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Newspaper
The Harrison News
Location
Harrison, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1901
Page
1
The readable text hints at medical or soothing preparations for babies and women, mentioning softening crusts and assisted care. It lacks clear events, names, or places to identify a concrete news item or date.
A compilation of curiosities and facts covering geography politics and culture. Mentions Capt. Dreyfus return to Switzerland, UK naval estimates, Philippine trees, powerful figures like Rockefeller and Hanna, Alaska fisheries, and global tidbits on customs and science. Includes notes on Baldwin-Ziegler polar expedition and German census.
A March 25 dispatch from St Petersburg reports Emperor Nicholas convened ministers to discuss the serious political situation. Threatening letters to top officials, expected large demonstrations, and a riot ordinance in Kiev are noted alongside rumors of a plot against the czar. The Daily Mail piece adds a London view of clashes at Nevsky Prospect and Narva Gate with unclear casualty counts.
A special ministerial committee in Peking reviews China’s resources to meet indemnity claims. Officials, bankers, pawnbrokers examined. annual revenue around 65 million gold, driven by land tax 14 million and customs 12 million. Proposals include raising land and salt taxes to boost funds, with total potential around 145 million, enabling indemnity payment within about 20 years.
London reports a Japanese squadron under Tsushima left Nagasaki for Korea. Urgent orders urge Tokios forts to seek a conference on home defense. Market fears rise as anti-Russian sentiment grows, while Britain and Russia agree to arbitrate the Sino-Korean siding dispute via Count Von Waldersee.
Geneva correspondent of the Daily Mail reports that former Transvaal president Kruger, health permitting, plans a visit to the United States next month. The London dispatch notes the potential trip was announced in the March 25 edition.
In Mexico City on March 25 the American embassy staff led by Charge d Affaires Fenton McCreary called on President Diaz at the national palace. They congratulated him on his complete restoration to health. The president was in excellent spirits and thanked the embassy members for their goodwill.
William J Dormin a founder of the Catholic Order of Foresters in 1883 and longtime superintendent of the mailing departments at the Chicago Record and the Daily News died in Chicago Sunday after a two week illness.
Brussels reports that Abbe Renard, famed Jesuit and Ghent University professor, has broken with the church to marry, signaling a significant personal and ecclesiastical shift.
Petersburg march 25 Kapo vich the assassin of Bogostepoff, minister of public instruction, has been sentenced to hard labor for life. He will be imprisoned in the Schluesselburg fortress on an island in the Neva.
Florence Cod March 25 The coal miners strike ended affecting about one thousand five hundred miners in the area with details pending on how the stoppage was settled and who resumed work.
London report from Lord Kitchener dated March 25 cites Babington's column and Shekleton's force defeating Delarey 1,500 strong southwest of Ventersdorp. British rear guard driven in, convoy including Vaal's Bank guns captured. Our troops seized 15-pounder guns pompom six Maxim guns 320 rounds big ammunition 15,000 rounds small ammunition 160 rifles 53 wagons 24 carts and 140 prisoners with light losses.
Havana reports that commercial interests are set to be the main topic at the upcoming constitutional convention. The Santiago republicans endorsed the Platt amendment and urged delegates Gomez and Ferrer to vote for it, while letters from General Sanguilly and the Cienfuegos mayor advised acceptance. American visitors have discouraged radicals from delaying action, and conservatives push for reduced U S duties. A reciprocity treaty may be urged as the convention moves toward a united platform focused on commercial relations with the United States.
A deadly explosion at a mine near Morrison, Pennsylvania, killed one worker instantly and left five to ten others severely burned. The mine caught fire and a rescue effort followed as injured men were brought to Cottage Hospital. Officials report gas ignition caused the blast.
A. W. Hogin senior partner of A. W. Hogin & Co., a leading Memphis brokerage firm, was shot on Beale street by Dorris Noble, described as a notorious woman. Hogin, 53, was struck in the abdomen and is believed to be fatally wounded. Noble, accused of liquor mania and previously involved in a stabbing incident, was arrested Monday night. Hogin leaves a wife and two children amid social and business prominence.
In Niles Michigan on March 26 the bank says First National Bank is short 195000 dollars and stockholders face a 100 percent assessment. Wealthy men may become poor as holders discuss joining depositors moving to sue the bank directors.
Gibraltar March 26 The armored cruiser New York sailed Tuesday for Mazagua on the Moroccan coast to await an adjustment of American government claims at the Moroccan capital, as secured by United States Consul General Gummere.
The president issued a proclamation announcing the purchase of the islands of Cibitu and Cagayan, forming part of the Jolo archipelago.
Atchison Kansas March 26 the city rejects Andrew Carnegie’s proposal to donate 50000 for a library. City must not raise 5000 annually for maintenance and declines the conditional gift.
A fierce gale onboard the Kiuria to New York left several passengers severely bruised and one girl became demented. Frederick Sawaick committed death by own action.
The San Juan Puerto Rico chamber of commerce will petition President McKinley for free trade and a constitutional extension, plus a 2 cent protective tariff on coffee.
