02 Apr 1901
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Newspaper
Philadelphia Times
Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1901
Page
1
A would be regicide, a high trusted officer in the czar's household, shot himself in the head in the czar's palace. The incident involves an attempted assassination during a seizure of power and raises questions about security around the sovereign.
A historical timeline recounts repeated assassination plots against Nicholas II from his 1894 ascent to the throne through 1901. Notable incidents include Nihilist bombings in St. Petersburg and Paris, attempted shootings in Tsarskoe-Selo, poison plots in Vienna, and a planned two mile tunnel mine between Losova and Sebastopol.
A dispatch reports from Kiev that a member of the Czar's household attempted to shoot the Czar in the palace but missed. As guards were about to seize the assailant, he killed himself.
St. Petersburg reports that a high official, head of the provincial statistical bureau, has been arrested and banished from Russian soil to the frontier. The move comes as authorities crackdown amid political tension in the region and ongoing security measures in St. Petersburg.
W T Takovenko was arrested after sending a condolence letter to N F Annensky injured in riots. Reports claim Count Tolstoi traveled via Vilna on March 26 escorted to the frontier by gendarmes. Lt General Viasemski is barred from the imperial council until restored. The prince has gone abroad as St Petersburg students protest police reports. Released prisoners must leave St Petersburg within three days.
Cleveland and several Ohio cities report results from April 1 elections. Tom L. Johnson, Democrat, leads in Cleveland with about two thousand more votes than Republican William Akers. other cities split with Democrats or Republicans for mayor and city offices. In Michigan, Frank E. Palmer defeats William Palmer for mayor in Jackson, while Detroit area towns report statewide justice races and local returns.
Harrisburg April 1 Staff Correspondent reports Speaker Marshall and Representative Cooper of Delaware are arranging second reading debate on the Philadelphia Ripper bill. The measure would transfer power to appoint Board of Revision of Taxes from judges to local politicians. Cooper suggests two evening sessions this week. opposition voices uncertain about votes.
Concludes the consolidation of nearly all regional flour mills with Paxton Mills transfer, Steelton Flouring Mill leasing to Eastern Milling and Export Company. Eastern Milling, formed in Trenton with 4 million paid in, will oversee a 10 000 barrel daily capacity and export options. Directors include Annenfeld, Finney, Freed, Gitt, Laubach, Graybill, Small and Moul with vessels bound for export.
Ross Raymond alias James E. Sandys, a former newspaper man, was sentenced to four years in prison after pleading guilty to fraudulently obtaining 200 dollars from Henry F. Clarke, paying teller of Lincoln National Bank, on January 28. Judge Cowling rejected sympathy from Raymond's wife in Keene New Hampshire, noting Raymond had served ten years in Europe and two and a half years in the United States.
Reading April 1 hearing before Alderman Noli on receiving stolen property by Jacob R. Fritz versus Mrs. Lillie V. Regar and her daughter Marion Regar has been postponed until next session.
Representative Wadsworth of Philadelphia introduces a concurrent resolution to appoint two Senators and three Representatives to meet with state lawmakers to advocate a constitutional amendment for direct election of U S Senators by the people. He cites a prior successful committee and urges both chambers to adopt to proceed.
Scranton, April 1, enters second class city status under the famed Muehlbronner bill governing Pittsburgh and Allegheny. The Common Council reorganization ends with P F Calpin and F A Lynott, both Democrats, as president and clerk. Contention centers on seating of additional members. Democrats prevail, Republicans threaten legal action as joint session hears Mayor Moir’s annual message. Lively times expected as ward representation fight continues.
William McMenamin James Welsh and John Gormley of Atlantic City waded into icy sea for a wager at the Rudolf Cafe referees George Meloney and James Farmer. They undressed under the boardwalk and swam a half hour while policemen watched. They did not lose the bet and later divided the dinner bill.
Lancaster April 1 The Susquehanna Iron and Steel Company posted notices in its Columbia mills announcing a 25 cent per ton wage advance for puddlers starting April 15. The notice also mentions a 4 to the other Seoktearea s Wate toieeeee voluntary.
George F. Baer will become president of the Philadelphia and Reading Railway and Coal and Iron Company, succeeding Joseph S. Harris. Harris resigns as president but remains a director as Baer assumes immediate charge. J. Pierpont Morgan heads the syndicate planning far reaching changes following the Central New Jersey absorption.
