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Newspaper
Chariton Patriot
Location
Chariton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1900
Page
7
In Paris General Mercier urged immediate mobilization and expeditionary preparation to invade England, arguing naval and land forces, railways, and telegraphs could enable a landing. The plan faced protests and was ruled out of order.
The 4 As meeting of foreign envoys in Peking produced no definite conclusion as not all governments had notified their representatives on the form of the preliminary note to the Chinese plenipotentiaries. Afr. Conger said progress was hoped for and the next meeting may be the final one once all ministers have received instructions.
The Shanghai Morning Post correspondent predicts foreign forces will pull back to let the court return to Beijing. He cites a policy of scuttle and says Europe has lost face. The Times Shanghai desk adds native reports that the court plans an edict to decapitate Prince Tuan and General Tung Fu Hsiang.
The Stillwater from Port Barrios docked in New Orleans on December 5 and the American citizen Tl May, ex Guatemalan railroad contractor, was arrested at the gangway on charges of attempting to flee the republic with unpaid debts. May had recently secured a $140,000 judgment against the government.
Two armed men attempted a hold up of John Halpin, the second officer in command of the Kansas City police. Halpin refused to raise his hands, a robber fired, the weapon misfired, and the bandits fled with Halpin pursuing. He fired four shots, wounding one suspect. one assailant escaped while the other, named T. J. Garold, was captured.
The Porto Rican house of delegates, after a harmonious assembly, elected Manuel I Rossy as speaker and joined the executive council in approving a resolution sending greetings to President McKinley. Governor Allen's 6000 word message was well received.
In Ildorado Kun yesterday the Morrison murder trial heard witnesses on Mrs Castle's deathbed statement. Doctors, the pastor Rev Wharton, his wife’s daughter, and Austin Brumback described the dying woman signing the document and writing the words By my God, it is true. The statement accuses Jessie Morrison of provoking the quarrel and slashing the victim with a razor.
A west-bound freight collided with an eastbound work train in a foggy Suisun area, killing nine workers and injuring about 20. Victims slept in bunks. listed dead include John Kelly and I Kellner with several others named. Mahoney died en route to hospital after telling the conductor he hailed from Mason County Illinois. Selther also died during hospital transport.
Havana reports the Cuban constitutional convention resumes as delegates dismiss discussion of General Wood’s opening address. Three constitutions are submitted by Rivera Quesada and General Mora, proposing centralized power. A pledge to one state government emerges from a secret session.
Hankow dispatch reports Kalgan expedition ineffective as Chinese evade fighting while towns along the route are occupied. Cavalry captures retreating baggage at Swen Hwa Fu and kills guards. Three mandarins and 28 Boxers die, Germans suffer losses near Pao Ting Fu. Disturbances rise as foreign troops pull back. Missionaries fear repeat outrages in interior China.
In Indianapolis on December 5, John M. Higgins, a member of the city council, was sentenced in criminal court to a state prison for an indefinite term between two and 14 years. He was convicted of offering to take a bribe and promising to push a measure through the council.
Louisiana established a quarantine station in Tl Paso to prevent bubonic plague entry from the Pacific coast. Louisiana health officers will work with Texas inspectors to enforce the measure.
In Dubuque Iowa on December 5 bishops Cosgrove Scannell Bonacum and Lenihan gathered with Arch bishop Keane for a private session. The meeting was secret and the bishops refused to share information.
United States consul general James G. Stowe, arriving at Southampton, relates guerrilla fighting to Civil War end. He predicts the war will conclude within four months under Lord Kitchener and Lord Roberts, notes 16,000 Boer prisoners abroad, and defends British farming burnings as war necessities while recounting cases of justified destruction.
Reports from Berlin say Mr. Kruger faces rejection from Emperor William who advised him to avoid Berlin for now. Dispatches from Cologne describe Kruger as weary and resting, while a Cologne crowd attempted to tear down the British consulate sign amid demonstrations.
Sioux City reports J H Hurd of Laboring Men's Cooperative Life Association says he found evidence of a major life insurance fraud. George A Barber of Webster City Iowa held a 7800 policy and is dead in Pagosa Colorado. Myrtle Wright of Chicago and W Neff are detained there for coroner's inquest exposure in Barber murder.
Des Moines reports a defect in recording the legislative passage of the biennial election amendment. The Senate journal shows a complete record, while the House journal only notes the title, risking voiding the amendment per constitutional requirements. Attorney General Renly questions the validity, citing Iowa Supreme Court precedent on the prohibitory amendment case.
Governor Mount of Indiana Judge Kinne of Des Moines Hiphriam Banning of the Illinois state board of charities and Mrs. Julia Lathrop of Chicago led a Union League club discussion on non-partisan administration of state institutions. They described new systems in Indiana and Iowa to end spoils methods in ward care.
Mrs Mary Webster Salice heiress to part of Lawson Webster wealth lies in St Josephs hospital after a shooting at her May Street home. Her husband Robert Sallee killed himself with a gunshot minutes later. The couple were said to have jealousy motive in the deadly incident.
Chicago December 5 crowds filled Dexter park pavilion as the international live stock exposition continued. Wisconsin Michigan Minnesota and Iowa agricultural colleges displayed nearly 100 animals and received multiple prizes, marking a first for college breeders. Slereford Breeders sale opened yesterday drawing hundreds of stock men nationwide.