Cathedral of Roman Catholic PRE was destroyed by fire Monday after a stroke of lightning struck early dawn. The loss is reported at $50,000 with $20,090 insured.
Marseilles reports a calmer scene after proposed arbitration for strikes. Police measures are relaxed, soldiers withdrawn from streets and public areas, though troops remain assigned to barracks. The shift follows ongoing discussions aimed at resolving labor disputes.
Regular service resumes on all dines as promised. The bakers strike has not proved serious and bread was delivered to all customers Sunday. The general situation remains calm as Lingis Galilee, Laboisier, and destroyer Dunois arrive from Toulon to assist in preserving order.
Miss Eliza Burrus, a discharged teacher in Murfreesboro Tennessee, saturated her clothing with coal oil and set fire to them Saturday morning, dying from the self inflicted burns after recent ideas of self harm and two earlier attempts were thwarted by timely interference. The body was found in her parlor with flesh charred, and friends say she had been deeply distressed over losing her position and had brooded over misfortune for some time.
A March 26 Birmingham tornado swept the southern part of the city, killing about 25 with six fatally injured and many more hurt. Property losses reach $350,000 as hundreds of homes and cottages were destroyed or damaged. 500 houses damaged and relief efforts mobilized, with state troops ordered to protect damaged areas.
Wisconsin towns report high water and flood conditions across the state after a three day thaw. Cities such as Oshkosh Fond du Lac and Menominee river areas face inundated streets yards and damaged lowlands. River levels rise with the Fox River near capacity and ice jams causing track obstructions and temporary railroad disruptions.
A flood event on the East Twin River near Mishicott, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, caused a dam breach that destroyed the top of the dam and submerged streets. The incident damaged several bridges and homes, with repair costs estimated around 6,000 dollars and property losses likely totaling 15,000 dollars. Heavy rain and thaw in recent days contributed to the accident.
W J Gilbert ex mayor of Niles Michigan and Harrison county resident was found dead in a rear storehouse with a self inflicted bullet. Grief over a friend’s misfortune is believed to have caused the suicide. Charles A Johnson bank cashier fled before a bank failure and was arrested from Ohio.
A harbor steamboat belonging to Monongahela River Consolidated Coal and Coke Co. struck a pier of the Sixteenth street bridge over the Allegheny River Monday and sank within minutes. Captain Thomas Plaherty and 12 crew were rescued by the steamer Tide Leader, which was badly crushed and will be raised at once.
Topeka Kansas March 25 Gov Stanley pardons Floyd Graham the Negro convict who aided Warden Tomlinson in suppressing the insurrection at the penitentiary coal mines.
Tacoma March 25 It is reported here and generally believed in railroad circles that the Northern Pacific is negotiating for the purchase of the Southern Pacific line from Portland to San Francisco.
Meridian Mississippi March 25 fires sweep Lauderdale and Jasper counties driven by strong winds. Firefighters report losses mounting as efforts to check the flames prove difficult. Desirene tite forest fires are described as spreading rapidly with extensive damage and containment challenging in the affected areas.
Allan Hare Sexton, once a very wealthy man who led a reclusive life, died without attention. His body lay five days before being found. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, he accumulated substantial wealth during his life in New York.
Declared Milwaukee March 25 Judge Ludwig in the superior court has declared unconstitutional the act to prohibit discrimination against members of labor organizations passed by the legislature in 1899.
A tornado east of Buena Vista blew a mixed Central of Georgia train from the tracks injuring four people. In Cusseta a severe wind and rain storm toppled a Primitive Baptist church and knocked telegraph operator W H English unconscious. A cyclone on Buena Vista’s edge caused multiple injuries and at least one child death, with several homes and cabins destroyed.
Kalamazoo Michigan March 26 A cyclone struck Pavilion a village about 25 miles southeast wrecking several houses uprooting trees tearing down telegraph poles and causing extensive damage. One ill woman in a blown down house is reported fatally hurt with many others injured.
Washington on March 26 reports the general fund exclusive of the $150,000,000 gold reserve in the division of redemption. Available cash balance is $152,858,077 and gold reserves total $95,231,047, reflecting the day’s financial standings.
March 26. Perry S Heath secretary of the national Republican committee and Mrs Heath sail from New York for Europe on Wednesday. They expect to be away about two months.
Washington reports that Cape F. W. Dickens has been assigned to command the cruiser assigned on the Asiatic station. The transfer appoints him under Capt. C. N. Thomas, who moves to command the Oregon. The changes were announced at the Navy Department on Monday.
York March 26 Ex Senator Wolcott of Colorado writes to a friend in Washington that he was told he would join McKinley’s cabinet but denies the report, asserting no such appointment was offered or accepted.
In Raleigh on a Monday night burglars blew open the Southern Express Co. safe but secured nothing. The explosion shattered windows and shook the building as crowds passed by.
A Daily Mail dispatch from St Petersburg reports a Sunday collision between military forces and factory hands. The encounter left many injured and arrests reported amid a tense urban confrontation.
Chicago, UL March 26 Kittie Harris aged 18 tried to kill John Malone, claiming a two year old threat since she says Malone deserted her. Two bullets lodged in Malone's neck before her arrest.
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