19 Feb 1903
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Newspaper
The Dalton Gazette
Location
Dalton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1903
Page
1
Robert Poole died at his suburban Baltimore area home. He oversaw construction work for the national capitol in Washington and the heavy iron castings for the treasury building columns.
The 1902 Finnish prizes awarded include Dr. Lemo about 400 dollars for a historic drama, Mme Mikkola 325 for a novel, B L Tegengren 300 for lyrics, and T Palkkola 250 for a comedy. Also noted is Miss Taka Nawa, a Japanese entomologist and painter of insect plates, and Dr. Ware of West Virginia with Minnesota influence. A Senator in Minnesota pushes a kissing ban with proof of germ absence.
The third assistant postmaster general says the full new issue will be public by March 1. Engraving bureau has worked months. existing stamps show they will be handsome. The eight cent and thirteen cent are in circulation. The two, six and fifteen cent stamps are ready for delivery.
One of the largest mining efforts is planned at Cripple Creek Colorado a tunnel extending 14 miles will be bored to move ore to the coast. The tunnel will create a nearly level transit from mine to port reducing the need to haul ore over mountain terrain.
Hastings Florida emerges as a premier Irish potato area with a projected yield near 55 000 barrels this season as acreage climbs from 967 to about 1600 acres following last year’s 32 000 barrels and favorable growing conditions. A royal commission studies rapid transit in London delaying tube bills until 1904 and seeking a local authority to review railway and tramway schemes.
A survey shows illiteracy among United States entrants by group: Scandinavian 0.6, English 1.1, Irish 32, German 41, Magyar 75, Hebrew 236, Polish 37.5, South Italian 59. An illiteracy ban would exclude more than half of Southern Italians and over a third of Poles, while hardly affecting Scandinavian arrivals and reducing German immigration by about 40 percent.
The article notes the complete exterior and interior restoration of the so called greater white house within six months after the presidential family vacated to allow work. Total expenditure on construction and repairs reaches 2.5 million dollars since the cornerstone laid in 1792 in Washington.
A patchwork of statistics and curiosities from around the globe. Topics include number of Irish league branches, UK raisin spending, Dante monument cost, Paris note on glucose aided plant growth, and plans to wind up Big Ben by electricity. Several brief notes mention Discovery-related science, railways, and foreign policy.
Four hundred Americans and Cuban veterans gathered near the wreck of the Maine in Havana to honor the fifth anniversary of the tragedy. The ceremony included a wreath, a Dead March, and prayers while Cuban and American officials and veterans reflected on cooperation and remembrance.
Investigation into the Ravensworth Virginia wreck of train No. 34 the New York and Florida express points to malicious origin. Superintendent Gordon Jones says the switch lock was broken and removed and enemy action is suspected. Engineer John Purvis and fireman Walter Wigginton died at the scene. Two postal clerks Victor Hammer and N W Borden were seriously injured.
A 22 year old woman Mrs Ira Baker was fatally shot on a Lebanon Pennsylvania street Saturday night in front of onlookers. Her husband and friends were nearby when a man unidentified at the moment fired a pistol at her head. The suspect David Shand 25 who was out on bail in a robbery case killed a police officer during arrest but was captured and jailed after a struggle.
In City, Pa, Mrs Beulah Zilifre aged 18 was shot entering her father's back door at Trady's Bend on Saturday night. Her husband Uurvey JAMFre, age 20, who had been missing about two weeks, is linked to the event as the wife’s father confronted him. Mrs Shifro o was entering the home with her father when the incident occurred and the woman died at the scene.
Observe Lincoln’s birth with ceremonies in Springfield and New York. Col James F Felter and Chaplain Stevenson spoke in Illinois at the Lincoln monument with Stephenson Post and D A R members present. In New York Delmonico’s hosted Chicago society leaders including Col A B Chandler and George S Boutwell.
In St Louis investors rush to recover deposits from turf investment companies as payments are suspended at Arnold & Co Ryan & Co and Christy Snomodite Investment Co while United Turf Investment Co shuts offices. The International Investment Co resumes payments after a 30 day notice and a grand jury launches scrutiny into turf investment methods.
In Columbus on February 13 the Jefferson- Jackson-Lincoln league hosted a banquet for 1200 attendees. Speakers included John J. Lents, Mayor Tom L. Johnson, ex-Gov Clarence Darrow, and William Jennings Bryan, with Hearst sending a representative. the event featured attacks on Democratic deserters and praises of Hearst.
President nominates George B Cortelyou of New York to head the new Department of Commerce and Labor and the Senate confirms. Cortelyou, born 1862 in New York City, had a long service record in the Post Office and White House, earning acclaim for tact and executive skill. He aided President McKinley and Roosevelt, guiding the department’s creation and serving as secretary to the president before his cabinet appointment.
Report cites five Americans killed by Mexican troops during a clash with Yaqui fighters near Del Gordo Sonora. Mexican forces stampeded Yaqui horses and attacked the camp on a hill, with captives including a Jesuit priest and three Josephine sisters. The fighting began at dawn and ended at night, yielding a hard won Mexican victory. Additional notes mention deaths in New York unrelated to the battle.
At Columbus on February 13 the League of Ohio Republican Clubs held its annual banquet after meetings. About 300 attendees heard toasts from Senator B R Cowen Chief Justice Jacob F Burkett Warren G Harding Congressman R M Nevin and others. Scott Bonham of Cincinnati was reelected league president and Pimer Nicholis of Athens won the secretaryship over James J Allen of Columbus.
Fred Geiger, held on suspicion of murdering his wife, told Acting Superintendent Casey he found her dead on his return from his mother’s Thursday night. Neighbors and police investigated after he reported burglars. The woman’s skull was crushed with jagged wounds and the 4-year-old son, the sole witness, said his father hit his mother with scissors.
Samuel G. Brooker and A. E. Davis of the Cleveland waterworks fraud case will be released from the penitentiary on April 7 by expiration of sentence unless misconduct occurs. They began serving June 20, 1900, for four years each. Davis works as a clerk in the deputy warden’s office and Brooker as bookkeeper for the superintendent of subsistence.
Probate Judge Lanker of Wyandot county ruled the Beal local option law unconstitutional in the case of the state against Alvin Ackert charged with a violation. The decision cites clashes with the bill of rights and the fourteenth amendment and notes favoritism toward manufacturers from raw products. The Anti-Saloon league plans an appeal.
Aberdeen February 17 the Gradysville post office three miles away is under quarantine due to smallpox in Postmaster Warner's family. The Holy Hand He members refuse entry and health officials were forced to break down doors to gain access.
Philip Winger of Toledo has been missing for three weeks. An anonymous telegram from Chicago claims his deeds but offers no answer to inquiries. Police say they know nothing. Mrs. Wingerter is at a loss for where to search, unsure if remains lie in Chicago.
Cleveland observers report Lehman and Schmitt sent a letter to the county prosecutor on Thursday afternoon refusing the demand for the return of $30000. County Solicitor Stage is expected to sue Lehman and Rahutt for $40000.
Suspended stock payments from Arcohl & Co of St Louis hit Wyandot County investors hard as residents report losses over 25 000 amid get rich quick schemes. Local officials in Upper Sandusky warn of risks while state figures pursue recourse.
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