News of the Week Condensed From Two Continents
Oregon missionary Whitman honored in Walla Walla with crowds and a monument planned. Cuban situation and Hawaii annexation flagged by Senator Lodge. Port Huron tunnel gas deaths spark inquiries. Klondike route plans include Whitepass wagon road and Dawson steamers. Behring Sea pelagic sealing talks hinge on year long suspension. China appeals to Russia to oust Germany from Shan Tan peninsula.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon
de. Marcus Whitman
Walla Walla
Wash
L. H. Hallock
Dr. Whitman
Lodge
Committee On Foreign Relations
State Department
Hawaii
Corbett
Washington
Post
Committee On Elections
Grand Trunk Railway
Port Huron
Mich
Domville
M. P
Klonkide- Yukon
Whitepass
Behring Sea
Great Britain
Canada
United States
Pribyloff Islands
Crittenden
Missouri
Mexico
Cleveland
Kansas City
San Antonio
Tex
W. J. Bryan
Congress
The
Herald
China
Russia
Germany
Shan Tan
Peking
Count Cassini
St. Petersburg
Gale devastates English coast wrecks and loss of life
A severe gale swept the English coast causing extensive wrecks and heavy loss of life. Vessels foundered off Norfolk and Flamborough Head, crews perished, and bodies washed ashore near Yarmouth. Bridges and government works flooded, artillery ammo moved to safety, and Rochester and Strood suffered power outages and floods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Norfolk
Bacton
Happisburg
Yarmouth
Rugby
Hemshby
Coast Guard
Flamborough Head
North Sea
Birdlington Sands
Rose of
Devon
Red Ruth
Cornwall
Burgess
Fleetwood
Moretown Bay
Preston
St. Johns
N. B
Thames
Sherness Dockyard
Woolwich Arsenal
Lord Nelson
Foudroyant
Blackpool
Goodwin Sands
Ald
Strood
Rochester
Vas
France
Liverpool
Nikolai
Karlsen
Fornboy
Southport
Karlston
Destructive Fire Destroys Lake Steamer Nahanta and Docks
A blaze on the Nahanta near Escanaba Michigan spread from the steamer to Dock No 4 and adjacent ore docks, killing two crew members and injuring several others. The fire, aided by a brisk wind, engulfed ore and lumber, with losses estimated around 300000. Berlin Navy report notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Escanaba
Mich
Nahanta
Wheeler named chief engineer for Nicaragua canal project
The Nicaragua canal commission in New York announces C. E. Wheeler, previously assistant engineer of the Sault Ste. Marie canal, has accepted the post of chief engineer. The expedition is slated to sail Sunday. A separate dispatch from Muskogee reports Choctaws and Creeks plan to form a colony and move to Mexico. In San Francisco, Theresa Cardosa, a prominent resident weighing over 600 pounds, was buried after dying Sunday. she leaves five children and had two prior marriages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nicaragua Canal Commission
New York
Wheeler
Sault Ste. Marie
Frisco
San Francisco
Theresa Cardosa
Washington
Washingtonians
Congo Free State
Leo Harman
Congo
Lindsay Burke
Frank Batchelor
Barry R. Andrews
Harry Sparlin
Mr. Mellin
Burke
Windeye
Miehau
Kabanbarre
Mellin
Merlin
Mr. Gave
Vangine
Oregon
Willamette Valley
Clat
Medford
Sherman County
Coos River
Dent
Truckee
Scotia
Yaquina Bay Bay
Newport
Famine in Dawson prompts perilous winter trek
Twenty five men arrive in Port Townsend aboard the City of Seattle after leaving Dawson City through the Dalton trail. They report severe famine there with food scarce and many miners facing a harsh winter in Yukon territory as police offer limited aid and some plan a dangerous 400 mile trek to Fort Yukon for relief. The group includes Thomas Magee senior and junior, Bill Gates, Joe Boyle and others carrying gold dust and savings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Townsend
Seattle
Dawson City
Dawson
Thomas Magee
Thomas Magee, Jr
San Francisco
Swiftwater
Bill’ Gates
Joe Boyle
William Huskins
E. Eckert
H. Robertson
H. Raymond
Bert Nelson
John W. Brauer
W. H. Chambers
E.W. Pond
Jack Dalton
Dalton
Alice
Bella
Canadian Mounted Police
Yukon
Dalton Party
Billy Leak
Dyea
Klondike
Mounted Police
Port Yukon
United States
Fort Yukon
Sam Wall
Mr. McGillvra
Hamilton
Circle City
Hanson
France Seeks Prohibitory Tariff. U S Hopes For Reciprocity
Washington hears France plans high duties that would close its market to many American goods, risking collapse of reciprocity talks. Ambassador Porter to protest. talks hinge on French wine tariffs and cattle imports. Germany’s tariff politics loom as Baron van Hollenben arrives to negotiate terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Washington
The
Herald
France
State Department
Legislative Assembly of
United States
Porter
Department
Dr. van Hollenben
Baron van Hollenben
Germany
Agrarian
Massacre of innocents and fast UP mail run highlighted
The Havana dispatch estimates Cuban deaths at up to 400000 with Weyler blamed for massive loss of life across Santa Clara Matanzas and Havana provinces. A Union Pacific mail train from Cheyenne to Council Bluffs set a 599 minute 519 mile record hindered by delays and a bridge fire. A Canton mint produced over 14000000 ten-cent pieces last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Havana
Cuba
Spain
Ilavana
Matanzas
Santa Clara
Weyler
Pinar del Rio
Omaha
Neb
Union Pacific
Cheyenne
Council Bluffs
Medicine Row
Wyo
Canton
Southern Outrage in Arkansas Cotton Plantation Murder
