Fall Closeout of Children's Carriages and Go-Carts
We must make room for Fall goods now being bought so we will close out our full line of children’s carriages and go-carts at prices to move.
17 Jul 1900
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Newspaper
Winona Daily Republican
Location
Winona, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1900
Page
1
We must make room for Fall goods now being bought so we will close out our full line of children’s carriages and go-carts at prices to move.
Telegrams from Shanghai and Che Foo warn of rising danger as foreign consuls urge warships to guard Shanghai's port amid threats to fire the Pao Tung oil tank. Chinese sources claim mass mobilization to defend Pekin and possible anti foreign upsurge if allies check at Tien Tsin.
An allied force faced a surrounding Chinese attack and, after pleas to live, a firing squad carried out its orders amid heavy gunfire. The scene preserved a brief mercy amid the combat as the besieged endured the assault.
The dispatch notes an Allied force estimate of sixty thousand soldiers for the Pekin march and ten to twelve thousand more to guard lines and bases at Tien Tsin and Taku. The U S government will supply about ten to twelve thousand troops, considered sufficient in the emergency. Mayor Harrison orders Chicago police to protect Chinese residents from resentment after the Pekin outrage amid threats reported against them.
In front of 14,000 spectators at Madison Square Garden Brooklyn’s Terry McGovern defeated Frank Erne of Buffalo, the world lightweight champion, in three furious rounds. McGovern rushed Erne from the start delivering rapid lefts and rights as Erne’s clever defense failed against the bulldog assault.
At Paris July 16 America won 16 of 21 events across three days, securing 18 seconds and 12 thirds. Nine events were held today with Americans taking 6 first places.
Washington reports the administration says the U S is technically at peace with China despite recent Tien Tsin and Pekin turmoil. The government reserves the right to swift punishment of those responsible, using peace as a strategic stance to avoid war while maintaining leverage. Chairman Cannon notes ample funds and no need for an emergency congressional session.
President Stone of the National League of Republican Clubs and California chair speaks on the German treaty. He notes the partial conclusion shown by McKinley’s proclamation and says the path forward must be carefully retarded amid convention work.
The ad claims Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound cures derangements of the female organs including uterine and ovarian troubles kidney issues ulcerations tumors discharges back pain and painful periods. It asserts a thirty year record of cures with thousands of women vouching via letters printed in the paper.
A cloud burst at Corman Texas on July 17 caused Fords Creek to overflow flooding the village. Fifteen lives are known lost, ten bodies recovered with two identified Joseph Spath a leading merchant and John Fu leistine. Further search feared to reveal more fatalities.
The Allied Forces in China resumed attacks on Tien Tsin on July 14 and captured the forts and the native city. A dispatch from Minister Wu, authenticated by Sheng and two viceroys, reports Pekin foreigners were safe on July 9, two days after a massacre was said to have occurred.
A dispatch from Tien Tsin dated July 8 reports Admiral Seymour compelled to shoot his own wounded during the Pekin relief expedition retreat. Chinese torture of captives and wounded followed, and Seymour asked the men whether they preferred torture or being shot by their own comrades. The choice led to the killings as tears flowed.
The text notes American athletes winning the 200 meter hurdle, standing high jump, three standing jumps, long jump, hop step and jump, hammer throw, and standing long jump with ease, highlighting their broad success across field events. The tone credits American athletes' facility and dominance.
A dispatch from Pretoria to The Herald states Lord Roberts is not ill and is active daily. Boers remain about 10 miles from Magdelburg near Pretoria with laagers spanning from the Delagoa railway westward. Commandants Grobler Lemmer and Botha are among encamped leaders as Boer strength is estimated at around 10,000 with several guns.
Three hundred sixty vagrant foreigners were arrested in Johannesburg after a plot to incite riots and join a Boer commando. Foreign consuls were notified that suspects may be liberated if they guarantee future good behavior.
The steamer Thomas Maytham with 38 500 tons of coal from Erie ran ashore in fog about four miles north of Milwaukee. Captain Cum mings and five men came ashore in yawls while the crew was rescued by the tug Myers. The Welcome with lighters proceeds to lighter the vessel as crews assess salvage prospects. A light wind may aid rescue efforts. Corn crop outlook puts Nebraska at 300 million bushels for the year.
The article notes improving relations with Germany and suggests that eased restrictions on U S pork imports will benefit German citizens and American producers, strengthening friendship between the nations and promising future commercial gains.
Army reports from Cape Nome to Fort Michael detail serious measles typhoid and smallpox outbreaks in the camp with officials sent to oversee sanitation and disease control. A devastating cloudburst floods Fords Creek at Colman sweeping homes and rescuing children before drowning four people and halting rail traffic along the Gulf Colorado and Santa Fe line.
Negotiations led by U S ambassador Joseph H Choate for American bondholders and Lord Salisbury for English bondholders in Delagoa Bay railway affairs near completion. A definite distribution agreement is practically reached with only formalities remaining.
A lightning sparked blaze at a broom factory on Michigan Street near Dearborn leads to collapsing walls that crush a nearby boardinghouse. Seven people are injured and one is reported dead. firefighters also suffer injuries as the roof caves in before residents are rescued.
The body of United States Senator Gear arrives in Burlington Iowa escorted by citizens. The remains will lie in state all day Wednesday and a private funeral set for 8 30 p m with Congress man Hedge delivering the oration.
National President W R Hearst of the Democratic clubs issues an address urging public ratification of William J Bryan for president and Adlai S Stevenson for vice president. He pledges to defend the republic against imperialism and attacks the Republican party for its stance on imperialism and trusts.
Former Chicago banker Siram A. Paulsen, president of the Central Trust and Savings Bank which failed in 1896, is found guilty of embezzlement and receiving a deposit after insolvency. Jury recommends a fine and penitentiary sentence.
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