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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1902
Page
15
Charles E. Hands notes London's weather and streets fall into a second place as New York surges with underground rail, far-reaching street upheavals, and skylines of steel and marble. He argues London once led in ambiance but New York now leads in bold urban transformation.
In New Orleans a canary with club feet, found by Mrs. Sucher, sings beautifully and is sent to Tulane Avenue's Children Hospital. The bird, lacking grace in movement, becomes a poignant example for crippled youngsters, inspiring them with its resilient song and spirit.
Mrs. Helen L. Grenfell state superintendent seeks a third term against Miss Emma Herey Arapahoe County superintendent in a bitter fall contest. Grenfell sits as silver Republican on a fusion ticket, Herey a Democrat with a strong county record. Personalities flare as campaign intensifies and rivals avoid each other on the street.
A Welsh correspondent reports an Amroth Churchyard stone for John Rees who died October 17, 1824 aged 249 years. An Irish record from Ballysallagh notes Dennis Grady allegedly died in 1727 aged 440 years. The piece plays with exaggerated longevity to contrast with natural laws.
A hunting party from the Harlan ranch near Sheet Iron and St. John peaks tracked a large brown bear in the Coast Range. After a fierce encounter in the brush the bear killed four dogs, received five shots, and died about a half mile away. dressed weight over 600 pounds, possibly over 800 pounds alive.
The Pall Mall Gazette discusses the coronation ring, detailing its resetting, finger size notes, and varying traditions from Richard II to Queen Victoria. It covers glove removal, hand choices for placement, and differences in blessings across reigns including Charles II and James II.
The London Globe reports from The Bulletin Economique of Indo China that Japan's mercantile fleet expanded from 1908 to 1901 with steamers and sailing ships rising to 942 and 3 416 vessels respectively. Tonnage increased by 787 392 tons for steamers and 294 562 tons for sailing ships. Japan now fields 21 steamers over 6 000 tons and can supply its own skippers and engineers. By last June ship officers with captain certificates totaled 15 412, 15 108 Japanese and 304 foreigners.
A Cornell College of Agriculture paper explains selecting diets by occupation and needs. It covers protein, fats, carbohydrates, and ash, noting protein builds tissue while fats and carbs supply heat and energy, with ash required for bones.
The London Telegraph reports Berlin shows a consistent excess of male births. In 1900 Berlin recorded 57,077 boys to 25,168 girls, with males increasing by 1,909 more than females. From 1891 to 1900 the average annual male surplus was 1,361 per decade. The record year noted is 1820 with 525 boys per 1,000 births.
The Indianapolis Journal notes exPresident J. H. Martin of Moore's Hill College delivered a Broadway Methodist Church lecture on Abraham Lincoln. He praised Lincoln's gentleness, devotion to common soldiers, and sought to honor his sympathy through stories of hospital visits and the letter to Mrs. Bixby, ending with Lincoln’s role in saving the Union and his posthumous national reverence.
Florence A. Fensham, dean of the American College for Girls in Constantinople, becomes the first woman awarded the B D in the Chicago Theological Seminary convocation. The New England born scholar studied at Albany Mansfield College Oxford and Constantinople College, returning to teach in the East next August. She oversees two hundred students, many graduates becoming instructors or nurses.
A short House notice in Baton Rouge on May 21 introduces a joint resolution to amend Article 63 of the Louisiana Constitution to restore gubernatorial succession. Led by sugar planter Mr. Ventress, the move signals early 1904 campaign efforts, aiming to clear the way for Gov. Heard and curb Judge Blanchard’s rival prospects.
About sixty Texas veterans of the Mexican War, aged 72 to 85, meet in Fort Worth for their annual reunion. Speeches by Mayor Powell and President George F. Finlay praise their service, with Roosevelt and Varina Davis sending greetings and memories of the era.
The Cincinnati Bankers Club heard James J. Hooker discuss Cuba’s resources and sugar trade prospects under favorable US legislation. He argued sugar prices are set by large markets rather than by refiners, noting Cuba’s growing citrus output and new Havana and Matanzas banking branches. Charles B. Murray praised Cincinnati’s trade role and German-heritage links, highlighting exports and wealth distribution. Griffith noted New York banks shrinking deposits due to reserve practices, while Chicago, St. Louis, and Cincinnati banks amass funds from interior deposits.
A prisoner before a preliminary hearing asks for a menu change rather than a venue change. He quips that the sheriff attempted to corner corned beef supplies, prompting amusement in the courtroom.
Detroit Free Press notes Edmonia Mrs Topnotch drew attention at a colonial reception with a superior frock, contrasting with the Dames’ attire. The remark frames her as stylish and notable in the event.
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