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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1900
Page
8
General Waldersee dispatches discuss an expedition against a Celestial Garrison and the protection of Christians. An imperial edict reportedly announces the return of Emperor Kwang Su and the empress dowager to Peking. A Russian force of 330 men with four guns, departed November 4 and returned November 9 after engaging Chinese forces.
London reports from Peking describe condemnation of the German expedition to Ming tombs and Kalgan. Dr. Morrison notes severe cruelties including an English missionary burned in the eyes with incense sticks, surviving 36 hours. A Chinaman cites possible rebellion by General Tung Fu Hsiang among discontented Muslims in western China.
Washington reports that the transport Sumner sailed from Nagasaki for Manila carrying four troops of the Sixth Cavalry and four batteries of the Third Artillery. Four companies of the Fifteenth Infantry left Taku bound for Manila. These units form the entire U S army in China withdrawn for service in the Philippines, leaving only legation guards at Peking under General Chaffee.
Professor G Fred Wright of Obertm College and his son Fred Bennet Wright arrived in St. Petersburg after a lengthy journey through Siberia and Central Asia. They observed Boxers drilling near Peking in May and Chinese gun practice near the capital upon their return. In Tientsin they were stoned by a mob until police were tied by the pair to intervene.
Berlin dispatch says discord grips Peking between military and diplomats and among diplomats themselves. Vorwaerts claims the kaiser is indignant over letters from soldiers in China exposing German atrocities and orders an immediate investigation. An army order reflecting this is in preparation.
New York November 19 John Holland the inventor of the submarine boat announced plans for several sea voyages with boats now under construction. planned trips include a voyage to Cuba and another to Europa. A tender will accompany the boats carrying extra men and duplicate machinery for safety during trials in March when the Atlantic is roughest.
Walter Alexander sixteen is under arrest in Poplar Bluff Missouri on suspicion of killing his father Richard Alexander a farmer from Arkansas. He allegedly confessed and implicated his mother sister and brother in law James Hogan all arrested in Corning Arkansas as investigators pursue the case.
Berlin reports an official from the foreign office says letters from German soldiers in China appear greatly exaggerated. He notes that cases among German troops are very limited while declining to comment on other nationalities.
The Rev. Al fred Pinney, 90, died at his son’s home near Sing Sing. He served in the Baptist ministry with charges in Syracuse, Auburn and New York, and in Cleveland Zanesville Ol. Active in abolition, he was linked with Wendell Phillips and William Lloyd Garrison during reform efforts.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a date November 17 and a phrase about a man red in. Context unclear. no identifiable people, organizations, or events visible for a proper summary.
An experiment in wireless telephoning at Powderhorn Lake near Minneapolis on November 19 shows promise as a substitute for wires. Two parallel wires about 100 feet long were elevated and grounded. standard telephone transmitters and receivers linked to the lines. When the transmitting circuit is activated it sends current into the receiver and when the receiving circuit is engaged it completes the transmitting circuit. The system is not limited to water and can function on land with proper grounding facilities.
In Constantinople the Turkish court received the United States charges d affaires amid a conference linked to a possible US purchase of a new cruiser for the Turkish navy. Abdul Hamid inquired about President McKinley’s health and the Bank of Spain reported changes in gold and notes. Fortifications at Boston were photographed, with speculation about substituting names in an arrest graph.
A description of a draft plan to present resolutions on national land improvement. A committee will press the measure before Congress after obtaining support from the states.
St Petersburg reports the imperial court anxious yet confident about Emperor Nicholas IIs condition. A foreign office official says current bulletins are favorable and clarifies typhus terminology differs in Russia, noting typhoid is common there due to hygiene but not feared as in the United States.
In Livadia Russia on November 19 Emperor Nicholas enjoyed a favorable day. Reports say he slept for a time and felt at ease. His temperature was 101.6 degrees and his pulse 64.
New York cargo agents seized belongings of Miss M Dorrance on the steamship New Yok arriving at harbor. Officials overhauled two trunks and a large port manteau, discovering new jewelry and about 5000 dollars worth of unset diamonds. An invoice showed the diamonds sold to her by a Parisian firm. Dorrance declined comment while treasury men offered no details.
