Richard Bland Dead and Long Public Service Recalls Career
Richard Bland died after a long career as Missouri congressman and silver advocate. Born in Hartford, he studied law, practiced in Rolla and Lebanon, and served from 1863 through 1593 with interruptions. He championed coinage reform and helped push silver currency measures despite political defeats.
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Filipinos Attack near Manila. heavy losses reported
Manila dispatches describe rebels cutting rail and telegraph lines at Apalit and attacking Gen. Arthur's forces at San Fernando. American troops repulsed the assault with 33 killed, 20 captured and many wounded. Reports say Aguinaldo and Luna dispute leadership, with Luna murdered by guards after a confrontation. Sentiments on Luna's fate remain divided among observers.
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Strikes Hit Colorado Mines as Labor Wages Spark Closures
Report from Denver outlines a statewide wave of mine and smelter shutdowns as workers walk out over wage disputes. About thirty thousand men face layoffs within days while developments shift and several plants comply with eight hour laws.
Lord Wolsely to retire as commander-in-chief next month
London reports Lord Wolsely, long ailing, will retire as commander-in-chief of the British army next month. Lord Roberts is named his successor and will be replaced at Dublin by the lord with order of Connaucht. Florence mine tragedy reports two dead Cook and Priestman and another missing Arthur Ebar believed buried. Navy to display battleship models Maine Olympia Oregon at Paris exposition with treasury statement following.
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Archbishop Sourriesa Dead In Rouen Note
Rouen reports the death of Archbishop Sour riew born in 1825. He served successively as superior in a servers house of missionaries.
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Man Confesses Disposal of Victim's Effects in Vienna
In a Vienna case Chirage Jan OT Miethemess Kost denies killing his intended wife Marie Voedecka and admits disposing of her belongings. He pledges marriage to his current wife Annie Schirma and asserts he did not kill her. Police hold him ten days to complete extradition papers.
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Breckett Hit by Waterspout Flooding Town Under Ten Feet
News from Breckett about 120 miles west of San Antonio reports ten feet of flood water. Four missing and presumed drowned as a waterspout inundated the area. SP tracks and several bridges washed away, cattle killed, property losses heavy. Ft. Clark soldiers aid citizens and distribute government rations.
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Unique state of affairs at Xenia workhouse
A special dispatch from Xenia, Ohio reports the city council refusing funds for workhouse expenses. The board of directors issued a resolution releasing all prisoners and suspending work on the stone-pile indefinitely. Twenty eight prisoners will be released.
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Tennessee Volunteers fight insurgents at pumping station
Lieut Col Gracey Childers reports First Tennessee volunteers engaged insurgents near the pumping station but failed to force a decisive battle. The unit then landed at Iloilo and aided in its capture before returning. In Missouri, John F E Headrick, 20, was executed for the July 1 murder of James M Lail, with about 73 witnesses.
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Trade With the Barbadoes Becomes Reciprocal Treaty
The United States and Britain sign a four year reciprocal trade treaty covering Barbados and British colonies in the West Indies. The pact, under the Dingley act, reduces duties on certain imports while allowing exemptions and future extensions subject to ratification by the U S Senate.
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Storer Receives Audience With Queen Regent in Madrid
Mr Bellamy Storer arrives in Madrid for a formal audience with the queen regent. Premier Silvela presents him. two royal carriages convey him from the Hotel de Rome to the palace and back. No speeches were made to avoid incidents, amid cordial exchanges and well wishes for President McKinley. London dispatch notes National Trust meeting on June 7 chaired by the Duke of Westminster to discuss Muckross Killarney estates park purchase.
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St Louis Millionaire Benjamin Barnes Dies in Denver
Benjamin Barnes a St Louis millionaire died at the Windsor hotel in Denver at nine o’clock after a months long heart ailment. He was 56 and came to Colorado for health with his wife and three children. His body will be shipped to St Louis. A Cleveland Tribune dispatch reports stove makers plan a major gas coal and gasoline stove manufacturers’ combination controlling about half of U S output.
