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Newspaper
The Dalton Gazette
Location
Dalton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1902
Page
1
Mrs. John Stranoch donated a Chinese New Testament facsimile to Princeton Theological Seminary. The item replicates the copy recently given to the empress dowager of China and is likely the only such work in America.
Congress may grant an appropriation to curb the water hyacinth invasion in Louisiana Mississippi and Florida waters hampering logging timber and oyster industries. News notes include a Baltimore glass-graphophone exhibit for the Shah of Persia and other varied cultural and scientific items.
Reports from Baltimore describe multiple dog deaths and sparrow losses caused by locust intake in Druid Hill Park. The animals fed on locusts, became overactive then sick, and died as their bodies swelled. A separate anecdote recalls Justice Gray joking about a map as a bird's eye view during Harmon’s argument.
The article notes changes in coronation rings from Richard II. through Queen Victoria with emphasis on ruby settings and the presence of a St George cross. It also reports Heinrich Reh in Berlin developing a wood based animal fodder from sawdust, claiming it provides nutrition when mixed with salt and water.
In Russia no man may enter a government establishment wearing a hat leading to disputes between officials and customers at state public houses. The issue was referred to the minister of finance who issued notices warning the public against disrespectful demeanor in these venues.
A collage of brief 1920s era items notes President Roosevelt shaving daily and other world tidbits. It cites Russia banning Mark Twain from malls, Lipton’s America’s Cup bid, and U S coal share, alongside obituaries, naval purchases, and unusual local curiosities.
F B Thurber testified before the Cuban relations committee showing payments from the Cuban government totaling about 8000 to 9000 dollars for sponsorship of reciprocity aims. The disclosure triggered Senate caucuses among beet sugar Republicans to review the implications and possible policy reactions.
Judge Samuel W. Pennypacker heads the ticket for governor with 200 votes to 152 for Attorney General John P. Elkin as the rival candidate. William M. Brown and Isaac B. Brown win lieutenant governor and secretary of internal affairs by acclamation, while Quay is named state committee chairman and to lead the campaign.
Secretary Root asserts he assumed responsibility for money paid to Gen Gomez by Gen Wood during the Cuban occupation. He argues payments were prudent amid precarious Cuban conditions and veteran discontent. The War Department notes Congress knew Gomez received payments for two years.
A race war rages in Eldorado and Carbondale as mobs stone homes of colored residents, warn them to leave, and shoot at houses. Five families remain, two to depart. Roy Green, pastor, is targeted. Jefferson Wollston chosen head of the school for life, provoking trustees to debate removal and new president at the June 27 meeting.
Manila reports the recovered bodies of a sergeant two corporals and four privates from the Fifth Cavalry captured May 0 by Ladrones at Binangconian Rivalo province. Most bodies were unrecognizable, hindering identification. authorities report numerous arrests and ongoing investigations.
Eight Italians, including the De Marco father and three sons, plus Rocesse Zimma and two women, were arrested in Baltimore on June 16 by U S Secret Service and local police. The group allegedly operated across several states, with raids on their homes at 911 East Lombard Street and Eastern Avenue uncovering metal and paraphernalia but no moulds. The operation involved undercover work and may lead to more arrests in nearby cities.
Mrs. Rachel Sadler was shot and killed by Harry N. Bear in Coatesville Pennsylvania. Bear then killed himself during a struggle with another woman over a pistol. A Pittsburg contractor, Ricor, was wounded as he attempted to intervene. Coroner found letters in Ricor's pocket indicating engagement plans to a woman in Columbus Ohio.
Three youths perished when a rowboat capsized off Madison Beach on Lake Huron during a gale. Arthur Martin, Beatrice Brahm, and Norma Abraham aged 14 and 7 died. The storm prevented aid as witnesses watched the rough sea.
The Ohio Supreme Court agreed to hear a suit testing whether the governor should appoint a lieutenant governor to serve until the next election. The case also questions whether President Archer or the senate has the duties and line of succession to the governorship. Gov Nash supported filing and asked waiver of notice.
In Zanesville on June 17 a dozen freight handlers struck at the Baltimore and Ohio depot. Supervisors from Newark managed the搬d offloading while high paid staff including Trainmaster Keck and civil engineer J S Gillespie supervised. Newark contingents replaced striking workers at Cincinnati and Muskingum Valley depot. Strikers earn 1.40 dollars for ten hours and demand a one cent raise.
Senator Hanna met with local politicians who agreed to concessions for Congressman Burton. Burton would be urged to stay on the Republican ticket with full direction of the campaign in the twenty first district, minus control of speakers sent by the state central committee, to be arranged by the county committee.
Julius Cole 31, brother of Lemuel Cole of Norwalk, was fatally injured when struck by a Lake Shore electric road car on the track near Berlinville Sunday night. His left arm was severed and left foot crushed. He died five hours later at his brother’s Norwalk home. Cole lived in Florence and worked for the C E W railroad.
Alliance reports that Morgan Engineering machinists won worker concessions after a three month strike. A Sunday conference reached terms granting a nine hour day and most demands pending reinstatement of G. Miller whose discharge helped trigger the action.
Thirteen hundred eighty four ballots cast at the Fourth congressional democratic convention. Delegates adjourned from Sidney to Wapakoneta to reconvene July 15. Yesterday's ballot changes were small and did not affect the outcome.
A fatal elevator accident in Cleveland killed Harry F. Parker who oversaw the Marrine-block elevator. His body was found wedged between the fourth floor and the car. The cause remains unknown and there were no witnesses.
Governor Nash named the Antietam monument commission with Wells W. Miller from Erie county, Dr. T. de West of Seneca county, DO EL Kimber levy of Cayuhoga county, JT. Moore of Belmont county, and David Cunningham of Harrison counts. All appointees were veterans of the Antietam battle.
In Delaware on June 17 President Bashford of Ohio Wesleyan University denied reports he would become president of the University of Wisconsin. The denial followed a commencement gathering that stirred students and alumni.
Four hundred workers at Crystal Works in Bridgeport went on strike yesterday over demands for higher wages. Management refused to meet the wage scale and did not alter beer mug pricing as part of the dispute.
West Union reports the sudden death of Lockhart a prominent citizen and leading business figure who collapsed while seated in his chair. He was celebrated as a major local benefactor and county’s wealthiest resident, leaving a gap in the community.
Gov Nashoon Vradhey receives requisition from Treat Commander Welk bon of Poleda battalion Masial reserve for use of the Hawk training ship. Government prefers sending to Adjutant General Goger under military code.
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