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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1902
Page
6
Baltimore begins cultivating mushrooms at Carroll Park with five hundred greenhouse plants yielding eight to ten pounds per picking. The project marks a novel urban agri initiative in the city.
The emperor of Japan is among the few poets who write for personal enjoyment rather than public acclaim. He reportedly composes up to 10,000 lines yearly, most of which are kept private and unseen by others.
In an Icelandic village both girls and boys have adopted smoking. Officials pass a law allowing any man or woman who catches a boy or girl smoking to give a firm spanking and to seize and destroy any cigarettes found.
A. C. Harrison Jr and Dr H J Miller of Philadelphia arrived in San Francisco after explorations in Sumatra. They collected tuna and natural history specimens to be divided between the University of Pennsylvania and the Academy of Natural Sciences in Philadelphia.
Data shows more people living past 100 in warm countries. Germany with 55 million has 778 centenarians, France 213 of 40 million, England 146, Scotland 46. Sweden 10, Norway 23, Belgium 5, Denmark 2, Spain 401, Switzerland 0. Servia 575 centenarians among 2.25 million.
Denmark shows strong women’s union activity with 7,243 members and 5,244 in Copenhagen. Unions span 14 trades, representing about a quarter of female wage earners, with strongest organization in bookbinding, textile, and tobacco trades.
The Illinois state historical society asks the legislature for 250000 dollars to erect a state historical library and 50000 dollars from the St Louis Exposition appropriation to equip a historical panorama in the Illinois building. Champagne Illinois is discussed as a site for the proposed library.
Miss Anna C. Wallberg of Boston, long devoted to translating Scandinavian literature for Americans, has gathered valuable jewelry including a centuries old ring once given to an ancestor by a queen for notable service in battle.
A fund of 50000 dollars, one third of the needed total, has been secured to finish the institute. Work will start soon on the remaining wing, ten years in the making, with a long corridor connecting the two wings to form a hollow square. The corridor will be named sculpture hall.
Mrs Harrie Brownell of Providence Rhode Island has spent years collecting 1400 china and teapot specimens. The collection, housed in her dining room, spans shelves from floor to ceiling and includes many items prized for historic associations or craftsmanship.
The most notable coronation year flower comes from Central Asia with sponsor support in England from a Holborn firm. Imports say it grows on a saucer without sail or water and without leaves or roots. The bulb sends a red brown bloom with red and yellow tips up to two feet long. After flowering it retreats into soil, needing ample watering before a three foot camberella leaf appears.
The Georgia commission formally agrees on Alexander H. Stephens and Dr. Crawford W. Long as the two statue subjects for Washingtons statuary hall. A July meeting will decide final ratification, and an appropriation by the state is not constitutionally possible per Attorney-General Terrel.
Samuel McCune Lindsay, an assistant professor of sociology at the University of Pennsylvania, nominated for commissioner of education in Porto Rico, was born in Pittsburg in 1869 and earned a PhB. He studied in Berlin, Halle, Vienna, Rome and Paris, and served as special agent for the senate finance committee in 1892 and as export agent for the United States Industrial Commission on railroad labor in 1899.
Pretoria reports say 150 mounted infantry were lured to a farm near Johannesburg February 12. Surrounded on three sides, eight officers and many men fought from a ridge but were overwhelmed. Maj Dowell slain. 2 officers and 10 men killed, 40 wounded before retreat under cover.
Dordica Hindoo twin, separated from Radica on February 9, died Sunday at 7 am from tuberculosis complications. The girls had shown improvement last week and played with toys. Radica remains unaware of Dordica's death as she continues to progress.
In Batangas Province Gen. J. Franklin Bell’s forces have nearly cleaned the district of insurgents. Some arms may remain or be moved to other provinces. robber bands grow in Tayabas and Cavite as a consequence. Bell notes local hardships have shocked nearby provinces and suspects Malvar’s popularity waning among Filipinos.
A prisoner escaped from Herrera forces and arrived in Panama reporting Lorenzo led an attack on Gen Castro at Agua Dulce and was defeated. Herrera then reinforced with 800 men and again repulsed the rebels. A government gun boat left to seek the Nicaraguan Momotombo believed to carry supplies for the liberals.
In Birmingham on February 17 police arrested 10 year old Ernest Matthews on counterfeiting charges. He and ten companions allegedly worked with an old man to set up a miniature mint near the North Birmingham iron furnace crafting spurious silver quarters from lead and pewter molds. Some coins passed at local merchants. Secret Service men continue the investigation and anticipate more arrests.
Great alarm grips Chilpancingo Guerrero after seven small openings appear in the mountain between the city and Chilapa with smoke issuing from them. A Sunday morning earthquake between 1 and 2 awakens the town, heightening fears of a greater peril.
Three thousand Cayuse horses from the intermountain states are assembled in Salt Lake City and Grand Junction for shipment to South Africa. Agents of the British army have purchased them after weeks of scouting and placed them in corrals awaiting transport.
Chas E Borchgrevink the Antarctic explorer arrived in New York on the steamship Etruria He described reaching the 78th degree 50 minutes south latitude in 1899 with a party of scientists about 800 miles from the south pole marking the most extreme southern point yet reached by man.
The Kron Prinz Wilhelm with Prince Henry aboard reached Cherbourg roadstead at 8 40 Sunday evening after a calm sail from Southampton. The steamer stayed briefly while a band played, then resumed its voyage to New York at 9 o’clock.
Berlin reports from Baku indicate thousands died in the Shamaka district quake. Towns and villages within 20 versts of Shamaka suffered severe damage as aftershocks and collapse claimed many lives.
