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Newspaper
The Perrysburg Journal
Location
Perrysburg, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1900
Page
2
World news briefs merge with domestic incidents
Domestic items from William Bateman Leeds to Chicago include large gifts in Cleveland, census figures for Providence and Chicago, and a flood of varied events. Fires, murders, accidents, and rail robberies across the U S and Canada illustrate a volatile period with rising visitors to Yellowstone and growing heat waves.
Tragic Train Wrecks and Storm Toll Across States
A string of disasters across several states leaves many dead or harmed. A crash in Slatington PA kills fifteen and injures many. a wreck near Town Lay causes multiple fatalities. a storm near New York City leaves nine dead and nine injured. Also reported: a train robbery confession in Columbus, a labor Telegram note on bank-note circulation, and a Toledo murder-suicide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morena
Slatington
RW. Ferrell
Adams Express Company
Columbus
Meeringer Lane
New York
Secretary of Agriculture
St. Joseph
Mich
Pittsburgh
Political Nominations and Notable Deaths in Era Race News
Democratic and Republican figures across states announce nominations for president and governor, including William J Bryan and Adlai E Stevenson noted in Indianapolis. Wisconsin and Michigan races finalize tickets while era figures such as Phoebe Moulton reach a centennial milestone. Notable deaths include Samuel M Clark and Edward Duryea among others. local conventions set for August in Cedar Rapids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William 4. Bryan
Adlai E. Stevenson
Indianapolis
Democratic Party
Bryan
Timeis
H. A. Brooks
Dixon
Congress
Robert M. la Follette
Wisconsin
Vi Vo Barnes
Prohibition Party
Ilinois
John G. Wooley
Henry B. Metcalf
Prohibition
United States
Michigan
East Nader
Charles J. Welte
Sheboygan Falls
Phoebe Moulton
la Creme
Wis
George D. Jackson
Texas
J. Th. Sayerm
Bastrop County
Governor Town
Cedar Rapids
Samuel M. Clark
Gate City
Kookule
Edward EB. Duryea
Glen Cove
London readers shaken by rapid American war loan rush
London Finnnelers are dazed by the haste with which American capitalists served upon the British war loan. Lord Roberts frets the Boers may have captured the Elands river garrison. Admiral Watson notes slow American progress in the Philippines. sickeness among troops runs high. European powers plan to suppress merchants. a Pretoria plot targets Lord Roberts. Funeral for King Humbert in Rome. Troops to China and fighting around Tientsin and Peking. Washington expects forces to advance on August 15. China appoints a minister to arrange peace terms. Reports of Chinese duplicity and near relief. Yong-Bing massacre of women and children. New York touted as a money market hub. Kruger denies surrender but vows guerrilla war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Lord Roberts
Elands
Garrion
Admiral Watson
United States
Philippines
Pretoria
Will
Tite
Washington
International
Peking
Conger
China
Mang Chong
Manacre
Yong-Bkring
New York
Kruger
London death toll and global unrest in brief
Traron Russell of Killawen Inrd obte tndstive at England died In London aged 65. Cabmen strike in Paris France triggered a boycott leaving 3 500 drivers without vehicles. Washington officials received an Imperial edict urging peace but would not consider it until prior demands are met. France reports China minister will stay in Peking and retreat unsafe. Minister Conger message says he will hold out. Told 1000 Christians were killed at Tam Ting. Madrid cabinet approves extradition with Spain and the United. The French torpedo boat France sank after collision with a collier near Cape St Vincent, 60 men drowned. Col Grasse and Filipino fighters surrender to American forces near Tuyague.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Traron Russell
Killawen
England
London
Gee
Parte
France
Washington
Chink Tat
Peking
Conger
Tam Ting
Madrid
Spain
United
Cape ST. Vincent
Col. Grasse
Tuyuge
Minor News Items From Early 20th Century Era
English army experiments with a bicycle corps as a deterrent force. Germany foreseen to win more first prizes at the Paris exposition than any other nation. Capitalists plan a 400 mile railroad through northwestern Alaska’s gold fields. Iceland marks ninth century of Christianity in the far north. A Topeka wife discovers after 41 years her husband is not her affinity and separations follow. Fifty residents of Masillon, Ohio leave for Oklahoma to claim government land and form a colony. The American stage lists actors Herbert Standing and others. Church leaders plan worldwide revival for the first six months of the new century. Augustine, chief of the Sequoia Indians in California, dies in San Diego aged 182 and ruler for 100 years. Forty-six Navy recruits depart Chicago for San Francisco, ages 15 to 17. New life-ending stations planned for Lake Michigan at South Manitoba and Sleeping Bear Point. nine stations exist now. MacArthur forms a board over leprosy isolation island in the Philippines. Treasury comptroller holds a common carrier responsible for lost goods even without accompanying bills. Baltimore work begins on a silver service for Rear Admiral Sedley from Cristobal Colon cargo silver. total cost about 5000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Alaska
