Gen Harrison Is Dying At His Bedside
Bulletin updates from General Harrison's bedside indicate no recovery possible. Doctors report his condition deteriorating and on the verge of death as the nation watches the longtime leader in his final hours.
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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1901
Page
1
General Harrison Lies Between Life and Death
News from Indianapolis reports General Harrison’s illness worsens with pneumonia of the left lung. Doctors note slow, steady decline with oxygen treatment, while family members and officials race to reach him. President McKinley sends inquiries as telegrams flood the Harrison home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison
Jameson
General Harrison
Mrs. McKee
Saratoga
N. Y
Russel B. Harrison
Washington
Gen. Harrison
Harrisons
Russell B. Harrison
D. C
Indianapolis
E. F. Tibbett
McKee
John Scott Harrison
Kansas City
Kan
Carter B. Harrison
Murfreesboro
Tenn
West
Iowa
Minnesota
Dr. Jameson
McKinley
George B. Cortelyou
President Harrison in grave illness elderly ex-president
Telegrams from political allies and cabinet survivors express concern as General Harrison's health deteriorates. Bulletins from Dr Dorsey Jameson report steady decline and semi conscious state with worsening condition through the night, with no further updates before 1 am unless drastic change occurs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tibbett
General Harrison
United States
Benjamin F. Tracy
Stephen B. Elkins
John Wanamaker
Harrison
Dorsey
Dr. Jameson
Cabinet Acts On Harrison Death Precedent Set
Cabinet discussed the nearing death of ex-President Harrison with plans for a presidential proclamation, half mast flags for thirty days, mourning observances at posts and ships, a funeral parade, and a nationwide gun salute. Col Russell B Harrison learned of the hopeless condition and left Washington for Indianapolis with his wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis Journal
Washington
Harrison
Secretaries of War and Navy
Hayes
Navy
Russell B. Harrison
Indianapolis
Cleveland and party arrive in Norfolk en route home
Former President Cleveland and party reached Norfolk on their gunning trip home from Back Bay. Cleveland spoke sentimentally about the illness of former President Harrison and voiced hope that Harrison’s condition would not prove fatal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk
Cleveland
Harrison
Parker Wife Leaves for Indianapolis Tonight
Vallejo dispatch notes Mrs. Parker wife of Lieutenant Commander Parker U N and niece of General Harrison departed for Indianapolis this evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vallejo
Cal
Parker
U. N
Harrison
Indianapolis
Johnson Still Missing At Niles Bank
C A Johnson cashier of the First National Bank is missing in Niles Michigan. Directors including President Lacey confess ignorance of his whereabouts as rumors of a $100000 shortage swirl. National Bank Examiner Sellen awaits permission to reveal his report while Johnson’s physician recalls a relative’s previous disappearance and fear of embezzlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Niles
Mich
A. Johnson
First National Bank
Stevens
Chicago
Johnson
Lacey
National Bank
Sellen
Washington
Selden
Plankington
D. D
Kimmel
Leprosy Study Planned. Hawaii Legislature Eyes Local Rule
Honolulu reports from March 5 say the joint committee returned from Molokai leper settlement with plans for native home rule at the site within months. Health Board would supervise, and a $25,000 experimental station will study leprosy. Several examined lepers showed no disease and may be dismissed if bacteriological tests pass. In the Senate Cecil Brown challenged Speaker Russell over statehood vote. Brown was ordered to stop and the sergeant-at-arms was summoned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Honolulu
San Francisco
Moloka Islands
Board of Health
Senate
Cecil Brown
Congress
Hawaii
Russell
Brown
Speen
Britain Keeps Canal Talks Open Amid Washington Proposals
Foreign Office in London repeats there is no haste to finish and expects further U S proposals on the Hay Pauncefote matter. Britain insists on Clayton Bulwer clause intact until both signatories agree to abrogate it. London notes no talks with other powers and awaits possible new American motion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Foreign Office
