04 Mar 1901
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1901
Page
1
Sensational speech by Mr. Cannon creates uproar as lawmakers debate harbor and river bill. Closing hours jammed with surprises and tense exchanges mark a stormy session.
The just-concluded Congress worked 197 days, the shortest in years, as shown in a House calendar supplement. It lists 14,336 bills, 3,000 reports, 345 public acts, 1,250 private acts, 1,595 total acts, and 395 joint resolutions.
Washington report notes the House again refuses to accept the Senate amendment to the River and Harbor bill and orders a further conference. Allison says Sundry Civil Service differences mostly settled except expositions at St Louis Buffalo and Charleston. House recesses until 5 a.m.
The House labored from 2 to 6 and again after 8 as conference reports crowded in. A major fight over Senate amendments to the sundry civil bill linked expo funding. Debates on a special committee trip to Puerto Rico Cuba and the Philippines continued with sharp exchanges. The river and harbor report passed 134 to 25, and pension and naval measures moved forward despite tense proceedings. The day closed with calls for calm as Congress neared its noon expiration tomorrow.
The Boston Post publishes a Cincinnati and Akron trio claiming miracles at the shrine. Patients sick for a year and a dying husband in Cincinnati and Mt. Adams write to Father Frawley for prayers. A Cincinnati physician recovering from cancer is said to have improved after a novena.
A powerful March gale ripped through the city, uprooting fences and signs while injuring Oliver Bautalt, a watchman for Winifrede Coal. A brick wall collapse and widespread debris disrupted streets and storefronts, with wind speeds reaching forty eight miles per hour.
In Peking on March 3, American forces prepare for Manila and British officials map a summer retreat to India with guard detachments. Germans push to sell horses and camels while French plan to keep a small force to guard legations and supply lines. Social functions show sharp national lines, with dinners hosting only select national reps.
A new gambling combine in New York announces a strict, iron-clad set of rules to reduce houses and raise chip prices. Protected payments to police and politicians are planned, with minimum costs set for fare, roulette, Klondike, and craps while closing all rooms until enforcement begins. The regime targets crooked wheels and shuffled cards, led by a figure dubbed Big John Doe.
Fire in the Sutliff Block on Main Street causes $10,000 in losses. Mrs. Priscilla Shoenberger is rescued from a third story window by firefighters. Her little dog died from suffocation after guiding her to safety.
A Northern Ohio posse hunts a gang of robbers who raided Wheeling and Lake Erie stations from Hartville to Kent. Theoutlaws stole tickets cigars tobacco clocks and other valuables from Mishler Suffield Mogadore and Kent depot areas. Three thousand cigars were taken at Mogadore. The gang escaped by wagon after reportedly hiding a hand car in a swamp. The posse braces for a possible confrontation.
About two thousand people gathered around the Ferrell home for private services over Rosslyn Ferrell. Police kept the crowd back as the Namlino M. E. Church choir sang. Rev. Dr. I. B. Reamer spoke and urged adherence to divine truth. Mrs. Costellon and daughter Lillian, who was to be married to Ferrell, rode with the parents to Union Cemetery. Floral tributes covered the coffin.
Lexington Kentucky March 3 Fire of mysterious origin destroyed the $6 000 home of J H Payne breeder of trotting horses in this county today Insurance on house 3 590 on furnishings 1 000 Payne and his wife are wintering in Florida
In Beloit Wisconsin on March 3 Homer Payne a 45 year old mechanic shot his wife and neighbor Arthur Cady after a jealous dispute then killed himself with a revolver. Mrs Payne will recover and Cady is not seriously injured.
In Minneapolis on March 3 a $2,000 St Bernard named Bruno was abducted by dog nappers. Owner James Elwin refused ransom demands of 100 and later 10, and Bruno returned home mauled and poisoned. Elwin offered a reward for arrest of the thieves, who warned of harming Bruno.
Jeffer sonville police chief Captain J T Applegate was arrested on a bench warrant based on an indictment charging assault and battery with intent to kill Frank Hedges. He posted bond and said the matter is the work of enemies.
Report of a crowded national capital with thousands visiting from center to circumference during the inauguration period. A festive mood surrounds the capital as observances unfold.
Washington notes a calm Sunday as the Weather Bureau predicts fair weather for March 4 in support of the McKinley Roosevelt inauguration. Crowds fill Capitol streets, soldiers and civic groups arrive, and the parade schedule frames a four and a half hour procession to the White House review stand.
Chicago March 3 All lake fleets operated by the steel deal players will be consolidated under the new United States Steel Company. Fourteen vessels will be controlled by two auxiliary firms to be formed soon. Some fleets have entered separate arrangements that hinder full unification this season. Most ships haul ore to rail links with steel plants.
Fifteen hundred Boers including Generals DeWet and Steyn reportedly crossed the Orange River at Lilliefontein near Colesberg bridge yesterday. They crossed with both men and horses by swimming in a slow current.
Arthur D Pendleton appointed administrator of his uncle George R Pendleton in Brooklyn Supreme Court. Pendleton, Middletown resident, believes his room holds living stars and asteroids and guards doors against imagined currents. Doctor Ashley notes marked lunacy with prior dangerous tendencies.
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