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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1900
Page
5
San Francisco July 24 residents of a gated district threaten damages of 920,000 against the city or a claim against federal authorities claiming a plague scare was faked by health officials. Attorneys say the purported bubonic plague never touched the town.
Charles R Westervelt secretary treasurer of the Dime Savings Bank in Newark faces charges of stealing between 35 000 and 10006. Depositors crowded the bank as officials announced plans not to reopen. Westervelt admits theft of about 38 000 to 40 000. Bank directors intend to use 30 and 90 day law to straighten affairs.
July 14 reports warn of rising danger from the Blanket Indians at Red Lake as war dances and rifle volleys raise tensions. Indian police and 20 mounted men move toward the agency, with settlers arming and a petition seeking state troops. Fears grow for Capt. Mercer’s safety as forces reportedly number over 300.
Portland exporters who sent shipments to the Philippine islands move to sue the Galbes States government for the return of duties paid at Manila. Papers will be filed in the court of claims in Washington, with an appeal to the Supreme Court if the decision is adverse. Claims amount to about $16,000.
Lord Roberts has no new word on the Nitrals Nek affair. Lincolnshires worst loss shows Col. Roberts wounded and captured as British hold firm until nightfall and cavalry flee. Boer reports put British casualties at over 200. Chester boy dies from lockjaw after blank cartridge wound on July 4. ten year old Thomas Clerg dies in Chester hospital.
The middle-of-the-road Populist party in North Dakota fields a full state ticket with C. G. Major as candidate for governor while other items note Paul Binet under a pen name ill with appendicitis, Chile floods washing out bridges, Santa Fe telegraph operator disputes resolved, and Dakota wheat crops forecast around 185 to 159 million bushels versus last year’s 210 million.
Cleveland July 14 The national executive committee was announced by Chairman Hanna of the Republican party with members Graeme Stewart Illinois Henry C Payne Wisconsin Richard C Kearns Missouri J W H Stanley Maine M B Scott West Virginia Frederick C Gibbs New York Franklin Murphy New Jersey Myron T Herrick Ohio Harry S New Indiana. Heath to resign as Second Assistant Postmaster General within a week or ten days.
Letter from G Rudolph of Brooklyn to the U S Treasury paints Nome Alaska gold camp grim. He reports few find gold, high costs, 29 000 in district, heavy destitution, and looming smallpox and typhoid threats. Prices for meals beds and coal are steep as tents blanket a crowded beachfront camp.
Mr Fank was kicked in the face while helping to stable horses at Mr Wm N Whitmore's Hopeland farm. A horse struck another shale horse nearby, delivering a severe facial injury with a deep cut and mashed features.
Special Dispatch to The News from Des Moines Iowa July 14 reports United States Senator Gear died today. A New York native born April 7 1825 he moved to Illinois and Iowa before entering public life. Gear served as Burlington mayor, Iowa House speaker, governor of Iowa, served in Congress and as Assistant Secretary of the Treasury before becoming a U S senator in 1905. He was a Republican.
Special Dispatch from Paris reports at the international Contesta meet Kranstein won the 110 meter hurdles and Jarvis of Princeton won the 100 meter dash.
Special dispatch states Governor Kahanki issues a proclamation favorable to the Boxers in Honan as reported from Wasaixoroy on July 14. The note suggests continued Boxer influence amid local governance changes and tentative support from provincial authorities.
Richard T. Sappington of Libertytown dies suddenly at home after a hearty dinner. He leaves a widow and seven children and is to be buried at St. Peter's Catholic Church Liberty. Biram Z Zimmerman of Charlesville dies of cancer at about 60, survived by widow, daughter, sister, and two brothers. funeral at Zion Reformed Church. A dog catcher reports first arc of a black and white dog, owner Mr A O McCardell, seized and to be kept for 46 hours or killed if unclaimed.
Mr. James Bailey an employee of the Frederick Brick Works was caught in a clay mine cavein yesterday and buried under earth. Workmen nearby dug him out and found he had no broken bones though badly bruised. He is resting comfortably today.
Reports from Canton say Li Hung Chang will direct viceroys from Canton and aid terms of peace with Prince Ching and Yung Lu. Foreigners evacuated Wen Chau, Hoxern threats loom, and Pekin casualties rise as siege conditions worsen. Western ministers seek cipher communications with Washington and Pekin amid chaos.
Chevalier Tree tanove of Washington won the contract to erect the Confederate monument in Springfield, Missouri. The $32,000 statue, funded by United Confederate Veterans and Daughters of the Confederacy, should be ready by June next year and will honor Confederate soldiers. Governor Charles Allen of Porto Rico arrived in Washington to confer with the president before returning home for a two week stay aboard the Mayflower.
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