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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1902
Page
1
The piece describes R J Seddon premiering New Zonta era, alongside roles as colonial treasurer and defense minister. It notes his long career, daily walks, and retirement wealth, then jumps to unrelated items about Bertram and Rockefeller, Kumamoto, and Halifax factory probes, finishing with a tour through Near East trade, Irish lord lieutenant kiss ban, and Chinese emperor sacrifices.
A French entomologist, M. Dagan, tested many insect species as food both raw and cooked and cites travelers' experiences. He discourages spiders but finds cockroaches tasty in soup, caterpillars light and digestible, and locusts prized by Bedouins. he notes African natives and Frenchmen enjoy them.
The excerpt describes Bearded catacombs and an extensive sewer tunnel system beneath Paris that houses mushroom farms. Annually about 100,000 pounds of mushrooms are produced for consumption. An army of peasants works on the farms, entering only via a fragile central ladder into each pit.
A Toledo inventor named Winitard HecketéF patents more than one ‘hun’ ry device, including a 19th century trimeter oiler. The filing outlines several unusual mechanical concepts and brandish terms, reflecting early experimentation with portable tools and engines in the period.
An explosion at the Rolling Mill mine in Cambria Steel Company in Johnstown Pennsylvania causes massive loss of life. Initial reports list 175 dead with over 100 entombed, later updated as 143 confirmed dead with more still missing. Survivors include 600 workers with heavy rescue efforts directed at Klondike district.
Pretoria on July 11 reports Red Cross records place Boer casualties at about 3,700 killed and 32,000 captured with 700 of the captured dying. Boer field forces are estimated at around 75,000 in number.
A cablegram from Havana reports Minister Squiers informs commissioner Pepper that the new Cuban republic has accepted the invitation to take part in the Louisiana Purchase Exposition.
Sunday night storm devastates crops and property across Hartland Wisconsin. A barn on George Molster's farm near Merton blew down and killed two of Mr Lemke's children, outlining the tragic losses from the weather event.
In Van Buren Arkansas on July 12 Richard Jones a well known farmer living near Belmont was killed when a runaway team struck his wagon. Two children with him suffered severe injuries and their skulls were fractured. Respite was granted in Springfield Illinois by Gov Yates concerning a separate case involving Toombs sentencing in Louis Ge.
Manila July 12 Captain James A. Ryan of the Fifteenth Cavalry faces a court martial for unnecessary severity to natives, with belief he will be acquitted. Gen Maxilon, convicted of treason at Cebu, is sentenced to ten years in prison and a $2000 fine. Gen Noviso, his co-accused, gets seven years and a similar fine. Gen Davis hands command in Mindanao to Gen Sumner as both generals tour Camp Vickers where American Moros stand. Cholera spread eases slightly due to rain. totals reach 2181 cases and 1718 deaths in Manila and 12476 cases and 957 deaths in provinces. Chaffee orders enforcement of Roosevelt’s Philippine pacification proclamation. officers told to focus on military duties.
In Eldora a military camp of Company F under Adjutant Everts and Captain Everts has drawn attention as investigators probe recent outrages. A covert group, aided by officers, reportedly threatened residents including African Americans while a thorough inquiry targets those responsible.
In Minneapolis on July 12 a plan for a national body of grade teachers to be named the National Teachers Federation was adopted. Elementary teachers will be eligible for membership. The convention closed with estimates of 20 000 to 25 000 attendees and 45 department meetings plus six general sessions featuring leading U S speakers. Resolutions urged Congress to create a Department of Education with a cabinet head and to restore the Bible to schools. Also noted is a report from Eldorado Kansas July 9 about Jessie Moorison convicted June 28 of a stomach crime.
Washington reports Cuban Minister Quesada stating inland Cuba is tranquil from end to end and the people are resolved to endure hardship to preserve independence. He cites generals and provincial governors supporting Palma and notes pessimism over reciprocity but belief it will return. If reciprocity fails, sugar mills may close and workers lose jobs.
Washington July 12 annual report of the auditor of the treasury department shows 96 483 accounts examined and audited involving receipts and disbursements totaling 5 378 110 584 against 39 020 accounts with receipts and disbursements of 5 806 761 014 for the period.
The defendant, after three trials, was sentenced in June 1900 to twenty five years in the penitentiary for cutting her throat with a razor. A motion for a new trial was overruled, and Miss Morrison accepted the sentence with little reaction.
