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Newspaper

The Indianapolis Journal

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Mar 26, 1901

Page

2

Japan wary of Russia. Manchuria stance could trigger war

In London, Baron Hayashi and secretary Matsui warned Russia’s diplomacy may push Japan to act. They argued China’s treaty shifts threaten Manchuria and Korea, and Japan may strike to stop encroachment, fearing an industrial halt without safeguards while other powers protest Russia.

London Baron Hayashi Matsui Roesia Japan China Great Britain Germany United States Russia Manchuria Korea 1 le- Heve

Peking Ministers Debate Legation Police Plan

In Peking on March 5 diplomats debate policing the legations. The plan favored by most is to detail regular army troops under one allied officer, opposed by U S Special Commissioner Rockhill and Sir Ernest Satow. They warn such a force would become an armed camp and risk friction with Chinese authorities. Discussions touch on guarding for the legations, indemnity methods, and the fate of bodies from the legation siege.

Peking Legation United States Rockhill Ernest Satow Theireo Ae Prince Ching Li Hung Chang Russia Manchuria Prince China America M. de Giers Robert Hart Riley Ameri Legation Temple Agriculture Russian Legation Mobert United States Signal Co

Weather Forecast for Ohio Indiana and Winds

Forecast for Tuesday and Wednesday calls for clearing in northeast Ohio with a falling temperature and brisk southwesterly winds becoming northwesterly. Indiana to be fair and colder on Tuesday with northwest winds. Wednesday fair. Winds for the lake area from the west to northwest. temperatures near normal with precipitation below average.

Washington Ohio Indiana

Tax revenue plan and Manchurian pact tensions

The article outlines proposed tax hikes including land and salt taxes and a plan to use increased revenue to fund indemnity payments. It also reports on M De Glers declining to extend signings for the Manchurian convention and Li Hung Chang urging immediate compliance amid Sino-German talks and doubts about Mongolia and Turkestan demands.

London M. de Glers Dr. Morrison Times Peking Li Hung Chang Coant von Buelow Reichstag Manchuria Mongolia Turkestan

Stonehouse murdered while giving relief near Tien-Tsin

Inquiries confirm the Ry. J. Stonehouse of the London Missionary Society was killed by brigands at the ferry in Whangalo village on the Hun-Hox river ten miles east of Tungan-Hslen while distributing relief to starving villagers.

Tien-Tsin Ry. J. Stonehouse London Missionary Society Whangalo Hun-Hox Tungan-Hslen

Violent clash in Tien Tsin as troops clash with German attackers

In an affray last evening two Welsh Fusilier Regiment members and a Victorian policemen were sabered and bayoneted in Tien Tsin. Germans are alleged to be the principal culprits in the incident.

Tien-Tsin

Collisions at Intechan Korea Leave Students Killed Wounded

London dispatch reports clashes at Intechan Korea between local people and missionary students. Several students are dead and many are wounded according to the St. Petersburg correspondent of the Daily Mail.

London Intechan Korea St. Petersburg Daily Mail

Peking correspondent calls Manchurian convention claim illusory

London report cites a Daily Mail Peking correspondent who describes the alleged modification of the Manchurian convention covering Mongolia and Turkestan as absolutely illusory.

London Peking Daily Mail Mongolia Turkestan

British Cruiser Ordered to Taka

Hong Kong March The British first class cruiser Terrible has been ordered from Amoy to Taku.

Taka Hong Kong Amoy Taku

Bank Defalcation Hits Niles Stockholders Hard

Washington reports that the First National Bank of Niles Mich faces a cashier defalcation near 195000. Controller Dawes will levy a 100 percent assessment on stockholders. In Niles residents fear rapid financial ruin and consider joining depositors in legal action against the bank board.

Niles First National Bank Washington Dawes First National Bank of Niles Mich

Hanna and Mitchell Deny Stakes in Anthracite Strife Visit

In New York Senator Hanna says his trip is not focused on coal strike rumors and has no connection to the crisis. President Mitchell refutes talks of conferences with J P Morgan or operators, stating no concessions offered and ongoing efforts to avert a strike. Mitchell and colleagues returned from a day spent away and declined to detail their movements. Operators and railroads doubt a strike on April 1, while United Mine Workers faces non recognition.

New York Hanna Mitchell Miners’ Union Wilkesbarre J. P. Morgan Hazelton John Mitchell John Fahy Thomas Duffy T. D. Nicholls Ashland Mr. Morgan Herald Pennsylvania United Mine Workers

Tornado Toll and Destruction Across City and Suburbs

A devastating tornado wrecked multiple blocks from Nineteenth to Thirtieth streets, killing and injuring residents. Homes were crushed, businesses like Minter's grocery store collapsed, and medical staff faced decimated routes for aid. Rescue efforts followed as officials counted dead and tended to the injured, with damage spanning Bessemer Pratt City Ensley and nearby towns.

