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Newspaper
Des Moines Daily Leader
Location
Des Moines, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1902
Page
4
Fifty second commencement exercises preview a promising future for the college with installation of Professor J. T. Main as dean and remarks by Dradhey-Pro, Cheereil, and Gilnnell. The event aims to mark a milestone in the institution’s growth and future plans.
Grinnell prepares for a new era as the inauguration of President-elect Dan F. Bradley signals confidence in growth and renewed vigor at the college. The change will also elevate internal management with Prof. J. W. T. Mann becoming floan, advancing faculty relations and instructional quality. Commencement week features Chicago Symphony Orchestra concerts, Bruch and Coleridge readings, ivy planting, and a dramatic senior production of Midsummer Night's Dream.
Washington June 7 The president today sent nominations to the senate for postmasters in Illinois John Haig Le Roy Iowa Lon G Hardin Ames John 2 Paddock Malvern William B Ar Ie Villisca The list includes several communities and names awaiting confirmation as federal postmasters.
The whale back steamer Thomas Wilson and the steamer Hadley collided near the Duluth canal. Nine men vanished, mostly night crew, as both ships sank quickly. Hadley’s crew fought to save men. tugs and life preservers aided, with survivors and losses detailed.
Captain Barry reports from the cruiser Dixie returning with supplies to volcano victims in the West Indies. Martinique is less affected than St Vincent, where one third of the island is destroyed, plantations ruined, and subsistence disrupted. Scientists note overheated rock meeting water caused the eruption and warn months are needed for final conclusions.
Preparations for the Mystic Shrine nobles reception in San Francisco are complete with a day parade a grand pageant a grand ball and a banquet for about 2 000 guests plus numerous receptions and excursions the city will be decorated and illuminated. Fifteen Shrine trains from the east have arrived.
Count and Countess Rochambeau arrive in Chicago at 8:10 a.m. met by Alderman Honore Palmer. They report a pleasant St. Louis stop and uneventful travel. Viscomte de Chambrun ill, to join tomorrow. Count at Chicago Club noon, luncheon at Harrison home. Guests include Mayor Harrison and Henry Merou.
The Interstate Commerce Commission, in an opinion by Commissioner Yoomans, ruled Chicago to Norfolk Nebraska and Duluth to Norfolk Nebraska freight rates unjust and unreasonable. It said Chicago to Norfolk should not exceed Chicago to Columbus and Duluth to Norfolk should equal Duluth to Emerson plus Emerson to Norfolk. The ruling also requires tariffs to be posted at each depot.
An unsigned June Deutsche Monateschrift article argues the United States cannot easily project land forces in Europe and may focus on colonial targets. It predicts a powerful fleet but manning issues, and notes potential American restraint for years. Additional items discuss Germany's Alsace Lorraine policy shift, Reichstag speeches, and ties with America during trade and imperial aims.
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