20 Jul 1902
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Newspaper
Philadelphia Times
Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1902
Page
1
A brief note notes a potential expansion involving Greenland joining the United States. The item cites unnamed sources and reflects speculative discussion about national borders and policy, with no confirmed decision or timetable.
A St John’s Newfoundland dispatch notes speculation that Denmark may sell Greenland to the United States or Britain. It cites cryolite mines, fishing fleets, and potential strategic value to control Hudson Bay routes, with Peary as possible US emissary and Monroe Doctrine concerns shaping British or Canadian options.
The passage notes that fishers and whalers frequent the region, seek to develop its resources, and aim to exploit them. It argues that a faith and effort toward welfare promotion support the United States as having the most equitable claim to future sovereignty.
In Binghamton New York on July 19 the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court ruled that a drug price keeping agreement among Elk Drug Company and national buyers was illegal, allowing Rourke Bros to pursue $50,000 damages each against the combinations. The decision could trigger many similar actions by smaller druggists frozen out by such conspiracies.
Padre Alvarado, a Mexican multi millionaire once a laborer, faces a suit over the Palmillio Viejo mine lease and alleged mine gutting by Dr. Dillon Brown and ex bookkeeper Eduardo Primero. Over four million dollars are at stake with potential transfer to U.S. courts if Mexican courts rule against plaintiffs. Alvarado’s wealth stems from Palmillio mines and he is noted for charitable works and church building.
Liverpool reports the Post hopes doctors are not overly optimistic about King Edward's progress. A second coronation postponement would disappoint, with medical men skeptical the king could endure the crown's fatigue in three weeks. Public reaction mirrors the doubt over his fitness.
Paterson police deny knowledge of Tonetti an anarchist barber arrested in Bra Piedmont on suspicion of plotting to kill King Victor Emmanuel. Dispatches claim Tonetti recently arrived from Paterson. papers seizure links him to Paterson anarchists and plans against the king. A note references the queen mother weeping for her husband and for the king.
McKeesport citizens' committee announces United States Steel will build a $10,000,000 tube plant in the city. The site covers about fifteen blocks between Fourth Avenue and the river from Market to Martin streets. The decision suggests the Connellsville Conneant scheme is abandoned, with Lorain,Ohio possibly hosting the nation’s other tube plants.
North German Lloyd Steamship Co may establish a Philadelphia Bremen line. Cargoes have reached this port en route from New York to Baltimore aboard Cassel, with 800 passengers to land in Baltimore. Agents say suitable passenger facilities and adequate Bremen freights could bring the service, while bay and river improvements remove prior draft constraints. The line may seek Boston terminals as well.
In Los Angeles a man known as Charles Hill, who died May 17 leaving about 142000 in cash, is identified as Salem Charles of Brimfield Massachusetts. Public administrator Kellogg and attorney Leon Moss traced a faded note in a family Bible to Brimfield, revealing eight direct heirs. Charles had long been an eccentric figure with no explained name change.
Michael H Finars took his ailing wife to Passavant Hospital. Denied entry he dragged her into the hall and was ejected. He broadcast that she should die on the lawn. Police arrested him. later released. The woman died that evening.
Lo Lin Jow a Chinese national in San Francisco faced a citizenship dispute after being refused a travel pass. He claimed native birth and sought a court hearing by arresting himself for illegal residence. US Commissioner Heacock dismissed the case, warning such hearings could trigger mass citizenship claims by others.
By direction of the Secretary of the Treasury warrants will be issued immediately to cover salaries of the Louisiana Purchase Exposition Company commissioners at St Louis and other government employees. Salaries had been withheld for two months awaiting directors signing the necessary intercompany compatibility. Total warrants amount to 8641 dollars.
At Atlantic City on July 19 a confrontation between William Dula and his brother in law John Payne near the steel pier drew 10 000 spectators. Dula fired striking Payne in the forehead with a second shot missed. A mob overpowered Dula and he was jailed while Payne, taken to hospital, lies in convulsions and may die.
