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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1900
Page
1
A St. Petersburg dispatch reports persistent rumors that the Russian government received word of 1800 allied deaths in Pekin with Russians heavily affected. It claims Chinese forces occupy fortified positions and shell the retreating allies in a murderous fashion.
The People's party national committee accepted Charles A. Towne's withdrawal as vice presidential nominee and put Adlai E. Stevenson in his place after a lengthy debate. Senator Marion Butler urged leaving the slot blank. one test vote occurred, and a Stevenson endorsement failed 24 to 71. About 124 members were present or represented.
The State Department publishes Minister Conger’s dispatch noting no major movements since the last report. The military is trying to restore order while German forces arrive. tsungli yamen members are in the city and may appear soon. Generals halt entry to the imperial palace, leaving it largely vacant.
A war department dispatch from Taku dated August 22 cites Colonel Winton of the 18th Cavalry reporting a dawn advance at 4 am seven miles from Pekin where Americans engaged a large enemy force, dispersed them, with about 100 enemy killed and five Americans wounded. Colonel Winton leads the Seventh Cavalry in General Sumner's absence. the action likely near Tianjin where the unit was stationed.
Shanghai dispatches say the Han Kow revolt was not Boxer driven but organized by Kang Yu Wei partisans and the Ko Lao Hui secret society. They proposed a revolt to the Southern viceroys, while Chang Thi Tung the Han Kow viceroy faced reliance on arms and powder to attack the Pekin government.
London August 29 The allies have resumed aggressive operations and captured the district west of Pekin, according to a Shanghai cable citing Chinese authority. Li Hung Chang has wired the empress dowager at Hsian Fu to demand the arrest of Prince Tuan and the disarmament of the Boxers to open negotiations with the powers.
A Tokio dispatch says General Yammaguchi reports 90,000 Chinese with 15 guns are advancing from Shantung toward Pekin, not abandoning the plan to retake the city and likely to disrupt the allies' communications.
A telegram from Taku dated Sunday Aug 26 confirms reports that a convoy is forming at Pekin to move the allies wounded and the women and children to Tien Tsin under a strong escort.
Acting superintendent Geode reports by telegram to the interior secretary that the Yellowstone forest fire has been extinguished. The blaze was confined to dead and down timber and the total area burned is not known.
Washington Aug 29 In line with the civil service commission request Postmaster General Smith issued an order warning postmasters officials and employees about postal laws governing political assessments or contributions stressing strict compliance to avoid penalties.
Hon Charles A Towne spoke at the Duluth armory to launch his campaign replying to Governor Roosevelt at St Paul and condemning the Philippines policy. The large audience, including many women, gave thunderous applause and Towne planned further travel to Idaho and other western points to boost support.
The national committee met in Chicago with 80 of 116 members present and decided to open national headquarters in Louisville under National Chairman Joseph A. Parker of Kentucky. They projected electing two congressmen in Texas and Alabama and one in Georgia, and Parker claimed the party would poll 1,000,000 votes.
Detroit August 29 camp Pingree the Knights of Pythias military camp is in full swing Major General Carnahan assumed official command in the evening five thousand men slept on the tented field and new arrivals were reported all day hotels and boarding houses were filling rapidly with non members of the uniform rank
London dispatch reports Bresci, the assassin of King Humbert, attempted suicide on Sunday. He refused food and claimed he would not give the bourgeoisie the satisfaction of seeing him condemned, showing signs of mental aberration.
The French consul at Shanghai reports Emperor Kwang Su and Prince Tuan have reached Shen Si. Missionaries and engineers at Chen Ting Fu near Pekin remain alive but in critical condition as their safety hangs in the balance.
Dr Joseph Bannelt and Mrs Flora M Betts of Denver were held up by masked men in the suburbs. They lost over 7000 dollars in cash and diamonds. Mrs Betts was beaten into insensibility and Mr Bannelt was badly injured.
The 34th annual G A R encampment draws vast crowds as veterans arrive by train. Navy veterans march in the parade with 5000 in line, including Ex-Prisoners of War. Arch dedication and ceremonies honor naval service and Union victory.
Emperor William cabled to Lieutenant Couseden commander of German marines in Pekin during the legation siege congratulating his heroism and conferring the Red Eagle decoration.
A crewless sail yacht drifts three miles north of St. Joseph harbor. Lifesaving crews plan to tow the boat in. If it was out during Thursday night’s storm, the crew may have perished.
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