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Newspaper
Massillon Independent
Location
Massillon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1901
Page
3
A terrifying tornado struck near Naper Nebraska on June 22 killing seven people in one family and two in another. Several others were fatally injured as the storm touched the area near Omaha with reports from specials at Omaha.
Washington reports Cabinet approves Hay representations to Russia to explain US stance. The notice cites June 18 import from Russia refined in England arriving in Rochester New York, with duties imposed as if Russian origin. Officials seek Russia’s rescission of the action to avoid further diplomatic friction.
James G Heslop 19 of Johnstown Pa formerly attached to the schoolship Saratoga died after falling from a freight train in Atlantic City N J He was en route with friends William Aker Philadelphia and John Bergan Johnstown Bergan a Saratoga cadet is on shore leave Also Philadelphia National League signs Hugh Jennings for the rest of the season with competing claims from Baltimore and Athletic clubs.
London June 22 The Sun repeats its sensational claim from June 18 that General Botha the Boer commander decided to surrender after President Kruger declined to concede. The report notes Kruger's decision and Botha's reply to it.
Cardinal Gibbons began a journey to Florence for a week long visit. At the railway station he bid farewell to the procurator general and to the brothers of St. Sulpice, guests of the Florence stay.
London reports note the success of the Drei-Fontein appeal where Lloyds is held for 30000 pounds taken from a Transvaal train. In the same city the Liberal party shows a rift with strong rumors of expulsions and resignations spreading among afternoon papers.
An explosion of dynamite on the Washington and Oregon railroad line at Kalama, Washington, on June 22 resulted in the deaths of four men. The incident details were sparse, with authorities investigating the blast and its causes as workers were reported to be nearby at the time.
Wu Ting Fang, Chinese minister to the United States, spoke before the New York State Bankers association in Buffalo at its annual convention. Admiral Hosking Dead in London. General Byron Laffin Dead in Hudson, N Y. notable obituaries note births in 1828.
Pittsburg June 22 Thousands applauded as graduates of the Pittsburg Catholic College of the Holy Ghost received diplomas from Bishop Phelan at the Grand Opera House. Rt Rev Thomas J Conaty delivered the commencement address on The Catholic College Man in the Twentieth Century urging faith hope and obedience to eternal laws.
Secretary Root issued the president's order establishing civil government in the Philippines. The military governor loses civil duties on July 4 while remaining in insurrection districts. William H. Taft, president of the Philippine Commission, is appointed civil governor with executive authority over civil affairs previously handled by the military governor.
New York June 22 Jury in Arlington New Jersey found Thomas G Barker guilty of shooting with intent to kill Rev John Keller The verdict was unanimous for the highest punishment Barker faces up to seven years imprisonment and a 2000 fine He remains in jail on 100000 bail Mrs Barker sobbed absent from court Keller also absent The defense pitched unwritten law but judge instructed that alleged outrage is not justification Sentencing expected Thursday with appeal filed later by counsel
Pekin June 22 report says Belgian minister M. Maurice Joostens sent a messenger to Siam Kial to verify a massacre of four Belgian missionaries. The mission is strongly fortified, with reports that Tung Ful-Siang marauders killed converts in April.
Prince Chun, chosen to formally apologize in Berlin for Baron von Ketteler assassination, prepares to depart Pekin in mid July with an entourage of 20 officials and 60 servants.
Seventeen people believed dead after a fireworks store explosion in a Paterson tenement. Fire erupts, many escape by jumping or nets as flames gut upper floors. 12 bodies recovered, several badly burned. Rescue efforts wounding and suffering, with partial list of injured and missing including children and shopkeepers.
Chicago June 22 photographer George R Lawrence attempted a bird’s eye view of the stock yards from a balloon. He was thrown from his car after rising about 50 feet when a cross bar broke. Lawrence struck a web of telegraph wires but suffered only minor cuts as the balloon continued upward and disappeared.
Washington reports on Mrs McKinley’s condition continued favorable with confidence she may be moved to Canton in early July according to dispatches.
The Koenigen Louise will not sail this week delaying Hazen S. Pingree’s body. He former Michigan governor died here on Tuesday. His body will be transported to the United States aboard the Zealand, sailing Sunday noon from Southampton to New York. No religious service will be held. Many Americans have visited Pingree’s son or left cards at his home.
The president appointed 68 enlisted men of the army to be second lieutenants, thus providing for all the enlisted men, regulars and volunteers, found qualified for appointment at the recent examination.
New York June 22 grand jury indicts Police Captain John D. Herlihy who led the Eldridge Street station during a vane anti-vice crusade for neglect of duty.
New York June 22 R G Dun Weekly Review notes widespread prosperity and confidence as distribution of merchandise increases beyond the Ohio River, railroads move more goods, labor tensions ease, and iron and steel stay active. Exports from Atlantic ports rise, gold movements ease market tone, and Union Pacific and Wabash anticipations lift shares.
New York June 22. The prospect of a better bank statement Saturday aided market activity Friday as traders awaited data. Financial groups showed cautious optimism amid expectations of improved liquidity and potential interest rate signals from banks.
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