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Newspaper
Dubuque Sunday Herald
Location
Dubuque, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1900
Page
1
The Associated Press reports German circles affirm China must make adequate redress and guarantee against repetition for past crimes against civilization. Allies debate terms, with Britain and France at odds over the Yangtze region. Dispatches note German and Russian vessels at Taku and Pekin, with foreign troops and diplomats moving as China’s capital remains under foreign influence.
Police were notified in Cleveland of a diamond theft aboard a sleeping car on the Cleveland Terminal and Valley line. Mrs Lee Melride reported $5,000 worth of gems left in the toilet room. the compartment was searched but the jewels are missing. The train reached Cleveland in the afternoon and police were informed at midnight. The haul included several diamond rings an opal heart and a diamond studded necklace.
Waterloo August 25 John Lonergan section foreman for the Iowa Central railway was struck by a fast freight and killed instantly at Raymond 150 feet west of the east passing track. He and his crew had stopped a hand car to assist Roadmaster Moran when the train appeared on a sharp curve. Lonergan stepped onto the track to help move the car and was struck, his body hurled 60 feet. Dr Young of Raymond pronounced death instantaneous. Lonergan a city council member.
New York Aug 25 Den P Alexander appointed by President Cleveland as arbitrator in the boundary dispute between Nicaragua and Costa Rica has returned from the countries. His work prompted a close survey of the Nicaragua canal route. He believes the present commission may not propose a new path and that Nicaragua would accept terms favorable to the United States to ensure canal completion.
Aug. 25 obituary reports philosopher Friedrich Wilhelm Nietzsche dead in city of origin after apoplexy. Born 1844, suffered insanity from 1889. Also, Aug. 2? wreck of Pottsville Express near Reading, Samuel Williams reported killed as fireman.
Washington reports diplomatic notes on the Chinese crisis overshadowing naval and military moves. Admiral Remey cites a clash between the Russian commander in Pekin and other internationals over communications, raising discord in the otherwise united powers. The United States seeks restraint while pursuing a peace path with Li Hung Chang possibly traveling to Pekin for talks.
Washington reports the president cannot attend the national encampment of the G A R in Chicago due to ongoing urgent business. Private Secretary Cortelyou advised executives of the disappointment and the decision, noting he will not be present during the encampment.
In Omaha on August 25, prominent speakers Bryan Webster Davis and J R Sovereign addressed large crowds at Syndicate Park under the Jacksonian Club. Bryan urged fusion forces to win electoral and congressional seats and attacked Republican financial policy, national debt, and imperial ventures. He proposed questions for Republicans on money, trusts, and the Philippines as he delivered a lengthy critique of the administration.
Chairman Jones announced the eastern headquarters will open in New York on Wednesday with William J. Stone in charge. Associates include former Senator Gorman, Daniel J. Campau, James M. Guisey, and Congressman Richardson. A September 3 conference in Chicago will align state committees for cooperation and planning speakers and dates.
Fitzsimmons has challenged Jeffries for a bout on August 31 and posted a 2500 forfeit. Mrs Bertha Mernetz and sister Miss Alta Morin of Freeport Illinois visited the Ferris home. Mrs Mernetz plans to return tomorrow and Morin will stay awhile to view the city.
Ex Secretary of the Navy William Whitney colt Ballyhoo Boy wins the Futurity at Sheepshead Bay beating Olympian by a length and a half. Sloan rides Ballyhoo Boy for $12,000 purchase as a yearling. Olympian and Tommy Atkins finish second and third amid a large cheering crowd of thousands.
Scrambled OCR text lists battery company names and locations including Sugden Kansas City Buffalo Cleveland Milwaukee and Minneapolis. The fragmented lines mention personnel pairs such as Reidy and Smith and Bailey and Fischer, with scattered references to Batteries and firms like Buffalo Hooker Schrecongost Braggins Spies.
Des Moines beat Pueblo 7 to 6 in a erratic score sequence with runs in multiple innings. Omaha edged Sioux City 8 to 9 after a late rally as Hughes and Wilson combined on the mound for Omaha.
The government protected hospital ship near Nagasaki has been abandoned and wounded from China will be treated at the Presidio general hospital in San Francisco. Doctors and nurses assigned to Nagasaki stay in the city for now. San Francisco labor officials protest Chinese crews on transports. Light Battery M Seventh Artillery under Captain M. M. MacComb arrives from Washington Barracks.
A Pretoria despatch reports the August 24 execution of Threat Cordua of the Transvaal artillery for breaking parole to kidnap Lord Roberts and Kibertish. He walked to the garden behind the jail unbound, sat in a chair with folded arms, and declared readiness as Capt. Barchard led the five man firing squad. Five bullets ended his life and his body was buried near the lieutenant’s former burial spot.
The Duke d Arcos and Duchess d Arcos arrived in Chicago from Washington at 11 30 and were met by General John C Black and a citizens committee. They were escorted to the Auditorium Annex and welcomed by Grand Army of the Republic veterans. An informal reception followed at the hotel and the ladies of the Grand Army invited the Duchess to a 2 o'clock luncheon Monday at the Annex.
Summary of front page items notes Russia causing trouble and Ted Sloan's luck, with mentions of Bryan and Davis, Sovereign figures. Also lists a variety of cultural and regional items such as amusements, golf contests, and a Hoboes' convention.
Paris reports a high official statement aligning France with liberal ideas toward China and equal openness for foreign privileges. It warns against upheaval and emphasizes United States aligned policy while noting Russia and Britain complicate regional moves. France weighs Moorish frontier tensions and naval contingencies in Algeria.
Report from Sydney via the steamer Mariposa details an attack by two aboriginal men in Breelong, Mawbry family home, killing Mrs. Mawbry, two daughters, a niece, two teachers, and three boys. Only the two youngest boys escaped as the attackers fled toward the Queensland mountains. other victims include Alex McKay family, Mrs. O'Brien and child, and Kevin Fitzpatrick. Mounted police failed to capture the assailants.
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