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Newspaper
Sumner Press
Location
Sumner, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1902
Page
3
A collage of stray observations and quick takes on public figures events and culture. Mentions include Mayor Low Prince Henry Latin America Britain Germany France and Canada with notes on politics crime sports and media trends from a bustling press page.
Officials from Southern Pacific Union Pacific and allied lines meet to launch the largest colonization plan by Western roads to settle millions of acres in Southern California Texas and Western Louisiana. About 1000 immigration agents will operate in the East and Midwest with homeseekers’ excursions and special inducements to visit the Southwest.
Havana February 3 Six witnesses testified in the post office trial. The principal witness Wilmot former director of posts Rathbone's secretary said Neely paid Rathbone's private savants. He believed Rathbone repaid Neely but had no proof. Rathbone reportedly traveled to the United States twice with expenses from postal accounts. Rathbone's October November trip included a Washington call before returning to Cubs. Mrs Rathbone stayed at the Empire hotel with her expenses paid personally.
Frankfort Ky February 2 Judge Can trell rejects a motion for a new trial in the Jim Howard case. He sentences Jim Howard to five years imprisonment and orders transfer to Georgetown for safekeeping during appeal. The order follows the court ruling.
A fierce storm sweeping from the Great Lakes to the Atlantic bay left telegraph lines down and railroads hampered. New York City suffered wind damage with chimneys signs and windows blown down and one woman fatally struck by a flying sign. Snowfall heavy in western New York Michigan and Indiana disrupted travel while southern regions faced a sharp temperature drop and navigation challenges.
The Minnesota State Board of Pardons took the Younger brothers applications under advisement after a hearing last week. Governor Van Sant and Attorney General Douglas favor granting the pardon while Chief Justice Start shows cautious hesitation. Cole and Jim Younger, present with Senator George Wilson and supporters, remain hopeful for a forthcoming complete pardon in a few days.
Managua Feb 4 The treaty of peace signed by the four Central American presidents has been subscribed to by Salvadoran Honduran Nicaraguan and Costa Rican foreign secretaries It establishes compulsory arbitration for disputes and a court of arbitration to meet in Costa Rica on September 15 The court will serve an eight year term in each republic Exiles from frontiers will be removed upon request The treaty invites Guatemala to sign and it is expected to join the peace movement.
Philadelphia reports that the Siamese king will not visit the United States this year. The crown prince Mama Vagirevudh will return from England via the United States in October, possibly prompting a future royal visit. The prince studied at Oxford and earned a scholarship. Also: British explorer William Pitshngh Whitehouse and Lord Hindlip embark for the Upper Nile from London aiming for Sobat River by June, planning to reach Khartoum without Sudanese steamer protection.
Colonel Picquart argues France must reform military resources and favors a Franco British Italian alliance to gain naval freedom and cut German food supplies. He doubts an alliance with Germany and predicts Britain will redeploy troops to rebuild its forces after the Fashoda incident and the South African war.
Waterbury Connecticut February 2 1900 A disastrous fire swept the heart of Waterbury destroying a large portion of the business area south of Exchange Place The blaze began in the upholstery department of Reid Hughes Dry Goods at 108 112 Bank Street and spread amid a high wind The estimated loss runs to two million dollars with many adjoining buildings left smoldering and destroyed The origin of the fire remains unclear as investigators pursue the cause after a tumultuous night.
British reply to Dutch peace overtures is published next week, a polite refusal to accept The Hague’s good offices and to authorize a Dutch commission to seek Boer leaders’ consent. Lansdowne doubts Boer delegates can control their forces, and Kruger and Leyde resist independence concessions amid mounting Boer and rebel activity.
Cable from London says Miss Allen Roosevelt may accompany Whitelaw Reid on the royal embassy to King Edward's coronation in London. An official in the king's Household notes the president's daughter would be treated with royal precedence, a unprecedented honor, possibly staying in a royal palace. The report also covers Jim Howard's Kentucky case verdict and other brief items including gold reserves and Freddie Fanston's medical note.
Pittsburg, Pa February 1 Edward Biddle dying in jail at Butler John Biddle shot multiple times and Mrs Peter K Soffer wounded in the chest after the Biddle brothers escape with help from Mrs Goffen wife of the jail warden An ambush by eight officers two sleighs and a one horse sleigh followed as the fugitives exchanged fire Edward Biddle wounded in arm chest and leg John Biddle shot in breast and head Mrs Soffer and Mrs Biddle were wounded and carried back to Butler with the officers calling the escape miraculous and the defendants formidable marksmen.
Five Persean passengers were hurt when the Chicago and Alton Limited derailed near the interlocking plant north of town after a misplaced switch. Injuries ranged from head and back to leg cuts while passengers faced panic and a car overturned. Engineer Muldagg remained at his post as repairs had left safety devices disconnected.
New York began the Patrick Rice murder trial with ten days of testimony lacking direct links to Patrick or a conspiracy with valet Charles Jones. The 1886 will was admitted last minute after a lengthy dispute, with court adjourning yesterday as the reading was set to proceed early next week.
In London, the Archbishop of Canterbury criticizes American morals while supporting a resolution against legislation allowing marriage to a deceased wife. He argues English divorce rules are stricter and that American divorce rates reflect a lower moral standard compared to England, asserting Americans are less virtuous than Englishmen.
Boston, Feb 1. Sneerer wtty George McGibbon shoots and kills a man then kills himself as pursuers close in. The incident ends with McGibbon dead and authorities detailing the frantic chase through the streets.
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