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Newspaper
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern
Location
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1900
Page
1
Washington cabinet to convene tomorrow to review the Chinese crisis after new developments. A draft American reply to Germany demands surrender of Boxers before talks. Berlin says no such information. Macdonald's transfer to Tokyo seen as significant in shaping diplomacy.
A terse note appears with scattered words from a page item. The legible bits mention Pekin and a last wish or pat example, hinting at a community notice or brief. No clear names, dates, or events are confirmable from the legible text.
Fragmentary note mentions Tedan y and Tel Cable with unclear roles. No discernible event, date, or place emerges from the unreadable OCR snippet.
The Dutch cruiser Dielderland sails toward Delagon Bay to collect former President Kruger and transport him to Hal Jana. In The Hague the foreign affairs minister said compensation would be demanded for Transvaal railway workers’ expulsion. Britain thanked the Netherlands for the offer to use a warship to convey Kruger to Europe, while pledging no interference with his voyage.
The War Department released a dispatch from Pekin dated September 17 noting murders of Atwater's daughter and 26 others at Tayuan, plus Clapp and wife and four others at Taku. It records July 31 killings near Pen Chow Fu, August 15 in Shan Si, and two escapees Dixon and wife and O Curren and wife who fled into the mountains from a mission thirty miles north of Takuan.
William J. Bryan will spend tomorrow and Saturday delivering brief speeches near Lincoln. Next Thursday he will begin a trip through the Dakotas and then continue through outside states, not returning to Nebraska until a few days before the election.
A dramatic late night move in Salt Lake City saw Aquila Nebeker, acting governor, appoint Democrat O W Powers to the United States Senate. The action followed a deadlocked legislature and a bitter contest between A W Alcane and Congressman W H King, with Governor Wells and Secretary Hammond away in Idaho. The appointment, drafted in formal legal form and duly filed, surprised opponents who expected a special session, as Wells was to return by noon. Nebeker, a prominent cattleman, reportedly joked about the maneuver, though the move was treated as real by those involved until Wells’s return.
President McKinley may tour the western states before the campaign ends, with Senator Hanna planning a Canton visit to press for a brief stop in Illinois. Payne endorses the idea as wise after Chicago’s G A R setback. Harrison may back McKinley Roosevelt, while Croker fund pledge is denied. J J Jones to appear at the Democratic HQ tonight.
War cable from General Chaffee reports plans to divide forces between Pekin Hang Tsung and Tien Tsin with one battalion left at Pekin. Some troops remain for winter. Russian regiments move toward Tien Tsin. Conditions in Pekin improve with less crowding and resumed trade. Expedition ordered west to clear roadblocks for coal. Rockhill expected at Taku mid month. Unintelligible portion awaits correction.
Washington dispatch quotes Admiral Remey stating Li Hung Chang has arrived in Pekin aboard a merchant vessel from Taku on September 18 and will proceed at once. He sends thanks for the consideration shown by the United States government.
Reports from Hazleton and Lackawanna indicate strikers gain ground while operators contest claims of higher employment. Superintendents consider starting mines under police protection to break the strike. Hungary attacked a mine boss near Shamokin. Readings unions urge boycott of Redding railroad to halt mining. Pottsville and Harrisburg unions join. Coal shipments show slight drop but expect normal levels as mines run full time.
A dispatch from General MacArthur confirms insurgent activity around Manila and northern provinces. Fighting near Carig and Estella in Isabela province. Filipino forces reported with 600 troops, though counts may be exaggerated. Small engagements noted. additional forces sent to reinforce Samual Young in Luzon as unrest spans Bulacan and surrounding districts.
Milwaukee Wis Sept 20 The National Municipal League convention opened slowly with Charles Bonaparte Baltimore presiding and Charles Richardson Philadelphia vice president delivering the first paper on Does the Model Charter Confer Dangerous Powers on the Mayor Prof Samuel Sparling Madison read a paper on The Municipal Charter of small Cities
After a rally in Danville Iowa the prohibition special proceeded to Chariton arriving early today at 530. A committee escorted the candidate to Court House square for an open air meeting. Mr Woolley attacked the army canteen vigorously. A meeting followed in a grove near the depot.
London explains at the British foreign Office that it is unwise for the powers to accept the withdrawal proposal as they have credible information that the Boxers are ready to reoccupy Pekin as soon as the allies depart. Crona en a hurry. Washington reports a Chinese viceroys’ appeal to open peace negotiations promptly to avoid a prolonged unsettled condition. Japan remains suspicious about Russia's withdrawal and the empress dowager’s government alliance. Russia’s stance appears targeted at punishing Chinese leaders as part of peace terms. The U S embassy in Berlin has not received Washington’s reply to Germany’s note on China.
A meeting of the oratorical association plans a committee to arrange a May debate with Normal Illinois. The committee will send a challenge to Normal and select the debate question if unaccepted. Lewis Arps is elected vice president, replacing Oscar Larsen. The Advance, the school paper, will publish its first issue next week detailing school business and debate coverage.
An attempted burglary was reported at the residence of Juskeph Lick on Mighteenth Street near Origen. Lick woke between one and two am when a glass pane was removed from a rear window and an intruder entered the woodshed before being frightened off while attempting to reach the main dwelling.
The United Society of Christian Endeavor trustees vote to accept Cincinnati as the site for the 20th International Convention in 1901 subject to satisfactory railroad rates and local arrangements. The decision follows an invitation from Cincinnati and is reported from Boston.
The United States Manufacturing Company seeks a reliable knitting concern to locate on the second floor of its Light street two story plant, adding space for expansion. Oshkosh officials see opportunities in idle sites, including the Paige property at 40 Marton Street for a nail rolling foundry and the Praker block for 19 000 square feet, with prospects for gasoline launchers and shoe production.
Dispatches report heavy artillery exchanges at the Pei Tang forts as about 10,000 Allied troops prepare to winter in Pekin. General Chaffee favors tent camps. Germans will supply the largest force with Russians keeping at least 2,000. A joint British German and French plan targets Pao Ting with possible fortifications and continued Boxer activity nearby.
Milwaukee Sept 2 Michael Jordan a 2 butcher was arrested here this afternoon charged with causing the death of Douly B Miller found dead after a severe beating in a gutter in front of the Star Theater Tuesday night. Miller formerly cashier of the theater is said to have accosted a young woman and a man accompanying her returned and beat him severely.
Omitted details note Trooper Dispoans of Bla Algoma St. sale of Moses Hooper residence on Algomna street to Dr Wy Ovinty. Ovinty plans to move his family from Puu-ko-tuk summer cottage to the city next month. previous occupants Mrs. Alicia Amphews and daughter prepared for Europe trip. Assessment placed value around sixty five percent of real value.
Portsmouth dispatch reports Secretaries John Z. Long and Lyman J. Gane left for Washington early today after receiving summons from the resident due to urgent Beit and Warmer matters. Weather forecast indicates rising temperatures and late, warmer conditions with westerly winds.
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