Various 1900s Events and Incidents Reported in Brief
Appomattox surrender anniversary marked by Chicago’s Hamilton club with a large banquet. Treasury balances show available cash and gold reserves. emigration from Ireland lists 47,107 emigrants in 1900. Yangtse viceroys seek reforms. St Louis and passengers include Princesse Von Hatzfeldt. Actor Newton Chiswell dies. transport Arab returns to port for repairs. Port and marriage law debates. trade in Tien Tsin. postal receipts rise. Logan statue unveiled in Washington with dignitaries present. Porto Rico experiment station work assigned. Boer negotiations noted. Fire at Hayswood fruit plant. Cuban convention debates Platt amendment. Pennsylvania shaper funds St Louis expo commission. pan-African native movement concerns in South Africa. Buffalo Exposition carpenters strike with 200 workers.
1901 Rt To April
An item notes a route reference in 1901 linking to April and mentions a monetary figure of 21 22 23 in the era context. The fragment suggests a dated transportation or calendar notation without additional details.
Reform Push Seeks End to Premium Subscriptions
Washington April 15. Post office officials consider a rule to end premiums and other incentives for subscription boosts used by second class newspapers. Edward Madden asks publishers whether such a rule would hurt legitimate papers and help curb abuses that drain government revenue estimated at 15 to 25 million dollars yearly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
Post Office Department
Erneral
Edwin (. Madden
Madden
Madelen
Mississippi Matters in April Echoes from A M College
Mr Hilbie M Quin lauds the A M College Textile Department as the finest plant in the world near operation by June with extensive machinery and training for students in yarn and cloth production. Memorials to Sophie Newcomb College and Gen Gordon’s farewell address are noted along with local civic events and planned tours across Mississippi communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Textics
Hilbie M. Quin
A & M. College
Quin
A. & M. College
Iimnell
Amd
Corliss
Variety of 1901 World News Briefs From Across The Globe
News briefs report on a failing Paris paper Le Siecle auction sale. US cruiser New York arriving at Port Said en route to Manila. Winnebago Indians elect Striking Tree as successor to Chief Thunder. Japan postpones rail and telegraph plans. French miners seek eight hour day. Aguinaldo fears reprisals. Lincoln remains moved to new monument.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Viscount Watanabe
Japan
Lens
Manila
Aguinaldo
Lana
Col
Velilla
Barcelona
Abraham Lincoln
Lincoln
Sen
John A. Logan
Washington
Thn
Harrison
Indianapolis
Fairbanks
Ein
John W. Foster
Thomas A. Hemiricks
Justice
Robert M. McWade
Unit States
Canton
China
United States
Monterey
Hot Springs
Ark
Department of Agriculture
Chicago
Deming
N. M
Beaumont
Tex
Marion State Bank
Marion Junction
Hangard
Spokane
Wash
James Moriarity
Mike Willeawe
Merleary
Ethel Waco
Pretoria
Hoboken
Hamburg
Tromsoe
Sandsford
Norway
Buller
North America
Bull
Buffalo
N. Y
Col. McCrea
Philippines
George Q. Cannon
Cal
San Francisco
Decatur
Hat Trimmings Cases Settle for Substantial Compromise
The Famees hat trimming dispute, a twenty million dollar case against the government, is settled with merchants to receive about four million dollars from the U S treasury in full settlement. Key Philadelphia firms and lawyers led the action. judgments to be confessed against the government in U S district court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
United States
Meyer & Dickinson
Kehna
Adler & Co
John Wannamaker
Henry Tilge
United States District Court
General Strike Decided On in Genoa Meeting
Dock laborers in Genoa voted to initiate a general strike after a meeting yesterday. The action is expected to delay numerous shipments and disrupt port operations across the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Genoa
Four Crossing Tragedy At Wilkes Barre Tracks
A party of four crossing a Lehigh Valley railroad at South Wilkes Barre was struck by the Buffalo express. Two women died on impact, Morris O Connell died later from injuries, and a man survived with fractures. The other companion escaped with minor injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Wilkesbarre
O'Connell
Mr.ranmer
Blower Works Burned at Jamacia Plain
