14 Jun 1900
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Newspaper
Denver Tribune
Location
Denver, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1900
Page
1
Intelligence notes describe a devastating blaze on the Mesaba iron range destroying 125 buildings in Virginia Minnesota. Estimated losses reach $600,000 with only $125,000 insured. no lives reported but residents face urgent relief needs as cold weather and hunger endure.
Four Japanese Government officials arrived in San Francisco to inspect California herds before traveling east and to Europe. They aim to secure breeding stock of the best grades to improve livestock on the islands. Sad fishing party tragedy: Miss Birdie Suttles, 18, and her brother, 14, killed by a train near Selma Alabama. Ed Sutties loses an arm. Maude Sutties severely injured after leaping from a trestle into Lake Lanier.
A 2nd Infantry detachment under Captain Crenshaw was ambushed by treacherous rebels near Taal in Southern Luzon. Crenshaw and one private were wounded, rebels fled, and ten attackers were killed.
The Postmaster General bars The Credit General du Canada of Montreal and The Credit d Epargne of Paris from mail use, alleging both firms run games of chance.
San Francisco reports a food price spike amid a quarantine. Authorities note rice shortages and market cornering by a few Chinese merchants driving costs up for residents and businesses.
Miss Maggie Barnett daughter of William Barnett of Miller's Creek Estill County Kentucky died after a mad dog bite the creature's effects caused terrible agony. Dispatch from Shanghai reports troops fighting Boxers near Pekin with heavy casualties on both sides.
The north bound Cannonball train on the International and Great Northern near Price's Switch fifty miles south of Longview Texas was stopped by three masked robbers who forced the engineer and fireman to uncouple the mail baggage and express cars. Express Messenger Rutherford and Baggageman Strong helped foil the attempted robbery while Engineer Rich escaped through a ditch and sped the engine away. Fireman Love fired at the robbers after the messenger warned him to back off, narrowly missing.
Bradstreets notes readjustments of price quotations to meet changed supply and demand conditions remain the leading feature of general trade. The period shows between seasons activity with some lines improving while others dull. Wheat and corn shipments for the week are 4,533,140 and 3,982,204 bushels respectively.
In San Augustine Texas Sheriff Noel Roberts and his brothers Felix and Sidney were shot dead in a courthouse ambush by kin of King Borden a feud linked to the earlier murder of Ned Wall. The Bordens and Brooks fired as the Roberts entry triggered a volley prompting Governor ordered troops and Stone Fort Rifles from Nacogdoches.
Seven Western Coal and Mining Company mines in Pittsburg Kun agreed to United Mine Workers demands. About one thousand miners will resume work within days after a strike begun March 1, 1899. The seven mines are part of the Big Four.
James Phillips of Memphis Tennessee died in a drowning soon after his baptism. Less than three minutes after receiving the sacrament he fell from the steamer Wichita into the waters where he had been baptized. The event occurred as startled brethren and spectators watched.
A solitary bandit known as the Black Kid robbed two wagons and three Yosemite Stage lines near Grub Gulch Cal. He then repelled U S cavalry without firing, escaping into the woods.
A strong rumor claims Stickney has formed a combine of the Great Western, Baltimore and Ohio, Great Northern, and Pittsburg and Gulf to operate as a single system. Mount Holly Inn at Walbrook near Baltimore burned down, causing $86 in losses. Foxboro town hall housing offices and three schools burned. one man was killed and three injured.
Burglars entered the State Bank at Sheldahl Iowa and blew open the safe taking about 1600 dollars in currency. The incident is reported in local police notes with no further confirmed details.
Fred Grabby aged 64 died at Strand Kansas after gaining fame by scalping thirteen Indians in one set. Fourteen years earlier he bound five with a lasso as his wife held others at bay, then killed and scalped the five and the remaining eight. He settled on the spot to commemorate the deed.
Conrad Phister died after an electric car on the Toledo Bowling Green and Fremont line dragged him by a rope tied to a trolley pole. The pole detached causing the rope to entangle his legs and pull him from the rear window, dragging him for about a quarter mile.
With a capital of 10,000,000 the Zinc Lead Company of America forms to develop zinc mining in the Missouri Kansas district. Henry Seeley of London represents English and American capitalists as the head office is set for Chicago. The aim is to acquire and operate zinc properties. Safe Works sold by sealed order to Walter F. Drummond of New York for 100,000 cash in a U S court reorganization, though value exceeds a million.
Justice McAdam commits actress Della Fox to Wave Crest sanitarium on petition by her brother William H. Fox after testimony by two physicians indicating delusions caused by stimulant overuse.
A five story Pitts Kimball Company department store fire on Washington Street Boston caused over 200000 dollars in damage. Adjacent Park Tremont and New England Piano buildings suffered heavy losses. The tale of rail progress in Richmond Va marked by John Skelton Willama Jr driving in a golden spike. W. H. Harvey plans to retire to a 325 acre Silver Springs Farm near Rogers Arkansas. Cossacks clash with Boxers at Tuli China leaving sixteen dead and many wounded. Britain proclaims occupation of Pretoria.
Compiled price ranges show cattle and hog values across Chicago Indianapolis St. Louis Cincinnati Detroit and Buffalo with beef, pork, sheep, wheat corn oats rye butter eggs and potatoes priced per market. New York notes No 2 red wheat 82 to 88 cents and creamery butter 16 to 18 cents with eggs 12 to 14 cents.
Britain announces occupation of Pretoria after Boer surrender appears likely. News signals turning point as Lord Roberts and part of the army enter the Transvaal capital amid jubilation in London. Officials confirm no further Boer resistance expected, though some doubt remains about timing. The move is hailed as a decisive step toward ending the conflict.
Observers regard Pretoria as strongly fortified but the Boers surrender to Lord Roberts after an eight month war. The occupation signals near end of conflict with Great Britain winning by overwhelming numbers. Jubilation follows in London as bullets and cheers mark the capital’s fall.
Telegraphic notices report Georgia and Alabama enjoying fine wheat crops. The brief item highlights robust production across the two states with harvest tone expected to continue through the season.
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