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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1902
Page
6
Rev. Charles T. Wright, head of Episcopal church work among Indians at Leech Lake, is a full-blood Ojibway and eldest son of chief White Cloud. Prof. Schaffer, a German surgeon, argues the lance is harmless and suggests making it more deadly by increasing its force to eighty.
Britain ships roughly 50 million tons of coal abroad every year, with France, Russia, Spain, the United States, Sweden, India, and the East as major customers. Excluded is bunker coal for steamers in foreign trade, amounting to about 11 million tons annually.
In Vienna there are at least 185 horsemeat butcher shops that look like ordinary meat shops, differing only by a sign. Restaurateurs serving horse meat must indicate this in a dedicated column on the displayed fare.
In Sicilian cities an old practice uses leather disks mounted from the horse’s nostrils. A driver’s rein pulls the disks to clamp the nose and shut off the horse’s breath if it attempts to bolt.
The article notes Norway has over ten thousand road gates that travelers must open. many mark farm boundaries or separate home fields from steads. These gates cause frequent stops and delays for travelers along the high roads.
Letter carriers from the Honolulu post office began their service effort on August 14 to map streets and house numbers and inform residents about the upcoming free delivery system while conducting a near complete city census.
The Wurtemberg ministry of education orders teachers to replace English sporting terms with German equivalents across the kingdom. In gymnastic instruction and games, terms like kicken must give way to stossen, as part of the broader shift to German terminology.
The will of Dr. Von Jirusch of Prague University leaves nearly $15,000 to the National Museum on condition that all belongings be packed in air tight cases and kept for 200 years. The aim is to enlighten people of the twenty second century about twentieth century manners and customs.
Representatives bear deep black ink marks as ink wells in desk corners spill when pressed. A member rushing along the aisle often ends with ink on one or both hands. It is estimated that fifty members a day end up with well daubed hands.
In Wisconsin an employer and employee framed a wagering scheme in car games with wins and losses credited or debited to wage accounts for pay day. The Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled the contract invalid as against public policy and in violation of gambling statutes.
A French hosier notes fashion leaders pay up to 2001 for gloves woven from cocoon silk. A firm estimates 1,350,000 yards of spider thread yield one square yard of dress fabric. Thread thickness ranges from 1-1000 to 1-4000 inch and bears 60 grains of weight.
Rouen faces a grim will that awards the municipality a yearly prize of 25000 to two giants whose offspring will supposedly improve the French race. A 27 year old police officer, reputedly in perfect health, is among the candidates awaiting selection.
The steamer Sun of the Memphis and Fulton line burned to the water’s edge early Wednesday. Four lives were lost including Mr and Mrs Timbs and Mrs Timbs sister Miss Josie Hammers and Mr and Mrs D N Rainey. Loss to vessel and cargo expected around $26 000 with partial insurance. The Sun’s owners were George W Phillips captain and John Brenner clerk.
Washington announces Gov. Leslie M Shaw of Iowa will be appointed secretary of the treasury to succeed Lyman J Gage. Secretary Wilson remains secretary of agriculture. Transfer date will depend on mutual convenience, with Shaw to be inducted in January.
Word from Merida Yucatan says a massive blaze began in the Es hanove Bros. warehouses and spread to Gabriel Escalante's warehouse and Merida railway consignment dept. About ten thousand bales of henequin were exposed to flames with much likely ruined. Loss estimated at one million dollars.
In Florence at the Virginia Carolina Chemical Co. plant a cotton oil mill and 600 tons of cotton seed and products burned Wednesday night. The Atlantic Coast Line railroad lost four freight cars. The mill plant is valued at about 40000 and stock on hand at about 40000.
The navy department announced that the training ship Prairie will leave Thompkinsville at daylight for Hampton Roads and then proceed to the port of Spain on Trinidad island off Venezuela’s north coast.
Berlin reports that Emperor William, walking near Potsdam, gave alms to poor passersby. He doubled his subscriptions to charitable funds this year, continuing a generous Christmas tradition.
A Brooklyn carporter shot and killed his wife in the kitchen of their home. He later hunted down a policeman and confessed to his crime, according to city reports from New York in December.
In San Francisco on Wednesday night, a riot outside the Presidio injured six police officers and led to the arrest of sixteen soldiers. The brawl began after a cavalry trooper stabbed an infantryman in a saloon, drawing in about 800 soldiers and prompting a cavalry countercharge to restore order.
Gov John R Rodgers contracted a cold that developed into pneumonia. His condition worsened from Friday to Thursday when he died at 8 o clock Thursday night. His illness progressed from lobar pneumonia in the middle lobe of the right lung to fatal decline despite initial improvement.
In Birmingham Alabama a decomposed body was found in the Mount Zion A M E church steeple along the Gate City car line. Two hunters entering to escape rain reported the body near blankets with a large knife beside it. Coroner cannot determine race. Entry hole in belfry explains how it got inside.
Lieut. Gen. Miles returned to command in the War Department on Thursday and plans to maintain his course with composed actions. The reprmand is not expected to alter his official and social plans.
The War Department reports Gen Chaffee Manila that Odus Reeder second lieutenant Philippine Scouts shot himself with a carbine in the morning of December while suffering temporary insanity due to illness. Reeder, a Beverly West Virginia native, died at Lawton.
