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Newspaper
The Dalton Gazette
Location
Dalton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1901
Page
8
Jhe Gazette reports centenarian James Malley of Plymouth Pennsylvania disappeared after warning that he would die suddenly to deny profit from life policies valued around five thousand dollars held by twenty or more policyholders. The piece ties in a scattered set of labor strikes, accidents, and industry notes from across the country.
Fire at Duluth Minnesota destroyed the pavilion and power house atop a hill 600 feet above Lake Superior. A car raced down the burning incline railway, crashed into Superior Street gates, and narrowly caused many deaths. Loss pegged at 360000 with 18000 insurance.
Brig. Gen. Thomas Wilson retired U S A died in New York City at age 70. He had a brilliant Civil War record. Lieut. Col. Francis Michler, military secretary to Gen. Miles, died at his Washington residence on the 29th after a long illness. A West Point graduate, he was appointed from Pennsylvania in 1866.
Foreign intelligence reports that Boer General Schoeman his daughter were killed when a shell exploded. His wife and two others were badly injured. The English admiralty orders minimal wood use in future warship construction and shells. Count William Bismarck died at Varzin after a brief illness born 1852.
Reports describe an eighteen hundred man strike in Hartford ending with a nine hour day and ten hours pay while recognizing local shop committees but not union committees. A Chicago incident notes an actress Miss Edna Stokes was shot dead. A Pittsburg rail collision killed two and injured about twenty. A new shirt and collar trust worth twenty million dollars is planned in New York. Vatican circles show quiet satisfaction over a princess's birth. An Iowa State University society honored Miss Caroine Jarvis for saving a student from drowning. Partial resumption of Crocker Wheeler shop work in Ampere New Jersey. A forest fire left many dead and plantations destroyed in a tropic region.
A 35 year old man, Fred Rochelle, accused of assaulting and killing Mrs. Rena Taggart in Bartow near Place Creek, was captured and executed by burning at the stake by a mob within sight of the city. The scene drew a large crowd as the condemned man was chained to a barrel and burned after kerosene was poured over him. The mob acted without formal trial and the remaining bones were all that survived.
E N Lamferson, arrested in St Joseph after stealing a horse and bogey, killed himself en route to the police station. He was a prominent Wallace Missouri resident and former superintendent of a Methodist Sunday school.
London commentary argues against a German Austrian push for a continental economic bloc. It notes the Times criticizes reviving Napoleon’s Continental System and doubts that such a scheme could succeed against the United States or through Europe’s coalition, calling the precedent disheartening.
At a directors meeting for the Baltimore and Ohio railroad John Cowen resigns as president effective January 1. Lorre Ix, already fourth vice president of the Pennsylvania railroad, is elected to succeed him.
Washington May 30. The president and party arrived in Washington after a long continental trip. They had been away for days and covered about 6 675 miles.
Details reach Bieber California of a mob lynching five men at Lookout Modoc county early Friday. Calvin Hall age 72 and his sons Frank 19 James 16 and Martin 16 along with B D Yantis were detained after petty theft arrests. Guards forced to aid mob and victims hanged at bridges over Pitt river.
The weekly trade review reports weather in the east hampering distributive trade while the west and south remain strong. Iron and steel mills run at full capacity as new plants come online. Farming machinery exports soar and rails move to Australia and South America. Failures total 148 in the US and 27 in Canada.
The census director reports Rhode Island leads the nation in population density in 1900 with 407 people per square mile, followed by Massachusetts 349, New Jersey 250, and Connecticut. Other states over 100 per square mile include New York, Pennsylvania, and Ohio, while Alaska Nevada Wyoming and several western states show far lower densities.
A wind storm in southwestern Claiborne county Mississippi Friday wrecked homes and trees. One fatality reported, Elijah Copeland's daughter crushed under timbers as his house collapsed. Crops face heavy damage amid hail.
Five men attempted to rob a Burlington Limited passenger train from Chicago near Savanna Illinois Thursday night. The engine struck five track torpedoes, forcing the engineer to stop but the train sped away before assailants could board.
The minister Loomis will not return to Venezuela due to poor health at the post and President’s reluctance to subject him again to attacks over state department orders. Loomis is in Europe improving and will receive another diplomatic post when a suitable position is found.
The administration ruled the Cuban constitutional convention did not meet the Platt amendment in substance. It denounces modifications on coaling stations sanitation and intervention as beyond U S acceptance. Secretary Root will inform the Havana convention and warns of a firm, unequivocal U S position.
L James Gordon, Baldwin locomotive sales and contracting agent in Russia, vanished in St Petersburg last January after arrest by Russian authorities. He had lived in Russia over 20 years and was influential in official circles due to ties with the American legation and court. Rumors say he is confined in a fortress on the Neva. the American ambassador has been asked to intervene.
On Lord Roberts anniversary news arrived of heavy fighting within 40 miles of Johannesburg. Vladforstein engagement noted by Lord Kitchener as the fiercest since Megaliesburg reversal. Windfontein garrison suffered 147 casualties while Boers under Gen Delargy counted 35 dead. A separate tragedy at Covington, Kentucky, details Mrs. Kate Hester killing Ottie and their child before suicide.
Columbia June 1 Gov Mc Sweeney rejects the resignations of Senators Lyman and McLaverin to allow reconsideration.
New York reports the Rockefeller Institute of Medical Research will begin work in pathological laboratories at about thirty universities in the United States and one in Canada, with University of Chicago among centers. The initial $200,000 capital may grow. directors will oversee expenditures and release findings, first tackling milk supply analysis.
Elijah claims threefold identity as prophet preacher and ruler while John Alexander Dowie denounces pope Masonry newspapers and bankers in Chicago. Audience of 5000 rises and cheers as he demands tithes and offerings to God.
Butte Mont June 3 The city shows a strange sliding movement with five large cracks in different sections. The largest crevice on West Galena street measures 12 inches wide and extends deep. Cracks appear on both sides of town causing damage to gas and water lines. City engineers report shifting elevations and bench marks up to a foot in short time. Source notes unknown cause but public alarm grows as movement continues.
A fierce storm swept Pittsburg and nearby towns delivering 30 inches of rain in 15 minutes. Four people were injured, including three boys aged 13 to 16 and a man, Daniel Martin, injured severely with head and spine trauma. A partially finished store and dwelling at Whittaker near Homestead collapsed, burying the group but all except the buried man and boys survived.
Beaumont Texas June 3 The town of Jasper the county seat was wiped out by fire destroying seventeen houses and all businesses. The post office safe and the county treasurer’s safe were blown open and robbed. Residents suspect arson used to cover the theft.
New York actor and playwright Herne died at his home after eight weeks of acute bronchitis and pneumonia. He recently starred in Sag Harbor, a play of his own composition. Born February 1, 18__, in Troy, New York, he left a wealthy home and is survived by Mrs. Herne and their children.
Dalfon and Alton groups list meeting details for a hall at Main and Mill in the northeast corner. The note cites Alton Ohio and mentions Dague and Buchanan among attendees and organizers.
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