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Newspaper
Winona Daily Republican
Location
Winona, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1899
Page
1
A fragment hints at a May clash involving Hoppen with tensions simmering. Averted conflict suggests negotiations or delays, but patience grows thin as parties brace for developments. The text remains unclear on participants or outcomes.
Joseph Chamberlain addressed Unionists in Emmingham on the Transvaal question. He said British garrisons in Cape Colony and Natal cost £500000 yearly and criticized Boer contempt for friendly advances. He warned that without a just, firm settlement the peace of South Africa could fail and Britons would demand decisive action.
The queen and royal party witnessed a review of about 18 600 troops at Aldershot on the plains with 15 000 infantry 600 guns and 18 000 horses. The event signaled readiness for any emergency and drew the Duke of Cambridge Prince of Wales Duke of York Grand Duke Michael of Russia and other royals. Victoria had returned from Balmoral mainly to attend.
Governor Scofield visited Milwaukee to discuss relief for New Richmond tornado victims with Dr. F W Epley. He rejects a special legislative pension and favors raising funds by subscriptions totaling about 350000, distributed by a responsible committee to each community.
A dispatch from Pekin reports interpreter A Fliche of the French legation was struck by a Chinese man and is bruised. The French minister demands a public apology from Tsung Li Yamen.
A blaze caused extensive damage across Michigan Central and Cincinnati networks, destroying the freight house and partially burning others. Estimated losses exceed 800000 with net damages around 300000, impacting Dayton and Mamer Whesnels facilities.
After noon, deputies debated government actions with two hostile groups the Socialist-Radicals and Democratic-Left voting in support. Premier Waldeck-Rousseau read statements in the chamber as Justice Minister spoke in the Senate. The chamber approved the government’s declarations by 288 to 237 amid an uproar in the lobbies as Leftists shouted and Socialist interruptions continued.
A Milwaukee Republican, prominent in party affairs and vice chairman of the executive committee, is expected to accept the Republican chairmanship. The report notes his prominence and likelihood of taking the post as of June 27 from Chicago via The Record.
The sixth day of the Democratic state convention at Central Music Hall devolved into a prolonged filibuster and near-melee as delegates protested a chair ruling. Officials prevented further business by force of will until a vote on the governor nomination was finally completed amid exhaustion.
A close ally of Henry C. Payne is reported to be asked to chair the Republican National Committee, succeeding Mark Hanna as executive committee head. Payne, Wisconsin representative and vice chairman, weighs the role with physician approval, amid Washington pressure, aiming for installation late next fall or December as the party prepares for the 1900 campaign.
A peace conference committee debated Russian military proposals. Colonel Schwarzkopfen stated Germany cannot accept any agreement limiting military effectiveness. The draft code moved to a special committee with first reading approval. a Friday vote will determine the second reading of the arbi tration proposal as led by British head Tuhan Pauiefote.
A Washington report to the Herald states Brigadier General Davis in command of the Porto Rico Department has announced the augmentation of the battalion with Bona live Ricats and about one hundred additional men authorized by the War Department.
At the county convention the voting scene centered on Goebel with Kenton county's leader stubbornly resisting coalition efforts. Two fruitless ballots ended with a paused adjournment as Goebel faced a divided field and rival candidates struggled to unify their delegates.
Special to The Times Herald from Sioux Falls reports Burkholder asserts a United States senator forged a letter purporting support for expansion and the Philippines war. The letter, attributed to a First South Dakota volunteers officer, describes harsh war conditions and calls for investigations.
In Poughkeepsie June 27 the Pennsylvania and Cornell freshmen competed in relay events. Cornell won the mile race with a time of 1 11 18 and Pennsylvania placed second at 1 45 8. The freshmen swept a threeway race among Pennsylvani a, Cornell, and Columbia with Cornell first at 5 8 and Columbia second, Pennsylvani a third with a time around 10:00.
Eyewitnesses describe a shooting at the Presidio with statements that the incident was unprovoked and that an amputation could be necessary for the victim. Authorities are investigating the event and collecting witness accounts.
