24 Mar 1902
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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1902
Page
1
Schalkburger and companions arrived at Balmoral under safe conduct after crossing British lines from the Free State. Negotiations with Lord Kitchener in Pretoria point to possible peace talks, while commander Botha remains sidelined. King Edward sails for a yachting cruise with planned port appearances. Palm Sunday ceremonies mark palms distributed in churches. A Swedish torpedo project reportedly shows promising results.
Acting President Schalk Burger F W Reitz and Commandants Lucas Meyer Krogh arrived in Pretoria on a special train from Balmoral about fifty miles east. They may seek peace talks with Lord Kitchener and Boer generals while British lines hold their ground. News of the visit sparks cautious hope in London of possible peace talks amid uncertain motives and censorship.
District Attorney Jerome declined publication comments on Florence Burns discharge as police say no new evidence or suspects have emerged. The force continues reviewing all known facts, seeking clues about Brooks rooms, timing, and possible accomplices. A coroner's jury plans an inquest next Wednesday as officers pursue elusive motives.
Utica March 22 A trust forms to control Erie Canal forwarding traffic. The New York and Western Transportation Company capitalized at 210000 aims to secure all canal boats from New York Buffalo Rochester Syracuse Troy Utica and other points. Proponents include George W Stillwell Henry Gallagher Groves E Morris Paul A Rochester John A Sullivan and others seeking to reduce towing fees and ministerial costs as canal tonnage rose last year due to Pan American rail traffic.
The Official Caucasus Gazette says a Rothschilds petroleum works strike at Batoum led hundreds to demand jail releases. Police repelled the mob, who attacked the jail. thirty workers were killed and one soldier wounded amid the clash near the Black Sea port.
Manila reports four new cholera infections and two more deaths while authorities tighten health measures. General Chaffee shifts 3d Infantry to the Grant, delaying its schedule to avoid exposure. Five provincial cases are noted. A Mindanao Moro clash wounds a Signal Corps member as a detachment is attacked near Paran-Paran. The transport Tuford arrives with infantry and cavalry detachments aboard.
Peking reports little debate among diplomats and Chinese on the Franco-Russian declaration, seen as promoting peace. Chinese press laments humiliation and compares China to Korea, while the Foreign Office plans independent ministers to Italy, Austria, and Spain. Empress Dowager names Wun Ma Lun to head Imperial University, succeeding Rev. W A P Martin. Jayne's Expectorant ad varies in the column.
Park-aye residents between Thirty-sixth and Forty-second streets protest rapid transit tunnel work. They plan a meeting at Murray Hill Hotel to demand outside engineers inspect the shaft and may seek an injunction or Mayor Low's aid to halt work.
A large black dog known as Danger, living around New Chambers Street and New Bowery, bit five year old Lilly Martin in Oak Street. Dr. Cooke treated her injuries. dog reportedly drunk, not rabid. Neighbors described the dog as ownerless, frequently fed or starved, and often intoxicated at the saloon near his quarters. Police could not locate the animal after the attack.
In Port au Prince on March 2 Gabriel who claimed French citizenship was executed after firing a revolver shot. General Cameau, former aide to ex President Leritime, heads the police. Haytian government argues Gabriel was Haytian, while the French Minister asserts French citizenship. Gabriel left seven children and a French warship note awaits Paris. Quiet dominates after the event.
Kingston March 22 Judge GD Hasbrouck counsel for Sheriff Dike said Colonel Dike will immediately appeal Judge Gaynor’s decision to the Appellate Court. This stay would block Guden from reclaiming the sheriff’s office while the appeal proceeds.
Detective George H Quackenbos of the Barge Office fought off attackers while processing migrants for Ellis Island. A runner attempted to abduct eleven Italians, drawing a seven inch dirk and slashing the detective's coat. Quackenbos subdued him and arrested the group, seizing razors dirks and stilettos from the others. District Attorney Jerome warned of a looming police shakeup to enforce excise laws and praised Commissioner Partridge while pledging reform.
President Zelaya has accepted Costa Rican President Iglesias’s invitation to visit Limón to discuss the Nicaragua Canal. The trip depends on U S Senate approval of the canal bill and dates are not set. The note also mentions the Black Diamond Express rail service operating between New York and Buffalo.
Washington dispatch reports growing disenchantment with William J Bryan among Democrats in Congress. Senior senators and representatives criticize his interference in legislation and hint at replacing him as 1904 nomination looms. Plans favor electing Senator Martin to chair the Congress Campaign Committee with ex-Congressman Cable steering campaign management, leveraging railroad ties to bolster funds and Western seats.
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