Morton at Rest: Thousands Follow Remains to Grave
Crowds gathered as the funeral procession carried the body to its final resting place. Local officials and mourners lined the streets, paying respects to the deceased during a solemn ceremony.
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Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1902
Page
1
Day of Mourning as J Sterling Morton is Brought Home
Neb City observes a mourning day for J Sterling Morton founder of Arbor Day and father of industry. Remains arrive by special Burlington train, lie in state at library and Arbor Lodge, with thousands viewing and a large funeral cortege. Schools banks and businesses close for the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska City
Neb
Cta
J. Sterling Morton
Eity
Arbor Day
Burlington Road
Eight Factory Girls Killed in Stampede Tragedy
In Philadelphia on May 1 a stampede at Harturger Homan & Co cigar factory on Tenth Street and Washington Avenue killed eight young women, injured many more, and was sparked by a deaf and dumb boy. About 1200 workers were present, mostly girls aged 12 and up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Isador Baccus
Harturger, Homan & Co
American Tobacco Company
Tenth Street
Washington Ave
Wilhelmina Reports Steady Night Amid Fever Relief
THE HAGUE May 1 Queen Wilhelmina slept quietly with fewer feverish intervals. Physicians will issue only one daily bulletin going forward.
House approves agriculture bill and moves on DC appropriation
The House passed the agricultural appropriation bill and began work on the District of Columbia appropriation bill. A special rule allows attaching a rider to revive the district's personal tax law which has been dormant for twenty years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
District of Columbia
Omnibus Public Buildings Bill Clears House
The House passed an omnibus public building bill under a three hour debate, approving 17.405 million dollars for 174 cities. The measure funds seventy seven new buildings, six donated sites, fifty eight building appropriation increases, and sixteen site purchases with minimal amendment opportunity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Treasury
Mercer
Evans Likely Offered London Consul General Post
Washington reports a strong probability that Pension Commissioner Evans will be offered the consul general post in London to succeed the late William McKinley Osborne. Officials decline comment but indicate the president favors the move. Osborne died after a long illness with Brights disease and dropsy, remaining conscious until near the end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Evans
London
William McKinley Osborne
White House
Osborne
Bright
England
Danish West Indies Sale Plebiscite Proposal Adopted
In Copenhagen on April 30 the Landsthing amended bill for selling the Danish West Indies to the United States. The Rigsdag must approve the cession if island inhabitants vote yes in a plebiscite like 1867. Folkething passes the majority proposal 98 to 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Copenhagen
Danish West India Islands
United States
Rigsdag
Folkething
Millions in Gold Discovery Reported Near Nome
The Name Nugget says a New York syndicate led by a noted Pacific coast mining man has quietly prospected the Tundra between Nome and Penny rivers for eighteen months. It reports deposits of gold dust worth millions on the vast tundra plains along the Bering Sea coast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Ore
Dawson
New York
Pacific Coast
Nome
Penny Rivers
Bering Sea
Forty-Four Bodies Recovered After River Disaster
The body of another Burke boy was pulled from the river above Cairo and a colored roustabout was found below the city. The body of William R. Bolinger of Cincinnati, steward of the Pittsburg, was recovered near the wreck. Forty four bodies have been recovered so far and others are believed still to be found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairo
Burke Boys
William R. Bolinger
Cincinnati
Pittsburg
Dentist Convicted of Assault in Ottumwa
Doctor Mark Vance a local dentist in Ottumwa Indiana was found guilty of assaulting a young girl who visited his office for dental treatment. The verdict follows accusations from the child and details of the incident were presented at the trial. The case concludes with the court determining guilt on the assault charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottumwa
Mark Vance
Queen Wilhelmina Shows Signs of Improvement
The Hague April 30 Queen Wilhelmina passed a quiet night and all her symptoms indicate improvement according to official reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Hague
Wilhelmina
Smelter Closes at Helena After Strike Order
Helena Mont April 30 The works of American Smelting and Reduction company closed today following a strike order from Mill and Smeltermen's union No 145 affiliated with the Western Federation of Miners. The strike stems from the company not recognizing the union and involves no wage or hour grievances.
President Seen Stock Raisers Association Have a Hearing
A hearing was reported involving the Stock Raisers Association with leaders or delegates present. Details on location date or outcome are not provided in the fragment.
