BoIomen Suffer Heavy Defeat After Brutal Clash
A violent engagement left 81 dead on the field and ten killed officials report heavy losses for the BoLomen side. Details are scarce as authorities investigate the incident and its aftermath.
19 Oct 1901
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1901
Page
1
A violent engagement left 81 dead on the field and ten killed officials report heavy losses for the BoLomen side. Details are scarce as authorities investigate the incident and its aftermath.
On October 16 a force of 400 bolo men attacked 46 men of the Ninth Infantry at Bangajou on the Gandara River. Ten soldiers were killed and six wounded. The detachment routed the attackers, killing over a hundred. News reached Cat Balogan. gunboats were sent to the scene.
The Republican Editorial Association of Ohio met in Columbus for the first time since McKinley’s death. They sent a message to Theodore Roosevelt pledging loyalty and support and honoring McKinley’s policies. Speakers were assigned for events in Zanesville, East Liverpool, Chillicothe, Toledo, Marshall, Morristown, and Muskingum County with officials including Patterson, Landis, Hastings, Richards, and Bundy among others.
Special despatch reports Senator Foraker arriving in Columbus in the evening and proceeding toward Delaware on the Governor's train. He retired early.
Washington reports the Schley court of inquiry adjourned to Monday as Rayner seeks time to finish presenting the applicant’s testimony. Lieut Wells described the May 31 bombardment and Schley’s calm demeanor amid shelling, with other witnesses detailing ship movements and signals during the battle of July 3.
Six burglars tried to rob the Berlin Heights Bank in Norwalk Ohio at 2 a.m. Eugene Yaryek editor of the Budget fired his revolver to alarm neighbors. A fusillade arose as citizens pursued the robbers who escaped in a hack with two horses. The rig was later found at provisional Express offices.
Des Moines Iowa October 18 Mrs Bawin H Conger wife of Minister Conger began her trip to China today. She travels with Mrs J R Drake of Des Moines who will be her guest for a year at Piking.
Paris reports the French government, awaiting Parliament, will not grant the Porte more time to settle the Loran claim. If necessary coercive measures will be used. No confirmation of a US agency report that the Ottoman government will pay the claim.
In Owingsville Kentucky on October 18 a capitalists group believed to be the Standard Oil Company purchased the Zabrles and machinery of Sterling. The stake is described as large and significant in the deal.
Ohio town prepares for state campaign opening at Ohio Wesleyan University with gaily decorated streets lithographs of Nippert Foraker Hanna and Nash. Parades and speeches planned including Rev James Bashfora Carl Nippert Nash Foraker Hanna songs by the Columbus Glen Club and Glee Club followed by a 1 30 p m parade.
Colonel James R. O Berne, Boer government envoy, meets the President and plans informal talks with the Secretary of State. He hopes the United States may offer good offices or urge hostilities to cease to help settle the war. His letter hints at staging Delagoa Bay as a base of operations.
Rome October reports the Vatican denies rumors of weakness or fainting spells concerning the Pope. His Holiness, listed as 48 in health, continues to receive cardinals and foreign visitors while delivering audiences during the day.
Washington dispatch says a new rural free delivery route will start December 2 at Chandlereville Muskingum County Ohio covering 42 square miles with 1330 population served and 206.fio en route. Mail carriers H R Dyesha F B Mansperger Postomice at High Hill Muskingum County to be discontinued.
In Georgetown Kentucky on October 18 W H Culton, key Goebel murder trial witness, described aiding the Mountain Army and discussed plans to influence the Legislature. Judge Hazelrigg and new witness Sherman Stivers added testimony about threats and plots surrounding Goebel’s death.
John B. Pillsbury former Minnesota governor and prominent citizen died at 73 from Brights disease after a brief illness. He aided the University of Minnesota with a $150000 Science Hall gift and a bronze statue. He served three terms as governor from 1876 to 1882 and supported a Sutton New Hampshire town hall and a city home for children and elderly women.
Cincinnati Zoo Game Club faces questions over a $175 Brooke Band bill and accounting lapses from a past outing. Treasurer Joseph Kueny says he paid all bills with proper authorization while others defend the event as routine and expect a Monday meeting to settle finances. Mayor Julius Flieschmann and other prominent members are noted in the club’s history.
Assistant Secretary of the Navy Frank W. Hackett will resign soon to return to legal work in Washington. Judge Charles H. Darling of Bennington Vermont is named as his successor, with strong support from Senator Proctor and other Vermonters. Darling is described as a respected Vermont practitioner and former Municipal Court official.
The Cincinnati Oil Company sold oil interests in Plain Township west of the city covering 480 acres. The deal includes 32 producing wells and a settled production of 35 barrels. The buyers are local parties. the price is not disclosed.
The President today appointed Frank R. Mower of Ohio United States Consul at Ghent Belgium.
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