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Newspaper
Wilson News
Location
Wilson, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1899
Page
1
Trinity College graduation events include Kilgo and White addresses, a $50,000 gift from B N Duke, and a painting presentation of Washington Duke. A fatal accident at Simms & Co’s mill prompts condolences and funeral arrangements as Duke’s gift endows library funds and the endowment. Japan seeks English support over Liaotung Peninsular massacre reparations.
Plainfields New Jersey June 7 details a head on collision near Brook between a freight and coal train causing wreckage of 15 cars and two locomotives. The Lehigh and Central roads are blocked as a result of the crash.
Tom Baker and his brothers Doc and Jim arrived in Manchester under guard and will surrender if protection is guaranteed. Troops will guard them until cases are settled as factions claim no intent to kill and insist on law enforcement.
Davidson North Carolina June 7 Hon KR Glenn of Winston delivered the literary address on Duties of Our Educated Christian Manhood. Rev Mellwaine opened with prayer. The corner stone of the new chemistry laboratory was laid by Dr Paul Barringer. Eighty five alumni attended a banquet. Trustees at A and M College in Raleigh met, voting four ballots without result. Milner Kruger conflict ended in failure. Sister Margaret Anna Cusack Nun Ken lare died at Leanington near Warwick.
Paris reports the government plans to demand Esterhazy's extradition from England. The Echo de Paris says General Zode will replace Zurim as Military Governor of Paris.
The New York thermometer rose to 86 degrees by 9:30 AM on June 7 with predictions of a hotter day ahead. Several people reportedly collapsed from the heat even in the early morning hours.
London reports a continent wide heat wave with temperatures around 36 in the shade. Several deaths are attributed to the heat as Europe endures extreme weather across major regions.
An oil car struck by lightning near Flint Pere Marquette exploded. Five tramps were killed or burned. Nine cars and the bridge were destroyed.
Amb Choate and Lord Salisbury finalize a provisional Alaska boundary line. The joint commission will pursue further talks with ratification only remaining to finalize the accord. Dillon's trail remains the sole obstacle to full settlement after years of contention.
Four alleged tramp thieves stole a hog near Kenly North Carolina and fled toward Selma. They were pursued and captured at Bagley after feasting on barbecued meat, ending the night’s crime spree.
Manila June 7 President Schur man sails Friday for a three weeks trip to the southern islands to inspect local governments. He will return in July while the other areas stay longer. The 2d Oregon areas return to America, 1st California comes next then 1st Colorado and Nebraska.
Fire at the Frederick Sesser Co store in Brooklyn caused a quick employee evacuation. All workers reportedly escaped unharmed despite a large blaze and extensive smoke.
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