The isthmian canal commission report presented to Congress favors the Nicara g u a route as most practicable under U S control and outlines estimated costs of 200 540 000 for that path. Panama route costs range from 142 342 579 to 156 378 248. The report notes advantages for Nicaragua in comparison. Lind struggles to find a Republican named for the Senate seat with six weeks remaining before the legislature acts. L Brown of Winona and former Congressman A Towne are discussed as possibilities.
Lloyd J. Smith, acquitted in criminal court of shipping grain without cancelling receipts, was found guilty by the board of directors of the Chicago Board of Trade and expelled from his seat. The trial lasted 11 days.
Chicago grain market notes an advance in wheat amid Argentine damage reports and Sea of Azov navigation closure. Dec corn closes slightly up and May shows gains. provisions also rise. Closing quotes list various futures and cash prices for wheat corn oats and pork ribs with specific bid figures.
cattle prices steady across grades with two carloads of Christmas beef at 6.10 and Texas cattle mixed. hogs receipts 31 000 today and 40 000 tomorrow with top bids around 4.87 per cwt. sheep receipts 19 000 with steady open and slow close and wethers 4.00 to 4.35.
Cattle receipts 8500 natives 1000 Texans 200 calves with prices across standard ranges. Heavily traded with steady to firm values and some declines for inferior lots. Sheep receipts 3700 active and mostly steady with few higher for select killers. Lambs 5.00 to 5.50, muttons 8.80 to 9.20, stockers 8.50 to 9.50, culls 3.00 to 3.50.
South Omaha Dec 4 cattle receipts 8400 active stronger prices for native beef steers 4.25 to 5.50 and western steers 4.00 to 4.60 hog receipts 7500 higher with heavy and mixed lots around 4.65 to 4.70 and pigs 4.00 to 4.25 sheep receipts 5800 strong with fed muttons 3.55 to 4.10 and lambs 4.25 to 5.25 with westerns and common stock sheep noted.
The Senate opened six hours of debate on the ship subsidy measure, Frye explaining subsidy scales for vessels of different speeds. In the House, a brief session preceded a six hour general debate plan on the army reorganization bill, Hull noting urgency and Sulzer objecting to immediate action. Connor was sworn in after credentials were presented.
Washington reports Representative Sulzer introduced a resolution protesting South African atrocities and urging Britain to adopt arbitration to end the war. The measure frames the conflict as a fight for liberty and calls on the government to pursue peacemaking diplomacy.
The Southern Industrial Convention met in New Orleans with delegates from 20 states. General John B. Gordon of Georgia delivered the welcome and urged expansion and an open door in the Orient.
In Beverly Massachusetts on December 5 an explosion during initiatory rites of the Improved Red Men killed Past Sachem Ira T. Crockett of Lynn and severely burned W. V. Rogers of Lynn.
Halifax dispatch says the Allan line steamer Parisian is reported by a pilot boat to be broken down off Sam bro in a fierce gale. The pilot boat has just come up the harbor with the intelligence.
Grinnell Indiana December 1 Stephen Crewe a prominent farmer living two miles southeast of Dysart was found hanging in his barn by his wife at an early hour He had arisen before daylight and gone out in a fit of insanity and committed the rash act Grinnell Indiana December 8 John W Hill one of the oldest and best known citizens of Montour was killed by a Chicago and Northwestern train near that place yesterday evening He stepped off the track as the Colorado special approached directly in front of a fast freight east bound Death was instantaneous Professor Sanders Declines to Accept Grinnell Iowa December 1 Professor Frank K Sanders of Yale who was elected president of Iowa college has written trustees that he cannot accept due to duties at Yale No other candidate is in sight.
In Cedar Falls Iowa on December 3 the Baptists dedicated their new church valued at 12 000 dollars. Rev Walter M Walker of Des Moines preached the sermon and retired the debt of 5500 dollars at two meetings. The audience wildly showered money on the preacher to show appreciation after he cautioned against over donating.
Des Moines December 1 The Cerro Gordo county grand jury has indicted representatives of the United States Express Company for alleged violations of Iowa prohibitory laws. They have continued business as usual nationwide.
Des Moines reports grow that an extra session of the Iowa legislature may be needed to fix defects from the biennial elections amendment. Senator Titus, author of the amendment, says legislation might be required to straighten the tangle. Jury selection for district courts next year also raises issues.
W H Linter and his wife were attacked by a masked assailant as they walked to the Burlington depot after Thanksgiving. Linter was killed and his wife wounded, later reported dying at a hospital. A man named George Anderson was captured nearby and confessed to the shooting.
A boiler explosion at the Glucose Sugar Refining plant in Davenport Iowa destroyed the boiler house and damaged the engine room. Two men were killed James Coleman and D ED Cook and five were seriously injured John Peters Charles Peters Victor Kiefert Joel Wohl Charles Gibberstein. Fire departments fought a blaze as investigators seek the cause. Loss is estimated around 20000 with partial insurance.
Northwestern and Iowa battled to a 5–5 tie in Rock Island as 8,000 spectators watched a hard fought game. Iowa twice attempted place kicks for touchdowns while Eby returned a fumble for Northwestern. The second half mirrored the first with no decisive edge for either team.
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