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Newspaper
Hayward Review
Location
Hayward, California, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1901
Page
3
A garbled local notice records church activities including Sabbath School gatherings, services led by pastors such as Rev Mr Preday and Rev Mr Lyons, and church roles like trustees and town clerk. Mentions Trinity Reformed Church and Grace Chapel with scattered details on schedules and participants.
A wide array of brief items notes revolts near French territory, famine in central India shrinking population by 1.1 million, Lt General Miles to inspect Gulia militaryposts, German officials discuss honors and royal receptions, an Indian epidemic of smallpox abating near Yuma with quarantines, Jamaica protesting Ecuador over forced labor for a railway, Russia seeking powers’ help to curb Balkans unrest, and a Dubuque railroad order banning intoxicants for employees with immediate discharge for violations.
The piece warns against false economy by geome farmers who neglect maintenance and proper care to save money. It cites risks from unpaid haying gear, dull tools, old fences, and poor animal husbandry, urging better equipment, regular shearing, guarding against cold, and higher standards for sheep welfare and productivity.
Reports note Senator Morgan of Alabama urging a canal policy in the U S Senate while British papers comment on his bold stance and warnings. meanwhile Washington signals plan for a California trip by late May with Cabinet participation and a six week schedule. The Workingman's Publishing Association announces a fundraiser led by president James Hatkow.
Vancouver reporter recounts Miley Gow’s claim of India famine relief as superintendent in Rajputana and Gujarat. She describes 6 million supported by relief works in March 1900, widespread cattle feeding, and mass starvation. Gow ran orphan and widow homes with thousands of orphans saved and funded by Victoria, American relief, and native princes.
Secretary Lang plans immediate rewards for officers and enlisted men who stood out in the Philippines and Syria. Names include B A McGalla, Captain Jou Te Myera, Major J Waller, and other senior officers, with $1500 honor grants for those recognized. A board led by Assistant Secretary Yarkutt weighed medal options before deciding to award under existing law.
President approves executive order removing the Cuban export duty on all tobacco, cigars, cigarettes, and manufactured tobacco from April 1. War Department estimates revenue loss at about 1 million annually, offset by bolster of Cuban production and trade with the United States. Export value of Cuban tobacco and cigars totals tens of millions yearly, with continued tariff provisions for other items pending Havana Commission revisions.
Washington officials report enlistments under the army reorganization act fall short of the two year prior surge. February totals are below 5000, risking a slow path to 100000 troops. officials aim to avoid rapid intake to prevent strain and a need for another reorganization. The piece lists ships, shipsyards, and volunteer units linked to recruitment efforts and mentions transport movements for Manila deployment and the 29th Regiment activities.
Reports from Washington detail renewed Marconi wireless experiments for naval use. Rear Admiral Bradford oversees equipment efforts while Secretary Wilson communicates Navy interest in a viable system. Early trials show promising results with notable efficiency ahead of a potential practical extension to ships.
A report from Berlin cites Consul General Guenther about Bacqueral rays, a new form of x ray related to Roentgen rays. They allegedly reveal a previously unknown element that makes transparent substances opaque in darkness and may enable dismonia testing and telegraphy, with results to be presented to Emperor William.
A World article notes Charles M Schwab's annual salary climbs to 1 million dollars after a raise from 800000, with officials defending the pay as market based. The deal spans five years and could save the firm millions through cost efficiencies. Andrew Carnegie is also cited for a library gift offer contingent on city support.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions railroads, bonds, and treaties with references to Knickerbocker Trust, £6,750,000 gold bonds, and various cities like St Louis and Madrid. Also notes Washington politics, naval or railway matters, and European alignment with Britain and Alsace. Content is garbled with many unreadable segments.
A satirical survey contrasts nineteenth and preceding ages, naming innovations from telegraphs and photography to vaccines, spectroscopy, evolution, and chemistry. It links figures like Wallace and Darwin to a broader arc of scientific advancement and spiritual claims of the era.
A late 19th century survey notes rising marriage reluctance among younger women in twenty two cities with many under twenty five. Census figures show more women delaying marriage as independence grows and career prospects improve, while men pursue financial stability and social changes. The piece discusses shifting norms, the role of education, and the impact of new behaviors on marriage rates and family structure.
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