Great Britain
United States
Senate
Lord Cranborne
House of Commons
Evening Standard
Republic
No Haste In Washington Over Hay Pauncefote Treaty
Washington reports no immediate steps after the British note on Senate amendments to the Hay Pauncef ote treaty. The expired treaty prompts consultation with senators and party leaders before negotiating anew. A Washington international congress for canal harmony is hinted, with mixed diplomatic support. Ratification windows and extensions for Caribbean and other British treaties may push into December and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Great Britain
Congress
British Guiana
Jamaica
Turks and Cacos Islands
Bermunda
Barbados
France
Morgan vows to build and control canal if Britain stays aloof
Senator John T. Morgan declares in Washington that if the Nicaragua and Costa Rica canal rights secured last December via a U S compact are not opened to British negotiations, the United States will proceed to quietly construct own and control the canal. Britain would be free to object later in any form she chooses. The interview highlights firm U S commitment and tension with Britain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
John T. Morgan
Committee On International Canals
Washington
The
Journal and Advertiser
Nicaragua
Costa Rica
United States
Great Britain
United States Costa Rica Nicaragua canal policy statement
The article quotes a diplomatic position endorsing Costa Rica and Nicaragua accords with the United States and referencing the 1888 Constantinople treaty. It notes Britain and the United States aligned on the Hay-Pauncefote and Clayton-Bulwer issues, and warns against covert British disapproval undermining American resolve to complete canal plans in accord with public opinion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constantinople
Costa Rica
Nicaragua
United States
Great Britain
Edward
Bryan Meets Lopez in Philadelphia Visit
William J. Bryan toured Philadelphia newspaper offices and publishing houses, spoke of expanding the Commoner and the importance of advertising. He attended a public meeting where Sixto Lopez urged Philippine independence and self rule, promising peaceful governance under consent of the governed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
William J. Bryan
Sixto Lopez
Philippine Islands
New York
Lopez
Congress
Philippines
Philippine
Amnesty Policy for Treachery in Boer War Authorized
General Kitchener grants amnesty to Boer combatants under British policy with exceptions for treachery. The instruction outlines amnesty terms and emphasizes strict penalties for acts deemed treacherous during the conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kitchener
Loans and civil govt promised to Boers in peace offer
The Daily News reports a revised policy offering amnesty to Boers and leaders, possible crown colony farm, a boer council including Botha Mayer and Schalkburger, and staged civil government after surrender. De Wet returns north, eight guerrilla commandoes active, eight colonies and two villages declared seats of government. Continuous rains hinder troop movements as Kitchener notes De Wet north of Brandfort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
The
Daily News
Lord Kitchener
Cape
Alfred Milner
Botha
Lucas Mayer
Schalkburger
Pretoria
de Wet
Bloemfontein
Times
Orange River Colony
Transvaal
Stock Exchange
Kitchener
Brandfort
Cape Colony
Gorringe
de Lisle
Grenfell
Henniker
Pilcher
Orange River
Bruce A. Milton
Rouxville
Debated inquiry into Major General Colvile retirement
In the House of Commons debate on the Douglas motion to inquire into Major General Colvile’s retirement from South Africa for alleged inefficiency. Colvile's friends say he never faced a competent tribunal while opponents led by Churchill defend the action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
House of Commons
Charles Mackinnon Douglas
Colvile
South Africa
Lord Roberts
Winston Spencer Churchill
Churchill
Kruger and Boer negotiations and Paris protest in March
In Paris the International Federated Union for the Independence of the Boers met to protest Britain’s Hague violation and to form an international pro Boer federation led by delegates including Mr Matten. In Brussels Dr Leyds says Kruger will ignore surrender talks between General Botha and Lord Kitchener.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
