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Newspaper
Galveston Leader
Location
Galveston, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1901
Page
2
A weekly digest reports growing Chinese insolence toward foreigners as allied troops withdraw. It notes legation defenses near completion with brick walls and rifle loopholes. Ministers diverge from generals on a uniform defense plan, aiming to avoid provocative fortifications while foreigners urge stronger protection.
Assistant Secretary of the Treasury Taylor received telegrams from ship owners and tasters of vessels arriving in San Francisco. They reported that strike conditions prevented unloading and requested that Chinese labor be allowed aboard. Taylor replied that permitting Chinamen on the docks would violate the Chinese exclusion law, and the government would not permit it.
The British torpedo boat destroyer Viper ran onto a rock off Alderney in the Channel. There was no loss of life. Viper, the only British Navy vessel with turbine engines, had reached speeds of about 31 knots in recent trials with an inexperienced crew. Builders predicted 34 knots later.
A powerful blast on Locust Street above Ponth in Philadelphia destroys five structures in a six Imidines block. Authorities report ten to twenty or more killed and over forty injured with at least thirty five people inside the buildings at the time. The final death toll is expected to take several days to determine.
A Boer convoy of seventy wagons was captured by the Broaish near Bostof. Commandant Froneman was killed following a lengthy pursuit near Wanburg. Important papers were found on his body. His son, a prominent commander, is accused of killing a peace envoy.
Miss Carrie Jones daughter of Governor Chowns dames aged 20 was run over and killed by a streetcar in Montgomery Alabama in front of the executive mansion. The accident was witnessed by the Governor.
Frederick died at Cronberg after several months illness. Emperor William and his other children were by the bedside when the dowager cipress passed away.
A Pan American special and a regular collided east of Lockport New York on the New York Central line. Thomas Hvliend and George Webb were killed and a fireman was severely injured. Passengers panicked but none seriously hurt. A error in meeting orders caused the crash.
The great steel strike remains unresolved with no clear path to settlement since its start. Workers and management continued stalemate as negotiations stalled and no new timetable emerged.
Steamboat island, part of the Apostle group off Chequamegon bay, has disappeared after a recent storm. Once a sand and rock islet overgrown with trees, it is now a submerged rocky reef several feet below water, posing a navigation hazard and requiring a lighthouse if near shipping routes.
The Martin family of seven in New Baltimore Pennsylvania mistook toadstools for edible mushrooms. One member is dead and the others are dying.
Grand jury returns two indictments against John A Hinsey former president and Henry B Stolte former secretary of the Knights of Pythias endowment rank for perjury. Alleged lies concern 1844 annual reports to Illinois insurance department by lodge officers.
Dispatch from Willemstad Curacao reports Dr. Rangel Gardiras leading 5000 insurgents against President Castro of Venezuela near San Angelio on the Colombian border. Government sends 7000 troops as constitutional guarantees are suspended and further outbreaks are feared.
The monthly government statements show July 1901 receipts at 62,3820,340 and expenditures at 52,807,090, leaving a surplus of 12.75. In contrast July 1909 ran a deficit of 4,000,000. War department spending was 16,0ST, 804 with a decrease of 2,825. Navy outlays rose 825 Hb Pensions fell by 315,000 to 11,491,200.
A blaze at a Hammond Indiana pants factory started by a broken oil pipe in a furnace spread rapidly before local crews could stop it. Help from Kensington and South Chicago aided the three villages in preventing further spread. No workers will be laid off.
Crescens, the Columbos trotter, added laurels by winning a mile in Loy reduemip, posting a near one minute time and achieving a new record for the distance in Cleveland. The first dart finished in 0:0550 with quarters at 0:28 and 0:59, while headwinds in the stretch limited faster speed.
At least seventeen men and five women die in the collapse of the Tampico coal wharf of the Monterey and Alexter Gulf Railroad. Eight men and four women have been recovered. Bodies crushed beneath thousands of tons of coal and ore. The scene is described as terrible.
The Vienna Fremdenblatt outlines Herr Bitza’s interview as Shoemakers' guild chief warns of potential unrest if American retail shoe shops open in Austria. Bitza claims Americans could sell up to 30 percent cheaper than local makers, fueling fears among Austrian craftsmen.
An explosion of a boiler on a Western and Atlantic passenger train wrecked the engine near Pokon Georgia. The baggage car left the track while fireman J. Rench of Athtta was fatally hurt and engineer MV Bell of Atlanta was badly hurt.
