30 Jul 1900
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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1900
Page
1
Washington reports ongoing efforts to secure communications from the Pekin captives as forces move toward Taku and Tien Tsin. Details recount spy plans, messengers, and the eighth army’s actions with British French Japanese support, plus relief ships and troop movements toward the interior theater.
Shanghai correspondent reports a new imperial edict ordering viceroys and governors to pursue peace with foreign powers and defend territories against incursions along the Yangtze. It warns against letting foreigners escape interior regions, cites massacres of missionaries, and hints at American intrigue over maritime customs.
The report notes ships arriving at New York from California and other ports including Servia and Genoa, with movement toward New York and Liverpool. Movilie Hailed ships Anchorta and Clungow are listed as bound for New York, reflecting maritime traffic and port activity.
King Humbert was shot dead in Monza while entering his carriage after a gymnastic prize distribution. The assassin Angelo Bressi, described as from Prato in Tuscany, was arrested amid crowd fury after the three rapid revolver shots pierced the king’s heart.
The edition lists weather indications and local rains, with a mix of national and regional items. It mentions events in Italy, hostage relief, a Buffalo train wreck, South African fighting, an education contest, and local business notes. Also noted are wage changes, foreign trade development, and a large railway move in the Southwest with regional updates.
London reports the South African campaign at a standstill as Lord Roberts returns to Pretoria. Botha and De Wet elude pursuit while Delarey besieges Baden Powell at Hustenbure. A relief force under Colonel Hickman falls back after limited success. Weather hampers operations. casualties rise amid heavy fighting near Fouriesburg. President Kruger moves toward Waterval Onder with hope of repelling British advances.
A July fire at the La Paz mine near Monterrey in San Luis Potosi traps miners. Eleven bodies recovered. many still inside the pit and the death toll feared to reach about thirty. Foreman Ramon Gomez entered the shaft to help workers and perished from smoke.
Edward L Swazes, linked to a $7254 cattle mortgage misrepresentation, flees to Buenos Aires aboard the Bermase after a warrant in Kansas City cites intent to defraud and a pattern likened to Grant Gillett’s cattle mortgage scheme, with losses spread across multiple banks. Detective Kirk pursued him from Kansas to New York, issuing the warrant prior to departure.
A two day fiesta in Manila organized by Senor Paterno to celebrate amnesty is described as a fiasco with passive crowds and no tangible results. American observers Taft and other commissioners declined attendance over expected pro independence speeches. Security was tight. Filipino flags and McKinley images were barred. Report notes heavy casualties from recent fighting: ten Americans killed, fourteen wounded. 180 Filipinos killed, 60 captured. forty insurgent titles captured.
Buffalo Bill's Wild West show train wreck near Milwaukee Junction leaves one dead and nine injured in Detroit hospitals. Among the injured is John Cusick of Pittston with a sprained ankle and bruises. others suffer spinal and internal injuries, head wounds, and broken bones. The事故 occurred while the train was being moved from the Y to the Grand Trunk line after a collision with an outgoing freight.
Ten persons were injured and two killed by a premature discharge of an evening gun at Camp Lincoln Illinois National Guard encampment. The blast occurred as powder ignited on the ground when a powder sack was forced into the cannon. Corporal Balsley and Private Rupert suffered severe burns and injuries in front of a crowd of visitors.
Rome reports the assassination of Humbert with Signor Saracco summoning the cabinet. Ministers plan to depart for Mongea at the earliest opportunity. The Prince and Princess of Naples are aboard the Veta yachting in the Levant as Saracco departs for Monzea.
New Orleans remains quiet as 1100 militiamen are largely relieved with only twenty kept at the parish prison. The body of Charles was buried at Potter's Field before daylight and public mourning was minimal. Mayor Capedeville enforces saloon closures. President McKinley attends morning services at First Methodist and hosts a dinner with local figures in the evening.
Wilkes Barre July 11 Herman Marler aged 45 was fishing in the Pennsylvania canal near Nankreoke when he fell into the water and drowned this morning.
In Bombay on July 28 the rainfall is generally good and prospects have improved. The showers will protect crops as seeds already sown are likely to be saved.
Estee G. Rathbone former Cuba posts director was arraigned on fraud charges. An order sent him to Camel but Lt Col Beatt allowed him to stay in Vivoac while bail is sought. Attorneys expect a bondsman tomorrow. Many sympathize including General Lee.
Philadelphia July 2 The Ledger reports the anthracite coal trade is dull and unchanged as production curtails to prevent stockpiling. Companies anticipate full autumn demand despite possible labor troubles that could affect output.
Amid 200 plus entries the big race Thursday is the free for all trot for a purse of 5000 dollars. Merrill of Danvers is noted to be involved along with Charney Herr and others including Gayton Huntton Dare Devil and Gratton Bog in the field.
In Huntingdon West Virginia on July 2 minors in the Davy coal field will be granted a ten percent wage rise tomorrow. Mines across the state report full capacity and struggle to meet demand.
The American Bible Society received Charles F. Gammon’s June 3 dispatch from Tien Tsin detailing the killings of English missionaries Simpson and Norman. He notes missionaries in Pao Ting Fu refuse to leave, rail travel is crippled, and authorities fail to protect foreign nationals as anti foreign sentiment grows. Military patrols guard key points while twenty ships lie at the river mouth.
Wallington July 2 General Brooke reports to the war department the death at Governor's Island from typhoid fever of Captain John Tittle of the publication department. A Tennessee native and 1885 naval academy graduate, he rose to captain in the naval service and saw duty in Cuba and Puerto Rico. He left a niece of General Herman.
A Shanghai dispatch dated yesterday reports the English mission station north of Ning Po has been destroyed and twelve missionaries have been murdered.
War in Chinatown flares as Ha Yow the Chinese consul general and Tong Ki Chong editor of the Chinese World clash. Chong accuses the consul general of weakness, while Ha Yow claims Chong leads a 3000-member revolutionary party in Chinatown, watched by police and detectives.
The Hase Fair Players Protective Association was organized in New York with a permanent structure. Officers elected include Chief Zimmer as president, Hugh Jennings secretary, and William Clarke treasurer. Harry Taylor drafted the constitution guiding the group to challenge magnates on selling and farming players and contracts.
Manassas Virginia reports the death of Congressman FE Meredith from bowel obstruction at his home this afternoon. Washington mourns Lewis Harvie Finney private secretary to Secretary Long, who died at Wann Springs Virginia after an illness. New Jersey records the death of Eben Winton seventy eight former Assemblyman and longtime newspaper man in Newark.
Shanghai reports warn of a looming crisis as ten thousand Chinese troops allegedly move toward the city and foreign plans prepare for a large military presence. Riots threaten foreigners while allied forces could total 10,000 with the arrival of a second Japanese division. Consuls decide on foreign military presence in Shanghai amid tense international telegrams.
Rev. Thomas Mare Shall, field secretary for foreign missions, denounces England Germany and France as the robber nations behind China’s troubles. He asserts missionaries are not to blame and accuses European powers of exploiting Chinese territory and graves for railways, using evangelism for political gain.
The Clyde line steamer Goldaborough, arriving from New York, caught fire starting in the forecastle. It was towed to Camden and grounded in the mud as crews battled the blaze for hours. Damages could not be estimated, and the fire was extinguished late tonight after the hold was filled with water.
Kongo Takshiura the new Japanese minister to the United States arrived in Chicago on July 2 on his way to Washington. He is accompanied by Minister Tekaheis who will resume his duties eastward tomorrow morning.
Forecast for Monday shows total rains in eastern Pennsylvania. Tuesday is expected to be fair with fresh southerly winds.
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