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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1901
Page
2
Mixed World News Roundup From Early 1900s In Brief
The report covers U S revenue receipts for the year ending June 30 1901 railroads fire disasters and accidents in Assumption Illinois Chicago and other cities Roosevelt speeches and policy measures on reciprocity and civil service in war and domestic affairs rail labor unrest and court actions in Kentucky and Minnesota naval and overseas events including Nicaragua canal plans and foreign policy developments.
Prominent Leaders in Mourning Across Nation
Henry Martin publisher and editor of the Daily News died in Philadelphia at 38. Thomas Meehan famed horticulturist died in Germantown at 77. Col JTK Hayward who built western railroads died in Ravenswood at 82. Col D M Fox veteran of 1812 war died in Des Moines at ? Capt John Lawson oldest railway engineer in the United States died in St. Louis at 96.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Henry Martin
The
Daily News
Philadelphia
Thomas Meehan
America
Germantown
J. T. K. Hayward
Ravenswood
Col
D. M. Fox
Des Moines
John Lawson
United States
St. Louis
Regional unrest and international clashes across war torn fronts
The article reports deportation of the wife and family of former President Steyn of the Orange Free State from South Africa, floods blocking roads causing armistice among Colombians and Venezuelans at the frontier, and elections in the Filipino islands. It notes Consul Dickinson seeking Bulgarian troops to free Miss Stone, and American forces on Samar assaulting a fortified position of Filipino insurgents after a cliff assault. An ultimatum to Miss Stone captors in Bulgaria allows six days for a ransom agreement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steyn
Orange Free State
South Africa
Paterno
New Peace Party
Dickinson
Bulgaria
Miss Stone
Samar
Minor News Items Highlight Global Ventures
Wireless stations planned along Sweden’s coast. Oregon reports world’s largest nickel deposits in the south. An Anglo American syndicate to build a $10 million office block in London. Western railroads add trains to meet growing travel demand. New gold extraction process shows promise at Colorado mines. George Ehret, 23,000,000 in New York, owns 800 saloons. Judge Eli P. Evans serves 25 years in Columbus. Japanese minister reports prosperous year. German steel method tested in Germany could revolutionize the industry. Hay cites Monroe Doctrine and Golden Rule to NY Chamber. Fish commission finds 30 new varieties in Honolulu. George E. Hulick elected youngest NJ justice of the peace. German ambassador denies South American foothold talk. Toledo priest Wieczorek leaves nearly 160,000 to St Hedwig parish. Ritchey at Yerkes confirms nebular theory with planetary evolution evidence.
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Sweden
Oregon
London
Western Railroad
Colorado
George Ehret
New York
Eli P. Evans
Columbus
Common Pleas Court
Washington
Germany
Hay
New York Chamber of Commerce
United States
Fish Commission
Honolulu
George E. Hulick
Asbury Park
N. J
New Jersey
von Holleben
Europe
South America
Father Wieczorek
St. Hedwig’s
Toledo
Ritchey
Yerkes Observatory
Williams Bay
Wis
Will of George Smith Contested by Relatives in New York
The will of George Smith, a wealthy London banker who died years ago, leaves most of an estimated 50 million dollars to his nephew James H. Smith of New York, and relatives plan to challenge the bequest. Also reports note Kansas winter wheat yield in 1901 at about 90 million bushels valued at over 50 million, with area sown near six million acres and potential for more than 100 million bushels with good weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Smith
London
James H. Smith
New York
Kansas Board of Agriculture
Kansas
Maryland
United States Revenue
Pittsburg
Harry Selkowitz
Germany
N. Y
Arnold
The
Military Academy
Congress
Federal
Fort Scott
Kan
Webb City
Great strides cited in national trade review
R G Dun & Co Weekly Review of Trade reports unprecedented progress toward international supremacy in commerce and finance. It notes widespread employment, rising wages, robust retail activity, and strained transportation with lake navigation closed. Steel, iron, rails, and farm markets show strength, while shortages and seasonal weather affect logistics and prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
R. G. Dun & Co
Weekly Review of Trade
United States
Pittsburg
San Francisco
Canada
Bradstreet
Allegheny Mountains
Mississippi
Lakes
Ohio River
Arbitration Snafu Ends in Impasse Over Expo Authority
In St Louis on November 23 a final bid to settle which body governs foreign exhibitors at the fair failed. The dispute between the world’s fair national commission and the Louisiana Purchase Exposition company will go to arbitration under congressional authority. A four member board will include two appointees from each side, with a treasury appointed fifth arbitrator if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
World’s Fair National Commission
Louisiana Purchase Exposition Company
Expenditures for Pennsylvania Railroad rolling stock reach record $25 million
The Pennsylvania Railroad plans 1902 outlays totaling 25 million for cars and locomotives. About 19 million will fund freight and coal cars, with 6 million for locomotives including 400 new engines. Also noted is the sorrowful death of George A. Whitehorne, aged 81, a northwest businessman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Bank of Liverpool Robbery Nets 170000 Pounds
A trusted bookkeeper at the Bank of Liverpool stole 170000 pounds and is reported to be traveling toward America as authorities pursue him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liverpool
Bank of Liverpool
America
Professor analyzes fashion as social force
Prof. George E. Vincent of the University of Chicago told the Daughters of the American Revolution that fashion shapes social life. He argued fashion arises from competitive imitation and that attempts to disrupt it in church sociables fail, labeling ultra conventionalists snobs and those who cannot fit in as boors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Washington
George E. Vincent
University of Chicago
Daughters of the American Revolution
Prof
Vincent
Ambitious Young Clergyman Tells Sermon On Text
A church long without a pastor hosts multiple preachers. a bright young man is invited to supply at a Sabbath. He reads the text See that ye refuse not him that speaketh in a lofty tone, causing consternation as the crowd acts contrary to the command. He is not called. The anecdote notes the beauty seen in perception.
Beets or Sugar Tax: A Farmers Stand Against Tariff
A vocal farmer argues against the raw sugar tax driving costs on beet and fruit crops. He urges repeal to lower prices, boost consumer relief, and help farmers and the general public, urging readers to contact their congressman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam
Jerusha
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