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Newspaper
The Fairbury Enterprise
Location
Fairbury, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1900
Page
2
Shanghai correspondent reports uncertain Chinese official stance and mixed London papers debate whether allied relief to Pekin is already underway or will come only by week’s end based on Washington dispatches.
Report from Washington cites reliable authority that the government will designate officials to meet allied army commanders at Tung Chow to agree on safe conduct for foreign legations in the capital. Information to this effect has reached Washington, and the meeting may have occurred if General Caaffee has proceeded to Tung Chow.
Seward Nebraska experienced the most destructive fire in its history around 11 PM Wednesday. The blaze started in the Butler building basement near Johnson Bros. discount dry goods and groceries, consuming nearly $10,000 in new stock plus about $1,209 in additions with $4,500 insurance, as firefighters battled dense smoke to control the fire.
Skint a brakeman at Guernsey Wyoming was run over by a backing engine. His left leg and right leg were amputated and he died at 9 40 p m. He rode on the rear brake beam not seen until the engine passed over him. Relatives unknown. He recently began work at Alliance Nebraska.
Robert B. Hall of South Omaha Neb was arrested in Sacramento California while traveling on the train from the east Hall is accused of stealing large sums from firms he served as collector He admits taking the money and says he fled from Omaha to Cheyenne where he began to enlist in the army
Governor Beckham of Kentucky issues a proclamation summoning an extra session for 1900. The special agenda focuses on proposed measures as revised by the Governor and ready for legislative consideration.
Four crew members of the steamer Hill City en route from New Orleans to Memphis were drowned near Blue Point Memphis Mississippi. The men were unnamed in the fragment, with authorities reporting the disaster and ongoing search efforts.
Watt McMeer of Bine Hill Nebraska committed death by own action at Bine Mill in the early sor. period as reported by local records. The event details are limited to the act and the place with no additional context available.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions individuals with unclear ages and events. The readable items include names such as Peterman and Mastrice and vague references to medical symptoms, but specifics are missing.
Miss Costron Ferrell, his fiancé, sought a last interview at the prison after a secrecy laden visit by Tobias Ferrell of Steubenville. The father and son shared an emotional moment as the condemned man spoke of heaven and his mother, amid family illness and distress.
A morning blaze in Denton, southwest Lancaster County, leveled the J B R C Miller general merchandise store and Mr Abbotts residence within two hours. The post office and Miller residence were inside the burning building with estimated losses around 4000 dollars and about 900 dollars insured. Local residents fought the fire, but the damage was total to the structure and contents.
A large Bloomfield Nebraska crowd confronted a traveling show billed as the great syndicate English American. The mob accused the manager of deceit and attempted to string him after demanding repayment. He settled in full, about two hundred dollars, and left town.
Extreme heat sweeps the southwest with temperatures hitting 100 in nearly every town. Salina records 112 while McPherson and Kansas City report near 100. Corn leaves curl and ears die as farms feel the brutal heat of August.
Malone Crow is named carrier for a rural free delivery route to be started September 3 at Guide Rock in Webster county Nebraska. The route covers a large area with a substantial population served. Chas Brown is appointed substitute clerk at the Lincoln post office. Marcus Post Gus Bottom Cari Anderson and Thos Golden serve as substitute carriers in nearby operations. A separate item notes a legal action: Seals leak bomb sued Anton Prager of Omaha.
Mrs. Sarah Sigman, aged 62, was shot and killed tonight by Minnie Claridy following a quarrel. The assailant, described as a Black woman, fired the fatal shot in what authorities are labeling a domestic dispute turned lethal.
A London dispatch, dated August 17, reports a Vienna cablegram from Taku dated August 14 stating the attack on Pekin began Monday and that British minister Sir Claude McDonald has opened talks with the relieving force. Allies report headquarters at Tung Chai and a heavy defeat of Chinese troops around Tong Chau.
Poison in deadly quantities was found in the stomach of Edward F. Herrick a Chicago waterfront merchant whose sudden death recalled other mysterious family losses Mrs Herrick the widow will be called as a witness in the coroner's inquest Officials report the stomach contents will be presented to determine the cause of death and identify the poison involved
Ex United States Senator John James Ingalls dies in East Las Vegas after bronchitis. Born December 20, 1833 in Middleton Mans. Served in the United States Senate from 1873 to 1881. Survived by a widow and six children. Funeral planned in Atchison Kansas.
Field marshal Viscount Wolseley condemned the 30 000 man Aldershot force as utterly unfit to send abroad after watching maneuvers. He faulted poor leadership and training. notable officers, including Montgomery Moore, listened.
Jay Sievers, a young resident of Plattsmouth Nebraska, was knocked down by a runaway team. He struck his head on the pavement severely and his condition is serious with potential brain impact. Doctors remain hopeful for recovery.
Four more men suspected of dynamite case involvement were arrested in St Louis. Emil Zakrewski Joseph Greeley William Hinke and Howell Farmer are named. Zakrewski remains jailed pending police investigation. The others are said to have been employed at one time by the dynamiters.
A. G. Bingham killed his wife and son in law James Bradley at Jamestown Ohio then took his own life. Authorities say the tragedy stemmed from family troubles and domestic strife.
