24 Feb 1902
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Newspaper
Philadelphia Times
Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1902
Page
1
Senate debates possible expulsion of Senator Tillman as two apology statements fail to quell member anger. Deliberations pause while discussions continue and votes loom.
The Philadelphia Times reports the February 23 fist fight between Tillman and McLaurin in the Senate. Debate turns to possible censure, expulsion, or suspension, with party lines and support for drastic measures uncertain.
A Senate altercation echoes the Brooks Sumner scene as Tillman charges McLaurin. Desks topple and bodies collide while Senators Warren and Layton intervene to separate the combatants amid a chaotic gallery scene.
In Cape Town on February 24, Cecil Rhodes mobilizes loyalist MPs to urge imperial government to pass an indemnity act and related measures to restore peace in South Africa. The plan would return confiscated stock and implements to Boers and grant immunity from treason prosecutions to Cape Colony and Natal burghers who fought with the Boers. current policy under Lord Kitchener confiscates Boer's property.
Pekin reports the Tien-Tsin provisional government will contribute 70 000 taels a month toward the indemnity from native customs under its control. Canton customs transfer delay is blamed on the ad hoc department, not local obstruction. Niu-Chwang revenues exceed expectations, signaling strong potential for China’s revenue growth.
Constantinople reports Enis Pasha, former Vali of Diar Bekir in Armenia, to be recalled. He had been Vali of Aleppo for eighteen months after a prior recall following Armenia massacres. Powers demanded his removal and embassies barred consular contact, forcing the Sultan to act.
In London Christies sold a premier Constant Troyon work after a fierce bidding. Lawrie & Co. purchased the piece for 7000 guineas. The canvas measures about a by inches with foreground cow and distant cattle scenes. In Rome a Sassoferrato Madonna was seized from St. Sabina and is retained by the government, valued at $50,000.
London reports King ward and Lord Burton visited a Trent brewery where a special ale was brewed. The ale will be stored for twenty years and used on royal occasions.
Annapolis Md February 28 The Neva Academy superintendent has set an order for naval cadets to graduate in a special ceremony. Details remain brief as officials confirm the event.
Miss Ellen M. Stone the American missionary, freed by brigands near Salonica, arrived at Stramitza Macedonia in good health with Madame Tsilka and her baby. They were not met there and Miss Stone will travel to Salonica soon.
Miss Stone and Minea Tsilka were abducted on September 8, 1901 while traveling from Samakov with a group. Brigands demanded 25,000 pounds in ransom, later raised to 72,000 dollars, paid February 6 by American legation officers to secure her release near the Podrome Monastery.
Spencer Eddy, First Secretary of the U S Legation at Constantinople, arrived aboard the Kronprins Wilhelm to oversee negotiations for the release of Ellen M. Stone and Mrs Tsilka. He said brigands target Americans for ransom, believing they hold the money. He noted Americans misread the broader Macedonia question and the ongoing struggle against Turkish rule.
Fragmentary text mentions kind treatment, captors, and a kidnapping in a murky context. It references a person named Mise Stone and a Turkish-related incident with Americans, suggesting planned official visits and travel to Washington and Chicago.
Reports from Barcelona describe mixed labor unrest with some factories resuming work after captain general guidance. Strikes cause sporadic violence in Sarria and Pedralbes, including fatalities, while Madrid officials announce orders prevail and troops are drafted as talks continue.
A Quebec provincial motion proposes Canada and other provinces join Quebec in asking Britain to amend the Confederation Act.Changes would grant exclusive provincial control over public property and railways within limits allow export duties on forest and mineral products and give Britain power to disallow provincial laws. The piece also notes provincial representation in Canada's Parliament and their local autonomy under central Dominion policy.
Edwin Grasse a 17 year old blind prodigy from Newa debuted with the Singakedmile Philharmonic Orchestra in Berlin to strong praise for his violin technique and expressive phrasing. Mary Munchoff of Omahd Neb will reshow in Berlin tomorrow on a provincial tour and plans a U S return next fall.
New York attorney Max Joseph, who vanished from Mount Vernon on January 24, arrived in Victoria on February 4. Relatives have not located him since and reports say he was seen the day of arrival but disappeared afterward.
Commercial Cable Company announces a tentative interruption in service between Holland Bay and the West Indies and proposes testing certain French stations as part of a broader plan. The note indicates ongoing routing adjustments and international telecommunications considerations.
The report from Washington notes young Theodore Roosevelt Jr is steadily improving and on a promising path toward full restoration after illness. Local doctors express cautious optimism about his recovery and expect continued progress in the coming days.
