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Newspaper
Connersville Times
Location
Connersville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1900
Page
3
About 1,500 troops leave for Pekin by two trains as Admiral Remey dispatches ships to the scene. Chinese minister May Wu seeks latest dispatches while Britain and others prepare for possible action amid Boxer disturbances.
In a navy dispatch, the Nash ville is sent from Washington to Taku under Admiral command. The report outlines movement of a big gun boat amid ongoing strategic patrols and shifts in the Pacific theater.
Remey replaces the Tenn, originally chosen for the task, likely unavailable in Manila. The Nashville proves quicker than the Helena in the comparison with the altered assignment and timing.
A Pekin message to admirals says the danger to foreigners in Taku grows hourly as mobs surround Legation street. Civilians and mules arm for defense while Boxers allegedly receive government arms. Empress Dowager entertains at the palace amid unrest and reports claim Tung-Fu-Beaney troops assist in persecuting Christians.
Reports from St. Petersburg state that dispatches have been sent to Russian commanders directing them to assemble three regiments of Cossacks on the Chinese frontier and be ready to advance the day orders arrive.
Rising Sun Indiana June 7 Ted Carver arrested for shooting William F Pattera ca and placed in custody for failure to furnish bond set at 3500 dollars.
Bedford Indiana June 11 The heated contest before the county commissioners by Mitchell citizens to block new saloon licenses ends with the temperance side prevailing The county attorney allowed power of attorney remonstrances and signatures are certified but the license is denied Over 400 temperance supporters attend the meeting and celebrate Mitchell freed of saloons.
John Rinkard, 30, fatally shot his wife at their Marion Indiana home and then killed himself after wounding his spouse, leaving two sons. The assault occurred during a drinking episode when he fired through a window and pursued his wife to a bedroom. His injuries proved fatal, and the wife survived with serious wounds after eye surgery. In a separate note, Stella Aldridge, a bride just weeks married, committed suicide at her father John Black's home by ingesting strychnine, dying before a doctor could arrive.
Judge Taft leading the Philippines commission meets a flood of callers in Manila as they plan a civil force to supersede the army. They praise Gen. MacArthur, face autonomous debates, and note suspicions of native officials while reporting heavy Filipino casualties and captured rifles from last week operations.
Cuban justice is criticized as a money driven system with bribery cases like Secretary Sousa of the cathedral court stalled. A detective heard conversations about Justice costing money and officials avoiding punishment. Foreigners seek abolition of Capt Pitcher’s police court and restoration of consular courts for protection.
A Spanish cannon sent from Washington as a Cuban War trophy was discovered in Kansas City loaded with powder and projectiles. The War Department hunted for the cannon after warnings to cities, and Mayor Reed received notice. The weapon had not yet been set in place.
Washington reports ongoing proceedings in Indianapolis to obtain a court order to open a sealed package and letter addressed to C W F Neely. Post office officials note such inspections are rare and require a court order with specific description. The sealed first class matter suggests intent to keep contents secret and weight in inspectors’ actions.
London June 8 Liberal leader in the house of commons said the government must deal with the post war issues in South Africa. Opposition members were onlookers and critics while the two conquered republics should become states of the British empire. San Francisco June 7 Chinese Six Companies sue to end Chinatown quarantine. attorneys petition court to compel health board to abandon the lockdown amid claims of no plague or afflicted persons.
Reynolds Indiana June 7. Doctor R M Dalzell aged physician is still deeply asleep after an episode of prolonged rest. He was alert briefly Saturday evening but soon returned to heavy slumber without taking sleep aids. Governor Deckham of Kentucky orders officials to audit Republican minor state officers books. A raid on Hawthorne race track in Chicago leads to six bookmaker arrests. police wake suspects without resistance and release them on $500 bonds.
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