06 Oct 1899
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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1899
Page
1
A condensed collection cites events from American industry to battles in Venezuela and the Philippines. Highlights include new torpedo boat launches, earthquakes in India, storms in Missouri, fires in New York, political shifts in Venezuela, and naval maneuvers around Samoa and Havana.
General MacArthur entered Porac after a half hour of fighting. American loss was slight. insurgents fled northward and trenches were stormed by two American columns from Santa Rita and San Antonio. About ten insurgents killed and 5 Americans wounded amid intense heat. Japanese rifle supply for rebels reported by outsiders.
Montreal reports the Scotsman wreck near the Straits of Belle Isle with at least fifteen women among the dead. A mob looted survivors as crew failed to aid them, while Captain Skrimshire and officers were spared. The ship carried hundreds from Liverpool on September 14 bound for Montreal.
Dispatch from Port of Spain reports General Cipriano Castro dividing his forces into three divisions. The right wing moves on San Casmir and Ocumare and blocks the Caracas road. The left wing secures Caralucia and the seacoast to Puerto Cabello while aiming to trap President Andrade. The center advances toward Los Leques and Valencia plains in a planned Caracas assault.
A Glasgow to Butte dispatch reports the worst wreck in the region on the Great Northern two miles west of Paisley. A dead-end collision between No. 8 eastbound second section and a westbound light engine at 5 am killed four railroad workers: Harry Mashengale the engineer, Al Neitzke the fireman, Charles Strahan the head brakeman, and E Pelon the fireman on the light engine.
Detroit report states Clara Rheiner 34 tried to kill her three children by morphine and gas after cutting her wrists. Two children died. the elder child and Rheiner survived. she will recover. She admitted domestic troubles and wished to be with the children. New York dispatch notes a Brooklyn Rapid Transit collision at Gravesend with two dead and several injured.
The New Orleans Cotton Exchange halted all business after a dramatic rise in Liverpool futures sparked fears of a massive fraud. Directors cited fraud as the reason for suspension while losses are estimated over $100,000. Meanwhile, reports from Tacoma recount a North Alaska gold strike near Cape Prince of Wales triggering a stampede.
A Valparaiso dispatch says the government will issue 90,000,000 pieces in silver coin to redeem bonds, likely lifting coin values and lowering bank interest rates. War and marine estimates for the year total 22,205,804 pesos, reduced by 4,723,654 pesos. Plague Spreading In Portugal in Oporto reports confirms tabonic plague at Haguia, introduced by hospital patients. doctors traveling for a post mortem were attacked but escaped.
Olympia leads a vast naval procession up the North River as torpedo boats form a wedge and police patrol boats guard the line. Sir Thomas Lipton receives hearty cheers aboard the Erin while crowds along the riverfront salute the American ships and the Dewey era spectacle.
In a witty social vignette from Cincinnati Enquirer humor, two women in velvet wrap speak of an old suitor John proposing to Belle after she rejects him. She notes his playful comeback about her “fall shot cheek,” and she accepts his repartee as charming.
British subjects in Samoa seek over 37000 in compensation. About 30000 stems from Mataafa rebels actions in January and March, 5000 from naval bombardment and land operations. The British commissioner in Apia reviewed the claims. President McKinley voiced satisfaction with the Samoan commission’s work after Piliot’s White House visit.
General MacArthur's column returns to Angeles with Wheaton and Wheeler, setting up HQ for 3000 troops. No forces at Porac. Nine Americans wounded yesterday, two believed fatally, and about 50 insurgents killed or wounded. Officials in Manila say Otis, Schwan, Lawton, and Bates may meet Filipino commissioners in Angeles. A Filipino general is expected with American prisoners. Two reconnoitering parties clashed with insurgents near Almas. four Americans were...
The Missouri Legislature enacted a food safety law effective August 20, 1890. It bans manufacture or sale of any food article or processing aid containing arsenic, calcium arsenate, ammonia or other specified toxins, with penalties of at least 100 dollars. An example described notes the law targets alum baking powder and other unhealthy substances used in foods. Also reports an roadside brawl between a farmer and a pig in Norra town, attracting a crowd.
Scenery altitude and sun make Colorado the health and pleasure ground of the world. The Denver and Rio Grande line offers unmatched climate and views along its route. For rates and timetables contact K Nichol general agent in Portland or any agent of the O R & N Co or Southern Pacific.
The O K R N and Oregon Short Line add buffet, smoking and library cars to the Portland to Chicago through train with a new dining car service. Latest chair cars day coaches luxury sleepers and direct connections at Granger with Union Pacific and at Ogden with Rio Grande to reach all Eastern cities. For rates contact any R N agent or W H Hurlburt Portland.
A domestic dispute tensions rise as a couple argues about keeping a carriage they cannot afford. The wife insists on showing others they can have luxuries, while the husband concedes but doubts the plan.
Manila reports Aguinaldo's third diplomatic push fails to win recognition of his republic. Otis declines to acknowledge Aguinaldo as civil government leader while agreeing to discuss with him as insurgent commander. Envoys tour hospitals, speak of peace with independence, and draw crowds of locals amid guarded streets.
A massive land parade honoring Admiral Dewey crowds 60 000 participants in New York on October 3 and a vast display by land and sea forces plus veterans from 16 states. The event features gold trim uniforms and high honors as crowds roar with enthusiasm. In San Francisco a wreck at Sunnyvale crossing kills Lorenzo Giardella and his eldest son Angelo while his wife Rom is seriously injured and the baby survives.
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