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Newspaper
Mills County Tribune
Location
Glenwood, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1900
Page
2
British legation marks fifty six days under Chinese bombardment with a medal bearing Men, Not Wallis, Make City. Soldiers, missionaries, and civilians toast the relief as Sikhs plant tents, fortifications and fire engines celebrate near the Forbidden City. Marines and sailors suffered heavy losses while survivors are welcomed.
Hazelton Aug 28 Special The United Mine Workers warn anthracite operators they will strike by September 8 if demands from the state committee are not granted. A 140000 miner action is possible, with 40000 UMW members ready to participate, pending decisions by the Indianapolis-based national board on September 6.
Milan Italy Gaetano Bresci was given life in solitary confinement for the assassination of King Humbert. He told the court he would await Italy's next revolution to gain release or a sentence change. Witnesses testified Bresci acted alone and had practiced aiming to ensure his shot.
In Cheyenne Wyoming the Union Pacific passenger train No. 3 was held up by four bandits two and a half miles west of Tipton station, fifty eight miles west of Rawlins. The express and baggage cars were blown open and damaged though losses are deemed nominal. United States Marshal Hadsell led a posse of twenty five men by special train to pursue the robbers. no injuries reported. A reward of a hundred dollars per bandit was offered by the railroad.
A circulated agreement seeks an 11 9 percent wage cut to take effect September 17 for Fall River operatives. Signatures from mill agents cover about 1,000,000 spindles, or roughly a third of city mills. Secrecy was kept to avoid stockholder opposition and potential impact on print cloth quotations.
Washington report states General Chaffee will be appointed brigadier general in the regular army upon General Wheeler’s retirement. Wheeler plans to retire on September, with Chaffee remaining a major general of volunteers while commanding in China.
Five powers back Russia’s call to withdraw troops from Pekin while opposing it in principle. United States Great Britain France Japan and Russia favor withdrawal. Germany Italy question Li Hung Chang’s credentials and imperial ability to enforce terms. France wants more on credentials. US position supports withdrawal once Chinese security is guaranteed. French potential alignment noted.
Washington special reports a cablegram from Minister Conger via the U S consul at Che Foo dated August 30 stating more Russian French and Italian troops are arriving. The imperial palace is to be entered on August 28 and a military promenade of all nations will occur and be guarded with Prince Ching expected soon.
Former President Cleveland declines to advise the public on the political crisis in a Buzzard's Bay message to Doctor Hepworth for the Herald. He states he is not free from the perplexities of democracy and prefers retirement to avoid irritation and abuse from political interference.
The Kentucky House of Representatives debated a resolution permitting each member to wear shirt waists in the lower house, with a constraint that the waists contain no more than six rainbow colors and no suspenders. The measure reflects a fashion policy discussion in Frankfort.
Berlin says the Frankfurter Zeitung reports a Shanghai plot to burn the city. Europeans fear nightly unrest as streets are closed to outsiders after dark and the overall situation is described as critical.
Washington reports the United States and Russia align to avoid formal war in China. Notes to powers push for quick negotiations to restore order in Pekin and protect lives and property, with Li Hung Chang’s support seen as helping reestablish the Chinese government.
Judge Rassieur of St Louis was elected commander in chief of the Grand Army of the Republic for the ensuing year by acclamation at the Chicago Tl.-
An undated Denver report states that the Wyoming train robbers were captured this morning by United States Marshal Hadsell and posse, ten miles from the robbery site. It is said the deputy and one robber were wounded in the pursuit.
Angerson Ind Special report says the American rad and nail mills closed today. Nine hundred eighty men lose jobs. The mill is part of the nail trust and the closure is described as permanent.
Berlin dispatches report the arrival of Dr. Schwartzeistein as the new German minister to China in Shanghai. The official dispatches confirm his posting and arrival in the treaty port, signaling a new phase in Berlin Peking relations.
London report cites a Mail claim that Dewet the Boer general and Charles Stewart Parnell are one man. The sensational tale suggests a single figure ties together Dewet and Irish politics amid poverty creditor stories.
Washington reports a principle shift in the Alaska boundary dispute as the McKinley administration contemplates surrender of 200 square miles to Canada. The article traces Monroe doctrine politics, Republican stances, and the Hay-Pauncefote entente guiding congressional support for surrender to maintain British goodwill.
John L Johnson of Cleveland Ohio, a passenger aboard the steamship Oceania, returns home at Bryan's request to campaign for the Democratic ticket. He plans to canvass wherever Bryan directs, with a personal preference for working in Ohio if possible.
The article outlines Bryan planning a lengthy speaking tour across multiple states including Indiana Ohio Wisconsin Minnesota New York Maryland and West Virginia. It notes a sequence of stops with dates and a large number of cities and venues as he travels to rally support and deliver speeches.
Ithaca NY speculates former Cleveland Democrat D Halliday will support Bryan and Stevenson. He recalls opposing Wellesley four years ago and losing 288 Democratic votes in 1896. Halliday, a veteran editor, cites tariff trusts and gold standard as vital issues and praises Bryan’s character while predicting New York will swing to the anti McKinley wing.
Des Moines Iowa November 9 Democratic leaders met at the Savery to review campaign work and outline a state wide effort for Measig 231. About twenty five party members attended along with candidates and advisory committee members. The main decision was the campaign start date with two options December 23 or September 28 and a plan for county by county organization.
In Cleveland Ohio Republican leader faces scrutiny over unpaid taxes and failure to file a required property statement. The city tax board seeks a plan to compel disclosure of his estate on Lake Avenue and surrounding parcels while residents question enforcement and civic duties.
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