11 Jul 1900
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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1900
Page
1
A tangled set of reports from Pekin and Shanghai describe the Boxer resistance near Tien-Tin and the heavy fighting between allied forces and Chinese troops. British, Japanese, and Russian units face large Chinese assaults while warships and volunteers are mobilized to protect foreigners and key ports.
July 4 reporting heavy Chinese shelling of the foreign concessions in Tien Tsin. Civilians sought shelter in the town hall and Astor hotel as 10 or more shells struck. Japanese, Russian, and French forces engaged the Chinese artillery with limited success. Casualties reported among Japanese. other losses unknown. Allied forces around 10,000 with 800 Japanese arrivals. Villagers note Boxer presence and evacuation plans for women and children to Japan via Taku and Chefoo.
Yellow fever in Havana at Quemados has nearly disappeared with no new cases for ten days. Major Surgeon Ducker, previously infected in Mobile in 1878, is the only serious case remaining. Two other patients are convalescing and expected to leave hospital soon as premises are disinfected. Mrs. Edmunds, widow of Major Frank H. Edmunds, has recovered from yellow fever and was notified of her husband's death yesterday.
Honolulu reports in San Francisco that Kohala plantation owners John Hind and J B Collins plan a labor mission to the southern states. They seek 400 or more Black laborers, offering paid passage and wages, with Japanese laborers to be dismissed if enough workers are found.
Baltimore fighter Joe Gans earns a disputed win against Albert Griffith known as Young Grifo after a close bout halted in the 13th round. Referee stopped the heat as Griffith showed exhaustion and Gans pressed the attack in a tense final phase.
The Democratic opening of the 1900 campaign in Lincoln featured William J Bryan Charles A Towne General Weaver and Webster Davis among speakers. Bryan praised former Republicans and urged citizens to vote for the party platform promising reform and opposition to imperialism in front of about 13 000 attendees.
The sixth annual Pennsylvania Bankers Association convention began in York with opening remarks by President B. S. Shumaker of Huntingdon. York Mayor Robert F. Gibson welcomed delegates, and speeches followed including Shumaker's address and reports from the secretary and council. The group praised recent federal financial law and the refunding feature, noting improved U.S. credit stability and value measures.
Nearly 2000 delegates gather for the national education convention in Charleston. W Th Welsh chairs the local committee as Governor McSweeney and State Superintendent John J McMahan address educators. Dr W M Harper of the University of Chicago speaks on a proposed national university and the need for careful planning.
The thirty sixth annual grand lodge meeting of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks opened in Atlantic City. Grand Exalted Ruler to succeed J. M. Allen was Jerome J. Fisher after a vote of 38 to 8. J. C. Reeve elected esteemed leading knight, with OCn and Secretary George Reynolds to be re elected. six candidates compete for the next convention.
War office lists South Africa casualties for the wet ending July tenth. It shows 1 officer and 180 men killed and wounded or captured, 2 officers and 4 men killed by disease, and 72 officers and 1,006 men invalided home. Total casualties reach 48,185 officers and men.
Fragmentary text appears to reference a legal matter or court proceeding with unclear names and dates. The readable portions mention a public or official action and potential financial or contractual elements, but specifics are indiscernible.
A garbled report mentions Ulawleton Mek Jot Heath and Pollet Madro Abewlor organizing a society for petitions, with names like Florin John Thihe and Gredan W. Twllmeyer tied to injuries and education. Howard Jr. Lanidla faces an uncertain commitment, suggesting a series of strained, unclear events and potential legal actions.
Preliminary statistics from the agriculture department indicate a 15 percent rise in average corn harvested compared to last year with nationwide declines in several states. Winter wheat condition worsened in most major states while general crop health remains mixed. remaining wheat in farmers hands estimated at about 51 million bushels. A late July note records Prince Rupert’s marriage in Munich to the Duchess Maria Gabrielle of Baracoa.
Weather forecast shows generally fair and warmer conditions. Various local notes include public figures and civic items with limited readable details about licensing and community events.
Judge Gray affirms lower court ruling in Philadelphia circuit court, sustaining the dismission of the criminal complaint against Joli S. Diss trustee of the Harris society at Economy, Pa. The community, established by German emigrants, numbers about 600 with farms and small manufacturing. The court finds the charges of immorality not sustained by the evidence.
Francie Truth advertised as a divine healer appeared in the circuit court. He pleaded not guilty on some counts and pleaded guilty to seven indictments charging him with fraud through his healing methods. He was fined various penalties totaling 3000 on five charges.
The text shows garbled OCR with scattered names and affiliations. It references individuals from Washington and Cullicniin and Mitton Lewis, with unclear roles. The fragment lacks coherent events or dates to form a full news item.
Davia and several delegates including Mesana Woewls Viaoher and Wolmarina travel with Vr. Leyda, the diplomatic agent of the Trane vag, to a polling location to meet M. Deboanen the athleter of foreign affair for diplomacy.
United States defense of a peaceful China policy is asserted while condemning wrongdoers. Washington states cooperation with other powers to protect Chinese subjects and localize disturbances, with France and the U S noted for cordial collaboration.
The Municipal League of third class cities in Pennsylvania convened in Harrisburg to discuss civil service reforms for police departments and changes to appointment methods to unify municipal governance. James Ay Chirdiner and W. A. Cochran led the committee with plans for sessions tomorrow.
The bodies of three victims are found in Cherelun amid a fatal incident. Captain Jann vireo and Captain Joly Cervigan are named in reports along with the families of the deceased. The Nicelles of the three Kettle and others are referenced as part of the aftermath.
A weather forecast for Wednesday and Thursday calls for generally fair and warmer conditions with partly cloudy skies. Winds turn to fresh southwesterly, bringing a cooler start and mild end to the period.
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