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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1901
Page
1
In Greater New York 225 deaths and 375 prostrations were reported with widespread havoc in Philadelphia Pittsburg and Baltimore. Thunderstorms brought temporary relief in some places as the atmosphere cooled.
Indicated by city records from New York to Phoenix and Kansas City the heat wave caused hundreds of prostrations and deaths. Baltimore and Philadelphia reported extreme temperatures near 103 and 102.8, while Phoenix topped 106. Weather officials warned of limited relief with more clouds and possible showers, and forecasters expected temperatures to remain above 90 in most areas for the next two days.
Pittsburg and Allegheny areas report up to eleven p.m. fifty heat deaths amid widespread prostrations as temperatures surge. The sole out-of-town death is Chase Hendrie of Lexington Kentucky, found unconscious in a closet at the Pittsburg Bank for Savings and later dying at the hospital.
Government readings show extreme heat with 11 p.m. levels near a record. Reports from Pittsburg describe widespread illness from the heat, with hundreds of workers and children affected. In Homestead mills fifty two men prostrated forcing closures of finishing mills Nos. 2 and 3. Ice deliveries suffer as horses die for many companies, threatening an ice famine.
New York on July 2 experienced a dramatic heat drop as after days of extreme heat a series of thunderstorms swept through. Temperatures peaked around 98 to 106 on the streets, with 328 prostrations and 178 deaths reported by night, including clergy figure Rev Dr Newland Maynard. Ambulances and fire units faced record calls amid continued heat relief and lingering humidity.
Buffalo July 2 Niagara Bank a State institution has closed its doors. The sign on the door says I have closed and taken possession of this bank signed by F D Kilburn superintendent of banks. Kilburn cited insolvency tied to City National Bank and said the bank could not be helped. Officers listed include President P H Griffin Vice President M M Darke and Cashier William Thayer. The closing followed a clearing house statement that Niagara Bank alone sought aid and that the failure stemmed mainly from City National Bank.
T F Ward vice president of the Lemars National Bank Plymouth Iowa was seized in Jersey City on a warrant by US commissioner T G Henderson. Ward is charged with altering a 3.00 draft against his bank and diverting the difference to himself. He waived examination and will be sent back to Iowa. Also Washington dispatch notes Dawes instructing Seventh National Banks examiner to pursue criminal violations if evidence appears and to involve the US District Attorney for a full book review.
Sioux City reports a $100,000 suit against T. J. Stone, former president and director of the old First National Bank, alleging he diverted misappropriated and converted funds during the bank’s collapse in 1896 and questioning the legality of his management and the bank’s federal compliance.
Albert L Johnson brother of Cleveland mayor Tom L Johnson died at Fort Hamilton New York of heart aneurysm. once a street car driver he built and merged multiple trolley lines into Nassau system later selling to Brooklyn Rapid Transit. planned rapid transit links between New York and Philadelphia with a 40 cent fare.
Albert L. Johnson who died in New York had deep ties to the city, arriving with Col. A. W. Johnson and Tom L. Johnson in the 1870s to operate the street railway. He later ran lines in Cleveland and Brooklyn, sought London electric franchises, and proposed a cheaper New York to Philadelphia electric road before his death at about forty. He married an Eastern woman two years earlier.
Washington World extracts describe gruesome Chinese outrages on American missionaries during the Pao-Ting-Fa expedition. Captain Hutchinson reports Miss Gould bound and strung to a pole like pigs as a crowd carried them to Okishengan temple while Miss Morrell walked during the brutal transfer.
Details describe a group of missionaries seized outside a city by Boxers. Men and women were executed by beheading, while a bound child was spared only to be speared to death, the sole child clinging to its mother as the atrocity unfolded.
A July fire in Huntington West Virginia raged from 11 am to evening destroying the Adelphi Hotel and its brick annex, livery stable, and several residences. Lightning sparked the blaze amid no city water and failing engines. Two people burned, C. W. Yost injured, many guests fainted and some leapt from windows. losses total about 200000 with numerous structures damaged or destroyed.
A fire at the Pullman lodging house on West Mercury street in Butte Montana early July 2 results in two deaths Sam Mix waiter Missou Montana and Ole Berg carpenter Butte Severe injuries include Billy Ryan alias Australian Ryan pougilist who leaped from a third story window and others burned or injured A gasoline lamp explosion sparked flames causing $4000 loss with no insurance. most guests escaped or were pulled from windows and expect to recover.
A July 2 lightning strike on Ninety-fifth Street near West End Avenue destroyed an unfinished brick and stone apartment building owned by Lorenz Weiher, with about 150000 in losses. High winds spread sparks causing several thousand dollars in additional damage to nearby homes, and the Riverside Drive Hotel, once a resort for city elites, was also destroyed.
