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Newspaper
Winona Daily Republican
Location
Winona, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1899
Page
1
British troops are at Cape Town prepared for instant deployment to Kimberley. Natal volunteers are officially notified to be in readiness for active service.
June 21 dispatches report Cape Town halting war office contracts as regiments ready to leave for Kimberly. An engine driver saw a man drilling near Houthkaal, alleged to be Dutchmen aiding Boers. Natal volunteers told to stand by for service. The Daily Telegraph cites Bulwer as possible commander in South Africa.
Police in Travancore are severely beaten and forced to retire as rioters seize guns and ammo. Rioters cut ears for earrings. about 450 houses burned at Samboovadagarai. A Daily Mail dispatch from Simla reports looting and mass killings in Tinnevelly district with many victims hacked and burned.
June 21 report from St Johns notes the British sloop Buzzard and the Columbine have sailed for the Bay islands to investigate alleged French vessel misconduct on the treaty coast. A colonial magistrate says a French commodore sent armed men to seize fishing nets, prompting protests over territorial rights.
In Slatina Romania rioters clashed with police during elections. Troops were deployed near Bucnanest and fired on the mob, killing several and wounding many. The unrest followed election demonstrations about 100 miles west of this city.
The Standard Oil Company plans to move its headquarters from Cleveland to New York on July 1, giving up its Ohio charter. The Cleveland office force drops from about 60 to under seven, with the city to remain a branch office in the network.
The grand jury indicted Daniel Coughlin and William Armstrong. Coughlin charged with offering a bribe to juror John F. Taylor. They are also indicted for conspiracy to obstruct the administration of public justice.
Harry Hough, assistant cashier of the Cocheco National Bank in Dover New Hampshire, after three weeks away, was arrested in Boston and brought back to Dover. He repaid $5,500 to the bank’s receiver, allegedly taking $3,000 in gold and $2,500 in bills from the vault on the day he left town.
A meeting of 70 Nebraskans in Omaha voted to give the First Nebraska volunteers a hearty reception on their return from the Philippines, reflecting local pride and support for the service.
A blast rocks Pick Island near Fong injuring several and prompting emergency response. Authorities cordon the area as investigators inspect debris and secure the scene. Local residents report hearing a loud explosion at dusk with windows shattered in nearby homes.
Fragmentary note records a battle scene with the new brick storage house and bakehouse, the orderly sergeant's residence, several wooden structures, and Private Wells of Battery H who was killed.
The Manila situation is described as very serious by Major General Nelson A. Miles at the Waldorf Astoria. He says he does not discuss Philippines matters but confirms uncertainty over volunteering pads and notes no decision has been made. Rear Admiral John O. Watson arrives in New York aboard the Zafiro and hoists his flag on the Baltimore.
The Wisconsin grass twine plant in Osmkosh is merged with other plants into the American Grass Twine Company. Authorized capital stands at 18 million dollars. Included are the Northwestern Grass Twine company with Wisconsin and Minnesota plants and a new plant to be built at Superior, Wisconsin.
Private advices in Washington say The Hague conference may be deemed nominally successful despite earlier failure. The message notes allied powers opposed the plan and signals limited progress amid uncertain outcomes.
Rioting surged in Cleveland as street railway strike tensions rose. A 2000 strong crowd blocked two crosstown cars at Central and Wilson, bricks shattered windows, and a non-union motorman was injured. A later attack near the South Side line sent motorman and conductor fleeing. no arrests reported. A mob of about 5000 gathered to threaten non-union workers housed at the Holinden Avenue barns, with police present to protect operations.
Report says a proposed arbitration agreement would satisfy broad demand while using safeguards that limit items to be considered by the tribunal. Germany's stance lags slightly behind other powers as disaffection appears wider than surface suggests. Other American goals like protecting individual property from seizure at sea are said to be irretrievably lost.
Seattle dispatch reports a mining party tied to Prince Luigi of Italy has struck it rich near Port Clarence Alaska at a government reindeer station. A letter from Charles E Chard says two companions and he earned about 20 dollars a day with a rocker and potentially 100 dollars a day with sluicing. Morrissey Makess Poor Showings. Peter Maher defeated Mike Morrissey in one round at Lenox Athletic Club.
Michael Hurry died from injuries after a New Richmond cyclone strike at Saint Paul hospital. Louis Turnow and M J Scott are discharged and return to New Richmond. Mrs Tom Baker in Kentucky is dying from nervous prostration after her husband’s death. Ad in Manchester notes quiet but possible trouble at any moment.
General Leonard Wood, military governor of Santiago Province, has been offered the presidency of the Washington Traction and Electric Company of this city. He is said to be weighing the matter with consideration.
Fragmentary OCR notes from Mississippi describe a lynching event with unclear victim and suspects. The text references a man described as negro and a woman named Bessie Belond, with dates in June and a note about a Monday or Wednesday incident.
A mob overwhelmed 20 policemen at the barns and tore fences before rioters shattered cars. Non union workers fled to the attic while wagons of police arrived and dispersed the crowd. Elsewhere on the South Side switches were torn up and the track blocked.
