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Newspaper
The Dalton Gazette
Location
Dalton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1902
Page
1
Northward burial custom guides Japanese sleep
In Japan the dead are buried with the head to the north. Many private homes and hotels post a ceiling compass diagram in sleeping rooms to guide guests on orientation for rest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Philadelphia journal questions Cecil Rhodes sanity
A medical journal raises doubts about Cecil Rhodes's sanity based on his plan to unite nations through a secret society of millionaires. It argues the proposed world unity carries an insane quality and questions the feasibility and mental fitness behind the scheme.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Cecil Rhodes
Insulating Snow Obviates Poles for Wires, Janssen Says
Experiments by H Janssen on Mofit Blanc show poles unnecessary in snow covered regions. When snow is several inches thick, it acts as insulation and wires may be laid on the surface ready to transmit messages.
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H. Janssen
French Becomes Official Language in Quebec Bodies
French is now the official language for the Quebec Legislature City Council and Board of Trade. English speakers may use their language verbally but all records will be kept in French reflecting the growing French element in these bodies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quebec
Board of Trade
Senators Up For Election In Several States
Senators Platt of New York Jones of Arkansas Teller of Colorado Orville H Platt of Connecticut Mason of Illinois Fairbanks of Indiana Allison of Iowa Gallagher of New Hampshire Penrose of Pennsylvania McLaurin of South Carolina Spooner of Wisconsin face elections as terms end in March 1903 across multiple states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Platt
New York
Jones
Arkansas
Teller
Colorado
Orville H. Platt
Connecticut
Mason
Illinois
Fairbanks
Indiana
Allison
Iowa
Gallagher
New Hampshire
Penrose
Pennsylvania
McLaurin
South Carolina
Spooner
Wisconsin
New Detects Death From Catalepsy by Fluorescein Test
Dr Icard of Marseilles has devised a death test for catalepsy using fluorescin injected into veins. A gramme colors 45,000 litres of water and, if circulation exists, the body turns grass green in two minutes. The color fades after a few hours and causes no harm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Icard
Marseilles
Academie Des Sciences
France’s tiniest conscript quits after flag issue
Francois Finas of Montmellan France stood just over three feet tall and weighed little more than a child. He was drafted as a soldier but could not keep step or carry the regimental flag, leading his superior officer to release him from service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francois Finas
Montmellan
France
Europe
Immigrant settlement patterns and royal art commissions
The article notes the dispersion of foreign groups across U S regions with two thirds of the Irish in the east and Germans to the west while Scandinavians cluster in the west and northwest and Russians Poles Hungarians and Italians in New England New York and Pennsylvania. It also reports Dowager Empress Victoria ordering sculptor Stephen Sinding to recreate Valkyre in ivory and gold bronze with a long production lead time and mentions Dr Elmer Prescott s Roentgen egg sterilization experiments yielding one chick from six eggs after exposure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
New York
Pennsylvania
Russia
Stephen Sinding
Valkyre
Paris
Elmer E. Prescott
First convict strike sparks 1789 Parramatta gold tale
An old document claims gold was first found in Australia by a convict near Parramatta in 1789. He was charged with stealing a watch and boiling it down, convicted by an early court and punished with 150 lashes. Later, a competent authority reviewed the record and trusted the convict’s account.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Parramatta
Air tabloids marketed in Paris promote portable oxygen
Advertisements in Paris tout air tabloids as portable oxygen devices. The claim derives from recent sodium peroxide and potassium peroxide chemistry pressed under specific conditions. The items are reportedly selling well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
World Facts and Figures From Early 1900s Almanac
A compendium of global stats and curiosities including coal costs in England, mine employment, India's population, Cuba’s sugar economy, and rail and telegraph development. Notable notes on London markets, Vatican buildings, and the Anglia cable completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Texas
South Africa
India
Colorado
Switzerland
London
Tragic Maumee river accident sinks naphtha launch
Seven Sunday school scholars of the First Baptist church drowned when the naphtha launch Frolic was struck by the tug Arthur Woods near Toledo. Only four aboard survived including Joseph F Hepburn and Grace Lowe. The crash occurred as they returned from Lake Erie late Sunday night with river salvage under way at daybreak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
May
First Baptist Church
Maumee
Arthur Woods
Great Lakes Towing Co
Irwin Swayne
Bessie Leesee
Edna Lowe
William Fanner
Bess Ryscrum
Eulalie Rickard
Grace Haspin
Joseph F. Hepburn
Lake Erie
Mr. Hepburn
Clara Marks
Arthur Marks
Grace Lowe
Hepburn
Ironville
Lowe Girl
Marks
al Fitts
Census figures show large rise in shipbuilding sector
Washington May 8 The census bureau reports 1900 shipbuilding and repairing industry with 1 116 establishments totaling 77 362 701 capital and 74 578 158 in products. Wages and materials rose while American registry tonnage fell 461 631 tons since 1890, and average capital per establishment climbed 129 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Census Bureau
United States
Fire Claims Two Students At Bruns University School
Richmond Virginia May 8 two lives were lost in a fire at Bruns university school near Charlottesville. JC Knox of Richmond and Agnew McNeal of Albemarle were found in their rooms. The blaze origin is unknown though suspected incendiary or lightning. Some students escaped by jumping from windows, and teacher Mr Sheffey was injured escaping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Bruns University School
Charlottesville
Ares JC Knox
Agnew McNeal
Albemarle
Sheffey
Train Collision Near Topeka Kills Two Injures Seven
In heavy fog eastbound Union Pacific freight trains collided at a crossing in North Topeka. The impact split a caboose in two. two men died and seven were injured. The regular train had stopped and started up when struck. Washington reports Admiral Sampson death. Admiral Schley expresses regret and requests postponement of Cristobal Colon silver delivery.
