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Newspaper
Philadelphia Times
Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1902
Page
1
A Senate sub committee on inter oceanic canals voted to urge the full committee that legal complications around the Panama offer mean the United States should not accept it. Members Modgan Mitchell Kittridge Pritchard Foster Turner attended. Pritchard absent. Kittridge reserves right to file a minority report.
London reports confirm British casualties at the Klerksdorp engagement near Transvaal total 632 killed wounded and captured with two guns seized by Boers. Colonel Anderson led 9 officers and 245 men back to Kraaipan after a dawn assault where Boers pressed from scrub the rear guard and a second attack split and stampeded mule packs.
London dispatches praise American mules as the best received and magnificent workers kept in good condition under adverse circumstances. It notes American horses varied greatly but most were excellent.
In the House of Lords the Postmaster General stated the government will not grant Marconi licenses to establish signal stations in Britain to avoid disrupting Admiralty experiments. Marconi already operates a site at Land’s End Cornwall, and claims messages cannot be intercepted, a claim that complicates naval secrecy concerns.
The steamer Libertador now aiding the Matos insurgents bombarded La Guira port to secure landing of forces. Government troops were reportedly defeated. General Cipriano Castro has taken the constitutional presidency. Mochist leader Loreto Lima died in Valencia military hospital.
San Francisco March 3 report that Major Putnam Bradlee Strong of New York and Lady Frances Hope formerly May Yohe remain in Yokohama living extravagantly. They plan to depart Japan March 8 for India en route to England.
The Navy Department orders complete outfits of Slaby and Arco wireless telegraph gear from Berlin firm Allgemeine Elektricitäts Gesellschaft for two stations to compare with the Marconi system in experimental use.
An anarchist named Libertad was arrested today as the principal instigator of disturbances. Police reported the arrest occurred in PARI 6 on March 3 as authorities moved to curb unrest and identify other participants.
Report states an individual identified as Libertad will be prosecuted for citing to murder. Foreign participants in the disturbances will be expelled.
In Constantinople on March 3 the United States Minister Leischman delivered a note to the Porte demanding punishment for the brigands who captured Miss Ellen M. Stone. The Porte rejected responsibility and denied liability in its reply.
General Lukban, recently captured near Samar, offered to help suppress insurgents if given a certificate acknowledging his adherence to civilized warfare. The proposal awaits consideration. Morong constabulary clashed with eighty armed insurgents. twenty five officers faced losses and eleven are missing. Ampil, president of Cainta, reported alive but under torture. Flores doubts banditry motives, suggesting private feuding. Ampll was a noted American sympathizer.
Francis B Loomis United States Minister to Portugal presented the gold chronometer binoculars and gold medals from President Roosevelt to the Peninsular crew and officers who saved the captain and crew of the American schooner Western Bar last November. The Peninsular traded in Lisbon fell in with the Western Bar off Calais Maine, towing the captain and two sailors to New York on November 16.
In the Reichstag Chancellor Von Buelow states Germany has only economic interests in China and Korea and will not seek more than it can digest. He notes the Anglo-Japanese treaty does not affect Germany and vows to reduce garrisons when politics permit, as haste could harm Germany without a nearby base.
Reports from Washington indicate a revolutionary outbreak near the Colombian capital with severe fighting around Bogota. Government forces allegedly triumphed and revolutionists were driven into the mountains after a four hour battle. Liberal forces were reportedly defeated, per Times dispatches.
President Roosevelt warned Comptroller Ridgely to stop backing a single Illinois Senate candidate and to avoid factional influence in federal appointments. He cited patronage totaling about 1.5 million dollars over four years and urged neutrality among Hopkins Lorimer and Cullom factions while naming Daniel Hogan for Internal Revenue Collector.
Supreme Court holds Detroit ordinance cutting streetcar fares to three cents was irregular since prior five cent fare ordinances formed a contract. Justice Peckham states fixed rates under legislative authority not subject to unilateral city council alteration. The ruling upholds earlier contracts and limits municipal power to reduce fares.
In Budapest on March 3 Count Stefan Tisza fought M Radovsky, a House member and former Minister of Justice, with swords after vituperations in the Diet. Radovsky was severely wounded in the arm and the rivals refused reconciliation.
The Viceroy of India Lord Curzon reports light scattered rainfall offering no relief to drought districts. About 350,000 people are receiving aid while three million acres of Punjab wheat suffer from total drought per Lahore dispatch via Exchange Telegraph.
In New York March 3 two witnesses testified on signature exhibits in Lawyer Patrick’s murder trial. They deemed the contested signatures forgeries while the conceded ones were genuine. John D. Bartine, ex judge of New Jersey's Court of Common Pleas, and John Truesdell, a Syracuse broker, testified to long acquaintance with Rice.
Rear Admiral Schley accepted invitations to a Penn Club reception on Monday evening and to the Jewelers' Club annual banquet at Horticultural on a separate date.
Special Policeman Belshaw of the Thirtieth district spotted a negro loitering near Fifteenth street and pursued him to a residence at 1523 North Sixteenth. After a struggle the officer fired a bullet, wounding the suspect identified as Charles Fuller, who was taken to St Joseph's Hospital.
News from London cites Queenstown and Bermuda messages noting the Cunard Line steamer Etruria overdue by about sixty hours after leaving New York for Queenstown and Liverpool on February 22. Officials say rough seas and easterly winds caused the delay and suggest a possible slight accident or towing another vessel. A Maine schooner from Charleston struck a reef off Bermuda and was towed in leaking.
The United States cruiser Cracinetel with Commander T C McLean is in Newport harbor to load torpedoes for destroying derelicts. The ship will cruise along the coast and along routes used by ocean liners to remove floating wrecks.
