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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1900
Page
1
Report highlights American success in the Paris event while wartime clashes continue from Platkop to Soloman group. Other notes mention fires in Dunsmuir and Prescott, a Klondike gold shipment to Seattle, and political trials in St Louis and Kansas.
Lord Roberts reports heavy casualties after the enemy captured Nitral's Nek near the Crocodile river 18 miles from here. The garrison of Scots Guards Royal Artillery and Lincolnshire regiment was overpowered as reinforcements arrived too late. Other actions included outpost clashes near Durdepoort and Krugersdorp with Boer losses. Authorities note continued Boer arms surrender in Heidelberg district.
News from Goran via Vancouver reports Great Britain has planted the flag on Niue in the South Pacific. A conference with Tonga leaders amended protectorate terms, limiting treaty actions to British consent, and outlining aid only to the British government. Falcon Island reappears after 1898 disappearances, and Apia reports a devastating hurricane at Niuefu.
In a Paris suburb on July 14 M Lases a nationalist deputy fought a sword duel with journalist M Gerault Rich linked to past chamber disturbances. After 11 rounds Lases was wounded in the right arm and the duel halted.
Campau says the Democratic National Committee asked him to chair the National Democratic Campaign Committee. He declined the offer and was asked to reconsider, with a final decision expected soon. In San Francisco, Postoffice Inspector James W. Erwin awaits orders to go to the Philippines to help organize the local postal system there. He will sail on the Sumner next Monday.
In London on July 14 an exceptional heat wave caused numerous sun strokes and prostrations. The thermometer registered 120 degrees in the ear and 86 in the shade at noon.
An oil tank exploded in the Somerville railroad yards during a fire last night, injuring over 100 people and killing two. In Springfield, two cars on the Dayton Springfield Urbana line telescoped after a collision, with about 20 injured.
F B Gossitt founder of La Grange Illinois and prominent local figure died by suicide in Chicago on July 11. He was 80 years old and had long been in poor health.
The rail reducing mill at the Bay View works of the Illinois Steel Company in Milwaukee began operating again after a two week idle spell. More than 200 workers are affected and the wage scale remains substantially the same as in the previous year.
The chamber of deputies in Rome approved the commercial treaty between the United States and Italy. The vote confirms the agreement reached to liberalize trade and strengthen economic ties between the two nations.
Sir Frederick Mitchell Hodgson describes his escape from Komassie after a siege by rebellious tribesmen. He credits secrecy of the route for survival as carriers starved and subsisted on plantains while enduring hardships. Lady Hodgson shared the dangers.
London reports an admiralty order halting further furloughs for channel and reserve squadrons crews. The decision is linked to concerns over a possible French fleet move in the Channel. In Simla cholera spreads with 207 cases and 77 deaths among Sepoys and followers between July 2 and 9. General Wade’s expedition plans to Minnesota are canceled as unrest subsides. San Francisco notes the freight steamer Californian with 8000 tons capacity is chartered to Manila, with Strathyle set to follow with Philippines stores.
Dynamite planted under a corner of Henry Wilson’s residence west of Williamsburg, Ohio, early today wrecked a room and killed 10 year old William Wilson. Kate Tucker was severely wounded. other occupants escaped injury. In London, the War Office reports General Boler says 659 Boer prisoners released reached Ladysmith.
In San Francisco on July 14 charges have been preferred against Captain Charles T. Baker of the transport Somoner. The complaint alleges he confined Henry J. Ryan in the prison aboard ship leading to Ryan's death, and a murder charge is thus preferred.
London dispatches report Li Hung Chang will stay in Canton to direct pro foreign viceroys while allied forces retreating from Tusan fight to defeat their foe. Foreigners evacuate Wan Chan as Boxers threaten and anti foreign banners spread. Chinese claim progress in Tianjin area with 12 new guns and heavy losses for the Boxers, including General Kek.
Lord Roberts reports a Boer assault near Pretoria that led to a serious defeat, two guns captured and about 200 men taken. General Botha appears able to pressure Roberts at multiple points from the springs southeast of Pretoria to Middelburg, Durdepoort, Nitral's Nek, and Krugersdorf. Roberts shows no sign of retreat and hints at worse to come while suffering a bowel illness. Lady Roberts rushed to Beomfontein.
A Somerville oil tank explosion in the Boston & Maine yard sent blazing oil over a crowd of more than a thousand in the yard near the old McLean asylum. Firefighters and railroad workers fought the blaze as bystanders fled. Fifteen were hospitalized and Joseph Hayden of engine company No 1 died early this morning.
In Paris on Wednesday night authorities investigate a suspected arson plot to burn the grand Champe Flysee palace after a watchman overheard two men discussing the plan. Two hermetically sealed boxes of black powder are found next morning, officials have not disclosed powder properties.
A fierce electric storm with 1.72 inches of rain raged three hours in Dobraque Ila. Nellie L. MetQuillman aged 16 was killed by lightning. The Fourth Street incline railway station was struck and shattered. Widespread country damage feared.
A Berlin dispatch cites Lieutenant von Loesch stating that early reluctance to boost legation guards delayed protection. The German envoy opposed adding troops while M. Pichon wept, and ministers later agreed to dispatch detachments of at least 50 men to guard each legation as the Boxer threat grew.
A freight train bound for Oregon from Redding California derailed in multiple spots after a coupling failed above Upton. Seventy loaded fruit cars plunged over embankments near Pioneer Box Factory and Big Canyon while the rest toppled and scattered along the track. No other trains were struck as the out of control train traversed ten miles before derailing near Mott.
Four men were caught in the act of robbing Mason Whitehill's general store in State Center Iowa. Citizens surrounded the building and a pitched battle followed. Ben Whitehill was shot in the leg. one robber was wounded and captured along with an associate. Two others escaped.
A major blaze destroyed the principal mercantile area of Prescott including banks, telegraph offices, newspapers, hotels, and many homes. Losses are estimated between 1 and 1.5 million dollars with insured coverage around 350 thousand. Temporary shelters and rebuilt shops emerge as merchants begin to reopen.
July 17 report from Newcastle California states a major fire destroyed all fruit houses and leading businesses. Loss estimated over 100000 dollars with more than 100000 boxes of fruit burned. Southern Pacific Company hit hard with fruit in storage and rolling stock losses around 85000 dollars.
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