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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1900
Page
1
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In prime ministerial meetings at Peking the foreign ministers approve the joint note terms including British modifications. They refuse to disclose details publicly, saying governments will release particulars later. Officials in Washington say no word from Conger yet on the agreement and hope the statements are correct.
Officials express uncertainty over British changes to the Peking dispatch. It is believed the modifications remove the irrevocable clause from the preamble. Conger has clear instructions that the clause must not appear, and Chinese envoys will have time to consider demands before formal negotiations begin.
In St Paul Judge Lochren hears the cost case between St Paul and Manitoba Railway now Great Northern and Western Union Northwestern Telegraphs. The dispute centers on ownership of telegraph lines along the Great Northern right of way from St Paul to the Pacific, valued at 2 to 3 million dollars. The lines were built jointly under 10 year contracts and expire, with the railway claiming ownership has reverted.
A dispute arises as a group contends they still hold partial ownership of the electrical grid. They say they retain an interest in the system of wires and poles despite others’ denial.
Senate action records no opposition as Congress authorizes President to retire Representative Charles A. Boutelle of Maine as a captain on the United States Navy retired list. Boutelle, a current member and next-term member-elect, is expected to resign to formalize retirement. the session also passed the urgency deficiency bill and 71 private pension measures without debate.
St Paul December 20 General Clapp is the unanimous choice of Fourth district legislators for the United States senatorship. At a Merchants hotel meeting both house and senate agreed to support him unqualifiedly when the contest comes. No other name was discussed and the group voiced enthusiastic backing of the St Paul man.
Reports from Krugersdorp and Lashport say a pitched battle is likely between General Clements and General Delarey. The War Office would not confirm a Cape Colony invasion but cautioned that accounts may be exaggerated. Kitchener reportedly seeks heavy reinforcements as public concern grows.
A Senate sub committee on military affairs finished work on the army reorganization bill and will report a complete substitute to a full committee. The change preserves regimental artillery structure, retains Secretary Root favored staff appointment lines, allows beer sales at canteens, and sets maximum army strength at 100000.
London reports General Knox forced to abandon the pursuit of General Dewet due to Boer movements in Cape Colony. About 3,000 Republicans entered Cape Colony and another 3,000 reached Philipstown. Dewet with roughly 4,500 troops is northeast of Ladybrand. an attack on Winburg is anticipated.
Court of inquiry at West Point, N Y, heard 35 cadets recall hazing during the 1898 encampment linked to Oscar L Booz s death. Relatives of Hobson Phil Sheridan and General Brooke testified, noting non brutal acts such as standing on his head in a tub and riding a broomstick while shouting turn, not deeming them humiliating.
A two day battle at Girardola Point on the Magdalene river in Colombia ended in a government victory. The cable reported 600 killed and hundreds wounded with further important government successes. The government celebrates the renewed strength of its forces.
London reports British casualties at Nooigedacht total 82 killed or wounded, with 44 missing and unaccounted for according to official accounts.
Kruger arrived in Amsterdam amid large crowds. Municipal and communal authorities welcomed him at the railway station and a royal waiting room reception was held with a bouquet presented. The burgomaster spoke of hopes for peace as Kruger pledged to follow his government. Kruger quoted 1884 independence and framed invaders as 10 to 1, awaiting God's will. Luncheon and a visit to refugee headquarters followed.
Baron von Golstein van Oldenader, Netherlands minister in London, informs Britain that The Netherlands is not party to the Great Britain Transvaal frontier dispute and therefore declines to be bound by the Paris arbitration award demarcating the Anglo Dutch frontier.
Ontario fisheries officials seize the tug Crawford operating in Lake Erie near Port Burwell without a license. The vessel, believed to belong to the Empire Fish company of Buffalo, was found with several hundred pounds of its gear aboard.
Washington December 20 Representative Sutherland of Nebraska introduced a resolution to appoint a seven member committee to investigate government ownership of railways in Europe and the United States with an eye toward possible action on the issue.
Union Pacific Railway awarded a 40 mile cutoff through Echo canyon from Echo Wyoming to Salt Lake Utah. The contract is valued at 6 000 000 dollars with a four year completion window. The deal aligns with a Los Angeles and Salt Lake railway arrangement linking Chicago to the Pacific coast via Salt Lake.
