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Newspaper
The Beaver Herald
Location
Beaver, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1900
Page
2
A wide column reports on New York City's growing population surpassing colonial numbers, a newborn heiress Cornelia Vanderbilt worth ten million, and a tally of Civil War era Union fatalities. It notes a Chicago ward overtaking others in population, advances in American shipping including a 5 000 ton schooner, pension expenditures soaring past two hundred forty billion dollars, and rapid transit gains in St Louis and Chicago.
Diplomatic appearances in London signal possible progress toward a peace settlement with negotiations between the United States and China. Observers note hesitations across powers but a path toward reuniting discussions, with Britain and Russia watching closely as Washington weighs terms to withdraw troops and ease tensions.
A rugged fight tale from New York describes Corbett dominating McCoy in a cleaver contest with tactical blows. The bout centers around Corbett’s decisive moments and a shift in the lead as readers note the era’s boxing drama and public interest. Washington reports Secretary Hay’s improving condition and ongoing missionary updates from China as government and foreign policy concerns surface amid theft and postal incidents in Nebraska.
Police report details a murder from a Moy incident involving Arthur Kelly and Frank Kelly, with Depuy Sheri Buakely named in the investigation. The article also cites a Detroit census figure, noting population shifts and a Detroit total of 285,104, plus a 2.17 percent rise from 1400 readings.
The Mona Afro American council elected Bishop Alexander Walters of New Jersey as president. It adopted resolutions urging federal action to protect foreigners from lynching, support federal immigration measures, and promote healthful interracial sentiment while condemning violence and demanding equal justice, with emphasis on invoking constitutional rights and federal authority.
The United States transport Thomas has arrived from the front carrying many wounded sailors and soldiers. Among the ship’s hospital patients is Captain Edwin Vy Honknitier of the Ninth United States Infantry. The ship carries marines and reports describe a brutal engagement near Chinese works, with heavy losses and a long casualty list.
A bold hold up targeted the Union Pacific passenger train near Table Rock Wyoming on a Wednesday night. The express car was looted while the mail clerk and express staff were restrained. The robbers wrecked the express car and fled toward the river, leaving the scene with bags of money and valuables.
A damaged OCR fragment reports a political religious clash with leaders denying polygamy and defending Joseph Smith. The scene centers on Workington Park where attendees debate Mormon founder beliefs, with mentions of Cotton Cromesh Hately and others. The piece notes a heavy Army travel and a 600,000 migrant encampment context, plus Missouri politics with Hoy Bolte nominated for Congress.
Washington reports outline a plan for international administration of China’s custom service if powers agree on preserving China's empire. Representatives from allied nations would supervise ports to monitor revenues and enforce a unified collection system. The approach favors a supervisory scheme similar to past proposals, with variations among governments. Additional dispatches discuss Pekin talks and alien Sortie activity tied to Tin Tein and surrounding areas, noting shipments and conditions near Roxere and Vang Coun.
The article reports Stevenson receiving endorsement from a national committee meeting. Charles A. Davenport is noted as a presiding figure with Adel Stevenson and Marion Hite playing key roles in the nomination process. The piece describes voting results and procedural details of the committee session.
A scrambled and difficult to parse dateline recounts a large audience in Duluth listening to a political figure and a convention speech. The piece threads in various incidents, including a past killing near St Joseph and a later public notice of Denver’s population rise, plus local criminal arrests.
The article recalls a Navy ceremony on August 4 honoring sailors and Marines from the Grand Army. It notes supporters cheering troops, paying tribute to efforts at sea, and the unity of service branches amid wartime, with lines praising battleship crews and the Atlantic voyage.
The dispatch details heavy fighting with British forces under Tendon and other leaders, describing rallies, cavalry actions, and attempts to repel Dutch forces. Reports mention German and French units, shifting lines near Helfwar and Leenwhy, with hopes of expelling Poletarew fading as defensive stands form.
ITZ retires from the ring in New York according to boxing notes. The report mentions Sug, Rebert Fite and Humes de teltries with a planned event before the Horton lower prices at midnight Friday. A sequence of statements hints at personnel shifts and a meeting next Friday night to discuss arrangements and divisions.
An extensive Sedalia storm caused widespread damage with toppled trees and fence destruction. Reports describe heavy rainfall, power issues, and flooded streets as residents assess debris and property impact across the city. Myron B. Spencer, who previously embezzled funds from a local company and served time, has been paroled by the governor.
The national encampment discusses pension reform and funding, with debate on per capita increases and date changes for May events. Officials outline finances, officers are appointed, and the assembly endorses the plan while addressing veterans’ welfare and national flag respect. Reports highlight debt reduction and organizational leadership transitions amid fundraising and political alignment.
The readable text conveys fragmented notes on military moves and leaders. It mentions MachadodorP, Trannion, Mog, and Lord Hetwerte, with references to British cavalry, Huller's position, and Elindefen. The passage lacks coherent events or dates, but implies a tense strategic situation near ongoing battles.
Reported shooting ends in the death of Mrs Naviey Harnett as officers pursue a suspect over jealousy and dinner dispute. Frank Given, clerk of the Willinvite post station, arrested after cashing and attempting to cash money orders. he hints others were involved. Separate dispatch notes many drownings after a Nome storm, with 38 missing and more feared lost along the coast.
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