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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1900
Page
2
The London Daily News reports a Boer plot to kill British officers and seize Lord Roberts. About fifteen conspirators aimed to set fires in western Pretoria and force entry into officer homes to kill occupants. Ten ring leaders were arrested and jailed.
The Union Metallic Cartridge Company in Bridgeport works night and day to fill government orders for ammunition. It handles Kridg and field artillery munitions, ranging from one to twelve pounds, with three orders placed by the War Department as China tensions rise.
Orders issued by the American Window Glass company to start fires for next season on September 11. Plants closed on June 80 for summer idleness. Workers received wage increases and expect a warm reception on resumption. The trust runs thirty factories employing 50,000 men.
The U S Secretary of the Treasury asks the Secretary of State to cable the Smyrna Consul that shipments of Smyrna figs and raisins are prohibited. Also ban on second-hand rugs and care pets due to plague reports of 50 to 200 cases.
Bob Fitzsimmons fought Gus Ruhlin before the Twentieth Century Club at Madison Square Garden and won by knockout in the sixth round. The bout was fierce and bloody with Ruhlin pressing early before Fitzsimmons unleashed crushing body blows to end the match.
Dispatch from Vera Cruz reports severe yellow fever patients improving with Dr. Berlinzaghi’s serum. Patients show relief from black vomit and revival from lethargy as local physicians note the Brazilian doctor’s openness to medical colleagues’ advice.
An autopsy on Ralph Miller who died after a boxing match with Victor Baldwin at Richmond Hill S J found death from a blood clot on the brain. The doctor refused to state if the clot resulted from a punch in the ring.
Two men who robbed a Union Pacific train near Hugo Colorado last week and killed passenger W. J. Fay were killed by a sheriff s posse at the Bartholomew ranch three miles east of Goodland Kansas. The hideout was burned.
A fire at Beaver Falls Pennsylvania destroyed the Shelby Steel Tube works and the Boston Electroduct company facilities. Estimates put the damage at 300000 dollars with the blaze origin undetermined. Insurance coverage fully compensates the loss.
It is stated that the United States government would accept Count Waldersee as commander of international forces in China if the need arises for an international army to begin a campaign on arrival in that country.
Anthracite coal operators mobilize for a strike set to start September 1 after wage conference in Hamilton Pennsylvania yields likely failure to reach a new pay scale.
The State Department released a note to the Chinese government through Minister Wu demanding immediate cessation of hostile attacks by imperial troops on the legations in Peking. It urges cooperation with the relief column to protect foreigners and restore order, citing risks if ministers travel to the coast.
The crowd at Military Park in Indianapolis welcomed William J. Bryan and Adlai S. Stevenson as official nominees for president and vice president. The sweltering, cheering procession marked the start of the campaign, with anti imperialism as the keynote in Bryan and Steven son’s remarks.
The Russians won a fierce battle at New Chwang defeating the Chinese defenders who were outnumbered and outmaneuvered. After breaching the trenches and forts the Russians captured the city and then burned it.
New York trade reports show money still easy as season demand rises in the South and West for crop movement. Banks nationwide show ample funds with surplus in New York about double 1899, markets firming though stocks remain thin. grain futures are mixed with corn and oats down while wheat holds higher amid uncertain prices and drought damage in winter wheat regions.
United States officials move quickly after dispatch from Minister Conger reports Chinese government pressuring Americans in Pekin. Telegraphs to the President confirm that Chinese forces fire on foreign nationals and a mob is not in control, elevating fears of war and government responsibility. Acting Secretary Atee and Secretary Root coordinate swiftly at the White House.
The weather bureau crop report notes a hot week with little rainfall east of the Rockies while heavy rains drenched parts of the Gulf States and Central Ohio. Late planted corn in the Central Mississippi and Missouri valleys needs rain, though early plantings fare better. drought is not widespread.
