Prince Tuan censured amid Chinese power moves
Washington dispatch notes Kang Yi dead after anti foreign actions and Yu Hsien suicide by swallowing gold leaf as punishment trends rise Tuan faced severe throne censure.
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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1900
Page
2
Washington dispatch notes Kang Yi dead after anti foreign actions and Yu Hsien suicide by swallowing gold leaf as punishment trends rise Tuan faced severe throne censure.
A cablegram from Director General Sheng dated October 24 reports an imperial decree directing Prince Ching and Earl Li to determine and submit penalties for the Boxers. It also notes Kang Yi's death from illness and that Prince Tuan and Prince Chwang will not accompany the court to Shensi.
A historical ad touts quinine tablets as a one day cure for a cold with a money back guarantee from a labeled brand. Bb. W. Grover signs each box confirming authenticity.
In Newark at Kruger Auditorium and later at the baseball park, William Jennings Bryan spoke to a packed crowd. He urged protections for future generations and fair treatment of Filipinos, criticizing the army bill and alleging Philippine Lumber and Investment Company used cheap Chinese labor to boost stock.
News from Dawson City reports a substantial strike on Goring creek 16 miles above Hunker creek mouth with pay up to four cents per pan and the creek fully staked. A Lake Labarge storm three weeks earlier wrecked 20 scows en route to Tawsoen with hay feed and merchandise, causing about $8000 in losses without insurance. The pirate body of Martin Stone was recovered from the Thirty Mile river and Alex Northen died of bowel inflammation after a four day illness.
Vancouver B C Oct 26 A gulf storm raged over the northern gulf of Georgia on Wednesday night and Thursday damaging steamers and vessels. The Comax brought news that the Comet and Brunate tugs were lost with three scows and logs broken. Two fishing boats were rescued their occupants drowned as sails remained underwater.
A Lebanon, Ohio dispatch reports a storm fatality in St Mary county where David and Mrs Sage died side by side. Their daughter Mabel Sage is named sole heir after a court ruled Mrs Sage died first, granting the entire estate estimated about 10 000 dollars to the daughter.
Captain Kil gour of the revenue cutter Perry reports from Victoria that damaging rumors about destruction of the Indians on Fox Island are false. Blue foxes are thriving but silver fox breeding falters while sea otter catches rise with a notable Alaska company processing eight skins worth about 1000 dollars each. Miners 260 miles from Bristol Bay enjoy solid quartz prospects and good work sites.
Portsmouth Va October 26 The gunboat flotilla for Chinese waters moves toward commissioning. The Frolic raises her flag and crew, Annapolis crew drafts arrive, and Captain Lord and Chief Engineer Winter report aboard. The collier Hannibal rushed into service for Chinese waters.
Copenhagen reports Dr Bahnasen once war minister faces sharp attacks from liberal papers. He raised 140000 viewers for the national invalid fund by mortgaging his estate, later sold for 170000 kroners, drawing criticism of financial dealings.
The Chesapeake & Ohio Railway directors announce a 3 percent dividend for the fiscal year, unchanged from last year, with payment details to be set by the company in New York.
New York on October 26 overflowed with excitement as Governor Roosevelt arrived at Grand Central and Madison Square Garden. Police guarded the crowd while bands, fireworks, and banners framed the event. Roosevelt praised allies and attacked Bryan and Croker, then introduced Fairbanks and other speakers.
The Roosevelt special train stopped in Amsterdam New York where Governor Roosevelt addressed the trust issue. He pressed Bryan's plan to abolish all trusts arguing it would ruin industry and workers by destroying patents and livelihoods. He warned against radical steps that would end steam and electricity and harm innovation.
Governor Roosevelt, delayed by a late train, addresses a crowd in a Schenectady hall and reacts to interruptions while recalling William Jennings Bryan’s remarks on destroying monopolies. He warns against political manipulation and stresses governance limits.
Bertha Wardrum was arrested by Sheriff Cole on a manslaughter warrant tied to the death of Miss Clara A. Weever of Sprague Washington. The case involves an alleged abortion and disputed death details with a Spokane area nurse and embalming claims.
Berlin reports from the foreign office say Yuan Shu’s stance has not drawn complaints and the agitation in Shan tung province is now considered quelled.
A Washington suit seeks 50000 damages for breach of promise from United States Senator William V. Sullivan of Mississippi. Miss Mae Lacy Seton of Oxford Massachusetts alleges he wooed her while she was married, aided a divorce, and arranged living arrangements and education for her. She says he offered money to remain silent. judgment sought and writ served.
The case faces postponement with no trial date set for several months, leaving ongoing legal proceedings in limbo as authorities seek further preparation and possible new schedules.
Memphis Tenn Oct 26 records show Lucy Seton of Lyons Miss was a pupil in 1896 and placed there by W V Sullivan of Oxford Miss.
In Memphis report Senator Sullivan states a Washington woman made a money proposition during a recent visit. He says she has no claim on him of any kind and he declined to entertain any proposal.
At Kinloch Park St Louis on October 26 the program produced six races. Bebner led the five furlong opener with Echo Dale second and Maggie McHale third before Oudenard was disqualified for fouling. Gaston topped the mile, Sage was second, Moss Rose third. Hi Necker won the seven furlongs with Resida second and Real Estate third. Poyntz took the five and a half furlongs, Tim Simpson second, Warren third. Horseshoe won the next five and a half furlongs with Four Leafs second and Maydine third. Wideman captured six furlongs, Unter den Linden second, Ella third.
Cincinnati reports Newport results with six races. Indian wins the mile selling. Blenheim takes six and a half fur longer. Panland wins the mile. Left Bower captures the mile and an eighth. Misa Aubrey wins six furlongs. Brutus secures the six and a half furlongs. Times listed for each event.
Results from Empire City track on October 2 detail winners in six races. Banaster led six furlongs ahead of Bastile and St lnnan, Armor topped mile event with Fleron second, Trumpet won with The Pride runner up, Intrusive captured mile and a sixteenth, Sweet Tooth won six furlongs followed by Lady of the Valley and Rappahannock, and Gen. Matt Gary edged Brisk and Prestidigitator in the final sixteenth.
Summary of events includes several races with winners Edna N and Our Lucy in different classes. Notable times include 2:14 for trotting, 1:03 for five furlongs, and 2:08 for the mile and a quarter. Other winners include Elmore, Alta Vera, Topio, Briton, Proclamation, and Cue.
The general council of Kaw Indians in Fort Worth Texas on October 2 voted almost unanimously for land allotment. A Kaw delegation will depart soon to petition the interior department and arrange for opening the reservation to settlement.
General MacArthur reports a clash near Harvican Luzon where about 400 riflemen and 1 000 Bolomen faced 40 to 60 American troops. Our losses include First Lieutenant George L. Febiger and four others killed. numerous wounded. several missing. over 150 insurgent casualties claimed. Lieutenant Febiger age 24, New Orleans native, served since Spanish War.
The government plans to send several carloads of rations from Phoenix to the Sac and Fox reservation to aid drought stricken Indians. The rations will be distributed among the destitute in the coming days with shipments leaving the city shortly.
F Wayland Brown, indicted for conspiracy to defraud several insurance companies with risks on the late Marie Defenbach, secured release from the county jail today on a bond of 16000 dollars.
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