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Newspaper
The Jefferson County Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1900
Page
9
A temporary wooden footbridge at the Paris Exposition collapsed beneath a vast crowd, killing nine and injuring nine. The structure had been condemned as unsafe that morning, yet was not open to the public. Rescue efforts followed as debris was cleared and victims were aided.
Admiral Dewey departs Washington for a Western tour to Chicago Jacksonville St Louis Memphis Nashville and Knoxville to attend commemoration events for Manila Bay with Mrs Dewey and Lt Caldwell. He declines making political remarks stating the trip should remain nonpolitical and is greeted by about 1000 spectators.
Governor W. S. Taylor arrived in Lexington from Washington to address rumors of an indictment. He planned to check for charges in Frankfort and then return to Washington. His wife accompanied him as supporters pledged to aid him.
Report from April 30 states British forces will continue to hold Thaba N Chu to deter future raids. Commandos operating toward Sposre are claimed to be quietly protecting farms, though some Boers in rear areas may face disturbances.
An fragmented OCR note hints at a rush to Cape Nome with garbled text that includes partial phrases about a journey or expedition. The readable bits suggest a tale of pursuit or movement toward a northern locale, but specifics are unclear.
From Constantinople April 23 a note handed to the Turkish minister by the sultan is described as an ultimatum in tone though time for reply is not set. The Porte resists concession while the United States prepares steps to enforce its demands. Turkey’s move to send a naval expert to America and a plan to buy a cruiser are seen as stalling tactics linked to indemnity. Washington notes continue on duties and treaty violations as embassies prep to press abolition of prohibitions.
The U S S Dolphin bearing Charles Herbert Allen, newly appointed civil governor of Porto Rico, anchored at San Juan at 10 this morning. A crowd on the wharf watched as ships. a band played, and officials and residents greeted the arrival with surprised remarks and curiosity.
Oberlin Carter, late captain in the United States Army, arrived at Leavenworth under Justice Department orders. Newspaper reporters were not allowed to interview the prisoner who was immediately dressed in prison garb.
The Ottawa Hull blaze, starting yesterday and still out of control at 5 am, leaves about 12 000 to 16 000 people homeless and damages estimated around 17 million dollars. Ten lives are confirmed lost with three more fatalities reported.
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