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Newspaper
New Ulm Review
Location
New Ulm, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1902
Page
7
Washington reports show the senate dedicates time to Philippine policy with Lodge defending administration stance and Tillman offering controversial views. House advances statehood measures for Arizona New Mexico and Oklahoma and passes pension and memorial actions.
London, May 7 Bret Harte American author died here Monday night at Red House Chamberley near Aldershot from throat related hemorrhage after swollen tonsils since December. He was born Albany New York August 25 1830 and died peacefully after a sudden illness during a visit with friends.
Washington May 6 H G Squiers secretary of the legation at Peking named minister to Cuba and Gen E S Bragg of Wisconsin chosen as consul general at Havana Squiers a Canada native appointed from New York Bragg born 1827 Unadilla N Y entered the union army in 1861 rose to brigadier general later served in Congress and as minister to Mexico current home Fond du Lac Wis salary for the consul general 5000 per year
The Cuban senate and house of representatives met at noon in the palace with Gov. Gen. Wood stating no legislative power would vest until the formal government transfer. The oldest members were named presidents pro tem of both chambers. Salvator Cisneros led the senate and Pedro Albarran the house.
Minnesota game wardens under Chief Samuel F. Fullerton finish pike egg collection for Otter Tail waters. About eighty or ninety million fry to be distributed across lakes including Minnetonka White Bear Forest Lake Pulaski Buffalo Mirniewashia Madison Detroit Deerwood and most northern lakes. Public Examiner Johnston touts tax on factory cars, with May 1 as the test date, while state contracts reflect beef price pressures. Supreme Court decision on Chippewa lands may open more lands for settlement. a cemetery dispute halts a funeral. a Duluth boy survives a four-story fall. sheriff acts against finish fights. local resignations marriages and a Paris-bound teacher noted.
The article notes 1831 public sale of George IV's wardrobe. Coronation robes fetched modest sums: crimson velvet corona Hon mantle sold for 47 guineas, purple velvet robe £55, green velvet mantle with ermine £125. Other items included trousers at 12 shillings and a silver embroidered waistcoat and trunk hose at £13.
Legend claims Sir Julian Gold’s ancestor sheltered a rabbi who left a box with a seven day oath. When opened early a curse would fall, yet curiosity prevailed. The seal revealed an Injunction that forbade succession by sons, a fate that has seemingly held true through generations.
The London Globe reflects on the fading use of candles as electric light rises. It notes candles remain valued in death chambers and altars, argues candlelit work aided Shakespeare and bohemian writing, and imagines key passages shaped by candle snuffings and the imagined imperial day of Caesar.
A Living Church correspondent recalls a recent convert from Japan, touring Boston with a guide and visiting Trinity Church. While in the center aisle the man sniffed the air in an animal-like manner, amusing observers and prompting reflection on his sensitivity to American civilization and religion.
An elderly dairy farmer reflects on managing farm warmth and financials. He stresses intelligent, honest practice, admitting mistakes to improve the business and keep the flock content while planning for the coming season.
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