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Newspaper
Janesville Daily Gazette
Location
Janesville, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1900
Page
1
London reports a cautious mood as Pretoria’s fate remains unsettled with government removed and the town largely abandoned. Boer forces mass near Six Mile Spruit while refugees flood in and attempts to blow the Johannesburg-Pretoria rail line fail amid ongoing fighting and uncertain censorship.
From Bombay a severe cholera epidemic spreads through northern Bombay presidency famine camps. Deaths rise 40 percent in three days with 1,380 deaths in seven days in Kaira district. Palanpur reports 1st day death, 84 on second, over 400 on third. Bombay city records 67 deaths in seven days. Government grants £61,000 to cremation. Water supply near first death fueled spread.
In St Louis Dennis Crane died of buckshot wounds after Arthur Koenig fired on him as he tried to disarm the gunman who was shot by Patrolman Maher. A large posse with riot guns gathered while authorities planned further action and manhunts.
In Washington on June 1 special telegram reports Senator Hale attacking England over its actions in India. Hale criticized England for spending vast sums to crush the South African republics and urged relief funds for India, while Perkins cited California business memorials urging appropriation. The discussion grew heated and was ruled out of order by Presiding Officer Frye.
A report from Viroqua says Judge Wyman in La Crosse Wisconsin is improving after illness and should recover. Doctors advised rest. he is enjoying a period of recuperation and plans to resume duties on the Sixth Circuit bench next fall after a full six year term renewal.
Nashville, Tenn article recalls the 100 year origin of camp meetings and the jerks phenomenon. It cites Peter Cartwright and Lorenzo Dow discussing involuntary religious manifestations that swept Kentucky, Tennessee and western America, noting the seven year wave and a 1900 plan for 68 camp meetings to celebrate the centennial.
Wausau Wisconsin hosts the State Horticultural Society meeting on June 20 and 21. The program includes addressed welcomes, talks on small fruits home gardens flowers and tree care plus a trial orchard day with a farm visit and dinner at Senator A D Kreutzer’s orchard. A West Side lady notes advertising yields results and cites Gazette coverage.
The piece describes the 1890s census effort led by Merriam with 297 telegrams signaling readiness. It portrays 55,000 new enumerators and 2,000 agents, aiming to count roughly 75 to 78 million Americans, marking the United States as the most populous and prosperous modern nation.
James Casey, motorman on the Third Avenue line, swooped into heat rage and drove a car through town. He energized the trolley current, refused to stop at Thirty-Second Street, and struck a truck loaded with sugar. Eleven passengers were seriously wounded and hospitalized.
Madison is preparing for a large Woodmen of America picnic on Tuesday with an anticipated crowd of 35,000. A monster parade opens at 11 am, followed by a day of activities and a late drill finish. The event is led by Lieut Gov Northcott of Illinois, with OC E Whelan as president.
Warden Mc Claughry of the state penitentiary in Waupun faced protests as a British flag wrapped a porch post and Scotch tartan hunting was displayed. Citizens demanded removal of the English colors, with three delegations calling at the residence. The mayor ordered the flag taken down.
A Denver bound party of young women traveling with a deacon and wife passes through Denver on June 1 en route to Utah to wed members of the Mormon community led by Joseph Smith and Brigham Young. Ages range from 18 to 22 with Missouri, Iowa, and Illinois origins. One bride elect declares if no suitable partner appears she will remain single.
Washington and Manila dispatches report a Filipino officer was shot from a horse near the Cagayan valley while fighting insurgents. Comrades recovered the horse and saddle bags containing Aguinaldo's papers. Other notes mention Major Peyton C. March crossing North Luzon and pursuit of insurgents near Aparri.
Foreign troops guard Peking as marines enter the city after the Chinese foreign office relented. Boxers remain active though foreign presence promises safety. Americans in the district face threats while rail damage is reported and German officials call for serious intervention.
Washington June 1 The Chinese integrity must not be disturbed by the Boxer movement. An understanding among Great Britain Russia Germany France China and Japan limits landings to 100 guards each in the Chinese empire. Details emerged after Secretary Hay met the ambassadors and Chinese minister and the Japanese chargé d affaires.
A column of several thousand armed Moors marches toward the southern French occupation points including Igli. French reinforcements are being hurried to the expected attack.
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