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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1900
Page
1
Boer General DeWet has cut off Lord Roberts line communications and captured a supply train and one hundred highlanders. The report suggests the Boers retain some strategy and fight as the South African war drags on.
In Vancouver, July 23, a violent clash occurred when 80 strikers attacked two patrol-tugged boats under police protection near Stevenson Fraser river canneries. Officers, outnumbered, were beaten. scab fishermen paraded through streets. Canneries ordered closed for the season.
Death occurred when a west bound Baltimore and Ohio passenger train struck a wagon four miles west of Tiffin Ohio on Saturday night. Teamster Andrew Kuhn died along with four others injured including three young men riding on the locomotive pilot William Wilson killed instantly Charles Matz broken limb and critical injury Roy Fencannon injured all from Tiffin Ohio.
The Sixth regiment of the Third brigade under Colonel D. Jack Foster arrived at Camp Lincoln Springfield Illinois after a delay from a hot box on the engine. General Clendenin and staff inspected the brigade and services were held. In Williamston Michigan a 9 year old girl Lois Mead survived an overdose after alleged cruelty leading to the arrest of her father and stepmother C C Mead and spouse held on cruelty charges.
Des Moines announces the Republican state convention will be held in Des Moines on August 1 at the rebuilt Auditorium site after a fire destroyed the former venue. Chairman Weaver of the state committee confirms readiness and adherence to the original plan.
Caledonia Minnesota July 23 Banker St Clements of LaCrosse Wisconsin is sentenced to ten years on a second indictment for wrecking the Fillmore County bank at Preston Minnesota. He received five years on the first count. A mysterious influence implicated M R Todd who died before the second trial showing a broken heart remnant.
Reverend A M Rihbany of Morene Mich withdraws from orthodox church citing doctrinal disputes. He forms a New Age church and plans a new Bible edition that he says will remove legendary lore and restore high moral teachings for children and youth.
Clare E Little wife of Rev J C Little, ex Baptist minister of Rossville, was fined five dollars in Mayor Irwin's court in Fort Wayne for assaulting Charles M Walters editor of the Populist Journal and lieutenant governor candidate. Walters had published a critical article two weeks earlier. The case was dismissed after Little pleaded guilty to assault and battery. her husband assisted.
Milwaukee authorities arrest Dr Charles D McDonald and his wife of Mineral Point Wis in connection with a dead infant found in a satchel at a Plankington drug store. They say the baby was their daughter’s child from a nearby farmer. They kept the body in their room for two weeks and the man attempted suicide.
At the final meeting of the nineteenth National Union senate in Alexandria Bay Friday, W. L. Wild of Detroit was chosen president and J. W. Meyers of Toledo was elected secretary.
A warehouse of the Huttig Sash and Door company in Muscatine burned yesterday causing an estimated loss of 80000 dollars. Fire officials investigated the blaze for causes and total damage in the July 23 report.
Count Boni de Castellane fought a sword duel with Count Orlowski in Paris on Saturday with Boni wounded in the neck. Emperor William offered a prize for a practical alcohol incandescent lamp.
British forces claim a victory against Boxers in near Wei Ha Wei as two troops press forward in the campaign. The action centers on sustained clashes and advancing positions with reported success for allied units.
In a telegraph from St. Petersburg dated July 22 and released by the naval bureau, Admiral Remey says he will proceed to Tien Tsin to investigate matters while a senior officer remains in charge. The note confirms the New Watch is docked at Negashi.
Cyrus B Fockler, Zion elder, returns from Chicago to Mansfield Ohio after Dowie orders, facing a mob of about five thousand. Police and fire department rescue him as the crowd drenches bystanders with water and threatens tar and feathers, ending with his removal to the city jail.
Li Hung Chang arrived in Shanghai amid a tense scene with armed escorts and French authorities. Chinese diplomat Sir Halliday Macartney said communications with Peking are reopening and that China is working to control lawlessness while the United States pursues a distinct policy. Europeans fear dispatches and edicts as subterfuge. Washington insists on a measured approach and possible use of force to reach Peking.
Eighteen Ninth United States Infantry soldiers were buried near the barracks after a parade led by Chaplain Marvine. Killed list includes John A. Potter George H. Buckley and others. seventy four wounded and one missing Myron Miller. Marines losses included four killed and eighteen wounded. Paris reports a Berlin telegram claiming China’s emperor condemns the Bar on von Ketteler assassination and vows pursuit of culprits.
Des Moines residents plan a San Francisco welcome for Minister Conger and family if they return alive from China. If he comes back, politicians expect him to enter the U S Senate for an indefinite period, stirring party unity. Other notes report Roach urged for Second District representation, Curtis declining a postmaster general role, and Kruger’s suicide in jail before assault trial. President Loubet reviewed French fleets at Cherbourg as Ghaffee is promoted to major general.
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