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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1902
Page
6
Scottish employers vow to use legal powers to compel labor. Tredegar workers were fined 21 shillings each with damages of two guineas for absence without leave.
The head of Prussia's state railways says future hiring will favor women in roles suitable for them. Women will work in ticket and telegraph offices, telephone clerks, counting offices, and goods offices. Many women already hold government posts and new openings appear yearly.
The article explains how artists colors rely on natural sources. It notes crimson purple lakes carmine from cochineal insects sepia from cuttlefish ink and outlines Prussian blue from horse hoof ash and ultramarine from lapis lazuli.
The article claims some early artists used brown paint ground from human bodies, specifically mummy remains from Egyptian mausoleums. It describes how ancient bodies preserved in bitumen resemble light leather when unwrapped today.
Estimates put John W. Mackay's fortune at 40 million to 70 million dollars. Legal observers debate whether the British government can claim a 5 percent death duty on Mrs. Mackay's inheritance under her husband’s will since she is domiciled in England. A death duty would apply to all the testator's English investments, about 10 million dollars.
Charles G. Bennett of Utica New York believes he is hoodooed and will sail on a northern whaling vessel to shake off misfortune. Doctors say he is highly magnetized and acts as a living lightning rod having suffered three sun strokes and three lightning strikes.
The Anita, the oldest ship in the world, has been sold at Teneriffe to be broken up. The Italian vessel, registered in Genoa, was built in 1548 and resembled Columbus’s Santa Maria. Its last voyage ran from Naples to Teneriffe at the end of March 1902, after weathering countless storms and tornadoes worldwide.
Railway Age cites traffic men and grain statisticians predicting a corn crop of two and a half billion bushels for this year, a new record. The estimate translates to 140 billion pounds or 70 million tons, about 2.33 million carloads, and roughly 46,666 trains at fifty cars per train.
Two Rhodesian spiders have been found to produce gold and silver silk. An experimenter reports these creatures may be reared in captivity and their webs stretched on bushes form a vast net. The fibers show brilliant metallic luster and high strength, golden silk about silkworm thread width but much stronger.
The text states Britain holds the most ships globally with about 35 000 vessels and over ten million tons. It notes two thirds of its goods are carried domestically and a large share of others goods. It also claims Britain handles over half of domestic exports and imports and significant shares of Russia Belgium Holland France trade.
A federal bill in equity filed by Chesapeake & Ohio Coal Agency Co. seeks to restrain about 50 New River coal companies and United Mine Workers leaders including John Mitchell from interfering with mine operation. Judge Keller granted a temporary restraining order to prevent threats, intimidation, or blocking access to mines and coke plants.
At Oyster Bay August 1, trouble grows on the Mayflower as nine crew desertions occur. A crew member says about 70 men seek leave after pay day. Disputes center on Lieut W W Phelps overbearing discipline with long watches, limited shore leave, and restricted smoking, though Lieut Commander Albert Gleaves is not blamed.
Washington reports growing alarm over cholera in the Philippines. Navy men face strict sanitary rules with distilled water and careful food supervision. cases traced to native foods or unboiled water, while army troops often disobey regulations.
An explosion at Mount Kimbla colliery near Wollongong results in heavy loss of life with 27 bodies recovered. 149 miners were rescued while others remain entombed as portions of the mine burn and rescue efforts continue. The disaster occurred at the Wollongong port area, about 40 miles from Sydney.
The Kanawha and New River Fire Brick Co tram car leaped a 25 foot trestle two miles below Charleston. Motorman C B Gideout was killed instantly. Elijah Stoon the plant general manager was seriously but not fatally injured.
Springfield report states Miss Etna Butcher daughter of Rev M B Butcher pastor of Chandlerville Congregational church has been appointed by the Women’s Union society to act as superintendent of nurses at Thadsia India.
A Rome dispatch reports a number of anarchists were arrested on Wednesday and Thursday. The prisoners are said to have been in correspondence with cohorts in Patterson New Jersey.
