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Newspaper
Philadelphia Times
Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1902
Page
3
Special correspondence describes Johannesburg's revival after war damage. Refugees return, shops reopen gradually, and rails and streets regain activity. Authorities curb liquor trade, aiding stability while mining offices and Stock Exchange pace rebuilds. J. H. P. reports cautious optimism for English capital inflow.
Report from Victoria B C dated June 15 describes Chinese rebels bombarding Nanning after a siege sparked by gate sieges and a flag of truce. The attack used twenty plus weapons, breached walls, and killed or wounded 300 to 400 residents over three hours. Rebels then withdrew to the mountains with casualties. Rail bridges near Tientsin were torn up as Belgian engineers fled.
London says The Times reports South African casualties through the Boer War era. It finds total mortality in the closing months at 30.03 per 1000, compared with 46.49 in the American Civil War and 47.8 in the Franco Prussian War, noting British foreign service average 15 per 1000 and South Africa 18.1.
In Pretoria on June 15 a dinner honored the National Scouts and Orange Valley Volunteers for aiding the war’s end. Generals Ian Hamilton Andres Cronje De Wet Vilonel Celliers and others spoke in English and Dutch. The event highlighted growing friendship between British officers and Boer leaders as they join to end devastation in South Africa.
Special to the Philadelphia Times Henry Forday of Philadelphia was found unconscious with a bullet in his head near Reading after a fishing party quarrel. The assailants escaped and there is no hope for his recovery.
The Stillman Valley monument in Ogle County Illinois was unveiled to honor fallen captains and men from the Black Hawk War. Frank E Stevens read the sketch and John E Bristol, a survivor of Captain Abner Eads' company, unveiled the monument.
At Passaic onnawa Club meeting in New York a harsh document attacks Louis F. P. Haffen Bronx borough president, labeling his tenure wasteful and a German sentiment ploy. Other items: a shoe shine boy is paid ten dollars by a mysterious elderly customer in Madison Square Park.
President James B. Angell of the University of Michigan told students that democratic government requires educated citizens and patriotic spirit. He urged graduates to return value to the state, share knowledge freely, and pursue truth by tracing the Supreme Intelligence in the creation and development of all things.
Reverend Dr W A Crawford Frost of Holy Comforter Church has drawn interest in Baltimore and New York for patents including a thought recorder and an automatic shoe polishing machine. His wife highlights a portable dust-box as a practical household device.
Hamlet Jarvis Jr, a former Thirty-fifth Volunteer Infantry member killed in the Philippines by insurgents in 1898, was buried in Baltimore with military honors. His father found his remains in a swamp after a long search begun in 1900, and they were brought home from the Philippines for interment.
Harold Clarence Brown died in Cecilton jail after being shot by Constable Horace Eyton. Eyton had arrested Brown following a disturbance at a Warwick merry go round operated by Odessa men. A crowd attempted to free Brown and the pistol discharged striking Brown below the left eye.
Chicago telegraphers, long without a union, formed the International Union of Commercial Telegraphers today under the AFL. About 300 to 400 members enrolled, with officials of the Order of Railway Telegraphers offering moral and financial backing.
A local ad promotes slightly used pianos in stock at Cunningham's Piano Place. Pianos are described as in first-class condition, with cash or easy payment options and full warranties. The ad targets summer cottages and shore homes.
Washington June 15. Beet sugar Senators show no sign of yielding to the administration over reciprocity for Cuba. They predict the fight will be settled in the open Senate and believe home support and party dynamics will protect their stand despite administration pressure.
Fire officials list damage to a dwelling on Fifth Street associated with David Sacks and a separate loss at 2155 Clarion Street. The total estimated loss stands at about four dollars.
The King of Belgium opened a major Flemish art exhibition in Bruges, with loans from Belgian museums churches and private collectors. Foreign gifts include about seventy items from England, featuring Memlings Van Dycks and works by Gheerardt David and Mabuse. The Gruuthaus antiquities are highlighted. James W. H. Weale will prepare the catalog. exhibition runs until September.
About 13 600 attend the annual Communion services of the Mother Church in Mechanics Hall Boston 7 000 at morning 6 000 at afternoon A telegram of gratitude to Mrs Eddy is adopted by the audience praising her for over thirty years of preaching Christ theology and moral guidance.
Acting Civil Governor Wright and Colonel Charles A. Woodruff spoke at the West Point centennial dinner in Manila. Wright warned the Philippine Government bill debate in Congress may soften with sober American reflection, while Woodruff praised West Point graduates as saving money and lives from the Mexican War to present conflicts, noting their leadership of U.S. troops and enduring national honor.
In Mindanao the Sultanate's dattos call on Col Frank D Baldwin for American flags as an oath of allegiance. General Davis reports two of three Moros who killed Pvt Lewis were killed at Basean last May, with the third murderer missing. An American engineer sentry near Vicars was badly cut in the hand by a Moro.
Henry C. Ide of the Philippine Commission received a petition from government printers requesting payment in gold or a stable currency. Ide replied that the printers likely will see relief from the current Mexican silver wages.
John Barrett, commissioner general for St. Louis World's Fair exhibits, arrived in Japan May 2 and was greeted by a large group of Japanese manufacturers and merchants. He met the Japanese Foreign Affairs Minister and attended a Tokio banquet hosted by business leaders of the city and Yokohama. Barrett said the Japanese plan an exhibit at St. Louis that may surpass prior efforts and rival Europe.
A London dispatch from June 15 reports Lord Kitchener says 2,504 Beers have surrendered since June 13 and that operations are proceeding satisfactorily.
The Senate plans daily 11 am sessions this week to debate the Isthmian Canal bill before Thursday vote. Senators Cullom Stewart Hanna will speak, while Spooner bill supporters push the Panama route. Cuban Reciprocity and London Dock charges may surface if time allows.
The House will suspend passage on several bills and assign time for the bankruptcy act amendment. Monday and Tuesday are for bill suspension discussions, followed by the deficiency bill on Wednesday. Thursday starts Philippine bill debate with day and night sessions and a five minute rule for amendments leading to a final vote the next Wednesday.
William G. Morrison, known in Baltimore for years in the electrical business, died of blood poisoning blamed on a manicure. Manicurists warn of infection risks from pushed back cuticles and unsterilized instruments. Morrison, 30, linked to C. & C. Electric Motor Co. dynamics with brother Bolling Harrison. funeral set in Baltimore.
The Cornell University chapel overflowed for the senior class baccalaureate as Rev Henry Van Dyke of Princeton preached on reason from the life of Christ. President Schureman and faculty appeared in honorary robes for the ceremony.
Delegates from the National Association of Master Plumbers of the United States gather in Atlantic City for the summer convention. By tomorrow over 1,500 people, including members and their guests, will attend as headquarters open at the Hotel Rudolf. The convention opens Tuesday morning at the steel pier.
The Rev. J. T. Crowley celebrated his first Mass as rector of St. Teresa's Church in a morning service attended by a large congregation. Assisting were the Rev. Henry S. Hasson as deacon and the Rev. P. J. Flaherty as sub-deacon. He preached the sermon. In the evening the Blessed Virgin Mary society, of which he is spiritual director, held special exercises.
Savannah letter carriers held memorial services at St Stephen's Episcopal Church for Amos J. Cummings. The tribute praised his dedication to usps duties and his steadfast service to the postal workers community.
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