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Newspaper
Middletown Daily Argus
Location
Middletown, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1896
Page
1
Moscow reports the Odynsky plain disaster during a great feast inflicted by a crushing crowd. Officials say 1,139 dead with many injured, mostly Munjiks and poor city residents. Emergency crews transport victims as authorities face blame, funerals funded by the czar.
Saratoga N Y June 1 The second Presbyterian Sunday was marked by heavy rain yet attendance remained strong as commissioners filled the assembly church Five sessions occurred with sermons by Rev David M Breed Rev Dr James A Worden and moderator Withrow The evening service drew crowds under Rev Edward C Ray secretary of the board for colleges The assembly closed 1896 after nine days its shortest yet Though decisive on hard issues action was cautious adjourning without final resolutions on major questions The push for seminary control and donor guidance was urged while disapproved student actions were affirmed Young people's societies and New York Mission House topics will continue next year The temporalization matter began but remains unsettled
The American schooner Varuna went ashore at Atwood cays on May 19 and is a total loss. The derelict vessel hailed from Werth Amboy New Jersey and was owned by Amos Hirdsall.
Newport Kentucky June 1 Scott Jackson under death sentence removed to Covington jail for safekeeping by order of Judge Helm who deems the local jail unsafe.
The death toll rose with dozens buried in St Louis and East St Louis as funeral processions moved along main avenues. Search crews aided by laborers recovered bodies amidst ruined hospitals and depots while relief funds reached over sixty thousand dollars. Authorities disputed claims of extensive hotel damage as drilling and repairs continued and the city prepared to reopen the convention auditorium for use.
Edwin M. Fitler head of Edwin H. Fitler & Co. cordage firm died at his country home near Philadelphia. Born seventy years ago in the city, he opposed the cordage trust and refused to join the cordage manufacturers’ combine. A Republican, he served as Philadelphia mayor from 1887 to 1891 and was reputed a millionaire.
The Johannesburg Standard reports the release of all reform committee members except Rhodes, Hammond, Farrar, and Phillips, the four leaders condemned to death, raising hope the president will spare the four still jailed for fifteen years. Bermuda at Philadelphia reveals the alibustering steamer Bermuda reached the Delaware River with cargo of 3400 banana bunches and 5000 silver dollars from Puerto Cortez.
At the Champs Elyses salon American winners were announced Mrs Mattie Dube earned third prize IT 0 Tenne also received venerable mention.
Washington June 1. Senator Allison says adjournment could occur by Saturday as most appropriation bills near enrollment. The Senate plans early daily sessions and a possible final vote on the anti-bond bill and river and harbor measures after House actions. Debate centers on Indian school provisions, naval armors pricing, and district charity issues as plans for final adjournment advance.
Thirty seven male convicts were confirmed at the state prison yesterday afternoon in a Catholic rite led by Right Reverend Bishop McFaul. Three converts were baptized Saturday, including a life murderer. Two hundred fifty Catholic prisoners attended, all in prison garb with white shirts for those confirmed.
Private advices report a smallpox outbreak at Morro Castle Havant in Key West Florida as of June 1 with illness spreading among residents and concerns rising over containment efforts.
A fiery blaze last night on Fifty third street in New York destroyed Rohlman’s ivory statue and killed fifty people. Fire officials report dozens perished in the fast spreading fire and at least fifty lines perished in the inferno. The disaster sparked a massive rescue and investigation into the cause of the blaze and the safety of the building and exhibit spaces involved.
Washington reports the death of Kate Field on May 16 from pneumonia. Born in St Louis to actor Joseph M Field she pursued writing and lecturing before returning to journalism. She produced Kate Field's Washington in 1889 and influenced theatre, drama, and temperance advocacy.
A Newport storm struck last evening with hail and heavy rain. Lightning struck Police Officer Dewick in his home as he dressed for night duty, killing him instantly while his child beside him was unharmed. the bolt traveled through the floor to the room below without injuring others. Officer Dewick had ten years on the force.
Faston Pa June 1 four students of Lafayette College sophomore class have been suspended for hazing with others on the list. The men suspended were to play prominent parts in the sophomore play at commencement, now abandoned. Authorities strict on hazing. several higher classmen also said involved.
Waterbury Connecticut June 1 tejorza Koamay aged 35 a Russian died after drinking three pints of beer and three glasses of whiskey in five minutes on a wager. He collapsed fifteen minutes later.
The New Hampshire coast life saving crews at Jerry's Point Wallis Sand and Rye Beach went off duty at midnight and stations will reopen August 1. Providence plumbers strike after revival of eight hour day demand. About fifty Providence plumbers left work this morning. ten firms not in the Master Plumbers union granted the concession and forty men started under the new agreement.
Berlin and European powers weigh Crete’s fate as the island’s rebellion tests Turkish rule. A Christian governor proposal surfaces while Greece seeks a truce amid European mediation. Reports tie Crete's fate to the broader breakup of the Turkish Empire, with press commentary from Germany and Austria noting potential concessions and shifts in regional power dynamics.
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