News of the Week Highlights Worldwide Turmoil and Local Trials
A collage of 1900s brief items covers Lewiston mills blast killing four, Crete governor debate, Greek premier shifts, Colfax murder sentencing, Colorado drowning tragedy, Cuban fund-raising plans, patent protest, Turkish expulsion suspension, McLaurin Senate bid, Cretan union talks, McKinley Victoria birthday cable, Oregon regents appointments, Colt estate lawsuit, British Columbia mining expedition, Forbestown mine injuries, and General Miles studying Turkish army.
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Greece
McKinley
Queen Victoria
United States
London
Lord
J. W. B. Butler
Monmouth
John J. Daly
Dallas
J. C. White
E. C. Pentland
Independence
P. Haley
Board of
Regents
State Normal School
G. C. Blakely
The
Dalles
Oregon State Board of Pharmacy
M. M. Davis
Samuel Colt
Norman Colt
Seattle
James B. Colt
Washington, D. C
James Brazel
British Columbia
Rossland
Miles
Glass Schedule Stirs Tariff Debate in Senate
Washington June 1 Progress on the tariff bill stalled as plate glass provisions sparked controversy. The finance committee resisted Democratic amendments after lengthy debate. An inauspicious moment arose when Senator Morgan was ruled out of order for criticising the House, ending with Quay moving to adjourn.
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Washington
Senate
Finance Committee
Morgan
Gallinger
House of Representatives
Frye
Alabama
Hale
Congress
House
Quay
No Hope For Durrant Executed On June 11
Sacramento reports Theodore Durrant will be hanged on June 11 with a death watch ordered at San Quentin. Governor Budd telephoned the warden and then departed for San Francisco, keeping details of the statement secret until tomorrow. Durrant vows to die like a man in the presence of his determined parents.
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Sacramento
Theodore Durrant
Budd
Hale
San Quentin
San Francisco
Durrant
Cal
Two Miners Die in Dynamite Explosion Near Cripple Creek
Denver dispatch reports William Carr 25 and Frank Curtis 28 were killed in a Norman tunnel blast caused by dynamite ignition while Carr warmed four sticks over a fire. In Abbott Texas Nannie L Barr 23 and her 4 year old child and Hattie Alexander 14 drowned when the tank water claimed them after a rescue attempt.
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Denver
Rocky Mountain
Abbott, Tex
Mia
Nannie L. Barr
Hattie L. Alexander
Monument to Chicago Firemen Dedication Graphic
Chicago firemen plan to dedicate a monument next Monday honoring Bremen and citizens who died in the cold storage fire at the world’s fair grounds. The ceremony pays tribute to those lost in the tragic blaze.
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Chicago
Garment-Workers Strike Heads Into Third Week
In New York on June 1 the garment workers strike entered its third week. About 2,500 operators, whose employers signed a new agreement, have returned to work, while roughly 22,400 remain on strike in the city and surrounding areas. Leader Meyer Beboenfeld expressed satisfaction that workers will not return under the old conditions.
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New York
Meyer Beboenfeld
Guns for the Cubans in charge of Captain O'Brien
A Wilmington based filibuster tale recounts the tug Alexander Jones towing the schooner John D Long and the Dauntless with Captain O'Brien aboard for a Cuban expedition. The voyage carried rifles chetres rapid-fire guns and ammunition valued at 78000 dollars.
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Wilmington
N. C
Alexander Jones
John D. Long
Wilmington, Newbern
Morrill
Jones
Wilmington & Weldon Railroad
Brandon
Southport
Florida
Bahamas
Dauntless
General Nunez
O’brien
Cape Canaval
Cuba
Rio Grande Flood Swamps El Paso Areas Threatening 400 Homes
The head gate of the canal and the levee broke at 2 30 pm flooding the Santa Fe freight yards and driving 400 families from homes as water rose 6 to 10 feet along the river front. Rescue crews move refugees to high ground as portions of Fourth Street flood. The river is falling but extensive property damage is expected.
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el Paso
Tex
Cty
Santa Fe
Fourth Street
Mesa
Second Street
Fourh Street
Cuba and Spain clash over Pepper letters in press
El Diario de la Marina denounces Mr Pepper for private disclosures about the Cuban mixed commission and criticizes his stance toward Spain and Cuban insurgents. The piece notes New York papers’ Cuba bureaus under the US consul general and claims influence from General Fitzhugh Lee. Also reports Calhoun and Pepper visiting Guanajay, Weyler moving between towns, and a train derailment near Santa Clara. Paris dispatches mention Crown Prince Constantine’s suicide attempt after Domokos retreat.
