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25 Jul 1900
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Newspaper
Winona Daily Republican
Location
Winona, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1900
Page
1
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At Fort Scott Kansas the Populist Democratic and Silver Republican state conventions met separately to nominate tickets or fuse. Jerry Simpson failed to gain endorsement for US senator as he attacked rivals. Committees reached an agreement granting Populists major offices and shared electors while Democrats and Silver Republicans obtain specific posts.
President Gompers and Transit officials met with President Whitaker and Attorney Lehmann of the Transit company in St Louis. After the conference Lehmann said no action affecting existing conditions or propositions was taken.
In a restrained session, Mr. Gompers reviewed the situation with the group and asserted he made no threats toward the Transit company. The remarks were described as calm and pleasant, with no further comment offered.
The Texas Populist convention at Waco on July 25 nominated Jerome Kearby of Pallas for governor. The platform endorses a middle-of-the-road approach, opposes fusion, and omits Bryan, imperialism, and expansion. A unanimous resolution urged copyrighting the Populist platform before the Democratic convention on August 8.
The auditor’s annual war department report shows Minnesota has $166,944 in claims with $18,988 allowed and $148,011 still due. North Dakota claims total $12,041 with $11,248 allowed and $798 unpaid. South Dakota’s claim was $14,277 with $14,111 allowed and $166 due. Wisconsin state agent received $80,396 of $58,166 claimed, leaving $7,770 unpaid. Iowa filed $147,644, with $91,488 allowed and $56,161 due.
Dox.vis reports Hill purchased the Wacouta to plan a world cruise in the vessel. The yacht, once Eleanor, will stay in Duluth for two months before the sailing, with plans to depart and continue around the world by water. The trip would add about 1,500 miles to prior global circumnavigations by sea.
In Syracuse Tommy Ryan and Chicago’s Jack Root battled to a six round draw at Tattersall's. Ryan floored Root in round one with a right hook, but Root answered in round two with heavy rights drawing blood. The remainder resembled a sparring session as about 6,000 spectators voiced dissatisfaction.
A fire in a South Madison residence at 3:30 am dangered a family of five until a loaded shotgun exploded awakening them and preventing cremation. The blaze started from an unknown cause and spread to the gan area igniting powder in the weapon.
London reports that Sir Claude MacDonald's July 4 message for relief is viewed as a prelude to confirming the massacre. The Chinese minister and Lord Salisbury discussed direct communication with Pekin ministers who are presumed safe or dead. no new proof emerged and officials doubt evidence.
General Li commanding Pei Tang forts near Taku sends to the Tong Ku British commander a Pekin report dated July 14. It says Pekin is in absolute chaos, regular troops fight Boxers with Boxers gaining. legation guards exhausted their Maxim ammunition and use rifles sparingly. guards recently rushed walls and silenced Chinese guns. several Chinese officers wish to protect foreigners but are in the minority.
Count von Buelow refused to submit Pekin telegrams for mediation until the fate of legations and foreigners in Pekin is clarified the German minister demanded atonement for Baron von Ketteler's death and guarantees of future conduct in line with international law and civilized usage.
Report from Bloemfontein says British forces allegedly compel leading Dutchmen to accompany military fraing with the aim of guarding Dutch prisoners. Carr Town notes the vow of no shelter for the British and outlines tense prospects in the region.
The assault on trains by General Doewet's force has ceased after he signaled he would fire on the trains despite Dutch prisoners present.
A Philadelphia group calling itself the Trans Atlantic Society of America aims to foster closer ties with Great Britain. The charter application states its goal is to strengthen political social and commercial bonds and to host British visitors while collecting and sharing information to influence public opinion. The society mirrors England’s Atlantic union.
The War Department reports Porto Rican trade for the year and nine months under U S rule shows growth. Imports total 16 905 893 dollars while exports reach 18 828 275 dollars. U S leads imports with 6 821 281 dollars ahead of Spain 8 222 315 dollars and Britain 2 539 539 dollars plus Germany 1 758 885 dollars.
Mrs Charles D Newberry guarded her home with a revolver to阻止 a deputy coroner six jurymen and police from holding an inquest on the body of her husband found dead in a bathtub at 223 East Twenty ninth street The coroner insists burial awaits an inquest officials suspect paralysis led to drowning
Consul general Hiias Gonzalez Esteves reports from Caracas that President Castro has officially declared Venezuela to be at complete peace. The proclamation coincides with the anniversary of General Simon Bolivar and follows a recent restoration of peace.
In American League action Detroit edged Minneapolis 10 to 9. Cincinnati beat Philadelphia 8 to 1 in Philadelphia. Boston defeated St Louis 12 to 11 in ten innings. Brooklyn fell to Chicago 9 to 7 in Chicago. Pittsburg topped New York 2 to 1 in New York. Northern Pacific Crop Report notes needed rains in Dakotas and northern Minnesota, while other regions show general crop improvement.
The United States has answered the Chinese emperor’s appeal for mediation and signals the next move rests with China. The State Department stresses mediation requires assent of all powers, warns of Europe’s tensions, and promises not to be drawn into prolonged hostilities if concessions fail.
Tien Tsin reports Russian forces intend to hold the entire line between Taku and Pekin through the war's end and return it to China after. Admiral Seymour opposes repairs beyond Tien Tsin and urges British control of the project. France seeks river tug control and is said to plan sharing duties with Russia.
In Cape Town on July 25 the Cape assembly rejected a motion by John Xavier Merriam to repeal martial law in Cape Colony. Government spokesman Ross-Innes said repeal would occur when practicable, but the time had not yet arrived, drawing cheers from the house.
The black gelding Coney paced the second heat in 2:02 3/4 at Glenville, claiming a new fastest mile in sulky pacing. Frank Bogash previously held the world record at 2:04 1-4 for three years.
Fire destroyed the Eastern elevator on the island opposite Washington street, with contents valued at 760,000 dollars. The blaze caused a loss of goods and sparked questions about Canadian trade impact.
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