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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1900
Page
3
A cable from Wiliast v. Fee at Bombay reports worsening famine in India despite rains. Crops wither and starvation looms as cholera ravages regions, prompting great anxiety from the India famine relief committee.
In New York August 31 James J. Corbett defeated Charles McCoy in five rounds at Madison Square Garden under the Twentieth Century club. Corbett landed decisive rights and lefts in the fourth and fifth rounds, sending McCoy to the floor for a count. Purse shares were $13,000 for Corbett and $6,000 for McCoy.
To residents in malarial districts, Tutt's Pills are indispensable. They are advertised as keeping the system in perfect order and an absolute cure.
At Chicago August 31 delegates elected Major Bossieur of St Louis as commander in chief for the 1901 Grand Army of the Republic encampment to be held in Denver. The session approved pension reports and debated service pensions while Miss Clara Barton addressed the gathering and resolutions urged railroad rates of one cent per mile for attendees.
Washington reports the US government has acted on Russia’s proposal to withdraw troops from Pekin and awaits replies from other powers. The aim is to reestablish order in China, extend Li Hung Chang’s influence, and prepare for peace negotiations while protecting American interests.
London dispatches view the Russo American plan as the best way to handle the Qing crisis. They note suspicion of Russia’s role, and urge a firm policy while fearing Empress Dowager and Emperor’s split, with calls for evacuation of Pekin and restraint by other powers.
The text notes U S and Russian interest in withdrawing from Pekin and reasons for delay. It reports Amoy panic over Chinese reactions to Japanese landings, looting in India, and German concerns at Hankow with nine German warships en route for Yangtze protection.
Cheyenne Aug 31 posse search for a bandit gang that robbed Union Pacific passenger train No 2 near Tipton station halting the train with a signal then blasting the express safe They moved south toward Colorado and may have used dynamite Five robbers armed with Winchesters carried out the operation and escaped with horses after about an hour no large sum reported officials say the passengers were not notified during the daring act
New York August 31 Hundreds of Christian Endeavorers arriving from Europe on the Aller report touring hardships and unpaid funds. They paid 300 to 500 for personally conducted tours to London and beyond, with mismanaged guides and baggage, forcing many to borrow money to reach Cherbourg while trunks were misrouted.
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