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Newspaper
Chehalis Bee
Location
Chehalis, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1897
Page
3
An eclectic sheet reports a cholera outbreak in Bangkok, a presumed murder in a Cuban prison, a fatal boiler explosion in Puebla, extensive fire loss in Cairo, and a cloudburst that crippled factories in France. Earthquakes hit Oaxaca and Tehuantepec, a poisoning incident in Kentucky leaves several dying, and a fatal accident near Hudson Wisconsin follows a train conflagration.
A June 10 blast at a West Van Buren and Haberen streets fireworks factory destroyed the Shure building and damaged nearby shops. Fourteen severely injured and one dead Maggie Kenny, struck by a horse, died in hospital. Loss to building and stock estimated at 60 000 with many windows shattered and crowds panicked as rockets and candles struck bystanders.
Washington June 10 Assistant Secretary Day noted that the Ruiz case report from Havana not yet received. The widow claims 150000 for his death in jail arguing treaty rights violation. If the consul-general’s conclusions hold, Spain may face a further claim against its government for the family of Dr Ruiz.
A deadly crash on the Omaha line near Hudson junction left Fifteen dead or missing and four injured as a west bound freight hit a work train on a sharp down grade. The boarding car caught fire killing four aboard and three more burned. Engineer James Owens and the conductor were blamed for disobeying orders and the wreck caused about 60000 dollars in damage.
County Attorney T J Porter accuses Agent Stouch of obstructing law enforcement at the reservation. Sheriff Gibb heads to the scene with warrants for White Bail Yellow Hair and Sam Crow while Captain Stouch allegedly withholds evidence and refuses cooperation. Porter urges replacement by a competent agent and immediate cooperation with the sheriff.
Washington June 10 the senate with 48 to 17 votes adopts an amendment placing cotton on the tariff list at 20 percent ad valorem. The Bacon amendment sparks a lengthy debate with a broad clash of views among senators including McEnery Tillman and Rawlins. The sugar schedule is bypassed and agricultural items proceed with limited changes.
London dispatch describes details of the Raskolniki self immolations at Tiraspol. Victims crowded tightly inside a cramped space, donned their best clothes and funeral shrouds, prostrated in silence as Kovaloff and colleagues covered them. Police ordered to investigate reports of similar practices at Plotskoe village.
Washington dispatch reports that Nicaragua’s government issued a decree granting free admission to all materials necessary for mining. The measure aims to boost mining activity and reduce import costs for mineral extraction projects in the country.
Chicago June 10 The Chicago Tribune correspondent reports from New York Special Commissioner W J Calhoun who returned from Cuba says the insurgent cause has broad support and that war will continue He observed Spanish occupation and insurgent raids and described Weyler’s atrocities including reconcentration misery and restricted Red Cross access He notes Cuba aims for independence through weakened Spanish credit and anticipates no end to fighting.
A mass wreck of 20 riders at a sharp corner near a stone quarry in Passaic N J ends with many injured and one seriously hurt George Peddy of Lindhurst suffers a broken leg after being thrown 20 feet onto piles of stone. others escape with minor injuries as spectators rush to aid them.
A boiler explosion in Norcega Bros. print works in Puebla, Mexico City area, killed 60 or more people with the number uncertain. Debris blocked removal as parts of the boiler flew onto nearby houses and a fireman lost his head. Troops are at the scene as laborers search for remains.
Arthur Lahiff, a cyclist, died while racing an electric car near Rogers Williams Park in Providence. He toppled on the incline as trolley cars sped downhill and suffered a broken neck after a somersault from his handlebars.
Gas explosion at 7 o clock in the Black Diamond mines of the Brown Coal Company injures several men but not fatally. A rescuing party enters the mine and all workers are brought out before the after-damp overcomes them. The ignition is believed to have been caused by an open lamp.
In Chicago on June 9 a rail lowered on a flat car was hit by an express train on the Illinois Central. Three men and one woman were seriously injured in the incident this morning.
A 19 month old boy, Charles Wincklemann, was abducted from Mrs. Becklow at 807 4th Street while visiting. A man snatched the child, placed him in a nearby buggy with an accomplice, and drove off. Authorities report no legal custody decree and no trace of the boy or abductors.
New York June 8 The torpedo boat Porter completed a final trial after drydock repairs. Under Lt Freme the vessel sailed from the Battery to the lightship and back covering 42 miles in 1 hour 50 minutes. Steam pressure remained under 200 pounds for the run.
In Pittsburg on June 8, a miner convention announced a 23 000 member strike in the tract as the national executive board reviews the issue. The Jones and lin plant closed today in response to the action leaving 35 00 workers idle.
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