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Newspaper
Carey Times
Location
Carey, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1901
Page
3
The drouth’s grip weakens as Topeka and St Louis report extreme highs and mounting deaths from heat. Rain arrives in parts of Kansas and Nebraska bringing relief, with towns like Topeka and Wichita noting scattered showers and improved pasture prospects.
In St. Petersburg on July 27 a Russian police officer ordered American author and lecturer George Kennan to exit the country by 10 PM Friday. Kennan was confined to his hotel room until departure and was treated politely. The action cites a law granting the interior minister authority to expel undesirables.
Chicago dispatch reports Melrose Park, Illinois reels as 300 armed men block laborers from Alabama headed for Melrose Park to work at Litrobe steel and coupler plants. Sheriff Magerstadt declines militia aid, pledges deputies to maintain peace. five men seek Chicago protection after train delays.
A massive blaze in Davenport destroyed the Rock Island Fuel Co piles and Weyerhauser Denkmann mill yard, spreading through 20 blocks of residential areas. Over 50 homes burned, many families displaced. no confirmed fatalities. Firefighters and volunteers contained the fire by nightfall. losses listed at about 700,000 with some institutions narrowly saved.
London reports a ministerial deadlock resolution with Russia withdrawing its 10 percent duty proposal and accepting Great Britain's counter proposal with important reservations. Pekin correspondent notes the shift in positions among the powers.
The president issued a proclamation declaring free trade between Porto Rico and the United States and announcing the organization of a native government for the island.
The Navy secretary grants Rear Admiral Schley a court of inquiry to investigate his West Indies actions during the Spanish American War. The panel includes Admiral Dewey as president and Rear Admirals Kimberly and Benham. meeting in Washington on September 12.
Edgar S. Maclay, author of a Spanish war history with criticisms of Rear Admiral Schley, works as a Brooklyn navy yard clerk. Congressman Mudd urged Secretary Long to remove him, citing impropriety in his remarks. The secretary said he would consider the matter promptly.
Lancashire paper experts who just returned from the United States warn the Daily Chronicle that America plans a large newspaper paper output. They say Lancashire makers will face heavy competition within a year.
President Ramsey of the Wabash railroad awarded contracts for the Pittsburg Carnegie and Western railroad, value to date three million dollars, with work starting immediately. W E Kenefick & Co of Kansas City won a six mile grading and a 4450 foot tunnel project for 1.25 million dollars, to employ about 1000 men and finish within 18 months.
Treasury statistics detail 1901 US foreign trade ending June 30 with imports totaling 822 million and exports 1.488 billion. Notable gains occur in agriculture and mining, while exports to Britain surge by nearly 100 million, led by cotton, bread stuffs, and provisions.
R G Dun & Co reports a furlight of steel strike with no major disruption. Mills not affected show activity and infrastructure materials stay in heavy demand. Apparel and woolen goods enter delivery at moderate cuts. raw wool prices stay low. shoe shops run at full capacity. weekly U S failures total 198, Canada 28, vs last year.
Will Stinson broke the paced mile world record on a six lap track at the Coliseum on Friday with a time of 1.241-5. He made two attempts and succeeded in the second. The previous record was 1.27 held by Archie McEachern in Baltimore last season. Stinson won $500 and the track builder also received $500.
Pretoria reports Lord Kitchener will relinquish command on August 31 and return to England for five months before taking supreme command in India Sir Bindon Blood is expected to succeed him in South Africa
Pittsfield Mass July 27 In the Fosburg trial Judge Stevens directed a not guilty verdict at the opening of court. The jury returned a verdict of not guilty without leaving their seats. The foreman noted the jurors would have found not guilty within 15 minutes even without court instruction.
In Chicago on July 30 Rev Herman Van Brockhuysen described the Boer concentration camps as unsanitary and deadly with disease and hunger, urging American churches to raise funds to aid Pretoria refugees. He plans to tour denominations to explain the crisis and direct donations to Pretoria. He cited President Kruger’s message accusing Britain of slaughter through arms supplied to the English.
