Happenings of the Week from Baker City and Abroad
The first mining and irrigation congress met in Baker City Oregon with strong turnout. Across the globe gunboats and Anglo Egyptian troops attacked Shendy destroying forts and freeing over 600 slaves. Russia claims Port Arthur and Talien Wan will be occupied after cession by China. Governor John G Brady aims to extend U.S. laws to Alaska and supports high license. Cuba war moves prompt U S intervention debates as flood damage expands in Indiana and Havana reports warn against war rhetoric. Senate panel moves to rescind forestry orders affecting 17 million acres and Spokane port and Baker City funds receive approval.
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Flood Devastates Shawneetown After Levee Breaks
A Shawneetown levee failed a mile above the town sending a 20 to 30 foot wall of water through. Town residents sought refuge on rooftops as boats carried aid to Evansville. Early tallies claim more than 200 dead with fears numbers could reach 500 or more.
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Flood disaster at Shawneetown claims hundreds of lives
Reports from Mount Vernon and Evansville Indicate the Shawneetown flood has caused a rising death toll, with estimates from 200 to 500. A relief flotilla carries food blankets and surgeons toward Shawneetown as residents await news. Witnesses describe streets flooded with drowning cries and rescues in progress.
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Fire destroys Rock Hill structures in large loss
Fire at Rock Hill South Carolina destroyed 12 buildings with a total loss of 260000 dollars. Insurance coverage stood at 150000 dollars across 16 companies. Origin under speculation as fire crews from Charlotte arrived after the blaze was brought under control. Arbitration urged between Spain and United States following Paris notices from the International Arbitration Society.
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German Demand for Redress Over Cannamba Affair
Berlin reports place the Spano American crisis leaning toward the United States as German authorities press for full redress after the Cannamba refinery attack and four deaths in Cuba. A German warship may sail to Havana if demands are not met, while Spain offers to consider greater autonomy.
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Chicago carpenters strike to halt outside work demand
Chicago on April 5 reports a planned strike by three thousand carpenters starting tomorrow. About twenty thousand workers across buildings and repairs may be laid off as jobs hinge on the carpenters. The dispute centers on a demand that no work be done for businesses outside the Builders' Association.
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Fortifications Rise On Condemned Staten Island Property
On Staten Island near Fort Wadsworth the government advances fortification work after acquiring residence property. Tenants have been ordered to vacate within four days. Work crews cut trenches and move earth as a new battery site grows to command South Beach. Private houses remain, but will be relinquished to the government.
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Spain Rejects U S Concessions in Alarm on Peace
Madrid reports Spain will not concede further to the United States and views peace as secured. An official note cites insurgents must seek armistice, to be handled by the Cuba autonomist cabinet without U S intervention, while Woodford's inquiries show caution.
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Vanderbilts Patriotism Reported Warship Gift
New York April 4 W K Vanderbilt reportedly will donate to the government a warship valued at five million dollars if war with Spain occurs. The source notes he follows his grandfather Commodore Vanderbilt who during the Civil War presented the steamship Vanderbilt valued at one million to the federal government.
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Duel Among Waco Officials Ends In Brann's Death
In the midst of city election preparations a revolver duel on South Fourth Street in front of the Cotton Belt ticket office left W. Brann editor of the Iconoclast dead and Captain M. T. Davis wounded. Brann sustained injuries to the left lung, left leg, and right foot while Davis was shot through the right lung and both arms. The feud stems from last year's Brann-Baylor dispute.
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Colville Mining Boom Reaches Eureka District Camp
From Spokane April 4 mining men report a rush to the Repub lic mine camp in Eureka district with four daily stages and hundreds arriving by wagon horse and foot. Capitalists arrive in large numbers as transfers occur. Experts say over 2,000,000 worth of gold ore is blocked out and the townsite was sold out two days ago. Projections place the population at 10,000 before next winter.
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Cabinet Meets Over Cuba Crisis and Spain Reply
Washington April 4. President and cabinet view conflict with Spain as likely and prepare to present Congress with the record. McKinley’s message to Congress will outline options from recognizing Cuban independence to war, while awaiting executive guidance on policy. Spain’s reply to the ultimatum questions reconcentrados release and mediation, with arbitration suggested in some quarters.
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Stock exchange tale on Kroger assassination report
A London April 1 report claimed President Kroger of the South African republic was shot and killed. The Transvaal representative dismissed the report as a likely stock exchange canard.
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Fleet Ready For Action In Key West Harbor
Warships stripped woodwork and removed pilot houses to prevent flying splinters. Castine and two torpedo boats patrolled southward at night to guard the harbor entrance and aid Iowa Indiana and New York. Marines stored valuables ashore as fleet stands by for 16 minutes notice. Five Maine casualties buried with simple ceremony.
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Asked Blanco's Opinion How Cuba Pacification Is Aimed
A Madrid dispatch says Spain has wired Captain-General Blanco in Havana to seek his view on the future of the insular government autonomist parties and the role of the army and volunteers. It notes possible concessions to America and Cuba to secure peace, though full independence may be unlikely.
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A German Bluff: Liberia Indemnity Demand Standoff
Salt Ba Reber recounts a German gunboat demand for 11 500 indemnity in Liberia. Damages claimed 3500 for property and 4500 for gunboat costs. Liberia resisted, Germany sought protectorate. President Coleman refused, Bishop Hartzell to rally Britain and the United States to defend Liberia’s independence.
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Beach's Advice to the Cubans
Representative B. Beach of Ohio telegrams President Palma urging Cubans to continue fighting rather than compromise. He notes three years of war, questions if compromise would return sons or restore families, and ends with Uncle Sam dusting off his uniform.
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Wheeler bill seeks half million for Cuban relief provisions
Wheeler introduced a bill appropriating 500000 to purchase provisions for Cuban non combatants. It directs the president to convey them immediately to the starving people and to use military and naval forces as needed. The president should notify Spain that the action is humanitarian, not war.
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Wheeler
Trains Collide Near Adairsville Killing One Injuring Several
Two heavy Western and Atlantic freight trains collided near Adairsville Georgia. Engineer Elliot was killed instantly and Engineer McArdee fatally injured. The wreck demolished both trains and many cars were smashed. Several brakemen were badly injured.
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