City Under Sudden Assault by Heavy Artillery
Reports state a sudden attack begins as artillery fires rain down on the city. Early details indicate widespread disruption with continued bombardment and uncertain casualties.
20 Jun 1900
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Newspaper
Winona Daily Republican
Location
Winona, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1900
Page
1
Reports state a sudden attack begins as artillery fires rain down on the city. Early details indicate widespread disruption with continued bombardment and uncertain casualties.
London reports a Shanghai dispatch noting Russia’s relief force around Pekin and renewed attacks on the legations. Chinese casualties are unconfirmed but rumors claim hundreds killed in forts and Christians persecuted in Yom Han Fo Wa Hu and Tszechen areas amid Boxer gathering near Tien Tsin.
Paris reports France will station 4200 troops at Taku with reinforcements arriving from other powers soon. A French cruiser division will form a strong naval presence with seven cruisers and torpedo boats, signaling a robust force in Chinese waters. Breu w notices clarify a telegram denying Baron von Ketteler death.
Mrs Gladstone widow of the English statesman was laid to rest beside her husband in Westminster Abbey. The private service was attended by hundreds of friends with representation from the Queen and the Princess of Wales. Notable attendees included Lord Rosebery Sir W Vernon Harcourt John Morley Lord Kimberley H H Asquith Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman and James Bryce.
FrangE Fort Kentucky June 20 Judge W Pryor a Kentucky delegate at large to the Kansas City convention says he supports former Senator David Bennett Hill of New York for vice president. The Kentucky delegation splits between Hill and former Congressman Shiveley of Indiana with most favoring an Indiana or New York pick for second place with Bryan.
The chances for a settlement of the building labor trouble in Chicago improved after an agreement between the labor union and contractors for another joint conference.
The case of the Minnesota state railway and warehouse commission against the Minneapolis and St Louis railroad to force a joint tariff with the St Paul and Duluth railway will be moved to the United States Supreme Court on writ of error. The issue centers on state power to order joint tariffs between connecting lines and the constitutional validity of the relevant state law.
A Shanghai dispatch says the US transport Thomas with troops for Manila was diverted at Nagasaki and reached Taku with 1,200 men. The Times notes the British flag at Pekin's south gate, signaling Admiral Seymour. Li Hung Chang summoned, signaling a Manchu strategic shift. The Hong Kong Times correspondent reports Boxer movement spreading on West River.
William J. Bryan spoke for an hour and a half to about 4000 people in Minocqua Wisconsin. Citizens from nearby towns traveled by excursion trains to hear him discuss imperialism trusts and the silver issue. the remarks drew a favorable reception from the audience including several prominent Wisconsin Democrats.
A group of over 200 linemen employed by Canadian Pacific Telegraph Great Northwestern Telegraph Canada Atlantic Ottawa Electric Lighting Ottawa Engine Railway and Bell Telephone firms quit work demanding a uniform wage of $2 for a nine hour day. The dispute sparks a broad labor action across Ottawa Ontario.
A New York tenement fire has caused three deaths with a fourth anticipated. Details on victims and location are sparse while investigators probe the blaze.
Reports indicate attack units may penetrate defenses as several segments of the line show weak resistance. Officials warn of possible breaches and call for reinforced patrols and rapid response to advancing forces. Authorities urge calm and evacuations where necessary.
June 20 dispatches report Boers massing before Ficksburg under Develieres and Herman, with 40 mile front lines and daily outpost skirmishes. Malana bridge at Lourenco Marques collapsed after alleged demolition, disrupting supply trains to General Ruaudla’s forces. An American allegedly plotted theft of Kruger gold bars from traveling capital. three British prisoners are believed to have damaged Malana bridge.
London reports no major advances as Lord Roberts notes 2000 plus arms surrendered at Pretoria to be used by released British prisoners totaling 148 officers and 3049 men. Sixteen sick and wounded from Mafeking reach Beelfontein hospital while Wakkerstroom town guard surrenders to British forces. General Hildyard returns.
General Wood released a statement noting expert accounting review of the treasurer's office since last year shows the office in excellent condition. He adds that charges of extravagant salaries to Americans and official extravagance in discharge of duty are unfounded.
The Navy Department in Washington denies Commander Delehanty at Sailors' Snug Harbor New York retirement under the personnel act. He was set to retire when a cable came for Commander Gilmore at Manila, but Gilmore ranks Delehanty and only one commander may retire now, ending Delehanty’s chance.
Lieutenant Governor Timothy L. Woodruff will be presented to the national convention as New York's candidate for vice president after a four hour stormy session of the New York delegation. They pressured Governor Roosevelt to accept the nomination.
In American League action Detroit beat Cleveland 8 to 4 while Chicago hosted Milwaukee 3 to . Minneapolis defeated Kansas City 2 to 1 and Indianapolis lost to Buffalo 2 to none. In National League Boston defeated Brooklyn 10 to 4. Chicago beat Pittsburgh 1 to 0. St Louis beat Cincinnati 7 to 3. Rowe June 30 reports Signor Saracco, head of the Italian senate, appointed by King Humbert to form a new ministry after the cabinet’s resignation.
Colonel Walcox to the colonial office reports Captain Wilson of the Royal Irish Fusiliers landed an incident described as an eventative with unclear details. The report notes actions following the landing and references the colonial administration.
Professor Otto Lugger reports a grasshopper outbreak in the Red River valley extending to Otter Tail county and Turtle Mountains. The pests rival those of 1874 and 1876, with hopperdozers helping but full eradication requires plowing to destroy overwintering eggs.
Anoka Minnesota reports Sheriff Merrill and ex Sheriff Ege spent the day interrogating Penahue and the Wise girl. The two girls faced close examination as authorities pursue clues with 13 year old Dovahue providing some information. A warrant for arrest may be issued soon with likely action in Wisconsin.
The North German Lloyd Steamship company has commissioned Vulcan shipyards at Stettin to build two massive steamers for their New York line. Each ship will measure 24,500 tons and be among the largest vessels in the world.
In a supreme court dispute, chemists used hypochlorite to test ink fading on interlineations. By timing whitening on lines from older and newer manuscripts, they dated writings and identified fresher ink. Attorneys were astonished when the deduced month matched the defense.
An article describes varied repurposings of discarded bicycles including a theater manager’s chandelier built from a wheel, a tricycle used to power wind and traffic signals, a clock made from bicycle parts, a wheel as a pump base, a sewing machine, a coffee grinder, and a bell mechanism. Others turn wheels into flower stands and even conveyances for washerwomen.
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