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Newspaper
Freeland Tribune
Location
Freeland, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1900
Page
2
Editorial argues Russia should be allowed to use its cruiser Varlag from American ports to protect interests in China and oppose Boxer violence. It dismisses diplomatic legalisms and criticizes Washington circles for speculating while urging firm action against hostile restraints.
An exchange notes the enduring appeal of athletics from ancient Greece to the Paris based International games. The piece cites American dominance with three quarters of prizes and argues national prowess in outdoor sport reflects a money making, athletic nation.
Gallant Marines depart for the front as New York hoves into view as a regional assembly point for regiments headed to China and Manila. Eighth United States regulars from Cuba, 130 Marines bound for the Orient, and later eight companies of the Fifteenth Infantry to sail for Manila and then China set off. Governors Island buzzes with packing, farewells, and heightened alert as troops in khaki gear prepare for overseas service.
Secretary Long witnessed the marines depart from Chicago as General Heywood observed the sendoff. Marines were selected from navy yards and marine barracks along the Atlantic coast. Chicago leads major cities in enlistments for service in China amid growing recruiting efforts. Port Sheridan expected to be fully staffed by week’s end as naval enlistments surge.
Steamer Bristol reaches St Michael's with 60 day voyage from Nome. Reports new discoveries in Tanana and Urek Creek claims paying 25 to 40 cents. Cave in at Yukon bank buries 4 to 5 crew. two boats drifted out to sea with suspected losses. Smallpox cases reported among Nome passengers. Quarantine placed on Discovery, Utopia and Morning Star at St Michael's.
It is certain Adlair Stevenson will be welcomed at his Bloomington home upon arrival by the Chicago and Alton at 2 30 p m Saturday August. The Stevenson homestead will be greeted and a formal congratulation held with Lawrence Waldot as chairsman and Isaac Eli Phillips to deliver an address. Both are Republican associates of Mr Stevenson.
Richard Croker and his partner Peter F. Meyer visited Lawrence Delmont in City Teland. While swimming, Meyer was seized by cramps and Croker, despite a leg injury, dragged him to the surface and to shore, risking his own safety to save his companion.
The War Department’s regular monthly bulletin reports six months of trade in the Philippines ending December 31, 1899. Merchandise imported totaled 11,456,070 dollars with 572,546 dollars admitted free of duty. Import duties collected reached 2,071,706 dollars. Exports totaled 705 dollars with 237,856 dollars in export duties.
Strike disturbances hit St Louis again leaving transit cars poorly patronized. Dynamite was reported under two cars and a passerby was wounded when a stray bullet struck Mrs Annie Koehimeyer. Depuy Internal Revenue Collector Stemmens was assaulted by a mob for riding a transit car.
London July 23. The war office line received dispatch from Lord Roberts dated Pretoria July 2 describing Boer forces attempting to destroy a post at the rail head 15 miles east of Heidelberg. They attacked with three guns and a pompom but were beaten off after a sharp engagement before reinforcements from Heidelberg arrived.
J Chittenden a noted Vermonter and former U S Treasury register under Lincoln died at his daughter's Burlington home after a brief illness from cholera morbus. He was 76, his health weakened by injuries from being struck by a team in New York City years earlier.
In Washington July 28 officials report no new China news besides Admiral Kempf’s dispatch about Newark heading to Nagasaki. Secretary Hay relayed Conger’s dispatch to ambassadors urging China’s cooperation for relief in Peking while Wu and the Chinese legation await further word. Rumors of U S mediation and Conger’s safety assurances circulate, with Canton's appeal to mediate for order and regular relations not yet answered. A provisional government forms at Tientsin as allies deny war with China and American casualties at Tientsin are listed.
Populists in Lincoln Nebraska say Towne will not withdraw as vice presidential candidate. They expect a formal declaration after the national committee meeting. Democrats concede, sending the matter to Populists to decide, with states split on Towne versus Stevenson and strong anti fusion sentiment observed.
Baseball scores from yesterday across leagues show no NL games, while AL matchups include Chicago vs Jeveland 5 to 6, Detroit 6 Minneapolis 4, Kansas City 2 Indianapolis 5, and Milwaukee 6 Buffalo 0. Eastern League reports Montreal 0 Rochester 0, plus practice results Sydney 3 Hartford 4 and Providence 9 Springfield 1. Also notes bone burial efforts after Buena Vista battle and Yaqui campaign progress in Sonora, with Campania sinking a bark Embleton after collision but Campania arriving safely in Liverpool.
In Paterson last night a firebug sparked seven tires, sending alarms across town. Fire Chief Stagg and Police Chief Grant report the same culprit set four fires Friday evening as crowds filled the streets and engines scrambled in every direction.
The Crucible Steel Company of America was incorporated in Trenton with an authorized capital stock of 50 million dollars. A Seattle mint report notes gold arrivals in the first 11 days of the month totaling 4.4 million dollars, with several millions in transit. Count Boni de Castellane and Count Orlowski dueled near Paris after a newspaper article rekindled a quarrel. Orlowski was wounded in the thorax, doctors intervened, and the combat ended.
Trains run from Wilkes Barre area to Jeddo Keksey Hazle Brook Stockton Beaver Meadow Road Ren and Hazleton Junction with multiple daily departures and Sundays. Connect at Hazleton Junction with electric cars to Hazleton Jeannesville and Traction line. Superintendent Luther Smith note.
Collier’s Weekly recalls a British army episode under Lord Roberts in which two Tommy Atkins scrubbed a filthy Afghan soldier for two hours with brushes and soap. They finally reported they had found another Afghan slave in need of washing, highlighting wartime humor and discipline.
Admiral Dewey is not dazzled by youth. A wealthy Oklahoma farmer told G. Lowell Miller that he plans sizable dowries for his daughters Mary, Bet, and Eliza. He would give Mary 5000 dollars, Bet 10000 dollars, and Eliza 15000 dollars upon marriage, and joked about a fifty-year-old daughter.
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