The foreign office told United States Minister Conger that government troops killed between 3800 and 400 rioters in Sze Chuen province and that order has been restored there.
A night of unprecedented seismic activity in Los Alamos valley Santa Barbara county left a 15 by 4 mile area in ruins with a village deserted. A church toppled and most buildings damaged. property losses around $30,000 plus stock losses. Additional shocks were reported in Santa Maria and Santa Barbara with fleeing residents and ongoing tremors.
A government Sierra reserve in Fresno County hosts the reportedly largest tree known. The trunk measures 61 feet in diameter with a 154 foot 8 inch girth taken six feet from the ground, indicating an extraordinary size for the species.
The new torpedo boat Grampus, one of two small fighting craft ordered from Union Ironworks by the United States navy, was successfully launched here Thursday night. The vessel will ride only 18 inches out of the water.
In Scranton on August 1 under protection of regular police a squad coal and iron police and detectives the Oxford colliery of the People’s Coal Co resumed active operations Thursday after a suspension.
Panama and Colombia report that peace commissioners who left July 29 on the Cana failed to meet Herrera near Agua Dulce because a fierce battle began July 29. Rebels suffered heavy losses while government troops also bore casualties. Armistice granted to bury dead, fighting resumed with strong reserves. Generals Salazar and Morales Berti coordinate relief efforts as isthmus fate looms.
Washington reports the post office department will print adhesive stamps for four years starting October 1 after the bureau of engraving and printing submitted the lowest bid. Only competitor American Bank Note and Engraving Co. bid higher by about $15,000.
The Parkersburg Bridge Terminal Railroad Co of Parkersburg West Virginia is chartered to build a railroad in Wood County West Virginia and Washington County Ohio and to construct bridges across the Ohio and Little Kanawha rivers. Capital stock is 100000 dollars. Incorporators include J T Blair Greenville Pa W B Archer H S Lampman Jr B R Petriken and H J Cook all of Parkersburg.
Richmond reports George Robinson a colored man was hanged for murder in Wise Court House before about a thousand people. On the first drop the rope broke. he was raised for a second execution outside the scaffold, waiting while the sheriff bought a new rope. He remained conscious throughout.
Galveston Texas has defaulted on the 7500 interest due on its 200000 sewer bond issue and on all bond issues. Officials expect a settlement to be reached soon.
The Daily Mail correspondent reports Japan is rearming its army with a new rifle and selling its old rifles to China. The dispatch from London dated August 2 notes the military build up and arms trade in the region.
In Scranton on August 2 over 100 non union workers at the Cayugan mine quit and joined strikers. The mines are idle for the first time since the strike began.
London reports that Lord Kitchener plans to travel to London to confer with Boer generals Botha and Delarey and that, on their arrival, King Edward will grant them an audience.
Navy researchers led by Lieut Cleland Davis report a novel armor plate made by driving carbon into the hot surface with electricity. The plate yields a glasslike face with adjustable thickness and tough backing, could be treated in about five hours and is lighter for equal resisting power, aiding defense against explosives.
The July 31 1902 monthly debt report places debtless cash at 973 910 367 with a 4 453 126 rise since July 1 1902. Debt totals include 931 070 340 interest bearing and 395 537 818 non interest debt plus 1 274 810 mature none to total 1 327 884 966, with 841 965 089 in certificates offset by cash on hand.
Spokane reports Tracy the fugitive desperado is in Eastern Washington after crossing the Columbia River. He is unharmed, armed with four guns and 200 rounds, provisioned for five days, and two horses. He plans to hold up a bank or rob an express car and has promised $65,000 to escape helpers within a year. He heads toward the Idaho line toward the Hole in the Wall country in Wyoming seeking safety among thieves.
In Rome on August 2 Guiseppe Mussolino the brigand was taken to Portolangone to serve a life term for murder. He warned his prosecutors that they have not seen the last of him noting he shall reappear. He was convicted after evidence showed he killed thirteen men.
