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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1901
Page
1
News from multiple towns reports the West Virginia floods with lower death estimates than initial notices. Official statements indicate sixty to seventy five deaths, with property damage under five hundred thousand dollars and railway lines expected to reopen soon.
Details of a catastrophic flood spill into Bluefield as relief efforts push on. About fifty bodies found with thousands homeless and possibly starving. Debris piles thirty feet high hinder body recovery while trains deliver aid and recovery teams clear wreckage. The disaster claims include Coal Inspector Dinsmore’s three daughters and multiple families in Algoma and other towns as several houses and a sawmill are swept away.
The flood swept through county areas leaving two houses standing and forcing rescues by rope. Rev Wagner’s family saved as Ennis depot and post office washed away. Norfolk & Western reports one million dollars in railway damage and two to three million total losses. Up to seventy five lives feared, with many miners homeless. Communications severed west of Vivian yard, telegraph crews rushed to restore lines.
Roanoke residents await details on the June flood from West Virginia as trains from Bluefield and Ennis bring scant new information. Locals with ties to coal fields and operators listen for word of the devastated strip's status and the belated train’s arrival.
Acting on the Naval Board of Awards recommendation, Secretary Long approved two medals for the West Indies campaign in the Spanish American War. The battle medal bears Sampson's profile and lists battles. the meritorious services medal honors distinguished service behind the gun with a five point star design.
A deputized U S marshal party led by A C Hufford faced gunfire from armed strikers near Matewan and Thacker as they attempted to serve an injunction. Flooded paths and rugged terrain hindered advance while thousands crossed into Kentucky to control mountain passes and block access to coal company properties.
Surviving a clash near Robledo’s house recounts how the speaker fled toward the Rio Grande after a large volley of shots. He claims self defense and doubts killing Sheriff Glover or another man during the confrontation with armed assailants.
Judge Brown of the United States Circuit Court ruled against the American Bell Telephone Company in two patent infringement suits. The bills in equity against National Telephone Manufacturing Company and Century Telephone Company were dismissed, deemed the patent void or not infringed. Bell plans to appeal the decrees after six years of litigation filed in August 1890.
Heavy storms sweep the Northwest with reports from Spearfish South Dakota of two hundred sheep killed by hail. Duluth records 2.3 inches of rain and railroad washouts. Ashland Wisconsin endures a severe electrical storm while Valley City North Carolina suffers great damage from lightning. Ada Minnesota sees 3.5 inches of rain in a short burst, harming crops. A powerful windstorm hits around Bodvein Manitoba, causing extensive crop damage.
A northbound Pittsburg and Lake Erie train of five cars derailed after hitting an open switch at Monaco, plunging about twenty five feet. Two men died, three fatally injured, and about forty others wounded. among the dead is fireman William J. Cunningham. The train carried 125 to 150 passengers and crew. a relief train with physicians was dispatched from Pittsburg.
During the great Chicago fire Mr. Davies directed a switch engine and empty freight car into the lake front station. He then cleared the depot and worked amid the flames to remove and protect the company’s most valuable books and records, staying until the fire forced him to retreat.
Richard Friedman killed his sister Rosa, twenty one, wounded sister Helen, seventeen, then shot himself. Helen fainted after the first shot. Friedman, twenty five, had just finished at Harvard Dental College. Officials cite insanity from overstudy and illness as cause.
Gustav A. Behring, who claimed kin to George M. Pullman, was arrested in Chicago for attempting to extort money from Frank O. Lowden in the Woman's Temple building. He allegedly demanded 5000 dollars and 10000 a month for six months. Judge H D Davis intervened with a revolver until police arrived. Behring says no harm intended.
The Central Ohio Natural Gas and Fuel Company warned more than 12 000 Columbus consumers that their gas contracts will terminate on July 1 amid a city council fight over a proposed price increase. Company officials said gas could be sold elsewhere if Columbus rejects the ordinance. The council has not acted yet.
Six deaths linked to plague aboard the British steamer Carlisle City, which arrived in San Diego from Hong Kong via Yokohama and Honolulu. Five crew deaths, one Chinese steerage passenger, all buried at sea. Crew numbered eight Europeans and forty four Chinamen, with one European cabin passenger and twelve Chinese steeragesses.
John Mitchell president of the United Mine Workers of America reached Kansas City and will take a prominent part in the long running conference between Missouri and Kansas coal miners and operators. He predicted an agreement and no strike.
General Wood fell gravely ill with grip and malarial fever in Havana and must rest in bed as his physician prescribes. The Platt Amendment faces mixed reactions from Cuban parties with the Nationalists hinting at legal moves to repeal it while supporting order and Cuban independence.
Gregorio Cortez, captured after the Karnes County officer slayings, was brought to San Antonio jail from Laredo. He admits killing Sheriff Morris and firing at the posse, claiming self defense as he explains the road incident that led to the confrontation. He says he is unafraid, and notes his brother faced horse theft charges. Authorities fear lynching if moved to Karnes County.
Judge Aikman instructed the jury in Jessie Morrison’s case as closing arguments opened. The verdict could hinge on first or second degree murder or manslaughter. The state, led by County Attorney William Reese, prepares eight speeches, four per side, while Morrison shows emotion and counts on the dying declaration of Mrs. Castle.
General Cailles yields with few men and rifles, tears with his staff as arms are handed over to General Sumner. Cailles presents his sword and flag to be returned, while Frank Mekin, a former lieutenant with the insurgents, is placed in irons after surrender. The ceremony includes mass by Chaplain Hart and oath of allegiance on the plaza.
Frederick H. Davies a veteran civil engineer for the Baltimore and Ohio near Milford Indiana died from injuries after guiding a handcar away from a freight train backing down the grade. Davies warned his wife and a roadman of danger as the engine struck them, saving others but fatally injured.
The army transport Grant arrived from Manila with the Forty-eighth and Forty-ninth Volunteer Infantry, colored regiments recruited in the South and in the Philippines for nearly two years. They will be mustered out within two weeks. Sixty to seventy cabin passengers, mainly officers on furlough, are aboard Hiberty. The Hancock sails for Manila tomorrow. Adjutant General Corbin, just in from Washington, will sail to the Islands on this steamer. The Fortieth Infantry under Col Edward A Win was mustered out today.
Washington June 4 the War Department released General MacArthur's May order releasing three prisoners of war to mark the surrender and U S sovereignty acceptance by General Mascardo commanding insurgent forces in Bataan Zambales and General Lacuna starting in Bulacan and Nueva Ecija in the archipelago pacification effort.
General MacArthur reports General Cailles surrenders in northern Luzon with 386 rifles 4 0 rounds of ammunition and 600 officers and men who have taken the oath of allegiance. He also announces the Lawton has arrived at Manila with Companies K and L of the Eleventh Infantry.
Mound City Illinois June 24 a blaze destroyed the National Pump Company facility and the Big Four depot causing substantial losses with damage estimated at the time. Fire crews battled the flames through the day with authorities assessing the total value of the destruction.
The Ohio Republican state convention in Columbus opened to a large audience with debates over the new state committee and platform. Hanna allies, backing Gov Nash and others, secured control of the state committee and credentials, ensuring Dick remains chairman and sidelining Daugherty foes as delegates were seated. The convention featured remarks by Foraker and Hanna supporters, stressing national issues from McKinley era prosperity to future guidance amid territorial expansion.
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