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Newspaper
Sumner Press
Location
Sumner, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1902
Page
3
A garbled compilation covers diverse topics from U S government power, Christmas customs, and assassinations to European views on American influence. It touches on Mina and Herts affairs, Rockefeller, Uncle Sam, German prohibition, and cultural shifts with scattered dates, names, and places throughout.
General Bell presses a vigorous campaign in Batangas to crush insurrection while peace advocates in Manila decry harsh measures. Lopez family arrests, confiscations, and clergy-linked indictments spur native reactions. Samar Island fight leaves Captain Schoeffel wounded but victorious. Canal doubts and Nicaragua costs spark Senate caution as Congress reconvenes with Roosevelt wary of surplus spending.
Delegate Wilcox of Hawaii will receive a mileage payment of one-fifth of his yearly salary, plus 20 cents per mile for travel to and from Washington. Reports from Columbus and Lewistown note fish deaths due to low water and freezing, with shipments to Chicago under investigation. A Cincinnati death reports Mrs Lenn Ferber leaping from a trestle to escape an oncoming train. The Navy will not act on Captain Mahan’s private letter regarding Admiral Dewey’s report, as no orders were violated.
The Times discusses Rudyard Kipling's conscription poem as a climactic call to arms in Britain, warning of peril and urging action. It notes public shock over the attack on sport and cricket culture and mentions the Times endorsing compulsion in schooling and training camps as a remedy.
The Colombian government sent a note to President Castro denying Venezuela’s grievances as unfounded. The communication responds to Castro’s mediation reference and Chile’s offer, noting Bogotá’s rejection of Chilean mediation and Castro’s conditional acceptance prior.
In Chicago two thousand Zionists gathered at the Me Divuah Temple Theater for the Western Zionists annual convention. Leon Zototkoff outlined a plan to establish a legally assured Jewish home in Palestine as a refuge for those unable to assimilate where they now live. The report notes fears among Americans over emigration and calls for a renewed Jewish homeland.
Jan 6 Pekin reports an animated scene as the court prepares to return. Foreign ministers will not witness the reentry, citing recent events and fears of conspicuous military presence. Chinese officials protest to Sir Ernest Satow over trains used for court travel and the Teng-Ti Junction route.
Boston January report that Right Rev Charles H Brent newly consecrated bishop to the Philippine Islands announced he will appeal in the United States for a fund of 100000 to endow the new jurisdiction. He said income from the endowment would support three assistants and aid preparations for his Manila service in the spring. He described the Philippine situation as the church’s greatest challenge worldwide due to Roman Catholic strength.
Bethany Exchange Bank, owned by Svar & Co., was robbed of about $200 in paper money. robbers used a fire explosion to wreck the safe, leaving no crew behind and robbing both paper money and valuables, causing alarm but needing local follow-up. Also reports: Sateley Manufacturing sues 42 former employees for $50,000 over a strike. Jefferson City calls for Democratic senatorial committee meeting. Walla Walla wreck deaths numbered fifty-one. Peoria asylum commissioners plan opening with initial capacity.
A collision between the steamship Walla Walla and an unknown sailing vessel near Cape Mendocino caused the ship to founder in minutes. Of 142 aboard, 33 are missing. 84 survivors are in Eureka, 7 in Trinidad area, with 1 drowning woman and several reported deaths. The Walla Walla, owned by Pacific Coast Steamship Co, sailed January 1 from San Francisco for Puget Sound ports.
Reports from Manila dated January 4 describe protests by American and Spanish business interests against General Chaffee’s plan to withdraw troops due to Barcar’s peaceful status. Filipino civil authorities reportedly favor withdrawal, while local merchants urge protection.
Reports from Columbus show the Ohio contest for speaker in the general assembly intensifying as January 4 to 26 closes. McKinman to lead, Foraker forces rally with Dick advising, Cox directing Cincinnati backing, and headquarters crowded at Crittenden and Great Southern Hotel as parties seek to muster votes and claim victory.
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