03 Jul 1901
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1901
Page
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Scranton on July 3 reports Recorder Connell voiding all contracts made by former recorder Moir, claiming legal faults under the Ripper act. The dispute centers on purchasing fire apparatus and advertising and asserts contracts must be authorized by council ordinances.
Albert L Johnson of Cleveland brother of Mayor Thomas L Johnson died at Fort Hamilton Brooklyn at 10:15 p m from heart failure. He planned rapid transit between New York City and Philadelphia with a 56 cent fare and 3 cent city rides. He had acquired New Jersey and Pennsylvania branch lines but faced stalled tunnel routing and Philadelphia charter clashes. His death comes as his associates continue push for the project.
A 950 machinists strike at the Bates plant in Toledo ended yesterday with concessions granted. Notable New York victims include Rev Dr Maynard, and Jacob Ers. Globe near Phoenix hit by fire, causing heavy losses. Fighting reports rise in Manchura and ChiLi Province. Sino-Mohammedan clash at Shen Yang. Paris Academy notes a malaria microbe claim. Keeling mine accident near Pittsburgh leaves two dead and eight overcome by fumes.
In Newport News on July 3, W. H. Wyatt, an elderly veteran at the National Soldiers Home, was shot and killed by fellow inmate Edgar Barber during a quarrel over a bottle of whiskey. Authorities allege Wyatt, known for selling liquor on the grounds, refused to sell more to Barber, triggering the fatal confrontation.
Fire raged in Huntingdon West Virginia from 11 AM to 5 PM causing about 200000 in losses. City reservoirs were empty at the start and local fire engines were inoperable, with external engines also failing to halt the flames. Miraculous Escape In Wreck Near Seattle
Governor Pingree lay in state in a New York chapel yesterday. His solid oak $1,000 coffin rested beneath draped American flags as friends and a Detroit escort committee gathered for a photograph beside the casket.
Philadelphia and Baltimore tied as hottest cities with 92 degrees at 8 AM while readings climbed to 103 in Philadelphia before afternoon storms cooled areas briefly. New York suffered higher deaths and lingering heat as widespread relief proved temporary. reports spanned Shamokin Williamsport Lancaster Scranton and York with several fatalities and rising temperatures, ice shortages, and shipping impacts across Kentucky towns.
Williamsport Pennsylvania reports the drowning of brothers Howard aged 17 and Thomas Shaffer aged 14 while bathing in the Susquehanna river yesterday evening. The younger brother faltered and both men went under as others attempted to help.
Judge Estes said he would not admit 1 percent citizenship in the United States for Guam island residents and Hawaii long-time residents. He suggested only Hawaiians admitted by Congress could become citizens. Hawaii representatives sent a concurrent resolution to the Senate opposing Hawaii’s annexation to California. Home rulers voted in favor.
Washington July 2. Attorney General Philander C. Knox has purchased a house in the city. The residence sits in a fashionable Northwest block on K street between 15th and 16th streets. The consideration is 113.90 dollars.
The Philadelphia Stock Exchange will close this afternoon at o clock and reopen Monday morning at 10, creating a four day recess. For the first time in twenty five years the rule requiring bell ringers to wear coats on the floor was rescinded yesterday.
Senator O H Platt of Connecticut crafted Cuban amendments that drew heated debate. The convention largely refused the changes, ultimately resisting the proposed terms. The record notes the stubborn stance as the Cuban relations committee weighed the proposals.
Harrisburg July 3 Governor Stone approves printing of 10000 copies of the tuberculosis bulletin and signs measures on road improvement tree planting stability for road sides county clerk payments 1897 98 tax and justice proceedings act supplements to 1914 law on treble damages and child adoption limits among others with Allegheny County judges to visit the House of Refuge, y CON
Missouri and Wellsley College Day at the Pan-American Exposition featured ceremonies in the Louisiana Purchase Exposition Building and the Women’s Building. Notables included former Governor David Fraters, Cy P Walbridge, and Senator Tho H Carter of Montana. The event marked a formal dedication with speeches on governor and exposition roles.
Pittsburg July 3 The Amalgamated Association reports a price cut by the sheet combination aimed at pressuring independent sheet manufacturers on our scale. The advisory board has not yet met but will convene soon if the American Sheet Steel company resists renewing talks. Shaffer says the move is to affect independents and the association will not call another conference unless an ultimatum is rescinded.
Chicago reports a strike of about 2000 iron moulders after a full day conference with the National Founders Association failed to reach agreement. A Bricklayer Hall meeting ended at 2 am with a minimum wage demand of 2.85 dollars a day. officials were told to relay the ultimatum to employers, with a strike likely tonight. Scott the collie dies after saving a boy, biting Petersen, leading to futile defense and police action.
Chicago July 2. George H Phillips known as the Corn King was ordered by the Board of Trade directors to present by August 1 a complete record of the famous May corn deal with former customer George Lenman.
General Maximo Gomez, the Cuban leader, arrives in Washington from New York with his son and Senor Gonzales, Wood's Secretary. He plans to meet President McKinley and Secretary Root, with a brief DC stay and possible return to New York tonight. He declines further public remarks beyond today’s press statement.
Cornell tops Pennsylvania and Columbia in a double race at Poughkeepsie New York. In the eight oared varsity, Cornell surged from a half length behind at the last bend to win by a length and a half with times Penn 11 45 25, Columbia 11 51 4 5 and Cornell 11 38 3 5. In the freshmen race Pennsylvania led early but Cornell pulled away under strong stroke by Pepper and Torney helped by a broken oar lock. Final freshmen times Pensylvania 10 26 1 5, Syracuse 10 44.
Wilkesbarre Pennsylvania July 3 The Republican county convention controlled by the stalwart faction. Tan Reese Lloyd elected permanent chair over W J Scott. Ticket nominated Sheriff Jonathan R Davis Kingston Recorder L P Holcomb West Pittston County Controller A R Dick Hazleton Coroner Dr J P Biehl Plymouth. The last legislature passed a din granting Luzerne County an additional law judge. Resolution adopted endorsing Governor Stone the supreme court and the legislature.
The Constitution and the Columbia will sail again today from Newport on a triangular thirty mile course.
Dayton Ohio machinists at the Cash Register works returned to their benches after an agreement reached in Washington on Monday. The nine hour day schedule was adopted and the company is believed to have made concessions, signaling a settlement of the dispute.
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