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Newspaper
Chehalis Bee
Location
Chehalis, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1897
Page
1
A San Francisco report states four men drowned at the Gur house. Other items note Honduras revolution ending, a Chinese labor cap at Tacoma, and various international and domestic incidents across the world.
In Washington on May 13 the House refused to concur with Senate amendments to the sundry civil appropriation bill noting that conferees should draft an amendment with the same effect. Debates centered on President Cleveland’s forest-reservation order with Western members arguing harm to settlers. The chamber approved 100 to 39 to nonconcur, with instructions to conferees to follow up.
A collective note signals the end of hostilities with relief felt in Athens as plans outline troop recall from Crete and the joining of German and Allied powers in postwar talks. The report notes a seven sense of relief, with plans for demobilization and reconstruction discussions underway.
Tea importers push all grades up by five to ten cents a pound as market activity surges. Speculators capitalize on rising prices while Yokohama orders spark immediate gains, threatening to meet the tariff target before law passage. In Europe, mediation talks between Greece and Turkey unfold with Crete autonomy and troop recall. Greek officials close to the news report recall of royal troops and acceptance of power mediators, bringing cautious relief in Athens.
The senate discussed the Morgan Cuban resolutions with calm, dispassionate reviews. Hale cautioned against embracing the measure during the Spanish inquiry and warned it could shift Spanish relations and finance. Other senators argued the grounds for Cuban belligerency and loan concerns.
The Maller line steamer Leona bound from New Galveston to Galveston failed near Delaware Cap when a fire swept the vessel. Sixteen people died including thirteen steerage and three crew members. Captain Wilder and crew struggled to contain flames as many below decks perished before escape was possible. The ship returned to port with sixteen corpses and a crew of seventy five aboard.
London reports there is no sign of a revolution in Athens and the populace favors peace mediation. Powers press Turkey to halt hostilities with doubts about success. No confirmable fighting at Domokos or Almyros. M Ralli says Greece accepts terms hoping Turkey loses no Greek territory and a moderate indemnity may suffice.
New Haven May 13. An official test on the Hartford to New Britain line demonstrates the third rail electric system for long hauls. The ten mile run in 1814 minutes shows speeds of sixty to seventy five miles per hour with far less fuel, signaling a shift from steam to electric motive power and improved coal efficiency.
May 18 report states 272 Chinese men reached San Francisco and travel to Nashville for the exposition. Only twenty are needed to meet contracts. the rest will be sent back to China. The secretary of the treasury is informed of the arrivals and the disposition of the workers.
In Washington on May 13 Senator Mantle of Montana introduced two amendments to the wool schedule of the tariff bill. One aligns with the National Woolgrowers Association and the other with Republican colleagues. The amendments were sent to the finance committee. Gear of Iowa indicated he would skip advancing the Pacific railroad bill today but plans to push it Thursday. The Morgan Cuban resolution was taken up amid routine business with opposition from Morrill of Vermont. Foraker urged committee reference to foreign relations to reveal the administration policy on Cuba.
Washington May 12. The house resumed public business after the Indian appropriation bill went to conference. Senate amendments to the sundry civil appropriation bill were taken up under a special order for daily recess until disposed of. Simpson tried to create quorum questions but failed. the day produced only discussion of amendments.
The Athena correspondent cites a Greek retreat near Pharsala caused by a misread enemy movement. Crown Prince Constantine fled Larissa after reports of danger proved exaggerated. Edem Pasha ordered a retreat to Elassona while the sultan sent a special commissioner, and Turkish forces were described as pitiful with terror at Yildiz.
The Archbishop at San Quentin San Francisco May 12 administered communion and confirmation to sixty two prisoners forming the triennial class in the presence of 1000 convicts. The ceremony drew strong interest as inmates followed the service devoutly from start to finish.
The full rigged ship Francis of New Bedford, bound from San Francisco to New York with a general cargo, caught fire in her hold off Beach Haven New Jersey. The ship beached herself after burning to the water’s edge. all hands were rescued, cargo a total loss, and efforts by tugs Merritt and America failed to save the vessel.
In Portland on May 11 a large crowd witnessed the successful launching of the Umatilla Reef lightship No. 67 from Steffens' yard at 2:50 PM. Wolff & Zwicker built the vessel and spectators cheered as the ship slid into the river without a hitch. About 5,000 people saw the event with ample celebration and waving handkerchiefs.
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