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Topeka
Kan
May
Union Pacific
Oa Crossing
North Topeka
Usunal
Caboose
Washington
Sehley
Admiral Sampson
Sampson
Baltimore
Cristobal Colon Service
Outlook of Trade and Production Pressures in May
R G Dun and Co Weekly Review of Trade notes surging consumer demand but curtailed production due to fires labor disputes and a tornado. Prices rose early May but faded in some products with grain and cotton goods affected while wool and woolen orders remain constrained. Failures numbered 218 in the US and 24 in Canada, with wheat yield outlook improving and corn planting up about 25 percent from last year.
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T. G. Dun & Co
New York
R. G. Dun & Co
Review of Trade
United States
Canada
Funeral rites mark state burial of Rear Admiral Sampson
Washington May 10 indicates a grand naval funeral for Rear Admiral William Thomas Samp son commander in chief on the North Atlantic station during the Spanish American War. The ceremony at Arlington featured military mando, naval cadets 247 Strong, bluejackets from the North Atlantic squadron and a marine band hymn and taps. The president and cabinet did not attend Arlington services.
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Washington
William Thomas Sampson
United States Navy
United States Naval Forces
North Atlantic
Spain
Terry
Washington Navy Yard
Henry George
United States Artillery
Naval Cadets
Annapolis
North Atlantic Squadron
Arlington Cemetery
Marine Band
Jesus
Arlington
Palma At Havana Welcomes President Elect Palma
At 8 o'clock Sunday morning a Cuban flag was hoisted over Moro Castle signaling the sighting of the Julia carrying President-elect Palma and his party. The crowd cheered as the Stars and Stripes and Cuban flag flew together, symbolizing exultation amid the arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
Moro Castle
Julia
Palma
Morecastle
Senate Chamber
Wisconsin lieutenant governor Jesse Stone dies after long illness
Lieut. Gov. Jesse Stone of Wisconsin dies after lingering cancer of the stomach. Stone, a capitalist banker and manufacturer born in Lincolnshire England in 1836, served three state assembly terms and twice elected lieutenant governor on the Republican ticket. He was a delegate to the 1883 National Republican Convention and active in party circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stone
Wisconsin
Watertown
Wis
Jesse Stone
Jfle
Lincolnshire
England
Weowas
Repubbhesan Convention
Aboounm
Owas
Repubic
Issy
Ped
Buckeye Nuggets Death of Patrick Smith
Patrick Smith, pioneer tug owner in Cleveland, died at his home at the corner of Washington and Pearl streets after injuries from being struck by a street car on the Superior Street viaduct. He had been recovering until Saturday night when his condition worsened and he passed away. Born March 17 1827 in County Cavan Ireland, he immigrated to Cleveland as a child with his father and became a prominent local figure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick Smith
Cleveland
Washington and
Pearl Streets
Superior Street
Smith
Bailyboro
County Cavan
Ireland
Water cure used at Delaware girls home years before Philippines
Miss Emma Bruce, a former teacher from Cleveland, recalls the water cure at the Delaware Industrial Home from 1897 to 1900. Ruby Gregory, alleged to feign insanity in spring 1900, was subjected to cold water douching by Capt. Stiles Miss Cells and Miss Taylor. After three administrations the girl reportedly recovered much of her worst trouble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delaware
Philippines
Emma Bruce
Cleveland
Ruby Gregory
Capt. Stiles
Edgeville Fire Destroys Business District With $50,000 Loss
A morning fire in Edgeville near Napoleon destroyed the town's business core. Losses total about $50,000 as dry goods, groceries, barbershop, harness shop and hardware store were wiped out along with several residences. Communication to the town via wire was also destroyed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Napoleon
Edgeville
Here
Rowe
Rand &Beckham's
Sechrist’s
Fauver
Kohn’s
Fauver's
Death by Boar Attack of Prominent Meigs Farmer Jacob Roth
Jacob Roth, 67, a wealthy Meigs township farmer, was killed Sunday evening in Zanesville when a savage boar attacked him while he attempted to separate it from other hogs. The boar gored him five times in the groin and tore his entrails before bystanders drove it away. Roth left a wife and ten children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zanesville
Jacob Roth
Meigs Township
Mr. Roth