International Federated Union For the Independence of the
Matten
Great Britain
Brussels
Dr. Leyds
Kruger
Botha
Lord Kitchener
British commerce faces tariff shifts as UK chamber meets
London observers report Lord Avebury at the United Kingdom Chamber of Commerce annual meeting outlined planned tariff changes with Germany Austria and Portugal under consideration. He urged readiness to defend British interests after treaties expire and noted interest in the US Russia tariff conflict and its effect on sugar exports. A motion urged trade facilities rather than cash indemnity to address China events amid rumors of grain budget adjustments by the Westminster Gazette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Chamber of Commerce of the
United Kingdom
Lord Avebury
Germany
Austria
Portugal
United States
Russia
America
Great Britain
Walton
China
Westminster Gazette
Cowe
Sultan Rejects Turkish Egyptian Rift in Constantinople
Ahmed Shefik Bey, Khedive secretary, failed to mediate between the Turkish Sultan and Egypt's Khedive. The Sultan demanded Mahmud Pasha be sent back as a condition, while the Khedive balked, citing Mahmud's welfare. Mahmud Pasha, husband of the Sultana, had fled to Europe amid accusations of bribe influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constantinople
Ahmed Shefik Bey
Turkey
Egypt
Mahmud Pasha
Mahmud
Sultana Senihe
Marseilles
Paris
Bagdad
Germany
Young Turkey Party
Boy Murders Playmate Near St Stanislaus Church
Chicago report of a 15 year old, Thomas Laczkowski, shot in the heart by fellow pupil Frank Wisniewski outside St Stanislaus Church after a meeting of the Mother of Poland Society. The priest pleaded for peace as Wisniewski fired. hundreds witnessed. suspect at large.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
St. Stanislaus Church
Noble and
Bradley Streets
Thomas Laczkowski
Frank Wisniewski
Ralszinski
Wisniewski
Podanie Przygosie
Mother of Poland Society
St. Stanislaus
No Danger of Tariff War
Lyman J. Gage arrives in Chicago to handle private matters and brushes aside fears of a tariff war. He insists the United States sets and enforces its laws while Germany and other nations may set theirs, and notes the Russian sugar will likely go to the Board of General Appraisers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Lyman J. Gage
Secretary of the Treasury
Gage
Germany
Board of General Appraisers
Clash in China as British meet Chinese over railway siding
In Ti en Ts in a clash erupted when Chinese forces claimed land used by the railway and demanded stoppage of work. British guards were placed to protect the siding while work continued. Colonel McDonald, acting on General Darrow’s orders, was prepared to employ armed force if needed.
British Russian clash over land near Tien-Tsin in 1901
Friction arose at Tien-Tsin as British and Russian authorities disputed land claimed by a railway company. British soldiers protected the siding while Russians protested. Counts and generals discussed troop placements to avert trouble, with China awaiting support from powers before endorsing any Manchurian convention terms.
More Chinese to Be Punished at Foreign Ministers Meet
A morning meeting of foreign ministers heard committee reports on punishing Chinese linked to the Boxers. Ninety six minor officials may be named for trial by Prince Ching and Li Hung Chang, with six men to be executed. Indemnity claims and daily ministerial meetings were also discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peking
Prince Ching
Li Hung Chang
Rockhill
Legation
Germans Kill 250 Chinese and Lose Only One Wounded
Berlin reports a war dispatch from Count Von Waldersee dated Peking describing a clash west of Suling pass where Germans suffered one slight wound, Chinese casualties of about 250, and a cavalry pursuit lasting twenty miles. A battalion stays at Feng Ping to bar a Chinese withdrawal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
War Office
Count von Waldersee
Peking
Suling Pass
Feng Ping
Great Wall
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Drs. Jameson
Rudyard Kiplng
Col
Bank Examiner
Britain
Uncle Sam
Morgan
Bryan
W. J
ors—De Wet
Colville
Samas
Balfour
Parliament
Douglas
British Commerce
Khedive
Tien-Tsin
McDonald
Eral Darrow
Kinder
Barrow
Wagasak
Poa-Ting-Fu
Italy
Summer Palace
Japan
Count Lamadorf
Ching
Earl Li
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