19 Jun 1901
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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1901
Page
1
In Washington on June 18 special to Republican, Russia responds to a tariff restriction on Russian petroleum by imposing high duties on American white resin and bicycles.
London June 18 reports Sir Harry Hamilton Johnston, Uganda commissioner, recounting Africa’s fauna and a planned national park near MountElgon. He describes tame big game, a race of ape men, and a vast rubber resource while noting depopulation from tribal wars and contrasts with Stanley’s Darkest Africa.
News from Wellborn Florida reports Tom Thomas and Mose Maxwell were found dead on the road four miles east after plotting to ambush farmer W R O'Cain. Maxell had argued with his employer and fled. both men returned armed and lay in wait. A fusillade ended with their deaths. no shooter identified. Local inquiry under way.
A cat caused a blaze in a two story wooden house in St Denis Maryland killing 4 year old Herman Kierchner who slept in a room. The incident is reported alongside news that Eugene Debs helped settle Terre Haute machinists strike with pay concessions and a ten hour day for nine hours worked.
Toledo reports J. D. Brennan trainmaster for the Chicago division of the Lake Shore has been named superintendent of the St. Louis division of the Cloverleaf, succeeding J. N. Merwin who resigned. June 18.
London reports Lord Kitchener has not cabled details of the Steenkoelspruit rout on June 12 affecting 250 Victorian mounted rifles. Scheeper's commando remains at Murraysburg while Kitchener moves to Bloemfontein amid ongoing small South Africa updates. In Indiana, two brothers drowned in Eel River near Wabash after attempting a bath.
Washington reports confirm a reshuffle in the U S diplomatic service with F B Loomis shifted from Venezuela to Portugal, replacing John N Irwin who resigned. Herbert W Bowen moves from Persia to Caracas, Lloyd C Griscom becomes Persia minister, and T P Rady shifts from Paris to Constantinople. Loomis takes leave in England with a $2 500 pay cut but retains rank.
Washington reports the wartime monopoly commission will investigate if American made goods are sold abroad at lower prices. A letter to manufacturers requests details on foreign versus domestic pricing and reasons for any differences.
Washington reports United States Minister Bryan in Pretoria confirms Brazil has paid the indemnity for a mob destroyed Baptist chapel in Nictheroy province. Missionary society advised. Also notes possible renewal of funds for Eads plant purchase at Mississippi mouth after lapse of a $200,000 appropriation. Tragic case in Youngstown cites Mrs Weick 28, suicide after murder of sister provoking insanity.
President Cole of Denison University will chair physics at Ohio State University in Columbus. President Purinton may head West Virginia State University. Willer G. Tight, geology professor, received a presidency offer from Albuquerque Baptist College, likely to be accepted. Cleveland reports Hanna warns factional troubles threaten Republican delegates and Foraker’s re-election. No indictments issued in municipal case. Campbell arrested in Chicago after Coincidences. Edward Zabrly and Ed Miller plan a Paris-to-Chicago-to-San Francisco cycling record. Balyeat dies after trolley incident. Interlake Regatta slated for Put-in-Bay, early July. nine Jersey cows killed by lightning. Ralph Adams dies in accidental gunshot.
In Corning Ohio on June 18 13 year old Homer Evans tried to ride a bank car and was thrown beneath the wheels and killed at the yards near the town.
Washington report shows available cash balance at 168,713,760 dollars while gold reserve in the division of redemption stands at 395,418,502 dollars, excluding a 150,000,000 dollar gold reserve. The statement details Treasury balances in the general fund with the specified exclusions.
John M. Devlin was arrested in Jamestown charged with stealing a mail register from the Denver post office. He awaits an order to be sent to Denver for trial. Return of the Fortieth: The transport Pennsylvania arrived from Manila with 32 officers and 810 men of the Fortieth volunteer infantry.
The Steamer Ophir carrying the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York has reached Wellington, New Zealand on June 18. Other dispatches report Secretary Hay resuming duties in Washington after his Buffalo visit, plus various weather notes and brief global telegraphic items.
The Itata case, filed by the South American Steamship company seeking 44051 dollars plus interest, was decided in favor of the United States by the Chilean claims commission. The panel found the seizure at San Diego was not unjustified, Chile paid a prior judgment, and the claimants had pursued similar action in Chile.
June 17 Peking reports foreign ministers still near agreement on indemnity and interest amid Japan dispute. U S special envoy Rockhill to add 5 percent tariff if China broadens river projects and reforms. Plan to end by July with troop pullout by end August. Grmans to surrender winter palace for court occupation prep. Rail director told to move 3,000 troops to Peking. Separately, Leavenworth race tensions flare as Black residents buy firearms from Fort Leavenworth soldiers. three men arrested.
James Churchill a farmhand murdered his wife Minnie at her father's Newfield home by crushing her head with a heavy iron bar while the sleeping child Dante 7. Minturn Minnie's father was attacked and not expected to live Churchill attempted suicide with carbolic acid but survived He was arrested in Ithaca Also reported: wrecking crew fights to refloat the Ingalls at Erie basin Bert Miller died from injuries in the sinking incident and Charles Williams may die General William Montgomery Gardner 78 veteran of Mexican and Civil Wars died in Memphis Della Archer 18 arrested then released for killing Daniel Spencer in Parkersburg Clark renominated for Franklin County representative
The June 17 report states the butchers strike ended with journeyman Dutchers withdrawing their demand for shop display of union cards in all retail shops.
Washington reports Mr Mc Kinley’s condition remains about the same despite dull spirits caused by rain. No unfavorable developments are noted, the bulletin adds, as officials provided the latest on the ailing president.
June 18 reports outline ongoing efforts to spare Roland Molinieux from death after his 1998 poisoning case linked to Catherine Adams. Notable figures include Senator Hill for the Prosecution and John Milburn for the prisoner as appeals argue trial errors. Also mentions other cases from Shreveport to Toronto with varied outcomes and postures.
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