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Newspaper
The Dalton Gazette
Location
Dalton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1902
Page
1
The Jessup expedition led by Norman C. Buston has returned with 100 cases of specimens. The mission aimed to determine the Asiatic origin of North American Indians through study of the collected materials.
Report notes King Edward has grown brusque in speech and manner in recent months, unsettling those who meet him. His habit of asking awkward questions is likened to the style of Li Hung Chang.
Herbert Welsh of Philadelphia, who helped raise a $100000 Wilson endowment for Washington and Lee University Virginia, now recommends a new fund of $50000 to endow a scientific and technical school associated with the university.
Wisconsin Senator Spooner states he wants no more money than he has. A skilled northwest corporation lawyer, he could earn a fortune, but he fears wealth would spoil his sons, who are steady and ambitious, prompting him to keep his life as it is.
A.K. Blundell of Wanganui New Zealand reports a bullock skull with a curious horn growth. The left horn bone penetrates four and a half inches through a hole two and a quarter inches in diameter while the right horn indents the skull. The animal escaped Maoris and joined wild cattle on the ranges, then was found by surveyors too weak and had to be shot.
Baron Henri de Rothschild, a noted physician and infantile diseases specialist, drives and manufactures cars. He plans a new, philanthropic approach for his automobile venture by creating a factory beside his children’s hospital, with all profits directed to the hospital.
Francis Varga once advocate general under Louis Kossuth who ordered 260 executions during the 1849 enfranchisement struggle has died at 81. Lasidlans Madarasz, secretary of state in Hungary for 30 years and ally who fled with Varga after the Russian defeat, is said to live at Leon Iowa at age 90. Varga had been a resident of Iowa for 50 years.
The page earns 250 dollars daily. If Congress adds a last day session he is paid for every day of that month and if the current session adjourns on July 1 the 250 per diem covers the 30 idle days. It is an established custom to pay at least a full month’s salary and not deduct Sundays holidays or days affected by temporary adjournment.
Mr Wu Ting Fang studied English in London and trained at Middle Temple in 1876. He entered public service at Tien-Tsin and rose to prominent position in law. He adopted the official name Ting Fang meaning half fragrance to signify a just and eminent law giver whose reputation fills the court.
In a wartime context the text argues American arms would penetrate enemy armor, while foreign projectiles fail to breach moderate steel thickness. It notes Maximite, a US invention, would pierce any armor and could play a revolutionary role in future warfare.
In coal mines hit by a strike, rats abandon tunnels due to lack of food. Fire bosses describe swarms leaving mouths and gangways as starving rodents turn on each other, eating the weaker to survive.
A Chicago gas workers union was formed in a single day, signaling organized labor action in the industry. The report notes rapid mobilization and anticipated collective bargaining efforts moving forward.
In Cleveland a large Ohio Republican convention endorsed a platform praising McKinley and Roosevelt. Gov. Nash chaired the opening, with Senator Hanna steering control. The party nominated Laylin for Secretary of State, Crew for Supreme Court, Ankeney for Dairy and Food Commissioner, and Kirtley for Public Works, with Hanna delivering the closing campaign speech.
New York May 29 President Ram of the Wabash railroad announces to a news agency that crossing agreements with the Pennsylvania have been executed removing obstacles to Wabash entry into Pittsburgh. Doubt remains if the Pennsylvania may delay formal entry, as officials move to secure clearance.
The state convention lines up behind a Barkey backed candidate opposed by four rivals led by Senator Burton. National figures Mulvyane Cyrus Leland and Curtis Mecchailes support the effort while Fourth Assistant Postmaster General Hristow backs pension agent Cyrus Leland. The event tests leadership between Senator Burton and allies.
Pittsburg May 24 consolidation of banking interests announced Mellon & Sons, founded 1562, files to join national banking system as Mellon National Bank of Pittsburg with paid up capital 1000000. Mellon family sells stock in Mellon Bank to form new entity. linked move ties with local firms and Drust Cy. of Pittsburg. May 29 fire damages White Marside Lime Co mill and Burrell chemical plant. total loss about 125000.
Agents warn the eight hour strike may paralyze pumps and mine operations across the region. United Mine Workers call out stationary engineers firemen and pumpmen as coal companies resist outsourcing and wage changes. Authorities report about 3 000 armed coal and tram policemen mobilized to guard properties and workers.
Prof Angelo Heilprin of the National Geographic Society ascends Mont Pelee in Martinique with three guides despite violent eruptions and ash showers. He notes a central crater vent and records atmospheric observations before descending, aided by three balloons reaching 2700 meters.
London cheers as Pretoria signs the surrender terms ending the long South Africa conflict. Lord Kitchener and Lord Milner sign the document at half past ten, Boers in Europe not involved, King Edward and cabinet informed, proclamation declares interest on Transvaal bonds resumes June 2.
A concerted blaze at Rockaway Beach, New York, destroyed multiple frame and brick buildings including the Kastens home, Kasten's hotel, the Collonade, the Casino, and several others. Max Kasten and Mrs Lydia McKrow, both 323 years old in error, died. McKrow’s son Frank, 5, and Morrison Kasten, 73, were injured. Thomas McKrow died later, with the father reported dying. Firefighters recovered no bodies in at least one burned structure.
Lancaster June 2 One man is dead and another dying after a bicycle collision Saturday night on Wheatland avenue. Walter Powell about 17 died from skull fracture after being rushed to St Joseph's hospital. Daniel Treewitz was initially thought unharmed but later showed internal injuries and fragile condition.
In New York on Staten Island a high speed car escaped control during a Saturday speed trial and struck a crowd. One man died and four men and one woman were seriously injured while the vehicle’s occupants, WOC Baker of Cleveland and assistant Filward Delzer, were arrested. The driver and a bystander were among the injured who survived with minor bruises.
The Water is rising steadily after a high water spell yesterday. The river has climbed about two feet, threatening the packing house district as the flood could overflow banks. Fourteen bridges cross the river here, and the loss of one could worsen conditions for the remaining crossings.
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