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Newspaper
Webster City Tribune
Location
Webster City, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1900
Page
1
Dispatches from Che Foo report Chinese artillery stopped the relief of Tien Tsin by American and Russian troops. Allies fell back in good order after repelled assaults on French concessions. An armored train was derailed during reconnaissance as more troops reached Taku for a larger relief effort planned last Saturday night.
A cablegram from Admiral Kempff to the Navy Department reports a proclamation by allied powers in China. It states they will use armed force only against the Boxers and those opposing the march to Peking to rescue foreign nationals. Officials see it as a conciliatory step to reassure Chinese peace and restore confidence in pacific intentions.
A New York World London dispatch reports that the legation is burned but Conger is safe. Shanghai sources say Sheng, telegraph director, stated foreigners at Pek ing were safe by June 22 while all legations except British Austrian and Belgian had burned. Sheng adds news of ministers demanding passports and Tsung li Yamen showing willingness to comply via Shanting courier.
Berlin reports indicate Germany has consulted Russia and other powers and received new instructions from Count von Buelow. The foreign office asserts no proof of Chinese bad faith and defers assigning responsibility to Peking for Chinese troops in the Boxer excesses. The issue of dethroning the emperor remains unsettled among the powers.
The Stricklayers union withdrew from the building trades council at 2 15 this morning signaling the practical end of the Chicago strike that halted building operations for months and left thousands of workers idle.
Berlin June 25 German minister at Pekin Von Kettler is reported safe and well by the Chinese minister to the foreign office despite earlier accounts that he was killed by the Boxers.
The U S gunboat Monocacy was two miles up the Pei Ho river when bombardment of the Taku forts began. The Shanghai Daily Express correspondent notes the vessel was shot through the bow by Chinese riflemen on both riverbanks, though the ship remained undaunted in the encounter.
The report lists several Iowa incidents including Hogan of St Louis killed west of Clinton by a Northwestern train, Frank Bonn stabbed to death in Milwaukee, and Pat Brogan killed nearby with loot of $480 and 20 rare coins. It notes a major fire at Bussey, a severe hail storm near Moville, a man found dead in a well near Pomroy, and the mysterious death of express messenger William Finley. Additional items include a farm accident near Bancroft injuring a boy and a Quasqueton fire destroying three business blocks. Citizens report cash losses during a busy day of gambling.
In Cedar Rapids Charles Mefford, 26, with a naked assault act, killed James Fitzsimmons and fatally injured John Drake and Mrs Fitzsimmons before killing himself. He had a prior asylum history and was not regarded as dangerous until the spree. the incident prompted multiple rescues and police action.
In Constantinople on June 26 Lloyd C. Griscom United States charge d affaires presented a new note to the Ottoman government demanding an immediate settlement of indemnity for American losses during the Armenian massacres. The note, vigorous but not an ultimatum, signals Washington will press the issue to a settlement.
Berlin received Kempff’s relief claim for Tien Tsin on the 23rd as refugees report ghastly scenes in the city. Bodies line streets, banks in Shanghai say Hong Kong and German institutions were ruined, and American Russian forces faced ambushes with guns and munitions abandoned. Russian and American casualties tally, and river patrol losses include a German gun boat and Russian torpedo boat destroyed on the Pei Ho.
Gen Adna Chaffee is appointed to command American forces in China. Orders direct him to proceed to Peking via San Francisco and Taku with aides, underscoring a firm plan to deploy strong forces in the Chinese capital.
A detachment of four officers and a hundred men from the Fortieth infantry was ambushed by insurgents on the Taga Yan river on June 13, with fifty reinforcements failing to seize the strong position. Casualties totaled seven killed, eleven wounded, and one missing.
Charles A. Towne, the populist vice presidential nominee, writes to Mayor Walton suggesting he will withdraw if not chosen by the Democrats. He asserts personal considerations will not block the party’s success. Also, Rathbone is removed as director general of posts in Cuba by Postmaster General Smith after prior suspension.
London reports indicate the Orange River Colony railway raid at Honing Spruit cost 31 British killed or wounded. Buller advances toward Paardelkop after following the Johannesburg line. about 300 Boers surrender. A separate note records a native uprising in Gambia with British officials killed. A new London Bible places the New Testament before the Old.
Shanghai dispatch reports growing gloom over Peking legations and Admiral Seymour with no reliable news from the capital. Nan King unrest rises as Viceroy Liu Kin Yih orders five Chinese cruisers to Na n King. Chinese force estimates total about 360000 with Krupp guns Crensot guns and Maxims and ample ammunition from a German firm.
A cloud burst washed out 100 feet of track causing a southern railway wreck near Mc Donough. Thirty-five passengers died, all but ten in the Pullman car survived. Fire and flood hampered rescue as the mangled remains were recovered at dawn.
Rear Admiral Kempit reports by a Japanese torpedo boat that combined forces entered Tien Tsin on Saturday June 23 with slight losses. They began relief operations on Sunday to assist a force that left Tien Tsin June 10 and may be encircled near Peking. Japanese reports claim Admiral Seymour was captured and ministers have fled Peking, whereabouts unknown.
Rear Admiral Kempff telegram dated June 24 reports an ambush near Tien Tsin on June 21 with four of Wilers command killed and seven wounded. A force of 2,000 is moving to relieve Tien Tsin as the navy plans convoy support by Brooklyn to Lalu for General MacArthur troops.
A Chicago report based on Snow the crop expert's two week tour through Minnesota, North and South Dakota declares the wheat failure the worst in memory. Dakotas may yield 20 million, Minnesota 35 million bushels, total 75 million versus last year’s 200 million, 225 million in 1898.
Des Moines notes report Herbert T. Granger is no longer with Guernsey & Granger as businessman buys Granger stake. Granger reportedly leaves city for western town. College trustees consider a $25,000 gift tied to a $60,000 to $100,000 fundraising drive for Des Moines College. Reverend W. M. Walker chosen to lead the canvass, J. P. Stephenson named interim dean, and president selection postponed.
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