Rome announces a pontifical mission will attend the coronation of King Edward. The mission will follow the Victorian jubilee model, with the head yet to be selected.
Four men blew open the safe in the flour mill office of H. A. Franze & Son at New Douglas Illinois on Christmas night. They secured 1500 dollars and escaped. Two watchmen were beaten and tied to posts by the robbers.
Moses Weiler a former hide and leather dealer of Cleveland Ohio died in Pittsburg Pennsylvania at age 73. The remains will be transported to Cleveland for burial today.
The navy department begins steps to adapt wireless telegraphy for ship signaling. Admiral Bradford orders mast and rigging adjustments on Pennsylvania class cruisers to allow wireless gear, with tests planned on Marconi and other systems as construction of new ships proceeds. The British navy already uses wireless on several vessels.
Navy department plans to send cruiser Brooklyn home from Nagasaki as flagship moves to Cavite to replace Brooklyn. Rainbow will depart New York for Cavite to take over Asiatic station leadership and ashore a seamen detachment for European service. Adm Reamy departs, with Rogers taking command and Kempf succeeding him soon after.
Captain Schoeffel with 18 men of Company E 9th Infantry repulsed a large bolomen force on Capday Island Samar after a fierce hand to hand fight. A sergeant corporal and five privates were killed. Schoeffel wounded but not dangerously. Five privates seriously wounded one lightly. No property lost. The enemy reportedly suffered heavy casualties.
Urbana Illinois December 27 Jno B Weeks of Champaign reports a letter from Mrs Sampson stating the mental condition of Rear Admiral Sampson is beyond recovery. The letter answers sympathy for the rear admiral amid disputes with Rear Admiral Schley.
Gen Chaffee reports Company F 21st Infantry in a hand to hand fight six miles south of San Jose Batangas on December 28. Twenty two enemy soldiers killed. Patrick A Connelly sustained a severe bolo wound to the left cheek. Private Carney received six bolo cuts to neck and shoulders.
In Little Rock on December 27 John Pipkin a planter and merchant killed his brother in law John Manus after Manus shot at Pipkin's storm injuring Pipkin and his two sons. Pipkin killed Manus when he appeared at the store.
Warships gather near Curaçao including the United States battleship Tygiana at Willemstad with British cruiser Tribune and Dutch cruiser Utrecht arriving and more vessels expected. A Boer prisoner hidden in a box on the British steamer Goth from South Africa is handed to British authorities. Carnegie reportedly offers a large sum to Columbia University in New York.
News reports in Washington describe German warships gathering near Venezuela with Allied vessels present. A possible blockade of Venezuelan ports like La Guaira or Maracaibo could starve the besieged regime, while Venezuela braces for defense and seeks a cash settlement amid an empty treasury.
An explosion at the Moosic Powder Co barrel mill near J yn works wrecked the mill and nearby buildings. Fatally burned Jacob Hiller. Injured John Gibbs, George Gebhardt and George Harker. A girl in Albert Carey’s house cut by flying glass. Delaware and Hudson train jolted by the blast.
An explosion at the Sharpsville old furnace wrecked the plant and killed three workers James Bartlett Martin Clary and Howard Dickson. Another man James Donnelly was injured by jumping and is expected to survive. Cause and extent of loss remain undetermined.
A Ramsey county cow set a new world seven days milk production record in St Paul Minnesota delivering 689 pounds of milk and 29.47 pounds of butter fat surpassing the previous mark by over a pound.
Washington December 28 Friday's treasury balances in the general fund exclude the gold reserve. Available cash stands at 173 906 912 dollars while gold totals 115 701 093 dollars. Amsterdam December 28 a clerical delegation from Rev Dr Broekhuysen and Boer leaders agree to send C M Wessels to the United States in January with a Kruger letter to President Roosevelt.
The article notes a population influx into Manitoba Assiniboia Saskatchewan and Alberta necessitating larger school accommodations. Many new buildings stand half-occupied, signaling confidence in future expansion immigration and birth rates. Government agents promote settlement with advertisements in newspapers.
A Boston waitress shouts an order for a chocolate cup topped with abundant whipped cream as the scene references a Catholic Standard and Times publication in a playful or provocative setting.
The notice urges buyers to examine packages for the Baker’s trade mark of the chocolate girl and warns of imitations. A free copy of Miss Parlon’s choice recipes is offered to any housekeeper by Walter Baker & Co. of Dorchester, Massachusetts.
A fragment from the Chicago Journal reflects a wry remark on marriage and inevitability. The banter centers on a husband linked to a witty aunt and a light take on philosophical regard of matrimony.
An old advertisement extols Cascarets for bowel relief claiming cures from headaches to cancer. It promises natural, easy movements and a 10 cent start, warns against imitations and notes each tablet bears C C stamped on metal box packaging.
A witty line attributed to Puck notes that fortune leans toward those who disengage from a feast and let chance take its course. The aphorism reflects a Stoic view of luck and self restraint in decision making.
An advertisement touts Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets as a one day cure for colds with a money back guarantee. It includes testimonials from John F Boyer of Trinity Springs Ind and a Chicago Daily News quote on taxes.
Week’s business failures for the week 219 total, compared with 262 last week and varying figures from prior years. The report notes declines and year over year comparisons among multiple totals.
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