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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1901
Page
7
Washington summaries the large scale pullback of foreign forces in China citing indemnity timing as the reason. If indemnity is settled by July 1 each nation will pay its post July 1 expenses, with monthly costs potentially reaching ten million after July 1 if unsettled, influencing eventual agreement.
Paris dispatches report that Chinese concessions ministers discuss Bir Rockhill proposals on minor matters related to interni t y payments. Ministers delay a decision on how China would pay powers, though acceptance of the United States invitation to arbitrate at The Hague appears to have faded.
Sir Claude MacDonald, former China minister, discusses causes of the Boxer uprising in China. He cites mandarins influence, fiscal uncertainty, and provincial misrule as triggers, noting famine and corruption before the spark of anti foreign sentiment and missionary tensions.
The body of Baron von Ketteler, the German minister killed in early China troubles, was taken from the legation and prepared for shipment to Germany. Impressive ceremonies and solemn processions accompanied the departure as an American guard of honor joined officials in expressing gratitude to Major Robertson and the German legation staff.
Hotel attendants stationed outside fired revolvers and rang bells to warn guests as flames rapidly consumed the building. Efforts by staff spared many lives though several guests escaped with only the clothes on their backs.
The West Baden hotel burned early yesterday. rumors claimed 150 guests perished including Indianapolis people, but all escaped. Mayor Taggart and Crawford Fairbanks denied buying the property and instead plan improvements at French Lick. The resort hosted wealthy guests and pugilists from Chicago Cincinnati St. Louis Louisville New York and Indianapolis. T E Hibben Jr. was among Indianapolis guests who escaped with some belongings.
A morning blaze at the rear of a drug store in Conroe, Texas, destroyed twenty two business houses with few contents saved. Estimated loss is $100,000, covered by $25,000 in insurance. Nearby towns report other fires and damages.
The Courier-Journal reports Eastern capitalists seek to form a 10 million dollar coal trust to consolidate Kentucky mines. A Chicago meeting next Tuesday will organize the venture, plan expanded output, and close smaller mines. Karl F. Bierach of Louisville handles details and will attend.
In Brunswick Georgia on June M Tricey Griffin colored was hanged for the October murder of RK Marion Lattimer a Southern Railway passenger conductor killed after he ordered the suspect to come inside the car from the platform while the train was moving.
In Shreveport Louisiana the February murder of J G Foster prompted a quiet vigil as officials deter mob violence. Governor Heard and Foster family protests helped calm fears of a wholesale lynching while Edwards remains at large. Foster’s funeral drew many business leaders and Tennessee Governor McMillin and his wife attended, with Mrs McMillin bearing up well.
Cleveland June 14 The Leader reports United States Steel Corporation and allied interests aim to dominate the four major competitors Cambria Steel Pennsylvania Steel Bethlehem Iron and Jones Laughlin by winter. Control to be achieved via friendly financial powers with Schwab and rail interests.
A Shreveport dispatch says a quiet gathering planned to lynch Smith and suspects in Benton. Relatives of John Gray Foster plan interviews with Prophet Smith and others, with fate of Benton prisoners hinging on the talks. Sheriff reinforces Benton prison with extra guards amid the threat.
The General Synod of the Reformed Presbyterians at Cincinnati debated a test case from the Fourth Reformed Presbyterian Church of Philadelphia led by Dr. David Steele. The Philadelphia mission sought to remain an annex, but its proposal was refused, prompting discussion and remarks by Steele.
Miscellaneous briefs report the Alabama constitutional convention rejecting a proposal to set the governor’s salary at five thousand dollars annually. Other notes cover resignations, race results, labor strikes settled with wage increases, court actions, and various regional developments in rail, politics, and industry.
Treasury Bureau of Statistics reports leading domestic trade movements. Western livestock and cereals surge with 359,417 more cattle hogs and sheep than last four months. Atlantic ports show strong grain totals. Southern cotton imports reach 9.35 million bales by May 1. Valencia oranges ship from California to Portland Shanghai? No, to Portland, then Vladivostok, marking new markets and coastwise routes to Seattle and Chicago.
The Navy c aptain Robert Impey is sentenced by a general court martial to a public reprimand and a loss of ten numbers in his grade with two years furlough pay reduced to a lesser form. Secretary Long approved the reprimand and rank reduction, remitting the furlough part as it would not advance Navy needs. The officer is to be released from arrest and restored to duty.
Washington June 14 Commissioner Peck’s report on the Paris exposition of 1878 has been set in type at the government printing office. The first volume is expected from the bindery tomorrow. The multi volume work runs over 3,100 pages with fifty maps and three plates. The law required delivery to the President within four months after the close of the exposition, arriving too late for a joint resolution authorizing public copies. Only one copy for each member of Congress will be issued under current circumstances.
