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Newspaper
Potosi Journal
Location
Potosi, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1900
Page
2
In New Jersey a farmer is awakened by a pet robin that helps deter trespassers. The report notes rising prices for pet robin alarms and mentions a church dispute in Hackensack where Rev. W D Holly forbids women to remove hats, citing scripture.
The American steamship Paris, wrecked on the Manacle rocks last year and repaired in Cardiff, will receive an entirely new bottom and engines. The boilers will develop 20,000 horsepower, 2,000 more than the old setup, and the ship is slated for a seven month launch as the Philadelphia.
A dispatch from Canaan reports a bolt of lightning struck a house, ripped out a side, and lit a parlor lamp, an event said to have cured the homeowner of rheumatism. The Maine press hosts a contest to crown the state's champion.
The piece notes many Americans travel to Europe to view sights discounted at home. It highlights the cog railway up the Rigi Kulm, 4% miles long with a 4,072 feet ascent and a maximum grade of 1,320 feet. It also compares Pike's Peak, 8% miles long with a 6,100 feet ascent, averaging 846 feet per mile.
A member of the Chinese commission to the Paris exposition, now in Paris, tells a Frenchman that China is ready to fight all Europe. He claims China has an unbeatable army, will astonish the world, knows Europe’s map better than Europeans, and has plans for the future.
During the fiscal year ending June 20 last 341711 foreigners entered through New York Port. The year’s total migration likely exceeds 530000. The shift since 30 years ago shows newcomers mainly from southern and eastern Europe, whereas earlier flows came from western and northern Europe.
Everett Prior of Jersey City N J ran away from home on June 23 defying his father’s orders to wash dishes cook and perform chores. Arraigned before Magistrate Zeller in Harlem police court he claimed abuse and that his father wanted to make a girl of him. The magistrate ruled he had acted rightly and placed him in the custody of his cousin.
In New Zealand a small eight page weekly called the Pleiades is edited by Towhiao, a royal figure who writes in English and the native tongue. Though not independent sovereign, when he sits in the editorial chair he rules all he surveys.
The shah of Persia praised a Paris guard contingent of mounted bicycle police and plans a home force of 60 bicycles. He sails with nine automobiles, 100 telephones, ten sewing machines, three phonographs and many curios, mostly Made in USA.
Professor Bernard Moses informs President Wheeler that the United States Philippine Commission recommends sending many bright young natives to the United States for education so they can return as instructors. Moses notes considerable numbers of eager and capable students among island youth.
Purvis & Co of Williamsport Pa a leading banking house announces it will pay in full all claims against Purvis & Co of Baltimore the firm that failed in 1868 The ad says debts are of honor and will be paid regardless of statute of limitations or bankrupt laws The Baltimore firm’s current head was a boy at the time and aims to clear the family name of all debts
A new street railway improvement uses a paper layer between the tire and wheel to eliminate noise. The system allows worn tires to be unbolted from the paper ring on the outer rim, with chilled steel wheels forming the base and a new wheel created by replacing the tire.
A long list of Missouri notes covers a new Dawn based Twilight paper, editor Herman Ruther of the Ozark News, resignations of A Haseltine and appointees like George C. Toel of Maryville. Reports include hay fire 25 tons, a Buchanan county farmer, a Liberty bill, Central college opening to women, Granby ore plant, Otterville bull injury, Fulton runaway death, Daneenberg mine cave incident, Universal Friends of America license in Missouri, and a Kansas City infant’s summer-illness death.
Li Hung Chang seeks a high level peace envoy to negotiate a cessation of hostilities with the powers. The United States has yet to reply, and cabinet discussions are anticipated. Beijing troops remain besieged in the imperial palace area as emperors possibly flee Pekin.
The St Louis Exposition prepares for a full forty day program with Bryan expected on a notable day, plus McKinley Stevenson and Roosevelt day events. A military drill in early October features national officers and state units from several states. Indoor carnival runs Sept 24 29 with medals and prizes, while special days attract groups with ticket blocks for profits. Exhibits include Belgian hare, X ray, Mississippi river paintings, Tissot artworks and clergy press view. Col Hopkins stages vaudeville in Music hall and Seymour’s band plays four daily concerts.
London August 21 Military men laud the Japanese troops for gallantry and efficiency in the China campaign. A British naval officer who served with the Japanese during the earlier war says they rival the best European regiments in steadiness and dash. At Pei-Tsang their cavalry charged a Chinese battery sabring gunners, a display described as magnificent. Their impetuousness costs them men, yet they show bravery and endurance akin to European armies.
The Farley Missouri incident ends in the deaths of Dr Starley Harrington his uncle James Wallace his mother in law Mrs William Wallace and Sheriff J P Dilingham after a spree and a long pursuit. Harrington shot the sheriff and was killed by the sheriff's son as he tried to flee. He had just raided a store clerk and fired into a crowd before engaging the pursuing officers.
Viceroy Curzon reports continued heavy rains in drought regions with crops looking favorable in central provinces and Berar while prices stay high though free kitchens may soon end. Cholera is widespread in Hyderabad and Bombay with 5,655,000 relief recipients noted. Roberts dispatch cites Hamilton capturing two Krupp guns at Oaliphant's nek on August 17 and engagements August 19 with few casualties. 684 Boers surrendered at Harrismith on August 19. Liverpool imports show wheat 56,300 quarters from Atlantic ports, 23,000 from Pacific, 19,000 from other ports. corn imports from Atlantic ports 84,600 quarters.
Denver Col Aug 21 Several hundred delegates to the National Farmers congress have arrived and will begin sessions in Colorado Springs Tuesday. They spent today on an excursion around the loop sightseeing around the city and vicinity.
Judge John Beverly formerly of the Washington state superior court died at his daughter Mrs. John H Bostwick home in Amsterdam N Y He was born June 18 1823 in Oppenheim Fulton County New York his death occurred on August 21 in the city
Wichita Kansas August 21 Mr Huff a cattleman and farmer was shot dead in his own home in Custer county Oklahoma Friday night by someone who fired through an open window
The city marked the end of the third week of a heat wave yesterday as government readings reached 96 degrees while street thermometers reported 100 to 106. The hot spell has persisted with highs near the mid nineties to century mark across areas.
Berlin on August 21 reports Emperor William honored artists who exhibited at the Berlin exposition. A note states there were no Americans among the recipients.
An old time medicine ad promises a one day cure for cola ingestion using Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. It pledges refunds through druggists if the remedy fails. The offer lists a price of 25 cents and reinforces the product as a quick fix.
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