24 Feb 1903
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1903
Page
1
An advertisement urges mothers to give Vinol Wind Wine of Cod Liver Oil to children who seem pale, listless, or weak. It claims Vinol aids appetite, digestion, and growth, includes a testimonial from Sanse Pickermye, and promises refunds if buyers are not satisfied.
Washington reports continued efforts toward a two state compromise for Arizona and New Mexico. The Spooner plan would admit Arizona when Montezuma population reaches 700000 with 300000 in Arizona, while Democrats demand a date or annual census. Republicans foresee a conference and possible counter proposal, with few senators sure of progress. In Baltimore, eight workers were rescued after a fire damaged the Keyser building, with losses from 0 to 33000 dollars.
In Dover the 21 Democrats move to back Kenney for the short term and Saulsbury for the long term, reversing prior caucus lines with Regular Republicans. Addicks supporters see a shift as Democrats seek a coalition, while a separate sermon denounces Addicksism and calls for state interests over party lines.
The winning design for the Grant Memorial in Washington costs 250000 and was submitted by Treaty M. Shrady of New York. It features a long terrace forming a platform with central figures and side groups of artillery and cavalry, a resting Grant without a sword, and a central infantry relief. The monument spans 262 feet 2 inches wide and 69 feet deep, with the platform 5 feet 4 inches above ground.
An immense New Orleans crowd witnessed Rexs triumphal entry and the Krewe of Proteus pageant. Admiral Schley and General Wheeler were extolled as dukes with a loving cup presented to Schley. Proteus staged Cleopatra in 20 floats, then hosted a ball at the French Opera House. Notables included Miss Roosevelt and Miss Root, with guests from most states and foreign observers.
Washington. February 24. The War Department informs state governors that riot cartridges are prepared for immediate issue on demand. The new ammunition, designed to repel rioters, uses two projectiles in the mouth rather than a single bullet. Cartridge contents include smokeless powder and a lead tin alloy shell coated with paraffin.
New York police recover 3400 dollars in jewelry after arresting Louis Messier an 18 year old bell boy charged with robbing the hotel where he worked. John Cullen 22 a telephone operator is also under arrest tied to the haul. Police expect a third man linked to hotel thefts across the eastern seaboard.
Workmen uncover six ancient vaults in City Hall Park while demolishing the Hall of Records. The dungeons, built 147 years ago by the British, housed patriots during revolutionary times. Ethan Allen is known to have occupied a cell, and Nathan Hale may have been confined there until execution nearby. The structure was refitted in 1830 and used for municipal offices since.
Porto Cabello February 24 Venezuelan gunboat Restaurador, captured by Germany, was handed to Venezuelan authorities. Commander Chalbaud with an interpreter and German Commodore Scheder boarded the ship at 11 o clock to effect delivery. At 12 30 the German flag was lowered, and by 2 o clock the Restaurador hoisted the Venezuelan colors and was handed over to Chalbaud. The Vineta then steamed out of the port.
The Supreme Court ruled in favor of Ad Air Dewey and his fleet officers on prize money for Manila salvage, while decide against Sampson and Maria Teresa claims. It held salvage value or cost did not alter prize status and dismissed naval prize awards linked to the Maria Teresa and related vessels. It also reversed lower court condemnation of Maria Teresa and related property as lawful prize, ordering dismissal of claims against the officers involved.
Washington feb 94 the house committee on merchant marine and fisheries refused to report senator Hanna s ship subsidy bill by a 10 to 6 vote Those in favor: Grosvenor Ohio Young Pennsylva nia Green Massachusetts Fordney Michigan Wachter Maryland Littlefield Maine Against: Hopkins Illinois Minor Wisconsin Stevens Minnesota Jones Washington Spight New York Dems Vis count von Quadt heads to Berlin to report to foreign office and audience with the emperor Justice Shiras retires from the supreme court sea wall corner stone laid in Galveston with 1 500 000 project progress and harbor ceremony
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