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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1898
Page
2
A compiled week of events reports many casualties from various incidents, several fires, and assorted crimes. Political and religious developments appear alongside routine notices and brief local happenings.
Pekin reports grown acute tensions between the Tsung-Li-Yamen and Sir Claude MacDonald. A British fleet concentrates at Wei Hai Wei and Hankow, with ships under 5,000 tons mobilized on the Yangtze. The action targets China while ties with Russia remain cordial.
A fire at No. 92 Arch Street Boston gutted a four story building housing P. Grant printer with flames spreading rapidly to lower floors. When Engine Company No. 25 arrived a series of hot air explosions blew firefighters down the stairs injuring many and causing severe facial and neck burns.
Spanish colonial authorities in Havana treat merchandise from Santiago and other ports held by American forces as foreign and subject to customs. They are considering the future of local agriculture and manufacturing to propose a modus vivendi with the American government, with output kept in bond pending Madrid’s decision.
Minister Buck of Tokyo reports no dissatisfaction over the Hawaiian Islands joining the United States. He notes government and people trust that the U S will protect Japan and Japanese subjects there and that the press has shown no unkind expressions regarding annexation.
Two separate fires in New York City caused about 320000 in damage. The first at Jacob Coffman s brewery resulted from an ammonia tank explosion and losses reached 250000. The second, incendiary in origin, destroyed a double flat on the east side with 200 occupants asleep and many narrow escapes, fatally injuring Max Stein.
Alexander Scott died after a prizefight with Tommie Butler before the Greenwood Athletic Club in New York. He collapsed at the end of the tenth round and died at the hospital. Doctors cited kidney disease and unfitness to enter the ring. seconds and ring officials were arrested.
Sheriff Snow of Kalamazoo arrives in Chicago to escort Hack to Wagoner and Richland Michigan for the bank robbery of $52,500 in currency notes and stamps. Telegram reports Doc Ryan arrested in Cleveland as a second suspect.
The War Department orders a sixty day furlough for all volunteers who participated in the Santiago campaign and will apply the same policy to volunteers currently in Porto Rico upon their return.
In a long message, Aguinaldo says he is satisfied with American occupation and claims Filipinos are bound by it. The Manila special notes his yielding and endorsement of current control.
A partial ruin hit Bolzewinder described as a mini UK town with the church demolished. The blast damaged a church and nearby business and repurposed property, with losses estimated in the millions of marks.
Mrs. Carl Fleming of Chicago is found by her husband in Jersey City after a two week disappearance. A shark bit a bather in Prince's Bay Long Island, leaving him seriously wounded. Fire destroys High Falls pulp plant in Pyrites N Y with $300000 loss and $50000 insurance. Baron Le Matayer de Guichainville becomes U S citizen renouncing royal title. A fatal rear end collision near Sharon station Boston kills four and injures thirty eight. Navy yards plan multiple warehouses costing 75000 60000 and 30000. Ammonia tank explosion ignites Crescent brewery in New York prompting massive fires. Carnegie tunnel disaster near Pittsburg claims eight to ten lives with many injured. Rescue efforts save several, many workers buried alive.
D I Pearsons of Chicago offers fifty thousand dollars toward Fairmount College Wichita if supporters raise one hundred fifty thousand. The Stockville Nebraska coroner's jury binds Andrew Hawkins for the December thirteenth murder of Thomas Jensen with a blunt instrument.
Article outlines a corporate absorption in Johnstown Pa with the Cambria Steel Company absorbing a plant. The new firm will issue stock valued at 24 million dollars with Cambria holders entitled to subscribe for three shares per old share.
The South End Hotel in Tybee Georgia burned for a 50 000 loss, while Hot Springs Arkansas saw two hotels and several outbuildings burn with three deaths. In Memphis Alabama legal cases and Knoxville train wrecks marked a grim agenda of disasters and violence.
