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Newspaper
Dakota City County Herald
Location
Dakota City, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1900
Page
1
A concise digest compiling recent events from multiple regions. Highlights include political developments in various nations, economic updates, cultural actions, and ongoing international affairs shaping the global landscape. Reports emphasize leadership changes, policy moves, and notable incidents affecting communities worldwide.
Russian naval officers warn war between Russia and Japan is likely, with both nations expanding fleets. Lieut W Romano says Europe will follow, noting Russia seeks a base between Port Arthur and Vladivostock and possible moves toward Korea amid mounting tensions. England may face conflict to defend holdings in the east.
A planned escape at the Sangamon County jail led by Robert Baumgartner and accomplices Burns and Herney resulted in a prisoner release attempt. Jailers Brand and Taylor were beaten. Burns and Herney were chased, with Taylor shot in the leg and Burns wounded. William Grogan was wounded. Burns remains at large. Baumgartner faces burglary charges at Breckenridge store.
About 40 000 miners in the anthracite region near Scranton and Shamokin plan a strike after a prolonged restless period and bitter tensions with operators who have refused to recognize them. Delegates in Scranton say the move appears unavoidable as operators lodge no expectations from a forthcoming convention with no field operators in attendance.
In New York two men died and another was critically injured when an elevator in the O'Reilly Brothers storage house at One Hundred and Twenty third Street and Nicholas Avenue plummeted from the ninth floor to the basement after a cable broke. Building superintendent Thomas Wis was arrested.
Reported murder of Fred AW. Cliyson near Mounta on Christmas Day. O'Brien jailed at Taggart. another arrested at White Horse. third fled toward Soar He. Alongside, chaotic notes mention Flower Hospital founders and a Baltic ironclad with armament, amid unclear references to trade boards and illicit funds.
In Crawford County, Mrs Ellen Crosby was pronounced dead and prepared for burial on January 18. Her daughter, exhausted after watching over her mother, insisted the body be returned to the bed. The mother awoke after eight hours and said she was very weak but alive, with the daughter recounting a message she heard from beyond.
Des Moines Iowa January 1 John Th Gear was elected to a second U S Senate term beginning March 4 1901 by the Iowa legislature. He won all Republican votes 88 in the senate 75 in the house. Fred E White was the Democratic nominee receiving 14 senate 18 house votes.
The great drainage canal was finally opened after St Jan 17 as trustees moved to Lockport to face possible injunctions from St Louis over diverting water to the Des Plaines River. A hearing was set for the 5th inst. State canal committee and Governor Tanner both assented, enabling the lowering of the bear trap dam and connecting the great fall to the Gulf of Mexico.
War department officials gave little explanation for Gen Wheeler's return to the United States. The report acknowledged an order for withdrawal had been issued earlier, but it remained unclear if Gen Wheeler himself prompted it. It was noted Gen Otis could not find a field position satisfactory to Wheeler, who preferred to leave Manila.
A special committee of the house investigating Brigham H. Roberts of Utah reported unanimous support for his exclusion. The panel split on procedure with a majority favoring immediate exclusion while Littletell of Maine and De Armont of Missouri favored a minority report supporting seating Roberts on prima facie rights before expulsion.
A fragmented report claims British warships near the Mississippi River mouth may escort mule transports from New Orleans to South Africa. Capt. Marshall oversees river operations as rumors of Allied movement unfold amid uncertain details.
The committee endorsed a plan advancing medical measures and establishing a military hospital program, noting favorable action for Fort Worth and Fort Worth Kansas details.
A deadly Jan. 16 clash in the Capitol Hotel lobby left ex-Congressman David G. Colson, Lt. Ethelbert Scott, and Capt. B. B. Gidlden wounded or dead, with Luther Demaree and Charles Julian killed and two other bystanders injured. Colson, jailed for murder, claims self defense amid a feud dating to World War service and a restaurant confrontation.
General Rivera urges immediate action to preserve Cuban forests under public domain. He proposes to empower six inspectors at 2000 salary each to locate public property and coordinate with rural guards to halt indiscriminate cutting and destruction of young trees across the island.
