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Newspaper
Washburn Times
Location
Washburn, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1900
Page
2
In Kalamazoo Michigan and surrounding areas a severe grasshopper infestation covers streets, stores, and restaurants. A Chicago Kalamazoo and Saginaw train halted by the swarm saw wheels slip as insects blocked the rails. City lights have been off for nights and many businesses close early due to the pest.
A rumor claimed Natalie Moresca and Michael Guida, Italian anarchists, arrived aboard the Kaiser Wilhelm II to kill President McKinley. Chief Wilkie found no evidence of anarchist ties or a plot. Moresca, an ex convict, will be sent back to Italy. Guida’s character is under investigation.
Georgetown Ky August 18 Secretary of State Caleb Powers was found guilty of complicity in the Goebel shooting and sentenced to life in prison. The unanimous verdict came after a brief jury deliberation with eight Goebel Democrats, three anti Goebel Democrats and one Republican.
A London Daily Mail report notes extensive espionage by foreign powers with agents worldwide. It estimates Russia spends about £750,000 annually while Germany and France near £500,000, Italy about £250,000 and Austria similar, highlighting pervasive government betrayal for pay. Cowiey county, Kas., has a girl cor oner.
News from Tokyo Shanghai and Washington report Pekin captured by allied troops on August 15 with Japanese and other forces entering the city. Ministers and legations secure while Chinese resistance is noted and plans discuss protection of Christians and future governance.
London voters show little surge of excitement as Pekin relief stories arrive. Officials debate landing Indian troops at Shanghai amid fears for British prestige and missteps that drew protests from foreign residents. Transports chased by torpedo boat after orders to land, then recalled, adding uncertainty.
The cabinet weighs a course for China amid the Boxer upheaval. Conger and Chaffee meet in a scene of hopeful resolve. The United States vows to stay vigilant until order is restored, demanding indemnity and political reforms.
Bremen reports relief of ministers in Pekin prompts the Weser Zeitung to call further troop embarkations a waste of money. The Hamburger Correspondent notes Pekin’s capture undermines experts who said floods would block advance. Berlin circles doubt Chinese sources citing Waldersee’s skepticism and Shanghai dispatch ambiguity.
Reports from London and Vienna detail Li Hung Chang pleading with Marquis Ito for mediation, Ito replying with sympathy but saying intervention is not possible. The note follows Austrian dispatches of a wounded acting minister in Pekin and fresh cable news of missionary deaths in Chefoo.
Washington reports confirm allied armies have captured Pekin and rescued legationers. Brig. Gen. Barry at Chefoo says Pekin was taken on August 15. Tokyo dispatches note Consul General Goodnow confirms. China situation remains under advisory planning for future troop withdrawals and stabilization efforts.
The fragment notes a match up where the West overcomes celestial brava do, aided by relentless determination. It hints at a decisive outcome influenced by West's dogged effort and strategic play.
B F Stevens presented to Spirit Lake's town council a gift of a complete power plant and light and heating system built at about 30000 dollars. No debt, no promises, no strings attached. the property is nearly new with high quality materials and workmanship.
Italian section hand Pascale Endorado, 30, married, was injured yesterday afternoon near Baraboo when a railroad tie fell on his right leg. He was transported to Milwaukee by North Western train and admitted for treatment at Wisconsin General Hospital.
Washington dispatch notes that several European powers are likely to retain military forces in China to press for indemnity and potential territorial demands. The United States aims to preserve China's territorial integrity and administers, with Secretary Hay stressing equal and impartial trade and stability, while China fears a prolonged diplomatic exchange and possible capitulation to external pressure.
Pretoria reports Gen. Dewet has retreated northwest of Rustenburg after eluding British capture. Eighty prisoners allege his force now numbers 7000. Boers in path resist and compel enlistment. Nearby, Steenkamp fights again and Viljoen commands 800 men. Also, Cordun’s trial unfolds with guilty plea then recantation, and Lindh-We raids Transvaal. London notes President Steyn may be dead.
Lake Shore No 3 westbound wrecked at Bay bridge near Sandusky at 1 am. Engine and two mail cars passed safely. next three cars fell into Sandusky bay. Five trainmen injured none seriously. fourteen passengers in combination car injured by flying glass. bridge uninjured. most aboard accounted for.
Gov. Candler orders Liberty guards to quell a negro uprising in Liberty county remote southwest Georgia. A burning at Johnston Station near the Savannah and Western Railway is reported with two arrests and fatalities among those resisting.
A Perkiomen railroad passenger train struck a wagon at Palm today in Allentown. Three occupants died: John F. Wolle Harvey O. Wolle of Allentown and John V. Gottschalk of New York, a brother in law.
The clipped notes record corporate expenditures, a bird shooting arrest and fine for Peter Whalin, a large estate left by Augustine Buell, a fatal streetcar accident involving E P Keenan, support for shirt waist at the University of Chicago, a fatal home stove explosion affecting Mrs E J Erneski, Lincoln Park board plans to spend 467 500 on sea wall repairs, missing post office cars found in drinking-water casks, a German murder insurance motive involving Charles A Mielenz, a California asparagus shipment to New York taking about sixty hours, and a fatal train accident of Harvey L Kiperabrock at Wells Street depot.
Milwaukee market notes show firm egg prices at 11 1/2 to 11 3/4 cents with 11 1/4 cents for old stock, and strong butter demand with high creameries priced up to 17 cents. Cheese largely steady with full cream flats around 10 to 10 1/2 cents and various imports and regional grades listed. New York reports steady butter and cheese receipts, and Chicago shows firm butter and eggs with steady iced poultry pricing.
Milwaukee livestock market shows no hog or cattle receipts. Hogs range 4.80 to 5.30 with mixed weights and light activity. Cattle mostly steady with varied classes priced from 2.00 to 5.25 per pound for cows, bulls, heifers, and steers. veal calves and stockers also listed. Chicago arrivals report hogs 14,000, cattle 200, sheep 2,500.
Milwaukee prices show flour steady and grains mixed with corn and rye holding while oats ease. Chicago, Duluth and Minneapolis follow with mixed futures and cash bids. Kansas City and South Omaha reflect cattle and hogs trading down slightly amid broader market drift.
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