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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1900
Page
9
London dispatch reviews De Wet backward dash as a bold military feat likened to Balaclava, fueling admiration and a weary view of South African stalemate. Articles blame British generals, note rising calls for peace, and cite America’s growing commercial pressure and canal chatter as distractions from the war.
British authorities acknowledge West Point leads in education, describing its system as serious and thorough. The piece argues American colleges lag in educational media and value, noting West Point’s high cost and strong discipline while urging Britain to match the United States in knowledge dissemination to avoid second place.
London dispatches recount sparse details from the Cape frontier with Boer forces. A column under Shute relieved a post near Hamelfontein, two Boers captured, several wounded, and a Standerton report notes a Boer clash near Kalkspruit with heavy losses on both sides. The war office list shows sixty NCOs and men killed and 162 wounded.
Dr Leyds, the Transvaal diplomatic agent, is in Paris on a lying visit and says his mission has no diplomatic nature. He states Mr Kruger remains undaunted by continued efforts toward the success of his ideas, which he believes will ultimately prevail.
Secretary Root told Senate Military Affairs that Congress must promptly raise the army to meet the Philippine emergency or risk abandoning portions of the islands. He warned that withdrawing garrisons would leave Filipino municipal officers defenseless and US credibility damaged, urging passage of the department bill as a whole.
Former inmate Marvin Kuhns, once tied to Jesse James lore, seeks a pardon in Ohio. He writes from his home community about daily life and plans to explain why he left prison and his future aims, including medical recovery and rehabilitation.
Edward Chirk age 68 and son William 38 died in a boiler accident at a Damien New Jersey machine shop. A coworker, Philander Clark, attempted to climb a ladder for relief but was scalded as escaping steam and a boiler component failed. Authorities reported the boiler released 4 pounds of pressure when a shear ball parted, causing the fatal incident.
Special to the Journal-Gazette reports Ina Indiana December 2 Henry Eckerith, who traded horses with an escaped convict Marvin Kulins near Arcala, retrieved his stolen horse from Kulins after a chase to Albion. Sheriff Gallagher identified the horse as Rochester, Tad, theft in Rochester December 12, connected to Logansport battle. The Rochester man will confirm tomorrow, potentially tying Kulins to the Logansport incident.
A telegram says Gladys Esmond who suicided in Cincinnati may be from Fort Wayne. A shoe store description failed to identify her. Police inquiries at local hotels found no matching girl. The case remains uncertain, with Fort Wayne ties suspected but unproven.
Lima Ohio reports William Reddick of Findlay, president of Pyoducer Explosive Co, blown to atoms by a mitraglycerine blast at the factory near here. The holiday shutdown left the plant quiet when the mishap occurred as Reddick stepped to the door to fetch a pedicook, the explosion rattling hundreds of windows.
A December meeting at English's hotel gathered the middle of the road populist state committee to direct delegates for the national committee's session in St Louis. The main issue was merging reform parties into a new party while preserving Omaha Cincinnati platform principles. Delegates urged amalgamation without sacrificing party platform. National Chairman J. Parker attended.
A fierce southwesterly wind and driving rain pound the Pacific coast. The steamship Robert Dollar fought toward San Francisco before turning back due to the gale. Port Townsend and nearby lines report heavy winds, with vessels struggling to leave Port Angeles. A schooner and other ships report distress signals near Cape Platter and Tootoosh Island as Forester’s captain cannot read the steamship’s name amid the storm.
A report from Denver on December 223 notes Pat Crowe, alleged head of Omaha kidnappers, was seen leaping from a stalled Union Pacific train. Police were alerted after a bystander who knows Crowe reportedly saw him in two distant store fronts. Detectives continue to search.
Perkin Dec 22 report says all foreign ministers signed a joint note to Li Hung Chang and Prince Ching as soon as Li recovered. Chinese still doubt and favor Europe or America for talks while Britain’s modification is disputed. Indemnity poses risk of long occupation. Li Hung Chang improves enough to rise briefly. Canton reports Wai Chon rebels pillaging lowlands as troops struggle to stop them.
Frank J. Morris auditor for the War Department was killed in his Windy building office on Seventeenth Street by Samuel McDonald. McDonald then shot himself and slashed his throat. McDonald’s motive cited as a grievance over Morris's pay decisions. witnesses place Morris dying at age 49, leaving a widow and two sons.
Fragmentary report describes a scene at a hotel where an individual is seized for moments before a firm response from Mr. Carnegie. Details are unclear, with garbled names and locations. The account mentions a library and a potential confrontation near a Scapenan field area.
A garbled OCR item mentions two men linked to a case involving a building, a loan or fee of about $30, amid references to Solicitor O'Crone dell and Director Op Mine Rober of the treasury department. Details are unclear but imply official involvement or investigation.
Workers at Cokeville wharf clash with police as 2,000 strikers oppose resumption of operations. Sabres and revolvers used. several arrested and wounded. Docks quiet by night. agitators vow no further demonstrations for Princess Albert’s Belgium visit.
Judge Lochren ruled Western Union Telegraph Co owns no telegraph lines along the Great Northern route beyond contracts. The decision follows a long suit dating to 1887 over ownership of lines tied to railroad rights of way and Northwestern absorption, with a lengthy written ruling to follow.
New York officials announce Governor Roosevelt has been admitted as a member of Matinecook Lodge No. 500, Oyster Bay. The ceremony Wednesday evening includes an initiation with the entered apprentice grade and is expected to draw prominent Masons from across the country to the event.
Berlin coverage centers on the Sternberg case with his restraint and alleged ties to officials, plus a tariff question debate. Officials discuss reform measures for medical overproduction and a Reichstag policy shift toward state control of trusts amid high coal prices and political maneuvering.
Dr Andrew J Smith, a longtime physician in the region, died following a stroke. He had been taken to New Mexico for health reasons over a month ago but returned for Thanksgiving Day, ending a long career among the area's leading practitioners.
In Bodose Cal Ber 22 the town dairy burning destroyed the building. Four young children perished in the fire and several others, including Mr Rett, were severely burned. One non employed worker noted among the casualties.
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