Forest reserves to include Romblon and Pauitaui islands
Washington reports the agricultural department plans an order to set apart Romblon north of Panay and the island Pauitaui as forest reserves. Treasury balances on the 11th show available cash of 133 million and gold holdings at 70 million. Postmaster general notes a June 30 surplus forecast of 29.449 million, excluding money order fees. Mexico invites U S to participate in the international American congress in Mexico City beginning October 22, 1901.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agricultural Department
Romblon
Panay
Pauitaui
Treasury
General Fund
F. W. Vaille
Philippines
Bacolod
State Department
Senor Aspiroz
Mexico
United States
Concord elects Currier in Second district GOP convention
The 11th district Republican convention at Concord NH nominated Frank D Currier of Canaan for representative. Other items note Worcester population up 39.89 percent, foreclosures on United States Flour Milling Co., and various obituaries and losses in New York and Seattle ventures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
N. H
Frank D. Currier
Canaan
Worcester
Mass
Central Trust Co
New York
Milwaukee
Wis
United States Flour Milling Co
The
Flour Trust
John Guffey
Westmoreland County
Homeopathic Hospital
Pittsburg
Miss Simonson
Frank Stevens
St. Petersburg
Thomas Kingsford
Oswego
Fourth Avenue
Ninth Street
New York City
American Bible Society
Society
Oxford
International Bible Companies
England
Dove
Seattle
Wash
South Amboy
N. J
John Grottle
Straits of Magellan
Ocean
Erie
Bethlehem
Joss
Hazleton
McAdoo
Freeland
Boston
J. \. Stradford & Co
Wood and Con
Muriel
Population rise in Lexington Kentucky shown in 1900 figures
The Lexington Kentucky population stands at 26 369 up from 21 567 in 1899 an increase of 4 502 or 22 27 percent. General Superintendent Isimball of the life saving service received a telegram from the Velasco Texas keeper reporting barges Velasco and Mona swept to sea in the recent storm and their crews are probably lost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
Isimball
Life Saving Service
Velasco
Tex
Mona
Population shifts and events across several cities
Population figures from the census show Little Rock rising to 38 307 and Grand Rapids to 87 575. Des Moines and Superior City report major gains, while coal price rises in Chicago and a waterfront accident in Eau Claire stress nationwide turmoil. A Detroit era organizer calls a Chicago meeting on September 25 to launch the American Transvaal League.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Rock
Ark
Grand Rapids
Mich
John A. Ayward
Madison
Wis
Lee Joslyn
West Bay’ City
Hodges Bros
Baltimore
Seattle
Wash
Skagway
Des Moines
Census Bureau
Superior City
Chicago
Eau Claire
Northwestern Railroad Co
Galveston
Gulf Coast
Sybrant Wesselius
American Transvaal League
Anarchist Plot Uncovered in Swiss Arrest in San Sebastian
A Swiss traveler who arrived at Sans tander from the United States was arrested in San Sebastian after his baggage was searched. Hidden documents reveal an anarchist plot to assassinate a European monarch. An Austrian decree allows women to serve as physicians and chemists. Robert P. R. Houston, a member of the English Parliament, donated 5,000 to the Galveston relief fund. Famine prices show sugar and pork at two shillings sixpence per pound, matches at one shilling per box. other staples are scarce. The Boers plan formal guerrilla warfare. Gen. Botha dissenting, but overruled by the council of war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sanstander
United States
San Sebastian
Austria
Robert Prp
Houston
Galveston
Johannesburg
London
Botha
Council of War
Population shifts and industrial unrest in late 1890s America
The piece notes La Crosse Wisconsin population at 28 895 up 3 805 from 1890 and South Omaha at 26 001 up from 8 062 in 1899. It reports Camp Bird mine earnings for Thomas F Walsh, a G A R relief drive by National Tribune, and widespread coal miners strikes in Scranton Delaware & Hudson and Wyoming valleys. It also mentions German war loan subscriptions, Galveston disaster death toll of 4 078, 8000 evacuees, and Police Lieut Edward J Steele’s death after Haymarket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Census Bureau
la Crosse
Wis
Thomas F. Walsh
Camp Bird Mine
Ouray
Col
Alfred Bell
J. Pierpont Morgan
National Tribune
Washington
Texas
Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Co
Scranton
South Omaha
Neb
Wyoming Valley
Pennsylvania Coal Co
Pittston
Delaware & Madson Co
Plains
Bit
Nanticoke
Tlymouth
Parsons
Galveston
Ilouston
Tex
Edward J. Steele
Chicago
Steele
Haymarket
Ile
Crisis Averts as China Negotiations Near
Washington reports that the near crisis over China appears to ease with Li Hung Chang claiming powers to protect Americans. Russia may delay Pekin evacuation to install a government, while British and German forces report engagements with Boxers and rising troop moves toward Tien Tsin as Beijing shows signs of winter military control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Chaffee
Li Hung Chang
China
Pekin
State Department
Russia
London
the Times
Ven T'sin
Fourteenth United States Infantry
Mo Tao
Bengal Lancers
Tien Tsin
Hughes
Third
United States Artillery
Rockhill
United States
Taku
Manchuria
Sir Robert Hart
South Africa
India
Shanghai
Count von Waldersee
Hsu Tung
