25 Jul 1900
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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1900
Page
1
Washington reports show the United States forges a cautious response to an imperial Chinese appeal for mediation. The dispatch outlines conditions for diplomats to be protected and for China to cooperate with the Allies to restore order as tensions around Pekin and Tien Tsin unfold.
Washington reports the state department remains in a waiting attitude after replying promptly to the Chinese emperor's mediation appeal. Publicized correspondence suggests the Chinese government will next decide to accept or reject terms, with the answer to reveal Pekin's state and the legation's welfare.
The Ninth regiment of United States infantry entered Tien Tsin with 440 men and suffered 1 killed, 7 wounded, and two missing. Marines had 4 killed and 18 wounded. Major Rogan and Captain Bookmiller were among the wounded. Lt Hutler and Lt Lawton headed reinforcements under fire. Colonel Liscum died. his last words urged continued firing. The unit supported Japanese forces against heavy crossfire near the city walls.
Surgeon General Sternberg receives June 9 report from Surgeon R G Ebert detailing a Cape Nome population surge to 20 000 in tents along the beach with crude sanitation and waste. High costs and lack of revenue hinder cleanup. smallpox measles and enteric fever cited. a pest house exists. officials resign amid unrest.
In Managua on July 24 the Nicaraguan and Costa Rican governments and General EK Alexander signed the boundary maps in congress hall. The ceremony followed times of tension and threat of war spanning forty years. President Zegala hosted a banquet at the Hotel Itala for the arbitrator and engineers.
Samuel Gompers president and James OConnell vice president of the American Federation of Labor held a conference with local labor leaders in St Louis to determine who broke the July 2 agreement that sparked the street railway strike. Gompers said the fault will be charged and all resources used to secure a settlement, and if adjustment fails he will intensify actions against the company.
The Sedgwick transport arrived from Mitanwis and Cienfuegos Cuba with twenty two officers and six men of the Second United States Infantry en route to Port Thomas Kentucky to recruit for service in the Far East. A train carrying six companies of the Eighth Infantry from Cuba left for Ft Snelling Minnesota to recruit for foreign service.
In Barnesville Ohio a barn fire today killed 7 year old William Smith Jr and fatally burned his mother and 6 year old brother. The blaze started when the boys played with matches in the hay loft and Mrs Smith burned while trying to rescue them. The grieving father Willim Smith laments the loss.
The Democratic chairman plans a brief stop in Washington this afternoon before traveling to New York for a short stay. He will return to Chicago around August 1 to announce new committees and set the party machinery in motion.
The Milford correspondent reports General W. P. Draper of Milford has sent his resignation letter to Washington. The announcement is considered authoritative and Draper’s decision is said to be final. The note hints at private duties behind the move.
William J. Bryan has accepted an invitation to attend the Grand Army encampment in Chicago next month. General John C. Black, chair of the invitation committee, received the formal acceptance today amid controversy over the exact date. Colonel Brean notes uncertainty in his earlier letter and suggests August 0 as a possible date to harmonize with his plans.
Police investigation shows Mrs Charles Marchand killed her 6 year old daughter by carbic acid then died by suicide. The husband Marchand, a once wealthy Cleveland businessman, was hospitalized. he knew Senator Hanna and Frank Lovekefeller. The family background and fortunes are described as ruined. Miss Mary Rogers of Minneapolis is named as the woman before her marriage.
Frank Dungworth, a machinist in Cheater Pa, shot himself while his daughter watched from a mill forecourt. He fired three times, with the first wound causing him to fall, and the final shots piercing the forehead and entering the brain. The tragedy occurred near Croger's mill where his eldest daughter was employed. She swooned as the event unfolded.
Secretary Root stated the Fourteenth Infantry likely arrived at Taku aboard. By month’s end Washington expected about 1,000 U S troops in China. He added that yellow fever reports among the First Infantry in Cuba would not delay that regiment’s departure.
A Philadelphia group named the Trans-Atlantician Society of America advocates a U S British alliance. The secret society lists officers led by C Stuart Patterson and Theodore Evans, aims to strengthen ties through hospitality and information, with annual dues of five dollars.
In Syracuse, the steam yacht Trilby owned by Fred T. Spink of Seriba, Owego County, exploded from a boiler tube failure. Three children Eva Spink Gladys Spink Pernpink died. four others, including Captain Pred Spink and Mrs. Jay Felsey, were injured or burned. The vessel was nearing a work near the city when a boiler tube burst releasing scalding steam and flames.
Fragmentary dispatch from Caracas notes President Custer publicly reaffirming a pledge to restore peace across Venezuela while tensions persist. The report mentions a prison incident and ongoing unrest, with little verifiable detail.
Jane Hovlloh a prominent figure in Republican circles and a bar association member died tonight in Elisabeth of paralysis. Brigadier General Patrick Weary Jane died at Port Richmeni Biaten Island after a long service in the Civil War where he rose from second lieutenant to brigadier general of volunteers and served until 1865.
The July 24 bout in Chicago between Tommy Iya of Spracune and Jugk Reot of Chicago descended into a sparring exhibition after six rounds. A right hook to the jaw by Ryan allegedly sent Moot to the Moor, drawing boos from about a thousand spectators who cried fake and take then elf amid running commentary.
Weather indications today point to local rains. Reports cover England and Cape Nome alliances, the Tritrone education contest, Southeastern Maneylvania financial notes, a local electric lingual fall, court proceedings, mine workers strike, and suburban developments.
In Frankfort on July 2 the prosecuting attorney sought writs against managers of telegraph offices to produce cipher messages from December 24, 1849 to February 5. 1900. Writs were also sought against the secretary of state and adjutant general to bring executive journals and other records. Witnesses described the January 30 shooting scene near the executive hall and identified happenings before the shooting, with observers hearing shots near the executive and legislative buildings. The morning session featured testimony from several Frankfort residents, with no major new revelations.
In a windy rainy day meet at Lake Vile, Carthage Girls team claimed a top finish with a standout 217 time in the sprint event. Other notable performances included Bang By and LiTY in secondary races, while Pine and Og Siete posted solid times for their squads.
In New York, General Woe retires from public service and will consult with President McKinley on important matters. He plans a few reforms that aim to modernize state governance and address pressing issues to be announced in the coming days.
A damaged report describes an elevator mishap at the Eastor building near Woalington. The Amrican Linea! Of company recently acquired the property and faced losses from the incident.
A public meeting of the Orangemen of Greater New York was held tonight in Lyric Hall. The gathering referenced the view of the council of the world and the supreme lodge of the United States.
London officials press for direct communication with Pekin as rumors persist that the Chinese and foreign ministers may be alive. The interview with Chih Yen Lo Feng fuh yielded no new proof, and officials weigh arbitration and indemnity terms amid ongoing military force in China.
The Washington forecast for Wednesday July 4 calls for mixed skies with showers and possible thunder. Temperatures will be lower with a westerly to southwesterly wind shift and cooler air moving in from the coast.
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