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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1900
Page
2
Short items report many casualties several crimes and several fires amid political and religious notices. The brief column highlights diverse incidents with terse summaries and quick updates from various locales and authorities.
Reports of the murder of foreign ministers at Pekin and the death of Admiral Seymour have created a profound sensation. The press says Japan may take active measures, with naval and military officers busy. The Hiroshima division under General Fukushima is expected afloat soon. The Russian cruiser Rurik has arrived at Yokohama with the new Russian minister to Japan and will depart for Taku.
Engineer Tuchard Nicksaker of Chicago and Fireman Moses Livingston of Crown Point Ind died in a wreck on the Brownell Improvement Co narrow gauge railroad. The engine overturned in an incline trapping them in the cab and scalding their bodies with boiler heat.
A blaze at Morrison Hotel formerly the Glenview in South Bend Ind destroys the building. One dife is lost and six guests are severely damaged. The fire is thought incendiary as an explosion, likely gas, followed discovery of flames, sent firebrands to upper floors and caused a rapid panic among guests.
Major E Rathbone suspended director general of posts faces examination by inspectors attached to Bristow in charge of the Cuba postal fraud inquiry. The Bristow inquiry concludes and a report will be sent to Governor General Wood to decide on further steps.
Acting Secretary Hackett received a cable from Admiral Kemp reporting that Tien Tsue is being bombarded and that much of the American Consulate and foreign concessions are destroyed. A relief party is planned to reach the city, including 130 American marines under Major Wadler.
Governor Stephens issues a preclusion blocking cattle imports from many states due to bovine tuberculosis concerns. States named include Maine New Hampshire Vermont Massachusetts Rhode Island Connecticut New York Pennsylvania New Jersey Delaware Ohio Michigan and Canada.
Anthony J. Hemsteger a clerk at the Third National Bank of Piqua Ohio confessed to taking 1150 from bank funds. An expert audited the books and The Assurerigan Safety Company of New York furnished his bond. Hemsteger is held in custody for the amount.
The Sixth Cavalry led by Captain Cabell departs Jefferson Barracks St Louis on a special march to San Francisco. From there they will sail for Manila as transports are secured, joining Companies A B D K L of the same regiment at San Francisco.
Lord Roberts reports General Hunter occupied Krugersdorp west of Johannesburg with no opposition. General Methuen routed a Boer force on June 19 as he entered Heilbron in the Grange River colony.
Count Muravicht, the Russian minister of foreign affairs, died suddenly in St Petersburg. He had just finished his morning coffee and ordered lunch when he collapsed in an apoplectic fit and died within minutes.
A partially successful robbery attempt occurred at St Charville’s Gro. Behmont County treasury burglars entered via a rear window and pryed front door. They blew vault doors, reached the inner vaults and the S700 safe, failed to dynamite it, and took about 800 in stamps and 135 dollars from the post office safe.
Ten thousand people witnessed the twelfth national nominating convention begin in Philadelphia with Senator Wolcott of Colorado as temporary chair and Senator Hanna wielding the gavel. Delegates, alternates, and sightseers filled the vast hall as credentials and rules committees prepared, a platform was adopted favoring gold standard and limited self government for Philippines and Puerto Rico.
The article describes Gov. Roosevelt as the convention’s central figure amid ongoing uncertainty over the Vice Presidential choice. Delegates process through a crowded Exposition building as Gen. Grosvenor, Henry Cabot Lodge, and others shape the Republican platform, praising McKinley’s war leadership, calling for Cuba independence, self government for Puerto Rico and the Philippines, and support for an isthmian canal to be controlled by the United States. The piece notes crowd fervor, requests for order, and the party’s stance on labor, convicts, merchant marine, and foreign affairs including Boers and China concerns.
Philadelphia delegates roar as McKinley is unanimously named President and Roosevelt chosen for Vice President. Lodge presides with Arch Bishop Ryan invoking blessing, then roll call seals 926 votes for McKinley while Roosevelt misses one ballot. Adjournment follows at 2:15 after committees appointed to notify nominees.
Street vendors ran a thriving business selling buttons and badges while a lively market for convention seats operated. Prices ranged from five dollars for a single session to sixty dollars for all three sessions.
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