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Newspaper
The Dalton Gazette
Location
Dalton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1901
Page
1
The Reina Victoria, an old Spanish warship now at Portsmouth navy yard, captured in the recent war, will be converted into a training ship. The fighting qualities are no longer decisive for its new role. The census shows Paris population at 2,714,698, with a large transient component.
The Paris exposition's moving sidewalk success inspires capitalists to plan an underground version in central Paris. It would run below street level with multiple tunnel entrances and electric lighting.
The roads used a heavy block substratum of local stone, topped with smaller stones or gravel. They were highest in the middle with side trenches for drainage, and no trees or shrubs were allowed within 100 paces of either side.
London rober makers keep state robes for officials and lend them for ceremonies. Italian Baron Senvenuto d Alessandro proposes waterproof hemp nets to break waves and protect hydraulic works. New Zealand ends by teaching swimming in all schools with 2000 handbooks. Count Quen of France bequeaths annual 20000 to Rouen for best built and healthiest couple each year.
The government aims to end war dances on Minnesota reservations by introducing pianos in schools, hiring teachers, and starting an education program to uplift Native American music and culture. The move targets stopping barbaric ceremonies and tom-tom beating.
The article notes Korean candy resembling molasses and sold for one cash, New Zealand moa eggs as the largest in the world, and a new Philippine school in Dumaguete Negros funded by H B Sillman with a two story stone first floor and road second, teaching carpentry ironwork and agriculture on 100 acres.
A new electric typewriter, fed by standard electric light wires, uses automatic mechanisms to lightly strike keys and control interword spacing and line gaps. The machine aims for a sale price around 175 dollars, signaling a major advancement in accessible office technology.
A compilation of curious statistics and tidbits from 1900 era sources. It covers labor, population, exports, schools, fashion, and notable figures across Britain, the United States, China, Russia, Egypt, and Japan, with highlights on museums, ports, and cultural items.
Reports describe a vast flood and cloudburst in the Elkhorn coal region near Keystone and North Fork Junction, with Keystone nearly wiped out and an estimated 200 deaths feared. Rail lines, telegraph wires, and dozens of mines and coke ovens are damaged as rescue efforts continue and officials project extended disruption.
A Saturday night tornado struck Lincoln and surrounding area causing about 100000 in damage. The storm’s wide path toppled the Lincoln mattress factory nearly, damaged the asylum for feeble minded children and other institutions, wrecked several stores and homes, and felled thousands of trees.
A posse of deputy U S marshals led by A C Hufford was fired on by strikers near Thacker West Virginia while serving an injunction. The force fled, later reassembling to attempt service at Thacker and facing a hostile mob. Striker resistance and cross‑mountain movement into Kentucky worsen the strike scene.
Report from Cleveland indicates ex Marines of the Civil War are planning a general reunion during the Grand Army encampment week. William Simmons, secretary Survivors' Association, 1432 Wharton Street, Philadelphia, offers full information. Builders' Exchange to issue privilege cards for non residents and visitors to use exchange rooms during the encampment. The inspector of buildings information bureau will operate in City Hall rooms. American Home to host Grand Army Department of Kansas headquarters. Loyal Legion Companions of Cleveland to keep open house all encampment. arrangements committee named.
Richard Freedman, 25, a Harvard Dental College graduate, shot and killed his sister Tosa, 21, on a West End street and then wounded his sister Helen, 17, who fainted, before shooting himself. Authorities attribute the act to insanity caused by overstudy.
New York June 25 Charles BL Vines manager of the American Trading and Export Co shot himself in the left breast with one revolver yesterday afternoon. He died before a doctor could be summoned. Authorities cite business troubles as the likely cause. He was 40 years old and married. Just before the act he was pursued for rent and a butcher’s bill.
General Cailles surrenders with 630 men and 500 rifles at Santa Cruz Laguna. He and his staff entered the town to native bands in the church yard as mass was celebrated by Chapin Hart of the Eighth United States infantry.
Reports from veterinarians yesterday warn that grip is spreading alarmingly among the horse population in New York City, signaling a rising veterinary concern and potential disruption to transportation and work animals.
Train 23 derailed at Monaca near Pittsburg after striking an open switch. At least two dead and numerous injured including J W Cunningham fireman and Larry Black baggage master. Passengers say speed was high as cars overturned. local officials sent medical teams to the scene.
Washington June 25 The Commissioner of Internal Revenue Yerkes expands the beer stamp cancellation method until August 1 1901 The amended circular specifies perforation size and form either through stamp substance or by incisions revealing letters and figures The prior method by imprint or writing remains valid until August 1 1901 with no objections to perforation under circular 602 as amended
Columbus Ohio June convention delegates contest control of the state committee and platform as Hanna forces secure key committee seats. Lieutenant Governor Caldwell withdraws from renomination. Nippert emerges as likely next lieutenant governor nominee. The platform reaffirms Philadelphia declarations and endorses McKinley Nash administrations.
Dr A J Baker a leading Grafton physician and his 8 year old son were drowned while bathing in the Valley River one mile above the town yesterday at 5 PM. Both bodies were recovered about an hour and twenty minutes after sinking, lying close together within a foot of each other.
Early Sunday morning J W Foster 1% rushed to the door after noises on his porch. He fired into a tree to scare away burglars but the shot hit Breckenridge who was crushed by the heavy charge and killed instantly.
The government dropped the criminal case against Harri son Butterine Co officers over revenue law violations. The company allegedly used revenue stamps twice on its product and will pay the claimed taxes plus prosecution costs.
United States District Attorney Rodgers files suit in federal court seeking to set aside patents for 16 000 acres of timber lands controlled by Senator Clark. Government alleges lands were taken up in the last three years under the timber and stone act by speculators who knew they intended to dispose to Clark or his agents.
Father Hannin of St Patrick church in Toledo has been invited on a European trip by Protestant citizens who raised 700 dollars to cover all expenses. He plans to defer the trip for a year citing his service.
Mt. Vernon June 22 George W Houck convicted in the Widow Hess order case from Bladensburg last March is sentenced to life in the penitentiary by Judge Wickham. Houck spoke not a word as the sentence was pronounced.
Springfeld June 22 A meeting of broom makers was called to form a company in Cleveland with a capital of 6 million dollars. The plan includes factories in Ohio Indiana Tie Rois and Michigan.
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