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Newspaper
Defiance Weekly Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1899
Page
1
A dramatic report describes a town nearly erased by a windstorm with only two structures left standing. The piece notes widespread destruction across streets and neighborhoods and mentions emergency response efforts under early evening skies.
A tornado struck Herman in Washington county wiping out the town of about 300 people. A relief train with 90 inj ured arrived at Blair for treatment as Herman was destroyed. Widespread damage spread toward New Richmond with up to hundreds feared dead and many missing. Relief from St Paul and Minneapolis arrived to aid victims as fires smoldered and streets flooded.
One hundred dead feared as tornado tears through New Richmond Wisconsin wrecking 800 buildings of 500 structures. Families search piles for loved ones amid debris as authorities confirm ninety bodies recovered and expect totals to rise with over 200 injured. Victims are taken to the schoolhouse and local churches.
A severe tornado swept Barron and surrounding country on June 14 after a cloudburst. Churches business blocks schoolhouses theaters and many residences were wrecked. One woman Mrs Howard was probably fatally injured.
Chicago news reports the gum trust is now an actual company. The firm is organized with all stock underwritten and details finalized, having a capital stock of 9 million dollars.
Sioux City Iowa June 13 Another name was added to the victims list from Sunday's Salix tornado Bessie Marley age 19 died in hospital here It is believed all remaining injured will recover.
Washington observers weigh whether Filipino resistance is stronger than believed or nearing collapse as Dewey’s fleet nears Manila and Cavite. Adjutant General Corbin stays confident in Lu zon operations while Otis reports heavy enemy losses and possible reinforcement debates rise about volunteers and future troop policy.
Manilla reports the first major artillery clash since the Philippine war began. General Lawton's force, aided by gunboat Helena and monitor Monadnock, engages Filipino artillery and incurs heavy casualties on the American side estimated at about 60 with fierce fighting along the beach and inland positions.
Oxford Ohio June 14 alumni former students and friends gather for Miami university diamond anniversary. Hon Whitelaw Reid and Mrs Reid are entertained by President Thompson. Governor James A Mount of Indiana Governor Bushnell of Ohio and Congressman Albert S Berry of Newport Kentucky attend. Berry chairs alumni day.
General Leonard Wood, governor of Santiago province, left for Boston and New York with his family. The city council held a special meeting and renamed the principal residential street to Wood in honor of the general.
Cleveland June 14 Officials of the Big Consolidated Railroad report success in moving cars amid police vigilance and lack of unions aimed at inducing nonunion men to quit. State board of arbitration believes settlement possible despite directors' refusal to arbitrate the main issue. Some Little Consolidated employees seek a meeting with strikers, signaling readiness for a sympathetic strike if asked.
Lieutenant Colonel Bisbee began paying Cuban troops in Guanajay on June 14. A large number waited as they collected shares of the American gratuity with enthusiasm and gratitude for funds to return home. He enforces a rule requiring applicants to show arms or certificates proving arms were delivered to local authorities.
A Cuban delegation from prominent cities urged modifications to Cuban debt payment decrees. The president expressed a wish to keep island business from being complicated by administration machinery. The committee, pleased with results, left for New York to await authorities’ decision.
Reliable reports state General Luna and his aide Lieutenant Pasco Ramon were assassinated at Aguinaldo's headquarters on June 8 after a confrontation with the guard. The guard killed both with bayonets following a pistol shot.
Mr. Frederick Holls of the American legation to the peace conference rebuts a Washington claim that Germany opposes arbitration in principle. He says Germans are cautious and loyal in drafting the arbitration schedule and that the American plan for a permanent tribunal remains. The Red Cross sub-committee approved extending the Geneva convention to naval warfare.
Mt Vernon molders return to work under pressure as labor action ends. Chama fire cleans a business district. Saratoga steamer wrecks on South American coast. Cleveland fitters strike over pay involving about 200 workers. Toledo murder: Herman Sheffield shot by escaped maniac at home. Christiana sentenced for conspiring against President Loubet. Picquart exonerated in Dreyfus forgery case. Indianapolis freight collision injures five near Indy.
Lebanon Mo June 14 Mr Bland shows continued improvement inspiring doctors and friends to expect recovery. Announcement of Colonel W J Bryan planned to visit Sunday acts as a tonic to his spirits.
Paris dispatch reports M Poincare declined the premiership but may join a cabinet headed by M Deschanet as deputies press for a radical ministry after Monday's vote. Loubet seeks a new balance, while Piletta’s arrest adds tensions at Nice. Speakable factions favor a Poincare Deschanet alliance.
In the Western League report, games at New York Baltimore Washington Cleveland show line scores with hits errors and batters listed. Umpires and battery pairs appear for each matchup including McGinnity Kitson Mercer Weyhing and Knepper among others with games resembling a torn ledger of results.
In Wheeling six goals defeated Grand Rapids four. at Fort Wayne five to six. at Toledo seven to three. at Youngstown three.
Listed are race cards at Gravesend Central Trust Maribert The Rose Greyfield Premier Chicago Clara Wooley Senator Bland Monongah Abe Fast Murat Chisel Latonia Aureole Ida Ledford Featherland Jolly Roger John Yerkes Isabey. The notes place horses with owners and venues across several tracks.
