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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1902
Page
1
A Times special from Tangier reports the Sultan’s army crushed near Teza with remnants fleeing to Fez. Rebels march on Fez as gates close. city vulnerable amid shortages and ruinous walls. Fez defenses predicted to hold only days in siege conditions.
Rochester, N Y December 28 Dolly Earl the actress who killed herself with carbolic acid in Philadelphia is a Rochester girl Her father John Bauerschmidt died leaving $40 000 to be shared by Dora and her three brothers Executor John Tallinger handled the estate and wardship He notes ongoing trouble with her wish to act and says the estate will be divided among the brothers once located The body is expected to be brought to Rochester for burial beside her parents
In Smithtown Landing the Methodist church faced smoky services after winter began. A blocked chimney due to swallow nests and soot prevented proper draft. Workers cleaned the chimney, removing nests and nearly a barrel of debris, restoring smoke-free worship.
Ten year old Fred Sheehan son of Mr and Mrs William J Sheehan of Grand Ave Long Branch N J has been missing since last Sunday. His parents state he took a five dollar bill on an errand and a joking threat by his father may have driven him to avoid home. Local search continues.
A listing of newspaper sections with page references including Amusements Arrivals at Hotels Out-of-Town Buyers Losses by Fire Marine Intelligence Foreign Mails Real Estate Religious Society Weather Yesterday's Fires Burnett's Cocaine advertises hair growth and dark glossy hair.
Storms lash the coast of Great Britain with renewed snow in Scotland forcing vessels to seek shelter. Exciting rescues occur off Holyhead and Cornwall. A three day hurricane rages at Vienna and gales sweep the continent. Southern Russia faces severe cold and widespread destitution with reports of freezing deaths.
The Marconi station at Glace Bay Newfoundland continues daily communication with Cornwall and plans to move to Cape Cod soon. Signor Marconi remains in town and sends two or three wireless messages to Europe daily, including lengthy dispatches to ex-Empress Eugenie and J. Henniker Heaton M P.
The Official Gazette publishes Vice Admiral Cervera’s appointment as Chief of Staff of the navy after his surrender to the American fleet off Santiago de Cuba.
Pittsburg December reports the H. C. Frick Coke Company will shift to supplying United States Steel Corporation units, stoking new coke ventures in the region. The Union Coke and Coal Company of New York forms with 3200 acres of West Virginia coal land, 1000 ovens planned, initial capital $2.5 million, led by President Ww. J. Lepine of Brooklyn and associates.
Jennie Weinstein of 218 Bainbridge Street tried to destroy the Queen Anne oil painting at Independence Hall claiming the queen usurped her turn to rule. She was arraigned, held on $500 bail, and a hospital exam is ordered after a prior March attempt.
The French liner La Champagne arrived from Havre with 57 cabin and 860 steerage passengers. First Officer Pierre Bardelles, age 45, was killed by a high sea during a Christmas gale while on the bridge and died an hour later. his body was buried at sea. Passengers include M Joubert and Comtesse de Ruffien. The ship reached Quarantine late and will land passengers this morning.
New Haven announces Mrs. Lucy C Boardman as donor for Yale Kirtland Hall to honor the late Prof Alexander Kirtland. The science laboratory will cost 460000, ground was broken last week, and completion is aimed for June 1904. Boardman previously funded Boardman Manual Training School costing 150000 for the city.
Florida crops were not materially damaged by the cold. Temperatures 27 to 30 degrees above zero below freezing touched parts of the West Coast, but frost warnings allowed growers to prepare. The cold period did not injure citrus trees or fruit crops.
Leslie Pinckrey Hill, a young colored man from Orange New Jersey who recently won the Boylston Prize at Harvard has been offered a position at Tuskegee by Booker T. Washington.
Almanac edition released today priced at 25 cents includes a guide to New York City. Advertisements accompany the issue.
Senator Platt leads the Republican leaders in a Saturday council at the Fifth Avenue Hotel to define committee make up and legislation, calling the session the great Sanhedrim. The group includes Gov Odell Lieut Gov Higgins Speaker Nixon and Senator John Raines with battles over Senate Finance Committee chairmanships and Assembly rules reform looming.
The United States Hotel building on Ocean Avenue Long Branch has been demolished leaving only debris. The Catholic University of Washington owns the site and plans to clear it by year end and divide the property into building lots.
The year 1902 featured major events across America England Germany and France. The US hosted Prince Henry of Prussia at the White House and Edward VII was crowned king and emperor of India while Germany christened its yacht Meteor. France unveiled the Rochambeau statue and Moët & Chandon Champagne accompanied these celebrations in exclusive use.
The Golden State Limited runs three days from Chicago to California as advertised. The 401 Broadway ad notes direct service with no detours, highlighting fast, point to point travel.
W D Ryan secretary treasurer of the United Mine Workers of Illinois says U S miners will demand a material wage rise at the National Convention in Indianapolis on January 19. He notes operators are earning more for coal than ever and will present figures on mining costs and operator profits.
Senator Mason plans a bill to let the Attorney General seek a court appointing a receiver to operate idle coal mines during strikes. The proposal, backed by over 50,000 constituents, would allow sale of coal to pay miners and settle accounts, with the public as the represented party in equity. Mason aims to file the measure soon after Congress reconvenes.
