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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1900
Page
1
A condensed roundup notes McKinley ratifying Hague treaties, Mayo’s death in Washington, Lee’s new Havana command, Nicaragua’s troop movements, and a host of other items. Reports cover a swing of events from Texas strikes to Cuban confidence in Gomez, naval budgets, fires, executions, elections, and imperial plans with many named places and people.
The Paris exposition is formally opened. Reports from Manila show renewed Filipino activity and Boer bombardments near Warrenton. Fires in Brooklyn and a Pittsburg coal mine disaster claim lives. White’s army losses at Ladysmith total 3,332.
Atlanta April 14 Telegraphers of the Southern railway and Alabama Great Southern railway faced mass dismissals after grievances were rejected by division superintendents and executives. President Powell of the Order of Railway Telegraphers urged a walkout while officials claim no traffic disruption and note attempts at arbitration.
A dispatch from Eland's Laagte reports renewed fighting beyond the laagte with Boer forces advancing on British positions. Two hours of rifle and gunfire left both sides engaged as the Boers were checked. Reports also note indecisive actions at Eland's Laagte and Wepener, plus uncertainty over Baden-Powell's status and Pretoria aid timing.
Thirty three of 219 Japanese steerage passengers aboard the Belgian King were refused landing by immigration officials in San Francisco. They appealed to the secretary of the treasury and await Washington’s decision. The rejection cites evidence they came as contract laborers.
Ponce reports describe a devastated peon class forming 95 percent of the island population. Prices rise for rice beans salt fish and fruit while free trade fears curb imports. Americans leave in large numbers and many Puerto Ricans seek work in Cuba Venezuela and the Dominican Republic.
In Washington on April 14 the Senate failed to displace unfinished Spooner Philippine bill with Nicaragua canal legislation. House meanwhile passed a treasury designation of depositories for government funds in Puerto Rico Cuba and the Philippines under occupancy. A pension relief for mothers of Spanish American War soldiers was discussed and a constitutional amendment on direct senatorial elections was debated with a direct vote plan proposed.
In the Cottonwood area near Redding California a Southern Pacific work train wreck killed three workers and injured three others. The caboose was derailed when the five flat cars left the track and toppled the caboose, crushing two occupants likely fatally.
Uncorroborated reports state the governor of Kumassie may be in enemy hands. Fears rise for Cape Coast Castle if rebellion grows and a possible reverse occurs. Sierra Leone asks for a gunboat, but troops in the colony appear insufficient to send help.
Washington reports the house approved a resolution by 240 to 15 to submit a constitutional amendment for direct election of U S senators by the people. Fourteen Republicans and one Democrat voted no. The measure details six year terms, direct popular ballots, and temporary executive appointments for vacancies. The day also included private pension bill consideration and sharp attacks on Talbert of South Carolina for delaying action.
London reports Lord Roberts says Boer advance is checked not by fighting but by British lines blocking routes. Pretoria notes Captain Reichmann not present at Sanna fight. Hay calls reports false. Porter resigns. Cortelyou named successor. Shanghai cites nine provinces protesting Dowager Empress terror with reformers, Kin Lien-Shan captured in Macao. reformers hunted across China.
A four story brick building at Second avenue and Wood street collapsed in Pittsburg during remodeling by McGovern and Lyte. Three people were killed, five badly hurt, and several others slightly injured as the middle of the structure gave way. The rear portion, housing offices, escaped collapse. The loss to the firm is estimated at about 40000 dollars.
Paris April 17 opening ceremonies mark the 1900 exposition with grand splendor in the Salle des Fetes and a chaotic procession. President Loubet entered a Louvre-gaveled salon, while thousands crowd the routes. weather favors the day but inadequate traffic plans leave many guests stranded or walking to the grounds.
Near Croton Landing New York Italian strikers guard the Cornel dam area as about 900 deputies monitor the site. Leader Angelo Rotella vows a fight to a finish until wage demands are met and outside labor is refused. Consel Bianchi seeks settlement amid tense standstill.
In Carbondale Illinois on April 16 Gus Young a real estate man from Murphysboro shot Miss Kate Van Clooster a member of a Southern Illinois family and then killed himself in a jealous impulse. The woman is reported to recover.
A tornado hit Rouse Texas at midnight per a Dallas News special dated April 16. Several lives are feared lost and eight houses were wrecked as the town endures the greatest excitement of the disaster.
Manager Manning of the Blues completed a deal with Pittsburg to purchase pitcher Chummy Gray, formerly of Buffalo, for 750 dollars.
Santiago de Chile via Galveston Texas reports higher wheat prices due to crop failures. The surge may enable large imports from California, reflecting broader supply concerns.
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