Shot in Wead Fate of an Auburn Man in Honduras
An Auburn man involved in a Honduras incident faces uncertain fate with his companion Albert Thompson, of Auburn, as relatives await further details on the strange circumstances surrounding the affair.
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24 Jul 1900
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Newspaper
Portland Daily Press
Location
Portland, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1900
Page
1
Prince Vanishes in Honduras Lumber Trip
Lewiston on July 23 reports Alva H. Prince, 35, of West Auburn, left April 12 to work for a Honduras lumber firm linked to the Chickering Piano Co of Boston. Prince, who carried $110, planned transport and board at $75 monthly. he traveled with Albert Thompson, tied to the Sawyer murder case acquittals. Thompson claimed to hold a letter about Prince’s death and refused Prince’s father access to it, prompting further inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewiston
Alva HH. Prince
West Auburn
Honduras
Central Americas
Chickering Piano Company
Boston
Prince
Lfe
Tie
Albert Thompson
Thompson
Sawyer
Monmouth
Edgar Thompson
Albert
Mr. H. KR. Printe
Alva Prince
Li Hayé
Thompsow
Mystery surrounding death of son in Honduras
Mr. Prince reported that Thompson claimed to consult the county attorney about a letter but only showed part of it. Prince learned Thompson showed it to another lawyer and that his son was killed by a revolver shot to the head on a beach in Puerto Cortes, Honduras. Albert Thompson vanished and returned. Prince seeks further details from the U.S. consul.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince
Thompson
United States
Puerto Cartes
Honduras
Cong
Albert Thompson
Boston
Edgar
Vhe Quien
Lynching After Assault on 13 Year Old Girl in Huntsville
Elijah Clank, a Black man, was taken from Huntsville jail and lynched near the crime scene. His bullets riddled his body as Sheriff Fulgram defended the prisoner amid a tar and feather mob. Street railway employee William Vining was shot and wounded while trying to reach the jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntsville
Ala
Elijah Clank
Susan Priest
Fulgram
William Vining
Street Railway Company
Gasoline launch Sasco explodes near New Rochelle
At Premium Point New York a 32 foot launch owned by Alfred Crow exploded killing Mrs Crow and her fourteen year old son Harold. Crow was badly injured and not expected to survive. Explosion heard for miles. boat wreckage strewn over shore. Lincoln Neb July 2 fusion Populist state committee protests use of the word Populist as party designation for mid ge party faction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Premium Point
New Rochelle
N. Y
Sasco
Alfred 4. Crow
Lincoln
Neb
Fusion Populist State Committee
Secretary of State
Weather forecast for Boston and New England
The forecast for Boston and vicinity calls for fair weather on Tuesday and Wednesday with continued warmth and light to fresh winds from the southwest. For Maine and New Hampshire the outlook is partly cloudy with light to fresh southerly winds on Tuesday and Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Mass
Washington
Maine
New Hampshire
Portland Weather Summary July 23 2000
Portland meteorological report lists morning and evening readings with barometer values 80.075 and 30.015 inches, temperatures 65.0 and 70.0 F, dew points 57 and unspecified, humidity around 6 and 7, light southerly winds at 3 and 9 mph, clear to oily weather, max temp 90 and min 60, mean 70, no precipitation in 4 hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Weather Observations for July 24 Across Sections
The Weather Bureau report for yesterday July 24 at 8 PM Meridian time lists city by city readings. Boston shows 62 SW cloudy. New York 74 light rain. Philadelphia 62 N cloudy. Washington E 0 clear. Albany 78 8 ply. Buffalo 74 SW clear. Detroit 70 8 clear. Chicago 76 SE cloudy. Paul 76 N cloudy. Huron Dak 74 NE clear. Bis Marke 82 1 clear. Jacksonvill a 80 Sly cloudy.
