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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1900
Page
1
Wide ranging brief notes from the era report panic in the Transvaal and Chinese unrest, naval moves by the Asiatic Squadron, strikes and disasters in the US, Puerto Rico tariff talks, and notable political and societal events. Names include McKinley running mate Dolliver, Rear Admiral Kempff, and Col Rafael Garcia Martinez.
Reports from Apia and Tutuila describe ongoing tension after the German flag was raised in Samoa. Mataafa supporters argue for native governance rights under Berlin treaty guarantees while the German governor Solf seeks a consultative native administration. In Tutuila, American forces under Commander Tilley oversee flag hoisting and new customs rules, with land and district governance detailed and arms import banned.
In Washington a heated senate session featured personal clashes as Hale attacked Britain over India relief funding while Aldrich accused him of irrelevant politics. Hanna sparked a partisan debate on armor policy, clashing with Tillman and Allen before conference. Seventy nine private pension bills passed and military academy amendments promoted Miles and Corbin. General defiency bill discussion began but did not finish.
Della May Fox, renowned actress, was committed to an insane asylum by Justice McAdams on a petition from her brother and medical testimony citing delusions. A separate item notes Mrs. Jane L. Stanford awarding a contract for a chemistry building at Stanford University worth just over $100,000.
Chinese Six Companies attorneys say they will not rush litigation over Chinatown quarantine and urge stricter house and person isolation, sanitation, and higher spending if bubonic plague exists. Chinese Consul Ho Yow argues municipal support is needed. steamers City of Peking and Australia face quarantine upon arrival in Hawaii.
An explosion on the Kelly farm near Marietta Ohio killed four, fatally injured four and seriously injured three. Nitro glycerine lowered in a 370 foot well exploded after a squib failed to ignite. Victims include William M Watson H E K Seltom Frank Speers Thomas Daniels and others from the county.
A special train left Tien Tsin for Peking carrying seven American officers and 546 men, three British officers and 72 men, three Italian officers and 30 men, three French officers and 72 men, four Russian officers and 71 men, and two Japanese officers with 24 men. The force includes five quick firing guns and is expected to face opposition at the first gate beyond the capital’s wall.
In Media Pennsylvania two children were saved from a burning truck farm house by their 8-year-old brother Flis who carried the baby and lamp down the stairs before the mother and baby perished. The lamp sparked the blaze and the boy, realizing the danger, tried to rescue his mother but could not.
A free clinic at 510 West Eighteenth Street run by medical students was attacked by Bohemian and Lithuanian protesters. The mob damaged the building, several arrests were made, and a missing boy was later found unharmed.
A private cablegram to Charles Oliver, head of New South Wales railway commissions, says bubonic plague in Sydney is under control and dying out as he visits Chicago.
May 10 Lagat encounter near Vigan. Major March of the 33rd regiment engages Aguinaldo's party. A wounded man dies, a richly saddled horse and Aguinaldo diary with proclamations found. Subsequent skirmishes at Lagat and preparations near Aparri yield no definitive trace of the insurgent leader.
A long, mixed set of clippings lists baking powders containing alum with brands and where sold, warns about private grocer brands, and notes prices. It follows with a description of the Spanish royal burial ceremonies and a dramatic tale of a traveler rescuing a frozen man, then two humorous quotes.
A Chicago Record quip defines a library as the place a man builds with many unread books, shared in a Scots tone as a humorous reflection on collecting books he never reads.
A brief, imperfect reminiscence urges living generations to bear the example of fathers and forefathers with undimmed fidelity. The fragmented quote reflects reverence for ancestral guidance in communal faith.
Returns show Oregon leaning Republican with Moody winning Congress and Wolverton retaining judiciary. State ticket appears secure for Republicans though some counties show mixed results. fusionists gain county offices in several areas while the legislature is expected to stay Republican though less dominant.
Four miles from the Boxers a raid is anticipated with residents confident. Thirty five German missionaries and three Belgian engineers have arrived. The French consul mayes are missing but hopes exist to save them. General Gomes arrived in Havana greeted by political societies and a cheering crowd. He saluted General Wood from a balcony. In Baden Weiler Stephen Crane, veteran American author and war correspondent, died at 80.
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