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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1900
Page
2
Brief dispatches report over a million acres of wheat ruined in Manitoba. Other items note four Russian ambassadors in Paris, storms in Idaho, floods in Georgia, plans to crush Yaquisa in Mexico, and various political and crime updates.
At Hoboken docks a massive blaze aboard the Bremen line ships, including the Maine and Salle, devastates property and endangers lives. Officials fear up to 200 may be dead with hundreds missing or displaced, as rescuers battle the flames and salvage efforts continue.
Official despatches from Shanghai dated July 1 confirm the killing of Baron von Ketteler, German minister, on June 18 as he rode near the legation in Shanghai. Troops and Boxers attacked, hacked his body, and burned the legation and nearby buildings. Foreigners in the capital feared further violence and possible war.
Fire yesterday destroyed the Detroit Journal building and its mechanical business and editorial setup, sparing only the presses which had water damage. Total loss estimated at 75000, partly insured. Wolverine Printing Co suffered 6500 damage, insured.
Shanghai dispatch reports two secret imperial decrees in foreign hands. One dated June 20 blames religious fanaticism against Christians for violent outbreaks. Foreign troops guard Taku and Pekin as relations reach a desperate point.
Berlin reports that the Deutsche Tagges Zeitung says Chambers of Commerce experts endorse the Franco American treaty of reciprocity and urge the interior minister to press for concessions for German products in the United States. The paper criticizes Germany for using diplomatic notes instead of reprisals in response to perceived American mistreatment of German goods.
London dispatch recounts June battles near Lindley Ficksburg and Springs with Boer reinforcements and multiple casualties. Cape Town notes include plans to deport Dutch nationals and Kruger sheltered at Machadodorp amid strategic rail and supply actions.
San Francisco dispatch reports Colonel Noyes imposed martial law at Dutch Harbor on June 8 with the Wheeling gunboat patrolling shore and saloons closed at Dutch Harbor and Unalaska. Deserters were rounded up and the measure was abolished after all runaways were found. The Gustin arrived at St Michael June 15 with 300 passengers and two million dollars in gold dust from Dawson banks.
Governor Johnston mobilizes the Convoy Guards of Evergreen to curb racial clashes near Evergreen Alabama. A white man, Morey, reportedly killed a Black assailant with an axe after his son was beaten. Later, gunfire targeted Morey’s home with two Black residents shot, one fatally.
Hiram Moses of Illinois was shot in the leg by three armed tramps who boarded a stock car near Evanston Wyoming after a Cheyenne to Ogden trip. The assailants robbed the five men and fired six shots as the train stopped, Moses treated at Ogden city hospital.
Utica New York June 30 John T A Doolittle 16 son of ex mayor Charles A Doolittle was instantly killed by lightning while playing golf at the Yanenundahsas club. Dr J N Teeter who was nearby was rendered unconscious for about twenty minutes.
Berlin June 29 report from Vardee Norway claims Andree who aimed for the North Pole in a balloon is safe and the story is ignored here as unfounded.
A large quantity of jewels valued at about 5000 dollars, stolen from Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Gould in London, has been recovered. The suspect, who calls himself Charles W. Blair, 29, a valet, was arrested at Coney Island. A chamois bag on Blair contained gems identified as Goulds.
Washington reports Admiral Kempff admitted an error in his earlier desk report about foreign ministers with Admiral Seymour eight miles from Tien Tsin. The late cable confirms there is no knowledge of their whereabouts and cites reliance on a rumor as the cause of the mistake. The correction comes amid a subdued official mood.
Admiral Seymour reports forces reached Anting near Pekin then retreated after Boxers attacked June 13–14. Rail line destroyed, armory seized, extensive arms stores found, Germans silenced two guns, marines captured key position, relief force arrived June 25, armory burned and troops withdrew to Tien Tsin.
The transport Grant will sail Sunday for Nagasaki carrying 800 men of the Sixth Cavalry, plus 300 recruits and 200 marines, forming the core of General Chaffee’s force to China. The Ninth Infantry, a Manila signal corps unit, and marines in China will join, totaling 6400 to 8000 troops. Three surgeons accompany the hospital corps under Acting Assistant Surgeon John T. Hassell.
FRANKFORT June 30 Governor Beckham refused to approve accounts for Taylor militia service from Goebel's declaration as governor to troop evacuation after the supreme court decision. Salaries claimed total more than 50 000 dollars.
