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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1900
Page
3
A sweeping summary of international notes from Alaska to Africa, including coal strikes in Kansas, fires in Oregon and Illinois, political shifts in Spain and Turkey, naval and military movements in China and the Philippines, labor disputes, a Holland submarine commission, volcanic and health concerns, and a Sicilian immigrant project in Hawaii.
Reformers capture Hui Chow and Alvarez in Mindanao while French forces suffer a massacre at Lake Assai. U S gunboat Marietta to Canton amid threats. Lord Roberts dispatch notes and Tunis Botha surrender. Rail crashes, fires, and industrial strikes marked by heavy losses. Bryan speaks in Madison Square Garden. Queen Wilhelmina betrothed. Carnegie funds a Scottish library.
St Petersburg reports Russia will pursue its own interests in China, seeking joint action only when advantageous as Manchuria secured its position. Officials in Washington note Russia’s stance aligns with pacific aims to settle disputes diplomatically rather than by force, amid German moves and pressure on Pao Ting Fu.
About 1,000 men and 60 women and girls marched 18 miles from Hazleton toward Panther Creek to close 10 collieries of Lehigh Navigation Co. They were met on a mountain road by three infantry companies at bayonet point and driven four miles back to Tamaqua. Another 800 strikers from Hazleton closed one Nesquehoning colliery before dispersal. The unexpected soldiers’ presence dampened the strikers’ spirits and prevented violence.
Lord Roberts reports French forces clearing country south of Heidelberg with heavy losses including three officers and eight men killed and three officers and 25 men wounded. French occupy Carolina, capturing a convoy. British re-entered Kimberley unopposed and captured 50 hours. A glassworkers strike disrupts Hartford City plant and prompts a store opening plan. A high school facade collapses in Prossnitz, killing seven and injuring ten. A steam-labor accident at Stern, New York, injures several workers. Kohler & Frohling winery near Fresno catches fire, estimated $100000 loss.
New York reports a Saturday blaze in Port Limon Costa Rica that razed the entire business district and caused about 2 million dollars in property loss. The Port Limon Bank Linde Brothers United Fruit Company and several hotels were among the worst affected as Chinese merchants also suffered heavy losses. Port Limon once flourished with strong commercial interests now faces severe damage.
Eight people perished in a three story and attic tenement blaze at Nos 45 and 47 Heater Street early today. Victims include Sarah Sass 86 Samuel Sass 13 Lena Sass 3 Morrie Sass 2 Mrs Horowitz 46 Rosa Lewis 52 Mendel Strauss 60 and Samuel Strauss 20. Mary Murray 10 severely burned. Mary Martin scrubwoman escaped. Loss estimated at 6000 dollars.
Bands of medical students disrupted John Alexander Dowie's gathering in London with loud interruptions. Police arrested several rioters, and chairs were hurled as Dowie fled a side door. Ringleaders to be arraigned. Scotland Yard to advise on further meetings.
Paris dispatch reports Li Hang Chang and Prince Ching proposing peace and handing Boxers’ accomplices to courts under Chinese law. They offer indemnity for destroyed legations and seek an interview with Tsong Li Yanun on October 21 while powers’ delegates assess losses and concessions.
Census figures released today show Arizona’s population in 1900 at 122,212, up from 59,620 in 1890, a decade gain of 62,592 or 104.9 percent. The rise reflects including Indians on reservations in 1890 and notes earlier growth from 1870 to 1880, with Arizona's area about 112,920 square miles and population density rising accordingly.
Representatives of nearly all major coal companies in Scranton met to amend prior wage notices. They state a 10 percent advance has been offered and plan to pay the wage increase until April 1, 1901 and thereafter until further notice. They will also consider powder price reductions from 2.75 to 1.50 in wage calculations.
Washington reports Major Peterson U S V died of yellow fever at Havana on October 11. His wife killed herself an hour later. Both buried with military honors as flags flew at half mast. Peterson, a West Point graduate, served with the commissary department and later the regular army.
New York today Don McVey the California pugilist known for the 1898 ring interruption faced $1000 bail for examination on mayhem. hotel porter Thomas Clinton testified, claiming McVey’s toothy hound bite injured him. Boers devastate railway near Pretoria with lines torn and wires cut, forcing escorted repair teams.
Washington October 20 Dwight T Reid vice consul at Madrid died today in Madrid AEs note indicates the official deathend at an early date and the state department will announce details Dwight T Reid held a diplomatic post in Spain and his passing prompts official condolences and inquiries into cause.
Washington reports say Subig bay in the Philippines is not suitable for a large naval station due to shallow waters. Manila bay, Iloilo, and Olongapo are seen as better options, though naval architect Hobson favors Subig bay and a naval board may be named to choose the best site.
Yokohama and New York dispatches report cabinet resignations in Japan and Marquis Ito poised to take power amid calls for a tougher China policy. Ito’s new party faces internal strain and conflicts over discipline and policy. In New York, Elizabeth Rhoades wins a 537000 verdict against Metropolitan Street Railway for her husband George B. Rhoades’ death, with related prison news on Officer O Brien.
From New York, Oct 22 reports say Germany recalled Baron von Sternberg and Baroy for conciliatory efforts toward China. The recall surprised many officials who believed he sought a prompt settlement. Berlin favored a slower, more controlled approach. In Washington, the move is seen as a shift from aggressive stance to preserve good relations, with Sternberg credited for stabilizing Samoa and easing tensions with the United States.
Col umbus Indiana October 22 A wary man from Mansville 15 miles south shot and killed William Barton after Barton objected to his company with Becks daughter Two years earlier Beck killed Grace Cobee and was acquitted The tragedy created a sensation Beck remained at large Chicago October 22 The US potato crop at harvest stands about 239 million bushels down from last year and roughly level with the prior decade Rabbi Herman Schwarz dies in Houston aged 76 renowned as a Jewish writer and scholar
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