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Newspaper
English News
Location
English, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1900
Page
1
Boer agents at Lourenzo Marquez discuss peace talks while British prisoners at Nooitgedacht face harsh cold. Reports cover Odd Fellows excluding druggists in Minnesota, Panama labor recruitment, and multiple political and military updates across the United States and overseas.
The article notes 1500 regular army recruits being enlisted in New York Harbor and Columbus Barracks Ohio to sail on the Buford and Kilpatrick around November first to replace veterans whose terms end this year. It mentions naval and military movements including Alaska judges assignment and actions in China. It also reports on disasters, exports, and incidents across the United States and abroad.
Washington reports a shift toward augmenting U S forces for China relief and embassy protection. Navy limits prompt possible army deployment from Cavite and other posts while Gen MacArthur may be asked to spare troops to reach Tien Tsin within a week.
Minneapolis Minn June 16 Twenty additional congregations were admitted to membership in the general conference of the United Norwegian church yesterday.
Maurice Tiehm of Hamilton appeals to Secretary Hay to pressure Germany for the release of his son Albert, an American citizen held prisoner at Dammuskirsch Alsace. Albert was visiting his birthplace when arrested and faces conscription into the German army.
Chicago june 16 by the action of the democratic state conventions in California Missouri Kentucky Georgia and Vermont thursday william j bryan is assured of the nomination for president on the democratic ticket with well over two thirds needed in sight. Gutted by Fire. Tiffin ohio june 16 the big plant soan bonk os pei tae
Walter Leslie, oil pumper in Jackson township, Wells county, suffered severe facial injuries when a clutch lever struck while loosening a 35 horsepower engine. A bolt pierced his chin and upper cheek, hindering speech and eating. doctors expect possible recovery as he improves.
President Harrison with wife and daughter Miss Stroude of New York and Rev Dr Haines and Dr Dorsey of Indianapolis depart Indianapolis for Yellowstone. They will visit Mrs. Harrison's sister in Minneapolis for three days, return via the Black Hills and reach home July 3, then remain a week before moving to the Adirondacks.
Bedford Ind June 18 a negro whose home is thought to be at Seymour was killed by the fast mail train on the Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern railroad at Mitchell A man on the platform threw a lighted cigar on the track as the train neared and the negro jumped to get it He was ground to pieces This is the third colored man killed there by the cars in the last four weeks.
In Flora Indiana on June 18 Perry Barnard shot and killed his former wife Jennie Davis as she prepared to leave town. Jennie Davis’s mother and her three year old daughter were wounded. Barnard, obsessed with the child, acted to prevent their departure and died in the street.
James W. Hess, postmaster at Indianapolis, died at his home of consumption after several weeks confined illness. Hess, long active in Indiana politics, was appointed postmaster by President McKinley in 1897 and previously served as Marion County sheriff and a leader in local commercial affairs.
Shelbyville Indiana June 18 The jury found ex County Treasurer Wilson guilty of presenting a false claim of 1600 against the county He was placed in custody of Sheriff Schoeleh The penalty ranges from two to fourteen years in prison The claim was not paid
Kekomo Ind June 18 Arthur Wogifeld who shot and killed Herman Schultz at a country dance south of town last February pleaded guilty to manslaughter in court and received an indeterminate sentence of two to twenty one years.
Terre Haute Indiana on June 18 President Van Horn and Secretary Kennedy of the Indiana mine workers announced the strike fund assessment is off. For the first time in years relations between workers and operators are harmonious and no fund is needed.
South Hend Indiana June 15. The Jasper County Oil & Gas company reports a new gusher in its territory producing 75 barrels per day. The oil is of unusually high grade for lubricating use and is quoted at 7.50 dollars per barrel in its natural state.
George O. Gardner of Indianapolis was arrested in Marion on a charge of passing counterfeit money. He allegedly circulated silver dollars that were convincing imitations, with a large number of counterfeit quarters also reported in the area.
Mrs Zora Ann Scott aged 90 longtime Wabash county resident died at her home in Wabash Ind She was born in South Carolina and came to the county 38 years ago living 20 years in the city Her death is reported from Wabash on June 18.
Within days three couples who had been granted divorces by Judge Shively of the Wabash circuit have been remarried. The report notes a rapid return to marriage following legal separation.
In remote places travelers praise Cairo hotels as among the world’s finest. The piece notes many Scandinavians in New Zealand and Germans in South Alis. At Whakerewarewa in New Zealand geysers hot springs boiling pools mud volcanoes and hot water.
Washington reports no official word on the China crisis by June 18 after three days of disrupted communications. The Navy seeks Kempff and Chefoo reports while Manila-based forces may be dispatched to reinforce the international relief column amid growing anxiety among families of Americans in northern China.
