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Newspaper
Monroe Weekly Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1900
Page
1
Obituary and dispatches recount German seizure of British and American ships, with officials in London and Vienna exchanging protests. Reports note German and Austrian diplomatic exchanges, potential penalties, and U.S. stance on safeguarding citizens and trade, amid growing tensions over contraband and neutral shipping.
In a Senate session the discussion touched on the interdiction of polygamous marriages by the Mormon church and the expected effect of federal action. Senator Rawlins voiced doubt that polygamy would continue and noted that the church proclamation had broad acceptance.
Jansing Mich Jan 3 the House adopted a resolution to adjourn Saturday. The Senate will convene with no progress in the special session as a majority oppose Gov Pingree's measures. House reserved Saturday adjournment and referred mining bill to banks and corporations committee for final disposal. House asked Gov Wingree to request a special message to fund Joyham county grand jury expenses. vote 45 to 48.
Ex-Adjutant General Arthoy Marsh and his wife arrived from Brockport Minnesota after a warrant was served. He pleaded not guilty to charges of fraud and embezzlement. Marsh testified he had no guilty knowledge and took cues from White while admitting poor business judgment. Bail set at ten thousand dollars.
Fragmented OCR reports clashes over a drainage project in Lockport. Officials warn there will be no consent to divert water. authorities push ahead amid river and shipping concerns. Several drownings noted as disturbances flare in Chaev Class era debate.
In Paris the high court sentenced Phureday cone Henne to ten years’ confinement in a fortified prison and three others to ten years banishment for sedition. Deroulede proclaimed defiance, vowing to return when liberty returns, as sentences were carried out immediately and transfers arranged to frontiers or fortresses.
Washington reports an open door in China for American commerce with assurances from most European powers. Italy’s ambassador delivered a note outlining conditions, prompting Secretary Ty to seek formal written promises from Britain Germany Denmark Russia Japan and Italy that commercial rights in China will be respected.
News from Canton says natives clashed with Mreneh forces near Wang Chava. Chinese forces routed the Yreneh and pursued them. French losses were 30 killed. Chinese losses not listed. Viceroy sent five gunboats and 1,000 sulttiors to restore order.
Morning dispatches report uncertain South Africa fronts with British aims in a decisive phase. Cavalry patrols extend about 40 miles toward Tugels river as trenches near Buller’s lines see ongoing construction. Paris notes a mediation petition campaign in support of McKinley while the United States hesitates to intervene amid prolonged hostilities.
The senate high court found only three of 73 conspirators guilty after five months’ detention. Guilty defendants received extenuating circumstances with possible five to ten year sentences. M Guerin is guilty of conspiracy and insubordination but acquitted of premeditated murder attempt. Costs may be imposed on several others. The court will decide sentences in days ahead.
A blast from 22 tons of powder near Magle River caused buildings to shake in Lake Linden Michigan on Tuesday night. Two men, Joseph St Louis and Joseph Pammerston, died, four others injured as powder worth $2000 and lurses $900 were destroyed. The powder belonged to Richard Belt of Engle River New York.
A probate court in Springfield Massachusetts heard WW Moody request administration of his sister’s estate. In other news a Chicago Great Western train crashed into a stock team near Mississippi Street, injuring seven. A fire destroyed a lower floor cafe and damaged multiple buildings, with several fatalities reported nearby. The text mentions state political maneuvers and various local figures.
The City of Topeka reports five deaths in Alaska bound routes due to freezing and blizzards. Bodies of two women found frozen. a check for 48000 tied to an Alaska Commercial Co. shows in one corpse’s belongings. Names include William Somerville and Andrew Andoelowitz among Klondike travelers.
A fragmentary entry describes a horrific crime involving Kakimanoa Mick and an unnamed partner. Victims include a child and neighbors, with violent details and inconclusive notes about locations and authorities.
Friends of Stoland Huvd in Sey York report a violent assault near a comedy venue. Surgeons attempted an intestinal repair but the patient remains too weak for a full operation. Medical authorities consider the outcome uncertain and note the danger of complications.
A large crowd of several thousand gathered as Veer Tutiigs Gite performed at Tate Tel THA. The event drew attention for its dramatic staging and featured notable attendees from the local cultural scene.
Captured by Americans at Cubuyao in Laguna de Bay region, 2 Americans killed, 4 wounded, 24 of the enemy dead found in one house. 150 prisoners and four six pounder guns captured. Americans burn surrounding country and push reinforcements toward Calumba and Manila. Aguinaldo’s wife dies. insurgents suffer losses as Madrid reports worsening insurgent standing.
Reported scene describes keepers attempting to drive lions back into a cage using torches and streams of water. Six lions are mentioned as part of a dangerous act in a Virnon apological gardens misread text, with effort to control the animals amid alarms and crowding.
The Minneapolis People's Bank reportedly closed its doors Wednesday morning and lies in liquidation. Depositors are told they will receive nothing, with assets and liabilities yet to be detailed. Nearby farming regions report heavy snows and delayed planting across several counties, while a ship disaster near Glasgow claims twenty two crew members. A German princely title conferred on Count von Eulenburg is noted abroad.
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