Pacific Mail steamship Peru from Hongkong reports ongoing cable laying between New Zealand and Doubtless Bay. The work advances despite remote location challenges and reflects maritime communication links expanding in the Pacific.
Fair and warmer today with light variable winds. Eastern Ree and northern portions may see warm afternoon readings. Tuesday brings increased cloudiness and likely rain by night with light variable winds.
The arrivals include Campante from St Louis and New York bound ships South Kronprins Wilhelm from New York and Bremep from Bremep. Local notices chronicle these transatlantic crossings and port movements for readers tracking steamer activity.
Durham plans to field a solid city delegation to back Penrose for re election to the United States Senate. A new four man control group will govern the local Republican organization excluding Mayor Ashbridge and John M Mack. The lineup includes Israel W Durham James P McNichol David H Lane and Horatio B Hackett with Ashbridge’s consent.
Friends of former postmaster general Emory Smith hint at an Independent Republican bid for governor. Names linked to Democratic nomination include William A. Hensel of Lancaster and ex-judge Frank Gunnison of Erie. Watres of Scranton remains an active governor candidate, while talks surface of Northwestern leadership moves.
Archbishop Corrigan is confined to his room with painful injuries after stumbling into a floor hole while entering St Patrick's Cathedral for private devotions. He suffered a badly wrenched right ankle and scrapes, and is not to leave his house until Tuesday.
Lieutenant Commander Von Restorff of the Fortieth Imperial German Artillery, on a one year leave granted by the Kaiser, travels with Prince Henry's party in the United States. He then tours the Eastern States, South America via Rio Janeiro and Para to explore the Amazon river, crosses the Andes to Lima, travels north along the coast, then through Mexico to San Francisco, with Alaska and British Columbia to follow before returning to Germany.
The Union Traction Company board will not meet today to discuss rapid transit. The meeting is postponed with rumors of a hitch in the merger, now before conference committees for Union Traction Interests and Mackeebee. President Parsons says no hitch exists and no date is set for the next meeting.
Lord Sholto Douglas, son of the Marquis of Queensbury, has taken over a saloon and lodging house in Spokane and changed his name to G Dundas. He earns income from England and invested in Tacoma area mining properties. After a Spokane trip he entered the liquor trade, with patrons still addressing him as my lord, prompting his name change.
New York February 23 W M Laffan refused to discuss rumors he has gained control of the New York Sun after his name appeared atop the Sun's editorial page. The Philadelphia Times notes Laffan has long been associated with the paper but not previously a controlling owner.
Heavy snow blocks the Jefferson division of the Erie Railroad between Susquehanna and Carbondale and the northbound Delaware and Hudson express at Uniondale. Main line trains on the Eastern and Delaware divisions are eight to ten hours late as over a foot of snow accumulates in Susquehanna county. Mail routes are abandoned.
Charles Dalton, secretary and treasurer of the Metropolitan Guaranty Company, is under arrest in Cleveland for shooting Maurice Katz, a bartender at 65 Ontario Street. Katz died from a now fatal wound after a saloon scuffle last night. Dalton is the son of Colonel B J Dalton, a noted politician.
Wil lam Jennings Bryan visited Ann Arbor for a Washington address under student auspices at a hall named for Deowle. The event marked his fourth trip to the city, with Bryan criticizing imperialism as he spoke to local supporters and the Hi students.
Cincinnati February 23. All engineers at the major breweries in Cincinnati, Covington and Newport quit at midnight, halting operations and leaving 2500 brewery workers without wages or work. The sudden walkout affects Dov-Sieted plants and neighboring facilities.
A donation of $60,000 is reported for Allegheny College in Meadville. A Arter, of Cleveland, gives $900,000 to complete a fund named for Coleen, with $200,000 designated for Coleen purposes.
A national guest was honored with a formal salute at the forts, followed by a full day of official engagements. Military and civilian officials coordinated ceremonies and duties across the installations.
Prince Henry of Germany arrives in New York late due to a storm. A cordial reception forms as Admiral Evans and officials greet the Kronprinz Wilhelm with twenty one gun salutes and crowd cheers near Fort Wadsworth. The prince, in admiral uniforms, tours harbor sights with enthusiasm.
Admiral Evans was escorted aboard and met in Captain Richter's quarters as the Kronprinz tour began. The Prince warmly greeted Evans and his staff with hearty handshakes while expressing pleasure at the Emperor's thoughtfulness.
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