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Newspaper
Columbus Daily Herald
Location
Columbus, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1901
Page
1
Chinese and foreign ministers met in Peking to set time and place for signing the joint note as Li Hung Chang and Prince Ching seek a swift peace. Some envoys doubt Chinese acceptance and worry over forts and legation guards may delay agreement.
The Journal reports, under reserve, a rumor that Count von Waldersee was killed by an officer of the Allied troops. The death is not confirmed and the tumor is current but unverified.
Washington January 4 Senator Wilson announces an amendment to the war revenue bill exempting all bequests or legacies for religious literary charitable or educational uses including works of art from the tax if the tax had not been paid or collected. Chicago January 4 smallpox found in the downtown district raises fears of an urban epidemic with vaccination urged for all residents.
Washington reports the mosquito fleet comprising the Annapolis Frolic Wompatuck and Piscataqua has arrived at Bermuda on Thursday. The ships sail onward to the Philippines to perform patrol duties along the coastlines.
Stokes a well known Denver journalist died at his home after a long career in Colorado papers. Born in Cayuga New York he arrived in 1872 and joined Denver newspapers in 1881. He was 42.
Toronto reports world champion amateur featherweight I. Scholes has accepted an invitation from the Pittsburgh Athletic Club to compete in the amateur championship matches starting January 17. In Maine, John F. Hill was sworn in as governor, delivering an inaugural address urging taxation of interests escaping the burden.
Bids were opened by the Department of Justice for a marble Department of Justice building designed by George B Post. Bidders included Chas T Wills 1 597 322 time 35 months D L Thomas 1 589 00 36 months John Gill & Son 1 675 125 42 months Norcross Bros 1 387 200 26 months B J Hedden & Sons 1 426 990 36 months L L Leach & Son 1 440 000 45 months. Attorney General to send bids to Congress requesting a supplemental appropriation to cover higher material costs since the original 1 000 000 appropriation.
Washington will obtain an American replica of the Lafayette monument from Paris funded by American school children. The Lafayette memorial commission in Chicago decided the marble and bronze equestrian statue, a exact facsimile in every detail, will be produced by the same sculptor using the surplus after Paris expenses.
The Navy is asked to report on a charge by Representative Rixey that Marine Sto bart Green of Virginia died at Annapolis from ill treatment while sick with pneumonia. The medical record lists death on December 14 from quick pneumonia. his father is a Sandusky, Ohio pension examiner.
Inspector General Knox reports national soldiers' homes are in a high state of efficiency. Spanish war veterans are admitted temporarily and conditionally to manage capacity, with Civil War veterans kept from crowding out younger veterans by discharging older Spanish war veterans when possible.
Four prominent Searcy county farmers die from wood alcohol at a holiday gathering in Little Rock Arkansas. The dead include W. C. Baker of Point Heter and John and James Dickey of Cave Creek. Ten others in the party are seriously ill, several at the point of death.
Jessie R. Clark known as Violet Creegan was found dead in her hotel room in Chillicothe Missouri on Thursday. Authorities believe ether used to relieve a headache caused her death.
Washington reports the general fund balances as of Thursday with available cash of 139,763,959 and gold holdings of 94,340,844 excluding the 150,000,000 gold reserve in the division of redemption.
Denver February 4 Miss West Temple of the My Friend From India company died of pneumonia at St. Josephs hospital after falling ill while performing at the Denver theater two weeks earlier.
Norfolk Virginia January 4 1920 The British steamship Ferdine cleared the port with the first cargo of coal destined for Russian warships at Port Arthur on the previous Thursday.
British battleship Monarch landed troops and artillery at Cape Town to relieve forces in the north. Five hundred citizens enlisted locally as plans to deploy mounted troops for Worcester proceed, while Boers raid trains and posts in the Transvaal and Bechuanaland.
Lord Roberts left Buckingham Palace for the war office to formally take over command of the forces. He began regular attendance at the war office the next day. The city saw festive crowds and little disorder amid the celebrations, with a high profile dinner hosted by William St John Brodrick for Lord Roberts attended by royal and political notables.
Arrangements are made for the interment at Canton Ohio of Assistant Paymaster James S Barber a navy officer and the president's nephew who died in Japan of disease incurred in the line of duty. The remains will be shipped from San Francisco to Canton on Saturday.
Emmett Phillips aged 40 a claim adjuster for the Kansas Southern railroad was found dead in a Blossom house room in Kansas City Thursday night. He had taken strychnine after several days of heavy drinking.
Delegates from commercial organizations and shipbuilders across the union will attend the Georgia governor called meeting in Brunswick on January 30. The event aims to coordinate maritime policy and industry concerns nationwide.
Toronto Ontario January 4 20 large Canadian furniture manufacturers unite to form a combine with a capital of 5 million dollars aiming to coordinate production and pricing across the industry.
In Rome on January 4 a mob of about 150 men hanged George Reed after accusing him of attempted assault on Mrs. J M Locklear. Reed denied guilt and was briefly before her before the mob acted. Mrs Locklear lies seriously ill.
Ed ward C. Remme cashier of the German National Bank in Newport was arrested Thursday by Deputy U S Marshal Compton on a warrant issued by Receiver Tucker under 5 209 alleging falsifying records and aiding and abetting. The warrant cites Remme’s alleged knowledge of Krosyn’s ongoing activities and was issued after deliberation by Tucker before U S Commissioner Leonard.
John A. Gauger, a wealthy lumberman and manufacturer, was held to the criminal court for importing workmen into Chicago without informing them of strike troubles at his plant. The ruling, viewed as a labor victory, tests the first criminal verdict under the new law. In Washington the Senate panel agreed to retire Gen Fitzhugh Lee and Gen James H Wilson as brigadiers and Gen Shafter as major general.
The report lists grain and livestock prices across markets in Cincinnati Chicago Indianapolis East Buffalo and more on January 3. Wheat corn oats and flour prices are shown with bid and track figures, plus hog cattle sheep lamb veal calve quotes for each location.
In Washington on Jan 4 the Senate moved the shipping subsidy bill from unfinished business to the calendar and began consideration of the Army Reorganization bill with a plan for a final vote soon. Debate focused on opposing a large standing army while allowing a temporary force for the Philippines. Hansbrough proposed extending U S land laws to Hawaii and creating a Department of Education with cabinet status.
A Chicago Board of Trade tale details 32 year old George H. Phillips who quietly built a 3,000,000 bushel November corn position. He withstood big houses pushing prices, broker Dan Hill and financier support enabling a dramatic final break that yielded about $200,000. The account portrays his aim to profit from a shortage, his cash pressures, and the intricate maneuvering that outsmarted major operators.
The House defeated a resolution to amend the reapportionment bill by 81 to 83 as Democrats filibustered to block further cuts in southern representation. Some Republicans sided with Democrats, leaving absent colleagues unpaired and sealing the party line defeat.
The mail steamer Guy on Lynn canal wrecked two miles below Skagway on December 22. Captain Dickinson, engineer, purser, and cook reportedly attempted to reach Haines mission in a small boat. With a raging storm, their fate is believed to be drowning as they did not arrive.
The secretary of war asks Congress for an additional deficiency of 3 million dollars for army subsistence to meet heavy demands from forces in China and the Philippines.
Jefferson City Missouri January 4 Governor Stephens pardoned Maud Lewis who had been sent to the penitentiary from St Louis for the murder of ex State Senator Pete Morrissey of St Louis in 1895.
Chicago on January 4 reports actor Joseph Jefferson bought a three story apartment building in the city valued at 87000. He paid 47000 in cash and assumed a mortgage of 40000.
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