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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1902
Page
7
In playful imperial fashion the Kaiser plans to station a crack Hussar regiment in Crefeld. The burgomaster prepares housing as town women hope for handsome lieutenants, a revival of ancient etiquette noted by Pall Mall Gazette.
The Professional Women's League of New York advertised fifty six foot tall women to serve as policemen at the Madison Square Garden exhibition in October. Applicants mostly fell short by six inches, one woman stood six feet but lacked suitable presence, another claimed danger appeal, while secretary criticized others as awkward and sour faced.
The Brooklyn Eagle notes planters and business interests in Jamaica Trinidad and Jamaica push for annexation to the United States. It argues Britain would not fight to retain colonies if the majority favor independence though Jamaica’s loss could cost strategic advantages in West Indian waters.
The Snyder blackberry, credited to Missouri, arose about fifty years ago along a bluff in Saline county. A renting farmer named Snyder cultivated it with strong sales, spurring widespread adoption. The variety is praised for vigor, steady bearing, and suitability for shipment. The Concord grape is also traced to a farmer who moved a wild vine to his garden.
The Mississippi legislature may be asked to outlaw baseball from September 1 until year end. The motive cited is that during cotton harvest time Negro workers become deeply engaged in the sport, with towns once hosting nine games simultaneously, pulling 162 men from fields, plus spectators, for eight months of play.
Lexicographer James C. Fernald presents examples from his pamphlet Better Say on correct word usage. He notes News is singular in construction though plural in form, citing a telegram to Horace Greeley asking Are there any news and his reply Not a new.
The treasurer of a neighboring state's loan and building association stole tens of thousands of dollars from modest holders. Though trusted and seen as virtuous, his brusque, curt, and ill tempered manners misled residents into believing only smooth con artists were thieves.
The article notes evolving uses for paper including artificial teeth and boot uppers. It cites a Boston firm weighing paper hat manufacturing and predicts paper items like hats, high hats, dress suits, and patent leather–like shoes may become fashionable.
Wilkes Barre reports show all local unions meeting to demand concessions while President Roosevelt is notified. President Mitchell rushes to New York with district presidents to pursue a possible settlement, but the strike and coal shipments remain at current low levels.
President Roosevelt asks Mine Workers' Union president John Mitchell to urge miners to return to work in exchange for a commission to investigate grievances and potential congressional action. Wright delivered the offer in Philadelphia and Mitchell will consider it. miners vote on continuing the strike today.
Secretary Root issued an order setting aside 1 800 acres within five miles of Manila as a military reservation. The site will host the first of a system of modern brigade posts to be erected across the islands. It will accommodate one infantry regiment two cavalry squadrons and two artillery batteries.
Edward S. Bragg consul general for Havana is appointed United States consul general at Hong Kong succeeding William A. Robles, who moves to Havana.
WEDINBURGH Oct 9 Andrew Carnegie received the Freedom of Perth in recognition of his benefactions to Scotland.
In Bon Homme county on October 9 a local farmer reported a remarkable potato haul. From three quarters of an acre the yield reached about 400 bushels, highlighting an exceptional crop for the region.
The Colorado Cattle and Horse Growers association urges railroads to grant a special corn rate from Nebraska and Kansas to Western Colorado. The aim is to feed cattle through winter amid feed shortages caused by drought on the western range to prevent heavy losses.
Pekin reports Manchuria south of the Liao river has been restored to China under the Manchurian agreement. Trade shows growth but reforms await evacuation as Russia objects to imperial post extension to the railway and interior and discourages trade.
Vancouver reports the cable ship Colonia has laid 3,455 nautical miles of Pacific cable from Vancouver Island to Fanning Island station since September 18. The voyage ran smoothly with no issues, leaving 2,100 nautical miles to Suva. The Anglia at Honolulu will complete the remaining section, likely before month’s end.