In Crossville Tennessee a street fight in Isoline ends in the death of Policeman Pink Pass and W. E. Knox. Shirley Pass, son of the officer, is fatally wounded. Police Chief Swofford and Officer Lowery attempt arrests. Pass shoots Swofford and is himself killed by Lowery. Both officers surrender.
Richard Hearn, a retired farmer from Mattoon Illinois, reports two thousand dollar blackmail demands by unknown writers threatening abduction and the daughter's death. Police guard the home as officials seek to locate the kidnapers while Hearn, worth about seventy five thousand dollars, refuses to pay and keeps Maud under watch.
Twenty five Cleveland physicians form a committee under the Grand Army executive to arrange prompt medical aid for any sudden illness or injury during the encampment. They will establish medical headquarters, announce location through press and veterans, and ensure continuous coverage with on duty physicians. Arrangements with hospitals will receive hospital cases.
Thirty five candidates reported for the entrance exam and were admitted on Monday. Fourty two examined. thirty four passed, six failed, two rejected by the medical board, and ten alternates without vacancies. Cadet Titus, famed for Pekin, China wall climb, is among the new corps, now numbering 464, 18 short of full quota.
In Columbus on July 30 receivers for the Ohio and Equitable and Ohio Debenture companies reported partial figures. E B Kinkead moved to remove Receiver Jones in the Ohio Debenture case, arguing his position in litigation. D A Walker showed officers paid dues on debentures with due bills, but accepted redemption checks and cash. Total cash available was 230,119 dollars. Referee Okay listed assets of 63,305 dollars for the Ohio and Equitable.
In Youngstown on July 27 a mass meeting of current and former Amalgamated members is promoted to create a strike fund for sympathizers. Old members in business and politics back the effort, with President Shaffer offering aid. Similar ex-member actions have begun in other regions.
Columbus July 30 The democratic state executive committee elected Dr Charles F Gilliam as secretary and W C Orr as treasurer both Columbus men Judge Ditty was rebuked by Chairman Dougherty for opposing the committee lineup and not serving with him Mingo Junction July 27 Dr W J Connell mayor pledges full support to Amalgamated men in a town fight vowing municipal officers will not stop picketing or other legal acts to prevent replacements
The Cincinnati Desiccating Co. fertilizer plant at Jones Station seven miles west of the city was destroyed by fire last night. The plant could not be reached by city firemen and workers fought it with their own equipment, but heat forced retreat. Loss estimated around 80 000 dollars with partial insurance.
Dayton July 27 The Davis sewing machine works closes. Each employee receives a note stating the factory will reopen August 19 as an open shop. Employees who wish to keep their jobs must apply to the superintendent before August 3 and sign a card that amounts to renunciation of unions.
Orville Gardner fired at bartender Charles Warren of J. M. Little after being ejected when his wife warned against serving him. Gardner returned with a revolver and shot Warren in the abdomen, leaving him possibly fatally wounded.
The Mahoning and Shenango Valley Bessemer association sold 40 000 tons of standard Bessemer pig iron to the United States Steel Corporation for August delivery. The price matches the past 90 days, and the sale clears nearly all the association’s on hand metal.
Charles A Mc Donald of Wooster was appointed receiver for the West Lebanon Coal Co on application of D R Hanna and Thomas R Long of Cleveland. The plaintiffs claim J A Beidler of Cleveland illegally controls the company’s property in this region.
The Youngstown tin can trust plant will be removed to Cleveland and operated with the Cleveland plant. The move aligns with initial expectations that the Youngstown facility would become one of the key units of the trust.
Toledo July 30 George Ketcham owner and driver of Crescens the world champion trotter said he would spend next winter on the Pacific coast where the famous horse will give speed exhibitions.
Striking ice wagon drivers were granted a ten hour day and overtime pay and resumed work yesterday. The concession ends their labor dispute with the employer and restores operations.
Nine people died and thirteen more were overcome by heat in Cincinnati on Sunday. The city faced extreme humidity with a temperature reading noted as high and relief arriving from western winds late in the night, according to local reports.
Over 500 miners at the John son Bros new mine in Logan have struck over a trackman transfer to mining. They claim the move violates their agreement with the company, leaving the mine tied up.
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