Port Townsend Wash March 3 The American ship St Paul overdue from Manila arrives today. The St Paul sailed from Manila 105 days ago and when not becalmed was driven off course by adverse winds.
The American fishing schooner Reliance with a crew of eighteen is ashore one mile off Lockport, N Y, and is expected to be at lows.
Irish societies plan a mass meeting March 11 at the Academy of Music to welcome Redmond and Devlin. Governor Stone will preside, with Bourke Cochran and Michael J. Ryan speaking. A street parade precedes the gathering, with St Josephs College and Hibernian Rifles units marching.
Deputy Sheriff Thomas John Thompson was shot and killed while rearresting Lewis Green, one of six inmates who escaped Easton Jail using a wooden key. The fugitives were captured after returning fire near Green's brother's house. Green and two brothers were among those arrested. community anger followed Thompson's death.
Henry J. Smith former trust officer of Lansdale Trust Company, arrested in Philadelphia last October, was brought to Norristown where he faced five counts including embezzlement forgery and larceny of securities. He was committed in default of $10,000 bail and held for trial.
Alexander Crow Jr. of Philadelphia is formally endorsed as a mayoral candidate by the 15th ward Republican executive committee. The measure, introduced by H G Hutt, received unanimous support from all 44 ward divisions amid praise from local officials and plan for further endorsements.
Major John F. Finney, four years in office, has handled over 1 billion dollars in public funds. A bankers’ petition from banks and trust companies in Eastern Pennsylvania New Jersey and Delaware asks President Roosevelt to reappoint him before his term expires next fall. Senators Quay and Penrose will present the request.
The Municipal League asked District Attorney John Weaver to probe Harbor Master Samuel G. Maloney’s eligibility after his election to Select Council from the 5th ward. The DA referred the matter to Attorney General John P. Elkin. the league cites an 1854 act claiming ineligibility for sitting officials.
ST. JOHNS N F March 3 The census returns reveal Newfoundland population 24000 and Labrador 4434 up from earlier figures The figures show a decline in some religious groups and a rise in others among communities across Newfoundland and Labrador including Methodists and Presbyterians and other denominations within the union of Canadian territories.
United States Weather Bureau bulletin notes 29 percent humidity, 3 degree temperature rise, and accumulated excess to March 1. It records January 1 and March 1 figures with 0.27 inch moisture, reflecting early 1900s meteorological data.
Representative P A Philbin of Lackawanna county says the county favors nominating Colonel Louis A Watres for Governor to heal factional strife and restore unity in the Republican party. He notes Watres has carried his Senatorial district with large majorities in a strongly Democratic area.
In Pittsburg on March 3 a U S court hearing examined a citizens bill to halt city contracts for a filtration plant until the true cost is known. City Solicitor Carnahan disclosed bond proceeds of 2 5 million dollars plus 10 093 04 in interest for a total of 2 510 003 04. Disbursements totaled 156 679 04 including land, labor, transport, and supplies, leaving 2 350 817 60 unexpended as of January 30 1902 after deducting test holes and printing costs.
A large Camden delegation protests Edward Ambler Armstrongs reappointment as County Judge while supporting retention. Other candidates named are M. B. Bergen C. V. Joline and H. M. Snyder. W. J. Browning and Judge Gaskill urged Governor Murphy to favor Armstrong though backers may shift to Snyder if rejected.
The Maryland General Assembly opened with a fusion of independent Democrats and Republicans in control of the House. Reports say some Democrats may join the coalition this week. A bill would compel Drum Point or Baltimore and Southern Railroad to build a line or cede charter by September. A Baltimore and Frederick Railroad electric line bill was introduced, enabling electric lighting along its route and opposing Baltimore street railway interests.
Reading Coal and Iron officials reported thirteen collieries in full operation after floods. Damages mainly hit tracks to mines, not workings, risking minor delays but not a coal famine. Shipments expected to rise by week’s end, while price notices may be delayed about a month from April 1.
In Allentown on March 3 Judge Albright ruled that County Treasurers cannot take commissions on liquor license fees paid into Municipal Treasuries under the Brooks license law. The city of Allentown won against County Treasurer Sylvester J. Hartman by judgment 406, affecting county treasurers for twelve years as they faced suits.
Justice Mc Kenna delivered the opinion sustaining a Pennsylvania city ordinance that divides merchants into classes for taxation. The challengers argued it violated the fourteenth amendment, but the claim was not sustained.
Charles M Townsend of Wilmington Delaware has fled a voluntary petition in bankruptcy with liabilities and assets both about 22000 dollars. He was a partner with his late father George BR Townsend. The brief notes also mention the body of Maggie Heiser, one of the missing persons from the Cleveland Baking Company collapse, having been recovered.
Union Traction Company directors report a new traction concern will lease its property and franchises for 999 years to a yet unnamed company with a large capital, funding about 1 million. An underground Market Street line is planned with foundations for an elevated route, targeting a spring start and stock offerings for May 5 1902.
I and S&S Wormser of New York urge proxies against leasing the Metropolitan Street Railway to the Interurban Street Railway on a 7 percent basis. Stockholders vote March 20 with a two thirds required for ratification. Bankers oppose exchanging certainty for speculative gains and warn of stock issues or asset sales to fund improvements.
The torpedo boat destroyer Barry, built by Neattie and Levy at Kensington, will be launched on Saturday March 22. Miss Cha Adams Barnes of New York, Commodore John’s grandniece, will christen the boat. Barry, last of three swift destroyers, measures 245 feet in length and 23 feet beam and uses expansion engines capable of 30 knots.
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