Brigadier General Charles King returning from the Philippines tells the Milwaukee Journal that Filipinos are capable of self-government if given a fair start. He cites leaders Ardiano Reninaldo and others as educated and industrious, and says they would fare better than observed in Cubans or uneducated Africans.
The National City Bank will ship $2,050,000 in gold to Europe on the next steamer. L. Von Hoffman & Co. will ship $500,000. The total exported since the movement began stands at $16,650,000.
Demonstrations surged in Saragossa and Seville as crowds opposed the government budget. In Saragossa a mob attacked the council building and guards were injured. martial law was proclaimed and police handed control to the military. A gendarme was killed and several rioters arrested. Stores closed in Seville amid ongoing unrest.
Three thousand workers are out at Chicago stock yards with numbers expected to rise by morning. Hog killing stalled and cannery work slowed at Armour Libby McNeill Libby and Nelson Morris plants. Packers reportedly offer wage scales near 1803 levels, drawing no official statements from management.
The text hints at possible pay scale negotiations and a low chance of a strike. It notes denial of willingness to meet the old scale and mentions potential quotes or references affecting labor action. No concrete names or dates are provided.
A prominent party led by Senator John P. Jones and Oliver H Belmont plans a 60 day expedition to Alaska. The group travels by special car along the Vanderbilt lines then sails from Seattle toward gold fields 1000 miles closer to the U S. The venture includes quartz and placer mines with machinery and a renowned mining expert aboard.
Miss Frank Floremen of the Black Hills South Dakota uncovers an immense free milling quartz vein in Alaska and British Columbia. The vein measures 200 to 600 feet wide and nearly a mile long intersected by Atlin City. Assays average $86, shaft sinking underway.
A sweeping storm struck Yankton County causing widespread crop loss. A 28 by 3 mile strip suffered heavy damage with some farmers losing up to 400 acres. North of Yankton a second 80 by 3 mile area also damaged though crops there were in better condition. total county losses estimated at $100,000.
The French cruiser Tage, which sailed Saturday night with Captain Alfred Dreyfus aboard, reportedly went to meet the Sfax but returned to port by 7 p m. Some Tage sailors who landed later said they had not met the Sfax.
The transport Sheridan has sailed for Manila. The president and party left Adama Massachusetts for Washington. The Russian eczarina has given birth to a daughter named Maria. John D. Rockefeller and the Standard Oil party have arrived at Seattle from Alaska. The cable ship Hooker arrived at Manila with cable and telegraph supplies. HE McLeod elected chairman of the Western Passenger Association.
In the Western League games at Milwaukee and Minneapolis results show Milwaukee 4 over 0 and Kansas City 7 over 0. Columbus beat Buffalo 8 to 0 while Detroit defeated Indianapolis 4 to 0. In the National League Cleveland 7 over New York 10 and Chicago 6 over Washington 6 at Brooklyn 5. Pittsburg 12 over Boston 10 with a second game Pittsburg 8 over Boston 1.
A letter from Mrs Many Haves of Harnins pule Kr praises Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Sanative Wash for relieving long standing health issues including miscarriages back pain and gynecological symptoms. The writer hopes other sisters read the letter and seek the remedies.
General Otis reports the Philippines conditions as satisfactory and implies no new campaign during the rainy season unless insurgents defend held territory. The dispatch notes Filipino belief US policy will not endure and hints troops would not help now. Captain Barker sails home, per Navy Department cable from Admiral Watson.
United States transports Grant and Hooker have arrived in Manila. The two ships reached port on June 27, marking a notable logistic movement during operations in the region.
In Cleveland South Brooklyn a crowd of 20 or more men blocked a car used by non-union workers. They spread a plank on the track, pelted the motorman with eggs and stones, chased him a half mile, and then attacked the conductor. The mob took the car, breaking all windows after the two men were injured.
Rumors persist of trouble at Nuevitas in June over Cuban troops being paid and briefly clashing with guards to retake surrendered arms. U S officials deny the report as unverified.
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