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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1900
Page
3
Report from Shanhai on July 6 says about 1000 foreigners in Pekin fought inside the British legation until ammunition ran out. The legation burned and all foreigners are reported killed. Rumor claims Kwan Hsu and the dowager empress were poisoned.
A Chinese report from Shanghai claims no foreign survivors in Pekin after attacks on the British legation. The message says the legation is filled with dead and wounded, German guards attacked after Baron Von Ketteler's murder, and relief attempts are deemed hopeless by Chinese authorities and admirals at Taku.
The administration had no dispatches from China as of the day. Secretary Hay and Secretary Long reported no advices from Admiral Kempff or the battleship Oregon. Officials accept press dispatches that Oregon has been floated, while Ninth Infantry details remain unconfirmed.
A dispatch from Tien Tsin dated June 26 highlights the bold work of American British and German forces under Vice Admiral Seymour. It notes a patrol on June 13 fighting off about 250 Boxers under extreme heat, with officers praising the sustained effort and courage despite dire conditions. Kansas City reports Wisconsin delegates instructing their resolutions committee to back a simple Chicago platform reaffirmation.
Devils Lake North Dakota July 6 1915 settlers began filing for Platts Turtle Mountain Reserve at 9am after a rush formed at 4 pm the prior day about 100 filings with hundreds more expected. Three women were among the homesteaders and were allowed to file first in the land office.
Governor Theodore Roosevelt travels through Kansas amid enthusiastic demonstrations. Crowds gather to hear him, with strong focus on his remarks about the Chinese situation and the alarming dispatches from Peking received earlier in the day.
A small tornado passed south of Cosy Wisconsin on July 6 blowing down barns scattering lumber and causing damage. Farmers in Hull suffered losses and Charles Weller’s cheese factory was unroofed and blown from its foundation.
A St. Petersburg dispatch reports the senior Russian naval commander at Taku asked for instructions on Chinese prisoners. The response allegedly stated Russia was not yet in a state of war with China, according to the telegram.
The Kansas City convention nominated Adlai E. Stevenson for vice president on the first ballot after a day of speeches. Senator Hill drew notable acclaim, then earnestly urged his friends not to nominate him before finally stepping to the platform to plead against his nomination.
On the third day in Kansas City the Democratic convention moved toward nominating the vice presidency. After chaotic floor disorder and intense lobbying, David Bennett Hill declined Stevenson gained momentum and ultimately the nomination was made unanimous with strong state cheers and banners.
Dututh July 9 The monthly report of the Sault canal shows the greatest tonnage for any month in the history of Lake Superior commerce 4 107 602 tons of freight Last year the standard was at the three million ton mark it is at the four million mark and how soon it will reach five millions a month is a question of a year or two more For the two months of this year the traffic of the canal has been 8 663 481 tons of freight more than the canal handled in the first 20 or 25 years of its history
Representatives of Democrats Populists and Silver Republicans met in Kansas City to discuss Towne withdrawal from the Populist ticket. Silver Republicans voted to nominate Adlai Stevenson for vice president and to back the Democratic ticket. Populists warned withdrawal could split the party. Towne planned a conference with Bryan and would travel to Lincoln.
Dispatch from Governor Hodgson dated June 26 says due to no relief column arrival and dwindling food, he decided to push through rebels and misled the enemy about his route. The column endured great privations with six men killed and several wounded.
Kansas City July 9 After a long debate the Silver Republican convention adjourned without a VP nomination. W J Bryan named president, Towne hoped for ticket completion. Delegates backed Stevenson for president, Towne urged to withdraw as vice president nominee, and the matter referred to the national committee.
Kansas City July 9. The national Silver Republicans organized with D. C. Tillotson of Kansas as chairman and E. S. Corser of Minnesota as secretary and treasurer. An executive committee was deferred. Senator Dubois offered a resolution backing Adlai E. Stevenson, but opposition delayed action pending a Democratic convention committee conference.
Lincouln Nebraska July 9. The Democratic national committee and its presidential nominee have not yet laid out a campaign plan. Mr Bryan repeats he cannot outline his programme and cannot say when a conference will be held on the matter.
Kansas City July 9 The income tax was left out of the platform as adopted by the convention and the attention of Democratic leaders was called to it early in the day. Chairman Jones states that reaffirmation of Chicago platform principles includes the income tax.
A Shanghai dispatch dated July 5 says ships sent to aid the United States battleship Oregon have not returned, prompting belief the Oregon remains ashore. In Minnesota, Judge Amidon directed a verdict for the United States in the Pine River Logging case for 88,269.94 dollars.
The Times dispatch from London dated July 3 reports 22,000 Japanese troops with 14 guns have arrived at Taku and 800 more are expected at once officials say this signals increased Japanese forces at the port as tensions rise in the region.
Advertises Kodol Dyspepsia Cure as a digestant and tonic that digests food, strengthens digestion, and cures dyspepsia and related symptoms. Claims instant relief and permanent cure for indigestion, heartburn, flatulence, nausea, and cramps. Published by E. C. DeWitt & Co., Chicago. price 1 dollar. large size 2½ times small. Book on dyspepsia mailed free.
C H Longstaff, pharmacist, announces a complete stock of drugs sundries paints and brushes at the Dinneen Block two doors west of the First National Bank. He invites Beadle County residents to visit enjoy cold drinks and ice cream soda and have prescriptions skilfully compounded.
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