15 Feb 1902
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Newspaper
Philadelphia Times
Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1902
Page
1
Lord Rosebery, former British premier, spoke to a large Liverpool Liberal gathering denouncing the Irish party’s independence bid and urging no tie to a liberal coalition. He criticized government policy on the Boer issue Malta and Wei-Hai-Wei and urged a full inquiry into the remount scandal.
London reports the Admiralty plans for 1902 03 include thirteen battleships and twenty two armored cruisers. A new type of torpedo boat destroyer is contemplated with major developments in executive and work departments. A committee will study a volunteer naval reserve.
Berlin reports Baron Von Kar resigns from the customs committee amid disturbances. Count Von Posadowaky-Wehbner opposed government acceptance of suggestions as liberals push motions. The committee votes to make the tariff effective January 1 1905, and Baron Von Kardorff refused to yield to liberal demands.
In Samar Island a clash involving Panay scouts commanded by Captain Walker left seven rifles and many bolos captured. The operation targeted a renegade officer and a Filipino deserter who had joined with insurgent forces after deserting from the Forty.
The Moscow Courier reports Tolstoy's condition as hopeless while the St. Petersburg Vedomosti published a telegram on February 14 concerning his illness and the grim outlook.
A Sunday Philadelphia Times illustrated section features a full-page portrait of Roosevelt. The page highlights prominent Philadelphians and reflects on editorial voices from the pews.
A physician states acute inflammation of the lungs and pleura began February 6 with gradual improvement since then. He remains hopeful for the patient's full recovery.
London reports Britain plans a sharp response to Germany amid spurring tensions over Dewey Manila incidents. Officials prepare to publish Captainchester’s report on the Manila harbor clash and address Ambassador Pauncefote’s note amid Cuba intervention debates.
Washington reports that Great Britain claims credit for thwarting a proposed concert of powers aimed at driving the United States out of the Philippines shortly after the Manila battle. British diplomats say they prevented joint action, while Germany sent warships to Manila Bay amid fears of wider interference.
Santos-Dumont's airship collapsed while flying near Monte Carlo at 2 30 PM. He leapt from the craft as gas escaped and was rescued by boats including Monaco's launch. The balloon sank and the planned cross Mediterranean voyage to Algiers is now unlikely for a time due to cooling waters.
An official St Petersburg statement says Russia welcomes the Anglo Japanese treaty and the pledge to preserve China and Corea’s integrity. It notes Russia will act to safeguard its interests if peace is threatened and denies America’s silent partnership in China.
A large American student group in Berlin attended a charity concert for the Girls' Club. Five Cassel Grain Drying Company board members in Prussia were sentenced to terms ranging from three to seven months for concealment of the crime.
The article reports expected nationwide insurance rate increases following major fires in Paterson New Jersey and Waterbury Connecticut. It notes losses by many underwriters, claims a 1901 disaster year, and mentions Teutonia Fire Insurance Company dissolving amid heavy losses.
Bradstreet's predicts a wave of insurance withdrawals and steep rate hikes as destructive fires since January 1 strain the market. It notes Waterbury and Paterson losses and urges fire proofing and stronger fire control. January fire loss, it says, surpassed the combined failures of the era 1899 to 1901.
In Des Moines Merriam the Auditor of State demands foreign fire insurance companies drop protests or lose certificates to transact in Iowa over a 3 percent gross premium tax claimed under duress. Companies say U S firms pay 2 percent while foreign firms face 3 percent and a bill seeks to cut foreign tax to 2 percent.
An imperial edict directs Chang Po Hai to reconstruct regulations for the Imperial University and extend governance to all provincial colleges. Baron Veh Grote, a Russian concessionaire, is noted for returning 20,000 taels worth of palace porcelains to the Dowager Empress and receiving a decoration.
Lahore dispatch reports under non intervention rule the plague ravages the Punjab with about one thousand deaths each day. The situation is described as severe as authorities struggle to contain the outbreak.
The Sunday Philadelphia Times showcases a 36 page issue with illustrations and a supplement section. It highlights serialized stories, feature articles, ads, and local notices to engage readers for a weekend edition.
The February Cabinet meeting in Washington discussed the Schley case. President Roosevelt read the first vision on the matter and signaled a decisive, clear outcome pending further consideration. Cabinet members indicated changes were possible but stressed it was unsafe to predict timing. The president’s approach and focus on the Sant fight were noted as guiding factors.
Boston reports a pooling arrangement among Dominion and Lines, White American, and Atlantic Trances with about 120 steamers. The plan, described as pooling rather than amalgamation, may distribute tonnage by demand and could bring benefits to Boston as movements of all lines will be directed from London under Henry, a director of Leyland, Atlantic Transport, and American Lines.
Special to The Philadelphia Timms reports a certified charter copy filed in the Texas Secretary of State. The company lists capital stock of 1 000 000 divided into one cent shares. Incorporators are Frank B Wooding M Wild and K R Howes. Beaumont opponents protested the tiny share value but no law blocks its business.
