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Newspaper
Lewiston Daily Teller
Location
Lewiston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1902
Page
2
A cluttered shuffle of social quips on marriage, wealth, immigrants, and the era of change. Musings range from domestic duties and humor among wives to fears over crime, fashion, and the coming “earthquake year” of 1902.
The piece argues heaven is a state of perfect peace with no death or sorrow and then shifts to Judge Edward F. Dunne's ruling in State v West. An embezzlement case shows a meat car clerk paid $15 weekly who handled up to $3,000 per delivery. Dunne condemns low wages and urges fair pay to prevent temptation, stating $35 weekly could have prevented the crime.
Alfred Mace, son of Jem Mace, once a renowned fighter, turned preacher at 17. He has preached across Europe, America, Canada, and Australia, now completing his sixth US visit. A Plymouth Brotherhood member, he preaches publicly without collections, appealing to diverse audiences with plain gospel sermons and strong conviction.
A nostalgic verse recalls tiny footfalls waking a household at dawn. The narrator contrasts playful childhood steps with grown feet trampling streets, ending with memories of morning dreams under the sunlit beams.
Ex-Detective Morrison explains his retirement after a career exposing De Mallincourt frauds and Hampstead poisoners. Amid vows and marriage ties, his sister Rose and Ethel entangle him with husband Hugh Maitland and Richard Morrison faces exile as their plots collapse at 61 Overchurch Mansions. Portland prison awaits the couple as Morrison bears the cost of ruined lives.
The Atlanta Constitution notes a summer piece describing Brer Williams reacting to a hurricane that took him as well as others. It suggests providence and past findings influence outcomes. The tone mirrors a regional voice with colloquial phrasing and character dialogue.
Across Lomper California and neighboring regions a severe quake shock lasting up to 30 seconds shattered dishes and furniture. Similar tremors were felt in Santa Barbara San Luis Obispo Yankton Nebraska Omaha and South Dakota with damage to oil wells and tanks and varied durations up to 20 seconds. No widespread injuries reported but dishes rattled and bells chimed in several towns.
The First congressional district of New Jersey held a primary in Camden Gloucester and Salem counties. Candidates were Henry C Loe denslager and J Alpheus Van Zant. Reports describe fatal violence including one death in Philadelphia and multiple stabbings. A treasury shipment from Nome arrived at Seattle aboard the steamship Roanoke. London blamed Americans for rising meat prices. Delegates were named by Governor McBride to the Mining Congress in Butte Montana opening Sept. 4.
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