11 Jan 1902
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1902
Page
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A garbled excerpt hints at a Portnightly Review piece urging adoption of a strategy in Boer War fighting. It notes a leading public figure, Cinnties Bilke, as a top white authority, with speculation about an outbreak of speeches planned at a public event.
An incendiary fire in Gaines Pa on January 11 destroyed six frame buildings along Main Street and damaged the Gaines hotel. John Goodman and H Ruggles lost their homes. Goodman and wife escaped barefoot in their night clothes. Total loss about $30,160 with assistance from Galeton arriving.
Navy dispatch from Cavite reports Rear Admiral Rodgers noting Major Walter and marines completed a ten day march across Samar from Lansing to Bahey. They killed 13 insurgents and captured a captain, a lieutenant, and four men amid hostile action. Also mention of Samar island fighting against American sovereignty and Balangiga massacre background. In Pittsburg hockey, Queens and Bankers tie after second half. Queens decline extra time.
Admiral Walker reports formal offer of sale of the Panama Canal for 40 060 000 dollars. The package includes excavations, Panama railroad interests, machinery, hospitals, maps, drawings, plans and records, plus large land grants from Colombia with a clear title. Colombia supports U S completion of the canal and will facilitate the work while protecting its interests. The Nicaraguan Canal bill moves to the Senate with a committee hearing likely.
In Osceola eight miles above McKeesport Martin O Hara 18 and sister Mary 15 drowned while skating on the Youghiogheny River Their brother James 8 was saved by nearby workers Their mother witnessed their plunge and leapt after them but two bodies not recovered The rescue of the mother and James followed bystanders. New York also reports Christopher Miller 9 hanged himself in his son's home after grieving his sister Jan 7 and tunnel accident news.
Reeves testifies at resumed trial detailing a scheme involving Neely Rathbone and others to burn stamps worth over 210000, with $1500 advanced and $673 returned. Neely Rathbone's plans included misappropriation, falsified credits, and alleged schemes to influence Cuba governance. Reeves recounts conversations about burning stamps and shared profits, and a large embezzlement scheme uncovered before arrest.
In Uniontown Pennsylvania on January 11 a mining tragedy at New Sharon Steel mines eight miles west of Uniontown left William Jenkins, shift boss, fatally stabbed by Henry Grant, a former drilling machine operator turned helper. Grant, angered by job changes, attacked Jenkins as workers left, then fled amid the confusion. Jenkins died almost instantly from the wound.
Washington January 11 laborers in government departments will join the civil service under presidential orders to be issued soon. Inclusions will be department by department not in bulk with no action on temporary appointments until Congress makes them permanent. Applicants evaluated by experience and recommendations, veterans given preference. Jackson Mississippi January 11 state Senate endorses Admiral Dewey Schley court of inquiry ruling and opposes textbooks crediting other officers for the Santiago victory. measures go to the house for concurrence. Lexington Kentucky January 11 Lieutenant Commander Lucien Young, invited brother in Lexington since Havana duties, to Washington for promotion examination to commander. Washington January 11 Secretary Gage to remain until February 1 due to scheduling. Governor Shaw telegram prompted extension.
James Doyle former Standard Oil local manager filed suit against Standard Oil and Brilliant Light Co claiming 25 000 and alleging a conspiracy to ruin his business and control Lexington oil markets. He accuses representatives of threats deception false arrests and false reports to drive away patrons and force him from his post.
Baltimore officials consider selling the city’s Western Maryland railroad stake. The bid is to be set by the mayor, comptroller, and city register, with an ordinance authorizing sale at a price equal to the road’s indebtedness, over $12 million.
A blaze in Mount Vernon Texas yesterday ravaged the Shields and the Hil hotels and six business houses. Total losses are estimated around $100,000 with insurance coverage about the same. Officials are investigating the cause and assessing the damage to the business district.
Rear Admiral W. S. Schley and his wife arrived in Savannah, an hour and a half late, to a throng at the depot. Mayor Meyers and aldermen welcomed him, a reception followed at city hall, and Mme Nordica's theater appearance drew enthusiastic cheers that paused the show.
The Hopkins bill to create a permanent census bureau gains general support in the House with opposition to its current form. Members demand civil service protections for existing employees, and the bill is recommitted to report a detailed organization plan including civil service coverage. A separate bill grants Mrs. McKinley free mailing privilege for life.
Berlin January 11 reports place Herr Krupp as Germanys wealth leader with an income between 20 and 21 million marks per year. The next richest is believed to be coal master Herr Von Thiele-Winckler with 5 to 6 million. Dozens earn over 1.6 million and 2,774 individuals have incomes above 106,000 marks. Also notes a Cleveland bank failure and new Delaware mining company incorporations.
Investigation into the tunnel horror reports repeated failed torpedo detonations during inspections. Engineer Wisker may be freed on $10,000 bail as charges possible include manslaughter in the deathly probe. New power changes planned as Park avenue tunnel shifts from steam to electric within a year. plus boxing results from Philadelphia and Baltimore bouts.
J M French noted as the oldest showman and once among the wealthiest horse owners in the United States died at his Detroit home Thursday night at age 71. He was known as the original 40 camel barn Wagon man and owned J M French's grand circus and Wevyptian caravan. Cresceus Earned $70,000 Last Year. Toledo. ., Jan. 11. George Beetcham, owner and driver of Cresceus, reported the horse earned more than $70,000 in purses and exhibition money nationwide. The horse is at the Ketcham farm awaiting rest. Counterfeiters Jailed. Wilkes-Barre, Pa. Jan. i Felix Faskovitch and Stanley Hendricks, suspected gang members, were jailed in default of $2,000 bail each by U S Commissioner Hahn amid a rise in counterfeit money in the area. Hobson Declines to Talk Politics. Charleston, D C., Jan. 11 Captain R J Hobson arrived to oversee the naval exhibit and declined to discuss a possible Alabama congressional bid.
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