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Newspaper
Philadelphia Times
Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1902
Page
3
The Philadelphia Times reports Rodin recounting years of dire money shortages and official neglect before recognition. He explains fights against salon limits, his devotion to Nature, and how critics failed to grasp his method while museums in Europe and America began purchasing his work.
The article notes M. Rodin's hard life and asserts his current eminence in art comes from a mix of pluck, energy, and genius, highlighting his determined struggle and talent. J.H.P.
Diplomatic notes report six powers accepting terms for the return of Pekin city under allied conditions. A 300 man Viceroy guard is allowed, Chinese troops barred from within thirty kilometers of Tien-Tsin, and foreign concessions including tramways and lighting for sixty years binding on China. Railway disputes persist among Russia, France, and Britain.
Captain Bernier heads a Canadian expedition planning a novel pole voyage using rovers on ice adapted from a Russian design. The plan anchors a vessel in Siberian ice, travels fifty mile stations via automobile sleds, with wireless gear and dog sleigh support, portaging if ice blocks progress.
Imperial Health Office researchers publish two year experiments on four men showing borax slows protein and fat absorption and tissue renewal. A dose stays eight days in the body and ongoing use reduces salts and weight without triggering thirst. Some results are deemed potentially threatening.
Thomas W. Lawson bought Flying Fox, a renowned Jersey bull, at Allen town, Pennsylvania, for 7500 dollars. The bull, champion winner since 1899, has many prize winning offspring and a notable price history including a prior sale at Linden Grove where his get averaged 721 dollars with highs to 2200.
The notice details proposed peace terms on March 7 offering amnesty for Transvaal and Orange River Boers and special Cape/Natal laws for rebels. It calls for crown colony government, later representative rule, bilingual schooling and courts, a 1,000,000 pound grace fund, potential Boer farm loans, licensed firearms for oath-takers, and white supremacy with limited franchise denial. General Botha signals cautious consideration and unity with his government.
British Embassy officials in Washington feel jubilant over the signing of surrender terms with the Boers and the war's close. The cable from the Foreign Office reached Mr. Raikes as formal notice, with plans to inform the United States government tomorrow. President Roosevelt has a copy of the dispatch and officials note liberal terms aimed at ending the conflict before King Edward's coronation.
A chronology of key 1899 1900 South African War actions and dates. Includes British sieges at Kimberley Ladysmith and Mafeking, Boer counterattacks at Paardeberg Driefontein and Bloemfontein, military moves by Buller Roberts and Kitchener, and early peace overtures.
A chronology from Bloemfontein to Langs Nek tracks key events in 1900 including Pretoria's occupation and battles at Diamond Hill and Allemans Nek. It notes Allied prisoner releases, Boer and British casualties, and a total British war cost near 228.98 million pounds with heavy South Africa spending.
A chronology of GB Transvaal ties from 1852 to 1900 shows treaties, independence, suzerainty shifts, gold booms, Rhodes's company, franchise disputes, and rising tensions. Key events include the Jameson raid, arbitration refusals, and the 1899 ultimatum triggering war. Major figures/institutions include Britain, Kruger, Chamberlain, Cecil Rhodes, and the British South Africa Company.
J P Fay reports the death of J A Adams Deputy County Surveyor of San Bernardino and grandson of abolitionist John Brown after a desert prospecting accident. An Indian guide injured, Adams saved others but was killed by a horse driven hoof. The trio searched the desert for three days seeking the missing man within twenty to thirty miles.
Fire reports list Josie Lee home at 115 North Hutchinson street with unknown origin and $150 loss, Mrs Tubas at 829 Federal street with a candle causing a lounge blaze, minor damage at James A Connolly’s stable behind BH10 feet street with horses saved, and a small fire at Wit Watt residence 2345 North Third street. Gas beating a slight fire noted at another site.
Washington reports a unanimous Senate plan to vote on a Philippine Islands civil government bill at 4 p.m. Tuesday with lengthy speeches. The week aims to set Nicaragua Canal bill as regular business, while Cuban reciprocity faces a limited discussion outlook.
The House plans quick consideration of three bills: the anti anarchy bill the Pacific cable bill and the Senate Irrigation bill. No time limit for the anti-anarchy bill is set and debate is scheduled to begin tomorrow. The government cable to the Philippines gets one day and the Irrigation bill three days.
In Youngstown Ohio the strike of furnace workers affects Independent and Republic Iron and Steel furnaces in Mahoning and Shenango valleys. Hubbard furnace operates briefly then shuts, 3000 workers laid off. U S Steel mills may close soon. Union president says Fairness issue. Republic officials call strike unfair. Pittsburg district potential closures loom.
Bishop Mc Faul presided at a large religious ceremony in New Jersey State Prison confirming 53 inmates after baptism by the prison chaplain Rev. Aloysius Fish. Four clergy heard confessions from the class whose ages ranged from 18 to 50. William G. Wanso, a Boston convict, vowed to become an evangelist after release.
General Brugere writes from Washington thanking President Roosevelt for the warm welcome in the United States. He notes the lasting U S France friendship and the shared bond from Washington and Rochambeau’s troops. He extends best wishes for the prosperity of the American nation.
A Philadelphia Times special reports the second Israelite Alliance of America meeting in New York to press for uniform treatment and protection for American citizens in Russia. Speakers include Father Ducey John DeWitt Warner and Congressman Goldfogle. A prior resolution calling to force Russia to honor Article I of the 1832 treaty was amended to seek general protections regardless of race or creed.
Fort Smith Arkansas resident W. M. Pisupack rejects Senator Tillman’s claim that white families across the South live in fear of negro rapine. He cites Arkansas schooling efforts and racial harmony, noting public funds support two negro schools and a strong white commitment to education.
Violla Allen, a popular Burlington resident, was shot and killed by John Elsie, a poultry farmer, who aimed at cats threatening his chickens. Elsie surrendered after carrying Allen toward her home and is jailed awaiting coroner action.
President Roosevelt leads a long, wet horseback ride with daughter General Brugere Admiral Fournier Senator Lodge Secretary Root Winthrop Chanler and several French officers. The cavalcade covers over fifteen miles as spectators watch in Washington with riders pushing a limpid pace despite rain.
Alfred Mosely and President Butler of Columbia plan a September departure for a broad education commission tour. They will visit Yale in New Haven, then New York, Baltimore, Philadelphia, and Washington, inspecting Yale University, Drexel Institute, Manual Training Schools, Commercial Museums, Girls' Normal School, Baldwin Locomotive Works, and shipyards, among others.
Bishop Prendegast blessed the Stations of the Cross at Our Lady of Die tary Church last night. A large attendance of parishioners from nearby parishes attended the special service at Fifty fourth and Vine streets.
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