December 1901 item notes a second, fifth and firsth
Fragmentary OCR marks from December 1901 reference a second, fifth and first occurrence or entry. Details are unclear but point to dated events or notes without full context. Named places or people are not readable.
Record of the Week Highlights McKinley Memorial Drive
National Memorial Association led by Judge William R. Day and Marcus Hanna advances subscriptions to build the McKinley Memorial over the Canton grave. Washington Arch Association dissolves. Cleveland hosts headquarters and officers organize the national effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
William McKinley
Canton
McKinley National Memorial Association
Cleveland
Ohio
Washington, D. C
Washington Arch Association
Potomac River
Arch Association
William R. Day
Marcus A. Hanna
Myron T. Herrick
Quo
Ryerson Ritchie
Oho
Territories
Multiple incidents global and national unrest in brief
A chaotic recap notes bank robberies in Springdale Arkansas and St Louis, a Chicago street accident injuring several, a boat rescued and taken to Chicago harbor, and rail crashes near Rawlins Wyoming and Salinas California. It lists bankruptcies, fires destroying schools and training centers, and political shifts including a proposed holiday for McKinley’s birthday.
Great Northern Robber Suspect Named by Chicago Detective
The arresting suspect in Nuexville, Teen, is Harvey Logan, named by a Chicago detective as one of the Great Northern express robbers. A fire at Sweetwater, Lesas destroyed seventeen business houses, with losses around 150000 insured. The steamer Kanawha Bell wrecked near Paint Creek on a down trip. eight deck hands drowned while officers were saved. The headless body of Professor Chandler, found near Oak Level Alabama, was identified by a gold watch. he lived in Limebranch Georgia and taught near the Alabama line in Cleburne County. He had $125 remaining after disappearing last October.
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Nuexville
Chicago
Harvey Logan
Great Northern Express
Cumber
Sweetwater
Lesas
Kanawha Bell
Charleston
Montgomery
W. Va
Paint Creek
Chandler
Oak Level
Ala
Limebranch
Alabama Line
Cleburne County
1901 in review deaths and disasters around the world
A sweeping 1901 chronicle notes the deaths of Queen Victoria and President McKinley plus the losses from fires strikes and disasters. It lists major events from January through December including wars, assassinations, natural disasters and political shifts across nations and continents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queen Victoria
McKinley
The Jacksons Given Severe Penalties
London special Theodore and Laura Jackson were found guilty by a jury at the Old Bailey of immoral practices and fraud. The judge sentenced Jackson to fifteen years and his reputed wife to seven years penal servitude. The prisoners listened in astonishment and remained silent as the sentences were read.
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London
Theodore
Laura Jackson
United States
Ann Odelia Tiss de Bar
Old Bailey
Jackson
Secretary Gage Considers Cabinet Retirement Within Two Months
The secretary has informed the President he wishes to retire by early spring at the latest. The President is trying to persuade him to stay. Mentioned successors include Judge William H. Taft, Myron T. Herrick of Cleveland, and Floyd L. Greene of New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gage
William H. Taft
Philippines
Myrone T. Herrick
Cleveland
ebSeneral Flv. Greene
New York
Ferry disaster at Ludington leaves one dead and many burned
In Ludington amid heavy weather the Pere Marquette car ferry No. VW struck a bar and disabled its machinery. The main steam feed pipe burst releasing vast steam. One man was killed by scalding and many others were seriously burned. No 16 is believed a total loss.
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Ludington
Midh
Wile
Pere Marquette
No 16
Fire destroys Ashbaugh home near Summerville killing four
A farmer John Ashbaugh home near Summerville in Jefferson county burned with four persons burned to death and another badly burned. four more injured. The event is tied to a broader Argentine Chilean dispute where negotiators expect a peaceful accord, with only reconciliation details pending.
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Summerville
Jefferson County
John Ashbaugh
Rome Telegram Hints Isilka Death Miss Stone to Be Released
The Rome correspondent for the Daily Telegraph cables that Mine Isilka is dead and that American captive Miss Stone will be released almost immediately, according to semi official news from Constantinople.
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London
Constantinople
Rome
Daily Telegraph
Isilka
Miss Stone
Zacatecas Market House Fire Claims Dozens
A San Antonio special reports the burning of Zacatecas city market house with forty five dead and over twenty seriously injured many beyond recovery.
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San Antonio
Zacatecas
Mexico
Fire destroys Blue Front hotel at Fowlertown Indiana
A large frame hotel named the Blue Front in Fowlertown Indiana burned down leaving the building a total loss while most furnishings were saved.
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Fowlertown
Ind
Farmer Fights Freezing Death as Hogs Attack Near Oakland
J. Sandbloom a farmer near Oakland Nebraska was found unconscious by his son near hog pens after exposure to cold. The hogs were attacking him until they were driven off. He may die from his injuries and is hospitalized in critical condition.
