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Newspaper
Lebanon Daily Reporter
Location
Lebanon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1900
Page
1
General MacArthur issues a declaration requiring strict adherence to the laws of war by non combatants and combatants in the archipelago with Manila singled out. It warns insurgent threats, emphasizes penalties for kidnapping and assassinations, and states rebels not part of an organized force lose prisoner of war privileges.
Granville Ohio December 2 G I Mason Dowie elder of Chicago was mobbed during a lecture at the opera house attacked by supporters of secret orders and pelted with vegetables. He escaped injury aided by guards and retreated to a neighbor’s residence amid threats of further rough treatment if he returns. Chicago Teo December 20 John Snyder and his wife were found fatally shot at 4250 Lake avenue with a second victim wounded in the dining room. The couple, residing in the city, had traveled from Lasalle Ill where he worked. No motive or shooter identified.
Chicago reports that the navy will operate a reform school for unruly Chicago boys under a juvenile court agreement. The Worthy school will oversee older youths sent for correction. Boys on probation will be supervised, and future funding dates for the institution will be sent to the government training ship.
Paris December 2. A letter from Major indicates the Dreyfus affair troubles persist despite the amnesty bill passage. The letter, though imperfect in transcription, suggests ongoing controversy and potential further developments stemming from the case and its political implications.
Washington reports recount abuses during World War I era hazing. Witnesses including Boos classmates and relatives from Merrimac, Bherifan, and Brooke allege brutalities and humiliations, while many say severe acts are obsolete and violators face swift punishment. Investigators plan to widen testimony after holidays. Lansing notes Supreme Court upholds Governor Pingree's pardon in Arthur Marsh case.
Chicago reports indicate Senator J. E. L. Jones plans to resign as Democratic National Committee chairman. A meeting in Washington to formalize the retirement is expected, sources close to Jones said yesterday.
Boston reports say all Scandinavian missionaries in Mongolia were killed, including Carl Joli Suber of Boston, according to a message received by Professor Pridoif Risberg from Missionary N. J. Fridstrom in China. The alert confirms widespread casualties among North American Scandinavian missions.
Captain Montgomery TL Parker of the Eighth Infantry died in a Manila hospital on the night of August 17. The Times Telegraph reports various international and military matters, including treaty debates in London and Filipina appointments, amid broader wartime and political notes.
A cablegram from Casaras via Vice-President A D Andrews of the National Asphalt company warns of a desperate revolution in Venezuela endangering American lives and property. It urges immediate U S naval action to protect interests tied to the Bermudes asphalt lake, operated by National Asphalt and New York and Lermudez.
Washington December 20 Congress authorized the president to appoint Charles A Boutelle of Maine a captain in the navy on the retired list and the Senate passed the retirement resolution with no opposition. The House and Senate engaged in routine business while Hay Paunce vote strategy dominated debate. The House ended a two day contest to force railroads Pennsylvanias and B and O to grade crowdings and modify terminal facilities with a new station costing at least 1 500 000. The partisan clash centered on the Pennsylvanias bill led by Mr.
A boy from the Cudahy household was reported abducted after leaving with books for Captain Austin. Police and about 50 men searched Omaha and South Omaha, including Cudahy's packing house, but found no trace. A mysterious rider delivered a ransom note offering 25 000 dollars. The boy later returned home secretly, and Mrs. Cudahy declined to discuss the ransom.
Cyrus J. Clark, appointed receiver of the Order of Chosen Friends by Indiana courts, arrived in Newark and took charge of the late William J. Wilson’s books and effects. He also claimed funds on deposit at Essex County National Bank. Census released from Berlin shows 22 cities exceed 14,000 in population, totaling 077,004, with a 1,751,882 rise since 1805 due to fast electrical tabulation.
Three men were hurled alive beneath 35 feet of earth in an irrigation canal four miles east of Chadron Nebraska yesterday afternoon. The incident occurred as authorities reported during the day. In Washington the Senate committee on military affairs adopted the army reorganization bill, as reported by its subcommittee.
Grain and livestock prices as of December 19 show No 2 red wheat steady at Arm No 2 fat hogs and mixed futures noted across Cincinnati and Chicago markets. Trading activity highlights include steady to firm bids for wheat and varied hog and cattle quotes amid regional fluctuations.
Brookston Indiana December 20 Mrs Adele Hayes wife of postmaster T S Hayes dies in Hartford Connecticut while under Christian Science treatment. She went seven weeks ago with daughter Dolly Hayes. Doctor H S Fuller contests the diagnosis and claims internal goitre and tularemia confusion. Robbery note sheriff in Columbus reports no clues to Hope bank bandits. five tramps seen nearby earlier in the day.
Dec 20 Pekin ministers report progress on the joint note after British modifications while Washington notes a complex exchange of figures and instruction aimed at shaping the final agreement. Conger opposes the view, aligning with the broader instruction, with Bishop Chatard’s situation in Indianapolis and Typhoid tolls in Renton Harbor noted alongside a fatal incline accident near Charleston West Virginia where two workers died in a mine car derailment.
Fragmentary OCR shows a weather forecast note mentioning sun and moon rise and wind, with garbled terms and inconsistent spacing. The readable portion indicates generic celestial timing and wind reference, lacking clear forecast details or locations.
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