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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1901
Page
4
The Daily Journal column reviews topics from public works to electricity, railroads and exports. It cites German steel and nail trusts, cross-breeding trials for corn yield, sugar production dreams, plow distributor consolidations, and remarks on AdeIbert Hay in Pretoria. It notes policy lines and local civic views.
The untimely death deprives the nation of a young man praised as a loyal citizen and potential public affairs trainer who could have further served the country intelligently. His loss is deeply felt by the Rotary and the elder son is mourned as well.
The city council and county authorities clash over who appoints election inspectors for city and ward elections. The piece warns Mayor Taggart against interfering, cites exact legal roles, and threats a Supreme Court challenge if interference occurs. It emphasizes upholding lawful authority and avoiding partisan, unsafe ballot practices.
The nation enjoys broad prosperity with high consumer demand and rising wages two years into the recovery. Farmers fetch good prices, towns are well employed, and wage earners can buy goods. Crop prospects look up if last week’s wheat weather holds, while corn lags but shows hope. Bank clearings exceed last year, dividends total about 125000 dollars next week, and overall outlook remains favorable despite strikes.
In a circular exchange from Hither and You the Buffalo exposition is mentioned with a Chicago man comparison. The Detroit Journal notes a line about the discovery of fire leading to cooking and further discoveries.
A fragmentary excerpt presents a quirky exchange touching on memory and social debts. Characters Burleigh Curley and a judge figure note college ties and request a loan while a domestic scene shows a father disciplining Willie for playing with Tommy Jing. The piece blends humor with casual conversations.
A June 4 constitutional convention in Montgomery Alabama rewrote the section on sheriff tenure to allow impeachment and suspension for failures leading to prisoner deaths or grievous harm. The revised clause permits impeachment after a sheriff is accused of neglect connivance cowardice or grave fault and allows the Governor to suspend him during proceedings.
Weather observer Wappenhans reported yesterday as the city endured an ideal summer day with a high of 914-10 at 2 PM, the hottest so far this season. He forecast continued warmth for a day or two before a Dakota storm might bring cooler air, with large crowds seeking relief in the parks as streetcars ran crowded after 7 PM.
R. Gresshan, 28, collapsed at the Big Four shops amid extreme heat last evening. He was carried home to 717 Harrison Street by city ambulance. Dr. Dave Johnston, the attending physician, said recovery was doubtful as Gresshan remained unconscious.
A Chicago heat wave caused two deaths and eleven prostrations, many serious. Victims include George Wiley and Fritz Bramsen, with numerous others like Nicholas Schinickrath Andrew Barnard Edward O Hara Charles Harris and Adam Bachak among the affected. Stockyards report over 300 cattle stifled and hundreds more animals dead on arriving trains despite cooler nights.
A man believed to be W. B. Bradford of Utica New York died aboard a Burlington passenger train near St. Joseph Missouri tonight from the effects of the excessive heat. In Wisconsin Black River Falls harvester Hans Gijersett was sun struck during haying and his recovery is doubtful. In Dubuque Iowa the mercury ranged from 4 to 97 in the shade with several prostrations reported.
The Philadelphia Record discusses Edison's storage battery, praised by Prof Serviss for its potential to replace trolleys locomotives horses and more. The nickel nickel oxide cell promises no deterioration high capacity light weight rapid charge and discharge and resilience, suggesting a future with all wheeled movement powered by stored electricity.
In South Dakota, a Whitecap group that whipped a neighbor and abused him were arrested and face two to twelve years. Penitents guards will oversee their meditation to ensure reflection on their actions.
New Haven report details Adelbert S. Hay's death by fall from a third story window and the family journey to Cleveland for funeral rites at Lake View Cemetery. John Hay and family accompany the body. Yale class of 1888 grieves. Harvard class sends sympathy. Hitt and Whitney family connections noted.
Washington June 24 The deepest sorrow is expressed at the White House over Secretary Hay's affliction and possible absence. He plans to pursue the Hay-Pauncefote treaty and to avoid Clayton Bulwer conflicts while tending his family. Rumors of resignation are denied as officials anticipate his return after a rest and the Canton move for Mrs McKinley. The Treasury notes warrants for Hay’s Pretoria consul counts and a flood of cablegrams reach his desk.
A crowd of dignitaries including Loubet and Lord Roberts send sympathies for a death in the royal circle while others such as Earl of Rosslyn, Lord Pauncefote, and Sir Henry Irving dispatch messages. In Boston Governor Crane learns Secretary Hay cannot attend Harvard commencement, and Eliot's ruling implies no degree for Hay this year.
