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Newspaper
Mills County Tribune
Location
Glenwood, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1902
Page
5
A terrible explosion caused the death of a person identified as Tom Date in an incident reported by the paper. Details are sparse but the blast is described as severe and likely occurred at a local site. Investigators are assessing the cause and circumstances surrounding the event.
A high explosive blast at the Park Avenue shaft of a Rapid Transit tunnel construction in New York city killed six people and wounded eight. Debris damaged the Murray Hill hotel and nearby Grand Union and Grand Central areas as the blast sent earth and timber high into the air. Victims include Cyrus Adams James Carr Lawrence Hill J Roderick Robertson Ralph H Thompson Thomas Turbs with several seriously injured and a prominent Canadian manager among the dead.
Manila January 28 ten men under Captain David D Porter of the United States marine corps who failed to return from the interior expedition into Samar are still missing since they reached the island's coast on January 24. Little hope remains for their safe return as efforts continue to locate them.
J R Nicholas former United States receiver for the Union Pacific was stricken with convulsions this afternoon in Salt Lake City Utah. At 73 his recovery is doubtful due to age. He was an old friend of General Grant.
Rev A L Hazelett reports to the war department that moral conditions in the Philippines have materially improved since American occupation. He credits General Otis disciplined saloons and a new gambling prohibition, and urges three actions including soldiers institutes funding and non-alcoholic post exchange features, a general order banning vino sales to soldiers, and investigation of officers charged with maintaining houses of ill fame.
In a Madison Square Presbyterian sermon on Immortality Rev. Charles D. Parkhurst argued against the belief that souls are immortal. He said scriptures do not teach soul immunity from death and a soul must be cared for in this life or perish, either at body death or afterlife duration.
Ithaca N Y January 28 President Schurman clarified his Boston speech advocating eventual independence for the Philippines stating that if Luzon and Visaya Christians desired self rule and could prove capable the United States would grant independence. He argued the policy would best promote Filipino welfare and cited President Roosevelt’s message urging greater help toward self government for a tropical people.
Washington D C Jan 28 Representative Tongue of Oregon called on the president today and presented a long petition signed by members of the state courts legislature and prominent citizens protesting the interior department policy on policing forest reservations The petition asks that the forest rangers already employed be retained to police the parks rather than transferring duties to less experienced personnel
In DIAMALA Romania on January 28 the release of Miss Wren M Stone and Mine Tsilka progresses hourly. Responding to American negotiators, the government now allows full freedom to cross the frontier to aid liberation. A Gariulo, the United States legation dragoman, with Dy House and W W Piet, treasurer, will hand over the ransom and receive captives. They accept all risks and travel without a military escort by special request.
Washington January 27 Representative Hull of Iowa introduced a bill said to have Post Office Department approval. It would shift third class postage from per-package stamps to lump sums at 8 cents per pound for pamphlets books catalogs and similar publications. Proponents argue savings for publishers with wholesale weighing while keeping overall revenue and workload similar.
Secretary Long and Judge Advocate General Lemly plus Solicitor Hanna met with President Roosevelt, appearing to discuss the court of inquiry into Admiral Schley. They carried bundles of papers said to be legal documents and Long declined to authorize publication of details.
New York representatives of German societies agreed to a torchlight procession on February 26 to greet Prince Henry. Dr Von Holden endorsed the plan and more than 20 000 marchers are expected. The prince will review the parade from the Arion Society building at Fifty ninth street and Park avenue.
A delegation of Spanish war veterans met with the White House today urging that Spanish war veterans receive preference over civilians for government civil service appointments. The president acknowledged merit in the request and said he would bring it to the cabinet for consideration.
Milwaukee churches yesterday held services honoring the late President William McKinley. Revered speakers praised his memory and Rev. George H. Ide urged creating a national holiday to mark McKinley’s birth.
Conrad Miller, five miles northwest of EXETUR, Neb, was severely injured when a horse kicked him in the chest while he was caring for the animals. Three ribs were broken and there were additional injuries reported.
Pittsburg Pennsylvania January 27 memorial services for the late President McKinley were held in churches across the city. Most services were deeply impressive and reflective as mourners paid tribute to the nation’s leader.
The Danish West Indies cession treaty to the United States was signed in Washington by Secretary Hay and Danish minister Brun. The pact will go to the Senate for ratification with an estimated price around 5 million dollars. Denmark plans a plebiscite of islanders before final assent, while status should resemble Porto Rico. St. Thomas described as thirteen miles long with three miles width.
Chicago January 25 reshaped by one of the era s most watched Interstate Commerce sessions J J Hill and E H Harriman prepared to testify on the Community of Interests railroad plan Their appearance aims to reveal changes in public rail rates and whether associate management affects rate stability and non discrimination, as the commission probes legality and impact.
Market reports show cattle and hogs trading with firm to strong prices in South Omaha though feeders and buyers grew scarce. Sheep demand remained weak, with a general price dip. In Kansas City, cattle prices ranged from steady to higher with heavy beef steers slow, hogs opened higher but later fell back, and sheep and lambs stayed strong.
The Industrial Commission, after years of study into national industrial conditions, has completed its final report and sent it to the printer. A 1,000 page volume reviews evidence from eighteen volumes and discusses questions under separate headings with recommendations. The trusts section follows the president's recommendations from the annual message.
A senate foreign relations subcommittee decided to report its view on the executive and senate treaty making power and on tariff questions. The House contends revenue laws must originate there and should co operate on measures affecting that subject.
Washington January 25 sketches of four Philippine coin designs were presented to the House insular committee by Director of the Mint Roberts as proposed by the Philippine commission.
Athens January 25 investigation into a report of an attempt on the life of King George of Greece in Phaleron park proves the tale groundless without basis or support.
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