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Newspaper
Potosi Journal
Location
Potosi, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1902
Page
2
The Newport RB T school board elected Louise Van Horne a young colored lady and teacher for the public schools. She is the daughter of Rev Mahlon Van Horne consul at St Thomas and is described as highly accomplished and a successful instructor.
The great lakes traffic has surpassed Atlantic freighting with yearly returns already signaling that all freight records will be broken on inland fresh water seas this year.
It seems almost incredible that the shortest mail route from western Europe to the Pacific is by way of Siberia. Yet with the Trans Siberian Railroad almost completed, Russia is securing mail contracts from nations which less than 30 years ago were leagued against her.
Observers struggle to grasp why individuals choose self destruction and why they add horror by ingesting carbolic acid or dousing clothes with kerosene and setting them alight. The piece ponders the mystery of such acts and the mind states behind them.
At the end of June the government held gold coin bullion and certificates totaling 698 T4442, which with currency in circulation brings the national total to 1 200 000 000 dollars. This is likely the largest gold stock any nation has ever possessed.
A Census Bureau report shows cotton manufacturing investment in the Southern states rising from 20,413,414 dollars in 1880 to 62,623,729 in 1900 and reaching 137,172,561 dollars in 1900. No other region has seen such rapid industrial growth in the same period.
Former President Cleveland is credited with investing $250 000 to secure all land rights along Monument beach and Tights of Thuttermilk bay, giving him control of the shore where Gray Gables sits. He is now among the region’s largest landowners in southeastern Massachusetts.
Western insurers report higher year to date losses from wind and lightning than fires, with tornado insurance firms heavily hit and total losses rising. Farmers increasingly favor tornado insurance, feeling more secure than with fire coverage.
A late congress bill grants pensions to former Confederate soldiers who had enlisted in the Union Army before January 1 1865. Aimed at North Carolina and Tennessee cases of conscription into the Confederacy, the measure covers those who later joined and served in the Union. Officials anticipate about 3 million dollars added to annual pension outlays.
The Philadelphia Record notes severe domestic wool shortages for clothing. In the last ten months of the fiscal year US imports of foreign clothing wool reached nearly 65 million pounds plus 78 million pounds of carpet wool. It urges continued sheep farming growth across states to meet rising demand.
The post office department reports 1902 first quarter receipts of 22.4 million dollars and expenditures of 31.5 million, producing a 9.1 million shortfall. A surplus had been unheard of, while high costs reflect many new free delivery routes. full year deficit is estimated under 1.00006 million.
Senor Clemente Figueras, an engineer in Los Palmas Canary Islands, says he has found a way to use atmospheric electricity directly without chemicals or dynamos and without any motive force. If true, power costs could drop and industry revolutionize, but the world should await abundant confirmation before abandoning steam engines and coal mines.
A roundup notes June receipts for 50 large U S post offices totaling 4 478 368 up 572 822 or 14 percent from June 1901. The postmaster general returns to Wisconsin for the fall. Treasury auditor reports 9 4 3 accounts audited totaling 5 575 110 559 4 with receipts and disbursements. Counterfeit notes seen in circulation include 20 gold certificates 1852 and 5 silver certificates 1899. Census bulletin cites 48 497 clothing factories in the United States with a capital of 45 000 000.
At leading clearing houses in the United States the seven days ended the 4th totaled 2 608 727 052 dollars, down 15 7 percent from last year. In the week 105 business failures occurred, compared with 18 the prior week and last year. A launch wrecked near Long Beach New York with 12 presumed drowned. Funerals for Cambria mine explosion victims held in Johnstown now list 114 dead. Multiple rail and trolley incidents injure residents in New York and Trenton losses. The Peary relief Windward expedition ship sails north from New York.
In Minneapolis the National Educational Association elected Charles W. Eliot president. The group adopted resolutions urging education department cabinet status, child labor laws, and Bible study for its literary value.
George W Stephens, president and founder of the Moline Plow company, died at his home in Moline Illinois aged 83 years. In Mechanicsburg Ohio a fire claimed twelve fine trotters burned to death.
Reports detail King Edward's coronation slated for August ninth subject to physicians. Cuba's patent and trademark fees set at 25 and 12.50 dollars. Boer war losses rise to 3709 killed and 32000 prisoners, with 7000 dead. Mont Pelee erupts again near Martinique while Fort de France inhabitants panic. Chinese embassy secretary named minister to the United States. Cuban acceptance of St Louis exposition invitation.
