29 Aug 1899
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1899
Page
1
A partially constructed Chicago structure collapsed as twelve steel arches failed, killing nine workers. Two men remain missing and many others were injured in the incident at the construction site.
In 1894 eleven steel arches collapsed during a lunch break while workers were away. The accident caused $30,000 in property damage amid rapid construction. The site later hosted the last National Democratic Convention, and the second Coliseum burned in 1897, never to be rebuilt.
Kilbourne men vow to resist and may revolt amid rising tensions as threats escalate. Local leaders urge calm while authorities monitor potential clashes and plan security measures. Citizens brace for possible confrontation and seek information from officials.
McLean's forces report holding a majority in Cuyahoga voting bloc while seeking additional support. Officials recount preliminary returns and urge continued campaigning ahead of final counts.
Mrs. Mary Harriett Robinson eight years old, a direct Columbus descendant, died in Sandusky. Her Toledo connections include granddaughter Mrs. O R Schimansky and daughter Mrs. Ella McBath, with a New York based son Henry Robinson, an author and lawyer.
A Chicago collapse of twelve steel arches weighing thirty three tons each during construction on Wabash avenue left nine dead and fourteen hospitalized. The Pittsburgh Bridge Company faced a 25000 dollar loss while the Coliseum Company anticipated delays. rescue and rebuilding began immediately with narrow escapes noted among survivors.
A cablegram from Santo Domingo revolutionists says Santiago de Cuba surrendered the government. Grullon in New York notes the report with La Marche acting for Jiminez revolutionists in Santiago. No further details available.
From Cape Haytien Haiti on Aug 28 the Santo Domingo revolt gains ground with General Peppin defeated and retreating toward Monte Christi. Mao and a Guyacanes faction back the revolution while Patino abandons his govern ment mission to join Jiminez’s rebels, signaling broad support and severed links to Monte Christi.
General Juan Isidro Jiminez, rival to the Santo Domingo presidency, arrived with his two sons but was not allowed to land. He refused an interview, claiming press misrepresentation. A crowd of Dominican sympathizers and refugees tried to board the steamer to greet him but were barred, fueling indignation.
In Barracksville West Virginia two heavy B and O freight trains collided on a bridge. Fireman M A Poe and Brakeman C M Hall were buried in wreckage for hours. Engineers James Croghan James Hilke and Brakeman William Carder were severely injured with little hope of recovery. Passenger trains delayed and company loss running into thousands.
Special Dispatch to Commercial Tribune from Maysville Kentucky August 28 reports W P Kimball a Goebel speaker at Lexington offering ten dollars for each German who will not vote for Goebel. George Schatzmann of Maysville will supply photographs of 100 or more Germans not voting for Goebel if Kimball deposits the money in a bank as evidence of good faith.
In Frankfort on the Main the 150th birthday of Goethe was celebrated with flags and decorations. Ex Empress Frederick attended the ceremonies under the Free German Academy and the Goethe Society with speeches by Prof. Erich Schmidt and Prof. Valentine of London.
Sherwood refuses to accept second place and Curtis V. Harris may be the nominee. He remains firm on the top spot as the political contest continues with no concession from the main candidate.
Zanesville Ohio Aug 28 McLean mounting effort faces Kilbourne driven opposition from delegates. McLean’s backers plan to use withdrawals and staged showings to secure control of the convention while labor leaders mobilize for Kilbourne. Threats from Cleveland to seat or lose votes loom over the battle for Ohio’s Democratic delegation.
The dialogue shows King Lewie addressing an inquisitive correspondent about Mr. McLean's status. He asserts Noble Boss has influenced a majority of delegates and hints at a large margin, possibly 16 to 1 or similar, though the exact tally remains unspecified.
Special Dispatch from Zanesville Ohio reports John R. McLean may have bought the copyright to Allen O. Myers book Bosses and Boodle. The work ridicules McLean and claims to expose Ohio politics, potentially derailing campaign distribution of the book.
General Sherwood, in Toledo, says he is a candidate for Governor and nothing else. He rejects any offer of second place on the Democratic ticket and vows to clarify his stance at Zanesville, stating he will not be moved from his declared position.
Colonel J. B. Kilbourne, sole active McLean opponent, arrived at the Clarendon Hotel in Zanesville at 9:45 p.m. assisted by Billy Williams Lee Thurman and his son Russell A. Kilbourne. The train was late and the party rode from the depot in an open barouche amid a warm reception.
Cape Town reports that the Transvaal government refuses further concessions to British demands. Johannesburg men reportedly trade Martinis for Mausers as a heavy load of ammunition, including 300 Mausers, arrives from Utrecht. The Cape Assembly debates transit of arms to the Orange Free State and Transvaal amid high tension. Premier Schreiner urges calm. Sir John Gordon Sprigg leads opposition for adjournment. Schreiner defends customs rules allowing import through Cape Colony. awaits future consignments with Governor Milner's input. President Steyn of the Orange Free State says the state will arm only if attacked or to fulfill treaty obligations.
The Uitlander Council in Johannesburg met to address acute business distress after a lengthy political crisis. They decided to inform the Imperial Government about the situation and the colony would remain neutral in case of war.
London August 28 St James Gazette reports General Joubert, commander in chief of the Transvaal forces, found nine tenths of reserve shells and cartridges in the Pretoria forts ineffective. An order to renew the supply was sent to Europe.
In McKee Jackson County, a long running feud erupted into a street battle between James Hayes and his three sons and State Senator William Clark and Sherman Radford. Clark survived four gunshot wounds including to the breast, neck, leg, and foot. one Hayes son was fatally wounded by a shotgun blast.
Morgan Savage, a Delaware, Ohio carpenter who lived in the city since 1832, died August 28. He helped donate to the First Baptist Church and woodworked on Sacramento's first building. He witnessed the dirt first shovel for the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad and claimed acquaintance with Charles Carroll.
In Rennes on August 23 observers noted a shift in judges and a possible new military scheme linked to Major Du Paty de Clam. Roget and Mercier face cross examination as Labori awaits deposition outcomes and a potential decision within days.
Rennes Aug 28 The fourth week of Captain Alfred Dreyfus artilery court martial opened with General Mercier present. Paray Javal refuted Bertillon tests on Esterhazy handwriting and the bordereau, claiming Bertillon's methods are flawed and the key word mismeasured. The court denied Bertillon further reply except personal explanations.
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