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Newspaper
Washburn Times
Location
Washburn, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1900
Page
2
Thirty foreigners including six women and a child were attacked by over 700 Boxers as they fled Pao-Ting-Fu toward Tien Tsin. Four killed, four wounded, rest missing. relief expedition underway with ten miles to Tien Tsin. Warships gather at Taku as tensions rise.
Chicago observers report a total eclipse study by scientists from Northwestern and Yerkes observatories failed due to overly powerful instruments and flawed photographic records. Prof. Crew notes the sun may be solid or gaseous or both, leaving the sun’s constitution unsettled for decades.
Bishop W. W. Thoburn of the Methodist Episcopal church is hospitalized at Christ hospital Mount Auburn Cincinnati with exhaustion of the brain from long India service. He will likely retire from active duties for a year at least and may not resume work depending on his health. His wife is also ill, doctors hope for the best.
Industrial and financial circles report American Steel and Wire company closed three major Cleveland mills without warning. About a thousand men lost jobs and no restart date was given. Assistant District Manager Early cites business conditions and offers no statement on reopening.
The Cincinnati Enquirer reports a resident dubbed the meanest man in the city who, when asked for a penny to buy coffee, offers to trade four cents for a nickel. The beggar asks to remain unnamed. Kansas sent twenty carloads of corn to famine relief in India.
London reports detail Lord Roberts dispatches from Johannesburg June 1 describing heavy Boer opposition near Heilbron Ventersburg and Harrismith. Casualties include eight killed and 36 wounded among Highlanders and Lancashire batteries praised. Boer reinforcements and communications disruptions move the front as claims of contested Pretoria and possible surrender terms swirl.
The extract argues Britain must fund the war by taking half of Transvaal gold profits, noting the gold mines will share the burden while Rhode, Wernher, Bell and others face consequences. It predicts a 50,000 man British garrison and long term unrest as troops withdraw, implying ongoing trouble for England.
German newspapers debate British policy toward Boer combatants as the Transvaal Republic wanes. The Vossische Zeitung criticizes any punishment of Boers who fought, urging clemency and adherence to international law. The Daily Telegraph notes a possible telegram from Emperor William to Queen Victoria.
From Lourenco Marques June 2 President Kruger remains at Machadodorp as 10 000 Boers hold positions around Pretoria. Another large force sits at Bronkhurst Spruit while news from the war front is scarce. Maseru Basutoland reports Brabant encircling Boers near Ficksburg and Grenadiers suffer heavy casualties in Gen Rundle’s engagements.
Boston reports quote Boer envoy Mr. Fischer stating the Boers would decline a 1,000,000 acre land grant offer from a West Coast railroad and stay to seek liberty under the English flag if necessary. A. D. Wolmarans mourns as his son dies in a recent clash with British forces.
Eight girls from Butler college staged a midnight prank at the boarding hall of male students. They moved furniture into the hallway took photos and removed movable items blocking entrances. The incident caused hours of disruption and the boys vow revenge as authorities guard the girls’ identities.
Secretary Long to grant clemency to Captain John McGowan who was sentenced to two years on half pay for killing an unarmed Filipino in Cebu harbor. The court recommends mercy and a likely reduction of suspension with a reprimand.
The West Side Presbyterian church in Merrill Wisconsin will be dedicated tomorrow afternoon. Erected in 1895 at a cost over six thousand dollars, it carried a debt of more than two thousand until recent efforts by the pastor and congregation cleared it. Assisting ministers include Revs L C Smith Oshkosh Jacob Patch Stevens Point and W O Carrier D D of Wausau with local pastors.
Calumet Michigan June 2 reports say the fire in the Calumet and Hecla mine will likely be smothered by the end of next week.
In Paris the Dreyfus case amnesty bill was adopted by a margin of 2388 to 24 votes in the Senate today.
The original will of George Smith late of London is filed in Chicago showing an estate of about $60 million in stocks bonds and real estate in the U S and Great Britain. Executors named include James H. Smith New York Peter Geddes John Wink George A Cooper and Benjamin N Oakeshott all of Great Britain. Specific bequests include railway bonds to St Paul Chicago Burlington & Quincy and charitable gifts to Chicago and British institutions. Executors receive portions and nephews and a niece in Millburn DL are left trust funds. Writings show exhibits to Union Bank of London and several railroads.