Philadelphia capitalists arrived in Easton on April 1 to review the Cement Belt Street Railway and the Easton Tatamy and Bangor lines. They plan immediate construction, linking Nazareth to Bath and Siegried’s bridge, and a direct city to Bangor route, bringing business to Easton and surrounding cement regions. The party included H A Dean Frank R Tobey Joseph T Richards KE A Tennis W L Connell and A Lewis Smith.
Paris reports French Premier Waldeck Rousseau is suffering from a throat abscess. The condition was disclosed on April 1 as authorities note the illness may affect duties for some days.
President Mitchell leaves Scranton at 6 30 am for Indianapolis to join the National Board meeting next Monday. The Tennessee strike is the main issue under review by National Organizer Fred Dilcher as Mitchell asserts the right to strike remains if the cause is just. He also swore out a warrant for Editor Little of the Scrantonian on charges tied to a recent editorial against the mine leader.
Glasgow reports anxiety over the Allan Line steamer Buenos Ayrean, which sailed from Philadelphia March 11 for Glasgow, as the Siberian from New York March 14 arrived March 31 without word from Buenos Ayrean. The delay and lack of news heighten fears for the Buenos Ayrean’s safety.
Oliver S Hemphill whose funeral will be held at his home on Wallace Street at 2 this afternoon was a longtime jeweler and charity worker. He served 25 years as treasurer of his Blue Lodge and over 16 years as treasurer of his commandery. A Christ Reformed Church member, he lived a life of active Masonic involvement and philanthropy. His widow survives. The service will follow Masonic ritual.
London April 1 The Premier Lord Salisbury is reported by his private secretary to be making excellent progress with no truth to reports of Bright’s disease or other complications. He remains weak from influenza but plans to travel to the Riviera at week’s end.
Colonel John J. Clague retires after thirty years in the army upon his own application. Patrick Long cites March 1901 coinage totals and rising national bank circulation. Longtime congressman Long thanks President for Funston’s brigadier general appointment. Navy orders Remey to Melbourne for Parliament centennial events. Senator Proctor returns from Cuba noting Cubans’ acceptance of Platt amendment terms.
The United States Weather Bureau Philadelphia reports rain and warmer conditions across Eastern Pennsylvania New Jersey and Eastern New York Tuesday into Wednesday. Winds mainly north to east, with clouding and rain in western sections Tuesday and Wednesday. Temperature readings show a mean around 47 degrees with a maximum near 44 degrees and rainfall deficits totaling 3.22 inches since January 1.
Estate settlement lists for the April term opened in the Orphans Court with 197 estates. St Agnes Hospital reports 150 admissions in March. 2 479 outpatient treatments. A thief stole $85 worth of instruments from Dr J Warren Manning at 1170 South Broad Street yesterday. Methodist Hospital admitted 35 patients in March with 1 460 dispensary visits and 60 injuries treated. United States Circuit Court jury trials adjourned as no case was ready. Colonel A K McClure spoke on Andrew Curtin at a Pennsylvania Reserve Association meeting. Yale Alumni Association Philadelphia plans a smoker at University Club to discuss constitutional changes. Grand jury empaneled for April term by Judge Martin. Charles Fullerway named foreman. Captain Edward R McCurdy of the Pennsylvania Automobile Club was discharged after being arrested for travel ordinance violations. Y M C A Kensington Branch hosted a talk on Our Evening Classes by the educational secretary of the international committee. Dentistry exam for St K’s Hospital set for May 1 at 6 PM. applications must be filed with Dr George Morley Marshall. Seventeen-year-old Daniel Dougherty fell from a wagon and is in critical condition at Presbyterian Hospital. Michael Francis Doyle lectured at old St Joseph’s Church on The Story of a Young Man. Philadelphia Institute of Teacher Training spring session begins Tuesday at Witherspoon Building with lectures by Kerr Boyce Tupper and others. open to the public.
The store promotes a wide range of overcoats from eight dollars fifty to twenty five dollars. It claims the best value and insists customers tour the shop for Spring topcoats.
Men’s spring suits in black, blue, and Oxford cheviot priced at 8.50, with claim that every extra dollar adds value. Fancy suits also 8.50 and ranges up to 22.50 for the top ready-made finery.
The store offers only all wool boys' suits for ages three to sixteen, excluding cotton blends. Each outfit is sturdy and stylish, delivering strong value with prices from 3 to 10 dollars.
Perry & Co. at 1520 Chestnut Street advertise Rain Coat overcoats that repel water without odor or look, using a secret process. Available in Cov erts and Cheviots, Oxfords, Tans, Greens, with lengths around 50 inches and often unlined. Prices range from $15 to $30.
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