The main building of the K P Sturtevant Co blower works in Jamacia Plain was burned yesterday morning causing $50,000 loss fully insured. The plant made blowers and machinery including engines for government ships. patterns and tools were destroyed. Over 700 workers face temporary unemployment and the company will continue operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
K.P. Sturtevant Co
Jamaica Plain
Itale
Chamberlain
Clever Bank Swindler Strikes Toronto Banks
A stranger claiming Halifax residence opened an Imperial bank account on Saturday depositing 50 dollars. He then cashed a check raised to 2 455 dollars before noon, with similar ploys at the Bank of Commerce and other banks suspected. The total haul will be known after bank staff reconcile today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toronto
Halifax
Imperial Bank
Hank of Commerce
Suspect Mother and Hired Man Charged in Farmhouse Poisoning
Morris U1 April 15 Mrs William Clarke and a hired man are arrested for murdering the farmer of Liston with poison. Four sons testify against their mother. A rat was found in the house and the farmer’s stomach shows poison. The farmer had grip but was nearly well before the fatal illness. no doctor was called until the end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris, U1
William Clarke
Liston
Red Weaver Shot Dead Near Alma Mining Camp
Red Weaver, famed border character and reputed Black Jack gang member, was killed at Alma 72 miles northwest of Silver City. He had threatened Kid Holliman after remarks about a young woman's character. The men clashed and fired simultaneously. Weaver died from a head wound. Holliman was exonerated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silver City
N. M
Red Weaver
Alma
Here
Weaver
Kid Holliman
Holliman
Attempt to wreck Louisville & Nashville mail train near Opdyke
An across the track tie was found on the westbound L and N Southern mail train line near Opdyke on Sunday night. The engineer stopped the train before serious damage occurred as only the front engine axle cleared the obstruction. Additional item mentions include deaths in Missouri and Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville
Louisville & Nashville Southern Mail
Opdyke
Gold recovered from Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse theft
Bremen reports authentic recovery of three gold bars stolen from the specie room of the North German Lloyd steamer Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse during its New York voyage. A steward found the bars in the corridor near the second class saloon and police reopen investigations. Orlieb s Co confirms find and notes aim to identify thief or thieves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lierd Line
New York
A Stewart
Steward Magers
Orlriebs & Co
North German
Lloyd Steamship Co
Kiremen
Hner
Kaiser Wilhelm der Giroxse
Herman Winter
Olrichs & Co
Immigration into Cuba port of Havana last half year figures
A War Department summary from Washington on Havana port immigration for the second half of 16 percent shows 14 575 total arrivals. Spanish immigrants lead with 12 935. origins include Spain 12 054, Mexico 26, United States 2 466. other nationalities include English 145, French 195, Italian 204, Mexican 225, German eight.
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Washington
Havana
Ube
Division of Insular Affairs
War Department
Totel
Pericd
United States
United Kingdom
China
Bintish North America
Mexico
South America
Spain
Principe
Aged Surgeon Dr William Teaver McClelland Dies in Denver
Doctor William PF McClelland, aged 56, former European and American noted surgeon, died in Denver after pioneering study of Colorado mountain climate on pulmonary diseases. He gained early fame for climate writings and contributed to the state's reputation as a health resort. He also accumulated wealth in real estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Col
Teaver
PF McClelland
Europe
America
Colorado
Green found guilty of first degree murder at Underwood's landing
James G. Green was found guilty of murder in the first degree for killing F. V. Benjamin at Underwood's landing on March 2. He shot through a window while Benjamin sat beside Mrs. Nellie Brown. In a separate item, President McKinley ordered Alcatraz prisoners from volunteer regiments with minor offenses released to rejoin their units.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stevenson, Wash
James G. Green
F. V. Benjamin
Underwood's Landing
Green
Benjamin
Nellie Brown
Greene
San Francisco
McKinley
Alcatraz
Japanese ministers press for empress return and force at Pekin
