04 Oct 1900
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Newspaper
Sumner Press
Location
Sumner, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1900
Page
1
A collage of quotes and anecdotes covers pennywise nourishment claims, ancient reflections on anger and habit, cautions about carbolic acid, and social events in Indiana. It also notes English Boer war context, bankruptcy era marriages, Japan's astronomy advances, and a Tokyo observatory discovery using photography.
The Crow Indians of Montana expand irrigation for Tarme wheat and run a flour mill, with a second mill under construction. They sell cattle, horses, and farm produce, and have a government contract to supply Cheyenne Indians with flour. Also noted is a new rapid telegraphy system linking Berlin and Peal Hungary at nine seconds per 220 words.
A Paris dispatch reports Germany has softened its radical stance on the Chinese crisis and reached a joint understanding with France and Russia. The proposed program, more moderate than Germany's initial plan, will be presented to other powers for acceptance. Berlin and Hanover commentaries suggest Moscow may be cautious if others act similarly.
General Augustoff reports Rennenkampf captured Kirin on Sept 74 and set up headquarters there. Chinese troops were disarmed, and operations south from Tsitsikar faced rain and poor roads. Bodune fort garrisoned as Rennenkampf advances toward Kizin. Freischer's detachment toward Mukden. Rumors China massacred thirteen ancient persons in the north. Russians retreating. US seeks withdrawal of its troops from Peltin. Major telegraph dispatches describe broader moves and tensions.
Nationalists and royalist papers seize a purported letter by Capt. Dre to attack the government. They accuse the Dreyfusards of provoking unrest as critics call for renewed conflict. Meanwhile Carl Schurz condemns imperialist policy as a confidence game, urging focus beyond money issues.
Two fatal jockey accidents are reported. Wheelan fell at a hurdle and, after trephination, died in the evening. He was brother to a Nantes rider killed two years ago and had recently married a jockeys sister. G S Eagins, riding on trial for Desbons stable, was killed by an ate atce chase course.
An American eagle swooped toward a boy in the courthouse lawn where a telephone wire caused a midair collision. Clerk John Stoddard restrained the bird after it struck the wire and landed in the fountain, the eagle eight feet wingspan and over fifty pounds, the first reported capture of an American eagle in Denver.
The Philadelphia grand jury urges reintroduction of whipping posts for wife beaters. They report 750 formal punishments last term and argue corporal punishment as the proper remedy, favoring limited use for older offenders and consideration of penal servitude as a broader replacement.
A mob gathered at the Lake Charles courthouse seeking jail keys after reports of a lynching attempt. Deputies shot over the heads of the crowd. Paul Sloan was fatally shot during the melee as the mob tried to breach the jail with a long iron ram.
London October 1 Lord Roberts' successful conduct of the South African war was officially recognized today by the announcement of his appointment to succeed Lord Wolseley as commander in chief of the British forces. Wolseley's five year term expires today.
London dispatch says Spala, recovering from its war with the United States two years ago, plans a navy rebuild. Premier Slivela will seek credits to build eight 12,000 ton battleships abroad and all cruisers and 100 torpedo gunboats in Spanish yards, after the Cortes assembles.
Manitoba premier designate Roblin will appoint Colin H. Campbell as attorney general and provincial treasurer with agriculture, Mr Davidson as minister of public works, Dr. McFadden with out portfolios, and James Johnson on Robert Rodgers to the cabinet. Roblin’s win endangers the prohibition act and liquor interests push back hard.
Pekin reports the Manchu assassin of Baron von Ketteler was court-martialed. No new evidence appeared and the court deferred sentence while awaiting further information. Diplomats note informal notes urging the emperor's return. Gen Chaffee doubtsEuropean monarchs enter hostilities. Wing Rockhill plans departure for Shanghai.
News from Berlin reports Chinese war ports, notably Fuchow and Canton, under blockade as a punitive naval force departs Shanghai. European admirals send fast cruisers to protect transports to China while planning increased presence in southern waters. General Chaffee arrives at Tientsin to set a winter base and inspect Tanzhi, with tentative plans to base troops outside the city.
Washington reports from Gen. MacArthur that Captain Devereaux Shields and 60 men of the Twenty-ninth United States Volunteer Infantry and one hospital corpsman left Santa Cruz on a gunboat for Torrijon to return overland. Reports indicate possible capture with many killed or wounded, details sparse, operations to locate Shields and party to begin. Logan to Marinduque if needed.
The Daily Story Publishing Co sues the American Press Association in U S Circuit Court for $2000 over clipping a copyrighted story and distributing it on plate form. The case tests whether clipping from a newspaper lacking a copyright line still violates law and signals a wave of similar actions against publishers.
In St Louis on September 29 a crowd at the Coliseum prevented Kansas orator David Overmeyer from speaking at a Workingmen's Bryan Club event. The audience of over a thousand shouted and hissed, ending the address on Peace Security and Safety of the Country. Disorder marred the gathering. A separate item notes Canadian Pacific plans to haul Nova Scotia coal to Montreal and west, with an 8,000 ton immediate delivery contract under consideration.
In Centreville Michigan on September 29, Walt Brothers bank was robbed of about $10,000. Thieves pried and pried the double door, blew open the vault door, and forced the cash drawer. The Bankers Mutual Casualty company of Des Moines insured the bank for $10,000 against burglary or fire.
Shenandoah Pennsylvania October 1 reports speculation on a conference among Gen Gobin Sheriff Toole strike leaders and mine operators. Gobin says troops may leave since no disturbance is evident. Sheriff Toole will notify organizer George Harris to attend to assess conditions before troop removal. Pay days at Reading and Lehigh Valley collieries see workers paid and returning home. Pottsville October 1 growing belief that settlement hinges on recognition of the Leaders Organization. Strikers largely heed leaders and are unlikely to return to mines without recognition.
Advanced wage offers are discussed by New York conference operators amid a decoupled protest. Notices urge miners to wait for President Mitchell’s decision or locals’ input. A planned Wilkesbarre demonstration of 5,000 Haines supporters is slated to march Tuesday, signaling potential miners’ convention with company terms under review.
A sea message reports Solomon City at the mouth of the Solomon River was wrecked by a recent Alaska coast storm. About 200 residents are destitute and homeless after waves or wind destroyed the town. A survivor note from Sept 17 near a military reservation named eight people lost at Port Clarence and asking authorities to report.
An October 1 gasoline explosion at Joseph Irlacher's cleaning and fleeing shop at 3700 Butler Street, Pittsburgh, killed two people and seriously injured two others. The deceased are Mrs. Clara Irlacher and Margaret Adler. Injured are Henry Gachak, Swift, and another occupant, all burned. prognosis fair.
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