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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1902
Page
1
The Senate approves the Hague Treaty outlining wartime conduct and espionage rules. It defines who counts as a spy, and clarifies permissible intelligence gathering and communications during military operations, including exceptions for open mission carriers and balloon-delivered dispatches.
In Washington March 4 the Senate debated the ship subsidy bill. Supporters like Foraker McLaurin and Harris argued for the measure as a better plan, while opponents contended it violated the Constitution and robbed the people to aid ship owners. Harris noted the U S now pays a share to the American Line and related costs.
Panrone as chair of the Immigration committee signals pushing the Chinese exclusion bill to the unfinished business in the Senate calendar. The aim is to secure the earliest possible action before the current exclusion law expires in May.
Washington March 14. The house passed a public appropriation bill with a minor amendment favoring rural delivery services. Several other bills were approved, including docking invoices for margination hospitals. Secretary Hay explained foreign affairs actions as debated by Mr. Tritt. The scene involved Burleson and state officials regarding relief for South Africa and related duties.
Washington March 14 Mil lar of Chicago closed his state ment against pure food legislation as the commerce committee considers the measure. Robert H Mason of New York argued for a national conference and endorsement of a pure food act. Miller said state regulation suffices for immediate controls while a federal law should focus on preventing transport of deleterious articles. Moses noted the confectionery portion of the Hepburn bill targets factory practices and labels.
Washington March 14 Senator Penrose introduced an amended pending resolution to elect United States senators by direct vote of the people. The proposal aims to increase representation by population and to adjust senatorial apportionment across states. He outlines the key provisions of the plan.
A garbled early ad heavy with medical claims touts Paine's Celery Compound as a cure for dyspepsia and nervous debility. It quotes excerpts praising the remedy for improving digestion, blood, and strength, with testimonials from physicians and patients along with polling-like political filler.
Washington March 34 Williams Storer United States minister to Spain sails home on the steamer and will arrive in New York before long. He is on leave of absence from his post abroad for two years. The State Department says his treaty work is in good shape and will be completed when the young king ascends the throne.
Washington dispatch reports the house committee on territories approved an omnibus territorial bill to consolidate alatehood for Arizona New Mexico and Oklahoma into a single framework. Previously each territory had separate provisions with specific dates and officials to implement incorporation.
The House Committee on Foreign Affairs continued 38 points of consideration of the Mitchell Kahn Chinese exclusion bill. Most major exclusion provisions were agreed upon, but numerous administrative details await initial passage.
Washington March 14 A House committee reports on amending the recently passed permanent civil service act. The measure aims to exempt certain workers on the rails and those in menial labor from the classified service while adjusting the terms of eligibility and appointment. The bill reflects ongoing efforts to modify civil service classifications and employment protections.
Fragmented OCR passage discusses government retention of an employee group facing discharge and references votes by named legislators from New York and Connecticut. The text is garbled with misspellings and unclear context, making precise facts difficult to identify.
Washington March 14 Senate committee of the Philippines spent an hour and a half revising sections on disposal of public lands. The draft reduces the land release term from ten to five years and aligns with armor provisions. Timber land provisions were readied for the next panel to report while CharK trade questions await action and General Cri slated as next witness Monday.
A fragmented advertisement warns readers about unreliable physicians and sensational claims. It discourages trusting hard sell dentistry, proclaims the need for verified medical skill, and urges consulting a single Port Wayne physician for chronic ailments and sexual health issues.
Major Stanley, aged 3, died here yesterday and will be buried with full military honors in Soldiers' Home Cemetery. Funeral services are set for Monday morning at St Matthew's Church. A military escort from Fort Myer and Washington Barracks will accompany the funeral to the cemetery.
Brigadier General Frederick Fanston arrived in Washington to pay respects to President Roosevelt and Secretary Root. He plans to remain through next week before heading to Oakhead, Cuba, where Mrs Fanston will stay, and a reassignment is anticipated as part of a broader move in the Philippine Division.
Washington official Jett Were plans to attend a McKinley Memorial association meeting in Cleveland tonight then travel to Canton for a visit. Mrs McK is to remain in Washington, with secretary Mr Cortelyan preparing reports.
Advertisement claims fanatite Bromo-Quinine cures grip in two days removing the cause. Mentions Grove's signature on every bottle and price of 24 cents. The terse copy emphasizes quick relief and a branded remedy with a standard street price.
General Lawton Post No 90 Department of Indiana will meet at the Boor L hall Sunday March 16. The notice invites Comrade William H. McGleskind and other members to join, with Adjutant Johnson and Commander Eugenia Smith listed among attendees. Minor OCR garble remains.
Notice of reduced one way fares to the west and northwest via Pennsylvania lines during March and April. Applications and detailed intermediaries furnished by John K. Ross, United agent, Kor Wraane.
A fragment notes a special meeting of the Fort Wayne Lodge of Perfection Scottish Rite Masons. Mentions petitions, orderly progress, and officers including WM and Wiggins, with unclear date hints like March 17 and names Sue Any and Monday.
The Boston labor crisis shifted as unions and employers pressed for returns to work. Governor reports railroads moving toward rehiring, with steamship lines already back and discussions continuing on reassigning crews. Talks included leaders from the Federation and locomotive workers, aiming to restore orders without mass layoffs.
In Altoona the United Mine Workers face off with operators amid a contor over price differentials between pit and machine mining. Leaders claim justice is at stake and threaten action if demands are unmet. Kerr counters that the industry cannot meet broad concessions.
In Terre Haute Indiana on March 14 miners and operators of the Eleventh district adjourned their joint conference to reconvene next Tuesday. Both sides refused concessions and the situation remains perplexing with uncertain predictions for the bituminous fields of Tutlana and potential impact on employment.
March 14. The industrial situation remains unchanged as both manufacturers and textile unions stick to prior decisions. A clash between capital and labor seems likely, while the public hopes for a compromise to avert a strike scheduled to begin the next morning.
Clash near Bristol Virginia and Tennessee area keeps 1000 miners out with armed guards on site. Private reports say the situation could worsen at any moment as operators seek more guns and ammunition while miners seek local mountaineer aid.
March 14 in Towa, Pres went to VRS Movies for a conference with United Mine Workers of America about operational issues at the plant. Operators and officials discussed wage scales and production plans in a tense meeting.
The article reports Mitchell fainting minutes after beginning the program and being assisted off stage. He later returned and appeared calm, though the event continued. Dyeing Riebeled discusses measures for an upcoming convention.
Bluffton authorities announce a Lake Erie and Western project to build a new depot and freight house, with citizens pressing for action. A local letter to Hon. Hugh Houghirty prompts further prompt action, aiming to reassure the populace within days.
A fragment describes a beauty regimen praising a clear complexion. It mentions visiting first class barbers in Wayne for facial treatment and body exercises, with emphasis on specialized attention to the face.
Members of Captain James H. White Camp Sons of Veterans are urged to meet at the hall Sunday afternoon to attend the funeral of Comrade Abraham Archibald, First Sergeant, with former officers and comrades noted in attendance.
Two new cottages in Woodland available for rent by month or season. Located near the river and convenient to Rome Elly. Contact Js H. Ziplear, Rome Elly, Ind. Rent offered for front and back units with modern amenities.
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