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Newspaper
Columbus Daily Herald
Location
Columbus, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1901
Page
1
A posse of deputy U.S. marshals led by A. C. Hufford faced a volley of rifles from striking miners near Thacker and Matewan West Virginia. Sheriff Hatfield withdraws deputies. marshals plan reinforcement to enforce the injunction amid mass cross-border strife and mountain pass occupation.
Adjutant General Corbin arrived in San Francisco with Senator elect Wietrich of Nebraska. They sailed on the Hancock and will travel to Manila. Troop strength after civil government is to be settled by a conference with Judge Taft and Gen. Chace upon arrival.
Washington reports from Surgeon Glennan in Cuba that several Chinese arrived there mostly in bond from San Francisco via New Orleans. They are believed to be seeking entry to the United States.
Richard Fried man a Harvard Dental College graduate, shot and killed his sister Rosa 21 and wounded sister Helen 17 before turning the pistol on himself on a crowded West End street. Insanity from over study and illness is blamed for the act.
Train No. 23 derailed at Monaca near Pittsburgh after hitting an open switch. two dead, three fatally hurt, and about 40 injured as embankment overturns multiple cars. Fireman Cunningham died on scene in a horrific crash.
Washington reports a May 30 General MacArthur order releasing 500 Filipino prisoners to mark the surrender and acceptance of U S sovereignty by insurgent leaders Muscardo and Lacuna in the provinces of Bataan Zambales Bulacan and Nueva Ecija.
Washington reports Mrs. McKinley, brought home from California in frail condition, joined President at luncheon. She stayed awhile and returned to her room. Doctors say her general condition remains favorable and improving steadily.
United States District Attorney Rodgers files federal suit seeking to set aside patents for about 16 000 acres of timber land now held under Senator W A Clark. Government alleges lands were taken up within three years under the timber and stone act by speculators aiming to dispose to Clark or his agents despite counterclaims.
Enrique Muller, a prominent El Paso resident and Chi huhua figure, was accidentally shot and killed Monday afternoon as a servant attempted to remove a pistol from his saddle after dismounting. The incident occurred on the same day, stunning local society and triggering a formal inquiry.
Milwaukee injunctive orders curb machinists strike action after petitions by Bucyrus Steam Shovel Co of South Milwaukee and a similar ruling for Wilter Manufacturing Co. in Washington another injunction reported. Senator Dubois Suffering Severe Sciatica at Hunter Hot Springs Montana condition worsening after two weeks away from Boise Idaho area.
Norfolk and Western official reports the Hood flood damage in the Keystone Roanoke area is under 500000 dollars with up to 60 to 75 deaths. Rail lines washed out and hundreds of houses destroyed near Bluefield Ennis and Keystone. Gov White appeals for West Virginia aid only.
Three boys all under sixteen drown after entering the water below a dam in Grand Rapids Wisconsin on Monday. Names given are Sidney Larson Arthur Calm and Clarence Rence. The incident occurred during a swimming attempt in deep water beyond shallow areas.
Indianapolis Ind June 25 The discovery shows that the Indiana law requiring foreign corporations to incorporate with capital in this state nullifies the anti trust act by allowing trusts organized in New Jersey to pay fees and receive certificates to do business Secretary Shunt says the law does not require him to bar trusts and must authorize any compliant company to operate in Indiana The steel trust is expected to apply and receive a certificate soon
Adelbert S Hay killed by a fall from a New Haven hotel window will be interred at Lake View Cemetery Cleveland. The family including Fon John Hay and Mrs Hay prepared for departure to Ohio as Secretary Hay recovers from distress and condolence pours in from King Edward VII and others.
Indianapolis June 25 Fudor us M Johnson city controller will resign within days and join a focal bond concern. Mayor Fareourt will not run again but may announce a bid in different terms. Johnson longtime ally of Taggart. successor named J Wiatt Dunn from the Indianapolis Sentinel editorial staff.
Mrs Abigail T Gwinn of Greenfield was assaulted by a robber in Knightstown Indiana as she waited for her granddaughter at a late hour. A man rose from beside the couch seized her by the throat and choked her near to unconsciousness before fleeing as help arrived.
Lafayette Ind June 25 The Monon Railroad Company granted machinists ten cents per hour raise plus time and a half for overtime but rejected a nine hour day and would not apply the apprenticeship system. The compromise was accepted.
Indianapolis June 23 law committee of the supreme assembly of the Uniform Rank K of T recommended the supreme body mime the major general instead of the supreme chancellor. The move is said to be aimed at displacing James R. Carnahan as major general commanding.
Indianapolis June 25 brake man John Hedden of the Lake Erie and Western railway ejected Gene McGinnis a colored passenger from a train and was stabbed near the heart a dangerous wound A year earlier Hedden threw McGinnis from a train and was knocked out with a stone
From Vavana on June 25 Gen Wood III under treatment for grip and malarial fever. Although he continued official duties earlier, his condition worsened with a higher fever Monday night and bed rest is now advised by Surgeon Major Havard.
Anderson Indiana June 25 J F E Van deventer resigns as manager of the Victor window glass factory to become secretary treasurer and manager of the reorganized Dwiggins Fence Co capitalized at 50000 pounds Ve deventer a former Cincinnati resident continues in business in the region.
Marion police report William Mitchell captured in Toledo after being charged with killing W. Jones on March 1 in Indiana. In Muncie Ralph Cook, 18, jailed as sixth suspect in the assault on Misa Lethia Puckett Sunday afternoon. Terre Haute scoreboard notes a 7 10 3 versus Rockford 5 10 3 game with Hackett Starangle Elliott Thiery umpire Abbott.
Philadelphia reports the city’s 3 percent loan for 9 million dollars to fund water supply improvements failed on the bid deadline. Only 50 thousand dollars was bid, as money yields have risen to 4 percent and financiers opposed the 3 percent terms.
Evansville Indiana won decisively with 11 runs to Cedar Rapids four in a clean batting display. Pitchers Polchow and Roth paired with Gibson and Weaver for Evansville while Knightstown saw Warren Locke injured in an incident at Mulberry Triangle.
Joseph Bradfield opened a suit in Washington to stop the United States Treasurer from paying 50000 dollars appropriated by Congress for a nurses' home at Providence Hospital a Catholic institution in the city on grounds it is sectarian.
Baseball recap of the first and second Philadelphia vs Cincinnati games with scores 11-1 and 19-15, plus New York St Louis and Philadelphia Chicago matchups. lists innings, pitchers, umpires, and final tallies 5 19 4 for Philadelphia and 7 10 2 for Chicago.
The Houston market house built in 1897 at a cost of 85000 was destroyed by a Monday evening fire. Firefighters reported heavy damage and authorities began an investigation into the blaze.
Cincinnati and Chicago markets show varied prices for flour Wheat and corn hold modest gains while oats slip. hogs cattle and sheep move within narrow ranges across Cincinnati Indianapolis and East Buffalo with price bands noted for each category.
The article describes Lieut. James M. O Kelly as inventor of the Navohi balloon car used to dissolve a body inside a silk coffin. The process uses wax lining, acid dissolution, and gas propulsion to lift the coffin to several thousand feet before disappearance, with future visions of funeral parties watching the ascent.
Mulai Abdel Aziz, 20, sultan of Morocco, must repay debts to the United States or confront the armored cruiser New York. He has paid $5,000 to a widow of a mob victim in Fez, but owed more. The ruler is described as vigorous and prejudiced despite European contacts.
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