Edward Mann Roy McCulough Charlies R. Robinson N. D. Johnston D. McRae McRae Hardwick Avenue L J. A. van Hoose Minter van Hoose G. C. Chapman W. P. Dickinson Dr. Chapman J. B. Minter J. H. Dethrow Twenty-seventh Street Twenty-second Streets Twenty-second Street St. Vincent Pineorial Hill Twentieth Street Avenues H and I Thirteth Street Robert J. Lowe Whittleth Street Mr. Lowe Hugh Martin P. C. Boatman Clarke J. K. Worthington Thirtieth Street

Memphis broker Hogin shot on Beale Street

A. W. Hogin senior member of A. W. Hogin & Co., a leading Memphis brokerage, was shot in the abdomen on Beale Street by Dorris Noble. Noble, accused of drunkenness, was arrested. Hogin, 53, a prominent social and business figure, leaves a wife and two children. Noble has a violent past including a previous slashing incident.

Memphis, Tenn A. W. Hogin A. W. Hogin & Co South Dorris Noble Beale Street Hogin Memphis

MARINE HAPPENINGS REPORTS SHIP LOSSES AND LAUNCHES

The overdue German steamer Brutus is lost with all on board. The Vulcanus Co gets contracts for three large ships. City of Venice was towed off Achipur sands and returned to Calcutta. Styria is taking on water after grounding in Florida reef. Florence overdue from Port of Spain to Philadelphia. Tingey torpedo boat launched in Baltimore with Anna Craven christening. Britannia detained at quarantine for smallpox among steerage passengers. Etruria reports heavy seas with damage and a suicide at sea. other ports note arrivals and sailings with multiple ships referenced.

Brutus Scotland Kiel Lloyd Line Vulcance Company Stettin City of Venice Achipur Sands Calcutta Hooghli Liverpool Styria Usigovitcch French Reef Florida Port Tampa New Orleans Key West Florence Port of Spain Philadelphia Chandler J. C. Winston & Co Portland United States Tingey Columbian Iron Works Baltimore Anna Truxton Craven Tuckahoe N. Y Craven Iss Britannia New York Mediterranean Hoffman Island Smallpox Hospital North Brothers Island Cunard Line Etruria Queenstown Guise Frederick Sawicki

Storms and tornadoes ravage Georgia towns and call for relief

Reports from Columbus Buena Vista and Rome detail a tornado that derailed a mixed train and damaged infrastructure. Several injured include express staff and a conductor. In Kingston a lightning strike killed two young girls at a negro schoolhouse with others shocked. Communities raise funds and organize relief efforts.

Columbus Central Georgia Buena Vista J. W. Strickland T. S. Schuler H. C. Sapp Pat Jones Cusseta Primitive Baptist Church W. M. English Kingston Jennie Bell Elliott Jennie Goodwin

Tornadoes Hit Adamsville Area Damaging Homes

Special to the Indianapolis Journal reports a tornado near Adamsville Michigan destroying a lake cottage valued at $2,000 owned by P L Turner of Elkhart and tearing apart Frank Kerr’s farm residence injuring Mrs Kerr. A waterspout of notable size rose from Christiana creek to about one hundred feet.

Indianapolis Journal Elkhart Ind Adamsville Mich P. L. Turner Frank Kerr

Cyclone hits Pavilion area with wrecked homes and fatalities

A cyclone roared through Pavilion and nearby towns 25 miles southeast of Kalamazoo causing multiple dwelling demolitions, uprooted trees, and widespread damage. Mrs. Noah Tripp died from injuries after being buried under debris. one person in Scott township reported killed. Fences and orchards were ruined. waterspouts formed at Indian Lake. Montgomery county storm damage included a blown barn, killed cows, and unroofed mills.

Rome Chambers J. A. Rounsaville Rounsaville & Brothers Kalamazoo Mich Pavilion Here Noah Tripp Icksburg Scott's Station Indian Lake Indianapolis Journal Crawfordsville Ind Montgomery County Wayne Township Dr. Talbot Snyder Mills Wayretown

Windstorm damages Fountain county mill and farms

A windstorm swept eastern Fountain county last night damaging J. M. Snyder's flour mill and collapsing several barns. Lightning struck some structures and many horses and cattle were killed. Damage runs to several thousand dollars with no injuries reported.

Veedersburg Ind Fountain County J. M. Snyder

Severe windstorm hits Mustasch settlement in Erie county

A severe windstorm swept the western part of Erie county this evening. The Mustasch settlement on Sandusky bay suffered the most with several roofs blown off homes and trees uprooted. No injuries reported. The storm spared Sandusky itself.

