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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1900
Page
1
A condensed roundup covers Boer forces and Kruger expectations, Atlantic, Pacific, and Asian affairs. Reports note diplomatic friction over Hay Pauncefote terms, ship losses, unrest in Puerto Rico and San Jacinto, and new rail and waterway projects. Strong entities include Kruger, Davis, McKinley, Alaska, Manila, and Cuba.
British scouts engage heavy fire at Warrenton as artillery duels with Boer forces continue. Reports cite possible relief for Mafeking and siege risk for Pretoria, with women seeking release of imprisoned officers. Also notes on illuminating shell trials, Loud bill fate, Manila recruitment, and labor union stand on the nine hour day.
A catastrophic collodion explosion at Thomas M. McCollin & Co. on South Eleventh Street killed Hermann Weiss and injured four others including George W. Nicholas, August Hauser, Daniel Reed, and John A. Kaytan. The blast damaged adjacent W. Clad & Sons company, sent debris through ceilings, and caused about 75 000 dollars in losses. Fire followed, lightly threatening the Jefferson Hospital rear but quickly contained.
Cassie Boone twenty, of Wadesborough, abducted by four white men and killed in Chesterfield County. She was lured from home, attacked with knives, doused with coal oil, set on fire, and left to die in the woods. Witnesses heard screams as the victim ran wounded to her death.
The senate in executive session ratified a U S Great Britain treaty governing estates of citizens who die in the other country. Amendments limited powers of the executive and extended provisions to US dependents. article changes focus on disposal of property. Almost unanimous vote.
Kansas City on March 24 reports that R. J. Mc Ferland chief of police has offered a $25 bounty for the body of any highway robber killed in the act or immediately after. The reward is paid from the chief salary and is open to police and citizens alike.
In Garners near Raleigh Tom Jones known as Preacher Jones killed Ella Jones and her daughter Ida with an ax then burned the house with four children inside. Laura Jones escaped with her sister and described the brutal act before authorities found Jones covered in blood.
Report from Hong Kong notes the Philippines see improving civil governance while insurgents capture firearms and ammo from Americans since January 1. Casualties climb. guerrilla raids disrupt supply trains as patrols and scouting parties are targeted. authorities vow to protect public safety amid ongoing unrest.
Pittsburg reports a reorganization plan for Carnegie Steel Plant Ltd to be incorporated in New Jersey with capital between 200 and 250 million dollars. Frick secures substantial stock, ending ironclad agreements and all litigation, while the Frick party gains favored shares and stock valued up to 15 million. The Fring Heinrich cruiser, christened by Princess Henry, Kiel, features heavy armor and multiple gun turrets.
William H. Crocker offers to cover the cost of sending a party from the Lick Observatory to observe the total solar eclipse on May 28. A complete outfit of instruments will be carried. A station is not yet fixed but will likely be Harneville near Atlanta, Georgia.
The James Nickom sawmill near Manice Indiana was wiped out by a boiler explosion. Three men died, one is dying, three injured. The dead are Thomas Sulliavn Clifford Van Borkirk and Marion Carey. Engineer Lon Van Bunkirk suffered severe head injuries. Moonshiner violence blamed.
New York state labor report notes a 23 012 increase in immigration arrivals for the quarter ended December 31 1899. Southern Italians accounted for 24.2 percent with 18 149. Slovaks, Poles, Greeks, and Germans also numbered heavily. Most immigrants went to the North Atlantic division, New York receiving the largest share.
London reports a single notable loss the killing of Lt Col Crabbe Lt Col Codrington and Capt Trotter during a failed capture attempt against five Boers who sheltered on a kopje. Mafeking relief progress is slow a Kimberley telegram notes a relief column on the move. Forestier Walker and Prince Alexander depart for Bloemfontein as Ladysmith notes Van Reenen's pass armed comunes.
Governor General Wood has held interviews with influential figures urging tax on valuable property in Cuba rather than taxing each sugar bag. Supporters say current rules impede production and leave idle assets untaxed as owners reside in Europe.
Fire at the Clinton Liberal Institute in Fort Plain destroys the five story building. The $95,000 loss affects a Universalist college preparatory school and military academy not in use during Easter vacation. The armory is saved and most faculty and students are displaced.
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