Major General Linyd Wheaton ends his military career on the fifteenth and Grig General John C. Bates, now leading the Missouri department, is appointed in Denver. A Denver & Rio Grande robbery near Chester leaves passengers robbed of money and jewelry but no cash was taken from the safes. A British government reshuffle installs A J Balfour as premier with resignations anticipated. Freight handlers strike at Chicago remains unsettled. A Missouri railroad contract from Versailles to Warrensburg is let, with completion planned to Kansas City. Mason in Ohio reports a brutal family murder by James Conover after release from an insane asylum. Rock Island moves passenger HQ to Kansas City around August 1. Theodore Lacaff of Nevada, Mo. is nominated for Congress from Missouri’s Fifteenth district. Spanish War veterans plan a Detroit reunion in September with President Roosevelt to speak.
Farmers in the northwest protest Steidt tariff on farm machinery. A commission is formed to pick a naval station on the Great Lakes with Chicago a possible choice. Mackay and Spreckels lead eastern capitalists to start a large sugar refining project using a new process. Havana bankers refuse a 4 million island bond due to weak guarantees. Pennsylvania railroad plans 10 million in improvements over three to four years. Charles A. Jones named warden of Yellowstone Park. Army uniforms likely olive drab for field visibility. Whitney of New York donates house and lot to physician who cared for Mrs. Whitney. Turners in Davenport Ia. oppose women’s admission and push church property taxation. St. Louis and eastern capitalists plan a Mississippi crossing bridge and a new central depot. Englishman Charles Roberts fined after beating in Boston for desecrating an American flax. US buffalo population total 1.45 million animals. London trial of Charles Bright ends in acquittal. Church census discussed as Catholic membership drops 2 673 390 in 12 years.
Missouri items report the annual Missouri Press association meeting in Kansas City July 23 and 24. St Louis congressman James J. Butler seeks renomination. Pierce City Fourth of July parade featured ex mayors. Cochran seeks U S circuit court seat. various local incidents include a jail dynamite scare in St Joseph and a fatal shooting in Mexico involving Rhodes Clay.
Chicago July 15. Wholesale houses closed, producing a paralyzed city economy worth about 1,000,000 daily as freight handlers and railroads clash over 0.5 cent per hour per man. Strikes halt shipments, managers refuse higher pay, and committees fail to secure concessions. Merchants threaten to drive wagons themselves if blockades persist, while Teamsters National leader arrives for a pivotal meeting to decide on return or wider mobilization.
The Peary relief ship Windward finished loading and sailed at sunset after passing quarantine. It will go to Sidney and then to the Arctic, with Mrs Pearcy and her daughter boarding at Sidney. Jessie Morrison Sentenced to 25 Years in Leavenworth for Eldorado Murder.
Maj Gen Lloyd Wheaton ends his active military career at age 64 after arriving home from the Philippines. Brig Gen Chaffee notes Wheaton’s forty one years of devoted service and lauds his record, inviting others to respect his example and wish him ample rest.
Washington reports Gen George W Davis to relieve Gen Chaffee of the division of the Philippines on September 30 1902 and Chaffee will report to Governor's Island New York to assume command of the department of the east with his aide.
London 15 The specially constructed ambulance prepared to move King Edward from Buckingham Palace to the railway station was brought to the palace this afternoon. Two bluejackets selected to assist in the removal rehearsed by rolling away the couch used for his rest under nurse direction. He will depart tomorrow accompanied by Queen Alexandra Prince and Princess Charles Sir Francis Knollys and the attending physician.
A Colorado train robbery occurred at about 5:50 Monday near Chester 250 miles west of Denver. Masked men compelled the engineer to stop the train at gunpoint, blew open two safes in the express car, and forced passengers to line up along the tracks. Passengers discarded money watches and jewelry as robbers searched them.
The US armored cruiser Brookive, sailing from Annapolis, arrived in Southampton on Saturday with the late Lord Pauncefote’s remains. Full naval honors were paid as the coffin was taken from the ship to the train bound for Newark, where the funeral is set for Tuesday.
The Katy railroad introduces a new Parsons to Joplin branch opened on July 1. The notice notes the expansion for patrons and highlights the ongoing growth in regional rail service while mirroring period era shipping and transportation language. The fragment also includes vintage ad copy and quotes from other newspapers.
Dean Mra Prxxnam recalls two years of kidney troubles and other complications with little relief from medicines. He felt discouraged but believed life could return to health and hoped for recovery.
Christiania Norway July 15 due to a faulty steering gear the United States battleship Illinois struck the harbor bottom and must return to England for dry dock repairs, delaying further operations.
In Wheeling West Virginia on July 15 Theo dore McGrane a messenger boy jumped from the suspension bridge over the Ohio river in full view of hundreds of spectators. With a professional high diver absent he announced his plan climbed the rail and leaped 150 feet then swam 59 yards to shore landing without a bruise.
Richmond Ind July 15 R A Jackson of this city has been appointed general attorney of the Chi road Co with headquarters in Chicago. The appointment is effective August 1.
The emperor of Corea received John Barrett commissioner of the St Louis exposition in audience on July 12 and accepted the invitation for Corea to participate in the World's Fair at Yokohama.
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