Yu-Lu
Chi-Li
Wang Yi Yung
Imperial Academy
Ho Chien
Assassin confesses in German minister murder case
Baron Von Ketteler's assassin admits the crime and blames the imperial government for the murder. He was identified by a watch taken from Minister Von Ketteler's body.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
von Ketteler
Pekin
Taku
Baron von Ketteler
Eight Men Drowned When Boat Capsizes in Eau Claire River
A gale hit a river crossing at Eau Claire Wisconsin leaving eight men in a batteau overturned. Six drowned while ten others clung to the boat and were rescued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eau Claire
Wis
Eau Clai River
Na Batteau
Netherlands Offers Warship to Bring Kruger to Holland
The Netherlands government telegraphed to Lorenzo Marquez offering a Dutch warship to transport Mr. Kruger to Hollands, signaling formal aid in his relocation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kruger
the Hague
Netherlands
Lorenzo Marquez
Hollands
Our Agricultural Imports and Their Value by Country 1895 1899
The 1895 1899 bulletin shows average annual agricultural imports of about 366.96 million dollars with over half from tropical countries. Brazil leads coffee supply at 15 percent, the United Kingdom 9.3 percent, Cuba sugar, Japan and China featured, and the Philippines 1.2 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Frank Hitchcock
Agricultural Department
Brazil
United Kingdom
Germany
Cubdé
Japan
China
Philippine Islands
United States
Cuba
Italy
Dutch East Indies
Hawaii
Mexico
Canada
British East Indies
Army tests new emergency ration for field use
The emergency ration board of the war department began a Kansas City trial to determine a compact daily feed for soldiers. Two thousand rations will be produced for field tests by a local firm, then a march from Fort Sill and Fort Reno will evaluate the mix of two chocolate cakes and three meat bread components in a six inch tin can.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
the War Department
United States Army
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
Fort Sill
Fort Reno
Col. Dempsey
S. W. Fountain
F. W. Foster
Passaic
N. J
Costa Rica Colombia boundary award settles Atlantic limit
Paris arbitrator Troubetzkoy fixed the Atlantic boundary at Mona Point for Costa Rica and denied Colombia any Costa Rican or Nicaraguan land beyond that point. The Pacific line ends at Punta Burica as Costa Rica claimed, excluding Colombia from Nicaragua territory. Losses are estimated at 125 million dollars. Separately Manchester mill losses due to raw material gaps are projected at 25 million pounds, with eight weeks stoppage, affecting 500000 workers.
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Colombia
Washington
Costa Rica
Senor Calvo
Paris
M. Troubét
Atlantic
Mona Point
Pacific
Punta Buries
Cape Gracias A Dios
Nicaragua
Boruca River
Punta Burica
Manchester
Eng
The
Manchester Textile Mercury
Bryan Speeches Open Ohio Democratic Campaign in Columbus
In Columbus on September 15 the Ohio Democrats opened their campaign with afternoon meetings at Goodale Park and an evening gathering at the Goodale auditorium. William J Bryan spoke at both events to large audiences, praising the party's principles and criticizing the Republican record on labor issues and imperialism. The afternoon parade drew about 1,000 participants, with several Democratic leaders introducing Bryan during the night address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chico
Columbius
Bryan
Columbus
Ohio
Goodale Park
Goodale
William J. Bryan
James Kilbourne
Republic
Nebraskan
Republican Party
J. J. Lentz
Welty
Charles W. Baker
Tom L. Johnson
J. C. Norton
Weekly Trade Review notes storm impact and recovery
R G Dun and Co reports a tropical storm crippled Galveston and dimmed Gulf volume, though recovery shows in steel and general distribution. Coal miners strike adds hesitation. weather favors corn, cotton damage uncertain, wheat up, shipbuilding active with a new coal pier contract. U S failures 195 and Canada 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
R. G. Dun & Co
Galveston
Gulf
United States
Canada
Two Juries Find Faults After Hoboken Dock Fire
Coroners juries in New York concluded that tugboat crews neglected safety duties contributing to drownings. About 20 witnesses testified the tales of negligence were credible, though captains were unnamed. The burn case verdict blamed no known origin for the Hoboken fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
T Hoboken
Disastrous Forest Fires Devastate Plymouth County
A Plymouth Mass report describes fierce brush fires driven by a Wednesday gale that destroyed a wide Plymouth County woodlands and many frame buildings. Cattle horses birds and people faced danger as losses reach about 150000 dollars in the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plymouth
Mass
Plymouth County
Methodist Ministers Seek Higher Pay in Cleveland
At a Cleveland meeting of Methodist ministers, the minimum annual salary was stated as 150 dollars. Rev Rider proposed raising the yearly conference minimum to 700 dollars with parsonage use, citing many ministers must work outside jobs to support families. no action was taken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Rider
Becktown Tensions Spur Lynch Threats in Delaware
