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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1900
Page
1
Count von Waldersee reaches Hong Kong while Hua Banna faces severe yellow fever. Boers and Ikritich clash over Komatipoort as wreckage cleanup continues in Galveston. Murder near Junction City and labor strikes surge as 118,000 United Mineworkers halt work.
Berlin report says allies seized the Pei Tang and Lu Tai forts with heavy losses. London dispatch notes surrender demanded after German and Russian pressure. Tien Tsin fronts prepare for a dawn assault with 6 500 troops joining in the vicinity of Taku. American postal arrangements extend to Tianjin and Pekin.
Lord Roberts cables from Nelspruit describe 3000 retreating Boers with 700 entering Portuguese territory and others dispersed across the Komati region. He notes Long Toms and field guns destroyed, leaving only marauding bands and a Doornberg position held by one unit. Separately Walsh to sell Camp Byrd mine for 15 million to Belt Morgan syndicate. Hammond to verify ore claim in Ouray.
Colonel William S. Patten announces free transport to the United States for remains of soldiers sailors and civilians buried in overseas possessions. The burial corps will sail on the Hancock October 1 from San Francisco to the Philippines and handle interments in Honolulu Guam China and the Philippines with ships cargo.
Philadelphia reports a slow growth in striker numbers while mine owners resist arbitration. Clergy including Father Pillips and Archbishop Ryap seek amicable settlement. Coal scarcity grows as major carriers cut output, sheriffs and companies prepare for possible clashes. No outbreak yet as leaders keep control.
A Shenandoah coalfield riot left two dead a man and a girl and several wounded after a sheriff posse fired on rioters. Troops were ordered by Governor Stone to restore order as six collieries closed and more shutdowns were planned.
Warren F. Harrison, foreman of the Rocky Mountain Bell Telephone Co., was killed by lineman James Burke in a Brig ham City drug store. Burke, who was arrested, gave no reason. the men had been close friends.
In Belgrade Montana a major fire destroyed most of the town including the hotel owned by West Riley where the blaze started. Riley perished from burns and property loss is estimated at fifteen thousand dollars as the town lacks an organized fire department. Paris notes Galveston land fund now reaches one hundred thousand francs.
In Winnemucca Nevada at noon three men robbed the First National Bank. They forced cashiers to open the safe and carried away about $15,000 in gold. Five bank staff were led outside, then the robbers fled on horses as shots were exchanged. A pursuit by officers and a posse followed.
From Pekin dated September 16 allied commanders plan to evacuate as winter nears. British and American forces pull back while foreign residents are warned to leave. The city’s control appears fragile amid rising unrest and attacks on Christians.
In the Sept 25 report from St Johns Newfoundland an unnamed American fishing vessel foundered on the Grand Bank during last week's gale with about 20 crew lost. The French banker Thornton F Jard lost 17 crew, six escaped. the hooner Eddie three men. the Dolphin five men. many vessels damaged and several fishermen drowned while at sea.
Calcutta reports continuous extraordinary rainfall for four days. Half the city is submerged and streets flood to three feet in the north. Numerous houses have collapsed and fears rise as the downpour persists. About 85 inches of rain have fallen.
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