The White House confirms President McKinley will attend the peace jubilee at the Omaha exposition in October. A diplomatic cable from Guatemala reports General Morales has died and the revolution has collapsed. Navy engineer A G Menocal, court martialed for duty neglect at Brooklyn dry dock, is pardoned and will retire September 1. Internal Revenue confirms certification action by Washington official.
The notice states certificates of membership in the Wheelmen's Protective Association must bear Y-cent revenue stamps per dollar of premium. It also notes the document is a guaranty against theft loss rather than a traditional certificate.
A series of short items reports minor earthquakes in Scotland a cholera and typhoid surge in Belfast mine flooding in Silesia the birth of a daughter to Mrs. George N Curzon in Reigate a Danish thunderstorm with fatalities pianist Liveking’s arrest in Vienna England and Russia reach a China railway deal with China to pay Jamaica plans a plebiscite to seek U S annexation while Barbadoes prepares for a sugar conference and intercolonial cooperation efforts continue.
The pre mature explosion of dynamite at the Norsewothy mine killed Robert Eberstein. The piece notes Black Hills mines last twelve months yield an estimated eight million dollars in gold.
A compiled market update lists cattle, hogs, and sheep ranges across Chicago Indianapolis St Louis Cincinnati Detroit Toledo Milwaukee Buffalo New York. It covers wheat corn oats rye and secondary items with price ranges, including creamery butter and eggs.
A New York Sun correspondent details Admiral Dewey’s difficulties in the Philippines. German Admiral Von Diedrichs clashes over nighttime ship movements, flag signals, and the blockade rules. The Subig bay incident confirms American resolve as Irene and Raleigh engage, capturing prisoners and arms, while Von Diedrichs seeks to avoid outright war.
Japanese diplomats monitor peace talks between the United States and Spain and favor acquiring the Ladrones as soon as peace returns. Late papers say Japan should buy the islands from either side, while expanding fisheries interests and outreach.
The Navy will drydock and repair battleships in Admiral Sampson's fleet and equip ships with smokeless powder while Manila Bay armistice holds. Sailors from Santiago to receive shore leave. land forces reduced to about 100 000 with Iraz Jorgensen rifles and target practice resumed. If Spain or others threaten wartime aims, the U S will respond. Porto Rico shows cooperation as General Macias assists evacuation plans.
Dispatches from Havana describe dire living conditions with scarce provisions and high prices. The colonial regime maintains heavy customs duties, worsening poverty. Free kitchens feed about 341200 people daily, but demand far outstrips supply as women and children lie in the streets emaciated.
Neville Lubbock, adviser to British delegates at Brussels on sugar bounties, argues Jamaica should cede to the United States. He says it would greatly benefit Jamaicans as almost all island products go to America, while British treatment of West Indies colonies irritates locals.
Admiral Sampson denies Garcia comment that Cervera surrendered to Cubans and was handed to the navy. He notes few Cubans were present, sparking gunfire at Spaniards. He says Cervera was removed from his flagship by the Gloucester and later taken aboard the Iowa.
Spanish cabinet reviewed Manila capitulation terms cabled by Gen Tejeiro and applied to Manila only. Repatriation of Spanish troops awaits American decision. Gen Jaudenes, new Manila commander, had not sent a dispatch, latest explanation says Tejeiro’s dispatch was sent with Jaudenes but he forgot to sign it.
A Madrid dispatch states repatriating Spanish troops from the Antilles will cost 50,000,000 pesetas ($10,000,000). Total war cost reaches 3,000,000,000 pesetas ($600,000,000). A $10,000,000 fund from Cuba Porto Rico and the Philippines is planned to support the army.
Prescott Arizona claims its citizen furnished the first volunteer of the present war and that Captain ONeill of the Rough Riders led the first company to the front. A monument to his memory will be erected on the courthouse plaza in Prescott.
Gen Montoro, captain general of the Canary Islands, was dismissed by the Government for condemning the peace agreement and allegedly urging his troops to rebel. The action marks a cut in military leadership amid political tensions in the territory.
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