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Newspaper
English News
Location
English, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1902
Page
6
The English Hews notes that exports from this country exceed imports by over a million dollars daily, with raw manufacturing materials forming a growing part of imports. It highlights US industrial leadership, Lancaster County farming value, and hints of Franco Russian diplomacy suggesting a possible joint move against Turkey.
A 056 000 monument erected by New York City to Civil War soldiers and sailors was dedicated on Memorial Day. The circular Greek temple features Corinthian columns and sits on a height near Hiserside Drive. The Indianapolis soldiers' monument dedication is cited as further evidence of national regard for army services.
The article notes many nations court Spain since the accession of the young king. It warns Alfonso XIII to study the ground carefully before entering any entangling alliances, as requests for pacts from various powers have already been offered.
The German emperor asks the United States to protect German interests on the Panama Isthmus amid regional disturbances, a move seen as recognition of the Monroe doctrine. The US responds in kind and American naval officers in Colombian waters are ordered to safeguard Germans and their interests in the disturbed region.
The executive committee of the St. Louis World’s Fair approves erecting a religious building for Christian denominations. The move is seen as recognizing religion’s claims on public consideration and attracting broad interest in the exposition’s success and instructional value.
A historical note questions whether Ethan Allen said the famous line during the Fort Ticonderoga surrender. The claim suggests the popular phrase might not be his exact words, raising debate over the account in the aftermath of the battle.
The playgrounds committee partnered with the Massachusetts Emergences and Hygienic Association to maintain twelve summer sand gardens in Hoesten for nine weeks. Attendance averaged 5.47 percent daily and maintenance cost covered salaries for superintendents and thirty four guardians plus teachers and materials. Physical training for boys offered by a competent teacher living with students remained popular.
Jand recalls long service of diplomat Lord Pauncefote of Preston who died recently. He served in Washington during wartime, matching the era of Lord Lyons's term, and represented the old world in a European conflict with notable tact and courtesy.
Senate debates Philippine government measures with conferees appointed on the army appropriation amid an attempt to vote on the bill. House focuses on District of Columbia business and immigration amendments at immigrant stations while debating coinage and silver policy. Leaders from both chambers speak at length on the Philippine bill and related financial provisions as adjournment nears.
Hon Michael dients Herbert, nominal secretary to the British embassy at Paris, is likely to become the British ambassador to the United States, succeeding the late Lord Paynesfote. He formerly served as chargé d’affaires at Washington and was well liked.
On the 2%th bill by Representative Overstreet to abolish the one-eighth keg of beer passed the House ways and means committee. Also on the 28th a Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific bridge over Beaver River near Liberal Kansas washed out suspending travel. A two-year-old Indian tiger on a circus train killed in a fight with horses near Goshen to Poughkeepsie, New York, with several horses injured. On the 30th jockey Pat Meagher died at Woodbine Toronto after his horse St Sulphice fell and rolled over.
On the 30th memorial services were held at Gen. Grant's tomb in Riverside Park New York in the presence of 5000 people Judge Jones of Montgomery Alabama a former Confederate soldier delivered the oration. Failures for the week number 194 in the United States compared with 148 last year and 20 in Canada compared with 27 a year ago.
Dr H M Nimier arrives in New York en route to Washington to attend a conference on sanitation for field and permanent military hospitals. Lord Kitchener confirms Boer surrender terms in Pretoria as martial events ripple across Montreal Martinique Bermuda and Australia with celebrations and official notices.
The Laporte circuit court will try a $10,000 case brought by the Graham estate, administrator for a brakeman killed during the 1894 Chicago railroad strike. Attorneys Addison C. Harris and Otto Gresham represent the plaintiff.
George D. Butler a Warren county farmer died at his home near Carbondale at 67 from injuries suffered two years earlier when kicked by a horse. He was a well known auctioneer across central western Indiana.
The New Castle Muncie Interurban Electric Line company, granted a franchise to enter Muncie, will extend the road to Alexandria. The right of way is now being surveyed.
The first lord of the treasury A J Balfour announced peace terms for South Africa. Burghers will lay down arms acknowledge King Edward VII, be repatriated with protections for liberty and property, and a civic government to follow with self government in sight. A three million pound grant and loan support will aid restoration and subsistence. Field Marshal Earl Roberts praised Lord Kitchener and the army.
James Darby injured while dynamiting fish near Terre Haute Indiana. He held the dynamite too long causing an explosion that shattered his arm and drove bone through his stomach and bowels, resulting in fatal injuries.
The new Red Men’s Hall in New Hall Muncie Indiana, built for 35000 dollars, was dedicated with an address by Judge Ellison.
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