Week's News Record: Disasters and Deportments Across Lands
A collage of tragic fires in Amalfi Italy claim many young lives while a Capuchin monastery and hotel collapse after a rockfall. Other reports include ship crews missing at Lake Superior, drownings near the Lys river, a derailment death in Buffalo area, cautious shifts in Indian policy, a prison sentencing dispute, a Cheshire Ohio fire fatalities, a Jersey Central wreck with multiple injuries, early Cuba colonization efforts led by Van der Voort, and a large immigrant colonization plan for Santiago de Cuba with lands up to forty acres each.
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Amalfi
Italy
Cappuccini
Lake Superior
Colgate Hoyt
Vigilant
Little Pie River
Forts
Frelingsbem
Belzhum
Phiy Oon
Lys
William Lanigan
Lackawanna Road
Buffalo
Southawestern
Lackawanna
N.Y
Department of the Interior
Washington
Sidehcock
Indian Affairs
Jones Hare
J. Dinglienno
Folsom Penitentiary
San Francisco
Dinglienno
Luke Darst
Cheshire
Ohio
Darst
Clarence
Bos
New Jersey Central Railroad
High Bridge
N. J
Pawal van der Voort
Omaha
Cilia
New York
Santiago de Cuba
Notable deaths and violence across several cities reported
D L Moody died in East Northfield Mass while Gen James M Lewis a St Louis attorney died of pertussis at 41. In Perry Kan JT Kirby killed G A Poley then surrendered to the sheriff. In Marshall Mich the jury found Mrs Sanderson not guilty of poisoning her husband. In Binghamton NY John Edgar Gardner killed his wife then shot himself, ages years and 29 respectively. In Dallas Tex F M Etheridge shot Edwin O Harrell four times in a crowded elevator. The American Political League calls for a national convention in Boston July 4 1900. William Mutter 42 of Kimball Brothers Co NY died by suicide after Wall Street losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. L. Moody
East Northfield
Mass
James M. Lewis
St. Louis
Pert Tunitis
Perry
Kan
JT. C. Kirby
G. A.poley
Oskaloosa
Foley
Marshall
Mich
American Political League
United States
Boston
William Mutter
Kimball Brothers & Co
New York
Wall Street
Port Jervis Bank Suspended and Other 1900s Notices
The National Bank of Port Jervis N Y was suspended. William H Carpenter noted as author poet and editor died in Baltimore at 56. New York presbytery adopted resolutions disapproving A C McGiffert teachings. William Henry Lee longtime hotelier died in New York at 55. Mrs W B Hoffman known as Myrtle Peek horsewoman died in Silver Lake Massachusetts. Rear Admiral Sampson joined James A Garfield Post 193 G A R at Palmyra N Y. Norman S Peverill arrested in Rochester for enlisting men for British service in South Africa. The Alhambra convention hall Syracuse destroyed by fire loss $50000. Prof R A Fessenden of Western University of Pennsylvania developed a wireless receiver far more sensitive than Marconi’s. Shore Line express collided with a local train near Union Station Boston. two killed and many hurt. Wall Street saw suspensions of Produce Exchange Trust Co and Henry Allen Co. Baltimore immigration authorities blocked contract laborers with thirty sent back to Germany in one week. Two crowded trolley cars collided at Flatbush and Fifth Ave Brooklyn. many injured. West Point cadets voted to end hazing. entire battalion pledged. Harper’s Bazar editor Miss Elizabeth G Jordan accepted, formerly of Milwaukee. Circuit Court Baltimore sought receiver for Columbian Iron Works and Dry Dock Co led by ex-mayor William T Malster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Bank of
Port Jervis
N. Y
William H. Carpenter
Baltimore
New York Presbytery
A. C. McGiffert
William Henry Lee
America
New York
W. B. Hoffman
Myrtle Peek
Silver Lake
Mass
Sampson
James A. Garfield
Palmyra
Norman S. Peverill
Rochester
South Africa
Alhambra
Syracuse
R. A. Fessenden
Western University of Pennsylvania
Marconi
Shore Line
Union Station
Boston
Wall Street
Produce Exchange Trust Company
Hlenry Allen & Co
Germany
treHey
Flatbush
Fifth Avenues
Brooklyn
United States Military Academy
West Point
Harper's Bazar
Elizabeth G3
Jordan
Milwanker
Wily
New York World
Columbian Tron Works and Dry-Dock Company
William T. Malster
Damaged Chronicle Teems With Notable Yet Vague Events
The fragmentary report mentions strikes, fires, and crimes across cities including San Francisco and Chicago, noting a mill destruction and a fatality near Bear Creek. It also references gold discoveries in Luxemburg and San Diego, a bribery case dismissal in Ohio, a poisoning arraignment in Hastings, and a church choir change at La Fayette.
