28 Jul 1900
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Newspaper
New Albany Evening Tribune
Location
New Albany, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1900
Page
1
Shanghai reports a Boxers revolt against Trinee Tuan with fighting near Pokin. Tuan leads his followers. two confreres reportedly desert. U.S. state department doubts cipher messages from Pekin and weighs authenticity as Britain notes similar concerns. Berlin reports Emperor William appeals for harmony among powers against China.
London reports an Imperial decree dated July 24 says foreign representatives except Baron von Ketteler are safe and will receive food provisions. Emphasis on mediation efforts and unclear messages among powers. Riots include massacres of missionaries at Tung Chau and debates over German and US positions on China.
Berlin reports four thousand German soldiers sailing from Bremerhaven to the east as Emperor William addresses the force. He vows revenge for the murder of his ambassador and Chinese affronts, urging ruthless action to erase Chinese rights and enforce German honor.
Report notes French and Pitter pursued the retreating enemy across the east bank, with heavy rain and east wind hindering pursuit. Describes significant hardships among troops and animals, with many exposed and fatigue noted. Also mentions a Chinese transport coaling at Canton bound for Shanghai to bring Li Hwang Chane back.
Pradstreet's weekly trade report observes few major shifts though demand currents appear irregular across sectors. It highlights hopeful corn crop outcomes after rain, rising western wheat shipments, improving northwest tone, steady export buying, and firmer cereal prices amid easing wholesale weakness.
In New Orleans on July 28 Robert Charles, the black desperado who killed Capt Day and Patrolman Lamb and wounded Officer Mora, was cornered in a Clio Street house after hours of gunfire. An immense crowd gathered as Charles fired from an upper window and was ultimately killed when a fire was started to force his surrender. The city mourned 12 killed and many wounded. the grand jury met, the mayor issued a curfew, and authorities prepared prosecutions and arrests for rioters and gunmen.
Woman’s Health column features letters praising Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound for relief from female troubles including severe menstrual pain, irregular menses, and kidney and stomach issues. Testimonies from Mus FescuLer, Mrs. Chan Stienern, and Mrs. E F Custer claim improved health after using the product.
Georgetown Ky July 28 the prosecution called star witness F Wharton Golden whose testimony outlines the mountain men ties to the Republican faction and the plan to back Goebel opponents. Golden details keys to the secretary of state office and Goebel related plots as the assault neared in Frankfort.
Fragmentary items report town events heat relief at the courthouse and court house arguments, hospital condition updates on John Clark Ridpath with Brights disease, and an advertised dealer offering Banxek Sarve remedies for skin and wounds.
Winona Lake Indiana July 28 A conference among George E Vincent Phil secretary and Rev Sobel Dickey deliberates merging Chautauqua and Reading circles. Both will share books and issue a joint Winona edition of the Chautauqua Literary and Scientific Herald. Territory of the United States to be divided between them.
The report details a prisoner at the work house who claimed a lost voice to avoid work after recapture. A surgeon was consulted but the patient refused full treatment, while other notes mention Pearl Curry's recovery from severe malnutrition and Harry Shepard learning his mother is alive in Wisconsin.
A Columbus Ohio reader endorses Peruna as a splendid invig orating tonic for nerves and brain. Letters describe catarrh linked to nervous weakness and praise Peruna for relief and vigor. Additional testimonial notes from Mrs filler and a request for Dr Hartman’s latest book sent free in Columbus Ohio.
Berne opens a distinctive school teaching balloon ascensions and parachute drops led by aeronaut Prof W L Taonan. About six young men enroll in the aerial navigation course as public exhibitions are planned to showcase more ascensions and the enterprise shows promising prospects. In Delph Delph, July 28, the Woodruff heirs in Cin cinnath inherit a valued real estate legacy with a contested title now settled for possible compromise around 200000. In Muncie, Henry Overmannere of Yorktown, after a self inflicted shooting, remains alive with three bullets in his head and two more bullets grazing the forehead in a remarkable accident.
A collage of brief notes: Wild Wortar and Jamies Carver in a race crash with injuries. Miss Trend and Will Toliver hurt in a heap. Carey Bronnenburg slightly injured on Ups-and-Downs. Mrs. Ed Morris wins a case against J N Ritter over assets tied to an accident. Adam Bruce cuts his daughter’s foot while mowing. building fire damages contents but not the structure. John Wells and Melward Boothe accused in a stabbing incident. Misa Shaw and Victores Di College linked to past affairs. health notes on a local woman’s condition after early life struggles.
Miss Bessie Miles of Plymouth Indiana died aged three after swallowing a needle. Only a quarter of the needle was recovered earlier and physicians, after 15 years, failed to remove the remainder. The girl endured five years of severe suffering before death.
Vincennes Indiana July 28 a dry goods store owned by Kubo and Co caught fire yesterday causing an estimated loss of 50000 dollars. Fire crews battled the flames but the structure burned to the ground and nearby buildings were threatened.
Washington reports indicate the postothec department expects orders within 24 hours to arrest ex Director General of Posts Sk. G. Rathbone by Cuban authorities. Included: Oxford Magazine quip about education costs and a testimonial on Folly's Honey for asthma.
An advertisement claims many women suffer from kidney issues and that Foley's Kipsey Cure is the remedy. It asserts the cure benefits most ailing women and directs readers to purchase from all druggists.
Dr D B Carogile of Washita I T reports four bottles of Electric Bitters cured Mrs Brewer of long running scrofula with terrible head and facial sores. The ad claims the remedy purifies blood, treats eczema tetter and ulcers, stimulates liver kidneys bowels and digestion, and costs 50 cents through D Knoefel.
A mishmash of reports covers a Cape Nome wildfire damage, a West Africa capture by Coronel Morland, and U S events from Kentucky to Indiana. Election talk includes Roosevelt speeches in Kentucky and a possible Epworth League convention in Louisville. Treasury balances show $151,280,748 cash on hand. Wheat prices slide as crop conditions signal ample supply. Charles A Towne withdraws from the Populist ticket. Borfevensen named as replacement for vice president.
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