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Newspaper
Geneseo Republic
Location
Geneseo, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1902
Page
7
Presidents of anthracite coal carrying companies concluded no arbitration plan will be adopted and Morgan will not intervene. A Delmonico luncheon conference of operators heard reports from mines showing more workers applying, with no date set for reopening. Baer and others emphasized unit stance and progress on resumes.
Officials stated the dispute must be settled by operators and miners themselves. They noted Mr. Morgan knew the situation while in Europe and could have intervened, but returned with no intention to interfere further. Baer reportedly briefed Morgan on the coal presidents conference as the strike continued.
Salvation Army commander General William Booth, age 78, announces a return to America in October for a nationwide revival. He aims to sweep the country from ocean to ocean, focusing on the United States as the army's home.
The Chicago Masonic Temple tax case reveals broad swindles as so called tax fixers promised to reduce taxes for a fee. Victims include farmers and city businessmen who paid large sums for imagined “demonstrations” to fix taxes but received nothing of value. A forged receipt for 20 770 17 dollars sparked the first warrant and Luke Wheeler is named as a fugitive. Detectives suspect Wheeler fled Chicago with funds and possible backing from powerful interests.
Mrs Alfred Corning Clark, widow of A C Clark and a noted philanthropist, is engaged to Right Rev Henry C Potter bishop of New York. Clark left a controlling Singer Lewinz Machinet Company stake to her. estate valued around 10 million dollars.
Fire gutted the business section of Reedly California. Estimated damage reaches seventy five thousand dollars. The blaze left large sections of downtown charred and many shops ruined. No fatalities reported. Local fire crews battled the flames for hours.
The 1902 encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic in the national capital will be held October 6, 7 and 8 with a larger attendance and a dedicatory monument. Preparations cover a week of events. the city will be dressed for the veterans and their guests.
Gen Louis Botha emerged as a likely successor to Paul Kroger, seen as a Moses for Afrikaners after the war with Great Britain. A typical Boer, he loves his farm life and commands strength, yet once struck a subordinate who resisted commands. Lord Kitchener highly admires his abilities.
President Roosevelt has ready for distribution a substantial federal patronage. The ambassador to Germany post offers $17,500 annually and demands wealth, with Bellamy Storer the leading candidate and Hill also a strong possibility. If George L. von Meyer wins the Sixth Massachusetts nomination the Italian mission may open, a post paying $12,000, claimed by Massachusetts. Efforts persist to remove Ambassador Powell.
General Miles plans to visit the Philippines with President Roosevelt's approval and under Army command. Officials warn Miles could challenge current policy toward the Moros of Mindanao if he asserts authority during his tour, risking serious complications.
The article notes a proposed illuminated court for Lafayette Square and White House grounds hosting dedication of monuments to Gen Sherman and Maj Benjamin F Stephenson. It describes artists Carl Hohl Smith Stephen Sinding and Laurits Jensen, and outlines Stephenson’s role founding the Grand Army of the Republic at Decatur, Illinois on April 6 1866.
Arkansas City reports a twenty angora goat was stung to death in the stock yards known as the Huckleberry Finn. Denver public library bars Mark Twain tale for alleged sacrilege. A strong gas blowout occurred in Boreks Kansas with flames reaching fifty feet from a well.
The prairie dog infestation prompts urgent appeals for national aid. Experts report Texas colonies covering vast areas with burrow densities up to 1,000 per acre, threatening grass and cattle production with massive losses.
The famous old Newgate prison in London began its demolition as part of city modernization. Dating to 13th century origins, the stronghold housed prisoners of rank and notoriety, with walls described as rugged and blackened. Its destruction marks a long history ending to make way for widening streets.
The author recalls Sir Richard Whitington known as Dick Whitton of tale fame as the lord mayor of London. The name Newgate derives from a gate once spanning the adjacent street and the old building, small in size, housed many notable prisoners before the 1666 blaze destroyed it.
Pleasant Durham and his wife abscond after the Elnora Bank fails. Deposits totaling around 38,000 dollars are believed lost. Durham had moved from Chicago in April, installed fixtures and a large safe, and ran a thriving non incorporated bank in Elnora, Indiana amid local excitement.
Hon John D. Lyman a county writer on farming topics died in Exeter New Hampshire at age 79. A mixed railway train derailed near Merut India killing sixteen and injuring thirty. George Wingert reports harvesting thirty three dashels of bluegrass seed per acre from Hiteen acres.
Merchants from the anthracite region appeal to President Roosevelt and Gen Gobin to intervene to end the strike. They warn bloodshed may follow Gobin’s orders and cite encounters at Langford where troopers wounded and bayonets used. The Public Alliance urges arbitration and appeals to J P Morgan’s intercession to avoid ruin.
A Chicago Tribune style discussion suggests the city and Cook County treasurers earn high salaries, with claims the City Treasurer profits reach about 250 thousand dollars over four years. Projections note balances around eight million dollars and interest income, while criticism targets delays in distributing funds and bank balances.
Abilene city officials let a contract valued at 15000 for sewer improvements. A sale of the Dom Hotel in Cologne to an American fetched 1184000. An appointment list to the West Point Military Academy is noted under President Roosevelt.
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