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Newspaper
Winona Daily Republican
Location
Winona, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1900
Page
1
Reports from Philadelphia dated September 28 indicate talks toward a settlement are ongoing. The identity of mediators remains undisclosed while miner leader John Mitchell signals potential wage increases without union recognition. Observers note a political element and rail carriers may host parallel talks to keep the process unified.
Controller Coler estimates the tunnel construction will cost about 6 000 000 dollars. The figure appears in a report outlining project expenses and financial planning for the procurement and construction phase.
Indiana Senator A J Beveridge drew a large crowd in Minneapolis with 5000 in the parade and over 7000 listening to his speech at the exposition building. The rally also featured Governor nominee Van Sant and mayoral candidate Dr A A Ames in the program.
Foreign ministers send informal notes to Prince Ching urging the emperor and court to return to Peking. The letters lack binding force and were not politically formal. General Chaffee predicts no European monarch would join enemy camps, and notes the restoration of Chinese government as essential.
The North Dakota Republican state central committee met in Grand Forks on September 28 and accepted Governor Fancher’s resignation due to health. Majors White of Valley City was named as candidate for lieutenant governor, and David Bartlett of Griggs County chosen for the same role. H C Vick of Pembina County becomes presidential elector candidate replacing G O Guloch of McIntosh who upped to a legislative post.
London Sept 28 A curious feature of the current British election is the absence of home rule from the campaign. Except in Ireland the issue is suspended as ritualist questions gain more attention than the old fight that sent Gladstone into retirement and helped Chamberlain rise to power.
Indications point to the immigration of more than 60 000 persons from states in the East and Central West to North Dakota Washington and Montana within the next 12 months. The migration will peak between January 15 and May 15 and Northern railroads prepare to meet conditions expected to tax their carrier capacity.
A Washington dispatch notes grave apprehension in official circles that Germany is rushing toward war with China. Kaiser Wilhelm strengthens Far East forces and opposes settlement terms while the United States faces German criticism. Berlin may resist U S suggestions unless pressured by other powers amid near peace talks with Prince Ching and Li Hung Chang.
Sept 28 Baxihoune. Cardinal Gib bons has been approached to arbitrate between striking miners and operators in Pennsylvania's anthracite region. He says he will not discuss until both sides are heard and may consider the matter seriously if both sides approach him. He favors helping resolve the problem but awaits full input.
Paris reports the Courrier du Soir claims the king of Belgium plans to abdicate before Parliament ends in favor of the Prince of Flanders. King Leopold hopes the move will end the party quarrels and unite the factions under the new regime.
Captain Frederick Dent Sharp, U. S. Army and cousin of General Ulysses Grant, died in Kansas City from an overdose of bromide used to ease nervousness and pain. He was totally blind and likely misjudged the amount taken.
A subscription list found by a member of the American legation shows Prince Ching contributed three times to the Boxers Fund. The list was discovered near Taku on September 8 and published in Pei Chun.
The 1897 Arkansas legislative address by James K. Jones, chair of the Democratic National Committee, denounces foreigners as insidious voters who favored McKinley. He asserts Bryan was robbed of victory, predicts a 1900 win for bimetallic forces, and laments wealth inequality while claiming Southern Americans are more American.
The Kansas Good Roads Congress in Topeka staged an experimental one mile road on a Washburn college area. Sections use native limestone glacial stones nicknamed niggerheads and flint tailings from Galena read zinc mines. Roadwork teams and machinery were on site.
The Roosevelt party arrived by special train in Publa Colorado on September 28 to a crowded station. Three evening meetings were scheduled and each drew large audiences. Along daylong stops crowds were unusually large and engaged at the various sessions.
At a meeting of the rapid transit commissioners on September 28 a resolution was passed endorsing a tunnel to Brooklyn. The route will follow the Sletlach avenue corridor as the main alignment for the project.
A fragment notes missionary Wherry asserting Prince Ching was coerced into giving. The source text provides limited context and names without clear event details or dates. Further readable lines are needed for fuller factual framing.
The health of Secretary Hay has improved and he is expected to return to Washington early next week to resume his duties. Acting secretary Dr Hill has suffered a malarial attack and will be relieved. Adee said Hay has stayed in contact with the department and steered Chinese negotiations during the past month.
Rev John Keane recently appointed archbishop of Dubuque arrived to be installed with an ovation. Delegates from clergy and laity greeted him at Apple River as Mgr Ryan handed over the keys. Keane vowed to lead priests and parishioners while reappointing Ryan as vicar general. The pallium ceremony is planned for January with noted church figures attending.
Governor Sayers says Galveston conditions greatly improved and relief workers are doing excellent work. About 1,700 men are clearing debris now and estimates suggest 4,000 may be needed to finish within about 30 days, though the timeline could extend.
Barque authorities monitor ships for Maurice Maglita alias Luigi Granotti wanted by Milan police for alleged involvement in King Hoatibete’s murder. He reportedly sailed from Patterson New Jersey to Italy with Bresci on May 1 and is described as a silk weaver.
San Francisco reports a tea scarcity of 4,400,000 pounds for the season. Prices rose by 10 to 43 percent as importers anticipate larger orders from Russia, cut off by war. The Tien Tsin caravan route had supplied tea to Russia, now disrupted.
Diplomatic representatives meet in the capital of Holland to discuss realization of Hague Conference plans. A permanent council of administration has formed to oversee the process.
The Hague meeting of 16 resident ministers on September 4 established a permanent administration council. It will prepare for arbitration tribunals, hold treaty records, and hire staff while awaiting designation of permanent arbitrators by the powers.
Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets claim to cure a cold in one day with no pay. The ad lists price at 25 cents and promises relief from cough and cold symptoms.
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