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Newspaper

Sumner Press

Location

Sumner, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1901

Page

2

Extraordinary journal in the world promotes noble character

The piece lauds a weekly Albena publication in verse with ads, notes Mr H F P Van Cleve of Minneapolis, and highlights lifelong aims of noble minds. It traces Fort Crawford origins, a widow daughter, and the ideal of character over pleasure or fame, then discusses the opening of a political campaign and timing of elections.

Albena H FP. van Cleve Northwest Hivex Minneapolis Fort Crawford Noller Nolan

Woman survives by barely staying above water in well collapse

Mrs Cora Dibert of Altoona Pennsylvania narrowly escaped death when the platform she stood on gave way and she fell into a well. She kept her head above water by standing on her toes, held her breath, and shouted until rescue arrived just in time.

Cora Dibert Altoona Ameble

Davis Opposed Jones in Clarke Ter Artestee Speech

Governor Davis at Fort Smith declares his preference for James P. Clarke over James K. Jones for U S Senate. He contrasts Berry and Jones records, denounces Jones American Cotton Co. stock holdings as a dangerous trust requiring national action, cites McKinley’s cash approach as ideal, and mocks Jones stock quoted at 10 cents. Confederate money remark follows.

Clarke Fort Salt Little Rock Ark Jef Davis Fort Smith James P. Clarke James K. Jones Davis Berry Jones Senator Jones State of New York South American Cotton Co Congress William McKintey Thoms Jefferson Republican Party National Democratic Committee Jast Stu Att Jim Berry R. Francis

French brig Rene wrecked off Penmarch rocks

French brig Rene from Newfoundland for St Malo wrecked on rocks off Penmarch in Finisterre. The captain and ten crew drowned. In Reading Pennsylvania the National Bank at Boyertown failed to open with a note blaming the cashier's disappearance. Mil ton A Marey fled with 165 006 of bank securities. directors recovered them in Philadelphia from Fidenberg Bros. bankers.

Wrec Brest France Rene Newfoundland St. Malo Penmachh Finlaterre Gomes Reading Boyertown William TD. Kehl Milton A. Marey Rovertown Phiadelphia Fidenberg Bros. Bankers

Campaign to crush the insurrection in Samer Island

Advices from Samer report Gen Hughes and Gen Smith pressing a relentless campaign against rebels. Thousands flee to adjacent islands as American columns push along the coast and Mara bebes scout interior. Reinforcements rush in. 330 troops under Lieut Col Mancil Goodrell aboard the New York and two battalions of the Twelfth Infantry depart. Gen Jacob H Smith tours ports urging reduction of insurgents and capture of Gen Tuchan. Lacuna protests immunity terms with Funston citing a signed document amid trials of his officers.

Mavala Ort Samar Ar Hughes Smith Marabebes Luxon Secret Service Company Ninth Infantry Balangiga Samér Samer Mancil C. Goodrel United States New York Twelfth Infantry Manila Jacob H. Smith Tuchan Lacuna Chaffee Fredrick, Funston Funston

Hanna Won’t Quit Politics Amid Party Hubbub

In Delaware Ohio on October 21 Republicans opened the Ohio campaign with a large turnout. The event featured prayers by President Bashford and Senator Hanna’s speech, with remarks on Roosevelt and Booker T. Washington. Hanna declared he would not quit politics or resign as chairman of the Republican National Committee.

Hanna M‘vem Republican National Committee

Roosevelt for Reciprocity and Lodge Mapel Petition

Washington Oct 21 Cabinet reports on reciprocity are prepared for Roosevelt after Yale celebration. Roosevelt will likely focus on broad foreign relations, canal building and trade expansion. Lodge opposes recent reciprocity and Western senators rally to challenge Eastern positions in next session.

Mapel Washington Roosevelt Yale McKinley Bighnet Buffalo Lodge New England Senate West Middle West

Cape Colony rebellion fears spread in British realm

London reports warn that rebellion in Cape Colony is spreading across Dutch regions with Boers being welcomed, prompting debate over martial law and legality in a British constitutional colony. The Liberal party and war news dominate, with Cabinet meetings halted and uncertainty rising about Cape Colony's immediate future.

England London Liberal Party South Africa Cape Colony Cape Cape Town

Fragmented wire report from Buffalo Exposition fire

A mangled wire from Buffalo N Y reports fire destroyed the New England building at the Pan American exposition. The fragmentary text also mentions Lincoln, a football player advised by a doctor to refrain from playing due to brain congestion, with a recovery timeline tentatively within a week.

Buffalo Exposition Buffalo N. Y New England Pan-American Lincoln

Battle on Samar Leaves Dozen Dead Amid Native Assaults

Manila dispatch reports 500 natives armed with bolos attacking 46 men of the Ninth Infantry at Bangajon on the Gandara River Samar. Ten killed and six wounded as the detachment, aided by reinforcements, repelled the attackers and routed about 300 of them. Additional notes recount a prior Oct 16 clash with 81 enemy killed and one officer wounded.

Manila Bolea Ninth Infantry Bangajon Gandara Samar Killog Frar Department Chaffee War Department Corbin Washington Ninth United States Infantry Lower Candara Hughes Tes Semar Cebu Smith Hughes Pmabary Minneapolis John S$. Pisbury Minnesota Bright B& Large Rom Tkit University of Minnesota Board of Resents Sutton N. H

Night court sessions urged to continue in Powers case

Georgetown Ky Oct 19 defense in the Powers case urged continuation of day and night court sessions, filing an affidavit by Powers claiming ill health makes further hearing impractical. Judge Cantril ordered the affidavit filed and did not immediately rule. A sensational remark followed when asked about the Goebel shooting.

Judge Cantril Georgetown Powers Pawere

Five Men Die as Tunnel Rock Collapses in New York

Five men were crushed to death and two others missing after a rock fall 110 feet underground in a rapid transit tunnel near One Hundred and Sixty fourth street and Eleventh avenue. Foreman Patrick Madden and workman John Goroski were found beneath a large rock block, while Timothy Kelleher Peter O Hara Ling Vance and another unidentified worker perished beneath smaller debris. Rescue crews blasted the rock for hours to recover bodies.

New York Patrick Madden West One Hundred and Eighteenth Street Timothy Kelleher Peter O'Hara Ling Vance John Goroski Kelleher O'Hara Vanise Madden Goroski

Kansas City Times Sold to Kansas City Star

The Kansas City Times was sold to the Kansas City Star for an undisclosed price. The Star, owned by W. R. Nelson, plans to run the Times as an independent morning edition under the Star’s ownership, with editorial staff largely displaced. Judge G Lee Chrisman retains a stake. Nelson reportedly paid about 140,000 dollars for the Associated Press franchise and the subscription list.

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