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Newspaper
Sumner Press
Location
Sumner, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1901
Page
1
A smattering of topics including redistricting law discourse, cotton acreage and citrus transport plans to Chicago, U S education trends abroad, Turkish press guidelines, elevator cures in cities, a historic map revival linked to a Phoenix Indian attack, oil experiments in Beaumont and Houston, and a reflection on the American fifth season of graduation travel and memories.
London reports reveal Boer forces evading Gen Kitchener's winter plan. Boers split into small groups, retreating south through British lines to the Cape Colony, while Delarey attacks flare up morale. British supply lines suffer, civilian unrest grows, and Rhodes-influenced agitation backs Milner's absence, amid a protracted stalemate.
Washington June 3 Mrs McKinley remains very weak with no clear gain in strength each day doctors report the condition has not greatly changed since yesterday The ailment near ending her life in San Francisco persists in a less aggravated form but causes continued concern with her vitality markedly reduced and strength near exhausted The doctors gun attendance note she passed a comfortable night but remains in a fragile state as the President and physicians monitor for improvement
In Chiaga on June 3 farmers laud G. H. Phillips of Chivaga at the Allied National Farmers Association of America convention in St. Paul. A public reception and banquet are planned, with 50 000 to 100 000 attendees. Phillips will attend and give an address.
Washington officials foresee a possible July extra session of Congress after Supreme Court rulings. Attorney General Knox weighs power to impose duties on Philippine trade, while Roos and Root discuss legal points. President McKinley may seek explicit authority for duties, with Cabinet meeting looming. Many lawmakers travel abroad, complicating summer plans.
James A Herne, a leading American actor and writer, died at his New York home 79 Convent Avenue after pleuro-pneumonia and heart failure. Relapse followed a brief tour hiatus and opiate relief preceded coma. He was a friend of Henry George and supported public addresses. Funeral plans await Actor's Fund and the Actor's Society.
London June 3 The Rev Dr Jac Watson Ian Maclaren former moderator of the English Presbyterian synod comments on the U S proposal to revise the confession He says many on this side welcome the move but would favor a smaller text infused with more love and warmth.
Secretary Hay authorized Ambassador Choate to issue passports to two Filipinos who appeared at the London embassy, treated as residents of the Philippine Islands and entitled to U S protection. A Fort Worth report notes a $200,000 fundraising goal for Armour packing plant, with swift & Co. eyeing Texas and union stockyards as possible site.
Dispatches report a British cavalry detachment commanded by Woodhouse losing 2 men killed 1 wounded and surrendering near Dordrecht. The piece notes secrecy around casualty news and undercounts in official tallies, while UK hospitals overflow with wounded and enteric fever cases from the Transvaal.
Senator Tillman declines to withdraw his resignation and urges the next Congress to have every vote against the Republican majority. He accuses governors of overstepping authority and warns of a campaign in the off year to fill two Senate vacancies amid calls to defend free institutions.
Chicago faces one of its fiercest labor battles as machinists strike after an ultimatum. Within two hours 1000 men walked out, paralyzing major firms. A sympathetic metalworkers strike follows, risking wider lockouts and idle workers across machinery shops from Meine to San Francisco.
The Census Bureau released the final population figure for 1900 at 75,303,467 including Alaska Hawaii and Indian lands but excluding Puerto Rico and the Philippines. A prior figure of 73,204,799 was revised after military abroad counts and fraud corrections. The final population monograph runs about 500 pages. Also note London report: King Edward to cut chapel staff from 36 to 12.
Washington June 1 physicians attending Mrs McKinley after a consultation report her condition. She is recovering from the fatigue of the trip though the San Francisco illness persists in a less intense form. She remains fertile and not in danger, with progress expected.
Interior Department receives protests from Oklahoma against opening reservations to settlement next August. Cattle interests in the Southwest are said to back the opposition, using a 3,000,000 acre tract for nominal rentals. Chiefs may be figureheads for business interests, with cattle syndicates profiting from wide pastures and allotment schemes. The governor notes population growth near the border as openings approach.
Gov McSweeney declines to accept Senators Tiltman and McLaurin resignations urging more time for reflection. McLaurin would withdraw if requested, Tiltman says the governor lacks authority and only ministerial power, noting political turmoil and a year of peace needed.
June 1 Montgomery reports Pettus of Limestone introduced an ordinance barring any person of African descent from voting in state or federal elections. He signaled willingness to accept penalties. Another delegate, Long, indicated support. Also noted: Justice Brewer plans to marry Miss Emma Mott of Burlington Vermont. Cabinet says Platt amendment acceptance by Cuba unsatisfactory. War Secretary to urge compliance while armed forces remain in Cuba.
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