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Newspaper
Wilson News
Location
Wilson, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1899
Page
1
Washington reports the President has accepted or will accept the resignation of Secretary of War Alger. The move, discussed in the last fortnight, was to take effect later this year with a formal notice expected soon.
London dispatch reports serious leaks aboard the Shamrock discovered today. The vessel was ordered to proceed to Southampton for repairs after water filled the hull, with investigations locating a seam leakage tied to grounding off Southampton on June 28.
A Baltimore area wire reports that the United States refusal to arbitrate the Hazelton killing has created the greatest surprise. The piece notes American arbitration rates at The Hague are the warmest, and despite hostility the paper does not expect the matter to be pursued further.
Mrs. Virginia Holla wife of ex-President Holla of the A. & M. College died yesterday after a lingering illness at age 59. She was noted as a superior woman with a wide circle of acquaintances and her entire family were with her at passing.
The police prefect’s report on the royalist plot to overthrow the Government, published yesterday, is authenticated. Counts De Castellane and other defendants may face prosecution.
Former Texas Governor Hogg, famed for his Bryan campaign fire gimmick, rants about Tammany and Croker in Waldorf talk. He defends himself, praises Croker, and jokes about the July Fourth scene as he mingles with New York society.
In Pottsville Pennsylvania an attempted wreck on the Philadelphia and Reading passenger train was foiled when a heavy brake shoe and heel weighing about 150 pounds were placed on the track by two seven year olds and an eight year old. The youths Ruskie Maikie William Anma and Robert Evans were arrested for the act. The front wheel of the locomotive moved the obstruction away, preventing disaster.
In Louisville on July 11, Democrats opposing Goebel call for a mass meeting at Mount Sterling Courthouse next Monday to discuss actions aimed at defeating Goebel in party affairs.
A morning blaze in a Monroe street tenement injures 13 and threatens three deaths. Harris Basak and family were rescued after awakening to smoke filling halls. five of eight in one family severely hurt, the infant spared in its cradle. About 175 residents evacuated.
The Olympia arrived at Suez with Admiral Dewey and officers reported in excellent condition after naval fever, now quarantined with no shore contact except press boats. After passing the canal she may proceed to Triest and then Gibraltar or New York.
A high tension manhole in the electric conduit at the corner of Church and Fulton streets exploded this morning. A pillar of flame rose above St Pauls church while a Sixth Avenue car passing by was lifted from the rails. Fifteen passengers escaped unhurt but greatly excited.
Washington July 12 reports said President McKinley planned to let Cubans vote on annexation. The President stated no such plan is contemplated and would not be requested. He noted independence would likely win if such a vote occurred.
Washington July 11 the President issues an order extending the protection of the American flag to shipping belonging to residents of Porto Rico and the Philippines all ships owned by island residents at the time of the ratification exchanges are included in the order
Paris reports say Gen Jamont will stay in charge with full confidence of the government and no replacement is planned. In Washington, officials deny that Secretary Alger has resigned or that his resignation was requested.
In Washington on July 12 Charles E. Gibbes former Ebbit House proprietor and later Wormley’s Hotel owner killed himself with a pistol after business reverses and his wife's death. The Mason’s take charge of his body. Cotton Market.
New York quotes show July at 5.50 cents per pound, August 5.53, September 5.56, October 5.63, November 5.67, December 5.72, with July 5.50 for July delivery and subsequent months listed.
Scotland Neck reports the death of Dr William R Wood former superintendent of the Raleigh insane asylum and a prominent North Carolina physician at his home yesterday.
Bayonne police arrest two men and a girl on a roadside. The men kiss and hug the girl who offered no objection. Both men receive thirty day sentences.
On Capitol Steps. Washington July 12 Secretary Long cabled that it is proposed to present Admiral Dewey with the sword voted by Congress on the Capitol steps in Washington No answer has been received.
A gang of four men held up a train in New Mexico and threatened a crew at work. Authorities reported the incident as a robbery with intimidation, with no injuries listed. Local investigators are pursuing leads and reviewing surveillance footage.
Four men robbed southbound No. 1 of the Colorado & Southern Railway five miles south of Folson, N M. They dynamited the express car and fled on horseback after firing shots. Officials say no money was taken though outside parties claim a large amount was in the express safe. The incident echoes a previous hold up at the same spot last September.
General Leonard Wood in command of the Santiago department issues an absolute quarantine. All government officers and workers except quarantine staff barred from entering the city. Mayor ordered to close hotels saloons and restrict liquor sales. American guards arrest intoxicated Americans. Headquarters moved to Christo.
The Paris is fully afloat and anchored in a creek after striking rocks. Divers repair the holes and pumps are functioning. tow to Falmouth is planned tonight if weather holds.
Schedules report in Lebo Kansas notes a man named H McClaa abducted Peequa's five year old adoptee Violet at gunpoint and drove away. Agents from Lyon County and the sheriff are pursuing east and a reward is offered.
Mrs Catherine Pritts near Ebenezer was preparing a rope tied to her hand when the animal suddenly jerked free. The force ripped the thumb from her hand, leaving bone and flesh exposed as the thumb fell away.
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