12 Jan 1901
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Newspaper
Western Kansas World
Location
Wakeeney, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1901
Page
1
Dr Charles B Taft aged 65 died at his home 23 South Seventh avenue Mt Vernon after a year of illness later found to be cancer of the throat. He was among those at Lincoln deathbed and is survived by three others from that group.
Mrs. Weldon of Texas heals human ill by laying on of hands. Wealthy and famous sufferers seek relief and report relief, including at Paris Exposition. She attributes power to a vision after her only child died, claiming divine healing gifts conferred on her. Princes and royalty reportedly seek her aid.
Senator Redfield Proctor of Vermont, newly establishing ties to Italian Carrara marble quarries, moves to dominate global marble output. The deal, reportedly worth 10 million dollars, places him at the center of a potential world supply shift while he remains a long time figure in American politics.
Miss Beatrice Harradon, author of Heavenly Trains, has recovered from a severe mountain accident in Norway last autumn and returned to Hampstead England. She slipped from her pony and injured her ankle and foot. In Norway she learned the translator’s view of her Ships that Pass in the Night, which had been rendered into Norwegian with the last chapter omitted. The translator claimed the omission greatly improved the tale.
Gov. Roosevelt ousts Col. Asa Bird Gardiner, appointing Eugene A. Philbin to New York County DA. This marks the fourth removal by the governor, all Republicans except Gardiner, who becomes the first Democrat dismissed. The charge centers on Gardiner’s conduct toward indicting Chief of Police Devery around election time after Devery issued a scandalous order to the police.
The prominent reformer Dr Pelix Adler of New York collaborates with Bishop Potter and Rev Dr Adler and leads education and philanthropy efforts. He studies evils of misrule in large cities and helped found the Society for Public Culture in 1876 while at Sc eo s University, later becoming a leading figure.
Sir Robert Hart writes from Pekin to the Paris Temps correspondent noting the vast indemnity demanded by the powers for Boxer riots. He estimates claims could reach 250 million dollars, arguing China lacks the means to pay such a sum given its crippled, disorganized condition.
Forbes Robertson actor manager wed Miss Gertrude Elliott in London at All Souls church in a quiet ceremony. No bridesmaids. bride supported by Mrs Madeline Reilly. Norman Forbes acted as best man.
The Colorado Supreme Court ruled a law allowing verdicts by nine jurors on a twelve member jury unconstitutional. It held that while the legislature may set nine as a minimum, unanimity remains required and nine jurors on a full twelve must still not yield a verdict. Retrials are likely for affected cases.
Sidney Cooper, renowned cattle painter, is at work on a new canvas titled Ninety-Seven at Work. He paints a sheep scene on a twe feet canvas based on studies made by Mr.
J. A. G. Leishman has been named by the president as minister to Turkey. He succeeds Mr. Strauss, who came home for a short visit and later declined to return.
Violent protest erupts from Iowa Nebraska Kansas and Missouri after a congressional panel decided to abolish the Missouri River Commission and redirect funds for Old Muddy improvements. Citizens question Congress for denying recognition of the river’s merits and continued appropriations.
A massive iron fire proof safe from early Mormon days in Ohio is shown as a relic. It once stored church money deeds diamonds and gems and features hidden springs including a keyhole cover. Rev Frank A Gregory receives the cross of the Legion of Honor for service to Madagascar and French soldiers.
The new Boer activity under De Wet and other leaders unsettles Britain and undermines the belief that the South African war is finished. The postponed reception for Lord Roberts in London on January 3 illustrates the shift from celebration to caution as officials adjust to ongoing conflict.
Portrait of Mrs Lon V Stephens is hung in the executive mansion at Jefferson City Missouri. The portrait showcases Mrs Stephens in formal attire, reflecting the era and honoring her role in state affairs.
A London rumor alleges Lady Macdonald, wife of Sir Claude Macdonald, looted the imperial palace at Peking for Chinese art treasures and religious objects. Friends deny the charge as a malicious attack on her character. She was previously Ethel Armstrong Robertson, daughter of Major W Cairns Armstrong and widow of P C Robertson.
Acting Alabama governor Jelks faced praise for blocking a legislature’s plan to tour normal and agricultural schools. He vetoed the enabling resolution, arguing the trip’s expense outweighed its value to the state.
Henry Cabot Lodge, who led the Hay-Pauncefote treaty effort in the senate, is cited as “the scholar in politics.” A lawyer who never practiced, he calls his profession literature. The Massachusetts senator, 50, began in the fiftieth congress and has served as congressman or senator since.
A Turkish sultan in a private theater reacted with strong compassion during a performance of Othello. When Desdemona was to be smothered, he openly forbade the act, showing tenderness that contrasts with harsh portrayals of his rule.
The daughter of Mr. Sougorin, editor and publisher of Boroce Vremya in St. Petersburg, married Mr. Mlasoiedotf-Ivan hoff, son of the minister of ways and communications. The couple is noted for joining the Novoser ang advertising pages, a move expected to bring them daily profits amid curious local attention.
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