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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1900
Page
1
Question Arises Over Chinese Envoy Representatives
Washington dispatch notes a Chinese government announcement naming five envoys including Li Hung Chang Prince Ching Chan Chi Tung Lin Kun Yi and Yung La. It is unclear which will fulfill credentials as two southern viceroys may advise. Yung La’s status is uncertain as he has disappeared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Li Hung Chang
Prince Ching
Chan Chi Tung
Lin Kun Yi
Yung la
Privy Coucil
Chinese Envoys and Southern Viceroys in Credential Talks
Officials report uncertain whereabouts of an envoy and possible ongoing influence. Conger notes only Li Hung Chang and Prince Ching presented credentials while two Southern viceroys remain advisory and may influence acceptance or rejection of terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conger
Li Hung Chang
Prince Ching
CHINA'S COURSE
Washington reports lack of official word on whether Emperor Kwang Su approves the terms. Diplomatic circles note Chinese resistance to harsh terms may hinder acceptance. Li Hung Chang’s illness could delay talks. State Department has no indication of imperial opposition and officials hope for early acceptance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kwang Su
Li Hung Chang
State Department
Conger
Expedition Pursues Reported Christian Burning
Detachments of the Sixth Cavalry Ninth Infantry and Puth Artillery have left for Prexkina to investigate reports of Christians burned, as teams move to verify claims and assess local conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prexkina
Sixth United States Cavalry
Ninth Infantry
Ama Puth
Difficult clash as Boxers burn native Christians detailed by Rev Kelly
Rev Mr Kelly, a Presbyterian minister, reports Boxer burnings of native Christians. Expedition led by Lt Col Theodore Wint of the Sixth Cavalry. In three days, frequent hostile meetings marked by allied troops. Germans, French and Japanese report small losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meaowv
Mr. Kelly
Theodore Wint
Sixth Cavalry
Pettigrew Son Struck by Theater Usher in Kansas City
Frank Walden Pettigrew son of United States Senator Pettigrew of South Dakota was assaulted by a theater usher in Kansas City after lighting a cigarette. His injuries include a broken right cheekbone and a dislocated jaw. he received first aid at police headquarters and was taken to a hospital for surgery. Pettigrew recently returned from South Africa where he served in the Boer army and works for the United States government survey awaiting assignment to an Arizona surveying corps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Frank Walden Pettigrew
United States
Pettigrew
South Dakota
Young Pettigrew
South Africa
United States Government
Arizona
Denies Blocker Holds Land Near Senekal
Report says the Denies Blocker has halted its attempt to break through to the south and is now reported to be holding the country around Senekal, South Africa.
Return of Kitchener and Boer Commando Movements
Carretons Dec 29 General De Wet failed to break through to the south and is reported with a large commando at Senekal between Fecksburg Senekal and Winburg. General Knox holds the area between Ladybrand and Winburg. Eastern Boer parties are harassed and driven back toward the Orange river.
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Carretons
Dewet
Senekal
Fecksburg
Winburg
Knox
Brand Winburg
Orange River
Kitchener Reappears in Pretoria Amid Boer Raids
London dispatch reports General Kitchener returning to Pretoria after a rapid tour along the line of communication. He minimizes raids’ impact in Cape Colony and says Knox’s force fights Dewet at Leeuwkop while pursuing across the veldt. The chase aims to trap the Boer leader despite threats to security.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
the Tribune
London
Kitchener
Pretoria
DeAar
Naarwpoort
Cape Colony
Knox
Dewet
Leeuwkop
Orange River
Lord Kitchener
Botha
Delarey
Fox
Counterfeit Note Hoard Seized by Secret Service in Philadelphia
Secret Service Agent Griffin confiscated several large collections of counterfeit notes in Philadelphia. The bogus bank notes were kept as curios and many were deemed unlawful to possess. A bank cashier reportedly suffered loss of a premier counterfeit note collection, with others enduring smaller losses amid protests and legal concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Secret Service
Griffin
Shier
Laatiense
Kitchener Orders Families Kept Out of Fighting Zone
General Kitchener tells officers who settled families in the Orange and Vaal River colonies to keep them out of active service zones. Dispatch from Pretoria reports a son of the Marquis of Dufferin and Ava wounded in a fight at Plaisterheul.
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Kitchener
Carr Town
Orange and Vaal River
Pretoria
Dufferin and
Ava
Plaisterheuval
Boer General Dewet Captured Rumor Circulates in London
Persistent reports claim General Dewet has been captured, circulated in London and on the continent. The British Chartered South African company cites a trusted source, but the war office has no confirmation.
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London
Dewet
War Office
War will last years says Grover Botha in Rome
Major Grover Botha, brother of Commandant General Louis Botha, arrived in Rome en route to The Hague with dispatches for Mr. Kruger. In an interview he predicted a prolonged South African war, claimed Steyn planned Cape Colony invasion, and warned of a likely Afrikander revolt.
