14 Dec 1900
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Newspaper
Lebanon Daily Reporter
Location
Lebanon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1900
Page
1
Hierlin reports in China that Empress Dowager’s hatred of Emperor Kwang Su stems from his alleged Christian conversion. Dr Stoecker cited private letters claiming British and American missionary books influenced him. The informant is believed to be Count Von Walderdorff, a trusted confidant of Stoecker.
London reports that the Anginferman agreement is tripartite with Japan pledging adherence after assurances from Germany and Britain. Germany and Britain have not provided similar guarantees. Other powers’ replies align with prior announcements, while a Chinese river disaster near Denton results in over 200 drownings after a passenger boat capsized on the West River.
London rumor says Boer forces struck General Clem ents camp in the Karberton district. Reports claim the assault killed several British officers and captured troops including four companies of the Northumberland fusiliers. Indianapolis notes Attorney General Taylor seeks receivership for the Order of Chosen Friends, an a s s o c i a t i o n facing insolvency and large death claims.
Dec 14 reports Representative Brick of Todiana introduced a resolution to investigate the conduct of a territorial court and its officers in Alaska. The measure names implicated parties, outlines charges from the press, and calls a special committee to conduct the inquiry. Arrests linked to the Shaneseilie bank robbery are noted, including J B Crosbie, who was found with a large sum of money and a concealed wallet on his person.
In a bleak showing Gans failed to land a meaningful blow in the second round as McGovern pressed from the start. Referee George Siler called the fight and praised McGovern for a clean, fast performance while noting Gans did not attempt his famed counterfight and showed little fight overall.
Reports from Texarkana and Chicago detail a spree of robberies and shootings across cities. Robbers entered a northbound Cotton Belt passenger train near Bassett and opened mail pouches. Mail clerk John M. Dennis was knocked unconscious. suspects arrested in Naples. Winds Central express robbed above New Orleans with no loot taken. In Chicago a brutal assault netted diamonds watches and gold worth about 4000 dollars. Two Hyde Park coal merchants died after a deadly business dispute ending in suicide.
OCR reading shows vandalism at Plymouth Rock canopy and a U S Senate candidacy move by Hitt of Hundle. Other items report a cremation of Noble Tysa, a Marfield mob, a large fire destroying Lane Boley stock rooms, and a Detroit convention site selection for a national association.
Ohio Senator Hanna delivered a lengthy un manuscript address in the Senate urging passage of the ship subsidy bill. The speech lasted nearly three hours with a forceful delivery, drawing applause and support from colleagues on both sides of the chamber.
Washington reports the Senate in executive session approved the amendment to the Bay Pauncefote treaty by 45 yeas to 17 nays. The measure would permit United States defense of its canal interests, with other amendments briefly considered but not acted upon. The amendment inserts language linking certain treaty conditions to U S measures needed to defend the Waterway and public order.
Archbishop Ireland and Bishop McGoldrick urged keeping post exchanges while arguing for temperance measures within the army. Ireland cited Fort Snelling observations to claim canteens reduce outside drinking and mischief. others warned against tempting younger soldiers. Colonel Guenthry and Major Romern supported maintaining canteens. In Limerick, Kroger awarded city freedom as opponents were shouted down.
Readable excerpts show prices and activity across Indianapolis Louisville Cincinnati Chicago and New York markets for grain and livestock on December 13. Cattle steady to strong with feeders around 3.75 to 3.80 per cwt and hogs mixed to steady. lambs firm near mid 3.60s to 3.80 per hundredweight. grain futures show mixed firm tones with No 2 red and white corn and oats listed alongside spot wheat.
In Laporte Indiana Mary Albertson files to dissolve marriage alleging her husband offered to sell her for $2 and that Willan Dennis paid $2. She says the husband tried to kill her with a power, but her brother prevented the act. The complaint was lodged in the Laporte circuit court.
Noble County sheriff Wil Hunt and Sheriff Bell pursue Marvin Kuhns, an escaped convict and alleged horn thief, now said to be at his brother’s home in Green Township near Churubnacs. A shotgun wound was treated by Drs Mortison in Churubnaco. The pursuit involves his capture dead or alive.
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