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Newspaper
Mills County Tribune
Location
Glenwood, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1901
Page
5
Reports circle Colon that rebels threatening Boras del Toro hail from Bluefields Nicaragua. Machias anchored in Colon harbor while American warships are expected to arrive to protect interests as liberal revolutionaries gain support across Colombia.
In Constantinople on August 27 the Sultan agreed to pay 700,000 francs to the Quays Company for interference with its rights and 600,000 francs to a Frenchman over lands in Albania. The Quays concession allows a year’s delay on transferring the Quays to Turkey to save appearances for the Sultan. French Ambassador Constans is departing aboard the Vautour to proceed to Stamboul by train.
Lawton dispatch reports El Reno sweltered at 112 degrees the hottest of the summer. Sanitary conditions are poor and officials fear a fever outbreak may follow the extreme heat.
In London during Aug, King Richard's orders open centuries sealed spaces in palaces. A Lawrence portrait of Queen Caroline and other works surfaced in Windsor garret. An old fourgon velvet-lined van filled with Queen Anne silver and gilt plate was found in a St James cellar unused for 150 years. The pieces tied to grand dinners at Kewe Hampton Court and suburban venues, the van likely carried them from St James.
In St Louis on August 27 the Louisiana Purchase Exposition company executive committee authorized a subcommittee to condemn additional ground near the fair site. Forest Park’s 600 acres proved insufficient. hundreds more acres may be seized if owners do not reach fair value. General Counsel Blair states the company can proceed with condemnation to secure needed land. A directors meeting next Friday will set a plan to call on subscribers to make a 20 percent stock payment.
Manila Aug 26 In the city there are fewer than 1900 effective soldiers and a decision was made to increase by four infantry companies. The official reason is heavy guard duty, but officials note the risk of future uprisings among Malays and the potential release of about 1800 prisoners if guards are withdrawn from the prison. General Chaffee calls Manila orderly while Commissioner Wright finds the people peaceful though some discontent over land tax.
Aug 21 Sir Thavana. Dustay Beck reports to the cigar manufacturers' union on Cuban cigars and U S competition. He argues Cuban output even if doubled would not threaten American producers, noting limited Cuban tobacco soil and higher Cuban production costs versus the United States.
Kansas City August 26 The Santa Fe rail road's commercial agent told the Board of Trade that all wheat with disposition orders received here would be carried to Chicago at 7 cents per 100 pounds. The move aims to clear loaded cars in local yards with about 100 cars in Santa Fe yards awaiting disposition. Tonight's wheat receipts would decide if the 7 cent rate becomes effective tomorrow. The cut stands eight cents below the prior 10 cent rate and may be kept open as shipments stay heavy.
Kirk B. Armour head of Armour Enterprises in Kansas City, recently critically ill at Watkins Glen, rested comfortably en route home in Chicago. He traveled in a private car with Dr. Griffith and trained nurses, arriving from Lake Shore road and departing Santa Fe road. The message notes his condition as reported by Dr. Griffith.
Aug 24 report from Pittsburgh shows mixed progress as mills in several towns operate with varying force. Star Mill and Painter Mill run, McKeesport idle, Irondale and Wellsville active, Lisbon fire started, Bellaire idle points set to restart next week, Wheeling paralyzed, and unions optimistic about a six day shift in strategy. Conference at Amalgamated is pivotal with leaders signaling decisive action to aid strikers and pressure management.
Philadelphia August 24 A $4 000 000 check was said to be paid to Bethlehem Steel stockholders via Girard Trust as depository for the stock for Charles M Schwab who holds an option on controlling interest. The sale potential totals about 17 000 000 with an August 26 option expiry and a directors meeting planned to elect a new president.
Brussels dispatch reports from Vienna that twenty Russian torpedo boats and several dispatch boats have reached the Dniester delta from Galatz. Russian troops are beginning mobilization along the Turkish frontier.
Cattle receipts in South Omaha were moderate with buyers active and prices lifting on better grades. Cows and bulls showed gains while canning stock and stags stayed steady. stockers and feeders strengthened. In Kansas City cattle and sheep markets remained steady to higher with top steers near 3.85 to 6.20 in mixed lots, and lambs noted at 4.00 to 3.00 per head in a firmer tone.
War department figures for the Philippines cover seven months ending January 31, 1901 and 1900. Imports rise to 17,999,107 from 12,674,705 and exports to 12,637,05 from 8,305,580, a 42 and 52 percent gain respectively. European and Asian trade lead the increases while Oceania drops. Hemp and copra drive export growth with notable rises in tobacco, sugar, and miscellaneous goods.
SANTEE Neb Aug 24 The annual mission conference of Congregational and Presbyterian churches working among the Sioux Indiana has been declared off this year due to lingering smallpox cases among the Sisseton tribe at Lake Travers.
London reports from Simla that thirteen inches of rain fell in the past twelve days, according to a Daily Mail dispatch. The heavy monsoon drenched the hill station and surrounding areas, marking a remarkable spell of wet weather in northern India.
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