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Rog
Grover Botha
Louis Botha
Rome
Hague
Kruger
South Africa
Steyn
Cape Colony
Resignations Filed as Lindley Yeomanry Commander Steps Down
London December 29 lieutenant colonel Spragge who commanded the yeomen at Lindley has resigned. Several other resignations are gazetted including that of Ivor Guest MP a captain of yeomanry.
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London
Spragge
Lindley
Ivor Guest
Lord Roberts Arrives in Gibraltar Aboard Canada
The steamer Canada reached Gibraltar with Lord Roberts on board after a South Africa voyage. The field marshal landed at noon to a great ovation and the Canada prepared to resume its voyage at price.
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Gibraltar
Canada
Lord Roberts
South Africa
Field Marshal
Boy Found Safe After Alleged Kidnaping Near Judd
Nine year old Johnnie Tonhose son of Mr and Mrs Lew Tonhose of Judd Iowa was found hiding in a hay loft ten days after an alleged kidnapping. He had lived on vegetables from the cellar and his feet and legs were frost bitten.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Depar
Johnnie Tonhose
Lew Tonhouse
Judd
Prohibition of Boxing Bouts Ordered in Paterson
Chief of Police Grant issued an order prohibiting boxing bouts in Paterson New Jersey in the future. The move follows a tame Thursday bout between Mysterious Billy Smith and Young Mahoney of Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paterson
N. J
Chief of Police
Grant
Billy Smith
Young Mahoney
Philadelphia
State Dept Says No Money Yet in Turkish Indemnity Deal
The State Department reports no funds received so far from Turkish indemnity claims and denies involvement with the Cramps contract for embedding the indemnity in a warship price. It confirms awareness of the contract and promises from Ankara that claims will be paid, with U.S. distribution to rightful claimants once funds are received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Department
Turkey
Washington
Porte
United States
Mindanao Campaign Advances Against Insurgents
In Northern Mindanao the Fortieth infantry presses December operations capturing Jerse and an inland insurgent stronghold. Langarin coast town fell to 100 troops who dispersed the enemy, with several killed or captured. Troops return to Cagayan as General Kobbe leads the campaign. MacArthur's proclamation triggers arrests of alleged insurrectionists in Manila. one prisoner shot attempting to escape.
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Manila
Fortieth
Mindanao
Jerse
Langarin
Cagayan
Kobbe
MacArthur
Hopkins faction wins to select Illinois Democratic chair
A meeting of the Illinois Democratic state central committee is set for January 7 in Springfield, making John P. Hopkins of Chicago highly likely to become chairman. Hopkins led the Illinois Gold Democratic state committee in 1896 while opponents push to delay until after January 10 and after William Jennings Bryan’s January 8 visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CuicaGco
Illinois
Democratic State Central Committee
Springfield
John P. Hopkins
Chicago
Hopkins
Bryan
Tsukishima Maru Loss Claims All Hands
Tokyo reports the Japanese training ship Tsuki shima Maru vanished with 121 crew and passengers near Madzu. Wreckage and the body of Captain Matsumoto washed ashore confirm a typhoon foundering near Senniwa rocks in Surugi bay at the end of November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
B. C
Namadzu
Japan
Matsumoto
Surugi Bay
Senniwa Rocks
Colorado Blizzard Threatens Mines and Livestock
A Colorado blizzard rages for 286 hours in Waalllenburg and surrounding areas. Cattlemen fear heavy stock losses on the range while miners on Mount Blanco face shortages as the Coronado and other mines at 11,000 feet may starve for provisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waallenburg
Colo
Coronado
Mount Blanco
Mysterious murder inquest outlines blackmail claim
In Savannah Missouri on December 20 the coroner's inquest into the death of millionaire Frank Richardson hears Frank Stanton testify that Richardson was blackmailed by a woman named Goldie Whithead. The two had recently settled their dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savannah
Frank Richardson
Frank Stanton
Richardson
Goldie Whithead
Cleveland City Council Cleared of Bribery Accusations
With 13 of 21 members present the council finished the bribery trial. In a brief session no prosecutor was present and the cases of D. B. Steurer A. W. Henry and Lene Purdy ended in acquittal within fifteen minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
D. B. Steurer
A. W. Henry
Lene Purdy
Danish West Indies Sale Talks Reported
London reports direct negotiations between the United States and Denmark over sale terms for the Danish West Indies. The Copenhagen correspondent says the Danish minister in Washington will soon present a proposal to the U S Senate for consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Scranton Railway Officials Confer With Striking Workers
A conference in Scranton between Timothy Burke a local director of the Scranton Railway company and a committee of striking employees was held. It was not disclosed beyond a settlement proposal likely to be forthcoming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Timothy Burke
Scranton Railway Company
Burke
Eagan Defends Army Food and Milles Roast Targeted
Former Secretary of War Alger writes a North American Review piece defending General Eagan and his management of the commissary department while skewering General Miles over embalmed beef. He argues Miles bore responsibility for army provisions during Shafter's Cuban campaign and Tampa deployments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
The
North American Review
