15 Mar 1901
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Newspaper
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern
Location
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1901
Page
1
President McKinley and Mrs. McKinley reach Canton as funeral plans for General Harrison progress in Indianapolis. Mrs. Harrison guides arrangements with quiet routines while decorations, floral tributes, and military displays unfold. Honorary pallbearers include ex- cabinet members and colonial-era figures. Indianapolis hosts arrangements and security.
Columbus dispatch reports Governor Nash and party will depart at 9 am tomorrow to attend General Harrison’s funeral in Indianapolis. Guns will fire at dawn and forty five at sunset with a single gun every thirty minutes during the day. Army officers will wear mourning for thirty days and regiment colors will be placed in mourning for the same period.
Washington March 15 The commissioner of parents Charles Duell today tendered his resignation to the president to take effect upon appointment and qualification of his successor Several candidates are in the field and a new commissioner is expected to be appointed before month’s end
Paris, March 13. Counts Boni de Castellane and M. De Rodays agreed to a private duel tomorrow morning at twenty five paces. M. Perivier, co manager of The Figaro, said the affair will be absolutely private and no strangers will be allowed.
Reports from Moscow disclose a severe riot beginning March 4 with days of disturbances. One student is reported dead and many injured as police arrest around seven hundred, with another tally listing about fifteen hundred names. Demonstrations target Grand Duke Sergius, Moscow governor general, marking his tenth anniversary.
At Clayswitch Kentucky March 13 two freight trains collided at full speed on the Illinois Central. Three engineers and firemen were killed and three fatally injured. The dead include Engineer Dickey of Paducah and Firemen Newman of Newhern Tennessee and Hamlett of Fulton Kentucky. Officials cite orders miscommunication as the cause. Both engines wrecked and all crew aboard died or were injured.
Washington March 13 Col Wm Carey Sanger began as assistant secretary of war with a rare military salute. By order of the secretary all army officers stationed in the capital appeared at 10 clear in uniform to be presented to the new official.
In Gratis Preble county near Dayton Ohio a nine year old girl Edith Shin le was assaulted and choked near the village school. An armed posse searches the country with a risk of lynching if the suspect is captured. A telegram from Winchester says the assailant has been captured and jailed, but the main posse is unaware and precautions are being taken.
Racine Wis March 1 The passenger steamer Indiana of the Goodrich line loses her rudder in a fierce gale off North Point and drifts toward shore. The Atlanta of the Lake line assists. both ships suffer damage but none badly. The Indiana drags anchor south two miles and may go ashore if wind increases. hundreds watch from shore as forty aboard, including crew, face danger.
La Follette issued the customary proclamation designating Arbor Day for May 3 and urging general observance. The statement was released from Madison Wisconsin as a special news item dated March 15.
A stranger fleeced a group of young locals in a poker game, using bottom-deck cards and secret signs with a partner to win about $100. Witnesses reported aces and strong hands dealt from the bottom, wires and springs found on the man, and the duped players puzzled by the faulty luck.
London March 13 The House of Lords crowded as Lord Wolseley former commander in chief answered Lord Lansdowne foreign secretary criticizing his conduct. He defended himself detailing South African War steps and admitted overestimating Boer resolve. He moved to lay all papers on the table but his motion was rejected 62 to 38.
On March 1 in Tianjin and Peking, British and Russian guards faced off near railway property in the Chinese concession, with reinforced units ready for action. The German chancellor Yaunt Yor Badow spoke in the Reichstag on March 1 about slow progress toward a peace program in China and the need to enforce penalties for Boxer era crimes, stressing no thirst for blood but insistence on accountability. Reports from Pekin say bands of military deserters of various nationalities raid between Pekin and Tianjin, with a small German squad and British cavalry sent to restore order.
A German term holaman meaning wooden man underpins a prank at H Derksen & Sons on Main Street. A victim, an insurance man, is lured to confront a wooden Holzman figure, only to find it is a staff advertising agent. He buys cigars to treat the jokers. several others were duped similarly. Local proprietors credit two youths who saw the gag in Milwaukee.
