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Newspaper
Sumner Press
Location
Sumner, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1902
Page
3
Disjointed notes mock global affairs and royal gossip, mentioning British influence in Africa, Kipling and Isaiah, Prince Henry, Roosevelt, and royal marriages. Anecdotes touch on Kansas corn, a 103 year old Philadelphian, and a Brooklyn store baby ad, skimming diverse public curiosities.
In Havana on February 24 the government closed its summing up in the post office fraud case. Financial Agent Neely and others faced three days of testimony. Rathbone denied missing $800 and claimed he returned it, Reeves lacked a receipt, and Mrs Rathbone’s travel costs were charged to public funds. Rathbone’s daily allowance controversy arose after August 1999. Reeves’s lawyer contends Reeves bore no cash responsibility yet faced the system of accounts.
Prince Henry of Prussia arrived in New York Harbor after a brief stay in New York and was welcomed by U.S. representatives. He dined aboard the Hohenzollern and was entertained by the Deutscher Verein before boarding a special train to Washington to meet President Roosevelt and Congress, with a White House dinner planned and a return voyage to New York at midnight.
Miss Ellen M Stone the American missionary freed from brigands near Salonica reached Strumitza with Mme Tsilka and her baby, both also released. News came via telegram to the American consul general in Constantinople. The trio were reported well and made known to Strumitza authorities.
Madrid reports agitators urging a general strike in support of Barcelona workers amid fears of a broader uprising. Carlists, allied with anarchists and socialists, challenge the government as officials warn against overreaction. Barcelona remains a focal point, with Madrid cautious about military intervention. Simultaneously, ships, concerts, and civic events fill notices from Copenhagen to Colorado Springs.
Two South Carolina senators Tit man and McLacrin clashed during a heated Philippines tariff debate in the Senate chamber. Aides and fellow senators separated them as visitors watched in crowded galleries. both apologized and were held in contempt. Tillman condemned the bill and administration methods in a fiery speech.
A nineteen year old guest amid the Park Avenue Hotel tragedy died in Bellevue Hospital. Coroner Goldenkranz to begin inquiries. Julia, wife of Reverend William Boardman, identified at the morgue. Other hospitalized victims expected to recover.
Snow and sleet paralyzed New York City and Jersey City with ice coated streets scarce passable. Central Park trees bent under ice. Broadway cabstand confusion. trains delayed. electric wires, fire alarm, and police telegraph disrupted. Newark slush. Jersey City darkness. many horses killed. Long and Hay departures noted.
Andrew D White American ambassador presided at Kaiserhof gathering of 200 Americans on Washington's birthday. He praised lack of hatred toward German Americans, noted friendly exchanges between Germany and the United States through wireless messages from Kronprinz Wilhelm, and argued such demonstrations foster an atmosphere conducive to resolving pending questions.
Relief committee reports Sharp County faces widespread need with over half the population requiring aid. Provisions meat and corn meal scarce. seed corn oats and potatoes requested for planting. County officials coordinating distribution and township committees to target those most in need. Also notes false Woodding Story about Vanderbilt marriage. Mrs Vanderbilt denies reports.
Frederick H. Tristram named assistant general passenger agent for Wabash at Pittsburg after service with Columbus Hocking Valley and Toledo. He previously led Wabash passenger operations and served as president of the Traveling Passenger Agents Association. Memphis drought relief aids Ark Mam moth Springs aftermath. Salvador tidal waves kill over 50 and destroy seven villages. In Springfield Missouri a shooting injures Conlon and Scott. bond pending trial.
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