In Delaware on Sept 15 a colored barber named Beck accused of hypnotizing a white girl was run out of town by a mob of about 200 threatening lynching if he stayed. He fled to Columbus but was brought back and on Thursday night 100 Black residents protected him in South Delaware. Both sides issued threats and many Black residents were ordered to leave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delaware
Beck
Columbus
Woman Charged in Vitriol Attack Bound Over for Trial
Mrs. John Van Liew wife of the First National Bank cashier was arraigned before Mayor Smith and bound over to the common pleas court in 1000 dollars after waiving examination. Miss Alice Hammel, the victim, is totally blind with burns to face head and arms. Both women were prominent Van Wert society figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Wert
John van Liew
First National Bank
Alice Hammel
Smith
Common Pleas Court
Miss Hammel
van Liew
Mayor Jones Supports Bryan Amid Party Unity Pledge
Jones declares for Bryan in Toledo on Sept 14 and releases a long statement affirming opposition to trusts and imperialism. He says he will not harm the Democratic ticket in Incas county by accepting an independent nomination for Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones
Bryan
Toledo
Incas County
Congress
Akron Lady's Good Work Among Philippine Soldiers
An Akron missionary writes from Sept 18 that Mrs A I Conger formerly of Akron is with her son Lieutenant Conger’s command in the Philippines. She prepares home meals bread and cakes for the soldiers earning their gratitude and admiration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Akron
America
A. I. Conger
Philippines
Lieut
Conger
Murdered by Tramps in New Bavaria
A. C. Magruder of New Bavaria was killed Tuesday night while walking from the depot toward his home along the railroad. The killers took $340 he carried. A posse and bloodhounds pursue the murderers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowling Green
A. C. Magruder
New Bavaria
Magruder
Woman to sue Summit county for 5000 damages
Akron reports Mrs. Lillian Wade, mother of a riot victim, will file suit against Summit county for 5000 dollars. She claims the coroner’s verdict will show the son was killed by the mob, and she is entitled to the damages if proven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Akron
Lillian Wade
Summit County
Corpse of Captain Sattig Found After Steamer Tragedy
A Detroit telegram reports the body of Capt. William H. Sattig of Norwalk washing ashore near Windsor Ontario. He jumped from the steamer Kirby en route to a Michigan hospital on September 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sattig
Norwalk
Detroit
William H. Sattig
Windsor
Kirby
Michigan
Drowned Man in Mill Race Near Gates Mills
Jefferson Chester a 54 year old man from Gates Mills was drowned when his horse backed into a mill race near the village while returning from the fair at Chagrin Falls. The accident occurred Thursday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Jefferson Chester
Gates” Mills
Chagrin Falls
Raid on Picture Machines Shuts Down Saloon Displays
Cleveland police raided picture machines on Sept 18 confiscating obscene exhibits. Two saloonkeepers were arrested Monday afternoon and charged with displaying offensive pictures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Mrs Leach Claimed to Share Heaton Estate Power
Warren note says Mrs John Leach of Warren may receive a substantial portion of the $5 000 000 estate of the late Warren Heaton of Oakland California. The report follows rumors of a large inheritance and potential claim to the Heaton estate by local connections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren
John Leach
Warren Heaton
Oakland
Cal
Population rise for Youngstown Ohio in census 1890 to 1900
The census bureau reports Youngstown Ohio has a population of 44 355 up from 33 220 in 1890. The increase is 11 665 persons or 35 11 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Youngstown
Washington
Census Bureau
Dad Ayres Will Upheld by Circuit Court Ruling
Upper Sandusky Sept 15 The common pleas court had set aside the late Dad Ayres will The circuit court on Thursday reversed that decision and reinstated the will in a major probate ruling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Upper
Sandusky
Dad Ayres
Common Pleas Court
Circuit Court
Phillips Reconsiders Run as Independent Candidate
Cleveland reports Congressman Phillips has overturned his earlier choice not to seek an independent bid and now says he will enter the race. He previously debated party alignment and announced a reconsideration aiming to broaden his campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Phillips
MacKinley to Avoid Delegation Visits During Campaign
Canton reports it is decided that President MacKinley will not receive delegations during the campaign. Official business may summon him to Washington at any moment, and arrangements for visitors could cause confusion and expense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canton
MacKinley
Washington
Death of Prof. Crist at Mount Union College
Owen Crist professor of penmanship at Mount Union college died Monday of typhoid fever aged 36. He leaves a widow and four children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crist
Alliance
Owen Crist
Mount Union College
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