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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1902
Page
6
A compact digest recaps notable events from the past week, highlighting key people, places, dates, and outcomes in concise items. The column emphasizes local and regional happenings with brisk summaries and period voice.
A wide United States agenda covers congressional action on anti-anarchy measures and a Philippines representative government bill. Senate and house debated canal routes and fiscal laws, while a postmaster general can extend free city delivery. International notes include Taft on church state in the Philippines and papal honors for the American commission.
Dr John H Barrows president of Overlin college at Oberlin died of pneumonia Col Dallas Bache retired US army surgeon died at his home in San Diego Cal Indiana democrats renominated William T Zenor for congress Resolutions adopted denouncing ship subsidy and Philippine policy Indiana populists nominating William Sill for secretary of state Republicans nominate Charles N Herried for governor in South Dakota James H Southard and B F Russell named for congressional seats in Ohio and Missouri Francis W Griffith nominated by democrats in Indiana J M Terrell nominated for Georgia governor Mrs Bailey Bartlett dies at 99 in Orange New Jersey Des Moines set for Iowa state convention September 3.
A mixed digest reports American scientists inspecting new craters on Soufriere volcano in St Vincent while London streets glow with torchlight peace celebrations. It notes peace terms, Yaqui battles in Mexico, Kennan and Hellprin near Mont Pelee, a French cabinet resignation, brigands executed in Puerto Rico, and diplomatic shifts with Britain and Spain. An open Boer loyalty letter and a decisive vote to surrender conclude the excerpt.
The Senate debated the Isthmian canal measure while the House discussed anti-anarchy bills and Roosevelt’s Arlington memorial speech. Sherman won renomination in New York, Boer officers gained parole, a Spanish boat disaster near Gijon killed five, and a railway wreck destroyed export animals. Central Iowa endured a severe rainstorm with major damage. Roosevelt told New York board of trade the 1898 act repealing presidential powers applied to miners strike. Philippine acting governor Wright reported civil government in most provinces. Oregon re-elected Chamberlain over Furnish. Root notes Gen Miles not summoned to Washington. Duncannon bank saloon burglars fled empty-handed. Peace in South Africa could boost American trade. Ratalbulen Guatemala destroyed by quake and volcano with 1000 feared dead. News by steamer to San Francisco.
Members of the National Lamp association face accusations of operating a trust. Jockey Meagher dies at Toronto track. Ada Gray found destitute in City Island cottage. The Amura reports Yukon navigation open through Lake Barge. Roosevelt carries a loaded pistol when riding. German firm offers China $15 million yearly for opium sales. A tiger escapes near Poughkeepsie and is killed after entering a wagon train. German steamship officials back a shipping merger amid fears of an American peril. Biscayan Spanish nationalists send Roosevelt congratulations. censorship blocks delivery. Gould railroads to tidewater will cost $20 million. mileage to surpass major systems. Balzac works ruled immoral. purchaser not liable for subscription. Edison touts storage battery eliminating horses for power. Jews urged removal from Chicago and New York ghettos. Detroit conference supported forceful action. Northwest flux raises. Minnesota and Dakota crops expected to be largest on record.
News from Champanico via the Palena describes Retalbulen, Guatemala, buried under lava and ash from Mount Tacona. About 1,000 inhabitants perished as eruptions followed the April earthquake that devastated Quezalteningo. Warnings preceded the blast, with pumice and ash blanketing the bay and surrounding villages.
Boer officers in Bermuda prisons gain liberty on parole and speak of returning home. Officers invited to a Government House at home. Dispatches note 1154 Boers laid down arms and tributes to King Edward. De Wet urges burghers to prove good colonists. Roosevelt congratulates King Edward on peace. A lynching reported in Bristol Tennessee. St Louis fair material barns burn in Keyser with major losses and job losses. Bourgeois elected president of the chamber in Paris.
London June 6 the house voted £50 000 to Lord Kitchener. Balfour lauded his rapid promotion and service as commander in chief in South Africa and designate for India. Dillon opposed the grant citing war policy and devastation. Redmond condemned Kitchener, mocked ministers, and attacked the war while calls for police echoed as the division closed 273 138 and 380 44.
The Congregational Home Missionary Society met in national convention in Syracuse after services. The treasurer reported an initial debt of 63638 dollars was fully extinguished. Receipts totaled 602462 dollars with expenditures of 548676 dollars. Rev Newell Dwight Hills of New York was elected president.
Cloud burst Thursday night in St. Joseph Missouri reports seven inches of rain destroying much of Courtland and nearby Nel. Crops are ruined and many buildings wrecked with fears of loss of life. Communications to the village are down as heavy rain hits other parts of the county.
Ellen Osmond e discusses summer fashion trends with emphasis on new coat and blouse hybrids, the decline of revers, linen and crape gowns, and the latest fabrics. She highlights chemisette fronts, light wool and silk mixtures, lace and chiffon embellishments, and the trend toward fresh silhouettes and ornate trims in ready-to-wear outfits.
A Statesman quip ponders what to call a man attempting to send to play the fiddle. The exchange yields a joking label, reflecting period humor about a peculiar suitor or performer. The line uses playful slang and a dash of comic insult in a frontier or candid newspaper voice.
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