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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1899
Page
5
A mining firm reports a substantial payment for the Big Zinc Mine at Joplin. Local capital investment increases as the deal signals confidence in the ore project and regional supply prospects.
On November 28 in Manila Bay the Manauense carrying 400 weary soldiers and sailors faced a severe leak with buckets used to bail water since November 17. First Assistant Engineer Dunleavy was under arrest and the captain said greenhorn crew prevented disaster while a desertion risk loomed.
Hans Hanson brings a troupe of fine dancing comedians to the Graham Friday evening. The program also features a strong singing section with a polished singing company.
Reports detail the Pekin seaward voyage in a typhoon with 420 on board and lifeboats for 213. Officers praise troops while criticizing engineers as crew endured dark holds, rising water, and burning seas. Bailing crews faced injury and peril for two and a half days as engines failed.
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