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Newspaper
The Joliet Daily Republican
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1900
Page
1
Northern troops led by Admiral Seymour reach the city, silencing the arsenal guns and piercing Chinese defenses. The relief column, about ten miles away, is surrounded by Chinese forces and Boxers as news circulates from Chefoo to London and New York.
Washington reports confirm Brigadier General Adna R. Chaffee will take command of the troops sent to China and proceed to Peking via San Francisco and Taku. The move signals a firm government aim to establish a strong military presence at the Chinese capital amid tensions with Li Hung Chang and foreign intervention debates.
An advertisement proclaims Hood's Sarsaparilla as America’s greatest medicine that removes impurities from blood in both sexes and all ages, presenting a hopeful silver lining to the clouds of bad blood.
Bishop Doane of Albany met the Prince of Wales at a state concert and discussed Lord Salisbury’s Exeter Hall speech. Doane defended the premier’s stance as statesmanlike and urged that missionaries consider his remarks thoughtfully, noting they apply to foreign policy rather than martyrdom.
Milwaukee’s third annual summer carnival began at 2 pm with Rex arriving from the Realms of Joy and Mirth aboard the revenue cutter Morrill. He reviewed 1,000 Knights of Pythias, met Mayor Rose at the Court of Honor, and received the city keys before unveiling a 70 foot carnival column for the Dream City.
Lord Roberts dispatch reports Cape Colony north of the Orange river pacified after Commandant DeVilliers surrendered June 20 with about 220 men 280 horses 18 wagons 260 rifles and 100000 rounds. Baden-Powell notes satisfactory pacification in Rustenberg as guerrilla bands persist northern forces. Commandant de Wet leads renewed Boer tactics amid British columns.
June 27 Illinois weather bulletin reports continued heavy rains in the southern and eastern central district while the north sees improvement. Wheat harvests delayed by wet spell. oats in excellent condition with some rust. Overall state conditions remain good though full hay yields unlikely. potatoes and garden crops thriving.
In Belleville Illinois a federal court case linked two brothers Smith and Peter Crane after a decade long separation. A deputy marshal summoned witnesses in San Francisco to prove a pension fraud scheme resulting in Smith Crane testifying against his brother and Crane receiving a San Quentin sentence.
New York hosts a farewell mass meeting at Cooper Union for Boer envoys Fischer Wessels and Wolmarans who arrived five weeks ago to rally American support. The envoys sail tomorrow on L Aquitaine carrying funds raised by the Boer aid committee to aid widows and orphans of Boer casualties.
The Prohibition state convention at Chicago nominated Governor candidate Judge V. V. Barnes and other state officers, with a two-woman slate for trustees and electors at large. The suffrage plank passed after a stiff debate. Delegates-at-large to the national convention were chosen, as the meeting closed with a mass gathering.
Bryan Illinois June 27 Herbert S Deed an insurance agent shot and killed himself here Monday. The report notes the death occurred in the city and identifies the deceased as Herbert S Deed.
Reported events include two deaths and four prostrations in Pittsburgh from heat. Boer envoys address Americans denouncing Chamberlain Milner and Rhodes. Lady Henry Somerset reelected in World WCTU. AAAS session in New York. death of James H Norton in England. a Chicago peddler killed by a father in law. French deputies approve fortifications. NY grand jury dismissal of ice company conspiracy charges. marriage rumors of the Duke of Westminster to Miss Shelagh West. Lake Shore and Michigan Southern dividends. Senate railroad dividend details. widow of Showman Forpaugh married to Walter Be. China estimated 90 million potential soldiers.
Hogs estimated receipts 27 000 with sales from 4.25 to 6.10 for various hog types. Cattle estimated receipts 3 000 with quotations around 5.80 for choice and 5.40 for good to choice steer.
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