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Newspaper
Weiser Signal
Location
Weiser, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1896
Page
1
A stampede at a festival on the Khodinjnekoje plain yesterday killed peasants and injured many others as crowds surged for distributed souvenirs. Officials fear fatalities rise to 20,000 to 50,000 deaths. survivors and relatives mourn while a full inquiry begins.
Reports describe funerals at 2 p m and mourners at a Constantinople style scene. The account covers funerals and crowds, the Kremlin banquet, and the storm wreck in multiple towns with many missing or dead. It lists damaged infrastructure in Chicago Cincinnati Louisville Indianapolis Kansas City and more with morgue scenes and rescue efforts ongoing.
The senate considers key appropriation bills and prohibitory measures while aiming for an early adjournment. Senator Morgan plans to push the Cuban issue, and a second river and harbor bill faces the president’s veto. Proceedings begin at 1 o'clock with several votes likely this week.
Reports from Seneca Missouri describe severe flooding with approximately ten homes inundated. Mayor Machisinen appeals for aid as residents assess damage and casualties include Henry Anne Len Andre Mary Andre Mrs White and others. Prohibition candidate Crabtree announces resignation from state leverage party organizing in Pittsburgh.
Senator Morgan calls for postponing action on the Cuban resolution citing constitutional risk and potential for presidential war powers usurpation. He argues only Congress can declare war and warns a presidential move could destabilize government and trigger national crisis before the next election.
A relievelille dispatch reports New Baden and vicinity hit by a cyclone. silage destroyed and several homes left standing. Names listed include Adam Peter, Jacob Matleeb, PB Meyer and family, Mrs Stust and child, Peter Krank family, Jacob Lee, 14 Barnes, and a J Prektomr relative. Homestead aid planned with tentative dates and local rail traffic affected as hearings are set for June 15 regarding a lease dispute for the St Paul terminal.
A national fusion attempt failed as the new party organized under Logan of Ohio and St John of Kansas to unite forces with the national party. D J Thomas of Kentucky became secretary and M L Tod of Michigan treasurer, signaling a tentative leadership move amid party realignments.
A worker at Kendrick and Taivetton church mill suffered a leg injury when a mutftolt board broke. He fell ten feet, injuring the ankle and leg as a piece of iron forced through a toe region. Amputation may be required. condition described as serious but not mortal.
A fragmented report discusses Carter and the El Sante Jaca committees handling the Republican convention. It notes no communication between Chairman Carter and the committees about delaying or changing the convention date, and mentions building conditions and potential extensions of time with national committeemen.
In Parsons Pennsylvania a National Guard event at the rifle range ends in a fatality when a trainee is struck by a stray bullet. Initial reports describe the incident as a sudden table of gunfire and a moment of dire danger for the line on duty.
May London dispatch reports the colonial secretary Joseph Chamberlain receiving a note from Pretoria’s agent. The letter mentions clemency for prisoners if a payment plan is honored and the men refrain from undermining the republic.
In Chicago on May 1 the convention pledge committees plan a joint session with the treatment committee to adjust arrangements for two vacation halls. The meeting aims to coordinate poll turnout while ensuring the integrity of the event.
A Seattle woman identified as Miss Vangeline, daughter of Chief Sentite, died today from pneumonia after a waterfront accident. She was among workers at a local meat packing operation and was taken to the city hospital where doctors reported her condition as critical before she passed away.
Private advices from Cuba report a yellow fever outbreak as insurgents move westward toward Havana. In Bagua a fighting force attacked a plantation leaving several dead and a captain among the attackers killed in personal combat.
A historical report details Democratic and Silver factions within the national party, noting Teller and Warner leading Silver forces and potential crossovers with the Populists. It surveys expectations for state conventions, funding efforts, and possible alignments as the November election nears.
A garbled text fragment from a Washington May address references party causes and figures, mentioning the Republican and Democratic lines, pledges of reform, and the idea of a presidential candidate. It blends rhetorical phrases with unclear citations and scattered names, reflecting a disrupted newspaper clipping.
Crump the murderer of Phomils Ronan will be taken to the penitentiary tomorrow under sentence of imprisonment for life. One juror opposed capital punishment. otherwise Crump would have been hanged.
The Enquirer reports Kentucky counties like Campbell and Kenton weigh free silver stances for the Democratic convention. Delegates from several counties favor Carlile while some plan to seat on the silver question, with partial returns showing mixed loyalties as Kentucky counties report results from 16 counties.
In Washington a list of appointments and removals is recorded. Names include Albert Leonard, Fred Porter, Janet W. Harwood, Samuel Donley, Lis of Ehon H Poaslve, and others as postmasters or related officials with dates and locations such as Medina Linke and Chelan.
May 2 Chelan reports a discovered cave in the Hungerke name area on Coltumble Hyver near the Dauginn county side. Claims five quarts deposit of almont mol ver. Monitor mia owned by TeW Tvam sighted, Andrew TM Burleugh duties. Government and tourists shown interest. work forces developed the property.
The House plans to proceed on the river harbor bill and defense measures, with a vote expected Tuesday as the Jones-Brolem pinetion case and other pending amendments loom. Party lines and spoliation claims color debate while committee reports shape timing and passage prospects.
Report describes a May contest near a mine site where two men were killed or mortally wounded and four unknown assailants pursued by desperadoes. Brown's mark indicates rich mineral finds near a mute tie, with Norman and Wareer involved in exploratory work. Four assailants, including Tent, chased the party. Warner and Norman sustained injuries. no arrests reported.
In Hertoria on May 1, President Kruewer spoke of alleged deceit by Seymour Forts and communications issues. The speech referenced the current Nineteenth Century article by Reymour Port and noted reactions from officials including secretary to Sire Henry Horougham Lol and the governor of Giepe Colony.
Miss Sharpe of Spokane bid farewell to Moscow students at the Hotel Moscow after eight months teaching. The ceremony featured a critical audience and an excellent program as she prepares to return to Berkanegee State University on Sunday.
The Young Men’s Republican Club meets this evening at the municipal court room in city hall to discuss whether to express disapproval of the Everett state platform. Noted speakers have been arranged for the event.
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