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Newspaper
Chehalis Bee
Location
Chehalis, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1897
Page
13
The Herald details extended delays in the trial of Cuban prisoners, with U S pressure and Spanish officials pointing to August or July as the uncertain timeline. It describes harsh Spanish treatment, disease among troops, and skirmishes near Matanzas as insurgents contend with siege conditions.
The report recounts 12 heat fatalities by 10 PM and 105 prostrations, with observers noting temperatures from 70 at dawn to 93 at noon and 74 by 10 PM. Thunderstorms cooled the day, while weather bureaus projected hotter days ahead and street thermometers ran higher than official figures.
dispatches from Havana indicate Weyler seeks 66000 additional troops as regulars from Pinar del Rio and surrounding districts are moved to Sancti Spiritus. He plans to drive Gomez toward Puerto Principe, with massing forces led by 14 colonels. If Spain gains victory, amnesty and autonomy may follow. defeat could provoke deeper war. El Comercio warns of American sugar interests buying Cuban plantations and calls a real estate ban. Miss Wilberforce abandons Cuban line. Jesus Rabí reported dead in Manzanillo.
Washington July 6 The general land office is revising forest reserve rules Commissioner Hermann submits regulations for interior secretary approval The rules permit prospecting mining and development of mineral resources within reserves Allow lands for schools churches and water for domestic mining milling and irrigation Construction of wagon roads and rights of way for irrigation canals ditches and reservoirs are authorized Timber on mining claims may be felled for actual mining purposes Free timber may be used by bona fide settlers miners residents and prospectors for fuel fencing and buildings
A historical interview excerpt shows Senator Cullom defending rapid tariff action while criticizing Democratic obstruction. He notes intense public pressure to pass the bill, argues Republicans seek prompt passage, and accuses Democrats of stalling to aid importers. He expects passage soon after month’s end despite vague promises from Democrats.
A press interview from San Ambrose hospital cites General Rivera’s removal from Cabanas at medical request. Rivera praises medical care and SB attendance, commends nurses and food, noting meals come from a nearby restaurant at a high expense.
Three men named Louis died in a coal chute incident on the Wabash line. As passenger train No. 6 rushed by, Engineer Robinson attempted to stop but could not, and the men were fatally crushed under the wheels. The deaths were attributed to their own actions and the scene showed they had been sober.
Madrid July 5. Senor Canovas del Ll, the Spanish premier, and the administration clashed with reporters over access and publication. The premier warned he would provide future statements only in writing if editors publish articles designed to influence stock markets.
Pittsburg July 7 thermometer hits 99 the hottest July day in ten years. Heat deaths rise to two Michael O Loughlin and Mrs Mary Doyle, with 17 prostrations. A lightning fatality at Homewood race track kills Matthews the well known horseman during a heavy storm.
In Fort Wayne Indiana July 7 a heat wave kept temperatures near 95 degrees all day. Prostrations included Mrs Amelia Miller and Frank Huxley with Mrs W A Miller dying from illness today. Mrs Pollock fell from a cherry tree sustaining leg fractures.
Chicago reports nine deaths and 29 prostrations as temperatures stay high after a cooler day. Heat remains intense with crowded streets and rising distress among residents.
In Detroit on July 7, a severe heat wave waned slightly yet seven deaths were reported as a consequence. Officials urged caution during continued high temperatures.
A Havana dispatch reports Senors Borelles Marandios Nortonee and Diaz, wealthy Guanabacoa residents, were arrested and jailed. Soldiers then seized their families including two girls aged 16 and 18 in nightwear. The women vanish and complaints go unanswered as 14 children are jailed as alleged revolution supporters. The American colony faces daily mockery in local papers amid tensions over Spain.
The Journal and Advertiser reports seven hundred island wounded troops embark for home at General Weyler s request to free hospital space for fever and smallpox victims. Misa Wilberforce urges Weyler to allow impartial treatment of Cuban prisoners of war. A Jacaro Moron dispatch says Amazons defeat near central trocha and captures their captain Senorita Fiorentina. Weyler orders her release on learning the news from Manzanillo.
Great Britain's second oldest ship in commission, the Grampus, has been sold for breaking up after years serving as a powder hulk at Portsmouth. Only Nelsons Victory remains older among service ships.
Senator Lodge prepared a draft amendment to the tariff to impose a stamp tax on stocks and bonds. The plan provides 5 cents per share or fraction for issuance and 9 cents per 100 for transfers, with exemptions for United States and state bonds and certain mortgage and mutual benefit stock or bonds. The amendment was submitted to the Republican judiciary and finance committees and approved as to form.
A weather report exchange agreement has been set up between the United States and Mexico similar to the Canada U S arrangement. Professor Moore under Secretary Wilson discussed with Senor Chavez to establish a daily telegraph weather service for observations and hurricane warnings.
Secretary Gage appoints a commission to examine the books of treasurer D L Morgan and to count the money in the vanita. The effort will employ about 100 counters and assistants for three months, largely spent counting vast stores of silver. Morgan’s bondsmen stay until the count finishes and all funds are fully accounted for. Morgan began with about 6.7 billion and will deliver around 60 million more than that to Mr Roberts.
A suburban Chicago train on the Chicago and Northern Pacific line exploded between Morgan Park and One Hundred Thirteenth Street, injuring five men including engineer John Fugg and fireman John Latshaw. Three passengers from Blas Island were bruised and will recover, while Fugg and Latshaw are severely harmed and may die. The blast hurled the engineer and fireman about 50 feet. cause is unknown.
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