Sandusky Erie County Mustasch Sandusky Bay Bandusky

Cathedral Destroyed by Lightning Fire in Grand Rapids

St Andrew s Roman Catholic Cathedral in Grand Rapids burned early today after a lightning strike. Loss estimated at 50000 dollars with 20000 dollars of insurance.

Grand Rapids, Mich St. Andrew's Roman Catholic

Floods hit Wisconsin cities as rivers rise and damage spreads

Heavy rains and thaw flood Wisconsin towns including Sheboygan Oshkosh Fond du Lac Saukville and Milwaukee suburbs. Menominee river in Wisconsin Dells area floods factories suspend operations. La Crosse dam and bridge damage, dynamite used to break La Crosse gorge. Hokah Minnesota Root river dam washed away. Saukville split by flood, Port Washington appeals for help as residents flee.

Milwaukee Wis Wisconsin Sheboygan Oshkosh Fond du Lac Saukville Menominee River Piggsville Wauwatosa Black River Falls Twelfth-street There Neenah la Crosse Sduta Hokah Minn Ile Port Washington

Flood Submerges Village Streets and Cellars

In the village and two just south, water five feet deep covers the main street and all cellars are submerged, creating widespread flood damage and disruption.

Snowbound Trains Hold Up Western Nebraska Passengers

From Omaha March 5 a western Nebraska storm keeps four passenger trains sidetracked at Ogallala with cars and crew stranded half a mile west in drifted cuts. Passengers are cared for and not suffering. President Burt and party remain attached to an eastbound train among the stranded. Five freight trains remain stalled near North Platte as the heaviest snow of the season continues to blow.

Omaha Neb Ogallala Nebraska Burt North Platte Union Pacific Long Pine

Blizzard grips Western Kansas and eastern Colorado

A severe snowstorm socked Western Kansas and eastern Colorado from Saturday night through Sunday night, delaying Rock Island trains and holding several services at Brewster and Goodland. Union Pacific routes from Limon Junction to Manhattan faced heavy disruption while tracks along northern UP and Burlington routes remained blocked. Crews worked through the night to clear lines and restore service.

Topeka Kan Kansas Colorado Rock Island Hyer Brewster Col Goodland Chicago Union Pacific Limon Junction Manhattan Burlington and Missouri River

Widow of P. S. Brooks Dead in Columbia and London

The widow of Preston S. Brooks, who famously attacked Charles Sumner in 1856, dies in Columbia. The report recalls Brooks’s expulsion bid, resignation, and later re election, while noting Jane Yonge’s death in London and Joseph W. Dwyer’s death in Millburn, with forthcoming interment in Raton.

Columbia Preston S. Brooks Charles Sumner United States Senate

Bishop John Sweeney Dead at Eighty in St John Diocese

Rt Rev Dr John Sweeney bishop of the Roman Catholic diocese of St John has died aged eighty. He leaves numerous institutions and churches built under his direction as monuments to his career.

John N. B John Sweeney Diocese of St. John Sweeney

Prominent Michigan Official Charles May Dies at 75

Kalamazoo Michigan March Charles S May lieutenant governor of Michigan from 1963 to 1968 and leading member of the Michigan bar died suddenly at his Island View Gull Lake home from heart failure aged seventy five.

Kalamazoo Mich Charles S. May Michigan Island View Gull Lake

Nebraska Deadlock Sparks Senate Election Debate

New York March 26 The Times reports U S Senator Hanna opposes direct popular election of senators though he sees it could be urged by deadlocks in legislatures like Nebraska and Delaware He criticizes delays in expressing the people's will and notes Republican indignation over Nebraska stalemate He also praises Secretary Hay for handling the Chinese question and lauds educated Chinese in the United States.

New York the Times United States Hanna Nebraska Delaware Senate Hay

Cold Blooded Deed In Chicago Millinery Store

Charles Lattimer shot his wife in the head at her West Sixty third street millinery shop and killed himself, ending a quarrel that had kept them apart. A letter found in his pocket was sent to his brother A J Lattimer.

Charles Lattimer Chicago Sixty-third Street Hvme Etter Lattimer A. J. Lattimer

Bank Robbery Reported in Columbus Ohio by Masked Bandits

A telephone message from Somerset in Perry county reached Columbus police at 2 a m stating six masked men rode into the city, blew open the local bank safe, and got away with about $15,000 in money and bonds. The report notes the secured amount and the bandits.

Columbus Somerset Perry County

Man goes berserk on train loses funds in Virginia

Hohler, traveling from Louisiana to sail for Germany, became insane on a train and tore up and threw away $2.50. He wandered to Richmond, was restrained, and later placed in jail in Charlottesville for safety.

Richmond H. Hohler Louisiana Germany Charlottesville

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