The Blaisdell case seeking 64.6 million dollars for first mortgage Pacific railroad bonds tied to Charles Durkee heirs was dismissed by the United States Court of Claims. Officials said the suit lacked competent evidence and noted alleged promoter schemes to extract funds from uninformed claimants.
Washington June 2 Gen MacArthur urges three more regular cavalry regiments for the Philippines to supplement infantry. Cavalry improved skirmish efficiency in theater, with horses scarce. also aims to bring home some volunteer regiments. Manila reports a captain and thirty rebels surrender at Cuyano and Nueva Guinea town Candata burned leaving many homeless. Gen Wheaton urges government aid. fire believed accidental.
James H. Finnegan, 50, a city contractor who built the Grand Hotel and other major structures, died suddenly in Mme Annie Lewis's massage parlor on West Seventh Street. He collapsed during treatment after a coughing fit. Dr. Judkins arrived too late. Survived by widow and daughter.
In Paris on June 2 a deed of separation was signed between Infanta Eulalie daughter of Queen Isabella of Spain and Don Antonio her husband. Antonio of the Orleans family will live in Paris while Eulalie resides in Madrid. Their children remain in England to study before joining the Spanish army when old enough. The split cites general incompatibility and Antonio's extravagant lifestyle.
Reverend Dr J M Hervey pastor of a prominent United Presbyterian church in Richmond Indiana defended his wife after a well dressed stranger seized her arm and urged her to accompany him. The minister pursued the man and administered a rough reprimand, the assailant escaping with Mrs Hervey's intercession.
Gen. Leonard Wood, Cuba’s military governor, asserts postal service frauds are isolated and under control. He notes thorough investigations across departments, confirms strong customs bureau, and reports broad improvements and orderly municipal elections planned for June 16 with 150000 registered voters and minority representation on boards.
The Amalgamated Association announces a completed scale for bar iron per ton 2240 pounds with specific prices for 15 10 through 19 10 bars across boilling based, scrap and busheling categories, knobbing, heating and slabbing, bar mills, and a 10 percent advance. The tin and sheet mill scales are not yet published pending manufacturer approval.
Manila reports Capt Roberts of the Thirty-fifth regiment and two missing companions captured May 29 at San Miguel de Mayumo Bulacan Luzon. Rebels say they will treat prisoners well and agree to war laws. Earlier reports misstated capture details and casualties.
A heavy chemical explosion at Eastman Kodak works near Rochester New Jersey wrecked part of the building. Foreman Tracey was instantly killed and several workers were injured.
In Pretoria on May 29 a packet from the Philadelphia schoolboys reached President Kruger as British forces neared. Messenger Jules Francis Smith traveled 12 000 miles to deliver the gesture of sympathy, and Kruger offered thanks and well wishes for his safe return.
Marquette, June 1. The Western Hay Fever association aims to return as headquarters with Merchants' backing to guarantee funds. Past summers saw hay fever visitors comprise about half of summer arrivals, boosting hotel trade and local commerce despite climate shifts reducing relief in other regions.
Maj Peyton C March of the Thirty third Volunteer Infantry reports crossing North Luzon and approaching Aparri. An insurgent officer was shot from his horse during a fight. Lat saddle bags and Aguinaldo papers were captured. A raft with a body guarded by two soldiers floated down the Cagayan river, raising the possibility the officer shot was Aguinaldo.
The House military affairs committee recommends restoring Captain George W. Kirkman to his army rank, overturning a Manila court martial and dismissal. Secretary Root argued the sentence was too severe, noting Kirkman’s gallantry at El Caney, and the committee cites past service in urging restoration.
Five people die and five are hurt in a nitroglycerin blast during well work at a body farm near Whipple Ohio. The dead include William Watson of Marietta and four farmers. several others are fatally or seriously injured, among them Henry Stotlar and Walter Daniels.
Des Moines police report four armed men blew up the Savings Bank and Sheldahl branch twenty miles north of Des Moines last night. They escaped with about $1600 after holding fifty or more citizens at bay with rifles.
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