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Newspaper
Bowen Chronicle
Location
Bowen, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1901
Page
6
Berlin reports show embezzlements totaling 310 000 with New York rivals boasting 700 000 at once. Gov Odell vetoes a water works bill lacking town popular approval, halting promoters’ bypass of the requirement.
The Hull crematory began operations on January 2, 1901, as the first municipally funded crematory in England and among the few worldwide financed by a city or town.
Wilhelmina of Holland is the sole surviving queen after Queen Victoria's death. Across the globe seventy four heads of government include twenty two presidents fifteen kings and six emperors. The presidents hold a majority suggesting republican ideas are rising.
The text states there will be no bonuses to pay for the right of way between Earth and Mars as far as local incorporators are concerned. It notes that actions by distant people may matter less, though it suggests they might be eager to hear from us and could even reduce tolls.
The German emperor is annoyed by the adjournment of the Reichstag and the Prussian diet on Victoria's death. He notes that adjournments by parliaments in the United States Italy Hungary and Belgium draw world attention to perceived bad manners of his nation's legislative bodies.
Reverend Walter Scott Priest of Atchison Kansas denounces Mrs Nation as bringing reproach on the church temperance movement and womanhood, saying her actions discourage genuine temperance and religious workers.
News on Alaska mining projects notes weekly discoveries and suggests U S output may exceed 1900. Nome activity likely to slow in 1901 while overall annual gold yield could double or triple last year’s.
Secretary of State Hay reports to Congress that the United States is moving toward a position of eminence in world markets. He cites superior quality and lower costs across many manufactured lines and says a great era is opening for U S manufacturing interests.
The Havana American declares Cuba practically annexed to the United States for commercial purposes. It notes Cuba exports mainly to New York and rising imports from the U S. It argues the United States needs Cuba for sugar tobacco fruits and vegetables while Cuba needs the United States for manufactured goods machinery literature and education.
A sardonic note on the tardy twentieth century arrival as we lag behind other nations. The piece reflects on a January start and the delayed acquaintance with the new era, while America airily forgives the seventeen hour lag and expects to catch up.
Senate and House activity centers on the shipping and Indian appropriation bills with votes on amendments. Notable notes include Towne's retirement speech and Clapp's swearing in, Frye signaling shipping bill focus, and passage of the postal code law and agricultural appropriation with irrigation discussions.
London dispatch reports the engagement of the duke of Roxburg h to Miss Pauline Astor daughter of W A Astor has been definitely arranged with the wedding set for next summer. In Chicago Arthur Barnard the Zion bank teller who had been missing for over a week returned to work claiming a personal estrangement caused his disappearance. President Taft notes provincial governments ready for civil government but will remain under military and executive control.
The general fund balance excludes 15 million gold reserve. Available cash 143,012,973 and gold 71,183,644. An eastern plate glass insurer directs Kansas agents to amend policies on glass in saloons and drug stores to cover losses from Mrs Nation and followers. A Harper county suit against Mrs Sheriff asks whether saloon property is protected by law, to be decided next month.
Reports note heavy snow aiding winter wheat in Kansas while a Kansas City area derailment kills one and injures twenty. Nationally the senate debates ship subsidy, the house adds post office funds, and tributes are paid to Senator Davis. Abroad a British Columbia boundary commission, Medderfontein post attack, and the St Johns Ambulance response to a London funeral crash are reported.
Reports note Democrats aim to surrender ex Gov Taylor to Kentucky. Winter wheat states promise good crops. Army reorganization 1457 increases presidential appointment power. Markets close Saturday as tribute to Queen Victoria. Nashville police arrest Harry Ballard in a safe blowing spree. John Ruskin executed in Burlington for assault. Kipling earns £1560 for new story rights. Granite City factory girl strike follows a kiss incident. Illinois considers road commissioner to improve roads. Castro plans Venezuelan troops to contest US asphalt claims. William Jackson, 80, dies in Shelbyville after 61 years as a local president. Illinois proposes 250000 for St Louis World’s Fair exhibit. Top driver Charles Foster killed by horse kick at Pana. French torpedo boat No 24 sinks near Havre. all but two die. Union Station in Mexico Missouri destroyed by fire. losses 6000 with no insurance. Ex-sheriff Mudd, Bates County, believes victim’s spirit haunts him after hanging a murderer.
The Illinois Senate outlines standing committees chaired by the first name listed for each group including Agriculture, Appropriations, Banks and Banking, Building and Loan, Canals and Rivers, Congressional Apportionment, Contingent Expenses, Corporations, County and Township Organization, Education and Educational Institutions, Elections, Enrolled and Engrossed Bill, Fees and Salaries, Finance, Fish and Game, Insurance, Judiciary, Labor and Manufactures, License and Miscellany, Live Stock and Dairying, Military, Mines and Mining, Municipalities, Penal and Reformatory Institutions, Public Buildings and Grounds, Railroads, Roads Highways and Bridges, Rules, Senatorial Apportionment, State Charitable Institutions, State Library Arts and Sciences, To Visit Educational Institutions, To Visit Penal and Reformatory Institutions, To Visit State Charitable Institutions, Warehouses, Waterways and Drainage. The Republican caucus also named a steering committee for these allocations.
Illinois senators and representatives convened in Springfield with plans to honor Judge William A. Allen. Key actions included a $75,000 state exhibit request for the Pan American exposition and a push to call a convention to revise the state constitution. The House advanced the exhibit bill and set a memorial for Judge Allen.
Robert H. McBride, known in the upper Mississippi valley, died in Mitchell South Dakota after a career ending in divorce and a bitter feud with John D. Lawler. He once owned the Mail and clashed with Lawler, suing for 25000 but receiving only 800. Hamburg slated for Kentucky after a Bitter Root stud sale, per William Whitney.
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