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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1900
Page
1
The article argues Johannesburg holds greater business importance than Pretoria the capital, and contends controlling one city accelerates dominance over the other. It frames the rivalry as a strategic occupation affecting economic speed and national influence.
Trade could be disrupted as Boxer forces push inland threatening coastal treaty ports and European concessions. Officials warn foreign merchants to assess risks while negotiations with Qing authorities continue amid martial unrest and anti foreign sentiment.
Disturbing reports from the district reveal escalating violence with more murder and robbery incidents. Police investigations continue as residents express concern over safety and local officials pledge action.
U S Minister Conger cables to Secretary Hay that Boxers murder and persecute, forcing railroad work to stop on the Pao Ting Pu and Bangkow lines. He says the Chinese government may be unable or unwilling to suppress the movement, with Russia suspected of backing it and U S forces not intended for China.
Reports from Peking describe a palace crisis with factional splits over foreigners. The ultra Conservative faction pushes not repressing the Boxers, while moderates led by Prince Ching warn against war with powers. Arrests of Chinese officials linked to British enterprises were avoided as the British envoy seeks explanation.
Cable from United States Minister Conger in Peking reports rising violence outside the capital. Rail lines X and Y halted, foreigners flee, and Chinese authorities appear unable or unwilling to suppress the Boxer unrest.
The Cossacks returned to base reporting a clash with Boxers near Tuli in which sixteen were killed and many wounded. Wounded include Lieutenant Bleaskey, Dr. Hamilton, a trooper, and a civilian. Reports from Pao Ting Fu say eight Americans and three China Inland Mission members are missing and believed in danger. No further word on the refugees has arrived.
A gang disguised as passengers robbed the British Yank-Tse steamer Kutwo near Shanghai. They looted indiscriminately, terrorizing defenseless passengers who could not resist. The thieves escaped with their booty.
Alarming reports describe Huang Tsing, the station near Feng Tai, burned this morning and a bridge damaged as traffic between Tien Tsin and Peking is disrupted. The dispatch notes attacks on Christians and missionaries amid the broader turmoil.
Pao Ting Fu was attacked last night. Mr A n of the North China mission is missing, and five native Christians have been murdered at Zang Ching. Mr Norman of the same mission is captured at Wu Chia Ying near Yang Ching and in danger. The Endymion and Hart have arrived at Taku.
The President sent to the Senate multiple nominations for Puerto Rico including Jose Quinones as Chief Justice, several associate justices, United States district judge William Holt, United States marshal Edward Wilson, district attorney Noah Pettingill, and various council and education posts. Judge Holt learned of his appointment by telegram and awaits departure details. salary listed at $5,000 yearly.
Archbishop Corrigan of New York departed Rome for a short tour of Italy and then planned a trip to Paris. Officials say the visit produced no substantive results and focused strictly on religious matters, with no discussion of Americanism.
Columbus June 4. Promoters led by Dr J E Lowes seek grand leases of berm banks and towpaths on the Miami and Erie and Ohio Canals to build an electric rail system across the state. Applicants name Floyd McCormick E Ryan and General Powell as attorneys. Company capitalized at 3 million dollars. Lease hearing set for June 12.
Shamokin Pa June 4 William Hummel will be hanged tomorrow in Williamsport for the murder of his wife and three children. He has spent the last two months boxing and wrestling with deputy sheriffs to stay in good physical trim for the scaffold.
W R Hines by attorney filed an injunction suit against the City of Frankfort to stop construction of the municipal electric light plant. He argues the project would push the cost beyond the constitutional 2 percent of taxable property. The power house is complete machinery bought poles erected and wires strung awaiting July 1 start.
In Sidney Ohio on June 4 a jury found Adline Loy awarded 9500 dollars plus costs in the suit against The Big Four Railroad for 10000 dollars damages over the death of her husband at Springfield. The jury deliberated six hours before reaching the verdict.
Sidney Ohio June 4 A northbound C H D passenger train struck Harry Frederick a famed harness maker and his daughter at the Fair avenue trestle. The daughter is fatally injured and the father is expected to recover.
Secretary Root relays General MacArthur's telegram from Manila detailing Filipino deaths 10 780 wounded 2 104 captured 10 424 prisoners in our possession about 2 000 with no precise casualty records and notes likely overcounted killed and undercounted wounded while many prisoners remain held and others released.
Manila report says General Funston with twenty-five men engaged fifty miles east of San Miguel de Mayumo. Captain George J. Godfrey of the Twenty second Regiment and one private were killed. Enemy losses not reported. Twenty five insurgents surrendered at Calire on Panay.
Omaha dispatch reports Captain George Godfrey of the Twenty second Regiment was killed in the Philippines. A West Point graduate of 1884 from New York, he served at Fort Crook and was among the regiment’s most popular officers. He was wounded in Cuba beside General Ludlow, recovered, then rejoined his unit before it sailed for the Philippines.
A new huge oil well in Monroe Township near Alexandria yields 700 barrels daily, the largest in Indiana. Leased by Lippencott Glass Co, it signals robust Madison oil territory activity as Standard and other firms rush to lease land and drill more wells.
In Atlanta on June 4 a state celebration marked the ninety second anniversary of Jefferson Davis birth with appropriate exercises at the Capitol. Governor Candler ordered all State House offices closed for the observance as the birthday fell on Sunday but was celebrated today.
John A. Graham of Savannah a senior partner in Graham Lumber shot and killed Tallahassee City Councilman John Bradford at St Mark's after a dispute over business accounts at Graham's sawmill.
