04 Mar 1902
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Newspaper
Naugatuck Daily News
Location
Naugatuck, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1902
Page
1
A London March 4 digest outlines failures in the South Africa remount department during the Transvaal war, citing shortages, political pressure, and official inefficiency. It also notes Esterhazy seen in New York and the Etruria steamer in distress near Fayal, with recovery reports and naval contact.
A conference in New Haven ended with an amicable accord between the New Haven and Hartford Railroad and the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen. Pay and 40 hour work weeks to begin March 15, with overtime and promotion rules adjusted. Officials say the deal averts a potential strike and stabilizes labor terms on the Consolidated Road.
Washington reports General Chaffee warns soldiers not to trust Filipino prisoners after the killing of Private John Q. Carter by prisoner Juanita Viernes at Paniqui Tarlac. Viernes is condemned to hang for murder. Funston says limited fighting remains in Philippines and some troops may be sent home. Pope celebrates silver jubilee and grants blessing to New York diocese. General De Wet wounded near Natal border.
Berlin reports Herr Hasse and Count von Buelow defending close ties between Prussia, Germany, and the United States. They stressed mutual esteem, reciprocal friendship, and warned against German interference abroad. The debate praised Prince Henry’s visit as apolitical and aimed at sustaining long standing Allied harmony.
At the Iron and Steel Wages board meeting in Birmingham Sir Benjamin Hingley said British iron prices were nearly at American levels and reports from colonies show British iron still preferred. He noted Belgian and German imports hit demand but the trade has improved from a low in 1901.
The article reports Frank McMorrow, once thought dead and buried in St Joseph's cemetery, is alive in New York City. A decedent identified as him had died after Paris green poisoning. the mix up links to Eugene Costello and a tale of insurance and mistaken identity, with relatives and investigators unfolding the strange affair amid a separate snowslide incident in Colorado.
Halifax and New York report the British steamer Tiber with captain and 20 crew missing after leaving Louisburg for Halifax. Debris and wreckage found near Whitehead harbor and Port Felix. life buoys with the name Tiber spotted. In Brooklyn, safe burglars broke into Bernard Levy’s store on Roadway, stealing about 900 dollars in cash and valuables. police pursue clues but have not released details.
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