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Newspaper
Winona Daily Republican
Location
Winona, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1900
Page
1
Washington reports the Peking joint note calls for the severest punishment by China for high officials tied to the Boxer outrages. Nations allegedly favored execution of 11 Chinese nobles mentioned in dispatches, a clause later amended to strike death penalties and seek the severest possible punishments within China.
Tokyo Times correspondent reports Japan's view of Western military methods in Peking. He cites alleged murder, robbery, arson, and outrages by American, German, British, French, and Russian troops, contrasting harsher charges against others and noting alleged looting and pillage by several powers.
Berlin dispatch dated Dec 19 from Peking reports Gwendell's column striking a Boxer force at Young Ling on Dec 14 near eastern imperial tombs. 15 Boxers killed. Chinese regulars under Fang Do Ling driven from Lu Tai, fleeing toward the mountains as Gwendell advances. Disturbance linked to Emperor’s movements toward Peking.
General Lee and his staff were welcomed by city leaders at the Merchant Exchange. He reviewed the Cuba war and Spanish surrender, then shocked listeners by declaring the Stars and Stripes will float over Matanzas El Caine Morro and Havana and that the flag is going to stay there.
General Leonard Wood writes the army adjutant general to correct public impressions about Cuba. He says the island is free of epidemics except Havana which reports a few yellow fever cases. Havana’s November death rate is the lowest in 10 years for any month.
President Dolphin of the Order of Railway Telegraphers ends the strike of Santa Fe operators. Some may return if rehired, others may seek different employment. General Manager Mudge declines predicting reemployment and notes non recognition under current management. A new officers vote may change relations. Also, American Express to distribute 50 thousand dollars in gold as Christmas bonuses to over 10 000 employees worldwide.
Sen Fos ter and Rep Jones visited the White House and asked the president to widen his May San Francisco trip to include Seattle Tacoma North Yakima Spokane and other Washington towns. The president reportedly assented if nothing intervenes. Vere Foster dies after years aiding Irish emigration and schooling. born 1819 Copenhagen. Cliff Dwellers National Park bill proposed to protect New Mexico ruins. J A Moore arrested for attempted murder of his stepfather in Rock Island County.
A damaged OCR fragment provides no clear event or identities. Readable parts mention a scene setting but lack dates, places, or names to form a factual summary.
Former Governor Roger Wolcott died at his home after a period of extreme weakness following illness. Born Boston July 13 1847 he served on the Boston common council then as a state legislator rising to lieutenant governor in 1893 1894 and 1895 and acting governor in 1896. He was governor in 1897 and re elected in 1893 1896 and 1897. He died as his wife and five children stood by.
Secretary of the Interior Hitchcock sustains Captain Mercer after full hearings. All contracts entered into by him will stand and be carried out. A Wachtenoff draft notes felatoll to dead and down timber, countering a Weyerhauser offer that is $2,000 higher than the current price.
In S D on December 22 a 17 year old, Charles Peterson, confessed after cross examination to taking 1500 from a livery stable and hiding it in a barn. The incident followed his habit of reading cheap detective stories.
A Greytown based English syndicate has offered to buy Nicaragua's railways and steamers for 7 690 000. The government has not decided its response and awaits a full proposal letter. In Everett Washington an attempted poisonings threat surfaced when a candy containing Paris green and mercury was found in a refrigerator near an 8 year old boy.
In a December caucus the Duluth delegation unanimously endorsed Evans to succeed Tate Senator Davis, with Senator Hawkins absent. Daugherty chaired the meeting and George G. Mallory served as secretary as representatives from districts Forty-ninth through Fifty-fifth attended.
Fragmentary text shows a consumer alleging a cold cure claim on a product label and seeking refund after failure. The note mentions laxative and a mock drug company phrasing, reflecting a dispute over efficacy and refunds. No verifiable entities or actions beyond a request for remedy are evident.
London reports from a Cape Town source that Boer tactics concentrate as many Dutch as possible in the veld to aid their cause. The Daily Mail notes a second invading force aimed at Britishtown was cut off by De Aar troops and that martial law is being aggressively demanded in the region.
Three piece toilet sets start at 75 cents and five piece sets at 1.50 with others up to 8 dollars. Manicure sets 50 cents and up. Boxes 25 cents and up. Smoking frets 1 dollar and up. Celluloid carded sets 50 cents and racl uloid boxes 15 or 25 cents. Traveling sets 1 to 2.50. Glove necktie and handkerchief boxes up to 4 dollars. Perfume atomizers 25 cents to 2 dollars.
Residents panic as a Pennsylvanian Coal Co mine collapse breaches the surface in Pitraton. Water and gas mains break. seven houses damaged. Authorities guard areas fearing further sinking as pillar robbing is blamed for the cave-in.
The house where Eddie Cudahy was held prisoner was found at 9093 Grover Street about four miles southwest of the city. Strong evidence confirms the identity of the house, corroborated by Eddie Cudahy who appeared during observations. The two story isolated structure features a rickety stairway and offers a wide view of surrounding country.
Edward B Preyer, convicted of embezzling 316000 from the West Park board while treasurer, plans a lecture platform appearance upon bail release after over two years in court. River and harbor bill totals about 40000000, with 28000000 indirect appropriations and 87000090 in contracted continuous work.
The text discusses innkeeper liability for guest goods barring act of God or guest neglect and notes that a partner’s unauthorized acts may not bind others. It cites Hamilton v Wilson on uniform taxation of judgments, finding the rule unconstitutional for inconsistent exemptions between mortgage debts and foreclosure deficiencies.
A brief Plain Dealer excerpt shows a dialogue about a homemade pie. One speaker asks if it is homemade and another confirms, then a remark about preferring pie made far from home. The exchange hints at a casual domestic moment in Cleveland.
The piece titled by no author dominates the grand saloon of the doges' palace in Venice. It measures 84 feet in width and 34 feet in height, creating a monumental presence within the historic room.
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