Acting Secretary Hackett replies to Admiral Sehley asserting the precept treats certain Sanitiano fight facts as true. He says Sehley disobeyed orders is a fact and must stand in the precept despite Sehley's protest.
Lieutenant Croft of the Nineteenth Infantry with a Céline mounted scouts repelled sixty insurgents in Manila. Seven rebels were killed and thirteen captured. Two privates on Croft’s force were wounded in the encounter.
President McKinley has accepted an invitation to attend the national GALA encampment in Cleveland Ohio and will be in the city on Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday of encampment week.
The Guardian reports Rockefeller of New York, visiting Devon, is so pleased with the area that he plans to settle there. He has been touring the county and expresses keen interest in establishing residence in Devon.
Fire erupted at the Grand Track Railway grain elevator on Fifty first Street and Central Avenue in Chicago causing damage estimated at 75000 dollars. Fire crews fought the blaze and no injuries are reported.
A rapid roundup shows corn No 2 and No 3 varied by region, oats No 2 white traded around 40 to 41 cents, and wheat No 2 mixed near mid-teens to higher. Hog and sheep quotes ranged from modest to prime, with cattle at New York and Detroit markets showing strong variation.
Four masked men halted the New York and Chicago express on the Baltimore and Ohio line at Calumet Heights near Chicago at 8 PM Wednesday. They dynamited a baggage car, fired on train crew and passengers, and fled toward Tracy Indiana. A $500 reward is offered for tips leading to arrests after the attempted robbery targeted a $500,000 bank shipment aboard the express car.
A Washington dispatch reports postmen in the capital will wear a new shirt waist coat on their rounds this summer. The coat-shirt features duplex tails inside and outside, collars like formal wear, and can be worn with suspenders or a belt. Made of lightweight washable material and in uniform color, the style is praised by modern dressers though optional for trip duty.
About 500 white citizens in Carroll County march to the Charleston jail after the murder of Mr. and Mrs. Taliaferro. Betsy McCray Belfield McCray and Ida McCray are killed by a mob demanding the keys to the jail.
A masked gang robbed a train injuring a baggage car and engine crew with dynamite and gunfire. They abandoned the scene after blowing a hole in the car and escaping into darkness. A mob later hanged several suspects at the town limits despite pleas for lawful process. Ida McCray confessed to murder with family aiding. Betsy McCray gave no statement.
A Port of Spain dispatch notes Castro regime faces a looming revolt and civil war in Venezuela. It accuses Castro of backing the Colombian revolt while arms flow into Venezuela by water routes and a first engagement could trigger uprisings across districts.
Chicago faces a severe food shortage as prices for vegetables fruits and other summer staples rise sharply. Boarding houses raise meal tickets and restaurants cut portions while wholesale prices double and quality falls making staples scarce and affordability difficult for households.
Report notes a proposed merger of ieen Manufacturers of steel castings backed by 15 million dollars. Other items mention over half a million dollars sluiced at winter dumps near Nome Alaska, and local troubles including a fatal stabbing in Bristol Texas.
The article argues sheep require water beyond grass and dew, noting hard dung signals thirst in midsummer. It warns against mixing ducks geese and chickens in same yards, explaining cleanliness and health issues. suggests separating species though ducks and geese may share space.
The piece argues against heavy pruning of ornamental shrubs noting Forsythia and quinces bloom best when left to natural form. It laments uniform shapes, praising varied outlines and natural color bursts overmonotony, urging gardeners to favor line and form for enduring beauty.
The text discusses cabbage as livestock feed and a method to introduce queens to bee colonies. It explains cabbage storage, nutritive value estimates, and cautions about flavor transfer. It then details a queen introduction technique using brood frames, an isolated new queen, and temporary queenlessness to merge colonies successfully.
The article explains fly damage to dairy cows cattle and horses in July to September and recommends coop farming practices. It cites Professor W L Carlisle Wisconsin and Iowa trials showing shade stable housing and dark stables reduce fly annoyance and boost milk and butter output. It also warns on sanitary practices to prevent diseases and outlines general farm care.
The article advises using repellents on cattle when screens or darkening stables are impractical. Apply on the flanks neck base of horns and other fly hotspots, with two weekly applications. For large herds, spray pumps aid even coverage. dairy cows and work stock can be treated at stalls or during slow herd movement.
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