Royal Baking Powder Co
The notice lists the Royal Baking Powder Company located at 100 William Street in New York.
24 Jan 1901
Page 1
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Newspaper
Defiance Weekly Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1901
Page
1
The notice lists the Royal Baking Powder Company located at 100 William Street in New York.
The news from Cowes Isle of Wight confirms Queen Victoria's death. Prince of Wales Edward Edward becomes King Edward VII and his reign begins amid global mourning. London and Paris report reaction. Americans note the shift as flags half mast and theaters close.
Four days of anxiety in Washington preceded the news of the queen of England's death. Officials sent condolence messages and prepared for half mast of flags over executive departments. The president dispatched a message to the new king of England signaling formal mourning procedures.
The Commoner weekly from William J. Bryan issues its first number in Lincoln Nebraska. The salutatory explains the title honors the common people and vows to defend their rights, interests, and aspirations against demagogic misuses and aristocratic privilege.
Cincinnati reports the Grand Opera House and adjoining Butler building heavily damaged by fire and water. Sothern’s Hamlet was interrupted as smoke and flames spread from the furnace. Losses exceed 300000 dollars. Rainforth Havlin remain lessees. Mrs Nation and fellow crusaders arraigned in Wichita with bond set at 1000 dollars each.
Delegates from the three anthracite districts meeting at the national convention of the United Mine Workers of America plan to press for a fixed scale for anthracite coal. Their first demand is recognition of the union, followed by a 10 to 15 percent wage increase. Committees were appointed at the opening session.
London report from the South African hospital commission notes serious evils but finds no scandal in patient care, no widespread neglect, and no indifference to suffering despite overall issues.
In Austin on January 23 the Senate elected J. W. Bailey of Gainesville to succeed Horace Chilton with 27 votes to BE Atlee's 2. The House followed with Bailey receiving 110 votes, M. M. Crewe 1, John M. Reagan 1, and Chilton 2.
Walter Weinstock of Hackney pleaded guilty to cutting with intent to kill after assaulting Nellie Morris. He was sentenced to 15 years in the penitentiary in McConnelsville Ohio.
The House expressed deep regret over Queen Victoria's death and adjourned to honor her memory. It passed a Cramp & Sons claims bill totaling about 1.3 million dollars for armor plate supply delays. Senate approved a placer mining law extension amid debate.
In Washington on January 23 the senate recognized Queen Victoria’s death with an appropriate resolution to be engrossed and sent to the British prime minister. The executive legislative and judicial appropriation bill was completed as far as committee amendments, now awaiting individual senator amendments.
The senate in executive session ratified the Spain Philippines treaty to acquire Sibutu and Cagayan islands for $100,000 with a 38 to 19 vote. Several senators indicated opposition to further oriental territorial acquisitions.
The freight car shortage has grown into a crisis in Pittsburg as rail traffic strains supply lines and businesses seek alternate shipping options. Officials report continued delays, with industries urging action to restore adequate car availability and reduce diversion costs.
Washington January 23 Chairman Southard of the house committee on coinage sent a request to Hon W J Bryan at Lincoln Nebraska asking him to appear before the committee on coinage weights and measures or send views on the pending financial measures. The request grew from Representative Shafroth of Colorado who urged inviting Bryan to share his views with others in the financial world who are being heard on the bill making silver obligations redeemable in Gabe.
Federal troops ordered as Creek Snake bands riot in the Emfala area threatening settlers and neutral Indians. Cihte Mekko sends a deflated message to President McKinley as whites arm for possible attacks.
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