22 May 1899
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1899
Page
1
A rumor from Washington on May 21 claimed a clash occurred at Bluefields between the Nicaraguan gunboat San Jacinto and the U S cruiser Detroit while Detroit protected American interests. No official confirmation or details were available by 11 o'clock.
Police arrested George Zagkular after burglar alarms alerted officers. From the scene, guards recovered items from furniture and other areas mentioned in initial notices. Authorities detailed the break in and the subsequent arrest.
Police from Station 7 searched two gambling dens in East Boston. One location was found with furnishings removed during the raid. The action followed sermons by the Saratoga Street minister and a Police Board briefing. One arrest was made and bail set. case to be heard in court today.
An extraordinary fire destroyed three quarters of Dawson City’s business district, wiping out 111 buildings and causing losses potentially up to four million dollars. The blaze began April 21 near the Opera House, fueled by dry logs and winds, with hotels, cafes, banks, and saloons burned. Building materials were scarce and prices soared as navigation openings delayed resupply.
Filipino commissioners meet U S and Denby at Manila but say they cannot bind the so-called Filipino government on any point and must refer any demands to their leaders. The meeting follows earlier calls for a decisive commitment as American troops prepare for future actions.
The American line steamship Paris ran ashore on the Manacles off Cornwall in thick fog while en route from Southampton to New York. Fourteen hundred passengers and crew were rescued, with sixteen feet of water reported in the forward holds and efforts under way to float her at the next high tide.
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