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Newspaper
Indiana Democrat
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1900
Page
2
The National Republican convention in Philadelphia nominated William McKinley for president with Roosevelt as the vice presidential candidate. The event featured rousing speeches by Foraker and Roosevelt, extensive applause, and ceremonial sessions across three days. Hawaii was recognized as a U.S. territory, and the gathering closed with adjournment sine die.
The credentials report was presented by Chairman Payne and adopted. Gen Grosvenor named Henry Cabot Lodge permanent chairman, who delivered a platform address. Quay urged representation by Republican votes but the motion was postponed. The platform was read and adopted before a Thursday adjournment. A lengthy list of state delegates followed, with Alabama yielding on a prior action. The nomination of the President was acclaimed as already secured, and his record praised including wartime leadership and peacetime prosperity.
A passenger train on the Macon branch of the Southern railway struck a washout one and a half miles north of McDonough Georgia Sunday night. The train was wrecked and caught fire. The sleeper survived. All others aboard perished along with every crew member. Thirty five people died in the disaster.
In Cedar Rapids Tin Charles Mefford, a 27 year old maniac, fatally shot James Fitzsimmons and seriously injured Joseph Drake and Mrs. James Fitzsimmons before killing himself. He left the Independence asylum years earlier after a brief confinement. he had been deemed not dangerous. James Fitzsimmons died, others were injured, and further details are sparse.
A Sunday night cyclone swept 66 miles across Beaver County formerly No Man's Land. Henry Bardwell Itonchild Abe Wrightsman were killed along with Pan Rhodes who died of injuries. William Harberger and George Nebb were injured and his house was lifted 290 yards and demolished. Thousands of cattle were killed or injured and several houses destroyed.
The piece hails Theodore Roosevelt as a meteoric and honored figure. It notes his governorship of New York, leadership of the Rough Riders, bravery at San Juan Hill, birth in New York City on October 27 1858, and descent from a prominent, philanthropic family.
A Chee Foo dispatch reports the bombardment of Tien Tsin continues, the foreign concession burned, the American consulate razed, and Russians occupying a railroad station. Reinforcements are needed as heavy casualties mount. the Chinese attack on relief forces is said to number 20,000 with machine guns. The Boxers in Canton urge expulsion of foreigners. The British admiralty orders five cruisers to China and Shanghai reports heavy Allied losses and mass cremations at Taku and Tien Tsin.
The Irish Nationalists celebrate the success of a Dublin convention. Supporters hailed the gathering as a boost for their political aims and enthusiasm ran high across the movement.
Harrisburg notes cover wide topics. Salem Company of Greensburg Pa with capital 240000 is chartered. Safecrackers fail at Akron bank. Cuban wage protests echo in Havana Electric Railway dispute. Gen Leonard Wood leads audited Cuban expenditures while Bryan tours Minocqua and Lincoln.
The War Department released General MacArthur's amnesty notice in Manila. It offers full immunity and liberty of action to anyone who renounces insurrection since February 4 1899 within 90 days, provided they refrain from war crimes. Eligible individuals should report to American troop commanders for records, transportation, and settlement options across the archipelago. Prominent figures may consult the military governor or American commissioners and receive transport to Manila as needed. The plan also provides 30 pesos per rifle presented in good condition to destitute soldiers during the transition to peace.
Lord Roberts summarized Transvaal military incidents dated Pretoria Sunday 11 30 am. Buller reached Standerton June 22 found rolling stock and Dutch residents gone. British prisoners taken to Machadodorp. Ian Hamilton occupied Heidelberg, enemy fled pursued by mounted troops. Broadwood’s cavalry dispersed the enemy and captured six. Hunter’s advance brigade reached Johannesburg toward Heidelberg. Honing Spruit post attacked. three culverts burned and repaired later. Cape Town dispatch notes 37 British casualties at Honing Spruit. Kruger’s force estimated 15 000 to 20 000. Standerton reporters say he aims to hold out until after the American election. Senekal-Winberg communications interrupted. Gen. Clements at Senekal. a convoy last Friday driven back.
Surprised the Porte Lloyd C Griscom United States charge d affaires has presented a fresh note to the Ottoman government insisting upon an immediate reply to the demand for indemnity related to American losses during the Armenian massacres. The note, while strongly worded, is not an ultimatum and signals US intent to pursue the matter to a settlement.
William Culton, jailed in Frankfort as an accessory to the Goebel murder, reports an anonymous letter postmarked Fort Worth claiming responsibility. The writer details travel after the shooting and contact with Culton, whose counsel will handle the letter as a mystery despite its plausible handwriting.
The National convention gathered in Dublin on Tuesday under John Redmond, president and leader of the United Irish parliamentary party. Many Roman Catholic clergymen attended while the Treasyites were absent. Resolutions declared no obstacle to Nationalist reunion, pledged Redmond's unwavering support, and set independence for Ireland as the first objective.
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