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Newspaper
Indiana Madison Courier
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1900
Page
1
Brown leather clasped pocket book found between Poplar and Jefferson south of Main containing a five dollar bill a two dollar bill one silver dollar and small change. Finder urged to return to Courier Voice for reward. June 13.
Official despatches from Washington reveal Pekin rioting has intensified with assaults directed at members of various foreign legations.
Brother-in-law confirms the murder of Dr. Edon G. Terry who led the Missionary Society station at Taung Haa. Early trouble is reported at Tsung Hua, with a later message from Tien Tsin noting Hopkins and Hayner are safe. Tsung Hua lies six to seven miles north of the Great Wall and about 100 miles from Pekin.
At Columbia University commencement on June 13 the honorary Doctor of Laws was awarded to Lord Pauncefoot British Ambassador to the United States Thomas B Reed ex Speaker of the House Arthur Twining Hadley Yale Captain Alfred Mahan USN retired and Professor Minton Warren of Harvard University.
Lord Roberts reports from Karenos that in yester days engagement Methuen had one killed and eighteen wounded. On June 7 the Derbyshire Militia suffered 35 killed and 104 wounded, all in the Yeomanry Hospital captured by Boers and retaken by Methuen.
News from Loxpom Lompon and London reports Lord Roberts gaining ground against the Boers near Pretoria and Johannesburg while Botha retires eastward. Methuen and Kitchener win a decisive clash at Verdefort Road Station against De Wet, with heavy losses including the Earl of Airlie.
Hone Kono June 13. The steamer Hation has been chartered to carry six hundred troops to Tien Tain. Artificers of the Terrible are fitting her out as the troops draw their field equipment. Departure date not announced.
Secretary Gage said funds will be withdrawn from depositories up to 25 million dollars to pay for two percent bonds. He noted money is plentiful in New York at one and a half percent and that depository funds would stay where needed for seasonal crop support if conditions require.
A fire at Paul Weidmann's cooperage plant in Williamsburg Brooklyn killed four men. One German, Joseph Rodgerson, died in hospital after being crushed by a falling wall. Four men remain missing at midnight, possibly buried in the ruins. an unidentified victim perished while clinging to a cornice as the building collapsed.
Senator Scott, here with the Republican National Committee, telegraphed a $20,000 draft to his son Lieutenant Scott in San Francisco after the latter, recently returned from the Philippines, was married yesterday. The Senator notes he began life with twenty cents.
George Baker, injured in Sunday's electric car accident in Provipend Illinois, died last night becoming the fifth casualty from the incident. Lieut. Governor Kimball is reported improving.
Sixteen British marines guiding the international force toward Pekin fought two thousand Boxers near Lang Pang, killing about twenty to thirty. The British, with additional train support, pursued and cleared two villages as casualties mounted on the Boxer side. No British deaths occurred while a mix of European troops and wounded Boxers were treated.
Michael Grady, western organizer for the International Brick Layers' Union, was assaulted by three men in front of the Brick Layers' Hall in Chicago. He received a dozen wounds to face and throat and was taken to county hospital with dangerous injuries. attackers fled the scene.
A Japanese embassy source says Japan intends to cooperate loyally with European powers over the Chinese crisis. No decision yet on measures to respond to the assassination of the Japanese Chancellor in Pekin.
InFranklville Kentucky on June 13 Governor W S Taylor faces an extradition requisition as Suter heads to Indianapolis. In Indianapolis May 13 Justus Goebel Attorney Campbell and Sheriff Suter met Capitol staff with Governor Mount away in Crawfordsville. Campbell to argue the requisition on return. Also Rev Noah Harper resigns Martinsville Baptist Church pastorate after three years.
The article asserts Republicans are likely to elect fourteen Representatives from the former slave-holding states, signaling a strong turnout and shift in political power. It notes the regional party strength and the expectation of continued Republican influence in Congress.
Frayxront Ky June 13 Court of Appeals discharged supersedeas bonds relating to possession of state offices and buildings, placing Democratic officials in possession immediately. The motion to discharge supersedeas for salaries was overruled and sent to the fall term. Judge Burnam, a Republican, dissented.
Minister Conger in Pekin states Tuan is named president of Tsung Li Yamen and three other ministers are appointed over foreigners. Guards repair the railway, and Conger believes the safety of foreigners in the capital will be assured once they arrive.
Prof. Frederick Starr of the University of Chicago spoke to students on the Chinese question. He argued the Dowager Empress was justified and that a protectorate by foreign powers would fail.
Reports from Cuoragu and Cincinnati to New York show varied price moves. Hog receipts rise in Cuoragu while cattle stay steady. wheat and corn hold near steady in New York and Chicago. eggs and butter ease in New York. lambs and spring lambs fetch higher in Cuoragu.
Sheriff Popman and Chief Campbell believe the terror from the street railway strike has ended. They state their combined forces will curb further lawlessness as street car service continues to improve.
In New York on June 13 the Vice Presidency dominates GOP talks. Senator Platt says Roosevelt will not accept the nomination, a decision to be respected. Senators Aldrich and Lodge back Secretary Long, with Lodge noting New England will align for Long and Roosevelt seeking another term as governor.
At 3 30 A M Wednesday an east bound Pennsylvania limited derailed near Sats Ohio due to a broken flange on a tender. Postal clerk W P Brown of Beaver Falls Pa was crushed and will probably die. Clerks J W Fox of Galion and P J Grisey of Alliance Ohio were injured.
In Snowton Ohio on June 13 Charles Wells threw stones at a lizard and struck his father on the head, causing fatal injuries.
A London dispatch says European powers unite over Prince Ching’s dismissal and the Tsung Li Yamen purge. The Empress Dowager is said to have sided with the Boxers, Moscow and London seek Pekin order, with 2000 Marines deemed insufficient if the revolt spreads. Russians may seek a European mandate to stay, as in Egypt.
The Past thie Morning prints a sensational story claiming nurse Fred Spencer reported that two postal officials persuaded Inspector Maynard, while semi conscious, to sign vital documents. The following day Maynard died. postal officials’ names are not disclosed.
Extraordinary rumors in Shanghai suggest the Powers have agreed to forgive the Dowager Empress and her Manchu advisers if they pledge to amend their future conduct.
Gen Grant captures a rebel stronghold east of Bio Canarito and destroys many Filipino stores. His command reports no casualties. Detachments guard the countryside surrounding the railroad.
The Japanese Chancellor Sugiyama Akira was killed by Tung Fub Stang soldiers while on official duty at Maingate Railroad station. The incident occurred as he traveled alone. details come from a Peking dispatch dated June 12.
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