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Newspaper
Sumner Press
Location
Sumner, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1901
Page
1
The article bundles disparate notes from science, politics, crime, and industry. It cites radical industry talk in Egypt, a Paris jewelry theft case tied to a dentist, a Hartford court ruling on a dog attack, a New England dog owner’s sympathy, and Japan coal production figures. It notes Roosevelt’s call on internal questions, and references moonlight, marquises, and old-world imagery.
War news from July 29 records continued Boer successes as Steinacker’s horse evacuates Bremersdorp and retreats to Jembolo amid Boer pressure. British operations north of Middelburg and campaigns south of the Orange River show limited progress, with four Boer columns harassing forces. Baden-Powell cites a possible four months’ war duration, while public morale grows weary for peace.
Testimony details brutal treatment of convicts including whipping by wardens and deadly outcomes at springs and England camp. Witness recalls orders to stay silent, excessive heat, forced work in sun, and deaths from injuries and exposure as authorities face investigations and potential charges.
Cotton expert G Fletcher places Arkansas cotton at 60 percent condition, with some areas as low as 66 percent. He notes upland share, compares to last year’s crop of about 900,000 bales, predicts a short crop and possible shortages of corn fruit and vegetables next winter due to drought and heat.
Kansas City Southern detectives Copeland and Bridgeman with Sheriff Johnson halted a planned night train No 1 robbery near Six Mile Creek Hatfield Ark They arrested Mac Wilson Hampton and others for conspiracy The robbers intended to derail the train into the creek a thirty foot drop
The 12,000 Kiowa Comanche reservation claims will be drawn starting at 9 a m with about 1 000 names shown Monday for El Reno and Lewton districts. The open air drawing will be overseen by Commissioner Richards and a three man Washington panel with witnesses from homeseekers committees.
Plans for the eighteenth annual St Louis Exposition include a major exhibit by the Louisiana Purchase World's Fair Association with previews of the 1903 fair. Seymour's Band will perform daily and the West Nave will house Philadelphia Commercial Museum displays with Japan and China attractions. An art display features works by local collectors. Manila trial updates report Lieutenant Brown’s murder case nearing acquittal. Dallas Terminal Railway updates discuss possible St Louis South Interstate linkage with five mile tolls. phrasing notes unclear details.
Washington July 29 Gold has been found in Liberia in quantities that spark a boom. James Robert Spurgeon, secretary of the U S legation in Liberia, in Washington says English speculators and mining experts are flocking to Liberia. Little Requiite officials have gone to Liverpool to arrange for exploiting the mineral wealth. Spurgeon notes plans for a direct steam service to England would boost access. He adds 30 000 Americans emigrated to Liberia but only 15 600 remain due to intermarriage and climate.
Washington July 29 Yesterday's weather warnings from the corn belt offered the most encouragement in forty days as showers spread across the drought area. Temperatures fell, with many places reporting near 90 degrees west of the Mississippi and no 100 degree highs. Forecasters expect crops not already ruined to benefit, especially late crops, from the rains which were widespread in the belt and heavy in parts of the state of Missouri and Oklahoma. Showers are forecast across the corn belt Monday and Tuesday, sparing only extreme western portions and parts of southern Indiana and Ohio.
Little Rock July 23 Slant Randall a 19 year old negro was arrested at Forrest City charged with wrecking the Choctaw fast freight at Palestine Friday. The suspect made a full confession after an hour in the event box. He first gave conflicting stories before admitting he broke the lock out of malice. It is believed more responsible parties may be involved in the crash that killed Engineer Shelley and Fireman Simm.
William J. Bryan addressed several thousand at the Kankakee Chautauqua on The Conquering Nation. He argued for U S global dominance and argued imperialists seek to conquer the world by ideas, not armies, urging civilization to aid the less fortunate abroad. Local brief notes from Los Angeles mention Senator W A Clark of Montana's arrival and consultations regarding issues in Petra and Salt Lake cities.
Pittsfield Mass July 27 A murder trial ending with a not guilty verdict for Robert Stewart Fosburg after six days of testimony. Judge Stevens praised jurors for their patient consideration as the courtroom applauded and the crowd was restrained.
In a cable reply Captain Ealate of the Viscaya praises the Brooklyn for its July 3 maneuver before Santiago. He notes the Brooklyn aimed at Cervera, then turned toward him, calling the action proper given the positions of American ships.
Registration ends at El Reno as officials close the booths after hours of applicant turnout. The drawing for claims in the Kiowa Apache lands treaty region is set, with thousands registered and a 1 in 13 chance to win. The process involves identification cards, open-air drawing, and a large crowd awaiting results.
Paris July 27 The Pasteur Institute reports a breakthrough producing edible food from inogenic materials. Using synthetic methods from carbon hydrogen nitrogen and oxygen, researchers claim to create meat and fats without petroleum or natural matter. Cost remains high, about a thousand dollars, but scientific value is immense.
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