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Newspaper
Winona Daily Republican
Location
Winona, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1901
Page
1
In Washington a Senate vote on the army canteen amendment fell to only 15 musterers as Pettigrew Teller and Butler opposed continuing the canteen. Debate limits hinder progress with a final decision unlikely before Friday or Saturday.
Congress debated the river and harbor appropriation with little progress as many localities braced for disappointment over cuts. Chairman Burton defended the bill while Western members pressed for irrigation reservoirs and Michigan's Morliss urged recognition of the Great Lakes deep waterway project.
The Committee on Insular Affairs postpones consideration of questions relating to our new possessions until the Supreme Court decides whether the Constitution follows the flag. They hope for a decision before March 4. if not, all related legislation will be carried over to the next Congress.
Paris reports cite anti-Republican press and Novoe Vremya indicating the Franco-Russian alliance is not effective. Delcasse and Lamsdorff exchange courteous messages on appointment and friendship, but no alliance terms are mentioned.
Reports from health officials describe a mysterious disease spreading rapidly with 109 000 cases cited as present. The illness is said to be well known to Bacillus researchers and easily recognized, though cases mount daily and deaths rise sharply.
Report from Rosebud agency notes strong opposition to Indian bureau permits allowing cattlemen to graze white herds on Rosebud lands. Drought-fed feed scarce along the Cheyenne river and other parts of the range between the Missouri River and the Black Hills. Permits cover 12,000 to 25,000 cattle with per-head charges.
Evidence prepared by a committee for the district attorney seeks grand jury action on police officers in Newark accused of protecting gambling houses and disorderly houses. Other derelictions of duty by officers in various city areas are expected to be presented to the grand jury within days.
Detroit millionaire David Whitney Jr. left a will providing for charitable institutions. His heirs and executors prepared a schedule totaling 104000 for local charities, honoring what they believe was his intent.
Auburn prisons guard Archie W. Benedict was killed by convict Clarence Egnor who had threatened to report him. Egnor had five years for jail breaking and prior Elmira reformatory time. Benedict’s death follows tensions at the Auburn facility amid a broader crime report.
Vancouver dispatch reports the Chinese court split over reform ideas as Li Hung Chang and Prince Ching are seen as unable to push changes. Viceroy Chao-Tai-Ching advocates a mild central regime under imperial protection by Japan, England, and friendly powers to curb anti foreign unrest and stabilize the empire.
Li Hung Chang and Prince Ching refuse to sign a joint note until the imperial seal is used with official permission. The ministers urge acceptance of the terms to avoid renewed foreign military action, warning that delay could invite Allied troops and spread war to untouched regions.
From Peking to Walderses: the Ho Pu fortress, headquarters of a Boxers force, was stormed January 8 after heavy marching through mountains. Colonel Pavel led the assault against 10 guns and 600 to 1,000 defenders. The column, after securing mines, begins a extended return toward Yen King.
Jan. 10 Burris reports Count Viktor von Bulow addressing the Diet in Berlin. He argues for parallel protection for trade industry and agriculture, insisting agriculture needs strong safeguards and the canal bill advances even‑hand justice without favoring the west or the east.
Justice Minister confirms West alias Kid West was brought from Washington state penitentiary to Dawson City to testify in a murder trial and was held under false pretences. He will be handed over to U S authorities for return to the penitentiary.
At a turbulent extraordinary meeting of the London and Globe Finance Corporation the Marquis of Dufferin and Ava, chairman, calmed a packed hall. Shareholders backed the directors amid boos and cheers and voted to adjourn until Monday to hear a reconstruction scheme for the company.
Jamestown N C January 10 one of the state s largest land deals involves all unsold Northern Pacific lands east of the Missouri River. A New York and Eastern consortium completed terms with railroad officers and awaits director approval. About 1 400 000 acres included in the sale.
Washington dispatch reports a June shakeup in the Philippines with several volunteer generals ending their terms and returning to the United States. Among those listed are Fred Grant, Brea Fanston, and ex-Congressman Campbell of Illinois, recently promoted to general.
Vancouver January 10 Manila advices report over 2000 insurgent troops exhausted and starving surrendered to US forces in Northwestern Luzon while Manila leaders are thoroughly discouraged. Washington confirms MacArthur action sending several Filipino leaders to Guaxi with Secretary of War approval and full authority given.
Dispatch from Peking dated Monday reports Russians in Obi Li province distributing 10 000 rations of rice in support of Emperor Nicholas.
A report notes the capture of the last Spanish flag by Minnesota presented to the State Historical Society. A mine gas explosion at Hondy Oohanila Mexico killed four men and injured about twenty. The Missouri House adopts a regulation authorizing Filipinos to form their own government. Kitok B Armor, nephew of Philip D Armor, is mentioned.
Berlin and Peking reports say Dr Mumm von Schwarzenstein the German minister to China asked that Prince Chun the emperor’s youngest brother and an intelligent 18 year old be sent as imperial envoy to Berlin. The prince intends to depart for Berlin and accepts the mission. If both princes go the accord could bring advantage to China and repair with Germany.
Report from Peking on January 10 notes strong talk over the indemnity allies seek from China and its capacity to pay. Basing figures around 600 million dollars, the discussion centers on loss allocation linked to the Boxer uprising. Also from Suanenat dated January 10, customs revenue for 1900 ran only 4 million taels short of 1899, a smaller gap than expected.
James J Hill outlines a plan to form an agreement among North Western railroad systems to reduce friction and cut costs. He denies pursuing a full merger or single system, and says the talks aim to improve efficiency and economy in road management.
Maurice A. Rogers announces that the New Jersey state council of the Junior Order United Mechanics has severed ties with the national council over what he calls arbitrary methods. The report also notes baseball franchise transfers and British casualties in South Africa with brief, separate items.
Jan 10 Rocnkatzr New York report says Allan Bellmore age two died after a day in the fire that killed 29. He suffered severe burns to the head and upper body. Also on Jan 10 in Perezzoro New Hampshire Congressman Frank G Clarke died at his home from quick consumption after recent senatorial bid.
A comical exchange in Puck magazine evokes a prodigal son tale set around Mr Johnson, Deacon Simpson, and Mr Jackson. The story hints at a returned prodigal, a stolen ale, and a locked barn, in a humorous domestic scene.
In a back number joke a child asks who the man with a hoe is as papers discuss a poor farmer unable to buy a patent cultivator. The response from Mamma is that she does not know the man, keeping the tone ironical about rural life.
Dialogue from a historical piece shows daughter wishing wealth to wear new clothes and feel rich while old clothes remain. The exchange reflects family expectations and economic aspiration.
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