Mob strips elders in Mansfield riot over deportation
A mob in Mansfield Ohio on September 23 attacked Dowtette elders Ephraim Bassinger of Bluffton and Silas Moot of Lima who arrived by Erie train. They were forced to promise leaving town, then held at Richland Buggy Works where Bassinger was disrobed and Moot’s clothing torn before authorities intervened.
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Mansfield
Ohio
Ephraim Bassinger
Bluffton
Silas Moot
Lima
Erie
Ely
Richland Buggy Works
Hassinger
Mbot
Vandalism and Threats Reported in Mansfield Incident
A painting and tarlike varnish covered two elders during an incident in Mansfield. They were restrained, disrobed, smeared with varnish, and displayed before Zion followers before being marched to the city prison. After lard and benzine removal, they were given new clothes and sent away on a Pennsylvania train.
Bryan Hurries to Chicago and Lincoln for campaign talks
Hon W J Bryan departed tonight for Chicago over the Burlington railroad in a hurried trip. The Presidential candidate plans to confer with Chairman Jones and national committee members on campaign strategy and future movements, aiming to reach Lincoln by Tuesday morning. The train is due in Chicago tomorrow morning and Bryan intends to return tomorrow evening.
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Lincoln, Neb
W.J. Bryan
Chicago
Burlington
Bryan
Lincoln
England Disapproves US Position On China Policy
London dispatch reports a divided view on Washington's China policy amid a general election. The Standard warns US action may lessen allied moral influence, while Pekin sources say the Empress Dowager and Emperor will not return to Pekin as the palace is desecrated. An imperial edict hints protection for boxers if dispersed.
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London
United States
Washington
Pekin
Daily News
Tuan
Pei Yang
60 000 Men Go To Work In Steel Mills
The conference committee of the Amalgamated Association of Iron and Steel Workers and manufacturers signed a wage scale valid until July 1901, reopening employment for over 60,000 idle workers. Mills slated to restart include American Steel Hoop at Girard Youngstown Warren Pomeroy Greenville and Republic Iron and Steel at numerous cities including Youngstown Irontown Terre Haute Birmingham Muncie Franklin Moline New Albany Minneapolis Covington Brazil Springfield and Alexandria.
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Cincinnati
Amalgamated Association of Iron and Steel Workers
American Steel Hoop Company
Girard
Youngstown
Warren
Pomeroy
Greenville
Republic Iron and Steel Company
Irontown
Terre Haute
Birmingham
Muncie
Franklin
Moline
New Albany
Minneapolis
Covington
Brazil
Ind
Springfield
Djs
Alexandria
Eye Doctor Highlights School Eye Care Specialty
A physician states focus on student eye health and school children. He reports examining over 1000 students last year and removing hundreds of eyeglasses lenses to improve vision.
Trains Denied by Russia Delayed Allied Relief Forces
Shanghai dispatches report Russians refused to furnish trains for the allied force while Germans and Austrians received ample rail access. Advices say Poi Tang losses reached 300, largely from a mine explosion described as earthquake like. A belated Tien Ysin telegram shows international rail tensions, with British assurances failing when Russians later killed natives near British properties.
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Tien Tsin
Standard
Shanghai
Advises Geting Out From Pekin Troop Withdrawal Plan
Mr William Woodville Rockhill special US commissioner has conferred with US minister and plans to urge Washington to withdraw American troops from Pekin as soon as safely possible The German embassy move is temporarily paused pending Berlin instructions Russians report a Boxer demonstration against the railway and Germans discuss an expedition to Pao ling Iu after main force arrival
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Pekin
Taku
William Woodville Rockhill
United States
Donger
Prince Ching
Washington
Berlin
Pao-ling-Iu
Tuan's Reward and German View on China Sequel
In Shanghai officials push for Prince Juan to join the grand council and Yao Lai to become provincial judge with Box er Kang Yi as deputy, provoking foreign protest. Berlin reacts to the US stance on the Chinese settlement, warning it may harden Chinese attitudes and prolong bloodshed.
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Shanghai
Juan
Grand Council
Yao Lai
Kang Yi
Berlin
United States
Germany
Vossische Zeitung
America
Hanna Explains Trust Issue Speech in New York Visit
Senator Hanna departed Cleveland for New York to remain at Republican headquarters for two to three weeks before returning to Chicago. He said the Chicago speech on trusts was garbled and defended that there are no trusts in the legal sense but acknowledged possible combinations that harm the public. He dismissed the trust issue as a Bryan ploy and said the money question may become paramount. He noted no decision on campaigning in the East but would speak if needed and denied issuing a joint debate challenge with Bryan.
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Cleveland
Hanna
New York
Chicago
Bryan
Democratic Party
Lssne
Ayer sarsaparilla advertised as best medicine choice
The ad claims sarsaparilla and other vegetables used in the best medicine are beneficial. It urges readers to consult their doctor who can obtain Ayer sarsaparilla’s formula upon request.