Bicycle Plant Moves and Various Court News
The bicycle trust shifts machinery from the Indianapolis plant to Toronto to control Canada's market. Ontario sues the estate executors of Daniel Scotten for succession duties. Reports from Washington note a Nicaraguan concession cancellation and canal expansion plans. News includes Standard Oil leadership changes and a presidential inquiry into a Salt Lake National Bank report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Bicycle Trust
Indiana Bicycle
Indianapolis
Toronto
Canada
Doyle
Crown
Province of
Ontario
Daniel Scotten
Detroit
Washington
Cragin Eyre-Grace Syndicate
Alexander McDonald
Standard Oil Company
Sommercial Fictiion Beb
Stemsser
Fo Collings
Standard Company
Louisville
Salt Lake
Utah
Dawes
Bacon
Poison threat letters and candy sent to Missouri manager
South of St Louis Frank L Shaw manager of D M L Osborne Company received two anonymous threatening letters and a box of candy said to contain poison. In Ouray Colorado miner James Kennedy on the Silver Queen was killed after a 500 foot cliff plunge. companion Jeff Easte survived by suspension in a high pine tree as the snowslide hit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Frank L. Shaw
D. ML. Osborne Company
James Kennedy
Ouray
Colo
Jeff Easte
Notable deaths and events span Europe and America
The report lists several notable deaths including painter Alberto Pasini in Turin and Bernard Quaritch in London. It notes Bernard Quaritch and others. It mentions outbreaks of rioting at Trinity College Dublin and the death of Maj. Gen. Henry W. Lawton in the Philippines. It also covers sugar crop totals in Hawaii, a proposed naval coaling station purchase in the Danish West Indies, and diplomatic tensions at The Hague with Ministers seeking retirement to Antwerp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alberto Pasini
Turin
Germany
St. Thomas
Danish West Indies
Bernard Quaritch
London
Trinity College
Dublin
Joseph Chamberlain
M. J. Meagher
Patsy Forepaugh
Sellsville
Columbus
Ohio
Hawaiian Islands
Henry W. Lawton
San Mateo
P. I
Mme. de Falbe
Prince and Princess of Wales
Bournemouth
Fhe Hague
Antwerp
Market Reports From Multiple Cities on Livestock and Grains
The report lists price ranges for cattle hogs and sheep in Chicago Indianapolis St Louis Cincinnati Detroit Toledo Milwaukee Buffalo New York with commodities including wheat corn oats rye butter eggs and potatoes. Regional figures show wide spreads for futures and spot markets across American cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Indianapolis
St. Louis
Ste. Cincinnati
Detroit
Toledo
Milwaukee
New York
Lawton Killed at San Mateo in Philippine Campaign
Manila dispatch reports Maj. Gen. Henry W. Lawton killed at San Mateo while leading troops to seize the insurgent stronghold. He fell to a Filipino sharpshooter, instantly mortally wounding him as he stood before his command. Lawton, Indiana-born and decorated with a Medal of Honor for Atlanta actions, rose from private life to lieutenant colonel and then major general by May 1898.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Henry W. Lawton
San Mateo
Laxton
Rex Lawton
Lawton
Washington
White House
War Department
Adjutant General
Indiana
Philippines
United States Army
Atlanta
Forty First Infantry
McKinley
el Canes
Geronimo
Queen Victoria’s Christmas present to Tommy Atkins
The Queen selected the red enameled cover with a medallion for a gift of 90,000 half pound chocolate boxes. The boxes were made and then destroyed to prevent distribution beyond frontline troops. The gift cost about $15,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tommy Atkins
Black Week in London Reflects British War Struggles
London reports label Black Week to describe a period of British reverses since the war began. The term signals government urgency and a push for stronger action as losses mount and morale weakens in occupied territories and colonial fronts.
Senate Debates Philippines Policy and Trade Proposals
Senate discussions on Monday featured sympathy petitions for the South African republics, anti Philippines retention resolutions, and Morgan’s pledge to curb interstate trade combinations. The currency bill to gold standard passed 190 to 150 with 11 Democrats voting yes. House and Senate announced committees and debated administration policy and constitutional reforms. Adjournment set for Jan 5 1900.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Britain
Senate
Mazon
Illinois
Philippines
Tillman
Bacon
Morgan
House
Aldrich
Paysase
Stewart
Cubs
2A Commission of
Allen
Drescent
Grow
Ep. Pa
Mer. Bell
Vep
Colo
de Armond
Dem. Mo
Regents
Smithsonian Institution
Richard Winey
Huar
Supreme Court
Judiciary Committee
Butler
United States
Hoar
Guam Fourth of July Celebration Brawl Dims Festivities
Report from Guam describes a chaotic Fourth of July launch with four goddesses of liberty riding a bullock cart. A clash among the celebrants led to poisoning, injuries, and a wheel failing as the chariot spilled the figures. Residents call the event not splendid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gunz
United States
Sessek
Gunsa
Guam
Hummingbird Nest Protected by Leaf Roof During Rain
A writer in the American Sportsman recalls watching a hummingbird nest near a window. During a heavy shower the mother bird shaded the nest with a large leaf, which covered it completely. After the storm she returned and unhooked the leaf, leaving the nest dry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Sportsman
Cat saves library with quick cat alarm
A Maltese cat named Taddy woke a sleeping employee by scratching a couch to alert her to a smoke-filled Reading Public Library. The incident prevented a major fire risk before flames spread. In a separate note, Ira Sankey recalled singing The Ninety and Nine in Edinburgh twenty-six years earlier and composing music on the spot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reading Public Library
Taddy
Sankey
Ira
Edinburgh
Wes
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Quincey
Wggets
Western
Dietront Fron
Se Lous
Xetth
San Jose
Dave Derren
Dria Casey
Amd
Derestiers
T. F. Thomas
Antone Galless
Smerkwe
Seateite
Bear & Tesnas
Alers
Suc
Ark
George Roberts
J. T. Butler
N. D
San Diego
Cal
Mynnett
Supreme Court of Ohio
Vila Torlocker
Cy F P.morey
Hastings
Neb
la Fayette Methodist Episcopal Church
Market Reports
Yalle
War Office
Cam Chantry
Basutoland
Abyssinia
Mlenaicreer
Britain
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