July Fourth Statistics Warn of Fools Lost
A precautionary note cites the density of losses on Independence Day and argues the nation must address why a quarter of July supplies are depleted as the country grows.
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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1900
Page
3
A precautionary note cites the density of losses on Independence Day and argues the nation must address why a quarter of July supplies are depleted as the country grows.
The text notes October as a particularly dangerous month for stock speculation, listing July January September August December February April March June November and May as equally risky in the same cautionary claim. It reflects dated advice on market timing and investor caution.
In New Orleans on July 30, a prolonged gun battle ends when Robert Charles is smoked out of a Clio Street residence and shot to pieces after killing multiple officers including Sergeant Porteous and Wounded Lally. The siege ends as a fire consumes the house and Charles falls to gunfire from Anderson and others, with a large crowd witnessing the fatal sequence.
The official forbade all public assemblages on the streets, urged residents to stay indoors, and ordered the closure of all saloons and bar rooms.
William J. Bryan says his Indianapolis notification speech will center on imperialism, as the 1900 platform marks it as the paramount issue. He plans to cover money questions in his letter of acceptance and later speeches, as he did in 1896.
The Bryan and Stevenson notification meeting will be held in Indianapolis on August 8 following a settlement between the state committee and the Central Passenger association. One fare for the round trip is granted from Indiana Illinois Ohio Michigan Western Pennsylvania and Western New York. Tickets good August 7 and 8 and valid for return up to midnight August 9.
John W. Daniel of Virginia, returning from California after the Kansas City convention, visited Bryan in Lincoln. The pair took a long drive as Senator Daniel declined to discuss politics and later departed for the South in the afternoon.
Denver July 30. John Stephens secretary of the National Monetary league received a letter from W. J. Bryan suggesting that notification should occur at the same time and place as that of the Democrats. It is understood the arrangement will be followed.
In Coton July 30 a Liberal rebellion in Colombia cost over 600 lives with many wounded. Rebels agreed to surrender arms and gain amnesty while Liberals retain political rights. Foreign backers to be banished within a week. Generals Herrera and Paras have left Panama as burying work proceeds and Colon remains calm.
The prosecution in the Powers case places star witness Wharton Golden on the stand in Georgetown Kentucky. Golden details how mountain men were brought to Frankfort to kill enough Democratic legislators to secure a Republican majority. Lewis Hampton testifies that Governor Taylor urged Republican members to start a fight and promised gubernatorial support.
Hong Kong wires report from The Daily Express that an Italian priest arrived in London recounting the Hen Sien Fu killings on July 4. The massacre killed the Chinese bishop and six priests and massed six hundred converts after brutalities against women. One priest fled to the hills. the escapee hid in a coffin aboard a river boat for 17 days.
London dispatch reports daily arrests of boxers and smugglers loaded with arms and ammunition. Executions follow quickly, yet the rowdy element remains undismayed. Country districts show bolder, more threatening actions and inflammatory placards are posted.
The Shanghai Daily Express reports a Boxers revolt against Prince Tuan outside Pekin last Sunday. Tuan led his forces, two generals deserted, and the battle lasted hours, ending with Tuan defeated and killed according to the dispatch.
A telegram from Sheng, Pekin railway and telegraph director, reports that breadstuffs and vegetables are being supplied to show goodwill to foreign representatives in London. The note says all except Baron von Ketteler are alive and safe, amid claims Pekin is in Boxer hands and that direct London Pekin communications may be blocked.
Berlin reports the emperor told Bremerhaven troops sailing for China that no quarter would be given and no prisoners taken if they engage the enemy. He framed the mission as punishing an assault on ambassadors and the right of hospitality, urging decisive action to pave the way for civilization.
A dispatch from Tianjin dated July 24 reports Prince Ching’s forces were defeated by Prince Tung’s rebels near Pekin. Foreigners defended the northern cathedral close to the forbidden city as the fighting spread through the city outskirts.
London July 30 The Shanghai correspondent of The Daily Telegraph reports that all ministers except Baron von Ketteler are alive and that some of the European survivors are leaving Pekin.
Berlin reports Emperor William wrote to Queen Victoria and emperors of Russia Austria and Franz Joseph and King Humbert urging harmony among the powers against China. He emphasizes shared interests against the yellow peril threatening all.
Orders at Mare Island require refitting the Mohican for Chinese service and ready to sail within seven days. The voyage to the region is expected to take 72 days.
An order for 110000 garments was received at the U S quartermaster depot in Jeffersonville Indiana. The garments will be produced at once and shipped by fast freight to Seattle before heading to the Orient.
C H Longstaff pharmacist announces a full range of drugs sundries paints oils brushes and more in the Dinneen Block two doors west of the First National Bank. He invites Beadle County shoppers to inspect a complete stock including patent medicines and season beverages while emphasizing fair prices and cooperative trade.
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