A Buffalo conference of dock workers failed to order a general strike after freight handlers were urged to return to work. No action was planned until Longshore association President Keefe arrives to assess the situation and report back. A telegram was sent urging Keefe to come to Buffalo immediately. Marcus Daly plans to move to Colorado from Montana bringing $6 to $10 million to invest in a stock ranch and refining ventures.
Major John H. Frame with the North Dakota volunteers commended his battalion for its conduct in the February 4 and 5 engagement. He writes glowingly of officers and men. Also notes Captain Keonard of the Third Ohio Cavalry, who killed himself by hanging amid despondency over health in Toreno Ohio on June 21.
Not the men wanted by officials here. The three men arrested south of Yellowstone Park on suspicion of Union Pacific train robbery have been released after an investigation showed they were not the suspects.
A local measure failed by a vote approaching eight to one as turnout remained light and interest was minimal amid a quiet election day.
A June storm swept central and eastern Indiana killing a man and a cow near Daleville when struck by lightning. Homes near Eaton were destroyed, railway lines near Muncie blocked by trees, wheat fields damaged by hail and wind, Marion County recorded heavy rain and cyclone-like winds, and Grant County reported extensive damage.
Chicago police and Postoffice Inspector Stuart busted one of the citys largest mail robberies as Walter Porter and John Newman, post office wagon drivers, were arrested. Porter confessed implicating Newman. Loot, including letters money orders and checks, was found at 260 South Halsted Street with a $20000 check among the pile.
A June 21 street brawl on Stewart Avenue in Chicago pitted Jewish and Christian youths in a roughly 200-strong melee. Fists clubs struck repeatedly, police intervened as violence escalated and both sides fled amid injuries and a riot call.
Hartville Mo June 21 John Kennedy known as the Crackerneck was convicted of train robbery in Macomb Missouri on January 3. The jury found him guilty and sentenced him to 17 years in the state penitentiary. The death penalty could have been imposed under Missouri law.
A violent rain and hail storm swept Ames Indiana on June 21 smashing about half the town’s window lights. Streets flooded heavily and country reports note extensive steel losses.
The Wisconsin varsity crew reached Poughkeepsie, N Y from Madison. Coach McConville says the squad is in excellent shape and ready for competition.
In the Western League Buffalo Columbus and Milwaukee Minneapolis games reported 11 to 0 and 11 to 8 with Kansas City 11 St Paul 8. Standings show Columbus Minneapolis Detroit Indianapolis Milwaukee St Paul Buffalo Kansas City ranks. In the National League Chicago Boston 1 5 in thirteen inns Cleveland 7 9 Cincinnati 3 2 Louisville 1 Baltimore 2 Pittsburgh 2 New York 4 St Louis 3 Washington 5. Team standings list Brooklyn Boston Baltimore Philadelphia Chicago St Louis Cincinnati Pittsburgh New York Washington Louisville Cleveland.
Paris reports a prolongation of the cabinet crisis, with MM. Dupuy and Lockrey pressing President Loubet to relinquish duties soon. Bourgeois’s potential ministry formation is discussed amid Hague peace conference acclaim, while Waldeck-Rosseau blasts former allies as treasonous.
Chicago Jews and supporters nationwide raise funds for testimonials to Captain Dreyfus Emile Zola and Colonel Picquart. Plans include a gold mounted sword for Dreyfus, a solid gold pen for Zola, and a gold roving cup for Picquart with engraved inscriptions.
At the Cuban club meeting in BanNuago de CeBa on June 21 a resolution urged soldiers to take the American gratuity and lay down their arms. Some politicians argued for dignified surrender without money, but were a small minority. Local business circles expect improved trade once the fund disbursement of about $1,000,000 reaches the province.
Omaha railway officials report wholesale thefts from freight cars entering Chippewa Falls Wisconsin during the past week. Eighteen cars were broken into and merchandise valued at several hundred dollars was stolen from the cars.
Detectives aided by city police plan raids on multiple houses to tackle a suspected organized gang stealing items. Arrests are expected as part of the crackdown.
A collage of humorous and pointed remarks from early 20th century papers. Snippets lampoon Russia Britain Spain and other topics with wry commentary on politics finance and technology.
A string of satirical comments from various papers targets Chicago Boston St Louis and other cities. Jokes poke at gas light politics river fires aldermen and urban fears while remarking on longevity research and misaligned civic plans. The quips reflect early 20th century metropolitan rivalries and headlines.
In a flurry of satirical pieces, papers poke at William Waldorf Astor linking him to Balaam, Spaniards, and a long European heraldry tale. Cartoonish quips question his native land loyalty and claim a distant royal or noble lineage, noting a reformulated surname Azor. Reston Traveler and others weigh in.
Readable fragments mention Norrora of Ps youl er¢r and Lae le eth Weete Warder. The text references a warder or official in a historic setting with unclear details and partial phrasing. No concrete actions, dates, or named organizations are discernible.
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