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30 Dec 1897
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Newspaper
Winona Daily Republican
Location
Winona, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1897
Page
1
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Reports aboard the steamship Victoria arriving from the Orient describe global tensions over China. British, German, Russian and American naval movements prompt anxious talk of a coming clash among great powers amid Germany’s seizures and Japan’s cautious stance.
Washington reports rapid Far East developments as diplomats at embassies and legations discuss a potential struggle for Chinese territory. The US is considered not a factor, following a cabinet understanding that it remains out of the dispute while powers seek naval stations.
Shanghai dispatch reports the British admiralty has requisitioned three Empress line steamers owned by the Canadian Pacific Railway. Italian ministers discuss boosting trade with China. Paris protests French inaction in the Far East and perceived government subservience to Russia.
The Minnesota Educational Association discussed introducing moral and ethical training in public schools. The program featured Twin Cities citizens speaking on The Women and the Public Schools and The Teacher's Moral Force in the School Room. MILWAUKEE and DES noted officers elected at teachers’ convention include Rose Swart as president and Myron Keats as secretary.
A missing person connected to the Southern railroad at a Brunswick area has fled with 5000 dollars consigned to the Brunswick Savings and Trust and 5000 to the National Bank of Brunswick. The Savannah Bank and Trust Company shipped the funds. Mabry is alleged to have taken 4500 left in the Johnson steamship line office. Five passengers injured in a Wabash rear end collision near Palos Springs south of Chicago, including Senator John Humphrey. The Canton Ball express collided with a suburban train. the strike of Kentucky Tennessee coal miners has ended.
In Columbus on December 30, legislators discuss a bitter fight over fusion with anti Hanna Republicans. Allen C Meyers leads the fusion plan while Mason for speaker and O H Gerrish for clerk are named in opposition to John R Malloy. Strong Democratic opposition now threatens party discipline.
Washington reports December will show a material increase in government receipts from customs and internal revenue. Customs may exceed November by about 2.5 million dollars, leaving a surplus near 1.5 million. Internal revenue also climbs, with a December gain possibly over November by around 1 million dollars. Officials remain confident for the fiscal year amid soon heavy January interest payments.
Fragmentary OCR notes reference a Herald report on reciprocity negotiations. It mentions coincident timing with a Salistury event and an unnamed party, implying a diplomatic or trade discussion ongoing. Further readable details are not present in the fragment.
Reports detail Captain General Blanco establishing a council of government with six secretaries and a viceroy role. Pando stalls his eastern Cuba march due to obstacles, building lines, posts, and a fortified camp near La Gaya. A Montana relief fund via the Anaconda Standard sends 800 to aid Cubans, while Madrid’s Woyler submits a mild protest to the queen regent over McKinley’s message, signing alone.
Washington reports show Canadian minister of the interior Sefton postponing meetings with President McKinley after a luncheon. Assistant Secretary Meiklejohn and Mr. Clifford Sefton visited Attorney General McKenna and Secretary Gage in courtesy calls. Alger’s attendance was not possible due to ill health.
Reported in early dispatches that a well known Black gang of outlaws crossed from Mexico toward Silver City. Authorities including Deputy U. S. marshals are on the case as the gang aims to release the South Pacific train robbers recently captured, with lines of inquiry centered on Stein's pass.
Denver reports a plan to unite Western and Southern state insurance commissioners to audit big Eastern companies. The move would force financial audits and public disclosure, with initial backing from Arkansas, Washington, Minnesota, North Dakota, Texas, Oregon, California, Nebraska, and Kansas, and support from South Dakota’s J B Kipp.
Heavy rains and snows cause $1 million damage across the Northwest. Northern Pacific Canadian Pacific and Great Northern lines are washed out. traffic halted. Towns like Shelton Wynoochie and others face floods with bridges gone and several drownings reported in Cowlitz and Tilton valleys.
Paris Opera director M Carvalho is noted as dead. Colorado miners threaten to strike if wages aren’t raised by January 10. The Countess Castellane born a son. Mrs Ava Booth improving from aneurism. James J Corbett issues challenge to Bob Fitzsimmons. A United Mine Workers convention in Charleston, West Virginia. A Kansas City murder of Nellie Johnson by her husband. President grants pardon to Li Te Rosencrans of Moana. Sentenced January 30, 1898 to one year in Minnesota penitentiary for postal law violation.
In Lee county near West Point a mob of about thirty confronted Abe Balm and his brothers over alleged cruelty to their father who died recently. Abe was mortally wounded during the shootout as the mob and Balm brothers exchanged fire. Warrants have been sworn for seven neighbors for murder and tensions rise among local farmers.
In Gelmis Webster City Iowa the Ulysses school near the city was ordered destroyed after diphtheria outbreaks. Officials blamed rabbits for carrying the disease into the building after renovations failed to stop the illness. Five children died, prompting the decision.
A humorous excerpt from the New York Sunday Journal portrays Johnnie Wise writing a Christmas letter to Santa. The boy lists toys and items including a bicycle and a revolver, while parents encourage him and joke about Santa receiving the letter.
A cheeky note from Ally Sloper about winding the Lex Talionis Piano Fiend Pulverizer for eight hours on a piano while the girl next door, after torturing Wagner for five hours, enjoys a well earned rest and an evening at the theater.
A fragmented quote discusses perceptions of women and politics, noting that women value kisses more and grow tired of politics once informed about referendums. It suggests men overlook hair and fashion to keep peace, while forgiving husbands ease tensions. The fragment ends with a signature Nagente.
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