Seymour Indiana June 4 Worth Holmes a 40 year old barber ended his life by taking morphine and suffocating with chloroform at his boarding house after his third wife sought divorce and his first wife had earlier divorced him. He leaves three children.
The town hall in Foxboro Massachusetts burned today destroying town offices and three schools. George H. Jossellyn was killed while Arthur A. Jossellen was seriously injured along with Samuel Johnson and Joseph Hopkins. Estimated loss stands at $50,000.
A San Augustin report says a triple killing at the Courthouse in Nacogdoches linked to the Wall Roberts Brooks Borders feud. Felix Roberts Sid Roberts and Sheriff Noel Roberts died. Armed supporters disperse as Governor Sayers may call militia.
In Memphis on June 4 James Phillips, newly baptized at Avery Chapel, drowned within minutes after entering the water. After a benediction he reboarded the steamer Wichita to dry clothes and, seized by religious fervor, toppled overboard and was swept away by the current beneath coal barges.
In Xenia Ohio on Sunday morning the residence of Rev. J. G. Carson was burglarized during absence of the family. William Johnson a convict recently released from prison was arrested at Yellow Springs with some stolen goods in his possession.
Brazil Indiana June 4 section men on the Chicago and Eastern Illinois Railroad and the Evansville and Terre Haute Railroad walked out seeking wage gains from 115 to 100 dollars per day.
Mrs. Cecelia Sherman wife of ex secretary John Sherman dies after third stroke at Mansfield home. The couple, both frail, had returned from Washington May 25 for summer. She was born 1839, daughter of Judge James Stewart. they adopted several daughters. burial planned in Mansfield.
Washington June 4 There is belief the President will appoint General Joe Wheeler as Brigadier General in the regular army to fill a vacancy created by General Otis’s confirmation as Major General The Senate Military Affairs committee reported Otis nomination favorably but action was delayed in executive session and sent over for now General Wheeler plans to retire soon after his appointment
Tobe White, a 90 year old African American man subject to epileptic fits, fell from a third story window in the Negroe s Odd Fellows Hall in Kenton Ohio. He landed on a skylight above Althauser s shoe store and was found suspended by his feet. After minimal injuries he was unharmed.
Parkerburg dispatch reports Armour Company agent Freeman and assistant Starkey were accidentally locked inside a refrigerated car while unloading meat. They spent three hours in the cold storage before being rescued and were nearly frozen at the time.
In Columbus on June 4 the Hanna men unite to oppose Cyrus Huling’s congressional bid after the Saturday announcement. Judge Tod B. Galloway says he won’t attack Huling personally but allows friends to campaign against him.
The Jefferson statue given to Louisville by I W and B Bernheim arrived in New York from Bremen but cannot reach Louisville for a week or ten days. The Pennsylvania road cannot pass the bronze monument through tunnels on its route, delaying shipment to Buffalo via New York.
In Chillicothe Ohio on June 4 Mrs. Henry Schenck found her husband dead in the yard with the back of his head crushed by a blow from a bloody ax. The killer fled with suspicion turning to his brother-in-law John G Stomp a preacher who was arrested claiming insanity.
In Findlay Ohio on June 4 Mrs Henry Meeker of Deshler was badly burned while filling a gasoline stove with the burner lit. A hired girl pouring the fluid escaped unharmed. Mrs Meeker fled through a room with a day old infant then leaped from a window. She may not recover.
A fast mail train collided with freight cars after an open switch at Garysburg North Carolina. Two men died on impact including the engineer and an unidentified white tramp. Three mail clerks and two colored firemen were seriously or slightly injured. No passengers were hurt.
Rafael Zaldivar, newly appointed Salvadoran Minister, presented his credentials before President McKinley in Washington. He was accompanied by Senor Don Edo Eduardo Perez Triana, Secretary of Legation.
Potsdam reports Emperor William granted an audience to a delegation from the New York Deutscher Kriegerbund this morning confirming ongoing relations with the German American veteran organization.
The British steam er Copenhagen ran ashore near Ft Lauderdale and is a total wreck. All crew members were rescued.
A terse order directs officers to answer violence with force to preserve public order. Officials emphasize escalation in confrontations and training to manage riot conditions amid rising unrest.
St Louis 1900 report says about nine hundred deputies guard every power house and car shed with fifty to sixty per site overnight and alternating shifts until a settlement. The posse armed with Winchester shotguns will use buckshot if needed and follow strict military discipline under Col Cavender. An unknown woman was assaulted. police rescued her.
The Reformed Presbyterian Synod met in Cedarville Ohio on June 4. It set next synod for Eighth Street Church Pittsburg Pa and urged congregations to aid starving Indians. A Psalmody committee proposal opposed replacing psalms with hymns in worship. The synod asked for one tenth of members’ income for church work and a National Reform appropriation of 5000 dollars. Evening talks focused on evangelistic work.
In Cadiz Ohio on June 4 the Harrison County Democrats chose W. C. Bigger W. H. Host T. C. Carruthers and N. A. Hanna as state convention delegates. Resolutions endorsed Bryan and the Chicago platform and the delegates go without instructions.
Wm. Compton, 45, died at his home near Clay City on June 4 from blood poisoning caused by paris green used in spraying fruit trees. The spray entered a facial sore made with a razor, outlining a tragic farm incident.
Ed Summit a colored man from Cincinnati jailed for burglary escaped early this morning by sawing the bars at Lancaster Kentucky jail. Four other prisoners refused to follow him and stayed.
Heavy rains caused the Hel River to overflow its banks flooding miles of young corn in Brazil Indiana producing incalculable losses for farmers.
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