Burglars at Gold & Co.'s bank in Albee South Dakota 16 miles southeast of the city entered at noon and stole 1600 in cash. The cashier locked the bank and went to a nearby hotel for dinner. On return the doors were found unlocked and the money gone. No trace of the thieves is yet found.
An executive session in Washington indicates the Senate is nearly exhausted in discussing the Hay Pauncefote treaty and is prepared to vote. After Senator Lodge moved to close the doors no senator spoke further on the treaty.
The committee on foreign relations reported a bill with an amendment to reimburse Mexico 240,683 dollars. The sum stems from an award won by La Abra Silver Mining company, a decision the Supreme Court ruled was obtained by fraud.
Houston reports Charles B. E. Stone an insurance man was shot and killed by a burglar in his room. Stone fired at the intruder, missed, and the thief shot him above the heart before escaping.
General Douglas MacArthur issues a proclamation demanding stricter compliance with the laws of war from all classes of Filipinos. The order emphasizes discipline and adherence to military rules to maintain order and support Allied operations in the Philippines.
General MacArthur issues a proclamation in Mawnitta Dec 20 warning insurgent leaders and residents that strict laws of war will apply to non combatants and combatants alike. He cites threats to natives, kidnappings, and assassinations and says rebels not in an organized force lose POW privileges. Manila is singled out for enforcement.
Manila December 20 Taft commission at work on tariff. Officials expect volunteers to return with little station abandonment and Congress to fund immediate more regulars. Many volunteers may reenlist here if bonuses equal to equipping and bringing out a recruit.
Reports from Democratic circles say Senator J K Jones will resign as chairman and call a meeting of the Democratic national committee in Washington. The move aims to clear the way for a successor with J G Johnson and ex Governor Stone named as candidates and Mayor Taggart of Indianapolis favored by Indiana committeemen.
A special House committee appointed by Speaker Henderson will begin probing the circumstances surrounding the death of Oscar L. Booz, said to be linked to hazing injuries at West Point, starting immediately after the holiday recess.
Hallifax N Dec 20 Several modern long range guns are en route from England to replace aging armament around the harbor forts. The new artillery will have eight mile range and proponents claim the fortress will become impregnable with both new and existing guns in place.
The British steamer Falls of Inversnaid, en route from New rt News to Buenos Aires, sailed on Oct. 4 and has not been heard from since. Lloyd's lists her as missing.
The Daily Chronicle reports a contract for 20 000 tons of steel rails and fish plates for the Victorian railways has been placed with the Illinois Steel Company of Chicago.
Detectives scour Omatta and surrounding towns for Edward A. Cudahy Jr., 15, son of famed packer Edward A. Cudahy. He left his home Tuesday evening with books for a boyfriend, the Dustin family, and has not been seen since. Police and private detectives pursue a ransom theory amid uncertainty about his plans.
Omanna December 20 Young Cudahy has returned home safely Mia Cudahy says he was abducted but refuses to discuss ransom. The case remains without public details on the negotiation or transport.
In Cuicano on December 20 the United States navy and the local juvenile court plan to place unruly Chicago boys on probation under officers and send future reform candidates directly to government training ships. The measure extends discipline from two to five years and aims to better reform wayward youths through strict oversight and authoritative restraint.
Paris December 20 The French government denies French papers’ claims linking the American embassy to gun secret disclosures. It notes that the cross of the Legion of Honor was offered to Lieutenant Sims former U S naval attaché in Paris now aboard the battleship Kentucky. Congress must consent before he may accept as a government official.
Peter E. Hansen's alleged promise of the secretary of state post to Peter G. Sjoblom, deputy internal revenue collector for Minneapolis, could cost Hansen the office. Democratic candidate Michael E. Neary awaits canvassing board results to pursue proceedings for alleged corruption during the Republican state convention in St Paul.
On December 20 in New York speculative excitement continued as stock prices rose to new highs. Many securities traded at levels never before reached and showed no signs of a halt. The prevailing belief that prices cannot rise forever is repeatedly challenged.
Funeral services for J Addison Porter former secretary to President McKinley were held at Trinity church New Haven Conn Dec 20 George Bruce Cortelyou represented the president Porter’s funeral was marked by a large array of flowers from the White House conservatory
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