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Newspaper
Freeland Tribune
Location
Freeland, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1900
Page
2
The Philadelphia North American reflects on John J. Ingalls as a brilliant yet politically reluctant figure. Once a senator, he preferred journalism and literature, wielding a sharp pen and independent spirit. He faded from office but continued to work, later earning honor through writing on varied topics.
The Standard Oil Company leads a vast political driven trust network with massive dividends and profits. Rockefeller holds 31 percent of Standard stock and receives substantial income from subsidiaries. From June to September the Standard declared $35,000,000 in dividends, with Rockefeller’s share at $11,750,000, plus notable earnings from subsidiaries totaling $36,610,000, bringing nine month income to $48,290,000.
Washington Aug 20 President McKinley weighs proposing an international congress held in China to advise on major questions. A third U S representative would work with Conger and Rockhill to handle large issues while avoiding direct negotiations that could complicate matters. Barr von Sternberg signals German backing for a congress open door principle and unified demands on China.
Archbishop Ireland addresses the Vatican assembly on American Catholic relations, praising fidelity to Rome and liberty under the American flag. He notes the pope’s health and discusses the necessity of papal leadership free from civil power. Treland witnessed the session and had a final audience with the pope before departing Rome.
Washington Aug 20 Sergeant Buck Taylor known as the cowboys dashing cavalryman and one of Rough Riders dies at Providence hospital of consumption contracted in the Cuban campaign. Telegram sent to Governor Roosevelt. Taylor's correct name may be Berry F Tatum. He was about 42, son of a Montgomery merchant and worked as a census copyist.
General Roberts declares all Boers treated as prisoners of war and mourns oath neutrality after De Wet's movement north of Commando Nek. Baden-Powell pursues as Paget and Kitchener strike at Hornie's Nek and Blinds River. Chadwick, an American, cited for bravery. Court case on Lord Roberts kidnapping plot proceeds.
A daring attempt to wreck a Lehigh Valley railroad train near Port Bowkley was foiled when a heavy 80 foot rail with a 45 degree pitch was set over the track. A nearby policeman spotted the obstruction from an overhead bridge and alerted authorities. A freight train stopped in time, and workers removed the rail to prevent an express train wreck and safe robbery.
John J Ingalls ex senator funeral services were held at Trinity Episcopal church Atchison with interment in Mont Vernon cemetery The simple exercises included Chopins funeral march Attendees included Ex Senator W A Peffer Judge W A Johnston and A A Goddard Judge A G Otis estimated the estate at 250000
P C Knox, a leading Alleghany county bur, broke the world trotting record by driving Wert and Dr Leek a mile in 2 10 % at Brunot Ishind Gentlemen's Driving Park. The trial drew about 40 spectators, with twenty horses holding the sulkies and most recording around 2 10.
Pittsburg reports four drownings and one fatal burn on Sunday. Chris Paffenbach, 40, drowned after falling from a raft on the Allegheny River. Edward G. Brillinger, about years old, also drowned after falling from a raft while fishing on the Allegheny River. James Gallagher and Hugh McGrady, boys, drowned while swimming in the Monongahela.
The Kelly Ax Manufacturing Company plant, valued at $800 000, was destroyed by fire in Alexandria Tri Aug 20. It was the world’s largest ax factory, employing about 1 000 men at full operation. W. Kelly, president, moved from Louisville in 1884. the firm later went into receivership in 1887.
Washington August 20. Report from Rear Admiral Remey says Peking telegraph line cut and dowager empress possibly detained in the forbidden city as it is bombarded by allies. Chaffee dispatches indicate entering legation grounds with eight wounded. Officials doubt the empress is within the city and question the Prince Yungede reference.
Cable from Bruce reports ongoing street fighting in Peking with fires, the empress dowager boxed in, and a last stand in the inner city. Chinese viceroys at Hankow and Nankin threaten to withdraw if the empress dowager is harmed, as reports warn foreigners and punish Boxers while aiming to restore peace in the north.
Annie McLain of New Jersey fatally poisoned herself with carbolic acid after a quarrel with her husband at their home. She fled to a friend's house at 85 West Street and sent a note demanding his meeting at 35 West Street before ending her life. The lovers had eloped five years prior and were married.
Temes Horan and Peter Flannigan of Oswego attempted to cross tracks in front of a fast train. Flannigan died and Horan is likely fatally hurt. Also reported is the death of Sir William Stokes in Natal at Pietermaritzburg. he served as surgeon to the queen in Ireland and professor of surgery at the Royal College of Surgeons, born 1839.
A collage of editorials from Omaha World-Herald Chicago Record Baltimore Sun Springfield Republican Indianapolis Sentinel Chambersburg Public Opinion Ex-President Benjamin Harrison and Abraham Lincoln quotes. The opinions debate McKinley's re election, imperial policy, trusts, ballot reform, and the dangers of wealth concentration in a changing U.S. political landscape.
A 1897 timetable lists daily and Sunday trains among Hazleton, Drifton, Sheppton, Jeddo, Berwick and other stations. It shows departure times from Hazleton Junction and Drifton to Harwood Cranberry Tomhicken Deringer Oneida and Sheppton with connections to Hazleton electric cars and noted Sunday exceptions. Superintendent Luture C Smith provides notes on accommodations for passenger and way stations and special connections.
A brief notes section mentions an automatic visitor register at Ne Wwroke House, noting some officials are exempt from counting. It covers health data from Assam Surma Valley with births and deaths in 1808 and related figures. Also details a New York City houseboat lifestyle and a Paris city budget compared with New York taxes.
A sample from a Chicago paper shows a joke cycle about a beauty expert Mme. Cosmetique and a hair renewer Dr. Quacknostrum. The exposé notes how a book guides bulk jokes and urges automatism for newspaper humor and wider reprinting by other papers.
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