Unknown man found murdered in Whisky Island lake
The body of a man, apparently murdered, was found in the lake at Whisky Island near Cleveland at noon Friday. He wore nothing identifying and bore two fatal head wounds, one at the right temple and another in the forehead, with a crushed skull. The age was about 40 to 50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Whisky Island
Teen Girl Brutally Assaulted Returning Home
Clara Dolson, 15, daughter of Charles Olson of Woodland Tillis avenue, was attacked by two men Sunday night as she walked home from church through a vacant lot. One assailant struck her, she fell unconscious and is in serious condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Clara Dolson
Charles Olson
Woodland
Tillis Avenue
Foot Injury Verdict In Railway Case At Cleveland
Reinhardt Platt sued Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railway Co for 25000 after a train severed one of his feet. A jury awarded 4200 to the plaintiff on May 13. The case reflects a damages ruling in a personal injury suit against the railroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Reinhardt Platt
Lake Shore & Michigan Southern Railway Co
Platt
Indictment Over Pollution Tiffsands River Fish Die
Fremont May 9 The American Strawboard Co with a factory on the Sandusky river at Tiffin has been indicted for running refuse into the river. The refuse pollutes the water and causes fish to die.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fremont
The
American Strawboard Co
Sandusky River
Tiffin
Burglars Break Into Canton Grocery. Loot $200 and Five Watches
In Canton on Thursday night, burglars broke into the grocery store of Loew and Swaller eight miles south of Navarre. They cracked the safe and took about $200 and five watches before fleeing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canton
Navarre
Here
Loew & Swaller
Stricken With Apoplexy at Cleveland Banquet
Dr G C E Weber, attending a banquet in his honor, was stricken with apoplexy in May on Cleveland and is reported in critical condition. The event occurred Thursday moments after the banquet began.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
G C. E. Weber
Committed death by own action in Delaware case
A report records that Eugene Lighele of Stallsports suffered death by his own action by hanging himself with a sleeve, indicating self-inflicted demise as the cause. Local officials note no external party involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delaware
Eugene Lighele
Stallsports
sutTe
Efforts Fail to Settle Strike in Younistown Mayo
Reported lack of progress toward settlement in the ongoing strike at the Sti tinenty plant as workers press for a demanded right. Union leadership says negotiations have not yielded a satisfactory agreement and the dispute continues unresolved.
Gilbert street scene sparks cleanup push by residents
Residents of Gilbert rally to sweep and scrub a street long neglected by city crews. Maycott and others gather with brooms and shovels to remove debris and repair damaged surfaces. They note the road has seen few improvements since its construction and bears a rough crushed granite mix.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iinducate Maycott
Gilbert Savetlue Fords Mandhir
Phrey Caim
Brakeman Johnston Killed in Pennsylvania Freight Yard
May 13. Pennsylvanian brakeman Jcot Johnston was crushed between two freight cars and died several hours later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aiance
Jcot
Legislature Debates Lodge Funds and Reforms in May Sessions
May 7 to May 12 reports from Columbus detail Senate and House actions. Bills allocate 15000 for tree disease prevention and defend union labeling while boosting county election board salaries and granting fishery damages suits. Later measures include defining city board reviews, inmate voting, bank insolvency penalties, and child labor, with adjournment sine die on May 12 after broad appropriations and policy changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Senate
Longworth Board of Review
State Board of Appraisers
Guerin
Montgomery County
Cincinnati
Cleveland
Ohio State University
General Assembly
Livestock Commission
House
Furth
St. Laus
Patterson
Franklin County
Fire destroys five buildings of C. K Williams Paint Co
A blaze on Sunday gutted five structures of the C. K Williams Paint Co in Easton causing about 100000 dollars in damages. No injuries reported. The fire's cause remains under investigation.
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Easton
C. K Williams Paint Co
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