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Newspaper
The Dalton Gazette
Location
Dalton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1902
Page
2
The Gazette presents a digest of current Senate and House actions. Readers are advised to note bills debated, committee reports issued, and key votes affecting public policy and governance.
The Senate debated for days on a president protection bill and passed private pension measures while the House focused on the river and harbor appropriation. Reports cover senator Spooner of Wisconsin backing the presidential protection bill and the day’s work on river harbor funding totaling $60,600,000 with discussions of other bills and in all, a busy legislative period across several days.
Three large St Louis trust companies merge under a single management with working capital of 7 million dollars. The report notes expanded consolidation amid strong financial ties and anticipated efficiency gains.
Acting President Schalkburger F W Reitz and Commandants Meyer and Krogh traveled to Pretoria under a flag of truce arriving from Balmoral and meeting Lord Kitchener. Reports from London suggest Boer leaders seek peace though Delarey may block negotiations. Brussels notes imply new British overtures but no assured outcome.
Lowell Mass March 24 Textile union demands for higher wages met with unconditional refusals from mill agents in Boston Affected workers plan to hold meetings and vote on a strike Wednesday A three fourths majority favored striking in an informal vote while others waited for formal decision New Bedford National Loom Fixers union authorized Lowell Loom Fixers to act discretionary on strikes Lewiston Mule Spinners union votes 10 percent wage rise to take effect March 1
A blast at a stump-dynamite storage building near Oskar eight miles north of Houghton killed Gustave Jenhkolta and Erick Kallen and injured Henry Dapio who suffered rib fractures and jaw injury. The fire followed the explosion as the family attended church.
Captain Garry and 27 crew of the Spanish steamer Ea were saved after grounding on a North Carolina sand bar. The Old Dominion liner Princess Anne delivered the captain and crew to New York aboard the revenue cutter Algonquin and towboat Alexander, following hours of failed attempts to reach the wreck in heavy seas.
A northbound Southern railroad passenger train was wrecked by a landslide at Covesville Virginia, four blocks from Charlottesville, early Sunday. The engine was ditched and six coaches burned, killing porter Nicholas Lown and an unknown tramp, with numerous injuries among crew and passengers.
Charleston reports that United Mine Workers Secretary-Treasurer W B Wilson says a strike is likely soon for 35,080 miners in West Virginia and Virginia, with no expected conference between operators and miners. Operators’ reps have been in Kanawha and New River districts for two days, discussing organizing efforts.
The battleship Retvivan, finished at Cramp's ship yard for the Russian government, was launched in a simple ceremony led by the ship's chaplain. A crew of 750 stood bareheaded as the Greek church service was read and the blue cross of St. Andrew was raised at the stern before sailing to Croatstadt around April 12.
Maj Waller recounts a 29 day expedition across Samar starting December 26 with 50 men and ending at Basey. The trek faced swollen rivers harsh conditions and shortages. 10 men died and Waller himself fell ill. Only a Spanish trail was found and the effort proved of limited military value.
The Isthmian Commission reports on the validity of the New Panama Co title and its right to transfer canal property to the United States for 40 million dollars. The majority cites France and Colombia ties and shareholder interests, while the minority backs the title. An Indianapolis update reports L S M Kee missing as a carrier on the St Louis leg, with no trace found.
In Columbus on March 20 a fire destroyed a warehouse of the Ghia Mariners Fartinzer Coa covering about two acres. Losses estimated at 600,000 with full insurance. No injuries reported and investigation underway.
The Collis Po Huntington estate now under inventory by the transfer tax appraisers with the executors expects a value near 29 million dollars or 2 million pounds. The transfer tax is estimated around 300 thousand dollars. In Jefferson City Missouri March 20 the supreme court ruled equity courts lack power to enjoin labor organizations from enforcing boycotts against corporations.
Colonist Excursions promotes summer round trips to California and the Great West for pleasure education or business at less than a cent per mile one way and returning. Address H Connor Union Pacific Southern Pacific 53 East 4th St Cincinnati Ohio for details and postals.
Advertises travel by Chicago and Northwestern Railway with monthly rates: $30 to Helena Butte Anaconda Ogden Salt Lake City. $80.50 to Spokane. $33 to Los Angeles San Francisco Portland Seattle Tacoma Vancouver Victoria and many other points. Touristic sleeping cars daily to the Pacific Coast. For maps and details contact the nearest ticket agent or W. B. Kniskern 22 Fifth Avenue Chicago Ill.
A nostalgically framed note describes a visiting dignitary enjoying freedom yet constrained by strict committee schedules. It advertises Chicago daily routes to California Oregon and Washington with a 36.00 berth in a tourist car and weekly excursions from Chicago and New England. The illustrated pamphlet is available for two stamps from S A Hutchison, manager, 212 Clark Street, Chicago.
Advertisement from John A. Salter Seed Co. La Crosse Wis promotes Russian millet as a prolific hay crop. Claims 5 to 8 tons of rich hay per acre with price 580 lbs at $1.90 per 100 lbs, noting low freights and availability.
A courtroom exchange sees a woman respond that her husband will miss her because he cannot hit her, prompting the judge to remark on the dynamics of domestic abuse.
A collage of 1900 era ad blurbs and quips praising or mocking medicines and social remarks. Mentions Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets Dr Kline’s Great Nerve Restorer Piso’s Cure for Consumption and various quotes attributed to papers like the Washington Post Rural New Yorker and Chicago Daily. Includes dates and locations such as Philadelphia NJ Ocean Grove and Chicago.
New York March 25 flour dull wheat No 2 red 4 cents up as listed. Corn No 2 at a goce. Leves and cattle prices noted across cities including Toledo and East Buffalo with steers, bulls, veals, hogs and lambs prices. Regional figures indicate steadiness in butter eggs oats and cheese with varied livestock bids.
A former bartender turned police justice presides over a drunkenness hearing involving Mary McMannis. He sternly questions her and recalls his drink habit as he dismisses the matter with a forced courtesy, offering a cigar.
Grand Trunk Railway plans a touring photographic exhibit to showcase its Pan-American exposition display. The collection features over 100 photographs 3 feet 9 inches by 4 feet 3 inches and mounted fish specimens from Ontario St. Lawrence and native waters. The tour opens in Saginaw Michigan March 10 and travels to Grand Rapids and other cities in Ohio Michigan Indiana Kentucky and Pennsylvania over ten weeks.
On a Colombian warship a first lieutenant asks if they should bombard the city this afternoon. The captain declines, citing the American warship commander who has a headache and fears noise. the attack may proceed tomorrow if sunny enough for photographs with a Kodak.
The Burlington system with 8 000 miles uses over 385 000 wheels across passenger freight and way cars and locomotives. About 40 000 wheels are purchased yearly and inspected under a six year or 75 000 mile guarantee. Each wheel is numbered and records kept with returns sent to the manufacturer for losses.
Reported remark at a captains of industry luncheon in New York where Prince Henry jokes that in America he is mainly sent to funerals. The exchange captures a playful, self-deprecating moment amid guests.
The Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway announces tourist sleeping car berths from Chicago to St Paul or Minneapolis each Tuesday and Friday in March and April 1902. Train No. 1 departs Chicago at 6 30 P.M. Fares are 81.00 with tickets via coupon agents or F. A. Miller, General Passenger Agent, Chicago.
A Chicago Daily News item notes a plan to secure about 2 000 000 in matrimonial bonds, reflecting discussions on American securities. The item also references an Alien’s Foot-Ease ad campaign and a birthday party query from New York sources, illustrating assorted notices and advertisements.
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