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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1901
Page
1
The presidential special train reached Deming and Benson in New Mexico and Arizona on May 6, greeting crowds, delivering brief remarks on statehood and unity. The president praised Jacksonville’s recovery, Galveston’s resilience, and urged peaceful settling of disputes while stressing no imperialism. He toured Juarez, met Mexican officials, and resumed travel toward Phoenix and San Francisco.
President McKinley and Cabinet arrived in El Paso May 6 for a cordial reception with woven Mexican and American banners. General Hernandez and Governor Ahumada spoke for Diaz and Chihuahua, praising the U S and Mexico relations while McKinley urged calm about imperialism and stressed friendship among nations.
Six men and one woman are charged with direct complicity in a Macon Illinois arson spree aimed at swindling insurance firms. Names include Grant Gipson Leroy Summers Milton Summers and W D Donovan. Confessions implicate a conspiracy. fraud losses are estimated at forty thousand dollars. Local farmers fear revealing testimony as arson fear plagues Ardmore.
In Marinette Wisconsin on May 6 a report details fresh floodlike drops on the glass of a famed bleeding picture at Menominee. A priest compared the stains with his own blood and found them identical. Coagulated blood explains the red spots, though the origin remains a mystery.
In Santiago de Cuba on May 6 Senor Corona editor of the Cubano Libre shot and slightly wounded Ricardo Miranda at a theater. The incident stems from Cuban factional political feeling. All participants are jailed.
London dispatch reports a 333 to 227 House of Commons vote approving a one shilling per ton export duty on coal. Critics warn a general strike by miners may follow, fearing harm to the industry and national economy amid party lines and tough rhetoric from MPs.
In the Commons today war secretary Brodrick said twenty six Americans were among prisoners in South Africa, with thirteen more claiming burgher status. No prisoners will be released until war ends. Colonial Secretary Chamberlain said no gold has been produced in the Transvaal since January, but stamps started May 4 and again today. Dispatches report Boer forces under De Larey splitting, with some moving south and others north. A 10,000-signature address was presented to Sir Alfred Milner at a Cape Town banquet. Official tallies show 764 officers and 14,2644 men killed, with many others invalided or unfit for duty. Reports also claim the Delagoa Bay Railroad was destroyed again by Boer forces under Commandant Boyer.
Berlin May 6 The new German ministry is announced with Baron Rheinbaben as finance minister General Podbielski as agriculture minister Baron Von Hammerstein appointed interior minister Baron Moeller as commerce minister and Herr Kraetke appointed director in Metz field notes indicate reshuffles in the cabinet and district leadership.
The Imperial post office chief becomes secretary of state for the department amid mixed cabinet commentary. Baron Von Hammerstein draws scrutiny as interior minister hopeful, while Herr Moeller's agrarian leanings evoke divergent views from Cologne Gazette and Freisinnige Zeitung. Kratke, a veteran post official since 1864, has traveled widely including a 1879 U.S. visit.
Constantinople correspondent for the Daily Express reports that the Sultan shot a physician who was treating him for an oar complaint and massaging him. The Sultan, fearing an assassination attempt, then fired again and wounded the chamberlain.
A quarrel over a flag Queen Victoria gave to the hospital ship Maine pits Mrs. George Cornwallis West and Bernard Baker against each other. The banner is in Lady Randolph Churchill's possession as Baker claims it was never to be surrendered without a formal order.
London dispatch reports authoritative denial that China sought a general opening of Manchuria to all nations. A high Chinese official floated the idea briefly. Downing Street warns such steps would anger Russia. Britain and the United States oppose fruitless openings while fearing tax increases on Chinese maritime customs. House of Commons notes troop withdrawal near Pe-Chi-Li, with larger cuts possible after key powers’ demands met.
A Washington report says the United States is pursuing the opening of all China to world trade. The plan would not abolish duties but would make every Chinese city a market for foreign goods, expanding beyond treaty ports and potentially easing indemnity disputes.
United States minister to China Maj. E H Conger defends Wu Tingfang as a hero and denies allegations of falsehood or ill intent. He arrives in Chicago en route to Washington to report to the State Department and notes he would resign his post if nominated for governor. In another dispatch from Ti en Ts in a gunboat action, German forces kill Russian Lt Telekovsky during a fracas on the Taku road.
A Burlington passenger train No.3 struck a freight engine near Thayer, eighteen miles east of Creston, at seventy mph. Engineer S D Brown of Burlington died. Thirty others injured, many seriously. Wreck left the passenger cars on a twenty foot embankment. relief trains and medical staff dispatched from Ottumwa.
Manila May 6 General Hughes assumes command in Samar to press for surrender of insurgent General Lukban and launch a vigorous offensive if needed. Col Greenleaf reports troop sickness at 62.3 percent, below typical Philippines levels. Ten regiments of volunteers are slated to sail home by June 20 pending delays. Provincial government commissions draft amendments reflecting recent provincial visits.
In Davenport Iowa Emil Mohr and Charles Reis were killed while pranking August Blanck outside the Independent Malting Company's building. The trio tied a rope to Blanck and intended to suspend him. The rope failed and the iron pulley toppled, killing Reis and fatally injuring Mohr while Blanck sustained minor injuries.
Royal visitors Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York arrive in Melbourne aboard the Ophir. A 7 mile parade along decorated streets draws huge crowds, with 12 000 troops in line and 90 000 visitors noted. Processions end at Government House as illuminations light the city.
Admiral Remey will visit Auckland after Melbourne as changes loom in the Asiatic fleet. He could not be away from Manila long, but the Navy Department granted permission for an extended trip.
Chicago health officials say stock market fever raises deaths, especially among seniors over sixty. Of five deaths last week, four were in that age group, marking a rise from the prior week and from the same week last year.
San Francisco May 6 Dr Joseph Eisen California scientist whose discovery of the cancer germ last year has been attacked by cancer He underwent an operation at St Luke s Hospital and surgeons report he is rapidly recovering though the final outcome remains uncertain Eisen believes he contracted the cancer microbe while studying germs under the microscope
Chicago on May 6 reports J. H. Halperin twenty, and his wife married a year ago, found dead in their Maxwell Street home. The couple died from gas after a note was found, details incomplete.
Irvington voters elect the entire Republican ticket despite no board representation. A voting machine sped results, with 4% total turnout. Sam Smith loses as an Independent marshal candidate after long service. four tickets compete, including People’s and Social Democrat. Results by district show GOP majorities, with minor Social Democrat tallies. Highlighted: Broad Ripple result pending.
In Broad Ripple the Citizens ticket won the trusteeships for first ward Charles W. Silvey and second ward Isaac White, with opponents N B Florander and James Brady. Third ward tally shows Marion White selling majority over William E. Privett. Harry Poindexter defeated J H Campbell for clerk, Frank Shicida elected marshal, and E 1 Purcell won treasurer. One hundred nine votes cast. Victory blamed on opposing salved element. independents claim return to prior policies and warn the new officers to reverse roadhouse and loan practices.
In Woodruff Place yesterday the town elected all existing officers to new terms. Trustees include Admiral George Brown Frank H Geheen and W W Richardson. Marshal is Mr Huey and clerk is George. The vote results confirm continuity in local governance.
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