There is no official confirmation of the alleged destruction of embassies and regations in Pekin. Officials cannot reach the scene, and private channels report news more quickly than the government.
Baron Von Kettler, German minister to China, is identified as son-in-law of Henry B. Ledyard of the Michigan Central Railroad. He married Miss Ledyard in 191. The report notes his alleged death in the Boxer Riots in Pekin and mentions his wife as an American citizen.
Shanghai correspondent reports a state of veiled war in China. Foreign legations in Pekin are effectively prisoners as 100,000 imperial troops guard the city. Ministers cannot communicate with the relief column and await a reply from the tsung-li-yamen after demanding gate access. Sir Claude MacDonald says legations can defend if attacked in force.
Maj. Wheeler reports Gen. Lacuna planned to strike Papaya in Neuvaccija. Funston with Capt. Koehler and Troop G and a company of the Thirty-fourth infantry engaged 200 insurgents on a ridge two miles south of Papaya. Twenty-two insurgents were killed. one American was killed and one wounded.
Washington reports a cable from Manila dated June 15 stating Gen. Macabulos surrendered to Col. E H Liscum at Tarla c this morning. The capture includes eight officers 124 enlisted men and 124 rifles. Macabulos is described as the most important insurgent leader in Tarlac and Pangsaenan.
Admiral Dewey says he is not a candidate for vice president and would not accept the nomination if offered. He notes his position has been unchanged for three months and avoids committing to Bryan ticket speculation.
The marriage of Theo. Thurston Geer governor of Oregon to Miss Isabell L. C. Trallinger occurred at the Presbyterian church with Rev. Henry Marcotte officiating. Attending were relatives and state officials of Oregon and Washington. The couple departed by special car for Puget Sound and British Columbia for a week.
On Thursday in Frankfort Kentucky state offices were formally turned over to the democratic officers and records moved from the Capitol hotel to the statehouse thereby ending the dual government in Kentucky.
Memphis reports over five inches of rain in six hours ending noon Thursday. The downpour drenched all of west Tennessee and Mississippi, setting a new record for rainfall in the period.
John H. Donlin, a prominent Chicago contractor, was fed while seated at a dining car table aboard the Chicago & Northwestern between Waukegan and Kenosha on Thursday evening.
A brief death notice reports the passing of Rt. Rev. in Wilmetto Mobile Alabama on June 16. The obituary notes the bishop's tenure and service within the diocese.
London reports say China and the world clash at Taku forts with mixed casualty tallies and ships damaged. Dispatches note bombardment involvement by Yorktown and possible American marines, while powers rush troops to China including Germans, French, and Russians.
The admiralty office reports no official dispatch from Che Foo by Mon day. The Japanese warship Toyashi arrives from Taku and notes the commander in chief and troops are back at Tien Trin.
War Department confirms Ninth Infantry under Col Liscum has orders to depart Manila for China. Headquarters were at Tarlac, two hours by rail from Manila. Cable from Gen MacArthur in Manila dated Sunday says transport from Logan port Albert will likely start on the 24th, with movement delayed by a typhoon.
Simla dispatch reports the Seventh Bengal infantry has been ordered to proceed to Hong Kong due to the gravity of the Chinese situation.
A Shanghai dispatch reports Russia has demanded 50,000,000 taels as indemnity for damage to Chinese railroads in which Russians hold interests. The action follows incidents affecting railway lines linked to Russian investments and involvement.
Central cable office announces telegraphic communication with Taku and Tien Tsin restored through the Siberian and Helampo route. National Educational Association plans July meeting in Charleston South Carolina with sessions and department conventions. Oscar T Carson of Columbus Ohio is president and Irwin Shepard of Winona secretary.
In Chicago on a June 19 steeplechase at Harlem three of six horses fell. The rider of Bone Setter was severely hurt but is expected to recover if internal injuries are not serious. The favorite Froud won the race.
In Philadelphia on June 19 a five mile parade of mounted and foot clubs, carriages and floats drew dense crowds aided by police. Electric light displays lit city hall and the dome while cakewalks and torchlit scenes entertained spectators.
William Culton now in jail on an accessory charge in the Goebel murder case received an anonymous telegram from Fort Worth Texas claiming responsibility. The writer details a path from Fort Worth to Cincinnati Kansas City Oklahoma and Kentucky and hints at being a killer. Culton calls it likely a crank but forwards the letter to his lawyers.
Flora Indiana June 19 Perry E Barnard a 30 year old paper hanger shot and killed his former wife pie Davis and seriously wounded her mother Mrs William Davis and his three year old daughter as they returned home from church at a street crossing jealousy said to be the motive. The killer was picked up later in Philadelphia after a steamer Maryland trade arrival.
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