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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1900
Page
6
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United States cannot relax fort deployments to China as officials face danger, with Admiral Brues reporting about 2000 troops and detachments moving toward Pekin and Tien Tsin. Japanese and Chinese reports claim relief attempts, while a Korean or allied force presence stabilizes near Wei Hai Wei and Taku. In St Louis a street railway strike has evolved into a widespread boycott affecting transit, with Judge Adams granting a temporary injunction against the Amalgamated Association of Street Railway Employes.
Georgia reports heavy rains and a swollen Omulgee River causing major damage to fruit crops and farm buildings. Reports tell of drownings while trying to cross swollen streams as floods threaten farms across the state.
A northbound Chicago and Northwestern excursion train colliding with a freight at De Pere Wisconsin killed eight people and left one missing while injuring fifty three. The crash occurred as the passenger pulled into the station with a smoker baggage car driving into the second coach. Dead were removed to an undertaking establishment at De Pere and the injured to De Pere High School and St Vincent's Hospital. Train crews escaped injury.
A Navy bulletin reports four Americans killed and seven wounded in an ambush near Tien Tsin on June 21 during Waller's command. A 2,000-strong relief force is moving to Tien Tsin. The Brooklyn is to carry troops to Taku and aid Gen MacArthur. The incident raises deep concern over potential wider war with China and the fate of foreign legations.
A cyclone swept Beaver County Oklahoma Sunday night killing Tienry Bardgell Steve Bird and Abe Wightman. Will iam Hamberger and Paul Rhodes were fatally injured as the storm raged along a sixty mile path. Thousands of cattle stampeded and homes were destroyed including George Nebb’s house carried 200 yards with sixteen ranch men unharmed.
War department reports from General MacArthur that a detachment of forty Infantry accompanied by support units was ambushed along the Tagayyan River. Two waves of reinforcements failed to seize the stronghold, forcing a coastward withdrawal. Casualties include seven killed and several wounded with one missing.
A Macon branch Southern Railway passenger train hit a washout north of McDonough Georgia causing a total wreck. The sleeper survived but all other on board perished. Thirty five deaths confirmed with no crew survivors recorded.
A major corruption case in Havana's Government University exposes 72 professors and 21 assistants, many with no classes or minimal teaching, earning 2400 pesos yearly or other salaries. Gen Wood ordered reforms reducing numbers to 45, amid 450 students.
A major blaze in the Eichbaum block in downtown Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, completely destroying the block and badly damaging the Exchange National Bank and the Bussey building. Fifty Duff's College students on the fifth floor narrowly escaped as several people sustained minor injuries. Estimated damage places the loss at 300000 dollars.
A Philadelphia survey of U S editors shows David B Hill as leading preferred running mate for Bryan with no clear majority. William R Hearst closely follows and Admiral Dewey earns limited support.
The page lists cattle hogs and sheep prices by city including Sioux City Chicago Indianapolis St Louis Cincinnati Detroit Toledo Milwaukee Buffalo New York with grain wheat corn oats rye and dairy items such as butter eggs and creamery prices. Prices vary by grade and location, with many figures in dollars cents per unit.
Rear Admiral Kempff reports Chinese regulars bombard Tien-Tsin and destroy the American consulate while foreign powers rush to reinforce in China. MacArthur ordered to speed troops from Manila as Washington weighs a decisive, multi-nation response.
Wheat spikes across Chicago Minneapolis and Duluth boards of trade as short covering and heavy buying push July futures to 154 cents and farmers fear a fall in yield from Dakotas and Minnesota with forecasts of 75 million bushels. Analysts brace for possible $1 wheat amid dry warm weather and rising sentiment.
The War Department publicizes Gen. MacArthur's amnesty offer in Manila. Ninety days are given for all in insurrection since February 4, 1899 to renounce ties and declare acceptance of U S sovereignty over the Philippine Islands. Those who violated the rules of war are excluded.
A collage of distant events notes shrinking empires and rising tech. King Otto nears death while a camphor corsage firm plans a coroner. Other items report Boxers suppression requests and a holy war proclamation in North Africa.
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