Washington June 14 Mrs McKinley’s physicians held their usual consultation this forenoon and decided to discontinue daily bulletins. They say her condition improves slowly and there is no need for daily updates while progress continues. If her condition worsens bulletins will resume from the White House. At 10 p m Mrs McKinley was doing well and maintaining.
Washington June 14 agents announced new Indiana postmasters for Westport Decatur county Laura E King Wilkin son Hancock county Henry J Chewning Adgeville Perry county and Omar Wiseman Riddle Crawford county Their commissions issued and bonds approved Indiana transfers also listed with Jonesville Bartholomew county H S Quick replacing Edwin Wright Vera Cruz Wells county Josiah Weist replacing Andrew Dahlhousen
Washington June 14. The President announced several appointments including Charles W. Raymond of Illinois as judge in the Indiana Territory Solomon F. Stahl of Arkansas as attorney for the Western District of Arkansas Charles P. Hitch of Illinois as marshal for the Southern District of Illinois Creighton M. Foraker of New Mexico as marshal of the Territory of New Mexico and Morris D. Wickersham of Alabama as attorney for the Southern District of Alabama.
International Y M C A sessions in Boston on June 14 featured divided interest with delegates dispersed to discuss department work. A heated clash arose at First Baptist Church over Dr Winfield Hall's paper on Modern Tendencies in the Development of the Race. The morning focus included Rev Dr Canfield's critique of Y M C A business methods and a King Edward VII message greeted by a standing chorus of God Save the King.
In Manila June 14 Cailles insurgent leader in Laguna province shows humility and offers to surrender a hundred guns to General Sumner at Santa Cruz and three days later surrender the rest. Colonel Bolanos with five officers and forty one rifles has surrendered at Lipa Batangas. The Lipa battle left Lieutenant Springer dead and Capt Wilhelm and Lieutenant Lee mortally wounded amid deserter issues. Panay island endures a devastating rinderpest affecting natives hauling carts to Lolo.
The War Department released April 17 statistics showing insurgent captures and surrenders in the Philippines. By Jan 1 1914 total captured or surrendered reached 21 497 with rifles, field pieces and ammunition. additional figures through April 17 bring the grand total to 31 415 insurgents, including 1 067 officers and 8 951 men. Lieutenant General Trias surrendered in southern Luzon, ending major resistance there. he later became Governor of Cavite.
A Manila dispatch reported Prince Poniatowski of San Francisco obtained an absolute fifty year concession from the Sultan of Jolo for the Island of Paraguaya. He formed a $10,000 company to exploit timber mining rubber and pearl resources and develop shipping. John Anthony presented documents to the Philippine commission seeking endorsement. The plan hinges on General Bates agreement and Sultan’s jurisdiction, likely to be referred to Washington.
In Buffalo on June 4 the law committee urged excluding from the mails newspapers that offer premiums. The report passed after heated discussion led by John A. Sleisher against, and W. L. Jewett for. Albert Totter won the presidency over G. A. Willard by 42 to 132, with other officers listed partially in the report.
In Kansas City the jury weighs first degree murder verdict as Mrs Lulu Prince Kennedy faces ten days of arguments. Prosecution claims sanity and intent to kill after a forced marriage while defense argues hysteria and revenge. The defendant sobbed, shrieked, and leaned on her father as the jury retires for the night with no verdict yet reached.
Milwaukee June 14. Today sessions of the Supreme Lodge Knights of Honor focused on methods to increase membership. The session closes tomorrow morning and a plan to use trained deputies, with amendments, is to be endorsed. Memorial exercises were held in open session honoring the late Supreme Director Shannon and Nelson and two other former members.
CHATHAM Ont June M Andrew Epperson, recently found guilty of stabbing Ida Allison, attempted to kill County Court Judge Bell after being remanded. He lunged with a razor at the judge as court exhibits lay nearby. attendants intervened and overpowered him after a violent struggle.
A rear end collision with four freight cars damaged the eastbound Pennsylvania Limited west of Rochester Pennsylvania. One crew member Amor Millinger of Dubuane sustained injuries described as hurt.
The battleship witness arrived at the shipyard this afternoon after a remarkable run down the coast. She averaged sixteen knots an hour under natural draught.
Alfred M. Potts leaves today for Des Moines Iowa to join a conference of leading business men considering forming a gas company like the Consumers Gas Trust Company of this city. Potts promoted the Consumers firm and was its first secretary. He recently wrote an article in the American edition of the Review of Reviews outlining the plan. Dee Mothers invited Potts to assist in promoting a similar venture.
Governor Durbin Adjutant General Ward and Quartermaster General Foster spent yesterday afternoon inspecting suggested sites for the militia camp of instruction to be held here July 18. The trip aimed to evaluate and decide on the best location, with a decision likely today.
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