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Ayer
Aguinaldo Rejects Peace Proposal Amid Philippine Turmoil
The report notes rising insurgent activity in Oanagayan Isabela and northwestern Ligan provinces with American precautionary measures. American casualties in ten days total about 100, including losses at Siniloan Laguna de Bay. Insurgents ordered from Hong Kong junta, amnesty expired September 17, and Aguinaldo’s proclamation freeing American prisoners had limited effect. Archbishop Nozaleda to Spain for decennial report. Monsignor Chapelle to administer during absence.
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Manila
Oanagayan
Isabela
Ligon
Albay
Manilla
Iloilo
Siniloan
Laguna de Bay
Hong Kong
Aguinaldo
Cailless
Lukban
Samar
Hulan Island
Senor Luencamimo
Aguinalso
Nozaleda
Hevia
Spain
Death by own action in Bath man found in attic
Sylvanus G. Davis 64 a Bath joiner at Bath Iron Works hanged himself in his daughter's attic. Discovered by Mrs. Frank Davis, body cut down. Dr. Rideout stated death occurred about 45 minutes earlier. Inquest deemed unnecessary. Davis a Sedgwick Post G A R member survived by wife and son Frank.
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Bath
Sylvanus G. Davis
Frank Davis
O. FE. Rideout
Cotoher Ballou
Davis
Bath Iron Works
Sedgwick Post
No.4
Tragic Household Accident Kills 13YearOld Brother
In Dresden, Richmond, on a September morning, 19 year old Harry Berry accidentally shot his brother 13 year old Jerrill Berry while handling a shotgun in the kitchen. Jerrill died instantly as the blast tore his head, the gun reportedly not loaded.
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Richmond
Dresden
Harry Berry
Carrell ‘Terrill
Jerrill
Corbett Returns to New York Under Assumed Name
James J. Corbett, aboard the Cunard steamer Campania en route to New York, travels under an assumed name after parting with George Considine following an altercation. He plans to sue newspapers for misstatements and to vindicate his name while traveling alone.
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London
James J. Corbett
Cunard Line
Campania
Liverpool
New York
Corbett
George Considine
Weather Outlook for Boston and Washington in Early Week
Boston reports a fair Monday with likely continued fair Tuesday and light variable winds. Washington notes a forecast for New England of fair conditions on Monday and Tuesday with light variable winds.
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Boston
Washington
New England
Portland Woman Jumps From Streetcar. Injured in Bath
Mrs. Leonard Brewer of Portland visited her husband in Bath where he boards with Edward Trask. On Front street she leaped from a moving North End streetcar without signaling stop, hit her head on the pavement, was taken unconscious to Dr. N J Marston, treated, and is nearly well the next day.
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Bath
Leonard Brewer
Portland
Edward ‘Trask
Beacon Street
Front Street
Orficer Wiliam Jack
N. J. Marston
Portland Weather Summary for Sept 28 1900
Portland weather report lists morning barometer 20.823 and thermometer 654 with dew point 40. Afternoon barometer 20.886 and thermometer 60 with dew point 52. Wind shifted from W at 6 mph to NW with light velocity. Clear morning, cloudy afternoon. High 68, low 50, mean 59. Precipitation 0 in 24 hours.
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Portland
Locaweather Bureau
Lourenco Marquez Occupied Komatipoort by British Force
Lourenco Marquez reports that on September 23 British and allied forces occupied Komatipoort with no opposition observed. The brief note records the change in control amid ongoing regional tensions and military movements.
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Lourenco Marquez
Komatipoort
Yellow Fever Surge Reported in Havana
Havana reports thirty one new yellow fever cases since Friday, bringing the total under treatment to nearly one hundred. The update lists ongoing efforts in the city as health authorities monitor the outbreak and deploy medical resources.
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Havana
Weather Bureau Daily Observations Sept 23 8 PM
Yesterday’s observations list multiple U S cities with temperatures ranging from 52 to 74 degrees. Winds vary from NW W SW SE, and skies show clear to partly cloudy conditions.
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The
Agricultural Department Weather Bureau
Boston
P. Cldy
New York
Philadelphia
Washington
Albany
Buffalo
Detroit
Chicago
St. Paul
Huron
Dakota
Bismarck
Jacksonville
Hobson Disputes Dewey Interview Remarks
Lieut Hobson arrived in Montreal and clarified remarks from a Vancouver interview. He said he was not responsible for the statement about Spanish ships being sunk before jettisoned plugs. He noted the reporter conversation led to that claim and explained ships cannot be sunk by striking above the water line, though Dewey forced the Spaniards to sink their ships.
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Montreal
Dewey
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