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Havana
Jone
el Diario de la Marina
Calhoun
Washington
Pepper
McKinley
Cuba
Mixed Commission
Spain
New York
Acarcely
United States
Fitshugh Lee
Fishback
Guanajay
General Lee
Weyler
Tunas
Jacaro
Santa Clara
Esperanza
Havana Vaper Warns U S Over War Intervention
El Diario de la Marina argues in a Havana editorial that American readers misread Cuban affairs and warns that Spain could mobilize 200000 troops in Cuba. The piece urges President McKinley to heed the warning and avoid provoking Spain.
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Havana
el Diario de la Marina
United States
Spain
Congress
Cuba
McKinley
Big Blubber Social at Neah Bay After Whale Capture
In Cape Flattery waters the Indian canoe fleet harpooned a 69 foot whale, the largest in North Pacific, after a battle with harpoons. The Neah Bay tribe celebrated with a blather social as the whale was beached and towed ashore. Captain Clinger aided the process and the tribes rejoiced at the catch.
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Port Townsend
Wash
Cape Flattery
Clinger
Holyoke
Neah Bay
North Pacific
Northwest Briefs From Oregon Highlights And Incidents
Grant county court term set for Canyon City on July 19. Fred and Tobey Hanna of Olex killed 1,200 squirrels after plowing. Mary Patterson, longtime Pendleton resident, dies at 84. Indian war dance at Condon Armory. Coos and Curry counties report schoolhouses and voters. Lane county faces late warrants. J W Blake ships 7,000 sheep from Gilliam county. Horses moved from Eagle valley range toward South Dakota. The Dalles wool market dull with no 1897 clip sales yet. William Sayers killed by runaway team at Lost River Gap. Rev J H Grant residence in Gray Butte burns. library and furnishings lost. Mrs. Grant injured saving children. Hood River contractor Frank Davenport to finish irrigating ditch by mid July at $26,000 for 2,000 inches of water.
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Grant County
Canyon City
Fred
Tobey Hanna
Olex
Gilliam County
Mary Patterson
Umatilla County
Pendleton
Armory Hall
Condon
Coos County
Curry County
Lane County
J. W. Blake
Lone Rock
Harry Clay
George Holstein
G. W. Mood
Dan Tartar
Eagle Valley
Umatilla
South Dakota
Dalles
Times-Mountaineer
William Sayers
Lost River Gap
Klamath County
Sayers
J. H. Grant
Gray Butte
Crook County
Diverse Northwest News From Everett to Buckley
Obituary notes A T Hammond of Everett dies in his sleep of heart disease. Funds in Port Townsend plan a Little Quilicene river trail toward Olympica. Castle Rock school enrollment exceeds 200, prompting a fourth teacher. George Guthridge sues Walla Walla for injuries as fire engine driver seeking 15726. Tacoma saloons to close 2 to 5 AM per Chief Ioge. Vancouver school inmates may lack home vacations due to new law. Sulphur mines near Buckley found by camper. fumes caused relocation. Alba toros catches 650 pound shark off Cape Flattery. fish discarded. Asotin county stockmen report missing premier geldings during range round-up. Land Commissioner Bridges in Spokane discusses leasing near city business district. Section 16 has 2080 lots but title in state. substandard services. Squatters lease land on improvements for annual rent of 8 per 1 for inside lots.
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A. T. Hammond
Everett
Port Townsend
Little Quilicene
Olympica
Castle Rock
George Guthridge
City of
Walla Walla
Tacoma
Loge
Vancouver
Natches Trail
Buckley
Fish Commission
Albatrows
Cape Flattery
Annd
Asotin
Sentinel
Robert Bridges
Spokane
Tillman Demands Senate Charge Investigation Over Sugar Stocks
Senator Tillman launches a dramatic Senate speech calling for a five member special committee to probe charges of senator speculation during the tariff debate. He cites newspaper reports and Sugar Trust influence, urging purge if charges prove true while Aldrich resists. The resolution moves to the contingent expenses committee.
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Washington
Tillman
Senate
Congress
Aldrich
Finance Committee
Havemeyer
New York
Senate Finance Committee
American Sugar Reining Company
The
Sugar Trust
Frye
Japan’s policy on Hawaii clarified by Marquis Kido
In New York Marquis Kido dismissed Hawaii annexation rumors as idle gossip. He said Japan sent a warship to protect nationals and does not seek annexation after Formosa experiences. Ito travels as imperial entourage member to the queen’s Jubilee and plans to sail for Paris with Prince Arasugawa.
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New York
Marquis Ito
London
Marquis Kido
Japan
Hawaii
Formosa
Ito
England
Arasugawa
Paria
Royal Family in Danger as King George Seeks Escape
London reports the Greek royal family is in a critical position with King George barricaded in the Athens palace amid anti monarchist unrest. Authorities bolster security while warships at Phalerum stand ready to land troops to deter demonstrations.
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London
the Post
Constantinople
Athens
George
Pharleam
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