Dealers report anthracite in short supply this week due to miners' three day Christmas observance. Deliveries run three to four weeks behind with no relief expected before week’s end. Health inspectors may relax soft coal enforcement amid scarcity. Manhattan Railway uses anthracite in locomotives while powerhouses burn soft coal. Dock shipments and east side depots show reduced activity and hours.
Boston December 28 Prof Charles L Norton of MIT reports heat values for substitutes to coal. The table lists heat units per pound for anthracite bituminous coal kerosene gasoline gas coke peat wood charcoal and coal peat briquettes. Costs per unit heat shown include coal twelve dollars per ton wood ten per cord oil twelve cents per gallon and gas one dollar per thousand cubic feet.
Lieut. Clarence A. Stott of the Tenth Cavalry and Miss Irma Cody, daughter of Col. Cody, arrived at the Hoffman House with plans to wed soon after New Year. Their meeting in a ranch doorway is told as love at first sight sparked during a summer water stop at Mrs. Bolles ranch.
Denver, Dec. 28. A stage wedding is set for New Year’s Day at the Broadway Theatre. Miss Monette Vance, of the Ward and James company, will wed J. H. Houston, a wealthy Wyoming cattle raiser. A stage breakfast will follow and Mr. James will give away the bride. The couple once were sweethearts in a New York village before a quarrel sent Houston West and Vance to the stage.
Investors read notices about Dow Jones and Company advertising extra fast comfort and a Pennsylvania Special travel schedule claiming a 20 hour between New York and Chicago with emphasis on convenience.
Dr Lorenz arrived at Georgian Court to visit George Gould and showcased his skill by attempting to mend broken spokes on a runabout after a collision with a runaway team on Lake Drive. The surgeon received an ovation from local society as Gould hosted a luncheon and tour of the estate before Lorenz returned to New York.
Mrs Mary Treaton twenty three a new bride of less than a month has secured a warrant for desertion and non support against William Heaton twenty one. Overseer of the Poor Baldwin filed the claim claiming Heaton is kept from his wife by his mother who threatens to annul the marriage. Heaton says memory of the marriage is a blank and records show a prior attempt to wed Miss Robinson with church officials advised to reconsider.
Authorities report at least 5000 cattle lost in Eastern Colorado and Western Nebraska last week due to drought, blizzards, and lack of feed. Humane Society notes worsening conditions as cattle die on prairie near Akron and along Burlington Railroad lines amid winter cold and wolves feeding on carcasses.
The Pennsylvania Special train travels from New York to Chicago in twenty hours and runs daily throughout the year.
The Paris corre spondent reports Le Matin on Dr Gilbert saying Mme Humbert is loquacious and hallucinating. She accuses Romain of causing her misfortunes and says she has been robbed. The Humberts’ Madrid and Paris train journey faced delays and secret transfers as crowds waited at stations.
London dispatch cites The London Times saying Batavia telegraphed the Dutch capture of the Sultan’s family in the Achin mountains amid decades of Dutch-Achin war over suzerainty. Reports note the Sultan was previously believed killed. Achin lies in northern Sumatra.
Italian composer Pietro Mascagni will serve as temporary director of the Thomas Orchestra in Chicago and resume his U S tour. He seeks a capitalized manager to back a successful journey as requests from many Chicagoans poured in for another performance at the Auditorium Theatre.
The Navy will build the battleship Connecticut at the Brooklyn Yard while Newport News builds the Louisiana under a bid of 3,990,000 dollars. The government yard will employ about 400 workers at a time for the Connecticut, with completion aimed at forty-one months. Newport News expects 1,000 to 4,500 workers as progress unfolds.
advertisement notes the New York Central connects with all major lines at Chicago St Louis Cincinnati or Montreal enabling direct access to every trans continental route.
Venezuelan revolutionists led by Gen. Riera engage government troops near Core at Caigarzo as armistice ends. Government command rests with Gen. Refereno Castillo while Riera’s forces allegedly deploy artillery. Rumors place Vic en te Gomez and others departing Caracao toward Coro area.
United States Minister Bowen and Venezuelan Foreign Minister Baralt discussed Roosevelt’s refusal to act as arbitrator. They proposed sending the dispute to The Hague with a commission including allied powers, Venezuela, and a U.S. delegate. Germany pledged no immediate payment and offered a customs-guaranteed loan.
A Rome dispatch reports semi official word that under special agreements the blockade of the Venezuelan coast by the allies will continue during arbitration of the issues.
The Red D Line steamship Maracaibo arrived at Guayra at 2 pm, landed passengers and mails, and departed for Willemstad. British cruiser Charybdis was seen yesterday and again this afternoon, communicating with Tribune, then moving toward Trinidad.
Senor Baralt urged President Castro to promote Senor Pulido Chargé dAffaires of the Venezuelan Government in Washington and to appoint Isaac Capriles son in law of the late President Crespo as Secretary of Legation for the Venezuelan mission.
In Schenectady on December 28 a large rat jumped from a closet at Mrs. Samuel Talbow’s grocery, startling her enough to drop a lamp. Oil ignited, her dress caught fire, and a passer-by extinguished the blaze. The store was ruined by the fire.
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