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Newspaper
Wahpeton Times
Location
Wahpeton, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1901
Page
2
A jumble of cross country notes references king cotton versus king oil in Texas, shipping wrecks, trolley dangers in Brooklyn, and political bravado. It notes Secretary Root’s stance on cadets, mall politics, and tension around tariffs, pensions, and party leadership, with local and national figures like Hanna, McKinley, and Morgan tied to broader debates.
Secretaries Root and Knox issued legal opinions confirming no warrant for an extra congressional session and that current policy toward the Philippines remains unchanged. A cabinet statement quoted the President as determining conditions do not require new measures and pledging to protect existing engagements. references to military actions and local governance were noted with cautions on interruptions.
Washington reports indicate the Cuban convention altered the Platt amendment draft after General Wood reviewed it in Cuba and Root approved. Officials say Cubans initially believed adoption, while later revisions led to widespread satisfaction that the amendment would be finally adopted, though some delegates required changes.
Upbound steamer W J Lynn struck the lower gates of Poe lock at midnight. Gates closed and lock flooded. south leaf cracked, north leaf twisted downstream by water pressure. Intermediate gates in use pending repairs shortening lock by 100 feet. Cause linked to signal misunderstanding.
A caplogram announces the death of Reverend E W Parker missionary bishop of the Methodist Episcopal church of South Asia. He died at Naini Tal after a long stomach illness. His regular station was Lucknow. Emperor May Visit in New York also reports a Berlin dispatch stating the Chinese emperor will visit Europe in 1902 with consent of the powers.
The article describes advancements in sprinkler wagons with dual valve spray heads and driver operated control, enabling selective watering to avoid carriages and streets. Wagons range from 150 to 1000 gallon capacity and are spreading from towns to colonies, driven by sanitary needs and road improvements.
A fragment from the Atchison Globe discusses washing oranges in brine and brushing methods, then shifts to why Piccadilly got its name from a tailor’s work on collars. It rails against the notion of a “thoroughbred” in favor of reliability and industrious character.
The scene shows a husband and wife in a snug home with a pie ruined by their dog Fido. The wife laments the loss and the husband coolly suggests they can afford another dog. The exchange ends with a lighthearted tone.
Washington June. The plan of a modus vivendi on Chinese indemnities gains earnest attention from negotiators. It seeks to prevent disruption of the powers concert and to remove the indemnity issue to allow progress on other negotiation topics. The president and Secretary Hay have reviewed the matter with British, Russian, French, and Japanese representatives, and several ambassadors have postponed their European departures for a month.
The Herald reports the United States plans to insert a most favored nation clause in the China treaty, seeking level concessions while preserving American interests. Negotiations will hinge on indemnity settlements and revised treaties with powers likely to prefer regulated terms.
June 5 Pittsburg reports a Pantanile railroad passenger train No. 1 collided with a tank car of oil in a street tunnel. The train and the tunnel were destroyed. nine passengers aboard escaped by the rear exit. Telegraph operator William J. Reese was lightly hurt. Signal error blamed for the accident. railroad losses run into thousands of dollars.
A telegram from Fort Washakie reports Arapaho Indians in Wyoming arming after surrendering the Indian agent. An unknown sheep herder was shot 40 miles north of Fort Washakie with few details. Fear of severe trouble grows if authorities arrest the murderers. government troops may be required. Settlers in the Lander valley are arming and many families are moving to towns.
Washington June 5 Doctors Johnson Sternberg and Rixey spent over an hour in conference at the White House Secretary Cortelyou said Mrs McKinleys physicians report she had a comfortable night and her condition has not materially changed New asphalt deposits found in Salango Ecuador cable reports vast deposits off the coast Trinidad now main asphalt source and Bermud guarded by Royal Warwickshire regiment to escort Armenian transport with 900 Boer prisoners arrives July 3
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