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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1902
Page
3
London 14 report details a snub between King Edward and the Duke of Somerset at a royal circle before coronation festivities. The king avoided the duke, who later lamented the slight in a letter. The piece notes royal plans, parliamentary expectations, and social fallout shaping the coronation season.
Dispatches from Victoria dated June 14 report a Hong Kong Telegraph account of Naning being attacked by rebel forces. The bombardment lasted over three hours, with more than 100 inhabitants killed or wounded and the rebels withdrawing into mountain fastnesses carrying bodies and wounded. Damaged railway works include falls and destroyed bridges while engineers and workers abandoned the area.
Uncle Amos learns from a neighbor that a man named Horton lives across the street. Horton is about 46, with three boys and a girl, wife, and owns the house and its land, valued around 27 thousand dollars. Horton once belonged to the Presbyterian Church and has lived in the city for many years.
A Swedish inn and hotel practice offers lower charges for women based on the belief they cause less wear. Some hotels bill a man and wife as one and a half persons in the same room. Rail fares may treat husband and wife as one and a half travelers, while telegraph services allow them to furnish their own carriage.
A fragmentary historical note describes a claimed river in Algeria named Africa's Freatish River formed by a union of wostreame waters with iron impregnation. It claims this iron and veld mix yields a pure ink and notes Africa’s rivers drain away to the distant ocean, with courses broken by Talla and mouths blocked by brits.
A congressional update details requests for a full statement of U S spending since May 1 1808 covering army costs on the Philippines islands civil and military government transport and insular bureau maintenance. A resolution to open the proceedings failed 46 to 4 with ayes and noes recorded and Mr Cannon gave notice on upcoming days.
Washington reports the next session will take up the question of admitting Oklahoma New Mexico and Arizona as states. A strict party vote approved the motion by Luna for Nelson. Democratic oppositions argued adoption would bar consideration this session.
President Roosevelt dines with Senator Hanna in Washington at Lafayette Square. The breakfast follows a session on Cuban diplomacy, with attendees discussing policy quietly. Senator Hanna plans to leave for Cleveland tonight for his daughter's wedding, with party members present throughout.
The article recounts invitation letters to the president from residents in Vermont and New Hampshire asking him to attend events and visit local towns including Brattleboro and Concord. It notes possible stops on a trip through New England and hints at discussions with Senator Proctor.
June 14 report from Washington states Representative Mobbarn, chair of the house committee on interstate and foreign commerce, conferred with the president and subcommittee on the new department of commerce. The president said he has not given the matter enough attention to opine on bureaus to include. It was decided the cabinet will select which bureaus to detach and include, and the measure likely will be postponed to the next session.
Senator Ilkins introduced a Senate joint resolution proposing annexation of Cuba and its admission as a state. The measure claims congressional consent is required for the action and outlines the steps toward incorporation into the union.
A proposed plan outlines Cuba becoming a U S state with a republican government and representation in Congress. Conditions require a Cuban constitution by 1904 and debt transfer to the general government. An alternate path gives the president authority to pursue direct statehood. A $2000 appropriation funds the measure.
June 14 saw widespread Flag Day observances in Washington. Flags hung from lines on homes and businesses while several thousand Pension Bureau employees marked the day with special exercises in the Pension Building's great court.
Congressman Richard from Tennessee introduces a bill to require a triple test on U S articles and commodities to ensure domestic manufacture while a new extradition treaty with Belgium is announced along with plans for President to renew credentials and travel across the West Southwest and Midwest with stops in Austin Netreid Minneapolis and Sant Antonio, while Senator Foraker seeks a presidential West tour.
A severe Michigan storm caused six deaths as families sheltered in a farm barn and nearby buildings. Victims include Charles Gardner and Tense Cat Rollins, struck by lightning near Blackheise. Edeara Mebrit died in Ray county when a barn foundation collapsed. Local wreckage and scattered injuries reported across Sitkaitran Blane with farms and homes damaged.
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