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Newspaper
Lebanon Daily Reporter
Location
Lebanon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1900
Page
1
Reports from Simla and Washington detail tense actions in China. Bengal Infantry ordered to Hong Kong. Russia seeks indemnity for rail damage. Admiral Remey and Gen. MacArthur push plans for relief and troop dispatch to Taku and Pekin amid uncertain fate of legations.
The Shanghai to London despatches report Taku forts opening fire on the international fleet with Chinese forces occupying the forts. Casualties include British, German, Russian, and French losses, while Russian troops reportedly seized Chinese fort positions. Paris and Berlin warn of Chinese danger and call for stronger protection for foreign citizens as Pekin remains quiet.
The strike situation in St Louis grows tenser as the labor federation backs the workers against Transit officials who claim an end to the strike. Word spreads of potential failure to settle, with bitter resistance reported and calls to return to old posts fading. President Harrison tours the Northwest, visiting Senator Washburn and family, his sister later. In Cincinnati a man killed his wife and daughter after a drunken assault, the son shooting his father in defense, the father dying and the killer held for murder.
Boer forces regroup at Lydenburg while Barbeton mines near Lourenco Marques report eight carloads of gold valued at £5,000. Lord Roberts considers a brief armistice but Gen Botha rejects surrender. Boers retreat to Machadodorp and destroy bridges as British cavalry press. Proposals for disarmament are dismissed and Kruger’s government claims free state status despite military pressure.
Frankfort Ky June 1% William Outon jailed on murder indictment for Goebel case receives anonymous Fort Worth Texas mailed note claiming I killed Goebel. Letter cites observing crowd from fort at Goebel shooting site and fleeing to Georgetown Cincinnati Kansas City Oklahoma. Justice and mystery surround the handwriting and message. Nearby Shooters Philadelphia reports Cubs parade and Chicago club turnout with tonal political notes.
National Bank of Hawaii in San Francisco issued on June 19 announces Cel G. W. MacFarlan and associates of Honolulu have been granted a charter to organize the First Nations Bank of Hawaii. The bank will operate as a government agent in Hawaiian payment functions.
A morning fire in Bloomington destroyed a business block, including Model Laundry, furniture firms, hardware, clothing, crockery, saddlery, and a protective building. Loss near 700000 with about 10000 insurance per firm. Springfield and Peoria aided as flames crossed to sit burned east of courthouse, affecting dry goods and hotels Phoenix and Windsor.
In Auburn Indiana Frank Conher and Henry S Lewis fought a duel while intoxicated. They were arrested by the marshal and jailed but escaped by sawing the jail lock from the door. In Texas Davidt Mayfield and Batty Knob died after a quarrel leading to a fight. Bettey Thomas was shot in the leg.
Kentland residents express confidence in winning today's county seat election with a 66 percent removal threshold. Brook is a key county race site as voters decide on courthouse relocation amid active campaigning by farmers and workers. In Brazil Indiana, church construction halts due to a labor dispute affecting brick supply. Marion protests over census omissions spark district supervisor protests. John Pry, 13, drowns in Montour pond near Monroe City, Indiana.
Washington reports census director Ham said enumerator results won’t be known for at least two weeks and perhaps a month for the first bulletin. Law forbids sharing details before official release. early figures would mislead. Large cities’ counts near completion with many districts reported. Naval academy orders 70 marines ready for distant service. volunteers rush to San Francisco as needed. Play-Ground tragedy ends with Henry Parton, 12, fatally shooting William Hammont, 22, during Booker Hill day festivities amid a Charleston incident involving suspected improper attentions.
A garbled OCR item references Korte Garcia and others, noting plans for campaign canvassing in a Washington context and an appointment of Dr Keane as archilabop. It mentions a streetcar route, a committee for a phat ory, and a summer senate event with a notable speech by prominent women. The text is unclear but centers on political activity and organizational changes.
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