11 Sep 1899
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Newspaper
Silver State
Location
Winnemucca, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1899
Page
1
Paris and London notes show universal condemnation of the verdict with Esterhazy’s denial and calls for clemency. Dreyfus supporters urge pardon while German and American outlets discuss political fallout and potential treaty impact. A Kansas City duel challenge and Paris talks of pacification accompany the spread of reactions.
Governor Lind and Minnesota officers arrived with prominent citizens to welcome returning Minnesota volunteers. They were greeted by Governor Gage’s staff in Oakland and escorted to San Francisco headquarters. The party planned two troop discharges by Northern Pacific and Great Northern routes and a banquet in Minneapolis with a Golden Gate Park review later in the week.
State Senator Lewis K. Merry Jr of Pennsylvania testified before the Industrial Commission arguing railroads promote the Standard 641 Company and that the 1872 contract with the South Improvement firm remains in force. He alleged ongoing railroad discrimination favoring the Standard Company to the present hour.
A courier reports the French mission led by Fourreau and Lamy was wiped out by Tuaregs, with 100 Europeans killed and parts of their caravan captured. Dispatches later clarified the fate, noting the Foureau Lamy expedition had long since arrived at Aguibes, contradicting the initial report.
Reports from Pretoria and London describe distress in the Transvaal with refugees arriving in Cape Town and Durban. Officials discuss cabinet decisions, troop movements, and rising war prospects while British Admiralty coordinates transports. A U S cruiser Olympia incident and Dewey visit noted.
A cable from General Otis reports Captain Charles L. Collins of the Twenty third Infantry died at Cebu on the seventh from appendicitis. The dispatch lists numerous war related deaths and illnesses with varied causes across multiple infantry and artillery units. The Manila scene notes the Imus mayor's disappearance amid insurgent rumors and mentions the transport Senor arriving from San Frances. Hood's Sarsaparilla is advertised as a blood enhancer.
Premier George Houston Reed and the cabinet resigned after the NSW Assembly passed a vote of confidence in the ministry by 43 to 4 on September 7. Opposition Leader Lyne was asked to form a new cabinet.
The September 1 condition report from the Department of Agriculture puts cotton at 68.5, down from last month and well below the ten year September average. The decline is blamed on long-continued civil strife and heavy local damages, worsening the crop outlook in many districts.
The McGovern Palmer bantamweight title fight at the Tuckahoe was postponed from 3 B M to 4 P M and may delay again if weather remains unfavorable. Palmer weighed 125½ pounds and McGovern 114½. both trained hard and confidence was high. The purse totals $10,000 with $7,000 to the winner and $2,000 to the loser, plus picture privileges.
Preparations are complete for the reception of Captain Mayo Dyer of the cruiser Baltimore and the award voted by Baltimore city council for his Manila gallantry. The recipient arrived from Wilmington, Delaware, escorted by a committee, with a brief reception at Mayor Malster's office, a parade in the afternoon, and ceremonies at naval hall later attended by Secretary of State Hay and other dignitaries.
Delegations are arriving in Chicago for the trusts and combinations conference starting Wednesday. Inter-State Commerce Commission Chairman Martin Knapp registers as a key participant. Over fifty more invitees include Albert Shaw, J F Georgia, C Tennessee, A R Graham, A W Edwards, W D McHugh, B P Moore, and others. Texas telegrams show travel to Chicago. about 500 delegates expected. The program features about fifty speeches with a five minute general addressing segment.
A Navy Department cable from Admiral Dewey says the Olympia left Gibraltar for New York with the signal New York on the 28th. The voyage is estimated at about fourteen days, with possible calls at the Azores or Bermuda. In New York the Dewey celebration parade will feature over thirty thousand uniformed men and commands from the G A R and Confederate veterans.
The report details a deadly gas incident in a residence where two men and a boy perished from suffocation. Fire officials responded as the blaze damaged the home and surrounding area, with mournful witnesses noting the swift collapse of the structure.
A brief telegraph notice from Gibraltar dated September reports a U.S. naval hero who lost an arm in the service for Admiral Dewey. The item notes the sacrifice and honors the unnamed sailor's patriotism.
New York sept 11 The clothing left on the Brooklyn bridge by a man who jumped last night was identified today by Hugh McLaughlin of Brooklyn as the property of his brother Edward McLaughlin Edward McLaughlin has fled for some weeks in a lodging house in Brooklyn
A Benson Arizona bulletin says a clash occurred at Naco between cowboys and Mexican guards with several killed. In Kobe, Japan the Morgan City wrecked September 1 near Ore nochi is hoped to be saved as divers work to float the vessel.
British steamer Damara Captain Willers arrived at Queenstown from Liverpool via St John’s to replace a non union crew member. Rain outlook improves in Western India easing famine fears. crop prospects strengthened by more rain. Reports note a prominent racehorse figure Warren Abbot’s passing and Cuban prisoners released from Spanish authorities in Madrid. Hood’s Sarsaparilla advertised for purifying blood and Hood’s Pills for coughs and consumption.
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