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Newspaper
Russiaville Observer
Location
Russiaville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1899
Page
3
London Morning Post dispatch from Newcastle Natal reports war correspondents fleeing Johannesburg to avoid arrest. It claims Boers plan to invade Natal and cites government orders to arrest leaders of advocating claims.
Pretoria officials foresee unavoidable war as Boers plan to push across the Natal border. Correspon dents report preparations for a rapid strike and traders halting orders, fearing rail cutoffs and shortages amid imminent conflict. Several named figures escape with the writer as tension mounts.
At the Vine Street Congregational Church a heated clash erupted after Murat Halstead denounced sympathizers of Aguinaldo as traitors. The anti imperialist audience clashed as questions followed, chairs toppled, but no blows landed and Halstead was escorted out.
In Cleveland Ohio a streetcar on the Wilson Street line between Feo il and Quincy streets exploded at night. Six passengers were aboard five were injured with broken legs while the crew and one passenger escaped unharmed. The blast lifted the car off the track and wrecked flooring. Passengers were trapped until crew freed them. The explosion was heard three miles away. no suspects or perpetrators identified.
President McKinley and Mrs McKinley spend a few days in Canton Ohio after a long absence. A vast crowd welcomed them as they traveled from Alliance to the Barber home. A reception committee of local officials greeted and escorted the president through town, with smiles and greetings noted by onlookers.
Des Moines reports George D. Herron a Christian socialist professor from Iowa College lecturing to the Populist State convention. He claims imperialism dominates the campaign and predicts McKinley’s reelection while calling him a traitor for the Philippine policy. He notes no action on his Iowa college position and expresses interest in Tolstoy’s Russia.
Washington dispatch reports Gen. Fitzhugh Lee’s Cuba assessment favors an independent Cuban republic with a U S protectorate. He urges a census, limited suffrage, and elections, plus a model judiciary and continued U S supervision and troops to safeguard rights and property.
Comptroller of the Currency Charles G. Dawes arrived in Chicago from Madaline Island and endorsed a House campus bill backed by the President on a gold reserve fund. He said a gold basis would back currency, with $125 to $150 million set aside to redeem greenbacks, improving national prosperity due to good crops and farm-debt liquidation.
A fierce Thursday gale along the Labrador coast wrecked eleven fishing vessels driving them ashore at various points. The extent of damage on northern Labrador remains uncertain but feared severe with possible loss of life.
General Funston warned insurgents would not surrender and must be whipped into submission. He favored continuing operations in Luzon to scatter small bands, enabling future peace and freedom of movement for Europeans. He stressed cavalry as essential for rapid pursuit and decisive action against insurgents.
Rennes reports the Dreyfus trial exposing fresh tears as witnesses recount the harsh treatment he endured on Devil's Island. Generals branded him a traitor, and he wept when the court heard the January testimony of Captain Lebrun Renault and others.
Major Forzinetti recounted Dreyfus's inner struggle and his wife's angelic intervention guiding him toward duty. Dreyfus confessed to Col. Du Paty de Clam about the pordereau denial, then expressed gratitude to his wife before dissolving in tears as guards and Mme Dreyfus observed.
Five men from Colonel Bell's regiment encountered a rebel outpost near Porac on Sunday. In the ensuing fight one American was killed and another wounded. The rest drove off the rebels and captured a bull cart to remove the injured. Rafael del Pan, a Spaniard linked with the Filipino junta in Madrid, is said to seek Japanese recognition for Filipino insurgents. He was reportedly active along the Chinese coast.
Senator Beveridge arrived in Indianapolis Friday evening, greeted by the Marion Club at Union Station and escorted to the Denison. That night the senator and Mrs. Beveridge were hosted by the club on Meridian Street. he made no address and declined interviews.
Senator Morgan of Alabama pledges a cotton crusade to move two thirds of global cotton to an American city in Manila. He argues America can bypass British brokers, cutting costs and empowering U S growers while Manila becomes a major world cotton hub and shipping center.
Washington reports two Manila dispatches from the War Department. The first notes a four day railway completion to Angeles, infantry battalions relieving Tennessee units, and volunteers nearing departure. The second records September 1 grave decorations for the Tenth Pennsylvania and an address by Chaplain Sutherland in honor of Colonel Hawkins.
Nevada Senator William M. Stewart proposes a Congressional resolution to pull the United States from the Paris Exposition. He would repeal the appropriation for the exhibit and halt all work, calling for recalling the invitation to participate. He cites the Dreyfus affair and French military dishonor as motives.
A Washington special reports civil service officials describe a pattern of preferring men for vacancies in federal offices. Officials cite extended hours and adaptability as factors, with Treasury Assistant Secretary Vanderslip noting some women are less efficient and more entrenched in their posts, leading to fewer promotions for women.
Texington special W C Owens former congressman who succeeded Col W C P Greckinridge denounces William Goebel in Bowling Green and argues Goebel is a murderer robber and liar. He accuses Goebel of aiding a minority nomination and urges voters to back John Young Brown amid a sensational denunciation in a fierce political confrontation.
New crisis in San Domingo as President Figueroa resigns. Ministers stay on until a provisional government forms before elections for President and Vice President. Provinces like Santiago and La Vega back the revolution. Santiago reports a strong fight and expected peaceful submissions elsewhere. General Figueroa heads to Agua as political prisoners are released and revolutionaries advance.
Reports from Bippus, northeast of Wabash, say a haunted graveyard has a ghost in a sheet of flame. Locals claim to have seen the specter wandering among tombs. when approached the apparition vanishes and then reappears elsewhere in the cemetery.
Chicago readers hear debate over licensing and bond requirements for women cyclists after Walter M. Cowell suffers injuries attributed to a woman's erratic riding in Kenosha. Cowell proposes an ordinance to mandate competency tests and bonds to protect public safety.
Manila August 30 6 30 p m reports Aguinaldo the Filipino leader has ordered rebel generals in the province to close on Imus and take the town Troops concentrate around the town from the lake country An outpost of seven hundred men guards the Dasmarinas road and an equal force holds Anabo the Americans fortify the town and expect no large assault
Dispatches report Colonel Baylers with two field pieces attacked a native ambush near Cebu. The Americans drove the natives from trenches into hills with no American casualties and some heat exhaustion. Charleston guarded Manila as Fourth Infantry prepared for possible insurgent attack on Imus.
Fort Worth special: Frank Tomlinson of Burns, Iowa and Gus O Keefe of Colorado City, Colo, consummate a major deal. A 40000 acre ranch across Terry Dawson Gaines and Lynn counties is sold to Ed Swift and J Tomlinson of Chicago. Seven thousand cattle at twenty dollars each push the total to 165900 dollars.
An estimated 50 000 participants attended Labor Day events in Elwood with John J Griffiths of Indiana delivering the principal oration. The parade was hours late as railroad delays disrupted delegations. Union leaders expected 140 additional state Labor Day celebrations and district demonstrations were favored.
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