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Newspaper
Bedford Free Press
Location
Bedford, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1900
Page
1
A visitor staying in a neighboring village notes locals have no knowledge of the historic naval battle off the coast 95 years ago. An old muleteer recollects hearsay from youth that mistakenly credits Christopher Columbus as the leading figure.
London reports say Great Britain won acceptance from all powers on the preamble to the joint note regarding China. Russia and Japan signaled support, the United States remains unclear, and Britain lingers over whether the clause is irrevocable. The dispute centers on forwarding instructions and the possible inclusion of the irrevocable language.
Washington December 19 big fight looms in the house after recess over the Hopkins reapportionment bill. Minority census committee members plan a minority report to propose a basis that avoids any loss of representation. A 194000 population basis would yield 887 seats with gains for Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Florida Illinois Iowa Louisiana Massachusetts Minnesota Mississippi Missouri New Jersey New York North Carolina North Dakota Pennsylvania Texas Washington West Virginia Wisconsin. Burleign of Maine to draw the minority report. Crumpacker of Indiana may push a second report to lessen southern representation.
Dr Ephraim Ingalls a founder and early leader of the Republican Party dies at his Chicago home aged 78. He was a prominent member of the American Medical and State Medical associations.
The President sent six nominations to the Senate including John C A Leischer of Pennsylvania as minister to Turkey, Arthur S Hardy of New Hampshire as minister to Greece Roumania and Servia, Charles S Francis of New York as minister to Greece Roumania and Servia, Clarence L Thurston of Nebraska as secretary of the legation at Buenos Ayres, and Benjamin S Warren of Alabama as assistant surgeon in the marine service.
The German agrarian party seeks steep import taxes on grains, especially wheat, aiming for autonomy in bread supplies. Consul Diederich at Bremen notes the law could raise bread prices, fail to boost German wheat output, and harm American farmers via reduced markets and lower prices.
London reports say Ambassador Choate plans to sail soon, or within a week, after the death of his partner Charles Beaman. Beaman's death shocks Choate, who lacks wealth and faces a strained personal finances, making a long ambassadorship untenable.
In Johannesburg on Monday December 17 details show General Clements and his British force faced a near capture by Boers at Noondegacht. The Boers launched splendid rushes, repelled only by artillery as accounts note a heavy Boer loss. Colonel Legge displayed bravery, firing on five Boers before dying from bullet wounds.
A War Department insular affairs summary shows Philippine trade through April 30. Imports totaled 18.17 million dollars with 1.18 million from the United States, and a 9.22 million dollar Manila hemp export dominated by Britain and the United States. Total exports, including gold and silver, reached about 1.04 million, with Europe and the United States as major destinations.
The board of naval construction selected bids for new warships. One armored cruiser will go to Cramps, one to Newport News, and one to Union Iron Works in California. A battleship is allotted to Fore River Shipyard in Quincy Massachusetts.
Washington dispatch says at today’s cabinet gathering Captain Asa Rogers of Petersburg Virginia was announced as the new collector of internal revenue replacing the late Colonel James Brady. Secretaries Hay and Reed had no additional communications.
The House committee on insular affairs reported a bill raising the Porto Rico commissioner of education salary from 3000 to 4000 dollars at the request of the secretary of war. It notes Professor Brumbaugh of the University of Pennsylvania accepted the post after urging from the president and Secretary Root, with a prior $5000 salary at Penn.
Washington December 18 Under rules the House defeated a civil service veterans bill after lengthy debate. The measure would give preference in appointments to Civil War Spanish American and Philippine War veterans, raising civil service concerns. The vote ended 51 to 105 with opposition led by civil service advocates who warned it would bar civilians from government jobs for years.
In Porto Rican cases argued today the beet sugar interests led by Charles F Manderson Ham and W Porter Morse seek to file a brief. They argue the constitution follows the flag is Calhoun doctrine and Porto Rico is not yet recognized as part of the United States for fiscal purposes, making the tax clause uniform only for the states.
In Washington on December 18 President Scott of Union Ironworks San Francisco builder of the battleship Ohio met the president and received assurance that barring unforeseen events he will go to San Francisco next May to witness the launch of the big vessel. Date not fixed.
The West Point military academy appropriation bill was reported to the house. It carries 699,151 dollars, 346,598 below the estimates and slightly above last year’s bill.
Washington headline notes the Senate Military Affairs Committee referred the army reorganization bill to a subcommittee chaired by Senators Hawley Proctor Sewell Cockrell and Harris. The move signals initial committee action on the measure in the ongoing reform effort.
In Berlin on December 18 Emperor William spoke to returning German troops from China. He thanked them for upholding the flag, said their duty was done in the hour of need, and expressed confidence that God’s aid would continue with them. The speech celebrated shared victories by army and navy and honored the soldiers’ courage.
An official Malaga dispatch says 314 survivors out of 450 aboard the German training frigate Gneisenau, which foundered at Malaga harbor while seeking shelter from a fierce storm. Rumor says the commander died by his own hand as all seemed lost. A Beulow relative, Berndt, survived injured. a survivor went mad. several officers drowned. Salvage hopes include guns, the treasure chest, and hull sections.
Washington Dec 18 Senate consented to set a definite time to vote on the Flay Paunceforte treaty. Senators Money and Mason spoke at length in executive session and Lodge pressed for a vote next Tuesday. The agreement provides a 3 p.m. vote on amendments and the senate will stay in session until the first vote on the treaty is reached.
The interior secretary asked Congress to broaden a law so governors of states and territories who attended the Washington centennial celebration can be reimbursed their expenses. A comptroller ruling blocks payment, limiting expenditures to committee purposes.
Washington December 18 A long instruction was sent to Minister Conger detailing his course and clearing obstacles at Pekin. He was already authorized to sign the agreement and the fresh instructions aim to allow all ministers to affix their signatures, including Sir Edward Satow the British minister who had been last to come forward.
London dispatch reports the Westminster Gazette discussing the U S senate stance on the Hay Pauncefote treaty. It says it is natural for the United States to seek guarantees against enemy use of the Nicaragua canal in wartime but argues that a concession by America requires an equivalent in return.
Jessie Morrison's attorneys filed a motion before Judge Shinn requesting release on bond while a new trial is pursued. The argument spanned the evening with both sides presenting views. Judge Shinn is expected to rule tomorrow as Morrison attended the hearing with her father.
NEW YORK December 18 Roland Reed long ill at St Luke's hospital is reported to be in critical condition. He passed a painful night with little rest and much suffering as doctors monitor his status.
In the house of delegates Mr. Descartes introduced a bill granting unrestricted suffrage to women on the same terms as men in San Juan on December 18.
Washington DC December 18 statement reports general fund available cash totaling 140,665,829 dollars and gold reserves of 99,556,721 dollars, excluding the 159,000,000 dollar gold reserve in the redemption division.
A sensational medical ad claims Dr. Miles cures dropsy once deemed hopeless. It promises a free course of treatment to any afflicted person, cites numerous cures in Grand Rapids and elsewhere, and asks readers to send case details to 201 State Street, Chicago, with references to clergy and officials.
A quote underscores the value of waking before dawn to seize the day. Early rising is praised as a way to maximize daylight and productivity, with anecdotal emphasis on discipline and forward planning.
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