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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1902
Page
4
The slate lists Governor Judge Samuel W. Penny of Philadelphia as Governor, with Picker. Lieutenant Governor William M. Brown of Lawrence County. and Secretary of Internal Affairs Isaac B. Brown of Erie County.
Congress E F Acheson from Washington Pa Assembly R P Pormeroy of New Castle Malcolm McConnell of New Castle County Treasurer John A DeNormandie of New Castle Prothonotary Ralph M Campbell of New Castle County Commissioner James A McMillin of Scott Township R L McNabb of New Castle County Auditor E N Houk Shenango Township James Elder Wilmington Township
Judge Dunham of Wilkes Barre Pa grants a permanent injunction allowing Ralph J White a murderer to remain buried in Sweet Valley cemetery despite protests. He rules that desecration claims have no basis and that even vile lives do not contaminate nearby graves. The court asserts the dead are only mortal shells returning to earth.
General Wood, who recently relinquished command of Cuba's military government, doubts the republic under Palma will last nine months to a year. An army officer backing Wood cites his view that 90 percent of educated Cubans may seek annexation to the United States after that period.
As Cuban congress debates extra provisions for insurgent army members a member bolts over a minor dispute. President Palma’s choice of his brother in law General Rius Rivera as Ha vana customs collector triggers protests and Washington disapproval. Cartaya expected to succeed Bliss with Cuban customs experience. Palma warns that his broad appointing power poses dangers for the new republic amid mounting opposition to statecraft.
Richmond newspaper urges southern Democrats to abandon Kansas City platform ideas such as free silver and initiative and referendum. It questions Arkansas leadership and warns continued Democratic rule blocks northern capital and progress, arguing postwar prosperity came from tariffs backed by Republicans.
The piece criticizes Senator Hoar for his lone vote against the Chinese exclusion act and his speech on the Philippines. It denounces his declared independence rhetoric as alien to American institutions and notes his memorized, overstrained address alongside the senate vote of 76 to 1.
A writer questions an advertisement by Mr. Hoar, labeling it un-American and superheated. The biosketch criticized for lacking virility prompts calls for removal as a production not reflecting American character.
The article reports scientists attributing climate effects to Mont Pelee's May eruption and Krakatoa dust. It claims heavier rainfall across the United States in October 1883 and this year, tied to volcanic dust in the atmosphere carried by the wind, per weather bureau records.
Officials warn that damaging rural delivery boxes or opening mail receptacles on rural routes is a serious offense. The post office appropriation law imposes a fine up to 1000 dollars or imprisonment up to three years for each offense.
The judge is described as a jurist of probity whose governorship would oppose corrupt legislation. The piece lauds his scholarship and knowledge of state history, praising his capacity to vindicate standards. It notes his strong Dutch support and broad appeal across counties with Dutch links.
The senator argues for a government founded on “eternal principles” as shown by the Pilgrims at Plymouth Rock, framing a long conflict with Native Americans. He condemns soldiers who obey government international obligations, delivering harsh rhetoric and accusing his own stance of being as worthless as Mont Pelee ashes.
The Boston Globe states that coal and meat trusts are raising prices and refusing wage increases. It argues the conflict with the public is growing and calls the actions monumental folly by property owners seeking to influence mine and slaughterhouse leaders.
London dispatch reports the king in extremely critical condition after a postponed operation. Authorities say his chances of recovery are very remote and the worst may come in the early hours. Doctors keep the king's family at the palace through the night.
John D. Spreckles, prominent Hawaii industrialist, considers connecting the islands by wireless telegraphy to San Francisco. He reportedly refused to back a cable venture to Hawaii, citing his belief in wireless communications.
The Harmony society of Economy faces a U S Supreme Court decision in the long standing Schwartz v Duss suit over receivership and asset distribution. The case traces to founder George Rapp and the 1805 organization, celibacy policy shifts, internal divisions, and the 1890s leadership of Senior Trustee Duss, with past trials and settlements shaping the current 12 member body and multi million dollar holdings.
James Edward Quigley, bishop of Buffalo, moves to organize parish circles to spread pope backed labor teachings. Clergy plan regular meetings with workers and employers to apply Christian principles to social questions and counter socialist ideas.
President Roosevelt sails for Boston to attend Harvard University commencement and joins dinners hosted by the Spanish War Veterans and the League of Press Clubs. He will speak at Harvard, attend intercollegiate boat races in New London, and plan trips including Pittsburgh for July Fourth and tours through New England with return to Oyster Bay by mid August.
The municipal garbage plant is nearly completed and will operate fully within two weeks. Councilman C. W. Fenton said builders will stay a few days to train city workers on operating the furnace and may remain until after the Fourth. He requested a platform for wagons to reach the incinerator, and the city property committee was authorized to act.
Offutt and Company have moved their offices from 3 Croton Avenue to 563 North Mercer Street in a formal removal notice.
The San Francisco Chronicle recounts Bret Harte as a reporter assigned to the opening of a new saloon. He began rationally then described a drunk man, but the next day the foreman replaced his article with dull filler believing Harte was intoxicated.
London reporters note Chauncey M. Depew teased about not attending the coronation. He reportedly refused knickerbockers or court dress, and the king allows frock coats for attendees. London cites Depew’s claimed lack of invitation as the reason for his absence.
A reader facing perpetual suffering in marriage asks why love leads to pain. The piece argues female illness causes misery, not love, and promotes Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a cure. It claims the medicine heals drains inflammation ulceration and weakness, inviting private letter consultation from Dr. Pierce in Buffalo, NY.
Mrs. Harry A. Brown of Orono Maine reports a near desperate uterine condition improved after using Favorite Prescription and Golden Medical Discovery. She weight rose from 120 to 160 pounds in six months and praises Dr Pierce, noting she will never again see other doctors. She offers free medical advice literature and urges readers to send stamps to Buffalo New York.
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