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Newspaper
Potosi Journal
Location
Potosi, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1901
Page
2
A Chicago man who attempted to explain revolver operation fired a shot as a signal demonstration and injured himself. The incident suggests the weapon typically functions in this manner, though details remain scarce.
Britain presses its claims against Turkey as most nations press similar demands against the sultan. A single government with a fleet could collect on commission, potentially cheaper than pursuing scattered claims.
Miss Mary Willard niece of Frances E Willard lifts the earth for the new American church in Berlin. The cornerstone was laid on Thanksgiving Day by Ambassador White, marking a ceremonial start to the project.
Chicago House Wrecking company wins contract and buys all movable property on the Buffalo exposition grounds for 130000 dollars. General Veyron reports French soldiers in China plunder natives and sell looted goods to the clergy, a startling image of a church as a fence for stolen items.
The piece notes potential Chinese retaliation if the US maintains labor exclusion, while 20 years into the policy merchants plan a McKinley monument in Shanghai and American representatives are warmly received. It cites weather prophets from the Philadelphia Press and New York Sun predicting mild weather until Christmas, then two months of severe conditions, easing into spring.
Dennis Mulvihill, elected mayor of Bridgeport, pledges no secret sessions or closed meetings. He vows to treat taxpayers' money as his own while avoiding political insiders. A leading American life insurance firm reports a $1,200,000 Paris property purchase as part of expanding business in France, arguing it supports French policy holders.
A. R. Peacock of Summerville New Jersey plans to spend his days improving lives. He found two former schoolmates Abram Snyder and Charles Holcomb, both ill, and gave them each a large house and lot plus a substantial gold purse to sustain them. The note also covers national policy, Philippine status, and U S grain and lumber wealth.
A week of national events spans the Senate debate on anarchy with McComas urging a strong law and Hoar urging caution. Penrose introduces a bill barring potential public charges from entering the country. The industrial commission life is extended to February 15. The Hay Pauncefote canal treaty is set for favorable report. House measures seek to curb southern representation, create a McKinley National Park, pension Mrs. McKinley, and advance isthmian canal and antitrust bills.
Congress leaders pressure to pass a radical law to curb anarchists. Abraham Isaak’s Chicago remarks praising McKinley’s assassination drew anger and concern. A special board evaluates the Gathmann gun and possible further tests by the government. Roberts reports coinage value for 1901 at 156,340,781 dollars. Moore warns wireless telegraphy will rise. Revival of legislation to repay states for Civil War army expenditures is planned.
Over the seven days ended the 6th, leading U S exchanges traded 2.478 billion dollars, up from 1.953 billion the prior week, with a 9.9 percent rise from the same week last year. National business failures reached 257, against 182 the prior week and 180 a year earlier. In Catskills regions severe cold hit, some spots recording 33 degrees below zero.
A Kansas figure, Carrie Nation, halts her paper Smashers Mail. News items report a new skeleton found on Henry Bastian farm near Rock Island Illinois, eight murders now charged. Various other fatal events and crimes linked across the nation are noted.
At Pana Illinois four year old Cecil Bates accidentally killed his mother by knocking a gun from a table. In Wyoming copper and platinum in paying quantities found near En campment. In Archbald banking company robbed by three burglars stealing 2000 dollars in gold and currency. In Chicago the international live stock show closes after record attendance and exhibitor quality.
A letter from Aguinaldo to his Manila attorney reveals his refusal to seek release from prison. In Ottawa river skating party tragedy two guests of Lord and Lady Minto drown after breaking through ice. Sofia reports impending release of Mise Stone and a companion at Salonica. Manila merchants reject Mexican money for goods. Philippine public schools to hold annual Rizal celebrations. German workers facing unemployment spur soup kitchens in major cities. Lake Winnipeg sees the drowning of one Englishman two New Zealanders and two Indians.
In the Senate a bitter exchange between Senators McLaurin and Tillman of South Carolina followed by a remark from Mr. Hoar that both seats were vacant due to resignations. Senator Lodge moved to an executive session. Also noted: a Midwest Presbyterian colleges meeting in Chicago on the 20th to form a permanent education group. Idaho agitation to open Coeur dAlene Reservation. Dr. Van Emin, 11, died of blood poisoning in Leavenworth. Thomas Ferguson became governor of Oklahoma on the 6th. Jenkins administration to be fully replaced. Illinois ship machinery deemed sound. Siam crown prince Maha Vajiravudh to visit the United States next October.
The French government to study American trusts. A San Francisco to Honolulu cable costs about 4 million dollars. Sweden would field 400000 in reserve army. German envoy in Venezuela urges warship action to collect overdue claims. Germany’s inspection law affects imported meats from April 1, 1902. Indian school costs to government: 2,459,525. enrollment 26,041. Judge Emory Speer rules bankruptcy overrides state insolvency laws. CPR wreck: locomotive and three cars fell 300 feet. two trainmen killed. British tobacco trust runs ads urging boycott of American imports. Chicago University freshmen debate football's continuation, outcome negative. Secretary Wilson defends beet sugar industry from cuts. Dr Panche warns Reichstag US is Germany’s main trade rival. Nebraska Supreme Court limits Omaha mayoral appointment powers to governor. Paris sanitary congress to discuss yellow fever and malaria by mosquitoes. Cold wave prep: 100,000 telegrams. Weather Bureau notes 400,000 worth of property saved in one case.
Washington reports that Andrew Carnegie proposes a ten million dollar endowment to establish a world class graduate university in Washington. The plan, modeled after the Smithsonian, would fund research and higher education open to post graduates, with government trustees but no federal land required.
