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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1900
Page
1
From the wires comes a brisk digest of events across the globe. Boers yield two thousand at Pretoria while ships and troops head toward Taku as France and Britain reinforce Asian theaters and Japan watches the near front lines.
At Philadelphia on June 28 the Republican National Convention unanimously renominated McKinley for president and shortly after selected Theodore Roosevelt of New York to be his running mate. Senator Lodge presided as ballots were read and the hall erupted in cheers as McKinley’s nomination was endorsed amid a festive scene with noted speakers including Thurston Yerkes and Mount.
Delegates crowded the Philadelphia hall as McKinley was renominated for a second term and Roosevelt received the vice presidential nomination. Lafe Young and Mur ray backed Roosevelt while Depew championed Woodruff. The convention adjourned at 2 14, Roosevelt riding through cheering crowds in an open carriage and bearing the triumphal mood on badges and lips.
The jury in the B. H. Roberta case convicted him of unlawful cohabitation. Roberts admitted a polygamous marriage to Maggie B. Shipp and cohabiting with her and his legal wife Sarah Louisa. He plans to appeal to the Utah Supreme Court on technical grounds.
Gunnison Colorado June 23 The Colorado and Southern Railroad bridge across the Gunnison River two and a half miles above town was blown up by a giant powder explosion believed caused by coal mine strike sympathizers to halt train service to the mines. The article notes the horse succumbing to extreme cold.
In San Francisco on June 28 Henry E. Pike a bookkeeper shot and killed his former wife then killed himself at the home of Mr. Pike A letter found accuses his former wife of many improprieties and suggests possible derangement Pike formerly worked for the Denver and Rio Grande railroad and had lived in Denver before moving to the city about ten years ago.
The Republican platform declares prosperity from gold standard and protection, praising McKinley’s administration, urging civil service efficiency, territorial home rule, isthmian canal construction, and annexation of Hawaii while pledging Cuba independence and self government after Spanish War. It asserts gold dollar value, full employment, and strong national credit as core goals.
In Erie county near Eden a portable steam engine boiler exploded this evening, instantly killing three men named John Fleming Alexander Fleming and Bert Mann. In Tacoma a $150 silver cap will be awarded for a competitive drill among 17 National Guard companies during the July 4 celebration.
London reports allied forces totaling about four thousand engage in sharp fighting at Tientsin on Tuesday and Wednesday with Thursday reinforcement possible. Americans number around eight hundred joining Germans and British. Shanghai reports claim Boxers rampaging in Peкин while officials assess security and possible massacre of foreigners in Pekin.
A large downtown blaze in Pittsburg causes about 250000 in damage across eight buildings including Duff's College and Holmes Electric. Fire spreads from the Kichbaum Company's printing shop to the Exchange National Bank and nearby structures, forcing evacuation of Duff's students and endangering several businesses.
Washington reports Governor Hrady of Alaska plans to return within a few days after a May 16 Republican convention endorsement. He blames Congress for slow legislation and says he can offer explanations to satisfy his people. Nearby, rebels in Caracas report advances, and printing workers adjourn in Milwaukee.
Dispatch from Rear-Admiral Bruce reports no contact for days as the Allies hold Taku forts and advance toward Tien Tsin. Reinforcements from Hong Kong and Wei Hai Wei are expected while fighting intensifies. Reports from Shanghai describe massacres around Pekin and rumors of Imperial court upheaval including the emperor's death and dowager empress's disappearance.
In Manila two hundred Filipinos met to seek peaceful terms with the Americans. General MacArthur accepted the seven clause plan including amnesty, return of confiscated property, and expulsion of the friars. Prominent revolutionists and prisoners attended and hoped Aguinaldo would sanction the accord.
Tremendous rains over two weeks caused a washout a mile and a half north of McDonough on the Macon branch of the Southern railway. A passenger train plunged into a washed-out track, burst into flames, and was destroyed except for the Pullman sleeper. Every person aboard the non sleeper cars died, totaling 35 fatalities. The Columbus connection was two hours late that night.
The Rev. F. H. Bartlet pastor of St. Mary the Virgin Episcopal Church San Francisco drowned while bathing in Sonoma Creek. The accident occurred in Sonoma California on June 25. Bartlet is noted as a cleric from San Francisco.
The London death notice reports Captain George F. Towle U S A retired aged 66 years. He previously served in the United States Army and is recorded as deceased in New York with the announcement dated June 25.
General MacArthur gives a formal answer to Filipino leaders proposing peace terms. He guarantees all personal rights under the U S constitution except trial by jury and bearing arms. He rejects the seventh clause on expelling friars, saying settlement rests with Taft commission. Samar garrison moves to Leyte. Twenty-ninth Infantry replaces them.
In Prahsu on June 26 reports say insufficient supplies delayed the final advance to open communion with Kam as. Three villages on the Ashantee Kwahon road shelter 7,000 troops who have pledged Fetish worship and pledged to aid the Ashantees.
Governor Roosevelt's message to President McKinley from New York expresses gratitude for congratulations and pride in being on the ticket. The brief text notes the joint sentiment and mutual support between Roosevelt and McKinley.
Birmingham Alabama reports heavy rains over the past days with daily rainfall totaling 24.92 inches since April. Farmers cannot work as soaked fleckle prevents field activity and crops suffer, especially cotton while fruit and vegetables rot.
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