Washington report from the Commissioner of Navigation notes the past fiscal year as the most prosperous for American shipping in years. U S documented tonnage surpasses 5,000,000 gross tons for the first time since the Civil War, with 23,333 vessels totaling 5,164,839 gross tons as of June 30, 1900, an increase of 800,000 tons. Most American ships serve the coasting trade, which used 4,338,145 tons, exceeding Germany and France combined. British shipping totals 14,261,000 gross tons.
Paris reports a Saturday tragedy in which Count De Cornulier killed Countess De Cornullier. Before marriage his means were modest and after separation he resided in a small Latin Quarter apartment. The countess maintained a luxurious lifestyle, highlighting the marital contrast and impacting his spirits.
Chicago churches discussed Preston Porter's burning in Colorado. Resolutions presented by Mrs. Ida B Wells Barnett call on the president to address the crime, condemning the sheriff and governor for their roles and urging federal action to protect citizenship.
In Simon Colorado on November 18 coroner and a jury found fragments of bones near the Porter lynching scene. They ruled the remains belonged to John Porter and death caused by unknown parties. The remains were buried in a small box at the lynching site. Also reported is news from London and St Paul on rulers and Senator Cushman K. Davis's health.
Winona Minnesota November 19 sawmills at Laird Norton and Company and the Empire Lumber Company in the city shut down for the season. About seven hundred workers will be let go, with workers to be paid by the company.
At Kearney Nebraska a dispute between Principal Dr E H Chittenden and Professor Russell led to a mass departure of about 40 teachers and students. Russell resigned, then returned with loyal staff and pupils, taking command as Bishop Graves intervened to resolve the crisis.
Fort Dodge Iowa reports the death of Captain J. A. O. Yeoman at his Ohio home. A prominent northern Iowa attorney and Civil War figure noted for gallantry on the battlefield. He helped capture Jefferson Davis and was a leading Democratic politician and former congressional candidate.
A Minnesota ore dock on Blackwell canal collapsed under 60,000 tons of ore. Two boys were killed and another boy badly injured. The dead are Max Mors, 16, and The Rord, 15. Property loss about 150000 dollars. The crash came without warning.
Grain and stock prices listed across Chicago Cleveland Cincinnati and Boston markets show cattle, hogs, sheep and lambs with varying grades and prices. Chicago reports demand for good to prime steers and mixed stockers, while New York and Toledo note wheat, corn and oats with regional price points and grades, reflecting broader market activity.
Terre Haute Indiana November 17 The hoisting engineers of mining districts Nos and 11 who had been on strike since Monday for higher wages of 75 to 80 dollars monthly and an eight hour day declared the strike off and will return to work at the old price The engineers blame the United Mine Workers for causing the strike to fail noting miners would work regardless of the engineers provided by companies and that this undermined the strike resulting in a return to previous wages or loss of positions
Gus Rublin arrived in Mahanoy City and signed agreement terms for a match with Jeffries. He redrafted the clause on breakaway rules, replacing it with the referee interpreting the rules, and chose Jorge Siler as referee.
In Chicago at the Illinois Athletic Club a brutal six-round bout ended with Kid Carter of Brooklyn earning a hair-line victory over Tim Murphy of Australia. The slugfest began violently and both fighters bled from early in the scrap, defining a true slap-bang encounter.
Nov 17 dispatch reports Vryheid garrison nearly besieged at Pistermaritzburg with the town evacuated. A hill position commands the town and Boers are warned any reoccupation will trigger demolition.
Miss Edith, formerly with Burroughs' company, is in a hospital after a fall at Central Park. The injury stems from an incident at the park yesterday.
Paris reports a rear derailment of the Southern Express 33 miles northeast of Bayonne. Thirteen killed, 30 injured, five missing. Peruvian minister J C Canevarro among the dead. Ground gave way and restaurant car plunged into the embankment amid a fuel-laden wreck. One injured butler went insane at the scene.
A blaze swept a Pennsylvania village destroying the MacGouigal house and barn, killing four residents Arthur Fletcher and three neighbors. The fire started from natural gas overpressure, with property loss about $5,000. Injuries reported to several others.
Fragmentary OCR reveals a plea about a starving infant, described as thin and in pain, lacking nourishment while the body wastes. The text urges aid and mentions something about saving her with fat or food, though the source text is garbled and incomplete.
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