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Newspaper
New Albany Weekly Tribune
Location
New Albany, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1902
Page
2
The anthracite miners strike prompts operators to boost coal prices quickly. Meantime in New York meat riots echo rising consumer unrest, while observers note the broader price toll of postwar upheaval. References to King Ned and looming French title abolitions hint at shifting aristocratic ties.
Hop Wing Lu finds it funny that his bid of 40,000 taels for Wu Ting Fang’s position has not been accepted promptly, reflecting political maneuvering and elite concessions.
Over 100 bulls were used in furnishing entertainment during the coronation festivities of King Alfonso. The piece notes the beef trust has not yet troubled the proud Castilians.
Members of the Louisville board of health charge fifty cents for issuing certificates to people seeking to enter the state and return. The practice appears to turn a threatened quarantine into a graft.
Florence Burns has been freed twice from the murder accusation of Walter Brooks, the alleged betrayer whose salacious case has been exploited by New York papers. The public attention centers on the scandal and the possible end of coverage.
Unsuccessful plots to kill Spain's young king and Austria-Hungary's old emperor remind of King Humbert of Italy who warned that avoiding plots is "a part of a king's trade."
London reports Dr Conan Doyle is near knighthood. The honor reflects his literary work and notably his Boer War pamphlet defending the British government and its policies.
The text notes Germany's plan to send a Frederick the Great statue, linked to his favorable stance toward American patriots, and suggests Britain might counter with a statue of Edmund Burke, whose early Revolution sympathies are highlighted.
The quarantine is delayed for ten days and will likely be called off completely by then. Governor Durbin is expected to maintain a firm stance and preserve the $50,000 emergency fund sought by doctors.
Howard Everett Hale counsels young graduates to engage daily with someone they regard as superior. The advisor questions how such instructions can be realistically followed by soon to be diploma recipients.
The observer notes Special Envoy Curry wore a plain spiketail coat and plain trousers at Madrid yet received as much attention as the lavishly dressed delegates at the young king's coronation. Knee breeches are not in view, suggesting a contrast between simple clothing and public regard.
A cablegram from St. Joseph Missouri reports Great Britain will halt horse and mule purchases for the Boer war and anticipates the conflict ending soon. The claim suggests peace would follow when Missouri mules are no longer in demand for South Africa.
The era sees rapid state creation and dissolution as Madagascar Finland Samoa and Hawaii gain independence while the Boer republics face collapse. Centralization drives estatecraft commerce and industry, and Cuba’s recent sovereign establishment stands as a novel example.
The Irish born and Irish American groups played a major role in Washington's Rochambeau dedicatory ceremonies. The Friendly Sons of St. Patrick and other Irish organizations hosted and will host the French delegation. The Irish link stems from officers of Irish descent who served under Rochambeau and France's historic foe England.
Henry Labouchere flags a Scottish cloud over King Edward VII being recognized as Scotland's lawful sovereign. He notes Scotland’s history, Bannockburn, and Queen Anne, arguing Edward VII is Edward I in Scotland, a principle once acknowledged in royal titles and succession.
Frank J. Cheney of F. J. Dugenty & Co. swears the firm will pay one hundred dollars for every case of catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. The sworn statement dated December 6, 1886, before Notary A. W. Gleason. The remedy is claimed to be internal and act on the blood and mucous surfaces.
London reports that Boer delegates signed terms of surrender with Lord Milner and Lord Kitchener, sparking public joy. Churches, clubs, and streets rang with hymns and cheers as the king and government prepare official statements and thanksgiving events.
The government pressed its arguments on all key issues while modest concessions on financial terms should win Boer favor. Lord Kitchener's personal influence is seen as crucial to a peaceful settlement, and peace is expected to be popular among the Boers.
From October 1899 to April 1902 official figures detail British forces engaged near 500000 with peak field strength 280000. British losses include 1020 officers and 20031 men killed or died, 384 officers and 9181 men missing or prisoners. Boer prisoners 37000, Boer killed and wounded not quantified. Total war cost Britain about 1.25 billion dollars.
Washington officials report London’s signing terms of surrender with the Boers. Cable from the foreign office reaches Raikes as formal notification to the United States follows. Officials expect liberal terms and foresee benefits for American exports to South Africa after years of conflict.
Chicago June 2 Peter Van Vissingen head of the Boer relief fund committee comments on the Boer surrender after news of capitulation. He says world reaction will be glad yet warns of year long hardship as farms are ruined and homelessness grows. He praises General Kitchener for an honorable peace and suggests terms may be a compromise rather than unconditional surrender.
Ottawa joyfully marks the end of the war with South Africa as the bell tolls for ten minutes and the mayor orders a daytime demonstration. Flags fly on public and private buildings, a royal salute is fired, schools take a half day, and a fireworks display plus a military parade are planned for tonight.
Dispatch from Montreal on June 2 reports the news of the war’s end reached city churches. Congregations sang God Save the King and the national anthem rang from church chimes during evening services.
Mrs. W. K. Haviland of Armonk New York recalls her daughter nearly fatally attacked by whooping cough and bronchitis and credits Dr Kings New Discovery with saving her life after other remedies failed Her niece with advanced consumption also recovered and now is well The product is touted as infallible for coughs and colds with bottles at 50c and $1.00 guaranteed by Knoefel Trial.
A comparison of Thomas Lipton and William Waldorf Astor shows Lipton declining a British peerage to remain a plain knight beloved by peers, while Astor spends vast sums to gain aristocratic favor yet remains excluded. The piece notes Edward VII’s restraint in adopting the American financier as royalty.
A Lancet writer cites diet studies noting fewer colds when meals are smaller and less frequent. He argues overconsumption of unnecessary foods overloads the body and weakens immune response, suggesting diet as a preventive measure.
Lawrence Kansas resident Mrs. L Pease, bedridden seven years due to kidney liver trouble and nerves, reports Electric Bitters revived her in three months. The ad promotes relief for headaches backaches nervousness sleeplessness melancholy fainting and dizziness and guarantees satisfaction at 50c. TheMartinique note mentions neighbors and a proverb about near help versus distant kin with references to bronchial troubles and coughs and honey.
Reduced fares and special rates offered for excursions via Pennsylvania Lines to San Francisco Los Angeles Denver Minneapolis Tacoma and Salt Lake City. Dates span May through August for Imperial Council Nobles of Mystic Shrine National Convention TPA of America Sunday School Triennial Meet Y P U and Knights of Pythias. Inquiries through ticket agents or CO Hagerty Louisville.
On the first indication of kidney trouble stop it by taking Foley's Kidney Cure sold by C. L. Knoefel.
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