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Newspaper
New Albany Weekly Tribune
Location
New Albany, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1902
Page
1
June 26 London reports say King Edward’s condition improved with nourishment and cheerful mood. Doctors note the wound healing, and the king slept well while receiving visitors and telegrams. Lords Grey and Treves observed cautious but hopeful sentiment among English about his recovery.
Hopeful crowds gather in London awaiting a coronation still days away as tensions ease after a night marked by calm streets and restrained celebration. Despite private optimism about a danger window closing, anxious vigil persists outside Buckingham Palace as the city endures a hushed, wind shattered night.
Cambridge Massachusetts June 26 Harvard university commencement drew notable guests including President Roosevelt who received an LL D along with Secretary of State Hay Others heard the address at the commencement dinner where Roosevelt voiced sympathy for the English king and recalled the nation’s mourning after President McKinley's death stating Americans share in Great Britain's grief and concern.
General Chaffee issues a general order praising the troops in the Philippines for the Moros campaign and cites Roosevelt’s cable message to Davis and Baldwin for courage and fidelity. He explains the Bayan and Butig murderers' pursuit, describes failed talks, and notes the Bayan fort attack on May 2, 1902, with many Moros killed including the heir apparent datto.
Gales Ferry Conn June 26 Yale and Harvard crews completed final practice as the Thames surface remained challenging. Yale hosts optimism at Broadview while Harvard sharps discuss a recent varsity eight time row near 20 10. Rumors place Yale's four mile effort around 20 40 last week.
Winona Lake Ind June 24 The 17th annual meeting of the Western Association of Writers opened with a reunion at the Winona hotel drawing a larger crowd than usual The literary session began this afternoon with Miss Minnetta Taylor of Greencastle opening and today is poetry day with many original poems to be read later in the afternoon and evening
Chicago dispatch reports freight handlers demand a 214 percent wage rise and union recognition. Rail managers show readiness to fight. a July 1 walkout could halt freight, with a Saturday meeting planned. Additional demands seek biweekly pay, union dues access, overtime at time and a half after ten hours, and double time on Sundays and holidays.
Washington June 26 The Phillipine civil government bill was opened to amendments in the House with slow progress only 15 of 50 pages completed. Bartlett Ga proposed appeals from island supreme court to the U S Supreme Court and Littlefield Me barred one Philippine corporation from cross holding stock. Earlier day centered on conference reports for sundry civil army and naval appropriations. House adopted Senate agreement on disputed army items and rejected Senate amendments to naval bill for five submarine torpedo boats by 63 to 95.
In Laurel Mississippi on June 26 Wiley Campbell a mixed race man attempted to assault Miss Alice Barefield near Cocoa Alabama. Identified by the victim and her mother after a knife wound Campbell confessed his plan to kill them. He was hanged from a tree and shot by a 600 strong mob, then the crowd dispersed.
Cambridge City Indiana June 26 Roy Framburg lost his right eye when a cannon cracker exploded during a joke at the machine shops where he worked. The accident underscores dangers of fireworks and pranks in industrial settings.
Warren Indiana June 26 Henry Myers fifteen years old living four miles west had his eyes nearly blown out while firing powder at a local play event. The incident underscores dangers of handling explosive materials in public fun.
Indiana crop prospects suffering after a June storm. grain dealers estimate losses in the hundreds of thousands with corn damaged, wheat in shock, and fruit trees harmed. officials note no major loss of life but widespread forest damage. Indiana grain dealers foresee strong wheat and corn yields despite the setback.
A June 26 disaster across ten central Indiana counties caused multiple deaths and serious injuries. Losses topped 1.6 million with crops, factories, churches, and homes demolished from Greenfield to Pendleton and as far north as Laporte, with Wires down and extensive property damage reported.
Washington reports a committee alliance and senate ratification delay a territorial statehood bill to December when Congress reopens. Republicans split on admitting all three Oklahoma New Mexico and Arizona while Democrats back full admission. Any bill reported will be amendable in the Senate and may not be the omnibus.
Indiana photographic art tops several states in a summer school exhibit at Winona Lake Indiana. The feature includes prize pictures from each state or interstate convention in the past year. Only Massachusetts and New York rival Indiana, attributed to many East experts visiting the event.
Jeffersonville Ind June 26 John T Patterson a veteran Clark county attorney was found guilty of contempt of court and sent to jail for three months and fined ten dollars by Judge Marsh He as administrator of Jeremiah Noe estate failed to distribute 1700 among heirs and ignored court orders Patterson did not deny using the funds.
Hartford City Indiana June 26 a drunk pair Arthur Johnson and Newton Banter drove to a farm yard northwest of town fired a revolver left and right. A dollar in Frank Shaner oil worker's pocket absorbed one of the bullets sparing him serious injury.
Columbus Ohio June 26 Rev Othios Barrel aged 65 hanged himself to a tree on the Olentangy river bank. The body was found with knees nearly touching the ground. Despondency and sickness cited as causes. He formerly preached in Saginaw Michigan and Attica Indiana and had not held a charge for years.
Columbus Ohio June 26 state officials weigh an extra legislative session following the Ohio supreme court ruling that county officers salary acts are unconstitutional. The decision triggers talks among lawmakers about possible remedies and timing.
Market report catalogs price levels across markets with wheat, corn, oats and cattle hogs and lambs. Entries include Indianapolis Louis ville Chicago New York East Buffalo observations with steadies and highs for various grades and classes.
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