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Newspaper
Sumner Press
Location
Sumner, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1902
Page
4
The Press summarizes a collage of light items and oddities from politics, society, and sport. It mentions taxation on movers in Paris, a Mayfield Ky postmaster appointment, burglaries, gas prices, a Chicago discovery of a new woman, and varied curiosities from golf to the Philippine capital.
Washington reports the President will study conditions near New Orleans where British officers supply horses mules and forage for the South African war. Attorney General Knox advises investigation but defers ruling on neutrality law violations. Cabinet discussions emphasize gathering evidence before any diplomatic move.
Glasgow April 21 The Ibrox Park disaster at the England vs Scotland match leaves 1X deaths and 250 injuries. About 200 injured required operations. 150 remain in infirmaries. Authorities facsimile blame for crowd movement as the game continued amid crisis.
Advices from London summarize Boer factional power as Steyn rises in the cabal while Kruger and Schalkburger hold influence. Colonial powers and Canada Australia New Zealand demand consultation in any settlement, rejecting terms that allow Boers exclusive control. Casualties mount as British forces press Delarey and Deakins in skirmishes. Kruger seeks return to South Africa amid ongoing talks and shifting alliances.
April 7 New York report says the New York chamber of commerce will invite the Prince of Wales to the August or September dedication of the new home. Negotiations have been informal for two months with no formal invitation yet sent. The plan involves European commercial bodies and relies on private ties rather than official diplomatic channels.
Washington April 7 Captain Joseph Coghlan of the navy famed for Hoch der Kaiser has been pardoned by the President restoring his rank. The pardon moves him to the head of captains and he may become rear admiral upon Admiral Farquhar’s retirement. Coghlan's ties include Belleville Illinois and former Gov Johnson of St Louis.
April 5 London reports Boer junta claims a loaded British convoy was attacked near Hart's river in the Transvaal. Burghers surrounded and disarmed a British detachment after a brief resistance. British and Boer losses described as severe with Canadian rifles praised. Parliament to hear further on the incident.
In Kansas City on April 1 a co op educational and industrial association called The Multitude Incorporated sought incorporation. The president filed for a decree, proposing a main office in Kansas City with plans for a large department store in Trenton and Mayesville. Articles prohibit any founder or relative drawing more than 2000 dollars annually. Judge Turpin was appointed to review the request.
Marconi Wireless Telegraph Co signs a contract to sell its U S rights to an American company with capital of 6 15 million The vendors receive 250 000 cash plus shares giving them controlling interest and a further payment for six existing sections in the United States. In Australia reports say France annexed Himitaria in the Tuvalu group under French control. In Missouri a jury convicts R L Watson of felonious assault on H Roberts, fining 100 and six months in jail.
William Lane, a Black servant, killed Mrs Ella Fartesh and daughter Madeline and mortally wounded Eloise, later dying. captured after escape, indicted by Grand Jury, now jailed. Governor to fix execution date, with at least thirty days between conviction and death, likely May 4.
London April 5 Cecil Rhodes wills a three year scholarship at Oxford for each US state and British colony and five for German birth students. About 10 million dollars goes to Oxford to fund the plan, plus half a million to Oriel College. The will quotes a aim of fostering peace via education between England Germany and the United States. The document runs over 2500 words. executors released portions deemed public.
Reports from New York and Washington note health concerns for prominent figures while armed unrest looms in British India and Afghanistan. In America a pedestrian accident near Canalport leads to a fatality. police investigate the scene as detectives search for witnesses.
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