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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1901
Page
5
Foreign ministers appeal to the Porte as tensions rise in Albania where Christians face threats from Muslim factions. The situation prompts diplomatic activity and calls for protection amid sectarian fears.
Dispatches from Turkey and the Balkans report rising danger in Albania with Abanian Christians described as desperate. Austria orders Bosnia garrisons on war footing, regiments to Sarajevo and Banjaluka, officers recalled. The Times cautions gloom in the East as Russia extends influence in Balkan states and Macedonia unrest grows. Constantineople reports the exile of Cheri Safa Porha and twenty six Mussolilians tied to a large conspiracy against the Sultan.
Zurich reports an anarchist named Gailiotti arrested by order of the prosecutor general after information from Paterson New Jersey. Police found numerous documents at his lodgings. Paterson inquiry links Amiel Gallictt to local anarchists. he was once a weaver at Paragon silk mill and is said to have sailed with Bresci Lang and Quantivalio during their mission to assassinate Czar Nicholas II of Russia. He is described as determined and likely to take desperate chances.
A Paterson foreman was shot by Giuseppe Sperenzi who later killed himself as police closed in. A found letter claimed a plot by Sperenzi to join twenty seven men to attack Europe’s crowned heads, foreshadowing King Humbert’s later assassination. The letter’s signature is said to be Galliotti, and recalls plans to ruin the Hackensack meadows to build a city aiding anarchists. Ernestina Carvello left Paterson for New London to visit her brother, denying knowledge of Galliotti.
North China Daily News says reactionaries block return to Peking as officials move to Si Ng en Fu. Earthquakes sweep southern Italy. Knoedler of New York promoted to Legion of Honor. Dowager Empress respite unclear. William II commemorates Bismarck. German troops promoted. University of Birmingham appoints Ashley to chair of commerce. Moorish mission closes frontier talks. Montezuma freight departs New Orleans. British battleship Glory reported ashore between Hong Kong and Shanghai. Moorish mission departure, and London report on Paris riots. Kept you informed on Antarctic voyage Discovery and Edward VII’s interest. Turkish minister of marine pauses German orders. Santos Dumont ponders America balloon demos. BaldwinZeigler expedition sails Tromsø to Franz Josef Land. Victoria Memorial fund in America expands with sculptor plan. Cambon praises American volunteers. Belgian and Italian missionaries rumors debunked. Aix-les-Bains denied any attempt on Maria Pia’s life. Queen visits and promenades before Rome trip.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal Washington July 31 Rear Admiral Schrey’s letter acknowledging receipt of the precept for the court of inquiry was received by the Navy Department. Captain Lemty took possession and refused to release contents. Schley protests the fifth clause charging disobedience, while the Navy asserts failure to obey when coaling from ships at sea constitutes disobedience. Secretary Long’s views are unclear but likely align with the department. Judge Jeremiah M. Wilson may serve as Schley’s chief counsel and Captain James Parker continues examining logs and records at the Bureau of Navigation.
Madrid representative interviews Captain Diaz Moren who commanded Cristobal Colon during the Santiago naval battle. He praises American officers, notes Brooklyn led pursuit, and calls criticism of Schley unpatriotic, asserting Schley’s bravery and competence alongside Sampson. He defends Brooklyn’s action and rejects partisan attacks on naval honor.
Lieutenant Croft and Cebu scouts clashed with sixty insurgents. seven rebels killed and thirteen captured, with two privates wounded. Manila civil charter approved, rental tax set at 5 percent now and 2 percent after 1902. Military cables to open for commerce tomorrow. War Department reports Philippine court martial cases for murder, robbery, kidnapping, with sentences up to fifteen years for treachery. Port of Tonjul, Panay, noted.
Washington July 31 Several officers of the volunteer army who remained in the Philippines have been assigned to provincial government roles. Captain Henry A Peed Thirty second Infantry becomes provincial treasurer of Oriental Negros Lieutenant Robert M Shearer Thirty seventh Infantry treasurer of Cavite province Lieutenant Richard Dey Thirty fourth Infantry treasurer of Nueva Ecija Captain Jacob F P Kreps Twenty second Infantry regular army detailed provisional governor of Nueva Ecija.
New York July 31 Gen Leonard Wood Military Governor of Cuba aboard the Kanawha says Cuba is undeveloped with a bright future. He notes no yellow fever cases in eastern Cuba for two years and in Mavena this summer. He cites sugar cultivation at one percent, reserves of 1 5 00, and plans to retire within eight months. Schools flourish and orphanages were reduced from over one hundred to sixty.
In Havana on July 2 the Cuban constitutional convention approved the electoral bill from the commission as a whole. Debate shifts to article by article discussion. Senor Sanculliy objected to the project arguing authority over establishing government and election disputes lies with the military government. Several delegates expect final adoption only after Governor General Wood returns.
A banquet at the Union Club in Santiago honored United States minister Henry L. Wilson. Cabinet ministers, local authorities, and society leaders attended. Senor Martin Martinez proposed the toast. Wilson praised Chile’s progress and U S Chile relations. Foreign Affairs Minister Louis M Rodriguez spoke last.
In Monroe Wisconsin a fire destroyed the Armonson home killing eight year old daughter and Mrs Armonson in the latest disaster. Earlier weeks saw Mr Armonson die from paralysis and two Sundays earlier another brother of Mr Armondson pass away. The dates are given as the last three Sundays in July.
Perfect weather and a large crowd welcomed Crand Circuit at Columbus Driving Park. Heat winners set records in 2:02 pace and 2:12 trot as Onward Silver also reduced his mark to 2:10. Stacker Taylor led the 2:09 pace with a 2:04 heat, while Crescens arrived and drew ovations for a possible Brighton Beach showdown.
Races report at Brighton Beach note Charagrace as the odds on favorite in the last race amid a sloppy track. Dis turber Disadvantage and Arden head a list of winners in order with earlier results from Hawthorne Delmar Windsor and Fort Erie meetings. The Pan American exposition saw Ellis’ day with a parade of fraternity members from western New York.
A garbled OCR listing rail services and accommodations across cities including Union City Cleveland New York East Rainbow City Muncie Marion St Louis Chicago Lafayette Peoria Terre Haute Cincinnati Greensburg Vernon Louisville Champaign and Springfield. Mentions multiple express and limited services with inconsistent spellings and partial destinations.
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