Five thousand Jewish residents of the East Side gathered at Cooper Union to protest police actions during recent riots. A resolution denouncing the police and Hoe & Co. was adopted.
New York report shows 168 business failures for the week ending July 31, down from 178 the prior week. The year earlier figures were 160 for this week last year, 173 in 1900, 166 in 1899, and 189 in 1898.
The German government notified the state department that U S army officers attending the fall maneuvers need not bring their horses as the emperor will provide fully equipped mounts.
The marriage of Miss Alice Hay to James Wadsworth Jr. will be held September 30 at the Fells Newburyport the country home of the secretary of state and Mrs Hay in Newbury Massachusetts.
The Albany Argus reports a New York Central mileage ticket valid over 6000 miles east of Buffalo. It covers lines including the New York Central and Hudson River and branches, St. Lawrence Adirondack, Harlem, West Shore, and more. Tickets cost two cents per mile, usable by one or a dozen holders, without limits, and accepted on several connecting lines.
In a Stray Stories exchange Maggie admits breaking the engagement and keeping the diamond ring given by Harry. Margarethe confirms she still loves the ring and says her feelings toward Harry have not changed.
A rail passenger, a high official of the Mobile & Ohio, rewarded H J Titus a dining car steward on the Chicago and Alton line. Titus is named Superintendent Commissary of the Mobile & Ohio, effective August 15, with headquarters in Jackson, Tennessee. He is 24, making him the youngest railway dining car superintendent in the United States.
A brief cartoon caption from the Chicago Journal shows a teacher scolding Johnnie for laughing as he explains his face slipped. The caption captures a playful classroom moment typical of the era's humor pages.
San Francisco hosts the Knights Pythias in August with excursion tickets from Chicago via the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway for 50 dollars round trip. Final return date is September 30. The Short Line links Chicago to Omaha offering two through trains daily with sleeping and dining car service. Time tables maps and information available from F A Miller, General Passenger Agent, Chicago.
The Brooklyn Eagle commends Union Pacific for engineering improvements that straighten straightaways and reduce grades. It argues that smoother, economy driven routes prevent train sickness and engine wear, urging others to adopt similar measures to expand reliable, steady rail service across the country.
A quippy exchange from a Chicago Daily News item features Remus accusing and denying a long word claim with a humorous mispronunciation. The fragment hints at a courtroom or legal context and a defense indicating unfamiliar spelling.
A warning against counterfeit Cascarets claiming to be “just as good” and detailing the genuine Cascarlets tablets stamped "C.C.C." The ad notes Cascarets’ leading sales, with over ten million boxes sold last year, and states authentic boxes are sold in drug stores at 10 25 and 50 cents per box.
Editor complains of lacking meter and rhythm in a poem. The absently spoken line suggests shoes as the missing feet detail in the piece from the Ohio State Journal.
Advert says ladies can wear shoes one size smaller after using Allen's Foot Base. Claims cure for swollen sweating hot aching feet. Sold by druggists for 25 cents. Trial package offer prompts address A. 8. Olmsted Le Roy NY.
In a Baltimore World quip a seller refuses to provide a kill date for a chicken, remarking that dates are not offered with poultry, only bread and butter. The exchange highlights a humorous newsroom exchange over product details and standards.
New York Central Lines operate multiple trains linking population centers and key commercial gateways, ensuring connectivity beyond a single line or route.
The fragmentology hints at a Chicago Daily News style critique with a pointed rebuke voiced against an unnamed subject. The readable text conveys a sharp tone and scornful judgment within a newspaper commentary fragment.
A vintage advertisement claims a thirty cent cough remedy stops coughs and colds. The text includes customer endorsements from Mrs. Robbins of Norwich New York dated February 17 1900 and a quoted digger saying I fall to work when the rope broke.
A terse notice reflects a cryptic warning about proving right and the burden of speaking about death. The fragment suggests hesitation and caution in declaring certainty.
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