14 Mar 1901
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Newspaper
Sumner Press
Location
Sumner, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1901
Page
1
A patchwork of 1900s era items: Duke of Norfolk as stage manager for Edward VII coronations, New Hampshire considering Franklin Pierce statue funding, Vanderbilt’s new France car with 40ton power, a Philadelphia judge’s stern stance on contempt, Elizabeth Lidgy’s insanity ruling, English union efforts, a French case of chained suicides, Mexico's jarrah wood railway ties, and reflections on teacher training and colonial Africa.
Washington March 11 The president issues an executive order abolishing the Cuban export duty on tobacco from April 1, urged by the Cuban economic commission and Gen Wood. The move removes the 8 percent tax on all tobacco products, leaves a large trade impact and may reduce revenue by 200000 to 1000000 yearly but aims to boost Cuban planter production.
A Boston special reports Frederick Kensel, a West Point cadet since June last year, resigns after eye trouble and alleged hazing. The family claims a headstand punishment and forced ingesting rice, prunes, and tobacco sauce caused eye injuries and illness, leading to his return home to Somerville, Massachusetts. Kensel, born October 4, 1877 in South Carolina, was later in the Spanish American War service with Company E, 1st Massachusetts Heavy Artillery.
New York March 11 The Court of Appeals holds contractors may be paid for stone quarried and dressed outside New York. The decision frees Dressel stone from other states for use on public works, ruling anti commerce laws void. Justice OBrien authored the prevailing opinion noting New Yorkers may buy or sell across state lines.
In London Kentucky on March 11 a violent clash occurred in Manchester between the Whites and Garrards. More than 100 shots were fired as the Garrards, visiting with bail bondsmen Sam Cash, were in the office of lale Webb Tudor Spurlock. A shotgun blast from the courthouse window wounded Steve Spurlock in the arm and Edward Garrard in the ear. Deputies pursued the prisoners, with a posse of fourteen men, to London where Judge Tinsley adjourned court until the next morning.
A secl storm on Saturday night resulted in eight deaths at Wills Point and extensive property loss. Fire at New Grand Chain Illinois destroyed several houses. A reported assassination attempt in Velice Ame n Stanley Wisconsin led to police shooting. Chief John Moore died. Chicago Commercial Club hosts Wild West event by Board of Trade of Whoeniz Arizona.
Grand jury report details widespread stockade labor abuse on twenty farms in Anderson South Carolina. Negroes testified to imprisonment and whipping under signed contracts. Cases include confinement, guards, and pillage tied to white contractors. Investigation urges accountability, warns of labor demoralization and unsettled spring planting. Notable case Elias McGee linked to locked stockade and guarded labor. Several named workers and operatives cited for wrongdoing.
In Hot Springs Arkansas on March 3 a fire engulfed a southern city home killing Mrs Sanders and her niece Viola Wilcox. Mrs Sanders perished while attempting to rescue the girl in her arms. A separate dispatch from Tacoma Washington on March 9 notes a Chinese firm agent securing contracts for 0 000 barrels of flour monthly for shipment to China.
A large Porto Rican mob in San Juan routed by US soldiers. Soldiers Hiscock and a corporal left their post and fired volleys to disperse about 3,500 rioters shouting anti American cries. They rescued School Superintendent Armstrong besieged near the city center after a school incident involving Armstrong and a 10 year old pupil with torn dress and alleged mistreatment.
B Adler head of American News Clipping Co is arrested by post office authorities charged with using the mails for fraudulent purposes. The case links to a defunct scheme and involves selling outfits to subscribers and misused contracts. A confiscated mail batch included sixty letters each containing 2 75 with defendant booking denials while a complainant from Carthage Mo cites damages.
The Jamel Mansion and grounds in Harlem once used by General Washington as a summer 1776 headquarters will become a public show place for revolutionary relics. Representatives of the Sons of the Revolution and the Society for Preservation of Scenic and Historical Places spoke at the board of public improvement meeting. The 1750 house, built by Roger Morris, passed from Stephen Jumel to Mme Jumel and later to Aaron Burr. City cost estimated at about $240.
Dr Samuel J Kennedy faces a third general sessions trial for the Dolly Reynolds murder likely next month before Judge Coxing. Assistant DA James W Osborne has prepared since the prior disagreement and says the prosecution is strong though Kennedy benefits from the element of disagreement. Osborne seeks to introduce handwriting expert testimony despite a prior ruling by Judge Pursman.
Newcastle Indiana March 9 a clash between senior and junior classes and freedmen at a high school erupted over hoisting class colors on the flagpole. About fifty students, including many girls, fought on the roof pulling hair and clashing, while spectators observed.
March 3 cable dispatches show Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman and John Redmond debating recent house events. They condemn police intrusion and forced suspensions as attacks on dignity and parliamentary independence, noting controversy over closure and recalls of Irish members. Redmond vows opposition to penal measures and domestic abuse of power, while Balfour’s government faces parliamentary strain.
In Helena the Montana legislature elected Gideon to the U S Senate, succeeding Paris Gibson of Great Falls. Gideon, born July 1, 1830 in New Hampshire, became a Bowdoin College graduate and longtime state figure, known as the father of Great Falls water power development. He moved to Montana in 1879 and had been active in politics as a Democrat, serving in the state constitutional convention and the first state senate.
Washington March 9 The President and Mrs McKinley entertained at the White House Jack Adams who runs the President s farm near Canton and his friend Mr Alexander a tinsmith from Minerva Ohio Adams aged seventy came to Washington at the president s invitation but has no plans for further action Adams is seriously ill with grip at his home in India apolic.
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