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Newspaper
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern
Location
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1900
Page
1
Foreign reports cite mass killings and ongoing bombardment at Tien Tsin with foreign concessions burned and the American consulate destroyed. Dispatches detail Russian occupation, allied forces in transit, and U.S. troop moves as authorities seek to reinforce the endangered city amid chaotic conditions.
Neenah Wisconsin June 22 A three year old boy John Hart son of Charles Hart was fatally wounded by his twelve year old cousin Martha Price who displayed a pistol and it discharged striking him above the eye the skull fractured. A Chicago North Western brakeman Thomas Pullam escaped serious harm when a log car toppled and he leapt into a canal as logs fell into water near the John Strange paper mill.
Crop reports from the Dakotas and Manitoba show worsening conditions with experts predicting limited yields. July futures rose briefly, then eased, with corn and wheat prices fluctuating as traders reassess the market based on northwest harvest concerns.
Garrioga June 22 At the thirty third annual convention of the American Railway Master Mechanics association assessments were made of first watt and steel tied wheels advantages of tonemity base formative power statistics on flanged tires and on compound locomotives.
M D Ratchford resigns leaving vacancy filled by Charles Tachman of New Jersey as member of the Industrial Commission. Washington appears in the text with unclear role. a note mentions a woman marrying for a home and paying high market price.
In Chicago on June 22 a ruling by Judge Tuley ousted Western Union Telegraph from collecting daily market quotations on the board of trade floor. The exchange will start gathering and sending its own quotes to telegraph firms, a move seen as pivotal in the bucket shop ticket service dispute pending court decision.
Washington June 22 The cabinet discussed a critical China situation after receiving a telegram on vessel movements in Chinese waters The president ordered preparations to possibly deploy additional troops and a telegram to General MacArthur at Manila to gauge available forces A transport and troop readiness plan may be issued tomorrow if the need grows The postmaster general recounted a Philadelphia convention during the session
North Wisconsin Saengerfest opened in Green Bay Wis with a lavish display of decor. A reception at Turner Hall will feature Governor Scofield and brief welcomes from Mayor Murphy and President Kuestermann. The first concert is set for tomorrow morning at the new Music Hall in Hagermeister Park.
During a severe thunderstorm in Gillingham eight miles north of Richland Center, lightning hit the United Brethren church during services. Lewis Peckham was instantly killed while Julian Hart and Foley were knocked unconscious and the building was wrecked.
A terrific wind storm swept through the Sear Fera area of Peru Indiana on June 2 followed by four distinct cloud bursts. The event caused extensive damage and dropped about four and a half inches of rain. Recovery teams report substantial material losses.
From Philadelphia June 22 a lively day featured relay and bicycle races, fencing bouts, and apparatus work. A R Evens of Chicago won the one mile and five mile events, Julius Schaeffer of Philadelphia was runner up in both. The 6M yard relay went to North St. Louis in 871.5 seconds, with Chicago and Philadelphia teams placing. Carl Walhart and Touls O Griener led fencing, while horizontal and parallel bars contests engaged competitors.
Jackson Miss June 22 reports partial returns from about forty of seventy five county primaries show Governor Lengman Senator Morey Lt Henry and General Cameron elected as delegates to the Kansas City convention.
A major fire in Pittsburg on June 22 gutted the Eichbaum five story building at 242 Fifth avenue and spread to Duff's college, Platt's restaurant, the Exchange National Bank, and others. By 2:25 p m the block was in danger, many occupants fled, and losses were estimated in the hundreds of thousands. Several students were unaccounted for but no confirmed deaths were reported. The blaze origin remains unknown.
Quar termaster General Ludington received word from Colonel Miller that Hancock sailed to San Francisco after storm delays and Warren will sail south to San Francisco next. Logan's start from Manila for Taku with the Ninth Infantry is expected on the 24th. Movement of the Manila Dagupan railway troops is delayed by interior storms.
The Religious Root Garden atop the Merritt building at Eighth Avenue and Nineteenth Street opened Sunday with three services, including a twilight session from six to seven. Director TI H Radcliffe plans refreshments later. 1800 seats, garden decor, and a future program of ice cream and lemonade. Summer Sundays and various rooftop venues are noted, but the garden remains little known and the day was cool.
St Louis June 2 The strike situation has quieted. Transit cars run on all divisions, armed guards remain at power houses and car sheds. Police barracks deserted. no assaults or bombings in 48 hours. Inquest into three strikers’ deaths continues with witnesses examined. no identifications made. Sheriff’s posse strength reduced. inquest adjourned to Saturday morning.
