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Newspaper
The Dalton Gazette
Location
Dalton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1902
Page
2
National legislative notes report the Senate and House debating the Philippine bill and passing minor measures. Also noted are will contests, a contentious Minnesota inheritance tax ruling, weather-related damage in Oklahoma, a New York City land sale with yard rights, a Philadelphia mint resumption, a fatal wife shooting in Esplenborough, a naval officer’s death, and a major fire in Johnstown Ohio.
Ferdi nand Barnett assistant state's attorney says revolt against lynch law is unlikely for 10,000,000 negroes. San Francisco reports Guatemala earthquake casualties, Oklahoma flood damages, and a rise in coal prices. Foreclosure filings and bank data, Morgans gift to the coronation, and wage changes at Roebrance steel plant are noted amid a flood of diverse updates.
Reports from May 21 to May 27 describe Mont Pelee eruption effects across Martinique. New fissures open on Ajoupa Bouillon while St Pierre remains largely destroyed. Refugees flood Port of Spain as relief efforts proceed and the US Navy coordinates lumber aid to St Vincent.
The General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in the United States met in New York City with focus on creed revision and Sabbath observance. The Creed Revision report was approved and sent to presbyteries for ratification, while Los Angeles won the bid to host the next assembly after a heated floor vote.
Sixteen prominent Northwestern University students were arrested in Chicago Monday on charges of disorderly conduct assault and battery and resisting police after a hazing incident at Evanston. George Tilrose a Northwestern junior who criticized athletes was rough handled by a masked crowd Friday night. They were released on bond to appear before a magistrate.
May 27 Willemstad reports a probable planned invasion of the Venezuelan frontier by Vene revolutions. Rebellion leaders allegedly aided by the Colombian government with arms and troops. Four thousand insurgents are said to have gathered at Cucuta, Colombia, near Venezuela’s western border.
In Paris Missouri on May 26 a mob of over 200 disarmed Sheriff James W. Clark and deputies, seized Abe Witherup from the jail, and hanged him at a bridge. The father and brother of murdered William Grow helped escort, tying his feet and pushing him off. Coroner Johnson later removed the body.
A tornado sweeping Union and Pacolet areas on Sunday afternoon killed six people, injured several, and caused extensive damage including shattered storefronts and a ruined knitting mill hill. Names of the dead include Miss Sallie Mart and Miss Annie Lawson of Union, Mrs Maxey Sims, Vera Sims, and others.
Washington May 26 large crowd witnessed the unveiling of a superb bronze statue of Gen Count Nocham beau who led French forces to aid the American Revolution. The ceremony featured military pageantry and underscored strong Franco American friendship.
Washington May 26 Lord Pauncefote the British ambassador died Saturday after a sudden weakening of his heart. A doctors consultation was held but they could not rally him and he died peacefully at the end.
In Rockaway Beach last night a steel girder snapped on the great iron pier causing the dining room floor to drop about a dozen feet. About 300 diners fell to the beach with several badly bruised and one woman reported internally injured.
Manila reports 1 146 cases and 619 deaths while the provinces tally 3 922 cases and 2 774 deaths indicating a growing outbreak across regions.
Norman C. Hewes, aged 74, of Tebanon Texas, tied at his home Sunday. He held a noted Masonic record, being installed Tyler of Franklin Lodge, F and A M, for the 46th consecutive time on February 14.
The Right Rev Philip J Garrigan vice rector of the Catholic University at Washington was consecrated bishop of Sioux City Ia at St Michael s Cathedral in Springfield Mass on Sunday The ceremony lasted four hours
A deadly explosion at Crow's Nest Coal Co. mine in Fernie British Columbia killed or trapped many workers. Seventeen to eighteen bodies recovered from near the shaft with 133 men known to be inside the mine and only 24 safe. Rescue hampered by damp methane and darkness as officials race to reach others. More details await limited telegraph reports from the remote area.
R G Dun & Co reports mixed prospects with labor disputes easing in some sectors yet anthracite coal region tensions rising. Rail earnings stay solid, railways seek materials, and steel demand remains steady despite fuel concerns. Wheat exports fall year over year while corn receipts shrink, and new corn crop acreage shows progress. Bank failures rise slightly in the United States.
In South Bend Indiana on Friday morning 31 year old carpenter John W Churry shot and killed his 16 year old sweetheart Susanne Keeskemeti then killed himself with the same revolver. The couple had spent the evening with her parents who later retired. The mother heard three shots at about 2 am and found the bodies on the ground outside. No struggle or motive is known.
Two men Edward Commodore of Nazareth and Joseph Derhammer of Easton died after a trolley car carrying 89 passengers derailed in Palmer township near a steep hill. The brake failed, the car sped down the hill, jumped the track, and toppled on its side injuring many others.
Susquehanna Pennsylvania May 24 report Prof Renton Eodames longtime principal of Montrose High School hanged himself Thursday night beside a tree on borough outskirts. Body found Friday.
