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Newspaper
Silverton Silvertonian
Location
Silverton, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Dec 08, 1900
Page
3
A Cleveland and Pittsburg Railway train derailed about 11:30 a.m. half a mile west of Beaver. One man killed and several injured. In other news a series of political and legal items include Musoka Nipissing in Ontario elections and a Dunlop Tire company suit in Toronto.
Capetown Nov 30 Sir Alfred Milner says guerrilla tactics delay peace and volunteers fit for service should return to field to speed victory. Refugees committee hearing noted miscalculation on peace timing while U S battleship Kentucky updates remain censored from Smyrna. Czar’s health improves and diplomatic circles deem Armenian massacre claims settled.
A roof collapse at a glass factory during the Stanford California football game killed fourteen men and boys. Over 100 spectators fell into the furnace, with about 83 injured and receiving care in hospitals or at home.
In San Antonio on November 30 a clash between union and non union workers during a telephone strike left one policeman dead six wounded one fatally. Wm Lacey died, O B Blanton a striker will die, Martin Wright president of the electrical workers union was shot in the arm, Sandy Smith company employee fired most of the shots. the crowd pursued him after stones were thrown. Smith and a striker were jailed as rumors swirled.
London reports the beer poisoning disease has reached Leeds and Birmingham, with public houses ordered to have their beer analyzed. Panic grows as many visit hospitals, though officials say fears are unfounded. The government requests a sugar analysis of all Manchester foods.
Report from Pekin says German forces boarded a Chinese ship at Tien Tsin and demanded treasure for an English company. After the treasure was landed the Germans hoisted their flag, confiscating the cargo. Turkey threatens war over the Kentucky recall.
Dr Morrison reports from Pekin that Russian Minister Degeiis backs altering the death penalty terms or keeping the note negotiable. Russia brands the concert as farcical while Li Hung Chang maintains close ties with Moscow. Japan demands a monument to Sugiuma, China’s envoy murdered earlier.
Tien Tsin reports Tung Wen Huan provincial treasurer of Chi Li is being brought here for a public severe harm by the government executioner.
A Pekin dispatch reports Col Yorick, the German commander, died on Nov 17. His body will arrive in Pekin today.
The transport Sherman reports a fierce typhoon on Guam on November 13. Hundreds killed and thousands of houses, including the governor’s headquarters, destroyed. The Yosemite grounded, boats crushed, five crew drowned, and two men later recovered.
Charles Nearang, a Milwaukee brickmaker, fatally shot his wife early today and then killed himself. The tragedy followed an attempt to kill his three children.
In Alabama near Horse Creek, a westbound freight derailed when the engine jumped the track. The locomotive turned over an embankment, followed by three cars. Brakeman William Jones was killed and engineer Jesse Wilder was severely scalded and expected to die.
Nome, Alaska, reports that the U S revenue cutter Mc Culloch has arrived in Seattle with news Nome is completely cut off from the outside world by ice for seven months. The camp remains well supplied with provisions and fuel.
Dispatches report General Knox maneuvering against De Wet near the Orange River with Captured loot and horse stock, Pilcher skirmishing close to Boers, and Boer losses. Also noted are Canuck scouts repelling an ambush, Stuarts and Buffs in action, and a tolling Erie Canal break as provincial politics shift in Ontario.
An otter in London attracts attention as Canadian troops arrive to a warm welcome. The playful animal is photographed amid crowds lining the streets, symbolizing relief and camaraderie during the visit.
A detachment of 200 men from the Royal Canadian Regiment under Col Otter arrived in London aboard the Hawarden Castle. General Stewart praised their home and colonial honors. Private Molloy, blinded in action, spoke of leaving university to serve, saying the brave endure fortune’s changes with fortitude.
Yorick, commanding a German column, lies at the point of death in a village near Pekin after inhaling stove fumes in his bedroom. Field Marshal Count Von Waldersee will bring Yorick's column in.
The Kentucky's arrival at Smyrna unsettles the palace porte as talks to calm U S naval ire accelerate. It is believed Turkey may raise funds and order a cruiser to appease Washington while relations remain cordial.
A Rio Janeiro dispatch confirms Uruguay may sever ties with Brazil. Bolivian authorities report rebels are hampered as supplies reach them via Brazilian territory, complicating suppression efforts.
President McKinley will strongly urge the admission of New Mexico and Arizona as states. The announcement comes from Washington on November 30 as part of his policy to expand statehood opportunities in the territories.
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