18 Mar 1901
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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1901
Page
1
Thousands gathered in Indianapolis on March 18 as the funeral of General Benjamin Harrison proceeded in Crownhill Cemetery. Family, President McKinley, and many distinguished guests attended, while police and a multiracial, multi-class crowd offered solemn respect.
Pekin March 18 Li Hung Chang is described as a physical wreck and collapse imminent. American commissioner Rockhill notes mental brightness remains. Russian minister M de Giers hails Li as a unique diplomat whose influence could affect China during this crisis.
Dr B Dudley Williams announces he will not seek a nomination as a delegate to the constitutional convention. He reports winning Dallas county votes but notes opposition arose at heat meetings, though he remains a Democrat and declines any nomination.
Five different wards of the city closed Saturday night at 9 o clock after being open six consecutive hours in Second ward 77.
London reports say the Tien Tsin railway dispute is another Russian Admiral Alexeiv effort to cause friction. The Standard warns of ongoing attempts to thwart the English and notes Britain’s fleet and Japan’s stance. The Daily News suggests Russia deserves concessions rather than provocation.
Delegations from Etowah Cherokee and Marshall counties travel toward Montgomery for the state convention. Local delegates include John B. Knox S. J. Bowe Fred L. Blackmon and W Tunstall Jr with others listed. Marshall county sends five delegates led by W Siebard Gordon Gilbreath and J A Ray among others.
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