16 Jun 1899
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Newspaper
Newport Daily News
Location
Newport, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1899
Page
1
A garbled dispatch reports Aguinaldo leading an attack at San Fernando that was repulsed. The message, from the Wu De department via Generalis, notes rebel forces under Squinaldy conducting the assault. Fourteen American soldiers were wounded.
A garbled report discusses automobiles in Chicago and proposed contests by manufacturers. It mentions a court case involving a gas coal oil and gasolina stove combination and a Standard Gas Stove project with significant capitalization and stock details.
A dispatch reports a fire at a church and mission in Sleng-Ning-Fu, in Ciene-Ming-W'a province of Nggun-Wei. Both building and mission were burned, missionaries escaped to Ning-Whiy and Foo-Chuw.
A gift of sixty thousand dollars is announced to Wheaton Seminary for the endowment of the president, Rev. J. V. Tale. The source notes state the national donor is revealed but the local governor involvement is unclear. The item carries the period voice of a historical notice with emphasis on institutional support and leadership funding.
A mob in MORI Alabama, composed of white and Black residents, staged resistance and was dispersed by police after an apparent plan to lynch Henry Cavier and a young white girl. A London Daily Mail correspondent described Bedouin Arabs accompanying a convoy of Meyylinns and Mahomeh, with soldiers guarding the route and the crowd dispersing as orders were carried out.
Unclear text indicates a cargo ship from New Orleans via Newport News arrived at Brean on May 27. The hold suffered damage from a fire with remains of cargo possibly bales of something ruined. Details incomplete due to garbled OCR.
In 1621 Madrid a parliamentary stalemate eases as the chamber weighs a bridged finance plan. Leader Ville vorts signals possible measures to extend debate and avert a premature session start while the minority contemplates further actions.
Fragmentary text shows Molineux case contending jurisdiction with references to Gaunsel Ovarruled and jury, court timing, and instruction for counsel to prepare. No clear names or dates beyond next Monday.
A catastrophic explosion at a coal mine near Copper Ridge injures and kills numerous workers. Rescue attempts uncover bodies as crews fight fire and dust rises, with detailed accounts naming several missing and presumed dead miners. Police and mine officials coordinate search and safety measures while families gather at the surface waiting for news. The incident prompts investigations into gas buildup and shaft integrity.
Unclear dispatch reports that in Paris President Lamiat Gite declines a formal invitation during a tense meeting at the Weiges Palace. Noted attendees include MM. Sivub and Beeline with M. Holton overseeing cabinet procedures in a fragile effort to inform on a looming European issue.
Fragmentary OCR outlines a narrative with names like Bafendey Gohimblas and Teabags and flees. Mentions a steamer, towns New Tuindan, and various obscure actions. Readable facts are sparse and entities are inconsistent across the garbled passage.
June 11 report that William My Corman has been appointed by the President as postmaster at Bristol Washington. The announcement names Rhoda Vel and provides confirmation of the new clerical appointment for the Bristol office.
A damaged account from Alta Iowa reports a wedding marred by suspected ptomaine poisoning. Several attendees fell ill after a chicken dinner at the reception, with authorities noting no fatalities and all guests recovering. The event involved local families and was linked to the University of Oregon in the final descriptions.
A garbled report notes Governor Pingree vetoing the sugar bounty measure as political tension rises. The text mentions lawmakers, press coverage, and community reactions across the middle states, with unclear dates or places due to OCR errors.
The report notes Admiral Deway departing Singapore for Calorwlar in a brief dispatch. It mentions travel details and a staged timeline, with references to naval movements and personnel in transit. Names and places are presented with limited context due to OCR quality.
A garbled OCR passage lists numerous scattered terms including names, places, and financial figures. The readable fragments show possible references to people, organizations, and monetary amounts but lack coherent context or a clear event, making a precise summary challenging.
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