In New York a dense fog off Long Branch saw the Old Dominion steamship Hamilton collide with the German steamer Macedonia near 6 pm. The Hamilton carried many railroad convention delegates. Macedonia had 25 crew and six passengers. Both ships reached port after the crash.
The bulletin notes southerly winds across Kentucky and West Virginia. It also cites rain and brisk southwesterly winds for Ohio and Indiana.
Four Christensen children from North Platte Nebraska drowned in the Platte River when a boy fell in and the others perished in attempted rescue. The bodies were recovered from the water.
Wooster Ohio June 14 Councilman Lewis A Coulter fell under train wheels while alighting a freight train returning to the city He was a leading clothier of Creston and was highly esteemed locally The accident occurred as the councilman attempted to alight from the moving freight car
In Buffalo on June 14 a group of 30 to 40 stevedores boarded the whale back Samuel Mather at the Minnesota iron ore docks and opened fire on about 50 iron ore handlers in the hold. Some 150 to 200 shots were fired. John Malick was wounded in the shoulder and Mike Smith in the right shoulder. Sixteen attackers were arrested after the confrontation sparked by scab remarks.
Charles H. Mc Connell of Economical Drug company filed for bankruptcy in Chicago on June 14. Liabilities are listed at 266000 dollars with assets of 497000 dollars.
The industrial commission extends its sub commission duties to study agricultural conditions in the northwest. Senator Kyle and Commissioners A. L. Harris of Ohio and Eugene D. Conger of Michigan will take testimony on price controls by railroad and elevator combinations affecting farmers.
Major General Ludlow the military governor of Havana orders three secretaries and two attorneys to investigate gambling in Havana and report the best method to enforce existing laws. Local residents say gambling is more prevalent now than at any time in years.
Washington June 14 an order issued by direction of Acting Secretary Meiklejohn directs the movement of the Twentyfourth and Twentyfifth regiments of infantry to Manila.
It was clarified that opinions were exchanged between the United States and Germany regarding Germany's securing of the Caroline, Ladrones and Pelew islands. No indication U S or the foreign office doubted or disapproved of Germany's course in acquiring the islands.
At Shakespeare's Birthplace London on June 14 Sarah Bernhardt arranges to perform Hamlet on June 29 in the famous theater at Stratford on Avon the town where Shakespeare was born.
Treasury notes available cash balance of 271,147,388 dollars and gold reserve of 284,147,198 dollars as of June 14.
MAKK&E reports grain and stock prices for June 13 in Chicago. Cattle figures show fancy steers at 5 50 to 5 60, beef steers around 4 30, and cows and heifers near 3 60 to 4 45. Hogs range from 3 60 to 3 87, lambs from 4 50 to 5 25, and grains No 2 Wheat 7 64 to 7 77, Corn 3 44 to 4 06, Oats 2 5 25 to 2 5 42.
Market data from New York shows cattle ranges for common to choice steers at 4.50 to 5.50, bulls 2.75 to 3.30, heavy stock 4.35, inferior cows 1.80. Calves 4.00 to 6.25, tops 6.50, buttermilks 3.12 to 3.37 percent. Sheep and lambs 3.25 to 4.50 for common to good, yearlings 5.00 to 5.75, lambs 6.25 to 8.00, hogs 4.10 to 4.15. Wheat 2 red 3 9% corn 2 41% oats 3 white 3 1c rye 2 western 5c.
Cattle prices show heifers at 3.25 to 4.80 with fat cows around 2.40 to 4.30 and calves at 6 to 7. hogs range 3.85 to 3.90. sheep and lambs list choice sheep 4.75 to 5.05, good 4.60 to 4.70, spring lambs 5.00 to 7.00. Prices are given in dollars per hundredweight with varied values for different grades and ages.
Prices listed for hogs and cattle with various grades and weights. Includes steers and heifers with rough and dry feed values, cows and bulls, plus options for good, fair, and best quality lots. Numbers reflect per hundredweight figures and total values in the Cleveland market.
The market lists cattle and hog prices with various categories. Cows and heifers around 4 to 5 dollars per unit, stockers and feeders near 4.25 to 4.50, calves about 6.25 to 6.76, hogs all grades near 3.90, and sheep and lambs ranging from 4 to 7 dollars for different quality tiers.
Prices listed include Wheat No. 2 red 27 cents, Corn No. 2 mixed, Rye No. 2 34 cents, Oats No. 2 mixed, Lard 75 cents, Bacon 57 cents, Hogs 83 and 253, Cattle 30065, Sheep 2 dollars 25, Lambs 5 dollars 50, Wool varying by grade with combing lines and fleece values.
Toledo prices show Wheat No 2 at T7%4c Corn No 2 mixed 34c Oats No 2 mixed 26c Rye No 2 S8e Cloverseed 4 dollars S85.
A seasoned Atlantic gambler, known for many aliases and prison terms, covertly marks cards with his nails to cheat passengers. He fleeced three youths for about 25000 dollars on a voyage and once, posing as a British officer, named congressmen of large sums. Rival sharpers and suspicion on board add risk and drama to his schemes.
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