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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1899
Page
1
A digest of varied items: deaths in the Pulaski Virginia incident, ships moving to Manila, and shifts in U S politics. Reports include Otis receiving reinforcements, Captain Lord Cecil Compton’s views in Chicago, street railway strikes, and a counterfeiting seizure in California. Also noted are the Elks convention in St. Louis, new cardinals, and a plan to honor Richard Bland with a monument.
A collage of items notes Fourth of July plans in Hawaii, a British stance in the Transvaal, and peace talks with Russia. Reports cover a Boston six story fire loss, tornado damage in Bradley Nebraska, and other national events including Yale farewell, famines, riots near Rome, and naval diplomacy with Dewey and Kautz aboard the Philadelphia.
Washington reports indicate censorship hides true conditions in the Philippines as Aguinaldo rallies 3,000 troops, Luna’s army grows, and General MacArthur braces for more clashes. Transport Centennial seizes supplies after striking a reef near Point Engano.
Captain M. P. Doulett of the steamer Independence brings a naptha launch Paul Jones wreck fragment to New Orleans. The intact naptha tank found at Grand Gazier island suggests a collision caused the loss, not an explosion. The remainder of the wreck will follow on Independence’s next voyage.
Manila reports say American volunteers head home prompting rebel hopes the war is ending. Washington regiment outposts captured General Pio de Pilar brass band of 32, separated from rebels, nearing American lines without means to resist. Four wounded from the Fourth Infantry in recent battle have died in hospitals.
Kingston dispatch reports Trinidad's government will implement the Marconi wireless telegraphy system to communicate with Tobago, the Windward Islands dependency. Tobago lies 82 miles long and 24 miles northeast of Trinidad, ceded by France in 1768.
A recently returned officer not attached to the army says pacification and full establishment of U S government in the Philippines may require about 150000 troops. He believes after the Filipinos are whipped and understand U S resolve there will be little trouble.
New York reports a rising Finn immigration with 670 Finns processed at the barge office in May and about 90 aboard the New York and Ombria. Officials note the migrants are educated, well dressed, financially settled, and leaving due to oppression under Russian authorities rather than poverty.
Admiral Dewey arrived with the Olympia at six in the morning from Singapore and was greeted by the Ceylon governor’s aide. Colonel Savage led visiting troops, and a governor’s escort accompanied the breakfast aboard the ship before Dewey retired to the Gallface Hotel and reboarded at one.
Paris announces the formation of a new French cabinet led by Senator Waldeck-Rousseau as president of the council and interior minister. The lineup includes Deleasse foreign affairs General Marquis de Galliffet war Delanessan marine Monis justice Callanx finance Millerand commerce Leygues public instruction de Cras colonies Jean Dupuy agriculture Pierre D Aubin public works.
The Examiner reports Reynolds of the Presidio casual detachment shot while attempting to pass lines on a Sunday morning. Detachment members accuse Harris of the Twenty-fourth Infantry of firing on Reynolds, while Watts Tyrrell and Barton were wounded by Trooper Sheehan of the Ninth Cavalry.
In Bridgeport on June 24 it was learned a czarist envoy visited the American Ordnance Company. He reportedly sought to fill an order for 100 field batteries of six guns each, six and 12 pounder quick firing guns and 1,600 esist one and limbers valued around 600000 dollars. Officials would not confirm or deny the shipment.
London June 24. A. J. Balfour stated to a deputation that the chancellor of the exchequer is prepared to provide substantial aid to the proposed Antarctic expedition.
A gas explosion in a lower lift of the Maxwell collieries at Lehigh & Wilkesbarre Coal Co in Wilkesbarre Pa trapped three hundred workers today. Most escaped with only minor burns three were slightly burned. cause remains a mystery and damage minimal.
A Republican drive proposes a House committee on procedure elected by the body to curb the speaker and rules committee. The plan aims for a large panel including leaders, with the speaker barred from membership. Henry A. Casson of Wisconsin was chosen as sergeant at arms as the old patronage bloc remains intact.
A Washington dispatch to the New York Herald says the administration seeks a new executive branch titled Department of Colonial Affairs and Foreign Commerce or similar. The goal is to oversee colonies and expand foreign commerce, with Robert P. Porter eyed as probable head and consuls asked for reports.
A blast at the War Eagle mine in Rossland British Columbia at 11 am killed Charles Peet and Charles Lee instantly, with Mike Griffa dying en route to hospital. Injured include Cat Green and Charles Conson. mine closed for funerals and investigation, others severely hurt.
Bloemfontein reports the volksraad approving £9,870 for artillery and war materiel, £22,500 for ammunition, and £39,850 for other military needs. The government also backed adopting the Mauser rifle as the national weapon amid broader posturing over concessions.
At The Hague the peace conference committee heard Russian proposals to halt armaments growth and urged focus on curbing armed peace costs. M. De Staal favored a standstill with possible later reductions, while Count Golinski urged a five year negotiation limiting budgets and excluding colonial troops. Voting and printing of the resolution followed.
In Boston a Chicago resident G Shea alias Philip Lambele robbed the Metropolitan National Bank for 10000. He fled toward New York and was arrested there after a description was circulated. All funds recovered. authorities masked wider manhunt along train lines. The report also notes a fruit trade control dispute and a fatal train wreck near Julesburg with several injured. Yellow fever cases rise in Santiago with two more enlisted men reported dead.
Mrs. T. H. Lloyd and her five daughters plus visitor Miss Childers were bathing seven miles northwest of Lampasas Texas when the youngest child reportedly disappeared and officials fear multiple drownings in the creek tragedy.
Washington reports Major General Miles backs reinforcements to General Otis while General Miller argues 65 000 to 80 000 troops are needed for Luzon and rest for other islands. The president remains satisfied with Otis and denies plans to recall him amid notes of limited means and no Manila dispatch.
Miss Frankie Floryon of the Black Hills has located a vast ore vein in Atlin linking Alaska and British Columbia. The fissure runs 200 to 600 feet wide and nearly a mile long, with assays as high as 27 dollars. Frank Baker bonds her claim for 200000 dollars as expert William Partridge goes to London to market interests.
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