National Chairman Hanna day held a conference with Joseph H. Manley Henry C. Payne Senator Scott and other committee members to settle accounts and discuss matters before adjournment. There was talk about the new executive committee named by Chairman Hanna and Major Ashbridge lauded Senator Tianna for Philadelphia's role in the convention.
London June 2 W Y Gilbert celebrated dramatist applied in chancery court for an injunction to restrain American actress Jeanette Steer from continuing the production at the Comedy theater of his play Pygmalion and Galatea arguing she materially altered the business arranged by him and as has been played under his direction by other actresses. The hearing was not completed and adjourned for a week.
A cable laid by the Michigan Telephone company connects St Ignace and Mackinac Island, establishing fresh communication links for Fat and others. The connection enables voice and signaling across the straits for the first time, with exchanges reported from various points this afternoon.
The Music Teachers National Association conference in Des Moines Iowa wrapped up with a Cincinnati orchestra concert and a piano recital by Richard Burmeister of New York. The 1929 event paused on New Year's planning for next year with no site chosen.
The piece recounts millers in China sewing and dressmaking by men, copying American garment details. A shipboard mishap led to a pearl button being replaced with a similar ugly one, prompting a humorous exchange about likeness as a Chinese worker seeks a matching button.
Milwaukee June 22 The International Mining Congress adopts the plan of permanent organization naming the body the International Mining Congress. It outlines fraternal aims, better mining laws, and a national department of mining with annual meetings. Officers and an executive committee are elected. next convention travels to Boise City Idaho.
The will of the late Captain Samuel Watney has been used for probate. It details bequests to relatives and friends, values the estate at about 765,000, and lists specific gifts to Emily Whitney, Harriet Lewis, Emeline Whitney, Rose Funke, Ernest Wachting, Bauter siblings, George and Stanton Patterson, Annie and May Whitney, Henry Whitney, Luther Whitney, Whitney Calhoun, Charlotte Reynolds, Mr and Mrs Stebbins, with residuary remainder to Harriet H. Lewis for Emeline Whitney's lifetime. Elwin A. Bauter is named executor.
London reports the colonial marriage bill introduced by Lord Strathcona was passed in the house of Lords. Cambridge, Mass experiences a Cuban influx with women teachers housed near the college. Harvard coordinates shelter, meals, laundry, and language aids. payments are made via the bursar, with no charges to the Cubans.
Governor Roosevelt traveled from New York to Oyster Bay after meeting with Senator Platt and party officials including Gen Francis Green and B B O'Dell. The exchange remained courteous as Roosevelt planned to skip a Carnegie Hall address due to his nomination. Platt’s condition improved after rib injury. The Roosevelt letter to President McKinley expresses gratitude for the ticket honor.
The Frank Leach Hardware Co reports a $10 swindle by a well dressed stranger this morning around ten o clock. He bought three packs of tacks and paid with a $20 bill, aided by two confederates outside. In the ensuing change the amount became mixed and Mr. Leach found himself short $10. Police investigated and stationed officers at outbound trains, but the suspects did not appear.
Mrs Sarah Whitemarsh longtime Omro Junction resident died at five this morning at the home of her daughter Mrs George W Edwards in Neenah after a long stomach tumor. She was born in 1854, sixty four years ago, spent much of her life in Omro Junction and was highly esteemed. Surviving are three daughters Mrs George W Edwards Antigo Mrs J Monroe Green Bay and Miss Grace Whitemarsh Omro Junction and two sons A C Whitemarsh Green Bay OG J Whitemarsh Omro Junction. Funeral will be Sunday at 2 pm from the Omro Junction church Rev Stephen Smith officiating.
Charles Schmidt was found guilty of assault in municipal court with a $2 fine and costs and Patrick Quilty testified Schmidt tracked him with an ax over a fence dispute. Schmidt appealed to county court. Quilty seeks $2,000 in damages. Joergers' trial set for Monday on attempted murder charge.
The second excursion by Oshkosh merchants arrived at noon with about 100 aboard. The Fashion was chartered for the trip and crowds from Omro Eurekah and Butted Morts joined. Rain kept many away, making attendance lower than the first event.
A Milwaukee gathering of International Printing Pressmen’s Helpers and Assistants adjourned sine die after a brief, uneventful session. The brief note reports the group concluded its business without any significant action or announcements.
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