One Convict Located After Leavenworth Escape
One of the convicts who escaped from Leavenworth has been located at Chetopa. Authorities continue search for the others as details emerge about the breakout and latest findings.
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1900
Page
1
One of the convicts who escaped from Leavenworth has been located at Chetopa. Authorities continue search for the others as details emerge about the breakout and latest findings.
A chaotic New York market opens amid a three day stock trading suspension and strong demand for special stocks. Despite large holdings selling at high levels, some investors doubt the sustained value and profit from these gains.
A wagon wheel thimble filled with giant powder was placed under the Farmers hotel at Alva Oklahoma. The fuse failed when the thimble toppled, blowing the veranda skyward but causing only window breakage. Jo seyth Elliott later surrendered, charged with the offense as guests numbered about 15 due to Christmas.
A squadron of British Yeomanry pursuing Boer forces near Britstown is said to be entrapped with several casualties and some captured. General Kitchener has moved north from Naauwpoort as rapid troop concentrations reach disturbed districts. A Calgary Calgary report notes fire damage and other regional events, including a notable steelyard start in Colorado and a Milwaukee grave of Father Marquette discovery news.
A violent clash erupted with Maievogin known as Fadew among Pipers. A shootout killed Dave Porter, nephew of Chief Porter, and a deputy shot the fleeing assailant Grant Johnson. Citizens pursued and halted the mob near Muscogee, averting a lynching.
The Missouri penitentiary in Jefferson City followed a rare Christmas routine with a morning chapel service and full holiday for 2,014 men and 64 women. The Christmas dinner included 3,300 pounds of turkey, cranberries, bread, potatoes, butter, finger cakes and more.
London dispatch reports a Beijing resident markets in full swing and a quarter million inhabitants in the American quarter. The correspondent lauds Americans and Japanese for orderly management and steady progress, noting the quarters’ favorable handling of residents and opportunities.
A dispatch from Pekin reports General Bailloud leading French troops against Chinese forces near Thi-Toheou south of Pao Ting Fu. The punitive expedition burned villages, seized cannons and supplies, and fought a Chinese force of about 1,000. Casualties were avoided, and Chinese families were reportedly harmed during the actions.
Dispatch from Pekin reports December 24 French forces clashed with 2,500 Chinese troops east of Choohan between Pekin and Pao Ting Fu, Chinese retreated toward Kuan Hajen leaving five banners and four cannons. London reports no truth to Allied command split. New York notes bankruptcy petitions and a postponed trial. Denver hosts Roosevelt hunt plans. Columbia calendar debut. local notices list letters and ads as winter bustle continues.
A large Christmas celebration at the home of Mr and Mrs Perkins featured a tree with presents and a minstrel performance. The city council committee on public works met this afternoon to discuss paving on Louisiana Street but had not reached a conclusion by 4 o clock.
Washington correspondent notes an official War Department letter confirming Captain John I Weston, later General, was known as a man of his word. The anecdote recalls a 25 year old incident in New York where Weston promised to “kick you from one end of your store to the other” after a disputed bill, illustrating his reputed integrity.
A three foot wire topped Christmas tree gifted by a friend is praised for its durability and portability as a year after year decoration. An American inventor Maxham patents an automobile horse to be hitched on carriages, enabling steering, braking, and stopping without horses. Scotland forms the Scottish Self Control society led by the Duke of Sutherland with pledges to drink only with meals and not to offer or accept drinks outside regular meals.
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