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Newspaper
The Dalton Gazette
Location
Dalton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1902
Page
1
The breaking up of the Servia and the Alaska ends a pivotal Atlantic liner era once seen as the start of a new page in transatlantic steam history. These two famous ships, built twenty years ago, vanish as relics of a bold phase in maritime travel.
An Englishman has devised a process to treat China grass grown in India and the Straits Settlements so it can be used to manufacture textile fabric. The material is said to resemble silk and cost only slightly more than cotton.
Congressman Burk says he travels widely outside the United States to escape his usual surroundings. He admits he has never been west of Chicago or south of Washington.
A banker and municipal treasurer disappeared from an Italian town leaving a 100000 dollar deficit. Police opened his strong box and found a paper enclosing 36 cents claiming the money was for a locksmith assigned to open the safe.
The king maintains about 200 valued horses in a regular double row of stalls. Each horse bears its name in large white letters above the manger. Among the collection is a highly prized horse once ridden by the late King Humbert.
The body of Gen Henry Leavenworth buried in Delhi New York will be moved to Leavenworth Kansas in May to mark the 75th anniversary of Fort Leavenworth. A monument is planned at the fort to honor his memory and the army post he founded a quarter century ago.
Swiss youths devote spare time to gridiron reducing rifle practice and weakening cadet corps. Flynn the dwarf known as Gen Mite, who toured with Tom Thumb, died in Cardiff. He hailed from Chenango county New York, stopped growing young, stood twenty two inches tall and was 37 years old.
The article notes Switzerland sells unlimited commercial travel passes at low rates, including $2260 first class and $15 second class for 30 days. It also mentions the shah of Persia's cats, the czar’s dam near Kerth project, a French skin sewing device, Argentine army horse fatigue and sugar in feed boosting endurance.
A reward is offered to destroy a pack of wild dogs overrunning Northern Patagonia. The pack descends from two tame collies brought by a Scotsman from his homeland. The animals once guarded sheep but now raid flocks, forcing farmers to stay vigilant for sudden aggressive incursions by the herd.
The article surveys diverse items from science and geography to politics and culture. It notes London smallpox spread, camel swimming absence, long Shetland nights, regnal youth of Italy, Afghanistan missionary policy, a Jubilee gift to Pope Leo XIII, and Tokyo or London air pollution estimates. It also covers rails, farming, savings, and artistic accolades among international figures.
London reports Gen Lord Methuen and four guns captured near Winburg Lichtenburg Orange River Colony by Gen De la Rey. One officer and 200 men reported missing. 3 officers and 38 men killed, 72 wounded. Irish MPs faced applause and shouts in the House of Commons as Kitchener telegrams were read.
Washington March 11 The Roosevelt cabinet gains a new Secretary of the Navy as Long resigns. Representative William Henry Moody of Massachusetts Sixth district selected over Foss of Illinois after a lively contest. Moody, 49, a lawyer and Harvard graduate, has served four Congresses and will take office May 1.
A telegram received by Thomas Scanlon's sister in Binghamton reports a father requesting a single grave for his five children aged 23, 13, 8, 4, and 2 who died in a Shinhopple fire. The bodies will be buried together in one coffin. No details of the accident are available.
Washington March representatives from New York and Wisconsin issue a minority report on the Newlands bill for irrigation of arid lands. They condemn the plan as unfair and ill advised, claiming land grant railroads back the scheme and stand to benefit most, while states and territories oppose it.
The American steamer Waesland and the British Harmonides collided in fog off Holyhead. The Waesland sank in 35 minutes. two lives were lost, including a steerage passenger and a child. Fifty three survivors reached Liverpool aboard the Harmonides and were housed at local hotels. Captain Apfeld and his crew were praised for order and quick evacuations. The Waesland carried 22 cabin and 82 steerage passengers and sails Philadelphia to Liverpool.
J R Davidson western manager for the Philadelphia Watch and Case Co and a Chicago jewelry figure collapsed in the Great Northern bath house after 24 hours. He died at St Luke's hospital from a skull fracture and brain injury. Police have yet to determine if he was struck or fell. Friends doubt foul play. Attendants say he was healthy when he entered.
Pekin dispatch reports Gen. Tung Fu Hsiang under imperial pressure to disband his followers. The dowager empress via Yung Lu urged him to lay down arms, but Tung Fu Hsiang refused, saying he feels safer with his troops. The court fears collapse of resources could push him to pillage and possible rebellion.
