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Newspaper
Philadelphia Times
Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1902
Page
9
Senators Collom and Kittridge urge support for the Panama project as the canal route is discussed in Congress. The London dock charges measure advances, with debate focusing on costs and strategic implications for shipping.
Teller asks Cuban figures in Senate to require a War Department statement on ill payments from Cuban funds used to promote reciprocity. Senate also debates Panama Canal route with Cullom and Kittridge supporting it. House passes Lincoln memorial appropriation while defeating a bill to favor American ships to the Philippines. Philippine Civil Government bill set as special order June 19 to 24. Pension law amendments discussed.
The Senate advanced the London dock charges bill without division after a long discussion on the Isthmian canal. Proposals favored the Panama route by Cullom and Kittredge with Costa Rica and Nicaragua cited, while a Spooner amendment on titles was urged but rejected. The day also saw bills on naval shipping liability and memorials, with House actions including Lincoln and prison ship martyrs monuments and pension expansions.
The steamer train will depart Broad Street for Pennsylvania Railroad at 7.00 A.M. Germantown Junction 0.10 A.M. tomorrow. It will connect at Jersey City with the outbound steamer for Eu of the m Lage, car, and of the , : dit.
The House Reform of the Civil Service committee voted 6 to 2 to table a resolution seeking War Department details on clerk Rebecca J. Taylor's dismissal after she criticized the President in a letter about the Philippines. Democrats Shallenberger and Zenor opposed tabling the resolution.
Hobson appeared before Secretary Moody and was granted a three months leave of absence due to eye condition. He is on special duty at Elizabethport New Jersey. If no improvement after three months, he will face retirement proceedings.
At 10 o'clock this morning Senor Gonzales de Quesada the new Cuban Minister was escorted to the White House by Secretary Hay and presented credentials to President Roosevelt. The meeting was unusually formal with no aides accompanying the minister.
President Roosevelt received a Cincinnati delegation led by Senator Foraker requesting his attendance at a fall festival in September. The talks planned to arrange his travel to attend on November 20.
Booker T. Washington of Tuskegee and President Roosevelt held a lengthy White House conference today to discuss Southern appointments and policy. Washington's visit centers on race and regional staffing in federal offices.
Profitt of West Virginia has been designated as Consul to Pretoria South Africa from Washington on June 16.
King Edward and Queen Alexandra reached Windsor from Aldershot as rain canceled the grand troop review. The King, lingering illness, did not attend Ascot races. the Prince of Wales led the parade with Duke of Connaught and staff. Queen Alexandra attended colors ceremony with the Highland Light Infantry.
Berlin reports that German press relays a dispatch claiming J Pierpont Morgan is mentally low due to the shipping contract, while Morgan’s partners say letters from his Adriatic yacht show him in a very jolly mood, per Berliner Tageblatt.
Queen Wilhelmina of Holland is convalescing at Castle Schaumburg in the Lahn valley and drives out daily with the Queen mother while regaining her color. The Queen smiles at passersby as greetings are offered. Emperor William had planned a visit but she asked him to defer due to illness.
Madrid reports that the Spanish government has decided to appoint a minister to represent Spain in Cuba. The move signals enhanced diplomatic ties and formal recognition of the Cuban Republic.
Lists issued pension certificates under date of May and June. Original grants include McEntyre in Girardville and Harris in Norwood, plus Engle in Philadelphia and Nelson in Philadelphia. War with Spain increases list Sanborn in Scranton and Keath in Scottdale. Several others across Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, and Maryland receive increases, restorations, or reissues. Names cover many towns and counties with varied amounts from $4 to $12.
Secretary Moody orders Admiral Coghlan to report to Washington and accompany the late Lord Pauncefoote’s body to England. The Brooklyn will transport the body from Rock Creek Cemetery to Annapolis for transfer to a special train. The St Louis will carry the family, with a July 14 landing planned in Britain.
Grant's Pass, Ore.—Iowa miner J D Johnson arrives with gold dust and nuggets from a Jack Creek Jump-Off-Joe bonanza once buried for half a century. The mine, later located by H Hall, changed hands for 1500 dollars, and Johnson plans a hydraulic plant with Colorado Springs capitalists to work the rich placers.
Mrs John Snyder of Charleston Illinois was deaf for nineteen years after scarlet fever. A tea spoon clatter on the table frightened her into regaining hearing and she now converses with friends.
A Bengal province sketch describes a tiger displayed in urban towns rather than a cage. The beast is chained to a portable platform dragged by a small ox, with coins paid by curious crowds, including women and children, as the tiger moves through the streets.
Tahiti reports Pitcairn Island will resume regular contact with the outside world. Coffin and Governor McKay plan to use a newly purchased schooner to voyage to Manga Reva three hundred miles north, enabling trade with Tahiti traders and restoring links for the island’s Bounty mutineer descendants.
Grasshopper drive in Manti Utah promises $100 for 100 bushels with locals earning about $2 daily by sack feeding. A new snake-like contraption tested near Ephraim proves highly efficient, dragging on a pony to sweep hoppers into a cone bag and dump them into a sack. The device captured three bushels in under thirty minutes with larger hoppers easier to trap.
The Outlook notes Utah's Mormon system educates generations, with two thirds of Mormons born into the faith and few exposed to other creeds. Twenty years ago newcomers from many nations faced temptations, but tithing and a new revelation have reinforced adherence and civic life.
Special Commodone 21 and 22 train to Brandywine Springs and return via Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. Read as a promotional notice offering cheap rates on a scheduled excursion priced for travelers seeking a day trip by rail.
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