Pekin dispatch reports Komouri Youtare and Gen Yamagueni informing Prince Ching that Emperor Kwong Su should return to Pekin with at least 20 percent of Manchurian troops. They warn that if 29,000 Chinese troops cannot quell Manchuria unrest, an international force would join China. Li Hung Chang notified of the demand. War preparations by Japan signal anticipated Russia clash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pekin
Komouri Youtare
Gen. Yamagueni
Prince Ching
Kwang Su
Manchuria
China
Li Hane Chang
Emperor Kerang
Russia
Japan
Taku
Nagase
Nagasaki
Impressed with America says Frederick Harrison
London reports Frederick Harrison president of the Lansom positivist committee spoke to the Daily Mail about his U S visit. He said the trip created a cultured atmosphere and tolerance, noting American university students showed deep thinking and hospitality. He urged Britain to focus on its commercial and industrial rivals in the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
The
Daily Mail
Frederick Harrison
Lansom Positivist
United States
Harriman
Daily Mall
Harrison
Eugiane
American Captured by British Near Lisbon Returns Home
A dispatch from Lisbon reports American Mr. Martinsen, linked to the Missouri Kansas and Texas railroad, was captured by British forces after being suspected as a Boer agent. He was released through the American chargé d’affaires and repatriated to the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Lisbon
Louremca Marques
Portugueee
Randolph Mertinen
Himerif
Missouri, Kansas & Texas Railroad
Britisb
Laurence Marques
Martinsem
de Camp
John Make
London Daily Mail
Martinsen
United States
Stramsport Zaire
UK Vital Statistics Show Record Marriages and High Births
The Registrar General reports 1539 saw the highest marriages since 1876 at 24c SH or 16.5 per thousand, births at 925.66 or 23 per thousand, 57,026 illegitimate births, and deaths at 51.7% or 163 per thousand with 2,444 personal crisis reports. Queen Alexandra arrived in London from Copenhagen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Registrar General
United Kingdom
Italian Squadron Sails From Toulon After Festivities
The Italian squadron commanded by the duke of Genoa, which took part in Franco Italian festivities, sailed from Toulon yesterday. In Bloemfontein, April 15, reports say former President Stein’s health has declined and he has urged Boers on commando to surrender immediately.
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E Wright
Vicksburg
St. Petersburg
O@tial
Toulon
Duke of Genoa
Bloemfontein
Stein
Also Mentioned on This Page
Gen. Lee
Appomattox
Hamilton Club
Treasury
General Fund
Ireland
American Line
St. Louis
Southampton
Cherbourg
Princesse von Hatzfeldt
C. P. Huntington
Newton Chiswell
Hoyt
Akron
Texas
Port Taylor
Wills
Minnesota House
Chilton
Tien Tsin
Western Ophthalmological and Otolaryngological Association
Cincinnati
Lth
RC. Holmes
XN. P. Dandridge
M. A. Goldstein
Louisville
Iowa Circle
Frank D. Gardier
Ilinois
Porto Rico
Cape Town
Hant Pros. Co
Haywards
Senor Giberga
Pennsylvania Senate
Pennsylvania
Pietermaritzburg
Dusily Mail
Rt To
Mississippi
J. L. Power
Newcom
Josephine Louise Newcomb
New Olean
Sophie Newcomb
Newcomb
South
Harriet Sophie Newcomb
John R Tiordon
Hazlehurst
Gerfion
Tylertown
Pike County
Ino Spinks
Holly Springs
New Albany
Tupelo
Newton
Jackson
Brookhaven
Monticello
Hattiesburg
Laurel
Grenada
Kosciusko
Starkville
Iowa
Ohio
S D. Lee
National Military Park Commission
Sam Jones
Unique
Meridian
Forrest Menament
Business Men's Club of
Memphis
Chicago Orchestra
Theodore Thomas
Forrest Monument
Ucerts
Tiste
Mozart Society
Baptist Orphanage
A. J. Bryan & Co
Foster
West Jackson
Capitol
Mississipian
Tennessee
Millsaps College
der. Mackenfuss
Dr. Mackenfuss
Gulf Coast
New Orleans
Ripley
Manufacturers’ Record
Baltimore
Sallie Mcthee Isom
State University
American Academy of Political and Social Science of
Famees
Willies Dellars
Mr Cadsby
Dalisa
Omaha
Neb
F. A. Cudahy
Dallas
Shields
H. C. Henderson
Cudahy
Henderson
Buda-Peath
Vienna
Buda- Pesth
Lehigh Valley
Jese Heavy
Vietimines
PresQmaniy
William Lark Barced
Folsoning
Wee Tee
St. Joseph, Mo
John Wrightman
State Hospital
Richmond
Ind
George Wyburn
Ottawa
Steward Dering
Mer
Gremee
Bremen
York
Investicnfom
Jim
National City Bank
Into
Cuba
W F. Wet
James J. Green Cossid
Khoris
Seldier
South Africa
British Vital Statistics
Queen Alexandra
Copenhagen
Toulos
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