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Newspaper
Washburn Times
Location
Washburn, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1900
Page
6
London reports Mrs Gladstone, widow of English statesman William Ewart Gladstone, grows worse and is unconscious amid paralysis. The bulletin from Hawarden Castle notes her rapid decline after a long career as devoted wife and adviser to her husband.
A boiler explosion at Charles I Reed's sawmill five miles west of Fifelake, Traverse City, Mich, today killed A J Cole and M Smith and a third unidentified worker. Ten others were injured. The mill, isolated, suffered total destruction as workers prepared to begin the shift.
William Goodall Sr. appointed administrator of W. D. Bender's estate after the miner and gambler died in College Hill sanitarium. Bender, who had a California fortune, burned 45 000 dollars in government bonds to thwart a search, leaving 13 000 unburned. He had become violently insane six months earlier and feared relatives planned to kill him. Ella Griffin, his sister, resided with him on York Street. William Goodall Jr. was named guardian as authorities hunted for missing bonds. The unregistered bonds disappeared with the fire.
Berlin reports Ambassador Andrew D. White was asked for a statement on possible vice presidential nomination. He declined to discuss the matter saying no offer had been made. He has letters from friends but does not expect action and notes no one in the U.S. is handling the case.
Joseph G. Ray of Franklin Massachusetts who with his brother Francis founded the first rag-picking operation in their region and started New England’s first shoddy mill by Ray Bros. at Unionville died last week. Born in 1881 in South Mendon now East Blackstone Worcester County, he was known for wealth and public spirit.
A long dispatch from Tien Tsin dated June 8 reports 500 Russian troops may land there and Fung Chow burned while missionaries are safe. Admiral Remey sends Nashville with marines from Cavite to Taku to replace Helena as Monocacy heads to join Kempff. Conger warns China’s lax defense and calls for foreign troops to protect railways while France, Britain, and Russia weigh actions.
The Salisbury government appears adrift on the China question, with growing criticism of its handling and direction amid ongoing tensions and strategic considerations.
London June 9. The Chinese situation alarmed British observers as Russia is suspected of backing the Boxers to gain influence in China before South African troubles end. Britain seeks McKinley’s intervention and a possible Anglo American alliance while Salisbury negotiates with Russia and watches Egypt as a precedent. Ambassadors Choate and Salisbury discuss joint action as a strategic option.
Washington dispatch reports Chinese diplomats at the legation declined to discuss the China crisis. They disclosed no new information and appeared puzzled by newspaper claims, including a 4,000,000 Boxer figure. German ambassador Baron Von Hollehen said Germany will join any joint action to protect foreigners but stay within agreed limits.
Report from Tien Tsin notes imperial edict denounces Gen Nieh Si Chong for killing Boxers and calls him to withdraw with his troops to Loopai. Powers’ response urged to seize railroad control to Pekin to protect foreign life and property amid growing unrest.
Gen. Pio del Pilar, a top Filipino leader second to Aguinaldo, was captured at Guadaloupe six miles east of Manila by Manila police and a Twenty-first Infantry detachment. He was brought to Manila for identification before the provost marshal.
Dispatches report Laing's Nek surrender offer rejected by Gen. Buller as unconditional. Other cables note telegraph cuts near Kroonstad, reinforcements to Kroonstad, and British prisoner fate at Waterval amid ongoing Boer resistance. Berlin papers welcome possible Boer trek to German Africa and recall of Cape Town consul Focke.
Belated Mount Prospect dispatch details the June 2 meeting at O Nil s farm where Gen Buller urged Gen Botha to surrender. Botha refused, Buller offered no proposal, then agreed to armistice until dawn June 6. Boers to retreat with twenty three guns in position. ultimate decision not to surrender.
London reports Boers in the Orange River colony cut Lord Roberts telegraphic link at Roodeval near Kroonstad. A 2000-strong force, possibly from Standerton, threatens the area as authorities rush reinforcements and Cape Colony troops forward. Parliamentary figures show troops among Lords and Commons in South Africa. Cape Town cites eight weeks of supply limits and Shaffir harassment as the conflict persists.
Three Oaks Michigan prepares for June 28 ceremonies to unveil the Dewey cannon with Miss Helen Miller Gould of New York as guest of honor. She and six friends travel via Michigan Central Railroad arriving at 2 pm and leaving at 7 pm. A parade for schoolchildren, G A R and Spanish-American War veterans precedes the unveiling act.
A New York man wears a rubber tongue mounted on a pivot between his teeth allowing distinct speech and easy eating.
A comprehensive year in review notes Congress adjourned sine die after 190 working days and 1215 bills passed, 283 public acts, 982 private acts, with focus on naval appropriations, Nicaragua canal, and the revocation of the Clayton Bulwer treaty. It highlights debates, votes, and key figures in both chambers.
Miss Rachael Ann Hibbard dies at Wardner sanitarium La Porte Ind aged 65. Trolley system halted as two steam pipes explode in a Chicago City powerhouse. A coaching party from Oak Park Berwyn and western suburbs suffers injuries with five severely hurt when swept from a coach under Illinois Central tracks. A man struck and killed by an engine on Wisconsin Central is identified by a card reading P Gallagher. Mrs P S Henson wife of Rev Dr Henson dies after brief pneumonia illness.
Market notes show Milwaukee eggs at 14 to 14 1/2 cents for new, dairy demand steady with extras offered at 18 1/2 cents but no bids. Butter firm with large receipts. cheese markets mixed with several varieties priced per pound. New York reports dull butter, firm eggs at 10 to 13 1/2 cents, cheese steady. Chicago shows steady butter and heavy egg market with poultry prices unchanged.
Prices for cattle hogs and sheep at Milwaukee and Chicago markets show mixed receipts and steady to dull demand. Cattle ranges include butcher steers 4.75 to 5.25 and cows 3.00 to 3.50. veal calves 5.50 to 6.50. stockers 3.65 to 4.00. hogs at Chicago 19,000 head. lambs 4.50 to 5.00.
Weakness prevailed with limited sales and buyers indifferent. Receipts were good, former prices hard to secure. Ped dlers limited, demand for car lots falling. market quotes ranged from 31 to 38 cents for various potato grades and sizes.
Milwaukee grain prices hold steady with wheat Nor. 1 at 7044c and corn No. 3 at 39c. Chicago and St Louis futures show mixed closes for wheat, corn, oats, and pork with pork at around 11.75. Livestock receipts reported at South Omaha, Kansas City, and St Louis with hogs around 5.00 to 5.10 and cattle activity steady.
Congressman H A Cooper writes A P Dutton president of the Racine County Old Settlers Society that he cannot speak at the annual Racine picnic on June 21 due to other engagements.
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