Supreme Court Justice George P. Andrews died at his New York home yesterday in his 66th year after a stroke a week earlier, with pneumonia listed as the immediate cause.
Judge Kiskadden of Tiffin his brother William of Mishawaka and sister Mrs Anna Adams notified by Senator Hanna that a government payment of 21000 has passed. The claim covers wagons and horses hired to move a Civil War regiment from Denver to Fort Union New Mexico destroyed by Confederates.
Toledo May 23 A powerful electric wind storm swept northwestern Ohio, killing Henry Juallman a Danbury farm hand and Isadore Metzger 25 an oil man at Delphos. Metzger and five companions were in a barn struck by lightning. Marcus Suver fatally injured and Lee Beckman William Webber Nicholas Barber and Garrett Wienken injured.
Oberlin May 27 President John Henry Barrows D D of Oberlin College is dangerously ill with pleuro pneumonia at his home. Dr Cushing from Cleveland joins Drs Jamison and Browning of Oberlin in consultation and grave fears are expressed for his outcome. He fell ill after lecturing in the east and traveling from New York to Oberlin.
Cincinnati May 27 Harry New from C. R. Ellison’s stable won the Latonia derby yesterday before about 10 000 fans South Trimble favored in betting finished second with Martin Burk third Abe Frank was last The winner closed at 5 to 1 and a big exodus of bets left bookies losers over the race
Cleveland May 27 report says Jerry Sullivan a 50 year old workhouse trustie used freedom to escape while taking lumber from Nickel Plate tracks. Superintendent Butler filed the notice and noted the breach of trust and damaged reputation.
Norton was nominated for congress for the fourth time by the Democrats on the first ballot in Sandusky on May 24. In his acceptance speech he condemned brutalities in the Philippines and urged tariff revision and Cuban concessions.
Columbus May 23 William Idom serving life in Franklin County for an alleged assault on his daughter Mamie Idom two years ago filed for a pardon. He cites his daughter's statement that she swore falsely against him and requests clemency based on that claim.
Word reached here that Herbert L. Brice, half-brother of the late Senator Brice and a prominent local attorney, ended his life by self-inflicted death at a Flint sanitarium on Friday, according to reports received yesterday.
On the W. H. Coons farm east of Findlay Ohio the record oil well spurt 50 feet above a 72 foot derrick. The flow persisted for five hours marking the state's largest flowing well to date.
The Majestic Oil Co a Cleveland capitalists group purchased 75 acres of Hancock county oil lands from the Spade Oil Co for 10000 dollars. The deal expands Majestic Oil Co holdings in the region.
The Brunk and Hyer machine shop burned Sunday night, destroying a plant with $6,000 of machinery. The loss was partly insured, and officials expect it to be rebuilt.
Henry Perkins of Akron Ohio and former grand chancellor of the Knights Templar in Ohio died in New York yesterday. His body will be moved to Akron for burial.
Canton physicians at a representative meeting voted unanimously to raise ordinary medical attendance fees by about 100 percent, effective soon.
Representatives of southern plow makers met in Cincinnati to discuss closer industrial cooperation and price uniformity. Delegation included Huhlein of B F Avery & Sons Louisville Brown of Columbus iron works and Southern plow works Columbus Ga Sullivan of Rome Ga Terrell of Atlanta and Attorney Martina of Columbus Ga. They declined to give details.
Washington May 23 The president yesterday appointed the following Ohio postmasters Thomas N Tarbox Cedarville Henry Thomas Cuyahoga Falls John P B Barden Painesville John W Morris Piqua Thomas L Flattery Wooster This brief dispatch lists the new postmaster appointments across several Ohio towns.
Fire Thursday morning totally destroyed the J. F. Ketter Carriage Co. plant with a loss of $30,000. Several homes were badly damaged and nearby electric light and telephone lines were also destroyed.
Railway announces new operating status taking effect in May 1002. Officials detail schedule changes, service implications, and routes affected for passengers and freight operations across key hubs.
Northbound schedule shows Bridgeport 4:00 pm Flushing 5:02 pm Uhrichsville 6:05 pm New Philadelphia 6:35 pm Dover 6:31 pm Justus 7:02 pm Massillon 7:20 pm Pulten 7:37 pm Warick 7:43 pm Barberton 8:09 pm Akron 8:47 pm Cleveland Main Line 9:35 pm. Southbound No 7 Akron 6:04 am Barberton 6:10 am Warwick 6:10 am Pulton 6:32 am Massillon 6:42-9 am Justus 6:59 am Dover 7:36 am New Philadelphia 7:44 am Flushing 9:05 pm Bridgeport 10:10 am Sunday northbound 3:10 am and 5:40 pm southbound 1:36 am and 4:45 pm Electric cars Bridgeport to Wheel ing Bellaire to Martins Ferry daily except Sunday. M G Carrel Gen Pass Agent
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