06 Mar 1902
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Newspaper
The Dalton Gazette
Location
Dalton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1902
Page
1
A Paris court absolves the chauffeur of responsibility in a fatal runaway case. The horse was deemed to have been exposed to motor noise and sights, expected to be acclimated to vehicles. The report also notes global postcard circulation and other varied curiosities.
Researchers place specially constructed casks in Arctic ice to map currents. Two years ago casks were released north of the Bering Strait and this year about 15 more north of the East Siberian coast, aiming for discovery on the opposite Arctic side in roughly four years.
An experiment will place a large bell beneath a buoy eighty feet below sea level and rung by electricity from Eye Rock Station so the island operator can sound it. Mariners theory holds underwater bells travel farther than those suspended in air, aiding fog signaling.
A modern bottle cleaning machine automates washing by running bottles in a chemical bath and drying them before conveyance to a water dip. One operator can oversee the unit as it processes 23 000 to 40 000 bottles daily, then moves to a conveyor for further handling. The piece notes West Virginia’s growing role in Southern Negro labor and industry.
The Italian government plans to purchase the Borghesi villa in Rome along with its casino museum and statuary gallery to house the state art collection. The Ludovisi museum of statuary will be relocated from the Museo Nazionale at Diocletian baths to the villa.
The Russian czar guards a ring he believes holds a piece of the true cross once a Vatican treasure. While traveling from St Petersburg to Moscow, he forgot the ring. The train halted, a social messenger raced to fetch it, and the car would not move until hours after the messenger returned.
A diverse set of notes from science and industry report a match trust forming in Europe, Niagara Falls visits at record levels, and advances in lighting acetylene lamps for London omnibuses amid global developments in population, transport, and agriculture.
Washington reports Commissioner Foulke defines civil service rules on government employees political involvement. He says solicitations for contributions by those in authority coerce employee action, but emphasizes employees must remain free to donate to any party or fund as long as duties are not impaired and conduct remains lawful.
W with Potter as receiver of the Omaha Loan and Trust Co filed the first district court report. Liabilities amount to 1 190 335 dollars. Assets match, but 500 000 dollar capital stock is a total loss and creditors face heavy shrinkage. Real estate stands near 1 million on books but heavily mortgaged.
Palm Beach Fla March 3 A party of shipwrecked sailors from the KB R Woodside were landed at Palm Beach after being picked up by the steamer El Cid 200 miles east of Savannah. Captain J A Brown First Mate Sherman Martin and eight crew survived three days lashed to a deckhouse as the schooner broke apart in a northeast gale. One crewman had a broken leg. others recovering from the ordeal.
Atlanta March 3 The American telegraphers tournament closed at dawn F M McClintic of the Associated Press Dallas won the Andrew Carnegie diamond medal for best all around telegrapher White of Richmond Va was second J G Johnson of Louisville Ky third McClintic logged 517 words in ten minutes a new record White 503 and Johnson 499 words judged on Morse and speech quality.
In an early Sunday fight between police and burglars, Chief Lyons was wounded severely risking the loss of an arm while two burglars were also hurt. A force of constabulary has been sent to secure the town and free Senor Ampil, a local official targeted for his American sympathies.
London reports a critical remount department analysis charging generals and the War Office with clashing aims over horse supply. It details a rushed Cape Colony remount setup, shifting demands, and officials’ conflicting calls from 1900 to 1901, noting 13,000 remounts sent monthly but continuing shortages in South Africa.
About 120 Republican members met in Washington to debate the Cuban tariff question. Speaker Henderson attended but did not speak. Minnesota's Mr Tawney proposed a retroactive rebate until November 1, 1901, with 70 cents per ton to sugar producers via military government, claiming it amounts to 20 percent of duties. The caucus adjourned after three hours with no action amid heated expectations.
Morong constabulary near Manila engaged 40 insurgents. 11 constables unaccounted for with suspected deaths or captures. Band later reportedly seized a commissary wagon and tortured a captive official. Officials warn of private feuds and mass migrations to the area as forces sweep the countryside.
March 3 4 reports describe widespread flooding across Pittsburg Harrisburg Scranton Easton Philadelphia Wilkesbarre and nearby towns. Damages reach about 1 250 000 with mills shut and homes submerged.
A report from Vienna describes rebel forces in Albania and Turkey facing government crackdowns. Insurgents in FE Bassan and Ilrana seize control of districts, freeing prisoners and refusing taxes as authorities struggle to respond amid growing international concern.
The Pope marks the 24th anniversary of his coronation with a grand papal chapel ceremony at St Peter's Basilica. Cardinals archbishops and diplomats attend in full regalia as the pope is carried to the throne amid acclamations. Cardinal Vannutelli leads the mass with Te Deum sung by the pontifical choir.
In Faston Maryland on a late Saturday night six prisoners broke a gun and during the attempted recapture Deputy Sheriff Thomas Thompson was killed. Lewis Green a colored man is suspected of firing the fatal shot. One man faces trial for murder of his mistress and others held on minor charges.
A terrible explosion at a factory in Reading on March 19 caused a brick umbrella factory and adjoining lath buildings to collapse. Many people were inside. three missing figures, including Mrs Roland and a friend, are feared dead. Officials suspect acetylene caused the blast.
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