Roosevelt backs small settlers over fence removals amid cattlemen’s push
Senators Dietrich and Millard presented Stock Raisers’ association delegates to President Roosevelt, who favors west range adjustment for small settlers. He offered no relief on interior orders to remove fences around government land, as cattlemen fear capital withdrawal and emigration to Canada. Delegation plans a Nebraska leasing bill while leaving other states to act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Dietrich and
Millard
Congress
Roosevelt
Interior Department
Canada
Nebraska
Most's Appeal Denied in Inflammatory Publication Case
Albany April 30 Chief Justice Parker of the court of appeals denied Johann Most of New York a certificate of reasonable doubt in his appeal from a judgment of conviction for publishing a paper article that the court held tended to destroy the public peace. Most faces imprisonment pending final decision by the court of appeals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
N. Y
Johann Most
New York
Parker
Court of Appeals
Most
Packing House Employes Discharged in Chicago
Five hundred workers at Libby McNeil Libby packing firm were discharged on Saturday night due to dull times. Superintendent Morrow said proposed government investigations had no relation to the layoffs and the plant would not close.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Packing House
Chicago
Libby, McNeil & Libby
Morrow
Iowa Monuments Commission Formed for Vicksburg Tribute
The Vicksburg commission for Iowa was chosen by the governor to oversee $150,000 in monument contracts. Monuments will honor Iowa soldiers on the Vicksburg battlefield. The commission includes J. F. Merry, L. C. Blanchard, J. A. Fitchpatrick, E. J. C. Bealer, D. A. Haggard, W. O. Mitchell, W. Ht. C. Jacques, H. H. Roe, J. H. Dean and others from Dubuque, Oskaloosa, Nevada, Cedar Rapids, Algona, Corning and Ottumwa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Vicksburg Commission For
Iowa
Battlefild
Vicksburg
J. F. Merry
Dubuque
L. C. Blanchard
Oskaloosa
J. A. Fitchpatrick
Nevada
E. J. C. Bealer
Cedar Rapids
D. A. Haggard
Algona
W. O. Mitchell
Corning
W. Ht. C. Jacques
Ottumwa
H. H. Roe
Bit. Vernon
J. H. Dean
Bishop-elect Garrigan to visit Sioux City for June 19 installation
Very Rev. T. Treacy pastor at St Marys and North western Iowa dean received a letter from Bishop-elect Phillip J. Garrigan of Washington D C stating he would arrive June 19 and be installed that day. Treacy to be transferred to Carroll Illinois on June 1 after fourteen years in Sioux City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
T. Treacy
St. Mary's Catholic Church
Iowa
Ishop
Phillip J. Garrigan
Washington, D. C
Father Treacy
Carroll, Ila
Dean Treacy
Brake Beams Makers Form Trust In Industry Cooperation
Manufacturers of car and locomotive brake beams have formed a trust to coordinate production, set standards, and stabilize prices across the industry. The move aims to reduce competition and ensure consistent supply for rail and automotive markets.
