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Newspaper
Bowen Chronicle
Location
Bowen, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1902
Page
6
Bowen Chronicle notes a railroad line in Illinois covering 180 miles in 180 minutes prompting questions about rapid travel. It recalls wartime orders for American soldiers in Samar to carry guns at meals after a local massacre by a treacherous native mayor, highlighting dangers of rapid action and misrule.
An English writer argues that 300 American students admitted to Oxford under the Rhodes bequest will be a significant influence on the university. He asserts this number could leaven the entire body of students.
A report notes seven kegs labeled Made in America, shipped from New York to sailors aboard the imperial yacht, were confiscated as gifts by officers and charged duties totaling 67.50 dollars on arrival at a German port.
On May 24 the government will dedicate a monument in Washington to Marshal de Rochambeau. The French president has notified President Roosevelt that France recognizes the honor and will be properly represented.
The Boer war proves a humanity staggerer for Great Britain as expert availability shrinks. In March Britain’s business in this line declined by 14 million dollars, with many statesmen blaming the South Africa conflict for the drop.
Without doubt the president has made a wise selection. Ware is a veteran and son of a veteran, and also a poet. The new appointee may soon find the job holds little poetry.
The article notes strong emphasis on the question of a beef trust with claims from meat industry leaders that there is no combination. They argue price changes are uncontrolable and that current efforts are legitimate, expecting a court answer when the government suit starts.
The London peace reports seem favorable and suggest an end to the war may be in sight. In two to three weeks the Boers in the field will vote on terms England has allowed, during which time military movements are expected to continue. Terms, if acceptable, may be adopted.
A Manila report notes campaign methods in the Philippines will be exhaustively investigated. It quotes military officers saying US forces misunderstand wartime conditions here and contrasts brutal combat with benevolent war concepts. War is hell, as Gen. Sherman said.
President Roosevelt rejected a bill granting $17 monthly to Thomas F. Walter a Pennsylvania volunteer lieutenant who was cashiered by general court martial for disobeying orders on picket duty. He warned endorsing Walter would condone a grave offense and harm current pension standards. Everyone old soldier would likely approve.
The Senate and House advanced or debated key measures including the river and harbor bill about 70 040 and a military academy appropriation, with West Point reductions. The Philippine government bill faced opposition and adjournment while oleomargarine bills moved to conference. Private pensions and agricultural appropriations filled the day.
The Landgravine Anna of Hesse, aunt to Emperor William, quietly stays in Rome and met the pope on the 25th after converting to Catholicism. Also reported: Forsman dies suddenly in El Reno Oklahoma after supper. 50-year-old married salesman.
Treasury balances show available cash 180,942,104 and gold 91,690,285 excluding the 150 million reserve. Failures in the U S total 212, Canada 15. Senate debates Philippine policy. House honors Stokes Crump. Negros surrender opens southern coast. Cavalry units land at Fort Ethan Allen with horses. Issaquah explosion kills two. Grand Rapids wreck. Rome rumor on Cardinal Corrigan. Grant arrives from Manila with troops. Senate oleomargarine bill. Chinese exclusion report. Samar surrender announced. Lexington OK shooting case. Yukon royalty cut under study. Chicago jury bribery cases released.
Long list of Illinois obituaries notes Catherine Chittick 97 and Wm H Chase 79 among other leading residents. A large Quincy fire destroys mill, planing mill, crops and bridges, leaving 300 workers unemployed and causing extensive damage across the area. Census of insurance shows Chicago district totals and statewide business. An Illinois soil survey project begins with the University of Illinois and US Agriculture Department.
Washington reports tension over extradition of ex-Councilman Kratz, a St. Louis bribery fugitive held in Guadalajara. Mexican authorities propose surrender only if the United States reciprocates, a condition deemed unenforceable under the extradition treaty. If return fails, Kratz may face trial in Mexican courts.
The United States Supreme Court moved to advance the hearing of multiple prize money cases tied to the Manila and Santiago actions. Cases include United States vs Admiral Sampson and Dewey, Stovel vs Dewey, and Dewey vs Don Juan de Austria and related vessels, with $1.5 to $2 million at stake and 3000 to 4000 navy officers and sailors affected.
Washington April 29. Senator Harris read a telegram from the Kansas Millers Association warning that foreign discriminations and reduced capacity threaten many mills with shutdowns and some with war losses unless reciprocity and relief are secured. The message was referred to the foreign relations committee.
The First Squadron of the Second United States Cavalry, Troops A C D under Maj. H Schuyler, arrived from Havana Cuba aboard the Curity. The unit of nine officers and 220 men served since February 6 1899 and heads to Fort Ethan Allen Vermont. Ninety men of the first and two squadrons with 350 horses reached New York bound for the same post.
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