In Philadelphia, word circulates that John G. Johnson, top Philadelphia lawyer, may be offered the post of attorney general to replace Griggs in President MacKinley’s cabinet. Johnson evades confirmation or denial when asked by an Associated Press reporter, noting he has never engaged in active politics.
Provisions signed at the state department by Lord Pauncefuto and Secretary Hay extend ratification time for Jamaica Bermuda Guiana and Turks and Caicos for one year from tomorrow easing reciprocal trade terms amid ongoing negotiations between the United States and Great Britain.
Chicago TL March 15 President Dan Johnson of the American Base ball league announced Milwaukee’s season lineup. Connor and Leahy catchers Sparks Reedy Garvin Dowling Hasting Rettger pitchers Anderson at first Gilbert at second Conroy at short Burkett at third Ballman left Duffy center Waldron right. Cantillon and Haskell signed as American hazard umpires. Sheridan and Mannassau expected to complete the umpiring force.
Special to The Northwestern reports the Wisconsin Lutheran synod in Madison on March 15 discussing two site options for a Lutheran college in southern Wisconsin. Beloit Madison Alton Stoughton and La Crosse have made offers. A proposal to buy the Gale college site at Galesville is also on the table.
In Natick Massachusetts a run on the Natick Five Cents Savings Bank is under way as depositors withdraw funds. The bank, holding assets around 2.19 million dollars, is described as one of New England’s strongest institutions though rumor prompted the panic.
The Serine tribunal of commerce weighs damages after a seven year old boy was killed by a vehicle. An expert notes funeral costs were the only sure expense, while future support from the son was speculative. The report suggests about five dollars as a fair estimate.
Hazleton Pa March 15 The operators largely ignore the United Mine Workers conference yet a strike is not anticipated. Voters are expected to approve renewing the ten percent wage advance offer and to accept operators’ continuance of the raise.
Flooding along the St Joseph river inundates low lands between St Joseph and Benton Harbor as water rises near railroad tracks and washes away several small buildings. Dozens of homes and a dozen docks are reported under water with caution for rising tides and lingering danger.
Menasha Wis March 45 local Tromotrs have been advised that T B Mills district deputy of Benevent and Protective Order of Elks will install the Menasha branch on Wednesday March. About 16 guests from Ashland Andga Appleton Green Bay Wausau Fond du Gae Oshkosh expected. A banquet will follow at the National Borel. Forty-one charter members and strict rules will guide the lodge to promote good fellowship and business ties.
Peter Alller, father of A P Aller, died after a brief illness of pneumonia at Winneba, aged eighty four. Remains go to Eginsville Wis for interment. The Knights of Korea plan to nominate B Sprague for mayor with promises of police chief and district attorney posts. Marriage licenses issued to Edward J Robinson Alma Hensing er and Herman Steinert Augusta Rentler. Gustave Diacon arrested for wife beating pleaded not guilty. Mrs Duncan injured when reporting the abuse. David Jacobs of Diamond Match Co injured, taken to St Marys hospital. home at 195 Franklin Avenue.
In Maullson Wisconsin on March 16 a heated roll call settled a 44 to 48 vote against Saturday sessions. The assembly laid over a police and fire pensions bill and killed or passed other measures including an eminent domain bill for street railways. The Senate adjourned to Monday night after approving a juvenile court and a new game law was outlined with shorter deer open season.
Isaac Miles a iling florist residing at 16 Frankfort street was injured when his delivery sleigh was struck by an approaching electric car at Ceape street near Main. He suffered a deep cut behind the ear with stitches and a cut above the eye though doctors say his condition is not dangerous. The sleigh was pushed onto the track when the frightened horse bolted and the car could not stop in time. Miles was taken home by patrol after receiving medical attention. Подробнее The city tax books close tomorrow ending the current collection period. The delinquent list will not be extended. The tank discussion is becoming a popular topic of conversation in the area.
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