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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1901
Page
6
A weekly digest notes Kaiser's explosive Berlin address warning internal enemies amid 1848 pretext fears. It cites MacArthur approving the Mando-Ducat case sentences from the Philippines, with five leaders to hang in Calamba and others jailed, amid ongoing global unrest.
The London Express reports Scotland Yard will be asked to protect J P Morgan from violence by cranks when he arrives in London in April. Threatening letters have been sent from the U S and London associates say ultra patriotic fanatics plan against the man intended to disrupt U S steel trade with England.
The Norwegian bark Andromeda from Glasgrow reached Cape Town with the Psyche crew group. Thirty days in an open boat left most survivors near death. two sailors died from exposure and the rest were nearly dead at rescue. The Psyche’s mate and five men who sailed in a second boat remain missing.
A collision between two freight trains on the same track between Schaghticoke and Rotterdam Junction New York killed three people and injured three others. Both locomotives were destroyed and many cars wrecked.
Governor Dietrich and J A Millard of Omaha win short and long term U S Senate seats as Thompson Rose Water and others withdraw. The partisan deadlock ends and Republicans gain more senators. Kentucky court grants new trial for Caleb Powers and James Howard linked to Governor Geebel shooting.
The Carnegie Company of Pittsburg received an order from the Chilean government for 15 000 tons of standard steel rails. Delivery is to be completed within two months.
Engineer Arthur Talbert of Garrett dies soon after a collision between Baltimore and Ohio freight trains in Bremen Indiana. The accident left him severely injured and he did not survive.
A dam on the Iluron river at Ypsilanti Michigan washed away causing $15000 damage to the Ypsilanti Paper Company. Postmaster General Smith denies reports that he plans to resign his office.
A $12,000 theft targets Dr. LBrill's New York home, with jewelry valued at $12,000 reported stolen. A separate Chicago & Northwestern collision at Little Rapids near Depere Wisconsin kills one and injures several people.
Henderson Minnesota dispatch reports Theodore Wallert who killed his wife and four children was hanged at 1 09 Friday morning. He spent his last hours joking and laughing with relatives.
Emilio Aguinaldo, leader of the Philippine insurrection, is captured by American forces under Gen. Funston after a daring ruse. Aguinaldo and his staff are taken to Manila aboard the gunboat Vicksburg with loyal Macabebe soldiers crucial to the operation. The capture, near Casiguran nine miles from Baler, could mark the end of the war.
Ex Senator Carter of Montana is slated as chairman of the St Louis World’s Fair National Commission while other members including Ex Senator Thurston Ex Senator Lindsay and Col John F Miller balance private practice with fair duties. The commission plans to keep legal and business work active as they prepare for the event and inaugural expenses leave a $6000 surplus to charity.
General Frederick Funston a descendant of Daniel Boone and a versatile figure in American actions. He has served as reporter editor botanist explorer trapper insurgent and soldier from Arctic cold to tropical zones. He led Kansas Fighting Twentieth and helped capture Aguinaldo becoming brigadier general after notable actions in the Philippines.
In Lincoln the Republican caucus nominated J. H. Millard of Omaha for the long term and C. H. Dietrich for the short term as United States Senators from Nebraska. Thompson withdrew and Rosewater urged Lininger or Millard for the long term, Meiklejohn and Currie withdrew, and the nominations were made unanimous with a joint session to confirm.
King Charles of Portugal visited London for Victoria's funeral and freed his crown from pawnbrokers after pledging 4 million dollars. The stones are valued over 6 million, with aid from Edward VII in gratitude for Portugal’s wartime support. A separate note questions Senator Depew’s family relation to Miss Paulding amid a broken engagement.
Reports say China rejects terms of a Manchur convention and Russia loses diplomatic advantage. Japan vows to defend its rights, risking a broader conflict. Early rumors of a Russia China secret treaty circulated, with Manchuria occupation now in question and European observers warning of possible intervention.
Japan fields 4 first class battleships 3 second class battleships 6 armored cruisers 26 other cruisers 18 gunboats 11 destroyers 35 torpedo boats 4 training vessels totaling 124 vessels and 200,480 tons with 14 more vessels under construction at 41,190 tons. Russia has 15 first class battleships 19 second class battleships 11 armored cruisers 27 other cruisers 11 gunboats 25 destroyers 186 torpedo boats totaling 204 vessels and 420,440 tons with 38 vessels under construction at 149,140 tons.
The Japanese government voices suspicion over Russia and China’s secret convention with protests limited to officials. Russia asserts it may negotiate with any power, amid broader backlash over Manchuria access without full Geneva style consultation. Modifications include leasing Kinchow Port Arthur, dropping Russian residency in Houkden, allowing Chinese army order in Manchuria during rail construction, and easing exclusive mining and railway concessions for Mongolia Turkestan and Kashgaria.
A man’s body was recovered from ice in the Hackensack River Jersey City. A residence in Macon Mississippi burned, losses estimated at 55000. Reports note military actions against Yaqui near San Marcial with prisoners. King Leopold linked to a Brussels gambling house. Gettysburg Park features 225 cannon and 310 tablets. A New York ad seeks a lame wife. King Edward gifts a Queen Victoria cane to Sir Spencer Ponsonby-Fane. Surrogate upholds Mary Beach Tousey will leaving $1,000,000 to the Episcopal Church. case to Supreme Court. Fourteen Japanese arrested in Seattle for possible deportation. C E Yerkes buys London Metro Railway stake to electrify lines.
Fragmented satirical notes recounting finances and politics including Rockefeller gifts to Vassar, King Edward’s salary, U S governance costs, and odd quips about chambers and czars. Mentions Boers, De Wet, Cuba, and English women in colonies with no clear single event.
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