27 Sep 1900
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Newspaper
Sumner Press
Location
Sumner, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1900
Page
1
The item surveys varied topics from a 20 000 dollar yearly salary for an expert in Honolulu to a new aluminum fireproof theater curtain and a Spanish painter's recognition. It notes parliamentary requests, royal suitors, and Tolstoy's paradoxical property views, with brief remarks on Paris dining costs and tobacco experiments in Connecticut.
Reports describe deadly rioting in the city with streets patrolled by armed troops and cavalry. Governors forces also mobilized, miners ordered home, saloons closed, and the sale of firearms promised as authorities seek to quell unrest.
In Lincoln Neh on Sept 23 W J Brean resists serving as arbitrator alongside President McKinney over the miners dispute. He questions the duty to act and whether McKinley would support settlement efforts amid ongoing tensions and party divisions.
Milwaukee September 21 National Municipal league closes its final meetings with speakers from Baltimore Hullhouse New York and Syracuse. Principal talks cover essential elements of city government municipal transportation and municipal accounting as officials discuss reforms and policy. 19000 workers expected to benefit from wage increase across glass chimney industry. Pittsburgh report notes 6 percent rise and factory resumption. Pekin dispatch reports Gen J H Wilson has taken Pel Ta Chu.
Sept. 24 Rev T. DeWitt Talmage denounces foreign traders as the cause of anti Christian manifestations in China. He accuses missionaries of being a lesser factor, urges banishment of European influence, and proposes reparation through Chinese government support for families of murdered foreigners. He rejects armed intervention and foresees continued American restraint.
Two steamers War Eagle and Carrier of the Calhoun Packet were burned at the foot of Locust street in St Louis. Wheat, produce, and cargo were destroyed. Casualties include Joseph Schuils, missing Monty Soltia, and Robert HON injured. Firefighters fought flames as crews escaped.
A severe storm sweeping from Del Rio to beyond San Antonio causes extensive damage and loss. Reports indicate numerous fatalities with several bridges and properties washed away. Emergency crews assess remains as the five day weather disturbances peak Saturday night.
Galveston Texas September 24 train service to the mainland resumed by the Santa Fe. Trade volumes remain low as many residents left town after the storm and about five thousand students were drowned. The state medical college will reopen November 15 after storm damage. repairs have begun.
A masked robber held up the west bound Northern Pacific passenger train near Rathdrum Idaho at 1 AM and escaped with about 500 dollars in cash jewelry and other valuables. Conductor Duaning resisted. Ebipe was shot and injured. Local authorities pursue the robber after the attack.
Terrible storm work in Galveston exceeded in scale the suffering in small gulf towns. Reports to Governor Sayers detail destitution in Pearland Alvin Ella Su and adjacent areas. About 5,000 people under Alvin committee care with aid channels from Dallas Ty and others. Thousands of cattle perished along the shore and in Arcadia. Estimates of 1,090 bodies remain in Galveston ruins. martial law to end as civil authorities resume control.
In Milwaukee on September 22 Rev. Dr. Washington Gladden of Columbus urged 350 normal school pupils to blame fathers for corrupt city government. He warned that substantial citizens enable bad governance and urged methods to vote, work against scheming politicians, and build good government. The session drifted to a premature departure as the talk continued.
Detroit September 22 the National Association of Railway Master Blacksmiths elected officers President Thomas Lace Baltimore vice presidents William Savage Palestine Texas Milton Robbins Fitchburg Mass secretary and treasurer A L Woodworth Lima Ohio next convention to be held in Denver Also included is a disjointed item from Springfield Ohio about Reuben Skiunecreek fearing danger to life and death.
Manila dispatch dated Sept 19 reports heavy fighting near Carig and Estelia in Isa Veliz, with about 500 insurgents noted as likely exaggerated. Brigadier General Young pressures for more force as Mitchell and Cooke lead actions from Sinilosa against Cailles near Mayitae. Water obstacles hindered progress. insurgents reportedly retreated with ten killed and twenty wounded.
Washington reports that the United States will pursue an independent course in its relations with China and in resolving the "Empire's" troubles. McKinley and advisers announce a formal settlement. Troops are to be dispatched rapidly to the Philippines as Minister Conger begins preliminaries for negotiations with Trippe Ghtng.
In San Francisco on September 22 three Russians Mate Gurchowitch Joel Feldman and Robert Schaub arrived seeking a $35 000 000 phantom fortune said to be linked to Yakob Mesek Horowitz who died in America years ago His legal representative accompanies them as they search for heirs and crews to claim the tabulous sum mentioned in past reports.
Hartford Sept 22 Dr Harry McManus physician to Charles Hoyt says Hoyt was neglected and confined by his attendants and that a conspiracy emerged from a review of the playwrights finances He adds Hoyt was crushed by his caregivers Bhion Reported Wrecked Key West Sept 22 two ships ashore about forty miles north of here half the crew on one vessel reported lost wreckers dispatched to investigate the reports
Utah Democrats defend Judge O W Powers appointment as legal and valid noting it was made by Acting Governor Aquila Nobeker. Republicans dispute seating and cite Clark case as precedent while Foote of Hatch Foote brokers in New York is dead.
Washington orders General Chaffee and the American marines in Pekin to withdraw. A guard remains at the legation under American officers while the rest move to the Philippines. Withdrawal starts within hours as negotiations with China begin. Russian policy aligns with American aims, with some troops staying in Peking to guard positions. News from Chicago reports 300 killed or wounded at the Pettang forts as Chinese defenses fall.
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