Fire swept through the Metropolitan Coal Company stables and wharves on First Street in South Boston destroying about a dozen structures within thirty minutes. Approximately twenty draught horses perished. The blaze remained active until 2 a.m. with losses estimated at 400000 dollars.
A lightning strike caused a blaze that leveled St. Agnes Church Brooklyn leaving only the walls standing. The loss is estimated at 250,000 dollars. Three firemen were killed when masonry collapsed around 1 AM on Wednesday morning.
Telegrams confirm the Homestead Hotel in Hot Springs Virginia was destroyed by fire with a loss of unspecified amount. No injuries reported.
A series of firesReports from Fleming's general store in Fleming Maine Stillwater Maine and Globe Arizona describe extensive devastation including two blocks burned and mills and homes destroyed. Losses run into tens of thousands with limited insurance coverage and minimal safety services in Stillwater.|
Cabinet action raises the postal service age limit to forty-five for clerks and carriers, aligning with Civil Service input but rejecting a lower maximum. Secretary Hitchcock announced completion of the Kiowa Comanche Apache Indian reservations opening proclamation, due for issue around July 4 with homesteader procedures.
Washington July 2 government fiscal year ending June 30 1901 reports total receipts 585 848 308 disbursements 509 983 310 leaving a surplus of 75 864 909. Customs receipts 238 786 740 internal revenue 30 511 410 miscellaneous 41 547 157. Monthly June receipts 50 333 907 disbursements 33 045 147 surplus 17 288 760. Currency controller shows national bank note circulation 353 742 187 bonds 523 890 684 money secured 20 851 503 and deposits 326 219 25.
The quartermaster division of the War Department closed its fiscal year with expenditures audited totaling $120,061,278, up nearly three percent from prior years. Quartermasters’ disbursements reached $73,000,009, commissaries $29,000,000, and engineers $18,000,000. Chief N. C. Martin, a Civil War veteran who served as Seward’s nurse after an assassination wound, led the division.
Committees on behalf of the Senate and House are appointed to attend Senator Kyle's funeral at his Aberdeen residence in D C. Senators Gamble Hansbrough McCumber Nelson Clark Gibson Penrose Mallory Daniel Bard Dolliver Harris and Hertfeldt are listed along with Representatives Martin Burke Marshall Edwards Tawney McCleary Heatwale Stevens Fletcher Morris Eddy. Sergeant at Arms Ransdell notes the funeral Thursday afternoon making time for official Senate representation impossible. Col A B Tinsley Kyle's private secretary to act as official Senate representative.
Acting Adjutant General Ward reports that five infantry and five cavalry regiments are practically recruited. The Thirteenth Cavalry is 38 men short. Troops will likely be sent to the Philippines to relieve veteran regiments who have served two years or more and are to be brought home.
General MacArthur cables from Manila reporting the death of First Lieutenant Edward E. Downes of the First Infantry in southern Samar. Downes, a West Point graduate from Texas in 1896, is listed among casualties in the ongoing campaign.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal reports rural free delivery will begin August 1 at Inglefield Vanderburgh County route length 33 miles area 2 square miles population 6 houses 161 carrier T W Peck. Postmasters appointed at Fortville and Hanover and Knox buys home in city.
In Mexico City on July 2 a student anti clerical demonstration erupted, with 30 youths denouncing priests and shouting death to the clergy. The mob entered Santo Domingo during mass, vandalized windows, and forced priests to seek refuge. arrests were made and tension rose as orderly prayers resumed in the afternoon.
CHICAGO July 2 C H Williamson commercial traveler for Corbin Cabinet Lock Company of New Britain Conn. hanged himself with his suspenders at a local hotel. He left letters to his wife and employer. No motive for the act is known.
A Delta state report notes barbon has gained foothold in Vicksburg area causing alarm and heavy livestock losses. Mules, horses, and cattle suffer as four men are to be involved in response efforts.
Finished in 15 minutes 53 seconds on January 5 with Columbia leading, Wisconsin second, Georgetown fourth. Event also included Varsity Fours results.
Poughkeepsie July 2 intercollegiate regatta results show Cornell reeling in top spots. Varsity eight set a new mark as Cornell edged Columbia by a length with Wisconsin close behind Georgetown and Penn work for fourth. four oared Penn, Cornell, Columbia, and Georgetown followed but Pennsylvania failed to contend. Freshmen race saw Pennsylvania win, Cornell second, Columbia third. The day featured a dramatic, high tempo contest with Cornell overcoming a stakeboat delay to win by about a length.
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