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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1900
Page
1
Filipino insurgents resist in southern Luzon while Britain captures a Steyn relative. Plague in Honolulu claims 53 lives. Rail and ship trades shift as U S interests move in Asia. Benign and grave events ripple across ports, wars, fires, and politics.
The report notes Puerto Ricans urging a settlement of the tariff dispute. It also recounts various 19th century events including a Yale forestry school plan and a Guam proclamation freeing peons.
London dispatches report Major Weston intercepted General Joubert near Bloemfontein as 3 000 Boers moved south. elaborate defenses built outside Bloemfontein. Gatacre crossed the Orange and occupied Bethulie with Pole Carew's brigade to join him.
In Washington on March 17 Senator Gallinger rejected Penrose's claim that he would not speak on the Quay case, calling Penrose's conduct unmanly as the Puerto Rico appropriation debate continued. Nearby reports note the District of Columbia and Fort Hayes measures advancing in Congress. In New York Dr Parkhurst and Superintendent Burr prepare grand jury evidence on gambling protections, while Chicago reports Mrs Emmons Blaine adopting a union eight hour day plan for her household staff.
Washington March 17House naval affairs committee approves a plan for two seagoing coast line battleships about 15 500 tons each at 3 800 000 each three armored cruisers at 4 000 000 each and three protected cruisers at 1 141 000 each No gunboats will be funded per Long and Dewey Otis purchase guidance Secretary may contract armor up to 545 per ton for emergency armor 7400 tons for Maine Missouri and Ohio ships sheathing left to Secretary discretion prior testimony by Naval Constructor Capps. In California the Southern Pacific agrees to cede Pullman car interests for 1 500 000 and sell sleeping cars to Pullman under mileage plan. Texas snow hits North Texas Waco noted. Huntington arrives to discuss Guatemala Central extension plans.
Mayor of Astoria issues a formal proclamation urging immediate rat control to prevent plague spread citing San Francisco cases and Pacific port influx. notes city will adopt further measures to stop disease entry. Also brief notes on Sydney plague death, Muskegon factory fire, and a proverb.
General Joseph Wheeler arrived from Atlanta and reported to Adjutant-General Corbin. He said the Philippine war is over and American troops are doing splendid, healthy work in Luzon. Ambuscades and hidden foes remain risks but not true war, with few guerrilla actions to finish.
General Clements crossed the Orange River and repairs to the Norval’s Pont bridge began. Pole-Carew reports arrival at Springfontein, linking Bloemfontein with Cape Town by rail. Proclamation prompts surrender of hundreds of burghers and returning to work as 800 Boers arrive from Bloemfontein and others await terms. President Steyn had summoned them to a council at Kroonstad but they refused.
Pittsburg March 19. A fall of a hung at the Monongahela furnace in McKeesport swaps four workers badly burned with one man cremated. Geo Martin perished and Geo Curran Sydney Jackson were fatally burned with others severely injured. Three hundred tons of molten ore and minerals trapped the men as the top fillers tried to loosen the blockage. Martin’s body vanished and Curran and Band remain in critical condition as the accident is investigated.
Five thousand tons including rice codfish and bacon were sent by the war department to Puerto Rico to relieve starving residents. General Caiva, military governor, had appealed to Acting Secretary Meikelsohn for aid after describing a dire humanitarian crisis. A follow up shipment of 500 tons is requested for the next transport to arrive soon.
A blaze in Maseachneette Town Hodkinton Mac March 17 destroyed five of the town’s best business buildings. Estimated loss runs from seventy five thousand to one hundred thousand dollars. Also reports Captain Charles D. Palmer to Manila and the death of Herr von Puttkammer at Varzin aged seventy one.
A March 19 meeting at Cooper Union chaired by George H. van Hoesen featured Montague White and P. L. Wessels representing the Boers and Orange Free State. Speeches urged Boer self rule, condemned British actions, and called for U S intervention to end hostilities.
Washington dispatch says four weeks remain in the four year period for Cuban residents to choose Cuban or Spanish citizenship. After April 11 municipal elections will start, leading to a convention to shape urban government and possible U S control surrender. Senator Foraker backs the plan, while Senator Platt with Aldrich and Teller surveys Cuba on the April plebiscite.
New York dispatch reports Marquis Ito says rumors of war between Russia and Japan are unfounded and that both nations agreed not to encroach on Corea. He notes friendly ties with Russia and says Japan aims to defend its interests, not conquer. He also comments on South African war and Japan at a non colonial policy. Dictatorship declared in Costa Rica as Iglesias suspends the constitution.
After talks between the International Association of Machinists and the National Metal Trades Association, President James OConnell announced immediate strikes across the United States and Canada involving about 100000 workers. The action aims to halt plants worth millions as Chicago and other cities face ongoing disputes and failed negotiations with manufacturers seeking arbitration.
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