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Newspaper
Mills County Tribune
Location
Glenwood, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1900
Page
5
Advertises affordable excursion tickets to Nebraska and western points such as Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo Leadville Glenwood Springs Ohio Deadwood and Hot Springs. C B Q agent can provide particulars and dates for travel.
War department releases summaries of reports to General MacArthur detailing civil affairs progress in the Philippines. Emphasizes growth, currency issues, customs gains, emigration law impact, labor imports, cultivation, and judicial reforms under Anglo-Saxon due process.
A Youngstown resident disputes the mosquito transmission theory of yellow fever. The letter reports a volunteer experiment using forty five fever patients and a discussion of placing the system in a balloting room nightly. Two men bitten reportedly contracted fever, challenging the theory’s validity.
Elypurano Kansas December 24 Way ward Morrison brother of Jessie Morrison whose trial for murdering Mrs Castle ended in a hung jury said today Six wealthy men of this county have volunteered to go on the five thousand dollar bond We are in no hurry to file the bond and it is not worrying us like it is lots of other people Jessie is feeling very wet and still receives letters of sympathy daily.
The Novo Vremya reports rumors of a peat fisheries accord between Germany and Turkey for the Persian Gulf and calls Russia to maintain constant vigilance against German progress in the Nearer Orient. It says Germany uses economic activity to mask political aims.
Li Hung Chang hopes to attend the meeting and accept with Prince Ching the preliminary joint note. The note, to be presented by Spanish minister De Cologan, seeks a prompt and amicable reply to preserve the dynasty while urging immediate compliance from Chinese plenipotentiaries. Officials in London, Washington, and Pekin expect a swift response and a settlement of terms.
United States Consul Albert at Brunswick reports a low mood in German business, noting reduced activity in building, railroads, electrical plants, and street railways. Compared with last year, several sectors show material decline, with factories and works near a third of previous output.
In Constantinople on December 24 the planned imperial contract with Cramp Shipbuilding for a cruiser for the Ottoman navy and initial payment of 100000 pounds remains unsettled. A German assembly reportedly protested paying Cramp before settling the Krupp naval claims.
YOROHOMA, Doe, 24-Hoshi Toru, minister of communication and former Japanese minister to the United cities, has resigned due to persistent financial scandals. Sidfava, voting minister to Koren, is expected to succeed him, signaling possible stability concerns for the Ilo cabinet.
A subcommittee of the Senate Appropriations Committee began examining the Veive executive and judicial appropriation bill with the aim of sending it to the full Senate soon after Congress reconvenes following the holidays.
A correspondent reports Ramada Doo London refused a proposed loan of 16,000 dollars to support Romanian independence due to attached conditions. The offer was rejected as the financial crisis deepens.
Chicago December 24 Johan TV Mc Cutcheon the artist and newspaper correspondent is critically ill at his home in this city. He was stricken with pneumonia several days ago.
The French steamer Colombo arrives from China with another installment of loot sent by General Frye. The government held the loot, and most objects will be returned.
William T. Stead reports Kruger seeks arbitration support from civilized governments while avoiding popular demonstrations. Kruger accuses Britain of savage conduct in South Africa, appeals to Hague principles, and says England is judge and executioner, with Steyn, Delarey, and Dewet showing stronger force.
Berlin reports field marshal Waldersve’s column from Shan Lai Kuan repelled Boxer forces near Yuus Ving on December 14. Fifteen Boxers killed and about one thousand Chinese regulars driven out by Tai hey ted ta tie forces, as depicted in Cuendetl’s line.
A list of officials and ministers includes J. G. Tes St Aenede official at the Turkish mission and J. G. A. Leishwon of Peon vanin. GL Thur elon of Nebraska serves as secretary to Buenos Ayres delegation. J. F Baher of New York is secretary of the Chilean chains commission and J. Ml Fergus of Pennsylvania serves as secretary of the legation to Japan.
London dispatch reports War Secretary St John Frederick announces extended war duration leads to Imperial Yeomanry pay rise to 5 shillings per day from 1s2d. Militia to be prioritized for return over regular troops, ensuring faster demobilization and redeployment.
WINNIPEG Man Dec 24 The Manitoba cabinet has increased to five members Robert Rogers was sworn in as minister of public works Mr McFadden takes the provincial secretaryship
Fort Benton resident Charles Duer, a pioneer of the 1860s and head of Stockmen's National Bank, is considered likely to be chosen United States senator from Montana for the short term. He is an extensive sheep owner and a prominent figure in Havre and surrounding regions.
Omaha dispatch describes a ransom note to Edward Cudahy Sr demanding 25 000 in gold for the safe return of his child. The letter outlines delivery details, threats, and references to past kidnappings as a warning, urging immediate payment or severe consequences.
Springhill LL December 21 Des Moines Life Insurance Company sues United States court and State Insurance Superintendent Van Cleve seeking recovery of 2000 dollars claimed paid to prevent license revocation. The company requests an injunction restraining action and revoking the superintendent’s license, alleging payment while license was still valid.
A garbled report indicates a case involving Charles Co Mle and Wass Hen weighty claims over a 20.731 asset list tied to a fortune that spanned Iowa and Minnesota before a move to Indiana. The text hints at legal contest over ownership and a transfer of wealth across multiple states.
A prisoner reported General Dewet commanded 6000 troops and 18000 horses at De Wetsdorp. He refused surrender without a free pardon for all men including Cape Dutch. The force was later divided into three sections.
The Navy department reports a serious loss from the Norfolk navy yard fire yesterday. The blaze destroyed valuable records and critical plans that cannot be replaced easily, meaning high cost and delay to restore them.
The market showings at South Omaha Union Stock Yards featured light cattle supplies with mostly steady to a bit firmer prices on select cornfed steers and high grades. Hogs opened stronger with bids near 4.80 to 4.86, while sheep arrivals were sparse and prices notably weaker on wethers and yearlings.
Cattle prices mix with higher bids for steer and heifer categories while cows, calves, and canners show varied gains. Hog and lamb trades open firm with overall demand improving, heavy gains in some cuts and steadier movement in others as buyers reflect market strength.
A Milwaukee streetcar letter describing a plot to rob homes and abduct a girl surfaced after the Omaha boy Edward Cudahy case. The note signed Fak e and a second letter from Joel claim a gang of robbers and kidnappers operating nationwide inspired by dime novels. Police suspect lunacy amid references to prominent residents and local figures.
Omaha police identify the house where Edward A. Cudahy Jr was held during his captivity and describe two likely accomplices seen near the location. Miss Munshaw reports two men who rented the place and later helped a third to alight there, with the victim bound and blindfolded.
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