26 Sep 1901
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Newspaper
Sumner Press
Location
Sumner, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1901
Page
1
The article surveys American quirks from smoking clubs in the Rhine and Westphalia districts to Shaker communities, segregated mail privileges for former first ladies, and stray tidbits about royal attire, ginjak smoking in Jamaica, and empress dowager deaths. It ends with reforms at the Arkansas State Lunatic Asylum and a Kansas City plan for a bathhouse for blacks.
Cleveland Ohio September 22 Senator Hanna defended the nation not revenge after reports of a move to expel Senator Wellington of Maryland. He said the matter is unfounded and warned against politicizing the tragedy of McKinley. He expects no expulsion, noting the Senate acts by self governance and will determine any action.
Washington September 25 President Roosevelt moves freely around the city to show a democratic approach. He will not be surrounded by guards and plans to move about, seek recreation, and maintain presidential dignity while enjoying unrestrained access. Friday he walked from the White House, crossed Lafayette Square, and visited Secretary Hay’s home. A street incident near a speeding wagon prompted a bicycle messenger to shout, prompting the President to look out.
Telegraph dispatches from Pretoria dated Sept 25 describe a clash where Maj Gough with 180 mounted infantry attacked 200 Boers ambushed 800 Boers, three guns seized, 25 British escaped. Shaj Gough Craycraft later escaped in darkness. Reports say Botia and Commandant Chris Dxth present.
In Spring Valley and nearby areas tensions rise as twenty anarchists armed with double barreled shotguns and 1059 rounds guard L Aurore’s office after the paper celebrated the murder of President Schuley. Jobe Cahill, editor, in hiding as crowds urge Dalzell to dismiss all anarchists from Spring Valley Coal. Senator Mason to speak at Salem old settlers pension event.
Buffalo dispatch reports Czolgusz sanity examined by two specialists amid city chemist Hill's report refuting poison theories. Dr Hamilton arrives to assist, with MacDonald Hurd and others present. Cross examination could begin soon. thirty witnesses expected, including Parker and expositors. Tacoma note adds Gen Cordin comments on Philippines during travel home from Manila.
September 23 report on the Boer War notes stronger Boer forces and extended British challenges. It highlights Boer recruitment, British strategy, and the shifting balance as Lord Kitchener aims for surrender while Boers cross into British colonies.
The Naval Court of Inquiry convened to examine the conduct of Admiral Schley during the Santiago campaign. Admiral Dewey presides with Rear Admirals Benham and Ramsey and Capt. Lemly. Ramsey replaces the disputed Howison. Proceedings include procedural questions, sworn members, and initial statements from Schley’s supporters.
General Lord Kitchener reports from Pretoria that Boer forces under Botha attacked and captured three mounted infantry companies southeast of the Transvaal capital. British casualties include two officers killed and many wounded with prisoners taken. Gough’s recon unit faced a larger Boer force.
Steel mills in the Pittsburg area resumed limited operation as unions press for recognition. National Steel Co Newcastle plant plans to start Monday employing 2000. Riverside iron works Wheeling and Wood sheet plant McKeesport also expected to open. Workers’ strike debate continues amid efforts to keep plants on the Monessen system and avoid full walkout.
New York Sept 20 sensational development in the River murder trial. Albert T Patrick’s criminal case and forged will allegations gain prominence after Jones the valet of Rice makes another suicide attempt. Joseph Mayer, 18, clerk for Patrick, sailed for Germany last Saturday prompting a Berlin police detainer. Mayer allegedly assisted Rice and witnessed the disposal of a will involving millions. Charles F Jones, Rice’s valet, has been in a private sanitarium since spring and made a second suicide attempt by smashing a tonic bottle and attempting to slash his throat with broken glass.
President Roosevelt arrived at the White House after a presidential train stop in Philadelphia. Cabinet members who traveled to Canton returned. a cabinet session was held at the White House, with plans for the president and Mrs. Roosevelt's upcoming stay at Oyster Bay. The building is to be renovated during the interval.
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