05 Jul 1900
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Newspaper
Sumner Press
Location
Sumner, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1900
Page
1
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A long dead but standing cherry tree near Fordham draws interest as experts discuss its relic value and possible relocation. Residents recall Poe’s Cottage nearby and tie the scene to local history while contemplating preservation versus removal.
A mid 19th century dispatch reports Maj. Waller with 440 Russians ambushed near Tientein on June 21, with four Americans killed and seven wounded. Casualties include Privates Hunter and Nicholas, and Lt. Irwin. Admiral Seymour's Allied forces face Boxers and railway destruction while retreating toward Yang-Tsun.
On June 23 a night march led to the imperial armory opposite Tien-Tsin where enemy fire opened as our troops faced the river bank. Marines and seamen under Major Johnson seized guns at a gallant point while Germans farther downstream took two guns and crossed to capture them. The armory was later occupied by combined forces amid attempts to retake it and the discovery of large stores of guns and ammunition.
The steamship Caracas, stranded in the harbor at San Juan de Porto Rico, has been freed and sailed without sustaining any injuries. News reports confirm the vessel returned to open water after the incident on July 2.
A complaint filed by Surveyor Spear with the collector of the port alleges the Japanese steamer Nippon Maru violated U S shipping laws by transporting two passengers from Honolulu to San Francisco, allegedly switching ports within U S jurisdiction under Hawaii being a port of the United States.
Pretoria reports on June 26 fighting near Lindley where a force engaged the enemy, with reinforcements arriving that day. A convoy defending a garrison was attacked on June 6 but reached Lindley safely after a heavy rear-guard action. Total casualties across two columns were three killed and twenty three wounded. ten mill[ed], four officers and about fifty men wounded in the Lindley action. Additional reports note Boer laager near Vachkop and Spitzkop heavily reinforced. 8,000 sheep and 500 cattle seized by the Boers. Our losses four wounded. Hunter continued toward the Vaal river as many along the route surrendered. Springs, east of the Johannesburg rail terminus, was attacked. a Canadian regiment garrisoned the area. British convoy near Winburg reportedly captured June 24. Dutch Cheese Damaged cargo found aboard a foreign consign ment. Lieutenant North, missing after the construction-train attack, is said to be a prisoner of the Boers.
New York on July 2 reports say every pier and dock property of the North Tuan Steamship Company along Hoboken’s waterfront was wiped out by a Saturday fire. Four ships at the piers were damaged or sunk including the Main the Saale and the Bremen with uncertain death toll estimated from 200 to 400. Many sailors left homeless as crews cannot be accounted for until a full muster.
In Apia Solf’s government pushes Germanization as American business wanes. Pango-Pango is seen as Samoa’s future hub once mail routes align. US ship Aberenda alleys mail steamer calls. German officials fill offices, British and American staffs retire, and currency changeover debates begin. FRagult of Wheat Shortage impacts W I Cargill elevators across wheat region. Elevator north of Litchfield won’t open for harvest, affecting seventy plants and costing nearly $350,000 in retained payroll.
A June report from Rat Portage Ontario warns of a threatened Indian uprising on the Rainy river. About one thousand Indians gather near the river mouth with Leech Lake participants said to be egging on violence against settlers. Indian agents note no clear grievance, while Rainy Lake hosts the largest secret assembly seen.
June 3 reports from Washington that Admiral Kempf's cable confirms the Peking relief expedition is at Tlentain with 200 sick and wounded, ministers not with them. The Brooklyn sails for Taku, while estimates about Pekin legations vary. Also noted are casualties at Tien-Tsin and renewed violence near the foreign settlements.
Kansas City June 3. The greatest activity in the Silver Republican drive for Towne’s nomination is shown by manager A Towne and Gen. ES Corser in arranging an early conference with Populists and Democrats to seek a cross party agreement. The Democratic National Committee may refuse to join, leaving the matter to the convention. Towne’s fate hinges on shifting endorsements tied to the silver issue.
Laat Companys of Woase Discharged in St Louis as barracks at Ryad Clarkson building are emptied after June. Emergency Police Expenses proposes a 100000 fund for police force pay, gear, meals, and quarters, excluding the sheriff's posse. Ramsay estate cash distribution begins with 56 cents on the dollar for local creditors.
A brilliant destructive electrical storm centered in Pittsburgh caused thousands of dollars in damage. In Lower Allegheny the Orthodox Greek church and the adjacent engine house were struck by lightning, and many nearby roofs were torn off by the wind.
Miss Gould, heiress to a family estate, travels with Gould and friends from Three Oaks Michigan to Chicago Auditorium Annenz en route to St Paul and Minneapolis. She recently attended the Dewey cannon unveiling in Michigan, appears in good health and younger than two years ago.
Delegates at the national Democratic convention in Kansas City discuss the Lincoln Republicans and Kansas City factions. While reaffirming the Chicago platform is likely, debate centers on including a 16 to 1 ratio. Key figures like Beneter Jones and Charles A. Walsh weigh whether to endorse specific 16 to 1 language and party unity versus broad principles. Potential vice presidential options surface from New York, Indiana, and Seattle names, with Oregon, Idaho, Washington, and Alaska hinting at a vice presidential candidate.
In Manila July 2 General Grant reports the unconditional surrender of General Aquino at Angeles with sixty four rifles. Aquino promises his officers and men will surrender later. Secret service officers captured General Estrella in Manila. Morencia Arizona June 36 fire wipes out Detroit Copper Mining plant owned by Phelps Dodge Co. Loss estimated at 4 million dollars, partly insured. Lincoln Nebraska July 2 armed detectives with bloodhounds pursue a masked railroad robber after three sleeping car thefts on the Burnbyto road near Bradshaw.
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