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Newspaper
The Perrysburg Journal
Location
Perrysburg, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1900
Page
3
A would be killer lunged at Shah of Persia as he left the palace with the grand vizier and others aboard a landau. A bystander restrained the assailant, who claimed vengeance, while warnings had preceded the attack. The incident occurred amid a scene of shouting and police restraint.
Union Pacific express No 4 left Denver Saturday night and was halted west of Hugo Colorado by two armed men. Passengers in the Pullman slept while robbers looted cash and valuables averaging about 100 dollars. Fay a California resident on his way to St Louis man fired at robbers and was shot in the head and killed. Robbers fled after stopping the team and entering the forward car.
Philadelphia reports a deadly duel between Arthur Sinclair and his wife at Duffryn Mawr. Both died from pistols near their bodies after a evening quarrel. Neighbors and police consider three theories including mutual suicide, a duel, or the wife killing the husband and then herself.
Chicago August 6 police closed the West Twelfth Street Korner hall to anarchists who planned a rejoicing meeting after King Humbert's assassination. Mrs Lucy Parsons resisted arrest and was moved to a patrol wagon. Five arrests followed as officers dispersed the crowd and prevented incendiary speech.
The president approves a provisional plan for December festivities marking the centennial of the district government. A morning reception by the president at the executive mansion for state governors, then commemorative exercises in Congress and a military parade follow in the afternoon.
An imperial edict dated August 2 allows foreign ministers in Peking to communicate with their governments with no restriction and to depart for Tientsin under escort. The move follows memorials from Chinese ministers abroad and prompts questions on whether ministers will leave or stay for safety amid tensions and allied forces approaching.
London reports conflicting telegrams about the status of Chinese ministers in Peking, with British and American sources noting continued stay in Tianjin and a fresh withdrawal attempt by Allied forces. Messages warn against premature claims as hostilities resume and negotiations potentially seek China’s integrity.
The Monon passenger train No 3 struck a light engine at South Raub ten miles south of Lafayette Indiana. Fireman James Hudson was killed instantly. Engineer Louis Raub and his fireman are missing. Passenger engineer Henry Whitesel likely fatally scalded. Brakeman Eugene McCool badly bruised and may die. Conductor C T Callahan seriously injured. Passengers unharmed. Wrecking crew to clear track.
In Brandenburg Kentucky on Cedar Grove road a 27 year old man killed Mrs. Annie Brunton with a hickory club as she and his aunt were returning from a church wedding. Blood on the nephew Jesse Durham’s fingers led to arrest and confession before a lynching mood could surge in Louisville.
A collision on the St. Louis Southwestern line near Aurich Arkansas killed five men and injured two others when a siding switch failed allowing a southbound passenger train to crash into a freight caboose. The passenger engine and baggage car were overturned and four freight cars demolished.
Reports from Chefoo and Washington detail intensified hostilities between allied forces and Chinese along the Tientsin Peking line. Dispatches suggest relief troops are active. Chinese defenses appear stubborn, with estimates of allied casualties around 1,200 and Chinese losses potentially higher.
Vennis Cogh tin described as the wealthiest man in Toledo and northwestern Ohio. He died at his home after a lingering illness aged about 80. He owned major business blocks and held bank stock shares. He was Irish born. Wealth estimated at 15 million dollars.
The fifth week of the Caleb Powers trial for alleged involvement in the Gov Goebel murder conspiracy opens with Ex-Gov John Young Brown predicting more elucitation of testimony. Witnesses describe National Guard deployment and security measures at the Kentucky Capitol, plus deliberations about who armed whom during the shooting and ensuing actions.
In Birmingham on August 7 a general election produced a large Democratic majority led by William J. Samford for governor to be inaugurated December 1. Republicans populists and prohibitionists fielded tickets, but early returns favored Democrats by a wide margin and gains in the general assembly. Estimates put the Democratic majority over 50,000 with populists and Republicans possibly holding about 12 of 123 seats. The vote is seen as a test on a constitutional convention to remove black influence from politics. The legislature will elect Morgan and the Ninth district picks Congressman Coderwood. Eighth district picks Judge William S. Richardson to succeed Joe Wheeler. Also noted: death of Westerly I. L. Clark, head of William Clark Thread Co., from heart failure and the shooting death of Harry Whomack by Mrs Burgess.
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