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Agricultural Department Weather Bureau
Westerday
Meridan
Boston
New York
Philadelphia
Washington
Albany
Buffalo
Detroit
Chicago
Paul
Huron
Dak
Bis
Marck
Jacksonvilla
Chinese Legation Safe Amid Pekin Turmoil
London dispatch reports Sir Halliway MacArtney, counsellor to the Chinese legation, says Pekin legation staff are safe and preparing to move to Tien Tsin. He notes a Russian War Council dispute and an unsettled mood in London. The German minister is said to be unsafe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Halliway MacArtney
Pekin
Tien Tsin
Ministers well to be sent to Tian Tan under escort
London July 24 Chinese minister Sir Chih Chen Lo Feng Luh reports a Sheng Sheng from Shanghai dated July 26 stating Pekin info says Wen Jui an under secretary saw foreign ministers and all were well except the German minister. Gon Yang Lu plans to escort them to Tian Asin to halt military operations. Rumors and strategic moves circulate as powers seek telegraph restoration and proof of minister safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Sir Chih
Chen Lo Feng
Luh
Sheng
Chinese Railways and Telegraphs
Seni
Tien
Asin
Shanghai
Daily Mail
Shan ‘Tung
Pekin
St. Petersburg
Daily Mall
Director of Telegraph Administration
Li Hung Chang
Kino Chou
Wei Hai Wei
Manchuria
Berlin skeptical over Pekin legations safety and cipher theories
Berlin July 23 The German government and press distrust Chinese assurances about the Pekin legations. The foreign office weighs theories about a suppressed or forged Conger despatch and a cipher key seizure. Ambassador White calls one theory plausible if the legation was captured. No decisive China news arrives as questions about a responsible Pekin government persist. Germany doubts action toward Pekin before September and notes Japan’s cooperation with the powers amid Washington policy tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Pekin
Foreign Office
Conger
von Bergen
Robert Hart
Washington
U.S
White
China
Japan
America
Berliner Tageblatt
Diplomacy and China Crises Split US and Powers
A U S stance shows willingness to occupy while McKinley opposes joint action to restore order in China. The National Zeitung argues for advancing on Pekin to test the legations’ safety, while officials say command issues for land and sea remain unsettled and under negotiation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
McKinley
China
Pekin
National Zeitung
Associated Press
France Hears News on Safe Foreign Ministers
Paris July 23 M Del Casse reports a Che Foo consul telegram dated July 21 stating that according to Pekin sources all foreign ministers are safe and the government is taking steps to protect and deliver them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Chinese and British clash near Wei-Hai-Wei
Brussels reports the Chinese charge d affaires saying he has telegraphed to the Tsung Li Yamen to place Baron De Vinck in communication with Belgium. Two British Chinese encounters near Wei-Hai-Wei are described as repulsed in a stubborn fight with no dates given.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brussels
Pekin
Baron de Vinck
Belgium
St Petersbuug
Wei-Hai-Wei
M. Kruitizki
Algatehi
trans-Balkan
Challar
Charbin
Tammany Endorses Bryan and Decries Republican Imperialism
The Tammany Hall general committee adopted resolutions moved by Richard Croker endorsing Bryan and Steverton while attacking Republican expansion, imperialism, and trusts. They condemn slavery of American workers within the U S and warn of a future ruled by monopolies and military service. The silver issue is not mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Tammany Hall General Committee
Wigwam
Richard Croker
Bryan
Stevertson
Tammany Hall
Republican Party
United States
Europe
Zelda
Massachusetts Men At Tien Tien Casualties List
Lowell man Carroll Li Pingree, cited among 9th Infantry casualties of Tien Tsin, is son of H W Pingree. Fall River youth John Seymour of Company A, 5th Regiment, wounded at Tien Tsin as casualty lists circulate from the front July 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell
Mass
Fall River
French expeditionary corps in China named for operations
Paris reports the expeditionary corps of France to participate with the powers in China. The force comprises two brigades, marines and army troops, totaling 13,000 men under war department supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Matin
France
China
War Department
President Will Mediate China Crisis With Conditions
The president signals willingness to mediate between China and the powers but only if Chinese authorities meet specified terms. Publication of the Chinese appeal and the U S answer is expected tomorrow, with emphasis on protection of foreigners and restoration of order in Pekin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
State Department
Hay
Momovert
Pekin
United States
China
Canton
Europe
PekTh
Tay
Gootnow
Filso
Prime Uty
Admiral Remey
Department
Pei Ho
Taku
Tiensin
Secretary Long
Foun
War Department estimates delay for Grant to Nagasaki
A dispatch notes the Grant’s delayed arrival to Nagasaki due to underestimated travel time. It cites a July 18 cable from Prince Luun about safety of foreign ministers, but officials at the State Department later conclude Yuan, not Cuan, was meant, diminishing the message’s value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Department
Nagasaki
Gen
Chaffese
Prince Luun
State Department
Yuan
Cuan
Emperors Edict Setstle Damages For All Except Powers
The state department released an imperial edict dated July and transmitted through Viceroy Liu Kun Yih and Minister Wu. It states the present China foreign powers conflict arose from clashes with Christian missions and the TakU forts incident, and promises settlement of damages with caveats regarding foreign powers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Vuhe State Department
Hay
United States
Fowler
Che Foo
Liu Kun Yih
China
L’aku
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Wead
Albert Thomp
Son of
Auburn
Hatter
Miktile St
Corrin M’s'r
Anderson, Adams & CO
Exchange Street
Firet
Hoorach Andiereon
Onas
C. Adams
Deca Thos
J.arvom
Ip Eodtf
Bama
Local Weather Report
Apollinaris
Queen OF
Table Waters
Boston Journal
Russian Council of War
Tien Talim
Hong Kong
Hallar
Times
Kouropatiin
Stiel Skeptical
Germany
Li Tung Chang
Tammany
Massachusetts
Inter
Vention
Waitt and Bond
Blackstone
Londre
Burbank, Douglass & Co
Russia
Genter & McDowell
Congress
Bemesou
A.M. Wentworth
Practical Optician
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