The senate ratified the Samoan treaty on January 16 without division after a two hour executive session. Senators Davis Foraker and Spooner supported ratification while Hacon Money and Willman opposed it.
A man identified as Mrerreanena, alias Pass Wine Newman, was hanged in Pennsylvania for the murder of his mistress, Alice Warner, a crime driven by jealousy.
The report lists commodity quotes across markets including Chicago Indianapolis St Louis Detroit Milwaukee Buffalo and New York. Prices cover cattle hogs lambs sheep wheat corn oats rye butter and eggs with ranges and grade descriptions.
Congressmen push for uniform marriage and divorce laws across states seeking a constitutional amendment. The Judiciary Committee, led by Ray of New York, aims for a favorable report this session while debates center on polygamy, miscegenation bans, and state autonomy in marital rules.
A forthcoming Chicago Board of Education proposal envisions separate schools for boys and girls from fourth grade through high school. Trustee Behwah argues inherited traits and upbringing in a cosmopolitan city make boys unsuitable companions for girls, citing street language as evidence.
The United Mine Workers of America in Indianapolis with John Mitchell presiding reports 700 delegates present. States show larger participation, Indiana locals such as Pratt City Ata and Streator Th lead with large paid memberships, finances cited at 40,000 in hand and 5,000 members in Ryan's organization.
Olmstead, assistant director, and a Cuban census team in New York with twenty four boxes of recounts sent to Washington. Supervisor Manuel Rises did not go to Washington. Enumerators numbered ten thousand Cubaos with many women serving. Early results suggest the Spanish census may be reduced and Cuba’s population around 1,200,000 with a cost between 500 000 and 800 000.
Chicago tailors plan negotiations to consolidate top establishments with large capital aims. They expect to dominate the country’s custom tailoring industry, asserting Chicago as the leading and principal factor in this field.
A boy was fatally struck when a wagon hit him while returning home with his father near a Procter & Gamble factory site in Alabama. The incident occurred as the child fell under the wagon wheel, killing him.
State banking board releases Dec 2 1808 figures show Nebraska banks gained assets to 647 while deposits rose by nearly 4 5 million but capital stocks and deposits declined in the quarter The report notes winter season shifts include lower deposits and reserves with higher discounts and bills payable across institutions.
Investigation into Omaha school board contracts reveals alleged bribes linked to Cowie, a board member, and Buckminster, a Metropolitan agency detective. Evidence includes forged bids, fake contractors, and money paid to ex-board members to secure awarded contracts.
A Cortland public school riot broke out after morning recess injuring teacher JG Ludi and student Fred Young who later died. Reports describe a prolonged clash with staff, with several students and patrons planning to withdraw their children. other local incidents include a man arrested for kidnapping and marriage to a 14 year old, plus a fatal accident in Silver City involving a Union Pacific lineworker.
Grand Island bank figures report three Union Moeile workers charged with breaking into a yard and stealing S100 worth merchan lease as they await February district court terms. Also noted is a missing girl Lurena Lane aged 11 from Belleville whose disappearance prompts police to search Omaha and request public help.
An explosion in a Lincoln boiler room injures three men and a boy, with Getrie Downing the worst hit. Downing, trapped by steam and scalding water, leaped into a forty foot well to escape, surfacing after several minutes and is now under medical care.
The State Farmers Institute met in Lincoln for two days at University chapel with sessions by Chancellor Bessey Regent Von Monet and Prof Lyon on agricultural education. Officers Bassett Forpis and McIntyre were reelected while G W Henry of Omaha was named first vice president. The board accepted MacFarland’s offer of free use for a year of the old state fair grounds and planned next year’s exhibition there.
Stockholders of the Farmers' Union Elevator Company authorized the continuation of the cooperative. The firm, incorporated thirteen years ago, remains under the existing charter amid a renewed vote by members in Bloom.
Nebraska short notes describe bond sales in Stanton County, a $25 000 issue sold at a premium, and local finances. Reports mention Woodmen of the World activities, a law action to restrain a husband, robberies and a cash register smashed, and a fire causing about 1400 dollars in losses. The piece notes plans for an opera house, large cattle shipments to San Francisco, a wagon accident involving Mrs Jones, and a severe injury from a fall. It mentions weather and a winter quarter update.
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