Lady Henry Somerset president of the World’s Christian Temperance Union arrived in New York from London aboard the Minneapolis. She will attend the WCTU convention and study American methods to reclaim inebriates with the help of the American organization.
United States Minister Buchai Tokio reports to the state department on Japan’s 1901 foreign trade. He notes many unfavorable features but a distinct recovery from the prior year. Imports were smaller in 1901 than in 1900.
London October 8 report says Generals Corbin, Young and Wood will lunch with King Edward at Buckingham Palace on October 30.
Henry White secretary at London legation will become ambassador to Rome. Roosevelt shares McKinley’s view of White and plans to confirm the posting, signaling an early appointment with strong backing.
United States Senator Burton of Kansas Foster of Washington and Mitchell of Oregon returned from a trip to the Hawaiian Islands as a sub committee of the senate committee on Pacific islands and Porto Rico. The group examined all matters related to federal relations with the islands during their tour.
Grand Army of the Republic en campment opened with a naval parade in Washington drawing over 100000 visitors. Admiral Dewey reviewed the naval veterans from the White House stand as Pension Commissioner Ware hosted a reception for 1400 staff and Grand Army officials in the Pension bureau and the court plaza.
President names Thomas H. Roulhac to the U S district attorney post for the district of Alabama replacing W R Vaughan who was removed recently. Roulhac has long been a Democrat.
Providence Rhode Island October 8 Governor Charles Dean Kimball proposes a state guarantee fund to reimburse coal dealers for losses in importing coal for Rhode Island use the proposed amount not to exceed 125000 dollars as support for the industry recovery.
The house of representatives voted to declare October 10 a national holiday marking the start of the 1868 war. It also calls for statues of Cespe des, Agramonte, Maceo and Garcia to be erected.
Maggie Lynch, a seamstress missing fifteen days, was found in the tower of Sacred Heart church in West Atchison. She had been without food or drink for two weeks and was semi conscious. Lynch claimed she hid to escape people who wanted to kill her, and her groans during mass led to her discovery.
The Pennsylvania Railroad completed arrangements for the crown prince of Siam tour visiting New York Philadelphia Washington Boston Pittsburgh Annapolis St. Louis Kansas City Colorado Springs Pike's Peak New Mexico Arizona California cities Portland Seattle and Vancouver where the tour will end.
Washington October 7. A long interview between President Roosevelt and Frank P Sargent touched the coal strike. Sargent indicated the talks concerned the strike but would not discuss details. Analysts expect a single administration plan aimed at ending the strike through the miners until a later full investigation of mining conditions. The likelihood of action by the operators is deemed low.
Reports from China describe a rising boxer movement in Zu Chun and Chi Li led by a woman, Liao Kuan Yin. About 1,000 boxers attacked Chen Hu, with imperial forces rebuffing them and the group encamping at Shippantan after fleeing Cheng Tu. The woman, called a boxer goddess by some, has reportedly drawn 10,000 adherents and serves as a powerful rebel chief in Zu Chun.
Francis William Reitz former Orange Free State secretary of state arrived in New York aboard the Statendam greeted by Boer sympathizers and Irish-American societies. He said he is not here to push war but to serve his countrymen and seek amnesty for rebels amid alleged wartime promises by Kitchener and Milner.
The Treasury Department in Washington issued a letter to major port collectors urging prompt delivery of any coal imported. It states that large amounts have entered and directs granting coal shipments preferred treatment to clear consignments quickly, aiming to resolve doubts in favor of coal importers.
United States Senators J. H. Mitchell A. G. Foster and J. R. Burton and ex Senator J. M. Thurston returned to San Francisco today after a visit to Honolulu to examine the crown lands claim.
The annual conference of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Salt Lake City ended yesterday. Nearly all missions worldwide were represented with strong turnout from Utah Idaho Colorado Arizona New Mexico Canada and Mexico.
Consul Alonzo Garrett of West Virginia United States consul at New Laredo is missing after joining a hunting expedition into the Sierra Madre mountains in Mexico. The party last communicated on September 9 saying they would return September 25, and no word has been received since.