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Buffalo Chosen for Next Knights of Honor Meeting
Detroit Michigan June 17 Buffalo selected to host the next annual meeting of the supreme lodge Knights of Honor.
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Army health in Manila campaign sparks debate
A New York report claims Army health statistics for Manila battles were suppressed to mislead the public. It contrasts death tolls with civilian campaigns and cites a dramatic rise in survivability since earlier French and Egyptian campaigns.
A Warning To Kidnapers Sentencing in New York Case
A June New York trial centered on Marion Clarke infant daughter of Arthur Clarke. Leila Anderson and Carrie Jones faced charges with Barrow and his wife as accomplices. Jones pleaded guilty and drew four years in prison. Barrow’s wife and the others received varying terms. The case, heard with testimony on character, proceeded quickly to verdict. The Barrow case’s next phase was announced as forthcoming.
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Rio Grande Flood Ravages Eagle Pass and Brackett
June flood devastates the Rio Grande valley with Eagle Pass river rise to 49 feet isolating the town and washing away the iron bridge. Brackett city is reported wiped out and county records destroyed as residents become homeless and are sheltered by Fort Clark's cavalry.
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Victim in Baker Howard feud shot in Manchester Ky
James Howard dies after being shot near the Manchester courthouse amid the Baker Howard feud. The attacker fled, following a previous shooting of Tom Baker last week. London reporters note ongoing violence in the region.
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Funeral for Congressman in Lebanon Draws Missouri Visitors
Funeral services for late Congressman were held at the Lebanon cemetery with state, local leaders attending. President Bryan and Missouri figures joined a large crowd, including Gov. Stephenson and Mrs. Stephenson, in paying tribute as roses and wreaths were laid.
Bunker Hill Anniversary Celebrated by North Atlantic Marines
The twenty third anniversary of the battle of Bunker Hill was observed in Charlestown with Marines and sailors from the North Atlantic squadron. Four battalions of marines from New York Texas Indiana Massachusetts Wabash and Lancaster led by Col. B Cordhbrane, joined by four companies of The men behind the guns from the squadron under Capt. C J Train. Spectators witnessed parades as cheers and artillery salutes marked the event.
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Fever Diminishing in Panama Dispatch Reports
A Herald dispatch from Panama notes the fever is diminishing with no new cases this week among recently arrived priests from the Philippines. Steamers from Colon apply strict medical exams to passengers before embarkation. In Reading, Va on June 18 the Henks County grand jury ignored indictments against Reading Railway employees over the Exeter wreck that killed two and injured many.
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Vanderbilts Return Aboard Lucania from Liverpool
The Cunard steamer Lucania sailing to New York from Liverpool carries Mr and Mrs Cornelius Vanderbilt among its passengers as the vessel departs for transatlantic service.
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Unclear OCR Segment Details Patrols Amid Strife
Fragmented text describes armed parties moving through rough terrain with robbers and camps named Saltream and Saltivan. Mentions a Wall and merkin dle Wall as routes, with a later party following, and robbers breaking fast at a camp near a peach hedge. Details are highly garbled.
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Civil Law Supreme in Simonton Canteen Case
In Herrisborg Pennsylvania the common pleas court ruled that a military camp canteen serving liquor to soldiers could operate under a license even without regular state approval. The defense argued alignment with military law. prosecutors pressed for full state compliance and a guilty verdict.
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Fire Fly seizure ties to Spanish claimant rumors
Official confirmation arrives that the yacht Fire Fly was seized at a popular summer bathing spot 35 miles south of Bonieaus Framer with rifles said to be intended for Cartiets To be claimed the Fire Fly belongs to Lord Welibeartom seen as the representative of Don Carlos in England A well known Cartiet noted many have entered the country despite reported 6000 cifles seized The Fire Fly had arrived at Anew chow from Portmouth Reglend Chicago June
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Port Clintor Auction Sells Civil War Prison Isle
Port Clinton reports Joeba ron's island in Lake Erie, famed as a Civil War rebel prison, sold at auction for 45000 dollars. The sandusky bay island lies near the Sandusky area. Middlesboro authorities announce Harlem Courthouse factions consent to let the law run its course in the Lee Taylor feud.
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