The quiet noon ceremony occurs at 4310 Walnut Street in Philadelphia with Miss Helen Wright Dickson marrying Dr. George Lewis Megargee. Dickson is sister to famed Penn athletes “By” and “King” Dickson. Megargee, an aquatic sports figure and former Varsity rower in 1896 97 and 1897 football tackle, arrives from Coatesville. The bride mourns her mother, and Rev Samuel Studdeford of Trenton will officiate. A seaside honeymoon follows.
Washington July 19 Director Walcott of our survey asks the Civil Service Commission to authorize employing a hen that lays one egg daily to supply albumen coating for photo lithographic work. He notes delays in Interior Department purchases and urges a steady daily output with on time delivery. Continuous egg supply is needed for the survey’s immediate work.
The State Department clarifies how Filipinos abroad are treated. Ambassador White grants Edward Francisco, a Manila native, protection papers but not a U.S. passport since he is not a citizen. The ruling marks a precedent for Filipino loyalty and diplomatic protection.
Washington reports Minister Bowen in Caracas says Venezuela’s President Castro abandons attacking Barcelona and plans to return to Caracas. He had landed from a government warship near Barcelona amid rebel pressure, with a sizable force, but cannot reach Caracas by land and must retreat by water.
Hamburg from New York.
Atlantic City July 19 Thomas Ormrod hotel Clabby proprietor dies from drinking liniment containing aconite given for cramps by a Bottling establishment worker Nathan Leiken also drank the poison and is in critical condition doctors fear for his life. Ormrod drank ginger brandy said to ease cramps and died after symptoms intensified.
Michael Hawkins of Edgewater New Jersey was jailed on $300 bail for cruelty to animals after allegedly painting two goats owned by Paul Crobach the village blacksmith in red and emerald green. The goats died soon after and the incident was reported to the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals which is pursuing the case.
Democratic leaders Creasy and Shirk stop in Philadelphia on the way to Atlantic City for Sunday talks with Donnelly and other city figures. Pattison says an auxiliary committee of 150 will be announced within ten days, with Donnelly appointing members after consulting Pattison.
Reading July 19 stockholders of Davies-Printz Company decide to liquidate after years of operation. The firm employed a large number of skilled mechanics and the announcement signals the winding down of its business activities.
A telegram from New York to Maritime Exchange sparked a rumor that the Belgenland was towed into Halifax by the St. Louis. Halifax later announced the Belgenland in tow, its machinery disabled, with all passengers safe. Vaderland to convey Belgenland passengers to Europe as Halifax calls.
At German Hospital Dr. John B. Deaver with assistants Dr. George P. Muller and Dr. Frank H. Dye and three sisters performed ten major operations in under five hours. Eight were for appendicitis with seven cases very seriously infected, the other two addressed abdominal trouble.
In Camden a narrow eight foot Rex Place block hosted a pipe lit standoff between two teamsters who argued over who should back up. Officer Foster, aided by a tape measure, determined the east entrant was 37 inches closer to the corner and the eastern man backed out after one hour and fifteen minutes.
Dennis Mahoney, a Western Union lineman of 257 North Second Street, fell from a pole last Friday. Evidence showed defective wood and failed spur grip. A coroner's verdict ruled death from a fall and censured the Telegraph Company.
Horatio B. Hackett’s condition worsened tonight with doctors fearing another stroke could be fatal within hours. One doctor noted he rested better than in days but his overall state remained unchanged and perilous.
Hilary A. Herbert, former Secretary of the Navy in Cleveland's final administration, lies very ill in a Washington hospital from typhoid fever.
The body of Clifton Whittaker was buried in Elkton seven district family lot after travel from Dawson City Alaska 7000 miles. Whittaker was shot and killed last April at a hardware store in Dawson City while handling a Winchester rifle. The body was en route for nearly three months.
Doylestown July 19 Durham Cave long studied by scientists is being destroyed as workmen blast and remove material. The cave, a landmark of geological interest, is undergoing demolition procedures to clear the site. The process involves careful blasting and removal of large sections in a bid to secure the area.
Reading, July 19. Jacob Siegfried and a party of friends were picking berries when they killed three rattlesnakes. The incident occurred in a rural area near Reading. No injuries reported.
The Belgenland broke its shaft July 9 near 40.57N 51.07W and drifted four days. Towed by the Scholar to Halifax, 129 first class and 74 second class passengers remained well, with calm conduct noted aboard and ashore.
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