Russel A. Alger
Eigan
Commissary Department
Miles
Eagan
Shafter
Tampa
Fla
Alger
Cuba
Philippines
Porto Rico
Deadly dynamite blast at Baker camp kills six miners
At Baker camp near Durbin Pocahontas county six miners die and several others are fatally injured after a dynamite thawing accident on the Coal and Iron railroad construction. The explosion occurred at noon during dinner, blowing bodies apart and leaving workers in extreme pain as doctors rush to aid the wounded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keyser
W. Va
Baker Camp
Durbin
Pocahontas County
Coal and Iron Railroad
Elkins
Green Bank
Investigation finds false drowning rumor among train crews
A Dec 29 report from Des Moines states that rumors of four school children drowning at a skating pond in What Cheer or Foster, Indiana, were started as a joke by trainmen. No such incident occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Drs Moines
Drowned While Crossing a Stream Near Celina
James Atkins his wife Sarah and Lou Dunningham drowned in the Cumberland River near Celina Tennessee when their small boat struck a snag and sank while crossing the stream.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville
Tenn
James Atkins
Sarah
Lou Dunningham
Cumberland River
Celina
Lynching reported in Perry County over barn fire
Montgomery officials report that George Fuller, a Black man, was lynched near Marion in Perry County. He was accused of setting fire to the barn belonging to Dennis Cummings, whom Fuller had rented from.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
Cgeorge Fuller
Marion
Perry County
Dennis Cummings
Northwestern Teachers Elect Officers In State Association
Professor A W Stuart of Ottumwa elected president of the Iowa State Teachers association at Des Moines as conventions close. Other officers named include J P Huggett Cedar Rapids as first vice president W F Barr Des Moines as secretary H E Kreta Sioux City on the executive committee with G F McLean Iowa City and A T Hukhill Waterloo as educational council members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drs Moines
A. W. Stuart
Ottumwa
Iowa State Teachers’ Association
J. P. Huggett
Cedar Rapids
W. F. Barr
Doa Moines
H. E. Kreta
Sioux City
Educational Council
G. F. McLean
Iowa City
A. T. Hukhill
Waterloo
Wisconsin Teachers Association elects officers
Mil waukee December 29 The Wisconsin Teachers association elects officers with W H Cheever of Milwaukee as president J F Sims River Falls R L Gooley Oconto Miss Frances Kippenberger Milwaukee O H Maxson Tomah J F Laenont Wausau and William Griffith Wilmot named to the executive committee
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukeer
Wisconsin Teachers’ Association
W. H. Cheever
Milwaukee
J. F. Sims
River Falls
R. L. Gooley
Oconto
Frances Kippenberger
O. H. Maxson
Tomah
J. F. Lae Nont
Wausau
William Griffith
Wilmot
Minnesota Education Association elects officers in St Paul
The Minnesota Educational association met in St Paul on December 29 and elected officers led by President J. A. Vandyke of Fergus Falls. Dr K Cloyd of Minneapolis was chosen corresponding secretary and Miss Sarah Brooks of St Paul recording secretary. Treasurer is P Harrington of McLeod county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
Minnesota Educational Association
J. A. Vandyke
Fergus Falls
Drr. K. Cloyd
Minneapolis
Sarah Brooks
P. Harrington
McLeod County
Recurrence of storms causes shipwrecks and damage
London reports renewed gales in the channel causing heavy damage ashore. The British bark Pegas is missing after foundering near Penarth. one crewman landed at Cardiff. The Primrose drifts up the channel under bare poles as guards attempt lifesaving support. Vessels seek shelter in harbors amid numerous minor wrecks.
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London
Pegas
Queenstown
Sharpness
Penarth
Cardiff
Holy Head
Liverpool
Vancouver
Ottoman to Rebuild Battleship Assar-Il-Tew Fik at Kiel
The Ottoman government has contracted to reconstruct the battleship Assar-Il-Tew Fik at Germania wharf in Kiel for £270,000. The Cologne Gazette notes Berlin hinted that if the United States damages claim over Armenian outrages is granted, Germany would expect similar treatment. The Times correspondent reports foreign engagements for warships and artillery exceed £2.4 million while the treasury is empty and debts rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constantinople
the Times
William Westlake Dies in Brooklyn Inventor of Lantern Signalling
A private telegram from Dec. 29 reports the death at his Brooklyn home of William Westlake founder of Adams & Westlake. Westlake held over 800 patents including the open top hand lantern enabling railroad lantern signalling and the first railway carlamp. Born in Cornwall in 1831, he came to the United States in 1857.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cnicano
Brooklyn
William Westlake
Adams & Westlake Company
Westlake
Mr. Westlake
Cornwall
Eng
United States
Pullman Estate Value Rises to Fifteen Million
Executors report to the probate court that the Pullman estate has grown by 6 million since George M. Pullman’s death. The current value stands at 15 million, up from 9 million when handed to the executors a little over three years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curiaco
George M. Pullman
Pullman
Tiresias Sam Warns Enemies in Haiti Address
President Tiresias Simon Sam of Hayti delivered a Dec 16 address denouncing efforts to discredit his government before the United States and other nations. He vowed to watch his enemies closely until the end of his term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aitaen -Am
Kinaston
Jamaica
Tiresias Simon Sam
Hayti
United States
Tao
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