Baltimore Bay Line fire devastates wharf area
A major blaze at the Bay Line wharf foot of Caion dock in Baltimore began at 2 25 pm amid hundreds of bales of cotton. The fire spread to oil warehouses and other docks, destroying sheds, a laundry, a furniture factory, and several vessels. Captain Darrius J Hill of the Packet company was badly burned while guiding a救 escaped crew. insurance estimated at 155000 for dock vessels and contents, with total damage about 400000.
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Stackhouse dies of heart disease in Washington
Representative Eli T. Stackhouse of South Carolina dies suddenly at his Washington home after a day in the House. He had left due to heat, spoke with his son, and died around 2 o'clock. Remains to be sent to Little Rock, care taken by the convoy committee.
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Foreign dispatches and world brief highlights
London reports on McKinley tariff debate in the House of Commons and India’s official stance on Chicago World’s Fair participation. Paris to Bordeaux explosion claims twenty crew fatalities aboard the Petrolia, likely from lightning and fire. Ascot races crown winners in two-mile events, while Staires of Stanley relief fame dies in Africa. Brussels liberals win big as Belgian politics tilt to manhood suffrage. King Oscar visits Potsdam. Baton Rouge hosts rival Louisiana Democratic conventions seeking unity. Florida prohibition outlines platform. Pittsburg fire devastates Chicora area. Jerry Simpson wins renomination in Kansas.
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Deadly Mare Island explosion toll and Roxboro Institute notes
The corrected Mare Island explosion list names killed including Geo Hittinger, Thomas Seymour, C O L Lindberg, Wm Washburn, and others. Bristow died of injuries, Hutton alive though paralyzed awaiting word on cause. Funerals held at 3:30 pm. navy orders investigation and possible court martial. inquest returned accidental death. Roxboro Institute commencement reports top story structure, faculty, and events from June 14 to 15 including speeches by Capt. C B Denson and Walter R Henry. valedictory by Miss Fannie Sergeant. roll of honor lists students by class. baseball and local matches noted with scores.
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Raleighs Centennial Prompts Unified Management Plan
The Raleigh centennial effort moves forward with a conference committee now empowered as the general committee of management. It may expand by ward representation, elect a permanent chair, secretary, and treasurer, and form standing and executive groups to advance the celebration. The Board of Aldermen will be asked to act on the resolutions.
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