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Newspaper
Chehalis Bee
Location
Chehalis, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1897
Page
6
A Philadelphia meeting of Cubans and supporters planned steps to thwart Major Juno Sandoval’s visit. They claim his aim is to arrest Cuban junta leaders in Cuba, while others say he seeks information to detain General Estrada Palma and General Quesada in Washington.
A levee break near Coon's Landing Louisiana ruptured the embankment 800 to 1,000 feet wide, flooding lower Morville through Bradston and neighboring plantations. Water from another crevasse near Rodney will swell the inundation as relief efforts are organized, skiffs scarce and danger rising.
Memphis reports another break on the Louisiana side twenty miles below Natchez. Water rushes through a crevasse at Biggs, inundating Madison Parish and threatening other parishes. Refugees crowd Vicksburg and Natchez as planters hope water recedes to save crops. Memphis river levels fall while Cairo shows a decline.
Report from the front describes heavy fighting in the pass with over 20 000 troops engaged. Greeks countered Turkish blockhouses forcing retreat but lost a key strongpoint at the pass. Hafis Pasha is dead at Milouna and Turkish forces push toward frontier positions amid heavy artillery.
Dispatches describe Turkish forces clashing with Greek irregulars near Krania and Balting with significant casualties and strategic withdrawals. Refugees cite fatigue and deceptive dress, while Behnike Hetairia orders retreat. Separately, importers rail against the Dingler bill and anticipated duty hikes disrupting large pre enacted imports.
Washington policy calls for humane treatment of prisoners in Cuba with civil war rules, signaling a tougher stance than Spain’s Weyler era. The move followed reports of General Rivera’s capture and potential drumhead trial, prompting a formal protest and direct communication with Spanish authorities.
A Herald dispatch via Key West reports Spanish soldiers near Encuéajada tearing down and desecrating an American flag at the La Ma estate two miles from Encuéajada. They broke doors, removed valuables, and left with the flag in tatters. British and American officials in Sagua Grande will investigate, with the American consul Barree reporting fully.
Relief work is the feature of the flood situation in Vicksburg Mississippi with Louisiana levees crowded with people awaiting ferry transport to the city. Lieutenant Crowley of the quartermaster department is here purchasing supplies for the flood region as generous donations arrive by mail and wire.
Tom and Mike Wilson Nes Perces Indians from the reservation fought a fatal duel eight miles from Lewiston on the Kapwai road in Soldier canyon. They rode and then fought on foot until Tom was slain. Mike is jailed. both men had been drinking and recent ceded-land payments fueled tensions.
The Berea business district was nearly wiped out by a morning fire in strong winds. Losses run to $80,000 as residents lack waterworks and efforts to save the town faced harsh odds. Cleveland firefighters aided by river water fought the blaze. trespassers were escorted from town by Deputy Sheriff Asling.
Greek forces bombard Preveza from Actium after the Macedonian is damaged by Turkish batteries. 3,000 Greek troops move across the gulf of Arta toward Prevesa while insurgent bands land on Chalkis peninsula. King and cabinet meet as 1686 reserve classes are called out.
Astoria Oregon April 19 settlement ends talk of undercutting fish at less than four cents a pound. Union and packers agree no cannery will buy raw material below the 4 cent price. strike averted and season may proceed. Chinese labor impact noted with unrest. run of salmon remains light but of high quality and outlook for a strong season.
In front line fighting near Ana and Milouna Turks occupy Ana Milouna but fail to seize Karna. Milouia pose encounter heavy losses on both sides. Turkish troops destroy two Greek artillery pieces while Greeks capture a full Turkish battery. High ranking Greek officers are killed. A large Greek column advances on Menexe with ongoing firing toward Arta.
The Department ends funding for the Chippewas lands inquiry and trims salaries. Fourteen examiners at 66 per day and twelve mineral land commissioners at 2500 per year are removed, effective the 29th of April.
Calls from Republicans and Democrats press the Senate to move swiftly on the tariff bill. The finance committee aims to finish in weeks instead of months, trimming planned debate and discussion time.
The text notes farmers and workingmen framing positions on the tariff bill. Protesters file complaints with committees as discussions continue. Observers expect minor changes but hope to retain or strengthen protective features for factory and field workers.
The article notes two classes failing to prosper since the election of McKinley. Vermin-vorates and the trust sector lose ground. Free coinage opponents gain, Japan and China move to gold standard, and major trusts like railroad, sugar, and Standard Oil suffer blows as tariff changes loom under the Wilson law.
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