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Newspaper
Carthage Record
Location
Carthage, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1901
Page
7
Queen Victoria is dead and Edward VII reigns as mourners gather at Osborne House. Messages from world leaders and officials pour in, while royal rites begin for the late queen with a solemn funeral plan across London and Windsor.
The simple memorial service featured schoolchildren singing hymns while Sir Walter Parratt played funeral excerpts as the bishop of Winchester preached a panegyric on Victoria. He praised William II for touching British hearts and uniting the two nations, ending with a "Dead March" encore.
A historical account traces the early life of Queen Victoria from poverty through ascent to the English throne. It covers the 1819 birth of Victoria, the death of the Duke of Kent, prophecy about succession, and the political dynamics surrounding her upbringing and betrothal to Prince Albert. The narrative notes George III and George IV complexities, the duchess of Kent, and the royal family’s plans shaping Victoria’s future reign.
Deputy Marshal Grant Johnson and Bunnie McIntosh captured Chitto Harjo Crazy Snake at the Snake Indians encampment near Eufaula. He is held under guard in Henrietta, while Lieut. Dixon’s troops plan to move to the Snakes stronghold, aiming to end the uprising.
Sun day morning Emperor William received the sword from the duke of Connaught on his appointment as field marshal of the British army in the presence of King Edward’s household and many officers. He will entertain the royal family at sea aboard the Hohenzollern. Victoria, B C, plans an expedition by California scientists to study the Mirage City seen near Mount Fairweather glacier next June.
War office dispatch from Pretoria dated January 26 lists key actions including Cunningham at Middlefontein and Kopperfontein with Delarey forces, Babington threatening the enemy’s flank from Ventersdorp, and Smith-Dorrien driving Boers from the river near Wonderfontein to Carolina. Casualties noted: two officers and 41 men. Also a training train incident near Fourteen Streams.
The French liner La Gascogne arrived in New York with two life boats smashed rails on the starboard quarter damaged, and 400 steerage passengers frightened after severe waves battered the ship from Havre. Gales of 35 hours followed by a second storm caused extensive damage and a four foot square hole in the turtle deck.
Dr Rodermund the physician who rubbed virus from a smallpox patient on his hands and face to prove non contagion slipped quarantine Saturday evening. He eluded four officers and with H W Rathbun drove 40 miles to Waupaca and then took a limited train to Chicago. Rathbun returned Sunday night. Rodermund will be prosecuted to the limit of the law if captured.
United States Marshal Tom Hollifield and posseman Simeon Combs were killed in a bloody skirmish with moonshiners on Elkhorn Creek near the Letcher and Pike County line. Linnie Combs was captured. Rufus Wootton and Ambrose Amburgy were wounded. Stollfield had long been feared by moonshiners and survived earlier battles where three posse members died.
The Duchess of Manchester nee Helene Zimmermann of Cincinnati, arrived with her husband in San Francisco on Saturday and is reported to have a throat ailment. a diphtheria diagnosis is denied. Berlin marked Emperor William's birthday with a military parade and the governor's visit to the arsenal. Hull reports another death from plague aboard the British steamer Friary, which sailed from Alexandria in December.
Washington committees for McKinley second inauguration organize city sections and compile hotel and lodging lists with capacity and terms. Public comfort chief M I Weller leads the effort aided by sanitary inspectors reviewing all listed accommodations. Letters flood in with location, quarter quality, prices, and mapped referrals.
Great distress in Shan Si due to famine. thousands dead. Court orders rice relief in large quantities and decrees relief officials and soldiers must treat Christians the same as others under penalty of decapitation. Foreign envoys hail the decree as crucial if enforced.
Rome reports the composer Verdi has died after brain illness. He passed away peacefully. Milan plans funeral rites with Scala theater reopening after the ceremonies to aid a monument fund. Crown Prince to attend. city council votes to inter Verdi in Milan's municipal cemetery among famed citizens.
Peoria Illinois January 28 The revenue office reports a loss of 31976 from a Friday night robbery. The haul included revenue stamps in original packages weighing nearly 300 pounds. No suspects yet. J W McGinnis and secret service agents are on the case but expect little progress. Beemanville Ontario January 28 Herbert Hallett and cousins Helen and Amelia Knight were killed crossing a Grand Trunk railway line when struck by a train. bodies taken to local station.
News briefs report Andrew Carnegie promises 260000 for a Syracuse public library and 50000 for Lewiston Me. total library gifts reach 5169100. Other items show 1000 year pig iron output in Germany rising by 393537 tons to 3422542. Newcastle Pa mills ordered to resume by American Steel and Wire Co. after shutdown. Paris and Channel reports describe heavy gate at the Channel causing small boat losses.
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