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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1900
Page
1
Shanghai August 3 Liu Kun Yi viceroy of Nankin and Shang and administrator of telegraphs and railways declared an oath that foreign ministers are held as hostages by the Chinese government and that if the allies march to Pekin they will be killed.
The United States moves cautiously in response to the Italian request over Bresci's assassination. Officials cite local conspiracy laws and jurisdiction limits, noting extradition and naturalization hurdles could hinder delivering any alleged conspirators to Italy.
Reports from Michigan describe a string of robberies in Grand Haven Clinton Kalamazoo Albion and Chicago with burglars taking silk goods from Beaudry & Co Bank thefts and armed house intrusions. A Chicago meeting marks the campaign kickoff while a Denver divorce leads to a new marriage.
Hogs and cattle receipts and price ranges outlined for the day with heavy activity in East Buffalo and St. Louis markets. Hogs sold at 5.55 to 5.80, light to heavy, while cattle quoted from 2.50 to 6.60 depending on grade, and sheep from 3.00 to 6.35. Grain prices list oats, wheat, and corn movements in St. Louis Milwaukee and Detroit, reflecting broad market shifts.
Secretary Hay rejects Li Hong Chang’s plan to move legationers to Tianjin and demands full free communication with Minister Conger. U S insists China protect legations and grant access as of right, signaling potential for formal war if not met. Diplomats warn of delicate tasks and European pressures as talks stall.
Parliament backs aggressive relief for legations and rejects partition of China. Brodrick says European powers are united, no plan to place foreign officers in Chinese army, and indemnity terms await future talks. Russians reportedly seize forts north of Tien Tsin aiding allied path to Beijing.
Georgetown Ky August 38 The Powers case defense presented six new witnesses including Colonel Mengel who read an autograph letter from Governor Taylor dated January 18 instructing him to obey orders from Adjutant General Collier. The judge ruled against witnesses regarding claimed paid testimony and reacting to mountain petitioners resolutions.
Marion Butler of Raleigh responds to Bellamy of Wilmington after being quoted that Democrats should expel him. Butler warns Bellamy to confront him directly in Raleigh, suggesting a duel and accusing him of lacking courage if not willing to act with Red Shirt support.
In Raleigh on August 3, 1908, Democrats and white supremacy secured a decisive victory by about 30,000. The election disenfranchises Black voters and shifts the state legislature to a straight Democratic majority, spelling defeat for Marion Butler's bid for re election to the U S Senate as Black turnout largely abstained.
The Fifty-First regiment Iowa National Guard and troop A Iowa cavalry began camp at Camp Walter Wagner in Red Oak Iowa named for the only Fifty-first Iowa soldier killed in action in the Philippines campaign Colonel Jas Rush Lincoln commands the force a brigadier general in the Spanish war.
The Lansing Michigan report says rains in southern counties delayed harvest, haying, and caused light hay damage and wheat sprout in shocks, but overall week weather favored crop growth and harvest.
National League results show Brooklyn 8 over Boston 6 in Brooklyn, St. Louis 10 over Philadelphia 5, New York 7 over Chicago 6. American League notes Detroit 5 over Chicago 2, and Kansas City Milwaukee games postponed. Also Aug 3 dispatches mention Democratic Clubs meeting plans with Bryan and Stevenson. Berlin report notes Lt Boselli halted his Florence to Berlin ride after Monza tragedy.
In Lucky Wreck Wisconsin six masked men tried to rob the Pioneer limited on the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul line. They bound the telegraph operator and muffled the semaphore light. A waiting traveler was assaulted. The train ran late due to a small wreck and the robbers aborted their plan.
Muzaffer-Md-Din Shah of Persia, a guest of France, survives an assassin's bid as he leaves the palace for a Sevre voyage. A workman attacker sprang onto the carriage, but a guard restrained him, dropping the pistol. The shah calmly continued, noting a desire for a photo of the assailant.
Reports from Rome claim a vast plot formed in America planned to kill King Humbert and trigger a wave of European crimes. Bressi showed indifference after the act, aiming next at the czar, and an accomplice was arrested in Rome after a US arrival. The king’s will remains unfound as funeral preparations stall.
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