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J. Sandbloom
Oakland
Neb
Sandbloom
Train crash near McKeesport injures many no deaths
Passenger train No. 14 collided with a freight caboose at Scott Haven near McKeesport Pennsylvania. No passengers were killed but many sustained minor injuries. Engineer Frank Hughes of Glenwood was likely fatally hurt.
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Scott Haven
McKeesport
Frank Hughes
Glenwood
Veterans to hold annual encampment in Washington DC
Grand Army of the Republic veterans announce the next encampment in Washington DC. Rear Admiral Frank Wildes, famed for commanding the cruiser Boston at Manila Bay, receives a large local award in Boston. Rhode Island Governor William Gregory dies at Wickford at 52 after months of illness. He started life as a bobbin boy in a woolen mill. State Superintendent Victor Collins of
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Grand Army of the Republic Veterans
Washington, D. C
Frank Wildes
Boston
Manila Bay
Buston
William Gregory
Rhode Island
Wickford
Mr. Gregory
Victor Collins
Schley files bill of exceptions with Navy secretary
Admiral Schley through his attorneys has filed with the Secretary of the Navy a bill of exceptions to the majority findings of the court of inquiry. Postmaster General Smith resigns and will be replaced by Henry C Payne of Wisconsin. Bush orders Philadelphia to sail for Panama. Isthmian crisis looms as Colombia and Venezuela near hostilities. arms stock shortage cited and to be remedied.
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Congress
Charleston Exposition
Boston
Marconi
Cornwall
England
St. Jules
Schley Court of
Tnp
Schley
Lolanda Bonine
James
Ayres
New York
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Rockford
John Swintup
Senate
Gov
Gregory
Rhode Island
Charles Emery Smith
Henry (. Payne
Wisconsin
Secretary of the Navy
Court of Inquiry
Smith
Henry C. Payne
Bush
Washington
Philadelphia
San Francisco
Pansania
Isthmus
Venezuela
Costa Rica votes settle as riots flare briefly
The Costa Rican primary elections concluded with the official republican ticket winning amid significant polling place disturbances quelled by police. Reports also note a shipwreck near Salvador, Kitchener’s dispatch on Boer commander Kritzinger, and a wave of global dispatches from camps to explorers and sailors across the Pacific.
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Costa Rica
San Blas
San Francisco
Panama
Acajutla
la Libertad
Salvador
Lord Kitchener
Kritzinger
Cape Colony
French
Countess of Annesley to host Edward and Alexandra
The Countess of Annesley, famed beauty, will entertain King Edward and Queen Alexandra during their Ireland visit at Castle Wellan in Northern Ireland. Her status as hostess marks a notable spotlight on a prominent aristocrat amid a string of varied events from the era.
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Ireland
London
Countess of
Annesley
King Edward
Queen Alexandra
Emerald Isle
United Kingdom
Castle Wellan
Northern Ireland
Senate Ratifies Huavy Pauncefote Canal Treaty in Historic Vote
The Senate approves the Huavy Pauncefote isthmian canal pact by 72 to 6 after hours of executive discussion. Teller leads opposition while other speakers include Clay Fairbanks Mallory Tillman and Bate. A separate resolution on anarchism is adopted. House to vote on Philippine revenues bill Wednesday.
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Senate
Bacon
Blackburn
Caverson
Mallory
Teller
Tillman
Bailey
Depaw
Elkins
Rawlins
Hagon Ape Sewell
Daniel
Nevady Patterson
Quay
Thao
Clay
Fairbanks
Ber
McLaurin
Mississip Mallory
Bacoch
Bate
West
Missouri
Committee On the Judiciary
Congress
Knox
Judiciary Committee
House
Philippine Islands
Payne
New York
Richardson
Tennessee
Swansen
Virginia
Grosvenor
Ohie
Robertson
Louisiana
Messrs. Thayer
Massachusetts
Shafroth
Coleredo
de Armand
Patterson
Morgan
Costa Rica
Nicaragua
Littlefield
Maine
McCall
Davey
Broussard and Robertson
United States
Philippines
Philippine Commission
I T
United] States
Roosevelt
William Pennison
Wilhilm P. Williams
Jonathan Merriam
Chicago
Hepburn
House Committee On Rivers, Canals and Commerce
McKinley
Cullom
Chicago Federation of Labor
Hoar
Committee On Judiciary
Market Review Quietly Reflects Industrial Repair and Grain Movement
The report notes speculation in railway shares easing and UMC gains, with manufacturing plants fully occupied and wage levels high. It highlights strong rail equipment demand, steady price control, and rising exports of wheat, with futures for May pork at $17.45 and Western grain movements improving amid ample stockpiles.
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Horn Peturus
Orenilatowha
Arnjans
UMC
Heb. Dun & Co
Prade
United Stats
Unites
Canada
Bradstreet
Ursado
Brecudssetfs
S. Hlass
Market Price Ranges Across Cities Include Cattle Hogs and Grains
An order from the United States Court in Beaumont Texas directs the sale of Port Arthur Channel and Dock Company property to satisfy a debt of 1 800 318 dollars. The upset price is set at 500.
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United States
Beaumont
Texas
Port Arthur Channel and Dock
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