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Newspaper
Wilson News
Location
Wilson, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1899
Page
2
A massive fire at Coney Island destroys fourteen pavillions and hotels in the west end. Origin believed incendiary with two simultaneous outbreaks. Fireboats assist as wind shifts. five injured, many missing, total damage near one million dollars. Twenty five engines from Brooklyn and nearby towns respond.
Paris May 26 Rosa Bonheur a renowned woman painter of animal life died today in Paris at seventy seven. Born in Bordeaux in 1822 she studied animals in the streets and gained fame for Horse Fair and Hay Making Season in Auvergne. She was decorated with the Legion of Honor in June 1865.
Admiral Dewey will arrive in New York around October 1 after visiting various stops on the way home from Hong Kong. Secretary Long had asked for an estimated arrival time and left the timing flexible. Lieutenant Ward confirmed the plan to halt at several places en route to the United States.
Charles Johnson, second sergeant of Company M Ninth Immunes, was accidentally shot in the heart at Union Station in Harrisburg at one o'clock this morning and died instantly. He was en route to Highberry Louisiana, gathering packages when his revolver discharged during train call.
At Chapel Hill during the 164th anniversary, Bishop Thompson of Mississippi preached the baccalaureate. Judge H G Connor of Wilson gave the Law School address. Seniors presented a Zebulon B Vance bust, the class of 1879 mark was celebrated, and trustees met. Evening exercises include orations and a faculty reception.
Washington May 26 recall of Admiral Kautz is reported due to a letter to a Cincinnati cousin in which he calls himself a king maker. Germans displeased and expect recalls of officers, with Captain Goodrich to take the Newark’s place as the Samoan negotiations resume.
Paris May 30 Court of Cassation resumed session with usual precautions. Beaupre resumed report stating Esterhazy is undoubtedly the author of the bordereau for which Dreyfus is being punished.
Helsingford Finland May 26 The Finnish Diet after a long debate over new military law weighs a counter measure allowing some Russian institutions while Finland's principal rights would be curtailed by safeguards. The Diet session's imminent closing will widen the gap between Russians and Finns.
Cleveland Ohio May 26 Fire at the Ohio Sash and Door Factory destroyed the building with walls collapsing as firefighters fled amid burning debris. Loss pegged at eighty thousand dollars and equipment reportedly damaged beyond repair.
Decoration Day crowds fill streets as New York joins nationwide memorial celebrations. Manila honors fallen with prayers and epitaphs noting battles, while Havana marks the day with wreaths at graves and the Maine wreck. Memorial activities suspend business, with ships at half mast and batteries liturgical rites under Chaplains from Montana and Minnesota.
The A M College students urged Dr George Winston for president. The Morehead City Teachers Assembly is expected to attract large attendance June 13 to 18. Durham pharmacists form a local association with officers Blackwall, Hackney, Sneed, and Matthews. A fraudulent medical exam attempt was foiled at Asheville. Colonel Fleming Gardner, 83, ACL chief engineer, died in Denmark South Carolina after guiding a branch line survey. Clintons graded school defeat boosts private schooling prospects amid high taxes. American Tobacco plans factories in Japan as it expands there. Near Columbus Georgia, Bill Harriss shot planter John C Smith. authorities pursue the suspect after prior chicken thefts.
A collection of humorous quotes from Chicago News and Cincinnati Enquirer pokes fun at secrets luck love and daily life. The bits question modern logic tease common sense and end with a punchy exchange about thinking twice before speaking.
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