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Newspaper
Brainerd Dispatch
Location
Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1900
Page
3
Secretary Hay cables Commissioner Rockhill to serve as counsellor of the American legation at Peking. He is ordered to move from Shanghai to Peking at once to assist Minister Conger in negotiations for a final settlement.
General William Booth, commander in chief, will come to New York in September to take practical control of the Salvation Army in the United States for at least six months. Booth-Tucker, arriving from England, says the move aims to address organizational and farm colony challenges in several states.
The Continental company limited once part of the national screen door and screen window trust dissolves its business after a year. KE M Kemp cites outside firms creating prejudice and says the combine did $1,500 in business in the first year across the United States and Canada.
Charles R. Flints Arrow was launched at Ayres shipyard Nyack New York under a guarantee of 42 miles per hour with expected pressure to reach 50. Rumors say it may be for a South American government torpedo service though plans disclosed show full torpedo boat equipment.
Washington dispatch reports comprehensive instructions sent to Minister Conger detailing the U S demand for indemnity from China. Claims include restitution for American injuries and property damage and reimbursement of expedition costs. The amount and payment method likely in Chinese bonds. Germany may claim millions for Baron von Ketteler's death.
Washington reports five powers Britain Germany Italy Austria and Japan fully back the agreement while the United States and France accept open door and China integrity but hold on future procedure. Russia remains silent as of November.
The Reichsanzeiger in Berlin denies any secret additions to the latest Anglo German compact and states there is no agreement beyond the note whose full text appeared October 20. In another dispatch, Berlin reports an Anglo German force has occupied Yung Sin Fu, west of Shan Hai Kwan on the Tsung Lun Ho river.
The monthly statement shows October receipts at 51,626,067 and expenditures at 47,998,687, yielding a surplus of 3,682,480. Receipts rose by over 4,000,000 from October last year while expenditures matched the rise. Over the last four months receipts exceeded last year by 7,759,000.
The New Zealand government has ordered 500000 dollars worth of rolling stock from America. The package includes 60 cars of a special design for New Zealand narrow gauge lines. A railway department officer voyages to the United States to oversee the deal.
The Indian bureau reports savings of 20 percent or $40,000 in transportation expenses for the last fiscal year under the direct railroad shipping system. Previously railroads avoided bidding and private contractors profited greatly from contracts.
London reports conditions in South Africa remain grim as Dewet hides, Steyn seeks a last ditch, and Botha negotiations fail. Boer attacks multiply and guards may be needed at every farmhouse while police work is urged as the war drags on.
Boers seized a British outpost of 90 men near Geneva on Oct. 24 and later stopped a Cape Town mail train, looting carriages and passengers, destroying mails and burning the train before decamping on the approach of an armored train. The prisoners were released afterwards.
War office releases Lord Roberts dated Johannesburg October 80 describing Hunter driving the enemy from Ventersburg after numerous rail attacks. Major Hanwell was mortally wounded in the action.
MARSEILLES nov 2 The Kruger reception committee calls on the population to take part in planned demonstrations for Mr Kruger's welcome while avoiding hostile acts or words toward a nation friendly to France.
London Nov. 2. A dispatch says Lord Roberts delaying his planned departure on Nov. 15 because one of his daughters is ill with fever at Pretoria. The postponement is to allow family care and safety considerations as the empire watches the situation.
Intelligence reports Commandant General Botha moving with a strong force toward Kenhardt to invade Cape Colony. Irreconcilable Boers are said to be ready to join him.
Durban dispatch notes the Gordon Highlanders and the Devonshire regiments ordered to be ready to sail for China in a few days as tensions rise in the region.
The transport Idaho carrying several hundred members of the Canadian contingent who fought in South Africa arrived at Halifax N S on November 2. The ship’s delay was due to a broken propeller blade. The vessel was welcomed by the citadel cannon, many steam whistles, and cheering sailors aboard British warships.
Eight steam ships cleared at the New Orleans customhouse for Liverpool Barcelona Genoa and Hamburg carrying 76 767 square bales of cotton and 4 921 round bales the largest single day clearance from any port. Vessels also carry wheat corn cotton seed products and more.
London November 2 Queen Victoria approves key cabinet changes naming Lord Salisbury premier and lord privy seal the Marquis of Lansdowne foreign affairs secretary William St John Brodrick war secretary the Earl of Selborne first lord of the admiralty and C J Ritchie home secretary.
Adlai Stevenson, Democratic candidate for vice president, spoke to an estimated 10 000 to 15 000 people in Plymouth Indiana. The rally opened with a big parade of floats and horsemen and Stevenson spoke for two hours focusing on trusts.
Muncik Indiana reports that Theodore J. Shaffer has tendered his resignation as president of the Amalgamated Association of Iron Tin and Steel Workers, effective immediately. An executive board meeting will be held within two weeks to name a successor by the vice presidents.
The census shows City of Mexico population over 400,000 and the federal district including the capital over 600,000.
The Western Passenger association offers one fare for the round trip to residents within its territory to go home and vote. The eligible states include Arkansas Missouri Iowa Minnesota North Dakota South Dakota Nebraska Kansas Colorado and Utah.
Reduction in price announced by leading iron manufacturers of Staffordshire and Worcestershire to curb American and German competition. Circulars say 20 shillings per ton cut to stimulate stock sales amid trade pressures.
Northwestern Miller reports Minneapolis flour output last week at 38,130 barrels versus 37,580 a year earlier. Superior Duluth output was 10,700 barrels, down from 40,780 the prior year. Mills sold more than produced as buyers increased purchases ahead of freight rate hikes on November 1.
Official confirmation from Mostar reports a skirmish arising from a boundary dispute between Austro Hungarian troops and Montenegrin forces. One Montenegrin and several on both sides wounded.
The gunboat Annapolis has gone into commission at Norfolk navy yard and will shortly sail for the China station whither she has been ordered. The Frolic will probably accompany it as Annapolis coal bunkers are limited in capacity and sending it alone would be risky.
Avyondale witnesses the sale of the late Charles Stewart Parnell estate by the land judge's court. The winning bidder is Mr. Boyland, a friend of John Howard Parnell, brother of the notable Irish statesman.
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