Iceland
Far North Island
Diyore
Maseilion
Oklahoma
Siage
Herbert Standing
Wil Rising
Wil Nam Galng
Cuma
Charles Ridelag
Augustine
California
San Diego
United States Navy
Chicago
San Francisco
Philippines
McKace
MacArthur
Comptroller of the Treasury
Baltimore
Sedley
Erin
Cristobal Colon
Disappearing Antovin Peine Fractures New York News
A chaotic late edition reports detective efforts for Antovin Peine, a NYC bunker boss, amid miner mobs clashing with Chinese workers in Windber. It notes hospital aid for Margaret Livingston Chanlor, a notable nurse and WWII-era figure, and details unrest as unions push strikes and a wax factory seeks fair labor practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nuveau
New York City
Antovin Peine
Ely
Soares
Mallon
Margaret Livingston Chanlor
W York
Ied Cross Society
Mth
Windber
Council of
New Yous and Vicivity
Couneil
Nevely
Wasuelage
Manhattan
United Matters of North America
Amon Hh
Buwene V
Weat Point Culitary Academy
Omlver Lindeau
Mes Hall
Edict and US demands shape China talks in Peking
Washington, Aug 1. Secretary Adee, by order of President McKinley, sent to Minister Wu the US reply to the edict appointing Li Hung Chang envoy to negotiate with powers for cessation of hostilities. The reply reiterates earlier US demands for protection of ministers, free communication with their governments, and restoration of order, and insists negotiations begin only after compliance. Copies go to US officials abroad. The edict naming Li Hung Chang envoy and seeking immediate cessation of hostilities is discussed, with officials noting its implications for peaceful settlement. More notes on the em/peror’s edict and reactions follow, with local commentary on easing tensions and a legal case in Indiana. The Indianapolis population rises to 105,015.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Ader
McKinley
United States
Li Hung Chang
China
Elvall
Peking
Era
Actig
Adley
Europe
Japan
Inta
Chang
Department of State
Kwang Hei
Li Hing Chang
Adee
Fi Hank Chang Ne
Privy Council
Yuin
Tel Nan
Bhantung
Shanghai
Way
Arme Ls
Li Mune Chang
Man Confesses to Express Robbery and Murder in Columbus
Charlee J. Ferrell, a former Adams Express employee, confessed to killing Messenger Charles Lane and robbing the wig safe on an east-bound Adams Express car. One thousand dollars recovered. Ferrell, 22, planned the crime to fund his upcoming marriage to Miss Lillian Costlow. He had no accomplices and used a 3 caliber revolver to murder Lane and steal money hidden in packages. He was arrested in Columbus after detectives traced him from Plain City. Ferrell’s fiancé, Miss Costlow, was at home when arrested. He offered no resistance and later admitted the crime at the police station. Nearby, a Toledo tragedy unfolded as a jealous husband killed his wife before taking his own life. Famous Wagnerian soprano Brangane Hetta died in Berlin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Charlee J. Ferrell
Adale Express Company
Charles Lane
Adams Express Company
Ferrell
Lillian Costlow
Patrick Costlow
Pennsylvania Ines
Dee
Tyler
Lane
Monkenger
St. Louie
Smith & Weeson
Babey
Aurewshire
Mertens
Fred
Stensby
Mike Coatlow
Then Tote
Palice
Ferrel
Bineek
Ely
Bhi
Kerrell
Pate Eniy
Pale and Weak Women and the Health Mystery
A period era advertisement touts a tonic claiming to preserve "roundness of form" and facial freshness by strengthening the entire female system. It cites letters from women in the paper as evidence, asserting that monthly pain and menstrual irregularities erode health and beauty, and that the medicine helps women endure natural crises.
Nebraska the Land of Plenty sales pitch in ads
An advertisement promotes Nebraska as a fertile land with cheap, easy terms for purchase. It touts farming opportunities, abundant crops and livestock, healthy climate, and strong churches and schools, offering mail subscriptions and brochures for potential buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Neb
Eustis
Fesa'r
Chicago, Ilk
Burnham's Hasty Jellycon Promotion Shown
An ad declares Burnham's Hasty Jellycon dissolves in hot milk and hardens, marketed as healthful for children and invalids. It offers 4 1c packages free to purchasers, urging orders today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iuetard Gwade
Burnham
Idtittard
Phyw Lang
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Sun
Thor
William Bateman Leeds
Cleveland
Yellowstone Park
Canada
Fort Sheridan
Hawalihoe
Polska Induse Trial Company
Crivitz
Charles Dar Dor
W. C. Turner
Anniston
Ala
Fairview
Wahpeton
N. D
Charles D. Lane
San Pranctico
Cape Nome
Nome
Margenses
Yp Creston, la. At Weaver Potts
Shelby Steel Company
Boston
Funjus W. Cobb
O. S
Agnes C. Smith
Divsette
Harper Brothers
Union Pacific
Hugo
Col
Goodland
Kan
Logie Union
Stront Railway Company
Atlanta
Dew Troyer Hue
John Lonenoeker
Pennsylvania Road
Columbis
Janesville
Beblutier
Bondrath
Bob Fitesimmons
Gus Rublin
Akron
Philadel- Rho
Pea Ik
Sats
Chiclanati
New
Rommian
He Lomlon
Sir Robert Hurt
Chinese Magitime Customs Office
Morning
Robert Hart
Vary
Celina
Mra
Mollie Quigg
John KR. Dilley
Indianaapolis
Charien Ferrel
Robery
Toledo
Hienge
Beighard
Dens
Berlin
Brang Heta
Syd B. Pinkham
Oes Ae Ae
Tao
Miwon
EPA
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