On a large cotton plantation in St Francis county eight negroes robbed Joe Miller, dragged him from bed and murdered him, body thrown into the river. Ada Miller, his wife, was outraged and the house raided. William Williams confessed implicating four others. four more are sought.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Rock
Ark
St. Francis County
Joe Miller
Ada Miller
William Williams
Rebels Raid Havana Palace and Free Fumiro’s Suspect
Details from Havana report a nighttime raid by Brigadier-General Cardenas and 50 rebels on Casa Blanca near the harbor. The group looted stores, freed vessels, and shot at the palace but caused no serious injuries. Fumiro, a spy, escaped across the harbor as plans to free General Ruiz Rivera failed. The action sparked panic, reinforced lines, and massed Cuban forces near Sugua as General Gomez prepares westward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Havana
Herald
Casa Blanca
la Lucha
Cardenas
Cabanas
Moro
Ruiz Rivera
Fumiro
Casa de Los Frailes
Moro Castle
Fumire
Mariana
Gomez
Sugua
Congress
J. M. Rodriguez
Blanco
Consusto
America
Pacificos
Concentrados
Fire destroys last Willow Springs buildings
Three remaining Willow Springs structures, spared by a prior blaze, burned down last night while the town’s firemen attended a dance. Isolated layout limited spread and the loss, estimated at 20000 dollars, was borne by several small retailers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Willow Springs
Palma Honors Weyler With Banquet After Arrival
Palma Majorca plans a public banquet for Weyler upon his arrival from Barcelona. The town hall square will not be renamed Weyler Square despite requests from conservatives Carlists and republicans. The article notes a nine foot raffia flower as a point of interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palma
Island
Majorica
Weyler
Barcelona
Typhoon Devastation in Philippines Causes Massive Losses
Reports from San Francisco detail the October typhoon that struck Samar and Leyte, wiping towns, drowning thousands, including many Europeans. About 6,000 natives and 400 locals buried. 120 European corpses recovered. Ships blown ashore and extensive property damage across the southern islands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Philippine Islands
Hong Kong
Guelit
Orient
Bay of Santa Paula
Samar
Leyte
Tacloban
Sydney
Aid for Cuban Destitute Routed Through Catholic Bishops
The governor-general informs Consul-General Lee that U.S. citizens wishing to send aid to Cuba should ship supplies to the nearest Catholic bishop for collection. The prelates will forward packages to Havana and Santiago de Cuba for distribution to the needy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ampervica
Washington
Cuba
Lee
United States
Havana
Santiago de Cuba
Boiler Explosion At Gold Lake Mines Kills Two
In Halifax Nova Scotia on November 30 the boiler explosion at the Gold Lake mines East Halifax fatally injures two workers James Hennessey and John Me Isaac, who were testing the boiler. Manager Daniel Phair aids in the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halifax
N. S
Gold Lake Mines
Daniel Phair
James Hennessey
John MeIsaac
Hennessey
MeIsaac
Smallpox in Mexico and Quiet Health Efforts
A Santa Fe dispatch reports smallpox among Mexican residents in San Marchal with officials not yet alerted. In Woodstock Vermont, 18 people live in a single small shanty 16 by 24 feet near the Bridgewater line. Laurada to Alaska trade and Klondike prospects noted. Jones & Laughlin raise ironworker wages by ten percent in Pittsburgh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Denver
Santa Fe
N. M
San Marchal
Territorial Board of Health
Woodstock
Bridgewater Line
Northwest Bren Items Of General Interest
A fragment from a regional page notes strong demand in Gray’s Harbor and shipments by rail in Washington during October. It mentions an experimental shipment from Jefferson County, a 10 day Indian camp near Robhertoville in Asotin County, and a rise in shingle shipments despite car shortages. Legal costs are cited between Kitsap and Snohomish counties over timber claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Gray’s Harbor
Ington
Jefferson County
Washington state tax law under review affects land sales
The article notes legislative debates on taxation and land ownership, with the attorney general and state auditor issuing pamphlets on revenue law to guide county treasurers. It mentions potential impacts on local industries, beet sugar factory plans near Spokane, and observations on timber and fisheries in Washington and Oregon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Becau
Gray’s Harbor
Chehalis
Washington
Scotch Company
Spokigg Belon
Supreme Court
T. Ton
Snohomish
Ruby Creek
Ames Burlington
Mount Vem
Ruby cm
W. A. Woodin
Smi
Fairhaven
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Aberdeen Herald
Aberdeen
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Continents
Shafroth
Colorado
Gary
Arroyo
Berlin
Navy
White
Herr Luder
Hayti
Muskogee, I. T
Magee
Dalton Trail
Montevideo
Senor Cuestas
Secretary of State
India
Flight of the Fast Mail
Rivera
Vienna
Reichsrath
Austria
Sumatra
Philippines
Laurada
Alaska
Wilmington
Del
Thomas J. Mason
Philadelphia
Pittsburg
Bren
Aeae
Hazeltine
Baker
Bentot Coos
Curry
Grant
Jack Lincoln
Umatilla
Yale
Advocate
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