Bryan summons Hill for Lincoln visit stirs vice presidency talks
Former Governor L. B. Hill arrives from St Louis with aides, meets Gen McEwan in Lincoln after a Bryan call. Discussion centers on the Democratic platform and potential vice presidential support, with candidates Sulzer Towne Shively Harrison and others in contention while Hill’s stance remains unclear. President McKinley spends Sunday quietly at Canton with services and family home life. Chicago labor groups seek funds to sustain Building Trades Council amid unity efforts amid unions.
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Civil Service in the Philippines Plan
The American Civil Service Commission proposes studying civil service needs in the Philippines and asks Washington to send examiners to conduct civil service exams locally to establish a Philippine civil service board. The aim is honest, efficient civil service among Filipinos and Americans.
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Schooner Picton Downed in Lake Ontario Disaster
Kingston reports Captain Bryan Bengari of the schooner Acacia believes the Picton foundered on Lake Ontario’s south shore Saturday afternoon with her crew lost. Picton owner Captain Sibley of Belleville is said to have his wife and child aboard.
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Uncertain Hawaiian session as unions aid strikes
News item notes it is unlikely a special session of the Hawaiian territorial legislature will be held. The Chicago union cigarmakers pledge 1,860 dollars weekly to aid striking New York cigarmakers, while Cuban customs receipts for five months total 6.7 million pesos, up 1.05 percent from 1899. Newport Rolling Mill refuses to sign a wage scale for 500 steel workers and will shut down over a worker linked to a boycott on Browneville Car employees in St. Louis.
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Hoboken Fire Devastates Five Ocean Liners Calamity
Hoboken New Jersey July 2 fire swept the river front Saturday night destroying five ocean steamers and injuring many. About 200 believed dead and property losses near ten million dollars. Flames started among cotton bales on Pier 2 of the South German Lloyd line causing rapid spread to three piers and warehouses with vessels Saale Bremen Main and ships of Hamburg American line Philadelphia Phoenicia. Passengers and visitors leaped into the river as decks filled with smoke and fire. Rescue efforts and deadly scenes described by survivors and officials amid a bleak toll. The Saale captain Miron among the dead and bodies recovered at Jersey flats and morgue in New York. Admiral Philp funeral announced for New York Navy Yard later today.
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Murdered German Envoy Report Stuns Shanghai Consuls
Official dispatches confirm Baron von Ketteler, German minister, was slain June 18 after being dragged from his horse by Chinese troops and Boxers in Pekin. His body hacked with swords as legations burned. fears of war and mass casualties among foreigners grow. Reports say many foreigners and guards killed or missing. Boxers threaten further violence near Canton.
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Foreign ministers reach Pekin amid unrest and danger
Washington reports two cablegrams from Consul General Goodnow in Shanghai indicating the Pekin diplomatic corps is alive with possible German minister murdered. US aims to protect foreigners, coordinate with viceroys, and hold Pekin government responsible while preparing for possible action against Pekin. Oregon latest on dock attempt. Port Arthur voyage hoped. Havana marks mayor inauguration with colors and cheers.
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