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Newspaper
Nutley Sun
Location
Nutley, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1900
Page
3
In Tacoma on July 5 a trolley wreck near Delia street killed 35 people and injured 15, many from an excursion group of 104 en route to a civic parade. The car plunged 120 feet into a gulch, mangling bodies and trapping survivors.
The Filipino competition has failed and peace seems near despite insurgents boasting of success. Senor Paterno's plans fizzled as factions formed among military men and Aguinaldo cabinet remnants. Delegates left Manila, while leaders seek individual advancement and hope for Bryan's election or insurgent gains during the rainy season to press resistance.
Multiple deadly incidents are reported from Philadelphia Newark and surrounding areas. An explosion of fireworks in Philadelphia killed two and injured others. A trolley collision near Mast Webster, Masa left two dead and many hurt. Frances Aeller aged 11 burned to death by firecrackers in Newark New Jersey.
Severe storms sweep across parts of Germany forcing travel disruptions and power outages. Officials warn residents to stay indoors as crews assess damage. Local authorities report scattered structural damage and fallen trees in several districts.
Telegraph lines report 12 000 international troops at Tien Tsun and 8 000 at Take and intermediate points barely maintaining contact with heavy Chinese Boxer forces. Chinese losses around Tien Tsun are cited between 7 000 and 10 000. Admiral Seymour is said wounded at Tien Tsun by Chinese sharpshooters. Reports accuse Chinese of brutal acts against wounded and captives and note Russian retaliation. Prince Tuan allegedly directs the assault and funds to leaders. Shanghai edict orders southern viceroys to attack Shanghai warships. Japan reportedly lands forces near Peitaugh.
General Randall in Alaska forwards a war department telegram from Dutch Harbor dated June 1 to describe the Garonne arriving at noon after failed attempts to break ice toward Nome. He notes many vessels along the ice fields, some in danger, with twenty vessels waiting for better conditions. Transport Lawton is with him.
In Poughkeepsie New York yesterday a humorous strike occurred on the Poughkeepsie and Eastern railroad. Five engineers run the line. two quit over wage demands, leaving no crew to operate the morning trains until Superintendent Hicks and Master Mechanic Light restarted the engines and ran the trains on time without accident.
London reports Lord Roberts has halted civilian return and ordered miners back to Bloemfontein to allow at least three months for affairs to stabilize. British forces are again seen in Swaziland as events unfold. In Canton President McKinley engaged in morning duties, signing commissions and attending to Washington matters with Mrs McKinley and Dr. Rixey.
MARLBORO Md July 3 The local Washington bound train on the Chesapeake Beach line collided with the west bound express at Pushow near Chesapeake Beach. Engineers Francis W Maier and Wireman Charles Zeir of Nottingham the local train were killed.
Washington July 3 A telegraph from General Shafter reports the transport Sumner arrived from Manila carrying a number of sick and discharged soldiers and some insane cases.
Count von Zeppelin's aerial ship rose at Friedrichshafen last evening with five aboard and traveled safely to Immenstadt, a 35 mile crossing.
National League results show Cincinnati beating New York 9 to 2 with early runs aiding the Reds and late scoring keeping the gap. The scoreboard notes Cincinnati 8 New York 0 after first inning and 6 0 in later frames beside hits and errors not fully listed.
A Louisville convention of Confederate veterans accepted a $100000 pledge from Charles Broadway Rouse to fund a Richmond memorial for Confederate dead. Pledges totaling $124,497000 plus Rouse's $300000 goal set, with Judge George L. Christian named treasurer. Plans await final construction details as General J C Underwood leads fundraising.
General Underwood unveils a design featuring a memorial rotunda with a mausoleum and state rooms for relics and archives. He proposes a portrait gallery of Southern leaders, twenty or more full size Confederate officer portraits, and bronze statues of Jefferson Davis and General Robert E. Lee, with funding to follow once a suitable site is prepared.
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