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Newspaper
The Dalton Gazette
Location
Dalton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1902
Page
2
Congress opened with the president's message read in both houses. The House passed a $50,000 bill for coal strike commission expenses. Oklahoma statehood debate began in the Senate. A fire at Bittner Hunsicker Co. in Allentown destroyed a wholesale dry goods building, causing heavy losses.
Illness of Mr. Carnegie delays the Washington public library dedication from December 16 to January 7. Carnegie will deliver the principal address at the ceremony.
Gov. Stone protests New England quaratine against Pennsylvania cattle and urges withdrawal noting no disease in Pennsylvania since 1882. State officials report New Hampshire to Connecticut outbreak and enforce car disinfection. London may lift embargo if U S agrees outbreak suppressed.
R G Dun & Co Weekly Review notes continued business strength despite winter weather delaying retail trade. Manufacturing stays busy, Fall River dividends rise, and Dun index edges up from November, with prices about 1 percent lower than a year ago. Food costs ease slightly after last year’s shortages.
George Dickinson, arrested after a violent struggle with a policeman, was convicted and sentenced to 15 years in the penitentiary. Police accuse him of nearly 60 robberies, with evidence secured in 25 cases and about $10,000 in loot recovered.
Shamrock, the grand champion cattle, fetched 56 cents a pound on the hoof at Chicago's livestock exposition, bought by Richard Weaver of New York City. Weighing 1903 pounds, its price stood at 010,080. A carload of 15 Angus steers, owned by C Escher of Vatna Ja, weighed 22650 pounds and sold to a Pittsburgh firm at 1414 cents per pound, totaling 3284.25 dollars.
A Baltimore hotel collapsed late last night after a small wall crack prompted Building Inspector Preston to condemn the structure. All 40 guests escaped unharmed, and the wreck left the Windsor Hotel a total ruin.
The Canadian Pacific Railway Co raises wages for all conductors and train men east of Fort William by an average 12 percent totaling about 250000 dollars annually to the payroll.
Scranton reports detail miners like Jackson Ansbach earning 1.57 for 12 hours and six to eight day work weeks with 24 hour shifts. Clergy members Father Hussie and Father Curran describe deplorable, frugal homes. Subsequent sessions cover union membership reprisals, evictions, and wage data as courts hear claims against G B Markle & Co and coal companies.
Dr William Keen argues that animal experiments saved Midshipman Aiken after a football injury. He cites brain localization from experiments, noting a clot near the arm center and successful skull opening to remove it. Keen peppered his letter to Senator Gallinger urging support for vivisection.
A large gathering at the Lafayette theater welcomed Irish envoys Michael Davitt Edward Blake and John Dillon in the nation’s capital. Dillon was absent due to illness in Chicago. Senator Patterson presided as speakers urged Ireland’s relief from English rule and home rule prospects.
Consul General Thomas Nast dies after three days of yellow fever in Guayaquil Ecuador funeral attended by governor consular corps and American colony coffin wrapped in stars and stripes. Nast born 1840 in Landau Bavaria became famed cartoonist and later consul general in Guayaquil.
Paris reports chaotic closing of the chamber of deputies with clashes described as a pugilistic encounter. Press coverage ranges from humorous takes on party excitability to solemn regretful commentary, while the Journal Officiel notes exchanges of blows among members.
The Eagle Valley tannery at Ridgeway was destroyed by a fire Sunday morning, likely from an explosion or natural gas in the engine room. The building loss is estimated at 75 000 dollars with leather and hides stock totaling 250 000 to 300 000 dollars. A second item reports the steamer Tartar Prince burned at sea near Las Palmas on December 25 en route from New York to Port Natal. the crew and passengers were rescued by the steamer Argylie.
Fire trap in the Lincoln hotel at 176 Madison Street killed fourteen guests with many others injured and trapped. A narrow stairway and an unfinished rear fire escape left escapes dire as flames swept the building and guests leaped from upper rooms into the alley below.
A fire at Denny's Dunbarton shipyard endangered Shamrock III Sir Thomas Lipton's America’s Cup challenger. Red hot embers struck the shed as 700 workers faced temporary unemployment. total damage estimated at 100000 dollars, but Shamrock III materials remained safe and construction delayed.
In New York on December 5, report says Harry Wright died after colleagues at a Paterson locomotive works allegedly blew him up with a pneumatic air pump delivering 110 pounds to the inch. The five workers were arrested on charges of causing his death after his stomach swelled and he suffered greatly before dying.
In Saginaw Michigan on December 4 two of Mrs. Ainsley Bowers children died after a fire broke out in their home when the mother briefly left them alone. One child was 6 years old and the other an infant of 2 months.
Havana December 5 The reciprocity talks between General Bliss and Cuban secretaries Zaldo and Montes have stalled as Zaldo and Montes await the house bill appointing a committee to define Cuba's concession limits for negotiations. Zaldo and Montes report a satisfactory agreement with Bliss and only the signing remains.
Indianapolis December 5 A shortage of cadavers for medical colleges in Indianapolis and Louisville looms and has driven up prices. Ghouls employed by colleges fear a statewide investigation, and many seek alternative livelihoods. No body snatching has occurred since the inquiry began.
Northbound B and O trains stop at Bridgeport and several towns with times from 4:08 p m to 10:10 am. southbound runs start around 6:00 am with key stops including Akron Barberton Warwick Fulton Massillon Justus Dover New Phila BrCicherile and more. Electric cars operate between Bridgeport Wheeling Bellaire and Martins Ferry daily and Sundays.
Railroad line changes take effect in May 1962 affecting Wheeling and Lake Erie traffic adjustments. Officials announce schedule and routing updates to accommodate anticipated freight and passenger demand.
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