Nine insurgent leaders including Generals Pio Del Pilar Cension Garcia and Alvarez were released after taking an oath of allegiance to the government and renouncing all forms of revolution in the Philippines, with formal acknowledgment of American sovereignty. The oath is stronger than Otis's and was met with bad grace by Filipinos.
The Belle Isle mines near St Johns Newfoundland have closed as companies withdraw staff and move operations to Canada after the recent strike. The steamer Regulus failed to land machinery on the island due to striker refusals, with cargo unloaded at Harbor Grace to await strike termination.
Lord Roberts reports two small Boer repulses on June 26 27 near Senekal and Roodeval spruit. British detachments including Derbyshire light infantry West Australian mounted troops and an armored train repelled assaults. rifles seized and a patrol captured fifty rifles. Total casualties under 150 in the wider engagement.
At the national convention in Chicago the prohibitionists name John G. Woolley of Illinois for president and Henry B. Metcalf of Rhode Island for vice president. Delegates total 730 from forty states as crowds fill the First Regiment Armory while financing plans for a broader campaign are outlined. Separately, a Burlington Route robbery near Bradshaw Nebraska yields $74. detectives and bloodhounds pursue two robbers toward Henderson and the Blue River.
The city of Omaha imposes a fireworks and firecracker ban until 6 PM on July 3 with police patrolling for violators. Mayor Moores orders enforcement to curb Fourth of July celebrations lasting into summer and protect residents from risky displays.
The Colombian revolution is reported ended in Bogota with government troops chasing rebels to Rio Negro. More than 4,500 rebels died in the field and arms were captured. Leadership figure General Moibe is attempting to flee toward the Venezuelan frontier as Barranquilla dispatches confirm victory and a thirty day peace expectation.
In Hubbell Nebraska on Thursday morning the Burlington freight No. 63 crew fought six tramps who tried to board. A brakeman was struck with a brick and knocked unconscious. The rest of the crew joined the melee and two tramps were beaten. Conductor Ed Davidson seized a revolver in the caboose and fired twice, missing all assailants.
A heavy hailstorm swept Auburn Nebraska on June 30 causing extensive county damage. The storm tracked similarly to the June 16 event and intensified losses for Commissioner Conner and local farmer James Sparks where large eight inch hailstones struck.
Havana officials report a Cuban policeman who killed American Welsh has been acquitted amid extraordinary circumstances. Governor General Wood will order an investigation. The fiscal had demanded fourteen years, sparking American indignation and recalling a prior case of a Cuban editor killing an American collector of customs.
Eugene Grenier Jr., a farmer on the reservation, has gone to St. Joseph's Hospital in Sioux City for an operation on his left arm. The procedure aims to save the remaining limb, as the other leg was removed about a year ago due to a long standing bone disease. If he survives, he will have only one arm.
A $1,000 damage slander suit was filed in the district court in Madison on Wednesday by Norfolk resident Herbert Kaufman against J. A. Parker and Fred Nenow. The petition alleges the defendants circulated a story accusing Kaufman of diverting another’s property to his own use, harming his standing at a Norfolk creamery.
Havana reports a surge of interest as the Associated Press dispatch claims about half the U S troops leaving Cuba in coming months. The Second Infantry may depart within ten days, possibly bound directly for China, while Governor General Wood denies the rumor. An officer of the regiment reportedly received a private cable supporting the idea.
Severe thunderstorm hits Crete Nebraska as Mrs. Isley, five miles west, is struck dead in a harvest field. Two of her children and a farm hand were knocked down by the lightning strike.
The old settlers of Valley County gathered at A. M. Stewart’s home on the east side of North Loup River for their annual picnic. A large turnout of original residents attended the event.
In St Louis on June 28 the great transit strike nears its end with the boycott and 300 extra police on duty. Cars operate on all lines with little obstruction, except on north and south routes, as thousands rely on exstreetcar workers for wagon and bus service amid sympathy for the strikers.
Greeley Nebraska June 30 James Fuller a herder for Will Reed was thrown from a horse and suffered a broken arm above the elbow his shoulder was badly bruised and he is receiving medical attention in town
A severe wind storm struck Atkinson Nebraska at about 4:30 Wednesday morning razing several buildings including the new Smokestack water works engine house and destroying signs, buggies, and outhouses with scattered debris and downed power.
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