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Newspaper
Silverton Silvertonian
Location
Silverton, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Aug 06, 1898
Page
2
Notes of crime and accident cover unusual finds and losses from wartime Spain and the Caribbean. Reports mention Spanish soldiers seeking U. S naturalization, a mass release of lepers, and transfers of troops. Detailing lawsuits, fires, ship seizures, and political tensions, the clip sketches a broad wartime mosaic across continents.
The Omaha exposition grounds are divided into three parts with state buildings grand plaza and Horticultural hall, government buildings and arts halls, and agricultural and international exhibitions. The main tract features a lagoon, a central canal, ivory tinted buildings, Oleander decor, gondolas on the lagoon, and an electric night fountain, all designed for a unified artistic effect.
Seattle report from M B Atkinson of New York describes 500 prospectors stranded 700 miles from Ashcroft along the Klondike route. The stragglers, aside from a few parties, live on scant rations as they await aid or direction. Chicago dailies announce a citywide price rise to two cents per copy starting August 1 due to war related paper and cost pressures.
In Savannah on July 30 Judge Emory Spear ruled the British ship Addla captured off Guantanamo Bay by the Marblehead a lawful prize of war. The vessel, chartered by a Spaniard, was en route to Guantanamo to evacuate refugees. An appeal to the supreme court will be filed.
A cyclone swept southern Buchanan county near Gower at 5 30 yesterday afternoon injuring several people and demolishing a dozen farm houses rain and hail accompanied the wind no loss of life reported. Other items note Spanish prisoners at Leavy island paid by the Spanish government and a Swiss find with vast timber figures.
Washington dispatches reveal a planned American commission to handle Cuba and the Philippines, with MILLS division moving toward Yauco and Ponce. The note to Spain seeks cession of Puerto Rico and other Caribbean gains, a naval station, and no debt assumption, while Dewey reports Aguinaldo's bold stance and, potentially, a large troop need to quell insurgents.
George Thompson, a colored man, was hanged this morning in St Louis for the murder by poisoning of Joseph Cunningham, who was the sexton of St Peter's Episcopal church, in September 1895. The death sentence was carried out after the crime was proven.
Report from July 29 describes General Henry's advance guard landing at Humacao moving through Yauco Talabon Sabana Grande and Ponce while Spaniards attempt to sabotage lines. Major Webb Hayes warns of uprisings as Miles coordinates fire army encampment and transport ships depart. Red Cross nurses request return to assist sick aboard Lamdael hospital ship.
A Seattle area freight train on the Seattle and International line was wrecked at night twelve miles from the city. A boy and two unnamed tramps are reported killed. The rail on a flat car carrying telegraph poles broke and the train ditched. Flax is being successfully grown near Victoria in southern Texas.
Early morning fire at the Berwin hotel on North State street started in a bicycle repair shop and spread to the basement and stairs trapping guests. Four dead including H A Tiedman and Anna Paulin, many injured. guests jumped or were rescued by firemen as stairways failed.
Report from Ponce on July 31 notes no forward movement for days as Brooke’s army corps and parts of the First corps arrive by slow transports. Wilson posts units along the road, a provost guard in the city, and Captain Allison heads provost marshal efforts. City residents celebrate liberators into the night amid rumors of a Spanish attack.
Washington Aug 1 the new bankruptcy law takes effect but few cases will be filed until November because the Supreme Court is adjourned until October and cannot issue rules. District courts may adopt forms if needed, though unlikely. National medical authorities foresee improved immunity from yellow fever this season.
Train timetable fragment shows Pacific Standard Time departures and arrivals for Kaslo South Fork Sproule's Whitewater Bear Lake McGuigan Junction London Cody Line with several stations listed and times, dated with Robert Irving and Geo Copeland as agents.
International Navigation and Trading Company introduces steamers International and Alberta on Kootenay Lake and River with five mile point rail connections to Northport Rossland and Spokane. Daily departures from Kaslo to Nelson and connections to United States points with new winter schedule and special Kaslo Nelson service Tuesday to Saturday. Bonner's Ferry and Kootenay River service links Kaslo Bonner's Ferry Boundary and Spokane connections with east and west trains. Kaslo B C October 1 1897.
Pacific Line presents a direct route to all East points and trans Pacific destinations. It advertises daily tourist car service to St Paul, service to eastern Canada and U S points, and sleeper dining cars on all trains. Tickets and baggage checked to destination with daily Rosebery connection from Silverton.
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