In Oyster Bay on Thursday, Ethel Roosevelt fell when a saddle girth slipped while riding with her brothers. She was dragged 15 feet but saved by her calm riding and recovered to finish the ride. In Peoria, heavy rains caused a Lake Erie & Western freight wreck near Armdale. The eastbound train crossed a bridge and plunged into a creek. engineer John Krieger was badly hurt and fireman Samuel Marsh is missing and presumed buried.
The mob targeted three prominent colored residents including President Als ton, Prof. Lott, and Rev. Mr. Green amid a large disturbance. One white man was wounded, with authorities planning arrests soon. Governor Yates arranged ammunition and troops to Eldorado, while Eldorado’s mayor pledged cooperation as tensions remained high.
Oscar Reinke 20 and a machinist at Buht malleable works died after shooting himself through the heart following a misunderstanding with Pauline Clarke 17. He expired in her arms before 946 Vinewood avenue after a band concert at Clark park.
Secretary Root reports Acting Gov Wright in the Philippines denies the charge of proselytizing Catholic students in Philippine schools. The cablegram notes a complete investigation was conducted into the allegations.
In Waseca Minnesota on July 8 Adam Mish man and his sister were killed while milking cows in a barn basement when a windstorm tore the barn apart. Two others were buried in debris for over two hours but were rescued by neighbors before suffocating. A July 11 message from Water New York notes Cherbourg telegram announcing Rear Admiral Furnier attended wireless telegraphy experiments on the submarine Britan with underwater communication success.
The Louisigna Purchase board of directors announces a policy to close Sundays, extending across the entire operation period and restricting access through gates. The move aims to regulate activity and enforce closure during the stated duration.
Fire swept Bear Creek Wisconsin thirty miles northwest of Appleton destroying a dozen stores the post office the Chicago and Northwestern depot and a lumber mill by noon. The blaze started Friday morning in a millinery store. Loss may reach $100 000 residents fought the fire with buckets.
London reports an authorized statement indicating the king has made excellent progress and his medical advisers believe he is strong enough to be moved from London. A change of air is deemed necessary as the heating process advances, with plans for him to depart Buckingham Palace Tuesday for the naval yacht at Portsmouth.
Davenport docket reports Mate Dan Green acquitted after an inquest into the killing of two counterfeit medicine fakirs who terrorized passengers aboard the steamer Dubuque at Rock Island. Green said he acted in self defense when he shot the men as they boarded the vessel.
Washington July 11 The Vatican stands by its refusal to withdraw Philippine friars from the islands and a government notice says troops will not protect them, signaling that Filipinos are certain to expel the friars.
Made in Record Springfield I July 9 Fast mail No 1 on the Baltimore Ohio Southwestern railroad ran a record fast trip from Washington Indiana to East St Louis covering 165 miles in 158 minutes.
Springfield July 12 Governor Yates declined to pardon William A Paulsen after he was convicted of receiving deposits at the Central Trust and Savings bank of Chicago during its solvent period.
In Beatrice Nebraska on July 9 the famed stallion Linden Tree, once gifted by the sultan of Turkey to Gen. Grant and later to Gen. Li-W. Colby, died at a ripe age of 30. The Panama canal route discussion is noted but unclear in detail.
Des Moines faces mass homelessness after floods driven by levee failures. Over 5,000 people displaced, with property losses estimated near a million dollars. The Ninth Street levee breach flooded wholesale districts, washing out switches and damaging infrastructure. many residents fled as water rose past 21 feet, the highest since 1851.
Arch Conley, an Indian, and Dick Fleming, a white man, were hanged on the same scaffold in Salisbury North Carolina. Conley was executed for the murder of a young Negro last November and Fleming for assaulting a white woman last February.
In July 1944 Fort de France Port of France residents fled in panic as Mont Pelee erupted with hours of rumbling. Many carried scant clothing as chaos spread, while emergency arrivals and aid efforts began. The report notes accompanying post office receipts rising nationwide.
A collage of brief items reports fires in Toronto and Woodbyes, political renominations, treasury warnings, baptist gatherings, and city council moves. It notes Denver author deaths, Homestead census figures, labor strides despite strikes, patent moves in Cuba, Yellowstone warden, and counterfeit coins. Also mentioned are Red Cross figures, militia calls, and educational census shifts alongside prominent accidents and political shifts in Wisconsin and New York.
Readable fragments show LIVESTOCK and GRAIN sections with July and September prices. Cattle hogs and sheep listings reference Texas, Chicago, and New York origins with native steer and block stock mentions. Grain notes include Wheat and Corn with calendar month markers and price slates.
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