26 Jul 1901
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Newspaper
English News
Location
English, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1901
Page
1
Scattered notes describe trials and crimes in progress at Pittsfield and Petersburg, a Narcotics court matter, weather and crop reports from Europe and America, and various military and political updates including Kitchener’s commutations, Bermuda penal servitude, and naval plans.
Charles Ceei Fitzmmorris, 17, part of a Hearst expedition to beat George Francis Train’s world circumnavigation record, lands in Chicago amid fanfare from Mayor and family. The journey reports suggest delays and cross-continental milestones including New York and Yokohama legs, with miles and dates noted.
A posse led by Deputy Marshal Price pursued moonshine operators near Mone Vore after an ambush on a patrol. Officers and local men engaged, with several capture attempts and a plan to recover the seized goods.
A dispatch reports Siberian crop failure across Moyerscane and surrounding regions due to two months of drought. Poor harvests endanger peasants, cattle, and horses as food and fodder stocks dwindle, with ministries seeking grain and supplies from the south to avert famine.
In Natal, authorities order all white men with livestock fodder and clothing to evacuate farms between Tagela and Sundays rivers due to Boer raids. Any white man remaining after July 31 faces martial law.
Washington reports the British government refuses to release any Americans captured while serving in the Boer army. Only prisoners whose health makes confinement dangerous to their eyes may be granted exceptions.
Two young men were killed and several others injured when an engine moved a train into a switch where gamblers played craps. William Westling died on the scene. Harry Ammstrader later died from severe leg and arm injuries. Pap Pierson remained in critical condition with multiple injuries. John Anderson and John McChaw were injured.
A Raosten telegram details Miss Bertha A Mellish who vanished from Monant Holyoke Ear Meath Wadley Mas. Whirl questions Trese Canning claiming heiress status. Sister Tei writes from St Marys Woeeds seeking return near Savanna. Lake Shore freight wreck blocks main tracks. brakeman Charles Dolen injured but recovering. A Vore of cigarettes spurs arrest attempt on Thomas Callins. Durbin denies Italian officials were barred from Italian wreck victims. Alice Smith 24 dies by suicide at Laporte.
A New York factory produces 30 million cigarettes weekly year round. Oil developments in Texas and California drive new industrial factors in railroading. An English jam and jelly maker operates a 1000 acre Histon fruit farm near Cambridge with up to 800 workers, the factory located at the farm’s center.
Reports from Pittsburgh note Amalgamated association leaders signaling hard winter actions if the strike continues. Shaffer hints at planned contingencies while Farquhar may push mediation, and manufacturers await developments around Wellsville McKeesport.
Resal plans radical cost cuts and major reorganization after talks between Adj Gen Corbin and Gen Chaffee. proposed changes include reducing forces to 20 000 30 000, abolishing army districts, three permanent brigades in Manila Dagupan and Iloilo Cebu, barracks near Manila water supply, a single general hospital, and a streamlined insular constabulary. concentration begins after rains, with Corbin touring the southern archipelago aboard Lawton.
In Barkesburgh West Virginia the Glenn case features Dr W A Howard who treated Bert Glenn and testified he knew Glenn was a man. Other witnesses support the defendant’s manhood. The trial nears week’s end as other weather and financial items appear from Washington and Phoenix reports.
Grand Forks North Dakota July 23 ex mayor and former territorial secretary LuthER B Richardson died here. He was prominently connected with the political history of the state for the past 25 years.
Henry King Elkins a pioneer Chicago lumber merchant and early board of trade director died following an illness of nearly twelve months.
The Attorney General refuses to render an opinion on whether the secretary of the treasury may refund duties collected on grams imported from Porto Rico between the Spanish treaty ratification and the Foraker act. The decision rests with the Comptroller of the Treasury, who already ruled the department has authority to refund. About $2,000,000 in duties are involved.
Terrific storms sweep Germany with extreme heat and frequent lightning. Berlin reports a cloudburst on Monday with hail and a whirlwind. damage reported across numerous regions from hail wind and lightning.
London hosts a large gathering in the Chapter hall of the new cathedral as Cardinal Vaughn's reception honors Cardinal Gibbons on Monday afternoon.
Mrs. Carrie Nation was fined 100 dollars and sentenced to three 30 day jail terms by Judge Hazen in Topeka district court for disturbing the peace and dignity of the city during a March Sunday raid. No appeal is allowed.
Portland businessman and Democratic politician B. Goldsmith died of heart failure at his home. He served as Portland mayor in 1870 and was a noted financier and public figure in Oregon.
July heat shatters records across Missouri Iowa Kansas Nebraska and Ohio with St Louis at 107 degrees official and street readings up to 116. Kansas City reports 106 and seven prostrations and 9 deaths. Sedalia and Jefferson City also record 106 114 degrees as the heat wave continues.
Des Moines reports 109 degrees at 3 30 pm setting an official high as two heat deaths and many prostrations occur. Iowa corn harmed by hot spell, with rain helping only facilities that received it. Keokuk records 105 degrees on July 23, marking sixth day above 100 and ongoing corn damage notices.
Sioux City Ta July 23 maximum temperature Monday reached 99 degrees three degrees below Sunday's high noted in the local weather report.
Topeka records three deaths and ten prostrations as temperatures hit 106 degrees marking the hottest day of the year. The heat paralyzed activity while water supply remains adequate. Lawrence and Fort Leavenworth also report record highs around 106 and 108 degrees with several prostrations. Sylvan Grove endures 111 degrees Sunday then 108 on Monday.
The drought persists with no evident relief as conditions remain dry across the region, affecting agriculture and water supplies. Officials warn that continued heat and lack of rainfall threaten crops and livestock.
Omaha reports eight deaths and multiple prostrations as temperatures reach 100 degrees at noon and linger near that mark. Springfield and Indianapolis also record extreme heat with several prostrations, two deaths in Indianapolis, and guard drills suspended. The weather bureau notes corn endures drought conditions.
An official government thermometer at the local weather office hit 106 degrees in the afternoon, eclipsing previous heat records. The humidity was 26 percent, and there were only a few prostrations as the heat lingered for about an hour.
James Fosburg, a Yale graduate and brother of Robert Fosburg, testified for the defense in the Pittsfield murder trial of May Fosburg. His direct account described why he did not know burglars were in the house and his actions afterward, leaving defense hopeful of acquittal despite family-trial tensions.
Navy department accepts Lieutenant-Commander Minett's report explaining why the gunboat Concord returned from Alaska without orders. Commander Knox fell seriously ill requiring the ship to carry the ill officer, with no means to send him for care or relinquish command.
Sheriff Joseph F. Dickman and Detective John W. Cardell of St. Louis arrived to take charge of John McDowell who was arrested Saturday for trying to obtain jewelry from two local shops claiming to be Senator Hanna's son. McDowell refused to go to St. Louis without a requisition.
The interior secretary forms a committee to supervise land drawing for Kiowas and Comanches. Ex Governor Richards of Wyoming chairs. ex Chief Justice Frank Dale of Oklahoma. ex U S District Attorney D P Dyer of St Louis. They report to El Reno by the 26th to arrange details for drawings starting the 29th.
A severe wind storm in Naples Texas on Monday damaged the town. Four small buildings were blown down and Bryant was crushed to death.
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