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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1900
Page
1
A wide collection of world and domestic items reports sieges in Pekin and China policy notes, fires in Pittsburg and Buffalo, maritime rescues near Nome and Manila, a Boxer War flare in Texas, and various local crimes. Notable items include American and foreign troop counts in China, a grand fire loss, a suicide in Oregon, and a significant bank count rise to 3,754 national banks.
Wide heat wave reports across major cities include New York and Chicago with numerous prostrations and deaths. Fire disasters in Pittsburg and Philadelphia cause multiple fatalities and property loss. Additional items cover naval moves, strikes in Rotterdam, Cuban troop withdrawals, and a Russian army estimate amid the Sino British events.
William J. Bryan of Nebraska won a unanimous nomination for president on a free coinage platform opposing imperialism militarism and trusts. The Kansas City gathering included a 27 minute demonstra tion and a tense platform fight before the final roll call. Webster Davis then denounced the Republicans for lacking sympathy toward the Boers and pledged Democratic allegiance.
Kansas City July 6 the Democratic platform reaffirms belief in the Declaration of Independence and warns against imperialism while denouncing Puerto Rican law and the Philippine policy. It calls for strict anti monopoly laws, bi metal coinage, direct election of senators, arbitration, and immediate construction of the Nicaragua canal. The party pledges vigorous opposition to trusts and militarism and appeals for united support from liberty loving Americans.
By July 5 up to 11 pm 126 bodies had been recovered from the North River with more than 126 missing. A large electric light plant will be built at the Cornucopia mines in Union County Oregon to power machinery using Pine Creek waters. work starts immediately.
The Democratic national ticket was completed with Adlai F. Stevenson chosen for vice president. The nomination came on the first ballot as states quickly joined in support, though without the earlier show of enthusiasm.
London reports Russia permits Japan to deploy troops in China to quell the Pekin upheaval. Chinese ports and provinces see fresh horrors as foreign forces and native Christians face massacres. Prince Tuan’s coup d etat prompts foreign powers to press suppression of the Boxer rebellion while Chinese forces retreat toward Tianjin.
The trial of Philip Nordland ended in Stockholm with a death sentence after the May 18 on the Mring Car incident where he killed seven men wounded six others and fled by boat to Ea kiletayana where he was captured the next day.
A special dispatch from Pretoria reports an inter-tidal clash on the Boer plains near the position with over 1,000 natives involved. The contested fight centers on control of Boer cattle and surrounding territory.
An official dispatch from Nikoli dated July 1 reports a powder explosion at Mukden killing 50 people. The message lists casualties and cautions on remaining dangers.
A crowded United Traction car on the Edison line plunged from a Tacoma bridge into a 100 foot ravine killing nearly three score and injuring many as Independence Day celebrations approached. Motorman F. L. Beehe and conductor J. D. Calhoun led the doomed run.
Cleveland July 10 A violent storm off Cleveland sank the schooner Idler with six Corrigan family members aboard all saved was Mrs John Corrigan who clung to a cork sofa The captain and crew struggled to save the women but failed The Idler recently purchased from John Cudahy Chicago The Pittsburgh fire crew Evans Building wreck casualties five dead with Stewart Burns and Captain Dan Campbell among the injured.
Six people perished when Captain James Corrigan's yacht Idler capsized five miles offshore. High seas thwarted today’s dive attempts. another recovery effort is planned for tomorrow. Fire damages a Seattle business block after a skyrocket mishap causing sixty thousand dollars in losses. In the Gold Coast colony a relief column’s delay prompts the governor to retreat from the planned pursuit of rebels amid privations and casualties.
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