In Clarksburg yesterday a mortgage for 75 million dollars was admitted for record by the county clerk. The loan, in favor of Union Trust Company of New York, covers all lines operated by the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad network. Bonds totaling 20 million dollars have been issued to date to back the loan. The largest issue is 148,105,30 on the Pittsburgh Lake Erie & Western system.
Plattsburg NY March 7 The Chateaugay Ore and Iron Co reports a vast ore seam near Lyon Metutam Soy Whitlot measuring up to 10 feet thick and extending six miles, boosting plans to double output. The firm also notes capital stock release and control by De Haie Ware Hodson interests. A separate financial update cites rapid growth in national banking associations with many new formations and substantial capital.
Four Concord, Ohio men Warren Smith Harry Scott Will Webb and Dan Carleton drove to Madison to take control of Mrs. Smith wife of Ware Smith from Concord. After Forbes refused to surrender her they fired at windows but hit nothing. Judge Morley fined Smith ten dollars plus costs while the others paid only costs.
In Columbus on March 11 a startling discrepancy totals several hundred thousand dollars between auditor of state figures and board of public works for 1878 to 1908. Auditor reports show receipts of 3,933,437.49 and disbursements of 3,961,612.37 with a loss of 2,024,174.87. Public Works records show receipts of 2,999,450.44 and disbursements of 4,359,385.10 with a loss of 1,459,024.66.
Columbus reports Howard Burgess of Cleveland meeting officials including Stockwell, Guilbert, and Cameron to form a company to market tax tables. Stockwell spent five years on the 80 percent prepared tables that claim to reveal property tax at a glance. Burgess says a fortune lies in the venture and efforts to market it nationwide and abroad are under way.
Experts representing the Lykins Widner syndicate holding an option on the Everett Moore interests in the Toledo Railway and Light Co inspected the company property yesterday. No deal was closed before the option expiration on Saturday. The experts returned to the east to file their report and declined to disclose whether the outcome would be favorable.
Frank Strong and Mayo were arrested in the Emil Goodminn murder case. Strong, initially set to plead guilty to second degree murder, chose to stand trial after advice from his attorneys.
Zanesville reports Auditor James L. Starkey vanished and sent his resignation by mail. Deputy George H. Gibbs is appointed to fill the vacancy. The county commissioners refuse to reveal the resignation letter’s origin. Loretta Joberty obtained no judgment for 1250 dollars in a breach of promise suit Wednesday.
Direct denial reaches Canton from the McKinley household regarding a planned move to Tlantie City. Mrs McKinley is content in Canton and would not consent to leave the city where her late husband rests.
A tree block at Casaloga Falls yesterday caused minor fire damage and heavy water flood. Losses hit Hasee's clothing and shoe store Speigel and Muren's grocery Creques drug store Central Cuien Pelephone Co Mae sent tink rooms and Oddo Fellows' hull were affected.
Fragmentary text cites March 7 and a nervous presentation connected to the dean of engineering at Ohio State University. The garbled lines reference a state university setting and possible administrative or examination context with no clear outcome or action.
Ashtabute March 3 reports an overnight kitchen fire at Center Road School Iveoase caused by an overheated stove. Local authorities said the blaze led to emituitlogent fess and required response crews to secure the scene.
Workmen refuse to arbitrate amid a lockout involving the Covington Newport and Cheremata brewers. The union demands discharge of nonunion workers while the Brewers insist on a written pledge to provide steady work for new hires as the conference date is set for the future.
The Ohio House votes 59 to 24 to repeal the corrupt practice act in buying votes, and approves amended bills on police powers for conductors. A separate measure bans distributing proprietary medicine samples to minors and requires riders to stay right. Senate debates fire insurance policy repeal and bonds for Lorain waterworks. moving toward normal schools at Ohio University and Miami University. The week includes holiday designation for McKinley’s birthday and various rules on crossings, elections, and corporation name changes. The session also considers women’s pay parity and penalties for assaults on girls under 13, while canal abandonment looms in joint session.
Stewart, a mail agent for the Norfolk and Western, was nearly killed when a westbound freight struck a crossing near Trenton. Both engines wrecked, crew escaped by leaping clear as flames erupted from a overturned mail car. Stewart found an air hole in a door, leaped out, and escaped badly burned and singed.
In Lorain a quarrel between Alex Tate and Wallin McCoy led to a fatal shooting on a prank call dispute. Both men were intoxicated. three shots were fired with one wounding McCoy in the shoulder and another in the back. Middleport authorities report the incident occurred early Monday.
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