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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1902
Page
6
A wide United States and world political and weather summary recaps senate discussions on army criticism rights and land committee topics, plus house actions on a census bureau and currency reform. It notes disasters and incidents in Chicago, St Louis, and elsewhere, with shipwrecks, fires, and political shifts shaping ongoing events.
Senator Morgan of Alabama urged absolute free trade between the United States proper and the Philippine islands. The Senate discussed the bill fixing judges salaries and an amendment to set lawmakers pay at 7500 annually. House action included repealing most war revenue taxes. A Chinaman named Tom You was hanged for Bloom murder in Bay Center. Other items covered included Roosevelt curbing federal pay requests, treasury gold at a record, Boer War costs, Portland murder sentence, and various crime and trade notes.
The New Jersey legislature elected John F. Dryden of Newark to the United States Senate. Rear Admiral Lew Kimberly, famed for wartime bravery and the Samoa hurricane, died in West Newton Massachusetts. Elizabeth Shoemaker died in Monmouth at age 100 years 2 months. Byron Terrill, famed Kansas stage driver, died at Geuda Springs. Charles F. Pearce, ex St Louis congressman, died in St Louis. Dr A B Miller, longtime Waynesburg College president, died in Waynesburg Pennsylvania. Congressman Charles F. Sprague reportedly died at a sanitarium.
The Havana postal account of Neely shows a deficit of 250. The report notes the shortage amid other global items including marines found delirious in Samar, Dumont's airship trials, the German emperor's birthday honors, and Holland offering diplomatic help to Britain in Boer peace talks.
Across cities, figures note 177 Carnegie libraries costing 17.5 million dollars, ward counts in major cities, and royal honors. Obscure snippets report Mrs. McKinley opposing a Hotel McKinley name, Spanish politicians fearing Alfonso west May coronation, and Marconi receiving orders from King Victor Emmanuel.
A fashion article outlines dainty exclusive house gowns and jackets for Lent with velvet gowns lace trims and empire tea gowns in blue Touisine and ivory tones. It notes increased social visibility of home wear and introduces tea gowns negligees and breakfast jackets with decorative jewels and bold fabrics, urging originality and tasteful exclusiveness.
An editorial arguing the American woman’s rise in business signals a global shift. It cites Germany's female workforce, anticipates Europe following, and asks if the business woman will become universal across nations and industries.
In a united cry the text proclaims that the business woman has become universal, signaling a shift in role and influence across sectors as Wills enters a new era of professional prominence.
The Vatican spans about 134 acres with walls 1151 by 767 feet and a park hosting villas for summer refuge. Since 1870 the pope has been a theoretical prisoner within the walls under extra territoriality, with civil authority barred. The complex houses 20 courts 17 chapels including the Sistine Chapel, 1,000 halls and 11,000 rooms, 2,200 people employed, and the Swiss guard among them. The Last Judgment fresco by Michaelangelo suffers from dampness and cracking.
An eastern exchange cites harsh working hours for London shop assistants often 12 to 13 hours daily six days a week with some up to 100 hours weekly. Workers endure restless days, minimal rest, crowded dusty shops, and constant pressure to satisfy supervisors and the public.
The passage asserts that humans require sunlight as plants do and reassures freckles from sun exposure are unfounded, citing strong authority from Ladies' Home Journal. It emphasizes sun as essential and harmless regarding freckles.
A Washington Democrat notes that flattery flatters a man when asked for advice, even if the advisor knows nothing about the queried subject. The remark underscores how praise can influence perception and response in political discourse.
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