Albert O. Klein of Chicago, a University of Michigan student, committed suicide by ingesting prussic acid in Ann Arbor. It is the second university student to die by self inflicted harm in the past two weeks, with no motive disclosed.
Estelle Swann, a young white woman found in a burning cabin near Rome, Ga, is hospitalized with injuries thought to be fatal. W. J. Barnes claims to be her husband and is jailed on charges of attempting to murder her and burn her body. Miss Swann says Barnes is not her husband.
In Helena Montana on Sunday night Harold M Cole a leading citizen connected with the American Smelting and Refining Co shot his wife killed her and then killed himself. The motive appears to be a quarrel following the discovery of correspondence.
Rev. George Carter Needham, noted evangelist, died suddenly of neuralgia of the heart at his Narberth home near Philadelphia. He had just returned from a three week evangelistic campaign through Tennessee.
In Springfield Massachusetts on February 17 a Sunday afternoon fire heavily damaged the Hampden Corundum Wheel Co factory. The loss is about 50 thousand dollars, mostly covered by insurance according to initial reports.
Representative John L. Sheppard of Texarkana Texas is in critical condition at his Washington apartments after an early Sunday heart and kidney attack. He was unconscious for the rest of the day.
Naples reports eight persons killed as two mansions collapse on Via Calderari. Rescue teams extract several bodies from the ruins amid ongoing search and recovery efforts.
St Petersburg reports Count Tolstoi's temperature at 100 and pulse 84. He remains very weak yet bears up, with hope still held for recovery.
Survivor Rouyer recounts a massacre aboard Salvatti off Sileraka New Guinea on January 1. Twenty five killed including Villars Saint Remy Hagenbeck. thirty three wounded. Cannibals bound victims to trees and butchered others. rescuers later killed 32 attackers.
The Groton Massachusetts infirmary reports a quiet Sunday for the three sick boys. Howard Potter had a brief moment of uneasiness but no setback, while Theodore Roosevelt Jr and William Gammel Jr continued to improve under care. Mrs. Roosevelt stayed long at the infirmary with her son before returning to the Gardner house.
Edward McFarland a Hawaii hotelier and owner of the Royal Hawaiian died in Chicago at the Auditorium hotel from acute pneumonia. He had married Florence Ballinger two weeks earlier in San Francisco and the couple were on a wedding tour to New York when illness struck. The body will be shipped to San Francisco for burial.
The United States transport Wright, sunk last November after striking an uncharted rock at San Jacinto harbor, has been raised and arrived at Cavite in tow of the gunboat Wompatuck. It bears six hull holes and will be dry-docked promptly.
Cornelius Roosevelt, the only surviving son of the late Theodores Roosevelt and cousin to President Roosevelt, died of heart disease in New York City. He was born there 54 years ago.
Adm and Mrs Schley leave for a brief visit to friends in New York City from Washington and will return to Washington by Thursday.
In February sessions the Senate debated the Philippine tariff bill with Turner outlining constitutional issues. The House advanced the oleomargarine bill amid amendments on state sale restrictions and butter branding. A joint constitutional amendment on inaugurations and congressional terms drew Senate action, while war claims moved through the House.
Washington Feb 15 Bills establishing marine hospitals at Pittsburg and Savannah Ga were favorably reported by the house committee on commerce in a move to expand federal health aid for sailors and maritime workers.
Gen Egbert Brown long commanded Union troops at Brazos Texas in the last Civil War battle died in West Plains Missouri at age 85. Burial will be in Cuba Missouri.
In Baltimore on February 12 Isidor Rayner counsel for Admiral Schley announced receipt of a six inch solid silver statuette of Rear Admiral Schley. Rayner said he has no idea who sent the gift.
The Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway offers a six sheet calendar 12 by 14 inches with ten color reproductions by Leon Moran. Original paintings are owned by the company, copyright held. Limited edition calendars priced at 25 cents mailed on receipt of payment to F A Miller General Passenger Agent Chicago.
A humorous exchange about learning if a girl loves him. A small boy overhears and suggests a simple method: kiss her and note her reaction to determine if the feeling is mutual.
Baltimore News notes a heated exchange about Jones being expelled from the house. The line hints the father-in-law may be connected to firearms, suggesting a dramatic domestic feud with high stakes for the local gun community.
A reader notes paying $25 for a volume of Great Americans but laments receiving only a half column beside a man described as the county’s most notorious hum bug. The Detroit Free Press quote frames the complaint as a public grievance.
Advert says copies of Shade of the Palm sung by the Florodora Opera Company will be sent on a set of 15c in silver or stamps. Address Advertising Department C H and D Ry Cincinnati U.
Van Albert and Rodrick discuss a wonderful country for arithmetic with a remark about making two one at Niagara and one two in South Dakota, as reported in the Chicago Daily News.
Ad for Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets priced at 25 cents. Includes a quirky exchange about newspaper business and a misquoted joke. Mentions Piso’s Cure for Consumption claimed as infallible by N W Samuel of Ocean Grove New Jersey, dated February 17, 1900.
The notice markets dyes claiming even coloring without spotting or streaking. A marketing line asserts dye quality while the ad includes miscellaneous quotes about men and everyday woes from several newspapers. Notable brands or endorsements are referenced in a collage-like promotional style.
A reader recounts two years of kidney troubles and other complications with little relief from medicines. She describes despair yet yearns for health and a better life.
Mrs Louise Gipson writes that six bottles and her Pills cured headaches backaches and kidney trouble. She says her health improved and she feels as young as twenty. She provides an address in Chicago and offers free confidential advice from Lydia E Pinkham's company in Lynn Massachusetts.
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