Fragmentary OCR notes a woman traveling from St Louis toward San Antonio with unspecified events and dates. Limited legible names and places hinder full reconstruction of the incident or its outcomes.
Former president Theodore Roosevelt will give speeches in Nebraska on October 1 2 and 3 with engagements announced by organizers.
dispatch from Pekin notes allied armies captured the city amid stubborn resistance. Admiral Remey and Consul Fowler reported the fall on Aug 17 with details: foreign legations safe, Japanese forces in control, Japanese losses over 100, Chinese losses about 300. Prior reports placed Tung Chow's capture on the 12th, about twelve miles from Pekin.
In Elliott County a deadly clash between the Adkins and Howards ended with one Howard dead and a second Howard shot in the lung and likely to die. The quarrel began over a local young woman and drew both families with reinforcements. Adkins family members, including the father, a preacher, fought and all Adkins were arrested and jailed in Martinsburg.
The Chinese minister in Tokyo Li Sheng reported that Japan offered good offices to help the empress dowager and Emperor Kwong Su. Japan aims to prevent the escape of Prince Tuan Kang Yi and other officials including Hew Usa, guardian of the heir apparent, and Chao Shu Chiao, railway mining commissioner.
Charles Johnson section foreman for the Chicago St Paul and Omaha railway was attempting to move a hand car when struck by a northbound freight train near Nevera Lows and killed instantly. He lived in Dakota City Nebraska and leaves a large family. His remains were taken there for an inquest.
Earnest Arnold a nineteen year old resident two miles west of Franklin Nebraska was found lying in his parents pasture with a broken leg. The cause of the injury and how it happened are unknown. He had been in town and started for home. He is described as a young man of good habits.
A chaotic news in brief notes spreading fires in Colorado with expected heavy damage. The report mentions heavy rain in some areas and a long list of varied incidents across the country including a strike by New York vest makers and a fatal shooting in Benson Tennessee.
In Richardson & Co. saloon on Sunday August 6 B C a firm member was shot in the abdomen by R M Kline a musician who with his wife were employed by the firm F D Dismer owner of a neighboring restaurant was wounded in the arm by a stray bullet The Klines defend the wife her husband claims to protect her honor A fight erupted with Richardsons involvement resulting in gunfire Both Mr and Mrs Kline are in custody under Sheriff E P Sweeney
Mail reports from Yokohama recount the Oregon stranded on the Chinese coast aided by the Chinese cruiser Hai Chi commanded by Captain Sah. The Hai Chi anchored nearby and the Russian cruiser later approached with caution. Captain Wilde suggested raising the American flag to deter further inquiry and no cruisers challenged the vessel afterward.
Government business profits drop as indiscriminate rate cutting aims to win contracts for government supplies to San Francisco. Cars of meat shipments from Chicago suffer the heaviest cuts, threatening profits and sparking railroads to fear an imminent nationwide freight war.
In the August 17 preliminary contests of the international fire apparatus exhibition at Vincennes France about 5000 fremen from many nationalities took part. American representatives led by Chief George C Hale of Kansas City and the Kansas City fire brigade impressed with speed and technique and received an ovation.
Fourteen year old Otto Matzke son of Hernab Matzke a German farmer living four miles from Western Nebraska was thrown from a horse and killed. A search by neighbors was begun after he failed to return. The body was found.
Five year old child of Martin suffered a skull fracture in a tragic incident. Police investigated and a preliminary report described the injuries as blunt force trauma. The family requested privacy as authorities continued inquiries.
Dispatches from Admiral Remey and General Chaffee detail claims of Pekin being bombarded by allied forces and the capture of the city. A Tokyo foreign office dispatch tends to confirm Pekin’s fall with Empress Dowager reportedly in the other city.
An east bound extra collided head on with freight No 19 near Sunol 400 miles east of Cheyenne. The engineer and Breiman jumped to safety. Locomotives were badly damaged and track repaired by building around the wreck. Trains ran from twelve hours late.
Five aboard the yacht St Francois on a pleasure trip from Tadoucac to River du Loup were plunged into the sea when a squall capsized it off White Island. Jamboree of Quebec rescued Boucher and Adelard Savard. Captain Montar and two Morins are missing and likely drowned.
A youth about twenty was arrested at Leipsic Germany after admitting to a plot to kill King Albert of Saxony. He says he was chosen by lot to commit the deed but fled from courage. A dagger and loaded revolver were found on him. identity not yet established.
General Dewet has managed to elude General Kitchener as Boer forces evade British by night marches over known ground while their own wagons advance in daytime.
Arthur Kimball of one mile north of Aurora sustained an eye injury when a beard of wheat penetrated a eye while threshing. He was feared to lose sight but is now much improved after treatment at Lincoln.
A forest fire near an encampment in Wyoming has burned about eight by ten miles of territory and threatens nearby areas. Local crews battle the flames with water and heaving assets as winds shift. Residents are urged to evacuate if conditions worsen.
The report mentions the New Orleans cruiser and a Cuban government delegation led by Salvador Cisneros with figures including General Sacrety Marot and Rev. Dr. Mustelier. It notes their audience with the Cuban president and discusses the independence question. An unrelated fragment references a Spirit Lake town council meeting and local rocks.
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