26 Dec 1900
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Newspaper
Winona Daily Republican
Location
Winona, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1900
Page
1
London dispatch reports Prince Tuan and Prince Chang arrested on Shan Si and Bhan borders. Yuan Hien ordered to return to Sian to be executed, while imperial authorities reportedly prepare to concede demands of the joint note punishing the troublemakers.
Reported dispatches from Peking describe Li Hung Chang unable to attend the ministers meeting while Prince Ching presented credentials for the Chinese side to foreign envoys. Prince Ching promised transmission of the note to the emperor and a swift reply to establish peaceful relations.
A Peking dispatch dated December 24 reports foreign ministers expect China to accept the powers conditions within one month. The vote on the dowager empress and the emperor was started en route and may reach them through slow wire transmission.
A forest of garbled text reports a French detachment of 400 men searching west of Peking on December 20 following attacks on a village and a temple. A lieutenant was killed and another wounded as villagers and boxers opened fire. Separate notes mention Wisconsin former state treasurer Henry B Harshaw dying in Milwaukee from tongue cancer.
Cape Town reports a clash over martial law as reinforcements lag and loyalists push for proclamation across the colony. Correspondents note troops scarce, civil traffic suspended, and Boer resistance probabilities rising, with leaders awaiting a strong figure to spark rebellion.
German volunteers arriving from the Transvaal and Orange Free State report the Boers control nearly all the region aside from Pretoria and Johannesburg. They say the Boer army is stronger than the English wish to admit and is spread across the war theater. They doubt England can conquer the Boers even if Kruger seeks private peace.
Theornycroft reports Thornycroft s mounted infantry have occupied Brittstown without opposition. The Boers have retired north toward Prieska and will be pursued. Telegraph from NuAnwpdort dated December 24 to the War Office.
Unclear fighting reports from De Anry and nearby Brittstown describe troop movements as two hundred Boers depart after seizing supplies. A Belfast dispatch says cavalry is ordered for service in South Africa and notes a Kitchener demand for 80 000 mounted troops. The Cape to Cairo telegraph line reaches 60 miles north of Kasangi and extends 400 miles beyond Peak Taigankani.
A Milwaukee College rumor claims bones of Father Marquette were found in Frankfort Michigan near St. Ignace site. The discovery allegedly occurred after Father Jacker located chapel ruins and unearthed remains beneath the altar during 1718 exploration.
A digested report from Washington notes Senator Hanne warns opponents of the shipping bill that if the measure is not acted on this session there will be an extra session of Congress in the spring. Other senators say Mr. is not prepared.
A steamship bound from Empire Michigan to Racine reefed near Hantne Reef. Crew dumped 90 000 feet of lumber as night-long effort saved the ship. Lifesaving crew Beckenfeld and Tug Emme aided in a daylight return to port. the vessel sustained minor damage, no injuries reported.
The Times reviews the progress of American trade and iron competition. It asks how much of the world’s expanding commerce America will claim as its own and what others will concede. The piece notes a slackening in U S demand for engineering products and hints at shifts impacting naval subsidies and foreign materials.
In Frankfort Kentucky a state auditor clerk discovers a cartridge box with eight patched smokeless powder rounds matching bulbs from the Goebel tree. The find ties Henry Youtsey once clerk at the time of the assassination to the cartridges and George Barnes testifies seeing Youtsey with a box.
Russell B Bon, former president and inspector in the volunteer army, seeks to ascertain the exact reflections made by Brigadier General G W Davis in a letter to Adjutant General Corbin. He questions why his request for a court of inquiry was not granted and says he is not criticising the president. His allies expect a civil appointment from the administration.
News from Dawson reports a typhoid outbreak with 26 deaths in a week as smallpox wanes. Vaccination points were set up on December 18 with compulsory programs starting immediately. Reports also mention new quartz discoveries and automobile traffic arriving in the Klondike region.
A Mishawaka Indiana rubber boot shop may be sold to the United States Rubber Company. The trust reportedly offers 8 million dollars for the entire concern and 23 cents per dollar of value. President Biger says the proposition will be rejected.
A London dispatch reports negotiations to settle the Duke of Manchester's debts, potentially annulling his bankruptcy. The total debt reaches 115 825 pounds with 95 000 pounds due to money lenders at high interest, while other creditors like tailors and jewelers await full payment. Attorney Zimmerman refuses to abate claims from lenders. legal bankruptcy costs run to 3 600 pounds.
In Rocqueston New York on December 26 former Consul Willatis protests a published report claiming he was connected to Manila service. He says no such actions occurred and recalls being with Dewey's fleet on the relevant date. He mentions a mine interest offer as a mere gesture of regard.
Washington December 26. A sensational sequel to the killing of Auditor Frank H Morris was the near immediate dismissal of Auditor Dan A Grosvenor by order of Secretary Gage. Grosvenor is brother of Representative Charles H Grosvenor. A clash between the secretary and congressman was reported as Grosvenor declines to comment.
Thirty cars forming part of the U S government exhibit at the Paris exposition were embargoed at Havre by the railroad company over a 5716 franc freight claim. The move delayed the departure of the U S cruiser Prairie with the exhibit for New York. A protest was lodged by the U S ambassador to France.
Ethan Allen Hitchcock secretary of the interior in President McKinley’s cabinet arrived in the city. He will meet local officials and review matters tied to federal administration during his visit.
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