The Internal Revenue Service issued a circular extending until August 1 1901 the form of perforations for beer stamps and the cancellation method. It requires letters and figures to be at least one fourth inch high and clearly cut or perforated. The ruling also states that a legacy to an adopted daughter is taxed as a stranger in blood and notes brokers on outside exchanges do not pay the $2 per transaction tax, as it is paid on the New York Exchange.
Washington June 24. Commissions as brigadier generals issued to Enoch H. Crowder James Allen and Robert L Howze. They will hold these places until June 30 in recognition of their services in the Spanish war and the Philippines. The President also appointed Chandler Hale Maine secretary of legation at Vienna James J Baired Kentucky secretary of legation Guatemala and Honduras William L Gerrish district of Saco Maine Indian inspector re appointed Charles F Nesler New Jersey Indian inspector re appointed William D Wright United States attorney Eastern district of Tennessee re appointed P M Mullin Nebraska register of the land office at Rampart City Alaska.
Washington report says Mrs. McKinley, brought home frail from California, descended to lunch with President today. She stayed at the table briefly then returned to her room. Doctors note her condition remains favorable and improving steadily under Dr. Rixey’s care.
Final arrangements completed for a swift protected cruiser to be built at Cramp yards in Philadelphia. Designs are under way and a start is expected within two months. The vessel will displace 3, tons and reach 22 knots, making it one of the fastest of its type afloat.
The bond of Leah Moore as postmaster at Clifty Decatur county was approved and a commission issued. Fletcher National Bank of Indianapolis named reserve agent for First National of Newton. William H. Montgomery named substitute letter carrier at Anderson. Civil service Commission reports no applications for July 6 laboratory assistant exam at the National Bureau of Standards, two vacancies at 1200 and 1400 dollars. Controller of the currency declares 10 percent dividend for creditors of insolvent First National Bank of Flushing.
About fifteen thousand uniformed knights of the Catholic order of St. John arrived for their twenty third annual convention opening with a pontifical high mass at St. Peter's Cathedral led by Bishop Thomas Byrne assisted by Archbishop William Henry Elder and Bishop Camillus Maes. The knights then moved to the Odeon for business sessions greeted by Mayor Julius Fleischmann and Archbishop Elder.
The general rule favors honoring the editor of the Republican paper that has fought party battles and kept the spirit alive. In nine of ten cases the country editor will have the strongest claim as the deciding factor in patronage distribution for smaller towns.
London dispatch notes M Gage misread U S tariff laws over petroleum duties. St Petersburg sources quote M De Witte questioning Gage's interpretation and warning of renewed Russian reprisals on American goods unless the matter is settled. Agricultural machinery may face impact as talks stall with potential loss of U S Russia trade.
The Senate, acting as a high court, tries Marquis De Lur-Saluces for high treason and state risks after his May return to Paris. Witnesses include Lepine and Trarieux while guards shield the palace. He accuses the government. Fallieres questions him as proceedings continue with predictions of acquittal for the main actor.
London reports Jane de Bloch, Russian counselor of state, reading at the United Service Institution. She argues the South African war proved modern military service flawed and that maneuvers do not reflect real warfare. She notes the discontinuity between theatre and actual combat and highlights that strategic notions of force were unsettled.
Fragmentary report notes the Boers exhibiting unfamiliar strategic aims and dispersal methods. It mentions Smokers powder range and quick firing rifles enabling distribution of cartridges among riflemen, signaling a previously unheard level of mobilization and supply.
Madrid reports indicate Sunday marchers shouting Burn the convents and kissing Infanta Isabella stormed a monastery at night before police dispersed them. Disorders also erupted at Alcera during a jubilee procession as rioters clashed with guards and tore a crucifix from the hands of a clergyman.
An unexploded bomb was found in a railroad carriage carrying two Montenegro princes trading in Italy. Reports from London note other international events including a burned Manchester cotton warehouse, a Lisbon Madeira visit by Portugal’s king and queen, U S naval attaché participation in Kiel regatta, and various diplomatic and commercial disclosures from Europe.
Honolulu dispatch reports Governor Dole’s illness triggers moves in the Hawaii legislature seeking his resignation or removal. Attorney Fitch says Secretary Cooper not legally acting governor. The House resolves doubts could affect appropriations and asks Dole to resign or leave long enough for Cooper to qualify.
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