In New Haven Connecticut February 14 there was no opposition to the acceptance of the executors report for the Henry B Plant estate valued at over 15 million dollars Samuel Fessenden for the estate filed a letter from Mrs Plant’s counsel stating she would not protest The two exiting executors Lynde Harrison and Robert J Erwin resigned and requested relief from duties The remaining executors are M F Plant Mrs Plant and G H Tilley The action may move the case to New York State for adjustment ending a jurisdiction dispute between Connecticut and New York courts
In London on February 14 Mr Brodrick Secretary of War told the House of Commons there would be no objection to Mrs De Wet the Boer general’s wife leaving South Africa but she would not be allowed in the Cape Colony He declined to discuss a pending death sentence for mandant ger or to overrule Lord Kitchener's discretion.
Fair today and probably Sunday with fresh northwest winds. Eastern Pennsylvania New Jersey and Delaware expected fair Saturday into Sunday with fresh northwest winds turning variable. District of Columbia Maryland forecast partly cloudy Saturday and Sunday with light northwest winds.
Daily weather report notes February 14 1805 readings for Philadelphia Pennsylvania. Deficiency in temperature since February 1 at 106 degrees. Rainfall deficits since February 1 at 0.96 inches and since January 1 at 166 inches.
Berlin reports Prince Henry of Prussia departs Kiel for Bremerhaven en route to the United States. Kiel Yacht Club hosts a send-off with punch toasts and expressions that the visit will foster German American friendship and avoid political aims.
Rioters seize Trieste with widespread shutdowns and streetcar stoppages. Police and military clash with mobs near Austrian Lloyds steamship HQ as firemen strike and shots are fired. authorities reinforce squares and other vantage points.
February 14 report says Miss Elien M. Stone and Madame Tsilka have their ransom paid. Delivery to American agents expected hourly as the time limit has not yet expired.
State Department officers decline to discuss reports that funds for Miss Stone’s ransom were paid. They say newspaper publications influenced past failures to free the captive missionary. Department says it has new information but no advices today.
A St. Petersburg dispatch reports Shamaka in the Baku government region was destroyed by an earthquake. No details are yet available. Shamaka lies near Oldka on the Pirisagat inlet, sixty miles west of Baku, a port in the eastern Black Sea region. The town has faced destruction in the past and may have perished again in this disaster.
Berlin reports a grant of cash and half in material for the Boers in camps in South Africa. The aid is described as urgent assistance from German authorities to assist Boer combatants and refugees in the ongoing conflict.
A Sunday Philadelphia Times illustrated supplement highlights a full-page portrait feature. The issue promises illustrations and a center appeal to readers with portraits of notable figures tied to the Centennial celebration.
Pennsylvania Railroad officials voiced surprise at Assembly opposition to a bill granting rights for New York tunnels and terminals a public hearing was requested by opponents. They will explain plans to the public and expect no further trouble with Mayor Low supporting them. The tunnel bill advances in New York with a Senate report and a Tuesday hearing before the cities committee.
Theodore Roosevelt Jr shows rapid improvement and has eaten solid food for the first time as his convalescence continues. The Gammell and Potter boys also ate meat and all three slept soundly. Miss Alice Roosevelt travels to Groton with a hope to return to Washington soon. The President returns to the White House in a calm mood after visiting his son.
Mrs Howard Gould suffered a painful accident this afternoon when she slipped on the East River crossing. She wrenched her left foot and could not walk, later being helped to the train after the harbor excursion left East Thirty fourth Street at 4 20 o clock.
Special to The Philadelphia Times reports Judge Simonton in Harrisburg on February 14 said he has received inquiries about restricting liquor sale hours. He stated the court has no power to issue such orders and can only enforce existing laws.
Chicago February 14. City Council announces street railway franchise laws must be approved by a popular vote before enactment. It also rejects gifts to trolley promoters and sets a required procedure for future franchises.
Cleveland February 14 Senator M A Hanna president of the National Arbitration Committee formed by the Labor Conference to end strikes has been asked by strikers in the American Shipbuilding Company to settle their dispute. The company will board non union workers in the yard, signaling a long strike. The action affects about eighty men but is viewed as a test of peace plans in industry.
The Methdist Book Committee in Cincinnati appointed a commission to locate and arrange for the coming general conference. Members include Rev. Henry Spellmeyer chairman Newark Conference A T Cass Tilton New Hampshire John B Andrus Yonkers N C Rev W F Whitlock North Ohio Rev J F Wilson South Carolina Robert T Miller Kentucky and Oscar Miller Northwest Iowa. Next meeting of the book committee will be in New York.
In the heart of Chicago’s Ghetto a model flat is opened by the Jewish Training School. Beginning next Monday seventy two girls aged 11 to 14 will start a course in house keeping funded by patron Mrs. Levy Mayer.
Samuel Vanstavern, convicted of murdering his wife, was denied a new trial by Judge Charles Garrison. He remains sentenced to death, with the execution scheduled for April 18 in Camden County.
Fragmented telegraph items note Mareata seizure in Sanne bas bos and Peter Buschwab a pioneer real estate dealer died at home. Short lines describe a chair, a foot in a jet, and open jets as clues.
A political clash erupts as calls grow for Prince Henry to be recalled from his post amid British wartime diplomacy criticisms. The debate centers on his handling of international relations and the implications for Britain’s war effort.
In Washington on February 14, Kentucky Democrat Wheeler assailed U.S. diplomacy as flunkeyism in a vocal House speech. He condemned Secretary Hay and questioned reception of Prince Henry and a coronation trip, while Grosvenor defended Hay and recalled the 1860 Prince of Wales visit.
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