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Newspaper
The Pioche Weekly Record
Location
Pioche, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1899
Page
2
Rumors of Boer forces on the Tugala river unfold as conflicts widen with Transvaal and Free State tensions. Across the globe, trade, health, and politics frame a turbulent week with stockpiles in New York and a call for a Paris exposition commissioner in Chicago.
The Roberts of Utah case opened with questions on the Edmunds Tucker Act plea and polygamy. Roberts admitted the 1880 court record but denied guilt on unlawful cohabitation, challenging committee jurisdiction as unconstitutional. He urged immediate seating rights and warned federal action against polygamy in Utah.
The Kentucky State Election Board issues a finding that W. F. Taylor for governor and the Republican ticket were elected based on county returns. The majority report says canvassers cannot probe returns beyond face value. certificates of election are to be issued. A minority voice opposes endorsing fraud and warns of bayonet and fraudulent ballots.
Washington reports Capt Green of the Havana naval station says the disinterring and sealing of Maine victims’ remains buried in Cuba will be completed by the 15th. The Texas has arrived at Norfolk and will depart for Havana to board the caskets upon arrival. Notarbartolo Murder Trial Shocks Italy. Cheyenne Boilermakers Strike Ends with Return to Work at Prevailing Wages.
Washington reports detail a senate resolution directing the judiciary committee to investigate polygamy, polygamous marriages, and public office eligibility linked to Utah. It seeks steps on measures to prevent polygamy and questions appointments by the President involving polygamy concerns.
A British seaman narrator recounts a voyage to Matanzas and Havana, meeting old shipmate Sam Weston and joining Hislop aboard a brig named the palacea. After a night in a haunted cabin with two dead Spaniards, eerie lights, and a feared ghost tale, the narrator discovers the fright was caused by his dog Hector and the green beacon, ending with a return voyage to the Clyde and a moral about fear.
In late 1997 aboard the British torpedo-mat Thrasher bound from St Ives to Falmouth, stoker Lynch saved his comrade James Paul from a bursting steam pipe. Lynch plunged his upper body into the cauldron of steam to pull Paul free, delaying his own escape and suffering severe burns. For this act of self sacrifice he received the Albert Medal, recognizing gallantry in saving life at sea.
The piece notes Clemens Mark Twain is no longer in financial straits after repaying debts with lucrative work and global lecture tours. It reports his lecture profits may fund a new book, possibly following Lincoln Abroad, as Collier's Weekly hints.
A historic report estimates 229 209 immigrants for the year with 135 779 mates and 2 524 remarks. The piece lists country contributions including Italy 8 513, Germany 17 101, Russia 29 000, Poland 4 726, Ireland 26 118, Britain 12 000, Austria Hungary 40 000, Sweden 14 998, Norway 4 988 and Turkey 4, noting total funds brought by migrants around 3 862 077 and highlighting several states as leading destinations.
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