Conservative Journal The Conservative to suspend operations
Nebraska City Nebraska April 30 announces that after this issue The Conservative a weekly journal founded by the late J Sterling Morten will be suspended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conservative
Nebraska City
Neb
The
J. Sterling Morten
Hay Not Withdrawn From Wyoming Nomination
The friends of John W. Hay announce he has not withdrawn his name as a candidate for nomination as congressman from Wyoming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hay
Rock Springs
Wro
Friendsof
John W. Hay
Wyoming
Displeased London Press Cries At Shaw Speech
London papers react to United States Secretary of the Treasury Shaw after his Pittsburg banquet remarks honoring General Grant. The Globe denounces the speech as crude and menacing and mocks English reaction to foreign references.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Sibley Denounces General Smith in House Debate
Representative Sibley of Pennsylvania denounces General Jacob H. Smith for Samar campaign orders. He calls Smith a disgrace to the uniform and urges the president to strip him within forty eight hours. The speech drew Democratic applause and mixed Republican reactions. Democrat Williams of Mississippi endorsed the critique.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sibley
Washington
Pennsylvania
House
Jacob H. Smith
Smith
Mr. Williams
Mississippi
Governor Savage Withdraws From Governor Race
Lincoln April 29 Governor Savage announces withdrawal from renomination. The move relieves his allies from embarrassment and may sharpen the contest among five or six aspirants. County conventions are scarce, with the state convention set for June 18 likely to trigger brisk competition for the succession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savage
Trial of Princess Begins in Capetown Forgery Case
Princess Radziwill pleads not guilty to forging notes alleged to bear Cecil Rhodes endorsement. Capetown Supreme Court opened before Chief Justice Devilliers on April 29. Defence sought postponement to obtain England evidence. request refused. Indictment contains twenty four counts. Rhodes and Schultz affidavits remain as testimony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecil Rhodes
Capetown
Princess Radziwill
Supreme Court
J. H. Devilliers
England
Rhodes
Schultz
Moody to Enter Cabinet as Secretary of the Navy
Representative Moody of Massachusetts plans to join the cabinet as secretary of the navy next Thursday. He intends to keep his House seat until Wednesday night, then resign and forward the resignation to the Massachusetts governor before starting his new duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moody
Washington, D. C
Mass
Secretary Shaw to raise deposits in banks by May first
Secretary Shaw announced on April 29 that deposits in national bank depositories would rise by 3 to 4 million dollars on May 1 and that a few more depositories would be designated. He expects no further increases after May 1 due to the anticipated revenue act repeal reducing government receipts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Shaw
Senate approves house amendments to oleomargarine bill
In Washington on April 29 the Senate agreed to House amendments to the oleomargarine bill and sent it to the president for signature. Teller's proposed 10 percent tax on butter trusts failed 25 to 25. Cockrell of Missouri moved to approve House changes and the motion passed without division. Platt discussed the Chinese exclusion conference report and Philippines law on Chinese registration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cockrell
Missouri
Teller
Washington
Senate
House
Simmons
North Carolina
Philippines
White House
Harris
Kansas
Kansas Millers’ Association
Kansas Millers
Committee On Foreign Relations
Mr. Platt
Connecticut
Platt
Philippine Commission
Wright Praises Chaffee At Manila Farewell Banquet
At a farewell banquet in Manila on April 28 Acting Civil Governor Luke E Wright praised General Chaffee for his loyalty to civil rule. Wright noted the army helped civil authorities amid difficulties and only a few frictions arose between the military and civilian branches. Chaffee replied that officers would uphold their duty to sustain civil authorities and suppress the rebellion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Ninth Infantry
Luke E. Wright
Chaffee
Wright
Renewed Attack on Government in London
London reports a renewed press assault after details of the agreement between German lines of steamers and the shipping combine. W. J. Pirrie of Harland and Wolff will meet J. P. Morgan in London to settle details and prepare a shareholder circular.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Shipping Combine
W. J. Pirrie
Harland & Wolf
J. P. Morgan
Combine
House Schedule Signals Busy Week for Appropriations
Washington reports a tight house agenda with the omnibus public building bill to be introduced and passed today. The agricultural bill will be taken up Wednesday, followed by the District of Columbia appropriation bill, aiming for passage before week’s end. Only the naval and general deficiency bills remain outstanding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
District of Columbia
Congress
Grant Takes Samar Leader in Philippine Campaign
General Frederick D. Grant uses gun boats and launches to ascend the Gandara river in Samar and capture insurgent leader Gueverra along with his command. The force includes Rafael Sebastian Abaki and 38 other officers, 189 men, and 161 rifles. Additional insurgent detachments with 1231 rifles are set to surrender at Calbayog, while 300 bolomen surrender at Sulat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Frederick D. Grant
Basea
Baseo
Gandara
Samar
Gueverra
Rafel Sebastian
Abaki
Catbalogan
Sulat