Governor Stone called out the entire Pennsylvania National Guard to duty in the anthracite coal regions including Luzerne Schuylkill Carbon Lackawanna Susquehanna Northumberland and Columbia counties. The order cites mob violence derailed trains and threats to workers and aims to protect workers trains and property while maintaining public peace. The major commanding will deploy troops to key localities and arrest violators. The move follows meetings with guard generals at the executive mansion.
President of the United Mine Workers John Mitchell left Wilkesbarre before dawn for Philadelphia where he met Carroll D. Wright United States commissioner of labor Roosevelt's personal representative on coal strike matters. Mitchell returned to Wilkesbarre at night and refused to discuss details of the Philadelphia meeting or the identities of other men he saw there.
Boer generals Botha DeWet and Delarey reached Brussels and were welcomed by an enormous crowd. DeWet told the audience they sought aid to repair war ravages not independence, and vowed to stay faithful to their new country if peace terms are observed.
New York October 7 The smelters and mines of the Omaha Grant Smelting company at Velardena Mexico have been sold to the American Smelting and Refining company. The purchase price is said to exceed 5 million dollars.
Senator Hanna issued a telegram from Cleveland offering a tariff debate with Mayor Tom L. Johnson in Steubenville. Johnson quickly replied that he would accept, proposing the discussion cover the topic strictly on economic grounds without any reference to monopolies.
After a heated debate New Haven aldermen pass a resolution urging President Roosevelt to immediately declare coal lands public property with compensation and to have they be held and worked by the government, likening it to Lincoln’s emancipation act.
Clar en ce N Fulton a widower was shot by Walter Houston a boy nearly 17 at Williford post office about 8 yesterday morning. Houston who bought a 32 caliber revolver after threats involving Fultons housekeeper fired a bullet into Fultons stomach and then surrendered to the sheriff. Fulton died soon after.
Washington reports President Roosevelt will not review the Grand Army of the Republic parade in front of the White House. Officials cite extreme caution and doctors forbidden exertion as he continues to rest his injured foot.
New York dispatch reports Reitz secretary of state of the Orange Free State arrived with his wife from Boulogne Sur Mer aboard a committee ship. He says the war reopening seeks two aims duty to countrymen and personal remuneration. The Boers seek amnesty for rebels at coronation time.
Signor Luzzatti former finance minister writes in the Neue Freie Presse Vienna inviting a conference of European statesmen and economists to resolve the trusts and combines issue. The idea is backed by other Italian economists and the press who warn Europe must counter the American danger.
White House report says the president is doing very well and has practically recovered from last week’s strain while remaining cautious after the coal strike efforts.
Denver reports all state party tickets filed by midnight last night. The slate includes candidates from the Republican Democratic Socialist Socialist Labor and Prohibition parties.
Vienna dispatch reports Albanians killed the United States consul at Uskub in European Turkey. The Daily Express correspondent notes the incident occurred in a volatile region amid tensions between national groups and Ottoman authorities.
On October 5 in Madrid General Harges captain general of Catalonia engaged in a pistol duel with the director of El Imparcial newspaper. Neither party was hurt and the clash followed newspaper attacks.
Brigands captured Turkish landowner Shefik Bey at Orisar near Vodena forty miles from Monastir. He is being held for a ransom of 15000 dollars.
The steeple of the Church of San Stefano in Venice continues to lean and crumble, with new indications of potential collapse observed on October 6. Local authorities monitor the aging structure amid safety concerns for nearby residents and worshippers.
Baltimore October 6 Gov Smith delayed to appoint delegates to a coal situation convention after telegrams from Detroit leaders. He argues such a conv en tion would have no authority or power to end the strike among operators and miners.
New York on October 6 reports Edward T. Devine of the Charity Organization Society announced that the street cleaning department and the Charity Organization Society have arranged to separate wood waste at thirteen dumps for use as fuel starting today.
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