President and Col Montgomery conferred for hours on the ministerial message while Stout and Foot examined the dispatch. Corbin joined to discuss military aspects and a cable was sent to Goodnow with Conger’s dispatch, urging transmission to Li Hung Chang Sheng and viceroys.
Reports claim dum-dum bullets in use as a large Boxers force gathers south of Tien-tsin. Gen Miles sought service in China but was rejected. Chinese casualties and executions are reported around Tien-tsin. Sen Teller calls for an extra Congress session to address the crisis.
Charles A. Towne formally withdraws from the Populist national ticket. In a letter to the Notification Committee he declines the nomination and says he will advocate Bryan and Stevenson. He notes Stevenson or Roosevelt are seen as next vice president and cites lack of support.
A Chefoo dispatch reports allies attacking the Dei tsang intrenchments on both sides of the Pei Ho River Saturday morning. Chinese forces blew up a bridge when forced in from outer works. Japanese crossed under deadly cross fire, suffering heavy losses as fighting raged from 8 to 11 oclock. Chinese retreated upriver pursued by allies.
Capt W Bade Di Wismar a noted explorer organizes an expedition to Franz Joseph Land to seek traces of Andree and gather intelligence on the Duke of Abruzzi Cornelio Manzi Italian writer traveler joins the party James Meacham confesses to murder of Charles Reed near Cleveland Tenn
Boards of trade of the country may establish a telegraph system to cost 5 000 000 dollars under a proposed framework. The plan aims to coordinate commerce and reduce communication delays across markets and regions.
Telegraphic brief reports a shark of about 250 pounds caught in New York bay and notes Costa Rica celebrates the gold standard adoption. Also mentions a new block replacing a Polk residence and a Nashville raid plan against bandits in the southern region. A Red Boy homing pigeon flew from Denver to Pittsburg in 24 days with only three of eight reaching.
In Putryn Mawr, Philadelphia suburb, Mr Arthur Sinclair and his wife Mrs Sinclair killed each other in a self styled duel after a quarrel. Mary Clark, a servant, witnessed the fatal scene. Mrs Sinclair, described as an ultranew woman, had challenged her husband and handed him a revolver before their five yard stand off and simultaneous shots.
Beginning September 1 the Taft led Philippine Commission becomes the insular legislature with power to appropriate funds, establish courts and schools, and enact laws. They will appoint judges and educational officials while Gen. MacArthur acts as executive head enforcing laws until a civil governor is named. Ambushes and attacks on small parties have risen in recent weeks.
Forest fires devastate California while England holds Columbia responsible for Reginald Paris’s death during the war. The Prussian government plans tree protection measures. Two American vice presidents remain Morton and Stevenson. An army supply estimate calls for 11 000 tons of food for 30 000 soldiers and 10 000 horses. Whitecaps at Platte City flog a man who refused to dismiss his housekeeper. Arid Mexican regions will be irrigated by canal aid from federal and state governments. Paris police fear Esterhazy may return in disguise. Mrs. Ann Slate of Brooklyn marks a Marl Twain reference at age 10 in July.
The article recounts Gaetano Bresci a Toscan native and assailant of King Humbert living in Prato and Paterson New Jersey, details his emigration to the United States and his wife Sophie Bresci now destitute with their infant in New Jersey, and notes foreign consuls in China and Miss Pauline Astor’s potential inheritance and loyalties.
Ed Carey of Chicago killed Michael Prindiville while J P Close of Toronto died from a mosquito bite. The city weighs a $20,000,000 underground railway proposal. Mamie Spencer of St Joseph Missouri died by her own action under pressure of a postponed marriage. Beef prices rise in Chicago as corned and roast beef cost more per dozen cans. Chicago’s Masonic Temple suffered water damage. A thief stole brass faucets. South Bethlehem Steel orders 2000 tons of scrap armor from Russia. John Miller’s horse ran away in Hunzelton Pennsylvania but failed to wake his sleeping 4 year old. Mrs Lizzie Gustin of Chicago attempted drowning then shot herself. she is expected to recover.
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