Canadian Pacific control may prompt retaliatory tariff moves
The Daily Express reports most major steamship lines joined in a pact to raise transatlantic saloon fares. It also publishes an interview with Sir Charles Tupper advocating retaliatory duties on American imports if Morgan interests take control of the Canadian Pacific railroad and urging special legislation to shield Canadian interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
The
Daily Express
Beaver Line
Atlantic
Charles Tupper
Canadian Pacific Railroad
Morgan
Boers’ Kruger Visit to U.S. Possible if Pressure Rises
In The Hague report, President Steyn’s Europe trip is denied while Boer agents in America urge Mr. Kruger to visit the United States next June. He likely will comply if sufficient pressure is applied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Hague
Paris
Steyn
Orange Free State
Europe
Kruger
America
United States
Chagrin at Rome Over Venice Incident
The American embassy in Rome reports a painful impression from Venice actions by Chicago men. It is said that after Italian court proceedings, the offenders will be arraigned before an American court martial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Venice
Chicago
Queen Wilhelmina In Stable Condition After Night
The bulletin posted at Castle Loo reports Queen Wilhelmina had a quiet night and feverless mornings while evening temperatures continue to fall, indicating improving health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Hague
Castle Loo
Wilhelmina
Five Constabulary Men Ambushed Near Manila
In San Juan Del Monte near Manila five constabulary officers were ambushed. One man was killed and another injured in the attack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Constabulary
San Juan del Monte
Conaty Denies Resignation of Catholic University Rector
Bishop James Conaty, rector of the Catholic University of America, denies reports he plans to resign. He states there are no dissensions at the university and he has no intention of resigning. He authorizes that there is no foundation for the reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
James Conaty
Catholic University of America
Arbitration ruling rejects Rosa Gelb trunk damage claim
The arbitration commission of Congress decided against Rosa Gelb trunk whose husband sought 22000 dollars from Salvador for property destroyed during the 1898 revolution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arbitration Commission of Congress
Rosa Gelbtrunk
Salvador
Insurgent Surrender Ended Sa mar Campaign
Manila April 29 reports the surrender of Sa mar island insurgents led by General Guevarra who succeeded General Lucban, marking the end of the insurrection on that island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Island of
Samar
Guevarra
Lucban
Cholera Strikes Manila and Provinces Amid War Era
The cholera outbreak worsens with 555 cases and 449 deaths in Manila and 1,599 cases with 1,165 deaths in the provinces. Reports show cases among American soldiers in Camarine provinces of Southern Luzon but few soldiers affected as natives and Chinamen bear the brunt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Camarine
Luzon
Morton’s death founder of Arbor Day joins the majority
A report notes the death of J Sterling Morton founder of Arbor Day. The piece places his passing within a broader majority group of notable figures recognized in the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arbor Day
Morton Ex Secretary of Agriculture Dies in Lake Forest at 70
Hon J Sterling Morton former secretary of agriculture died at 4 20 pm at the Lake Forest home of his son Mark Morton after a months long illness due to cerebral thrombus. Interment planned for Nebraska City with a special train carrying family and friends. Morton’s Arbor Lodge legacy includes Arbor Day origin and Nebraska farming transformation with sons Joy Paul Mark Carl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
J. Sterling Morton
Lake Forest
Mark Morton
Paul Morton
Morton
Nebraska
Nebraska City
Mark
Mr. Morton
Arbor Lodge
Joy
Paul
Carl
Joy Morton
Santa Fe Railroad
Morton Industries
Waukegan
Senate Week Aims to Extend Philippine Government Debate
Washington reports the senate plans to continue debating the Philippine government bill with minor matters only if speakers are found. No speeches in support are anticipated, and thus far all remarks have come from minority Philippine committee members. Democratic senators are said to be ready to oppose the bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Philippine Committee
Bank of Spain Weekly Report Details Increases and Decrease
The Bank of Spain weekly report for the week ending Saturday shows gold on hand up 190000 pesetas and silver on hand up 3016000 pesetas, while notes in circulation fall by 525000 pesetas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madrid
Bank of Spain
Deaf mute killed by train in Valparaiso
J M Edwards a respected resident of Valparaiso Nebraska was instantly killed when struck by a train He was deaf and mute and did not hear the approaching cars The tragedy occurred on April 28 marking a deadly accident in the town
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valparaiso
Neb
J M. Edwards
Edwards
Railroad Builder Morris Hickey Dies in Missouri
Morris Hickey a pioneer railroad builder and one of the originators of the Hannibal road in Missouri died in St. Joseph today at age 77.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Joseph, Mo
Morris Hickey
Hannibal Road
Missouri
Astor to Become Baron Clivedon of Taplow
London dispatch reports William Waldorf Astor will be created Baron Clivedon of Taplow next month. The official confirmation comes after recent deliberations in London.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
London
William Waldorf Astor
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