Washington reports a severe November earthquake at Erzeroum causing destruction across the city. Twenty people died and fifteen were injured as stones and plaster rained down from walls. The U.S. consulate suffered considerable damage while hundreds of homes were destroyed or rendered uninhabitable.
Guthrie Oklahoma December 10 ten wagonloads of records have been received by the Dawes commission from the Cherokee enrolling party which has just finished its work at Tahlequah Indian Territory Only 250 fullblood Cherokees enrolled.
Washington dispatch notes the contest over the Topeka Kansas pension agent appointment is nearly settled with the incumbent Cyrus Leland likely to be reappointed. The report signals a smooth transition and continuation of current administration.
Washington reports the Isthmian Canal commission’s examination shows a unanimous report signed by all nine members with no minority report.
Guthrie Okla Dec 10 Thomas B Ferguson of Watonga assumed the office of governor of Oklahoma yesterday Gov Ferguson made no speech and vouchsafed no promises.
Shipped 5 000 ax handles to Melbourne Australia and Missouri exports to Europe are noted. E W Stephens leads Missouri Y M C A and owns Columbia Herald and Jefferson City State Tribune. G P Higgins, 75, commits suicide near Nevada after son's barn fire. Missouri delegation wins seats in Washington, Jane Schofield joins Ben Hur tour, Jahville colony gains timber land in Texas county. Post office data show Missouri ranks fifth in population with 158 presidential offices and 2 829 fourth class offices. average pay 166.26. total receipts 4 774 816 30. Henpecked Husbands Association forms near Ferguson. Missouri Retail Merchants push for garnishment law. complaints on premium stamps. Samuel Hulse dies in Andrew county at 35. Brish Sarah Stephens is wife. Confederate Home at Higginsville picks Kavanaugh as superintendent. plans payroll. William S Clark, 50, hangs himself after stabbing a man in a schoolhouse incident. Missouri battleship christening bottle prepared for Miss Cockrell. Nienheiser commits suicide near Corder. Cape Girardeau to Crystal City railroad chartered. may join Frisco system. Daniel Williams visits Dawn, Livingston county. Miss Trestral seeks missing husband in Chicago. Dr Moses Marshall dies of blood poisoning from a catfish fin cut.
Omaha December 10 The Run Started Under the Impression that City Savings Bank was connected with the Omaha Loan Land and Trust Co which was reported in financial distress. Four tellers paid out as depositors presented books but many returned after learning the two institutions are separate. Bank officials showed readiness with large gold reserves and pledged prompt payment to all depositors.
White Sulphur Springs Mont December 10 The fate of George Hayes and three fellow prospectors who vanished in March 1900 while prospecting in the Philippines is revealed in a letter. Rev J C Lenhart traced the group into central Luzon where bolo men mutilated their bodies savagely though Hayes and James Brown were identified by their papers.
Washington December 10 Senator Hoar introduced a resolution directing the president to seek negotiations with civilized nations to establish a convention. The plan calls for setting aside an island or other suitable territory to transport and confine persons found guilty of attempting to overthrow governments or plotting harm to chief magistrates or high officials after fair trial.
Col John Doniphan born 1826 in Ohio dies at his St Joseph home Monday morning after a long civil and Mexican war career. He was a prominent Missouri figure and first president of the Kansan City St Joseph Council Bluffs railroad.
In Tien Tsin a sentry from an Indian regiment went berserk killing two compatriots. Punjabs secured him as German troops opened fire. A clash left three German privates dead and two officers wounded, with three Indian soldiers killed and several wounded.
Pittsburg December 10 F T Molly president of the Switchmen's union is in talks with district switchmen on strike but refuses to discuss the strike.
Toledo, Dec. 10. J. D. superintendent of the St. Louis division of the Clover Leaf has resigned. He was formerly trainmaster of the Chicago division of the Lake Shore.
A practicing physician lecturer signs a note praising a herbal remedy with strong endorsement. The fragment cites Princess Viroqua and Princess Ua in a dated, formal tone, suggesting a promotional or professional testimonial. The text is incomplete but indicates endorsement and personal sign-off.
A Kansas newspaper exchange mocks the idea of placing a Ceres statue atop the new statehouse. Critics argue locals may not know the mythic figure and guess she was an actress. an alternative proposed is Chief Fewclothes, an Indian figure, though that would be a nude departure.
A Cleveland Plain Dealer piece notes cautious gossip habits and warns travelers to East or West about Nickel Plate Road rates. It touts low fares, attentive service, dining car meals from 35 cents to $1.00, and urges consulting local Nickel Plate agents for semi weekly rental tourist cars between the Atlantic and Pacific coasts.
Quoted exchanges show Mrs Biggs chastising her husband for noise and attire while Mrs Diggs jokes about his habits with a dresser incident. Radar of urban gossip from Chicago Daily News hints at domestic humor in a society column style.
Dorchester firm Baker and Co claims years of study in central cocoa and chocolate preparation. They allege special machinery and systems ensure purity palatability and nutrient characteristics. The company says their methods receive strong endorsements from medical practitioners caterers and others in the field.
A Philadelphia composer is noted for a funeral march as rumors place them in Chicago, with Yonkers Statesman providing the fragmentary mention of a Fargo link and the 7ace Crimsonbeak reference.
Advertising blurbs claim Cascarets cure all ills from headaches to cancer by regulating bowels with a 10 cent candy, warning against imitations. The clippings also tout Hale's Honey of Horehound for colds, Pike's Toothache Drops, and a Cure for Consumption as a merited remedy.
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