01 Jul 1899
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Newspaper
Silver State
Location
Winnemucca, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1899
Page
1
Attending the conclusion of a year’s work, graduates received their diplomas at Winemucca High School. Three students were mentioned as completing the program and taking part in the exercise.
The Winneh mucca High School class of 1M held an evening program in Arthur Hall. Diplomas were presented to graduates as a large crowd attended. Students performed songs, recitations, solos, and a final multi-part drill, with remarks from Superintendent D. Van Duzer and Professor Winfrey.
The Joint High Commission furthers a Samoa settlement while Chief Justice Chambert hints at voluntary retirement and possible reassignment. The commission abolishes the Samoan kingship but final approval rests with the three powers, with room for future adjustments.
Secretary Alger held a hearing on harbor lines at Seattle and Tacoma with Great Northern Railways president J. J. Bid and Northern Pacific vice-president Daniel Lamont. Disagreement emerged over waterfront boundaries and harbor access.
Leased wire from Silver State covers Wallace Idaho incident. Porter testifies he warned Sheriff Young on April 26 about armed men and asked for a deputy. Young declined, saying he would refer the matter to his deputy. Cor respondent Malatt recalls a pre riot talk where Young objected to stories and urged sending the best reports. Eyre and several deputies were said to be union members.
The Silver State reports Secretary Alger revoked the portion of the War Department order directing annulment of Briggs-Seabury bid and the invitation of new bids for forty 2-inch guns and related mounts. The penalties for delay on their current $700,000 contract were approved.
Reported strike at the Blamestead Steel Works of the Carnegie Company unsettles workers after mass dismissals tied to union activity. Meetings with Superintendent Corey and secret gatherings by the Amalgamated Association provoke fear. several plants shut or run at reduced capacity while the Amalgamated signs a broad wage scale with other firms.
A leaky telegraphic report outlines US Mint finances for the fiscal year showing totals for gold and silver coinage, with quantities pilfered, minted, and melted. The piece cites overall metal output, coin types, and a large number of issue locations.
A July incident in Pittsburg with alleged Black community involvement left one person dead and another seriously injured. Police and emergency responders were dispatched to the scene. Further details remain limited as investigators review evidence and seek witnesses.
On French soil a confrontation at a steel works led to revolvers drawn and a fusillade. John Henry Moore of Roanoke Va was killed by a stray bullet while James Lease survived a thigh injury and Henry Stuart was fatally wounded. Stewart started the effort to redress an alleged wrong against his younger brother by John Scott who escaped. Scott remains at large.
Denver denounces arbitration in a Labor Board case while ex governor Grant declines involvement citing no direct business with the smelter union. Passengers arriving in New York include international envoys and officials. Fire hits Colorado Vel Company mine at Newcastle with floodwater endangering workers. Brussels ministers warn electoral bill amid royal talks. Gettysburg statue ceremony honors Major General Reynolds. Pittsburgh mills face a 23 percent wage strike. 200 workers at risk of layoff. Tacoma man Peter Miller receives twenty years for murder.
Louis Vernon Harcourt eldest son of Sir William Vernon Harcourt wed Miss Mary Ethel Burne daughter of Walter Burns head of J. P. Morgan & Co. in New York. The ceremony at St Margaret's Westminster was led by the Bishop of Winchester Randall Davidson. Ten bridesmaids. notable guests included Joseph Choate and Henry Lodge. The couple received about 700 presents.
Large Brooklyn warehouse at Forty second Street owned by the Bush Company burned. About 10 000 bales of cotton were destroyed or water soaked. Estimated loss reaches 250 000 with no injuries reported. Also reports of a death sentence for George Puttman at California State Penitentiary and a horse race victory credited to Admiration.
The fiscal year 1894 shows debt in cash terms at 31456 820 285, a decrease from June 1898 by 13157172. The report attributes the drop to higher cash on hand with total interest bearing debt 1046048750, noninterest debt 1218300, and debt bearing one interest 489498653 totaling 1436700708. It notes 55522660 in certificates and treasury notes offset by equal cash. Net cash balance stands at 281280468 with demand liabilities of 626580669 leaving the stated net position.
Dreyfus reached Rennes by train from Quiberon at 1:30 A M and was taken to the local prison under heavy guard. He appeared in good health with gray hair and reddish beard, wearing a blue suit and gray overcoat, while crowds gathered and a tense landing drew police and gendarmes to the harbor.
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