18 Feb 1902
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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1902
Page
1
Baku reports from Shemakha detail a devastating earthquake death toll of 2000, with 4000 houses ruined and 34 surrounding villages struck. A nearby Marasy volcano eruption sent lava, flames, and a new crevasse. rescue teams and Red Cross aid reach the area as geologic upheaval disrupts the Geonchuka river.
Conor O Kelly Member of Parliament for North Mayo was released from Castlebar Prison yesterday. He spoke at a Claremorris meeting and criticized grabbers and magistrates as Punch and Judy Justices. He noted friends avoid prison due to associations with certain jailed people but remained unconcerned about others.
The Times correspondent in St. Petersburg notes crime is increasing in Russia with 222 offenses per 100000 population recorded last year. The report highlights a steady upward trend in criminal activity across the country.
King Leopold is confined to his apartments in Brussels as doctors order strict precautions for a throat affection. The monarch’s health has prompted officials to safeguard his surroundings during the illness.
Stocks strong. Wheat No 2 red 88 1 4c corn No 2 mix oats No 2 mixed butter Western creamery 20c settee middling 81 3 16c iron Northern No 1 foundry 18 dollars. Burnett's Extract of Vanilla is the leader all the world over. Use no other. Adv.
Paris reports in The Times say the Marquis Ito sought pacts with France Russia or Germany but failed. Britain and Japan were already negotiating the British Japanese treaty, with both sides preferring no partition of China. Japan was not hostile to China or Korea, and both powers aimed to elevate China’s status and power.
In London on February 18 the House of Lords failed to secure a hearing for a bill to abolish the conscientious objection clause in vaccination. The government opposes immediate repeal, pledging only to remove the clause when the time limit expires next year, while praising vigilance on lymph quality and public health. Lords Halsbury and Balfour of Burleigh argue compulsory vaccination cannot be absolute.
A Shanghai dispatch states Sheng has appointed Robert E. Bredon, Deputy Inspector General of Imperial Maritime Customs, as Associate Commissioner to represent China in revising commercial treaties. Abolition of likin duties remains central, but provincial resistance and fiscal changes complicate progress. International conference may be needed after British commission concludes work.
The Paris correspondent of The Times reports Lieut Diraison of the navy, author of Les Maritimes in its fifty fifth edition, will embark on a literary career with a series of lectures next Friday at the Bodiniere Theatre on the women of the Pacific islands and Madagascar.
Paris dispatch reports M. Cavaignac deputy for Saint-Calais made violent remarks in Vesoul under Patrie Francaise League sponsorship provoking a duel challenge from M. Renault ex-Chief of Floquet’s Cabinet. The encounter was set for today.
From Blizzard to Sunny Clime Seaboard and Alr Line Ry offer the Florida and Metropolitan Limited train leaving New York daily at 12 55 P M, rails to Southern Pines Pinehurst Camden and all Florida points. Office 1183 Broadway Adv.
Mr Vreeland outlines the Interurban Company complex financing tied to a 23 million payment from stockholders. He says the Interurban stock was issued to itself, now worth far more than capital, with debentures to cover the difference. He notes control of the Third Avenue Road remains with the Metropolitan, which leases it for 999 years, and provides figures on new securities totaling 64 million, possibly rising to 84 million.
A bill to license cats, drafted by Boston journalist Miss Helen M. Winslow, would require city and town assessors to list all cats by May 1 annually and issue licenses on July 1 for cats aged three months or more at 50 cents each. Licensed cats would wear collars bearing the owner's name.
The Overland Limited offers premier travel to California via Chicago and North Western Union Pacific and Southern Pacific. Bus offices at 461, 2x7, and 349 Broadway advertise this luxury service.
London dispatch cites Cologne Gazette Washington view that U S expresses strong sentiment toward Prince Henry. High official says invitations declined by Richmond Atlanta and other Southern towns while others lament brief stops. The United States regards the visit as nearly equal to an Imperial visit, with curiosity yielding to serious sentiment.
Palm Beach Fla Feb 17 Admiral Dewey received a Washington dispatch asking if he would dine with Prince Henry of Prussia on Feb 28 at 7 30 PM. Dewey replied he regretted not accepting the invitation as Mrs Dewey is too ill for him to leave her.
Jewelry peddler Frank Gens from the Lower East Side was assaulted by two men in a dark Chrystie Street tenement hall while being robbed of watches and diamonds valued at $500. A pursuing police officer seized one suspect, Joseph Romano of Prince Street, who carried snuff a stiletto and a revolver. Gens suffered facial injuries from snuff and a brutal struggle. another victim, Samuel Dekosky of Broadway, was robbed in the same hall about a month earlier.
Matteawan N Y Feb 17 The sixtieth anniversary of Mr and Mrs Charles H Brett was observed at the home of Mr and Mrs Alexander C Mackey where they are living Mrs Brett formerly Amanda Mackey born Plattskill Ulster County Sept 6 1817 the wedding took place Feb 17 1842 Mr Brett was born Aug 22 1817 in the village They have three living children Charles Howard Brett Lawrence Kan Mrs Oliver Martin Jenks Newark N J and Everett James Brett New York
In Peoria Illinois on February 17 the Trust and Independent distillers began price cutting with a 3 cent reduction to a 1.28 dollar basis. A further cut appeared likely after the initial cent drop earlier today. The move signals an ongoing battle over pricing in the industry.
GROTON Mass Feb 17 The President's son shows continued favorable progress in convalescence from pneumonia per statement by Dr Warren
Southern Railway advertises the Palm Limited route with daily New York departures at 12 40 noon except Sunday and two other fast trains daily. New York office locations listed at 271 Broadway and 1185 Broadway.
The War Revenue Reduction bill passed the House without debate by unanimous vote after minority leader Richardson requested present consideration. Democrats attacked the rule as gagging debate while Republicans defended it, ending with passage 278 to 0. House adjourned at 2:50 P. M.
To the Southwest Via Atlanta and Montgomery One day in Atlanta using Seaboard Air Line Ry.s train 27 known as Seaboard Fast Mall leaving W. 23d Street Ferry P. R. R. 12 10 Sleeper open 10 P. M. Office 1,183 Broadway Adv.
An advertisement extols Deerfoot Farm Sausages signaling rising consumer health concern over poorly prepared foods. It asserts Deerfoot stands for purity daintiness and cleanliness as a marketing point.
A historic blizzard struck January 1899, dumping up to nearly 15 inches of snow with 40 mph winds across New York. The storm halted trolley and railroad traffic, buried sidewalks, and disrupted Wall Street, the Stock Exchange, and construction sites while workers battled to reach offices.
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