05 Dec 1901
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 10 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Sumner Press
Location
Sumner, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1901
Page
1
A scrambled OCR fragment from The Press mentions figures and events from late 19th or early 20th century. It cites decorations for royal receptions, weather ideas, pot study in Persia, Alaskan life, Dutch and Hollanders irrigation, Governor Leedy in Alaska, a Maine farmer, and a Schwab remark at U S Steel. The text includes scattered names, places, and numbers with no clear single event or cohesive article.
Thousands of Boer sympathizers gathered at the Light Guard Armory in Detroit Michigan on December 2 to denounce British policy in South Africa. Speakers including Commandant Krige urged continued resistance and warned of wider colonial repercussions, while other items note church district appointments in Arkansas and local political activity.
Congress schedules a brief session to honor Senator Kyle and await Roosevelt’s message on President McKinley’s death. House committees will be chosen slowly, no tariff revision planned, and a long Christmas recess expected. Texas may bar foreign breweries again after anti trust cases and penalties.
The Republican caucus in the House nominated David B. Henderson for speaker and set officers, while Democratic members in caucus chose Richardon as speaker candidate. The session also debated rule changes sought by Hepburn and named minor officers including clerk and postmaster, with several vacancies filled pending next week’s House meeting.
Washington December 2 Representative Moody of Massachusetts plans to offer a resolution at the opening of Congress seeking to reduce representation of Southern states that disfranchise black citizens. The measure would appoint a committee to investigate if Louisiana elected officials violated the constitution and push enforcement of the fourteenth and fifteenth amendments.
Washington Dec 2 The President Saturday appointed Thomas B Ferguson as governor of Oklahoma replacing William M Jenkins who was removed over improper contract dealings. Ferguson of Watonga Ok has long lived in the territory and recently was named postmaster. He is about 49, educated in Kansas and has chaired the Republican Territorial Committee for four years. Jacksonville Dec 2 A jury in the Fer Rigon cave trial found the defendant guilty of malefaction and sentenced him to twenty years.
Col W P Hepburn to lead a bid in the Republican caucus for major changes to House rules. He seeks recognition timing, calendar flexibility, added suspension days, and stricter handling of Senate Amendments. Roosevelt mourns Jos eph Armistead Carr. other items note Taft operations and state leadership shifts in Missouri.
In Chicago on November 30 1901 a feud within the Cook county Democratic party culminated in Thomas Gahan being removed from the county central committee chair and J J Brennan placed temporarily in charge. Burke supporters push Frank Wenter for chairman while Gahan’s faction fields a rival ticket.
In San Francisco on November 20 a dispute over the body of George M. Pullman erupted. His mother in Chicago barred the widow from participation, while the widow claimed rights to the deceased’s remains and estate. George had left most of his estate to his wife. the mother vowed to contest and block the widow’s share.
Washington reports growing tension as Venezuela under Castro faces foreign rights disputes and a possible crisis. The United States Germany and Colombia weigh actions against Castro while calls grow for immediate aid to protect cotton interests and avert broader conflict. The text also mentions U S producers pressuring for a quick $50,000 to support policing and counter measures in the cotton industry amid regional instability.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.