14 Aug 1902
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Newspaper
The Harrison News
Location
Harrison, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1902
Page
1
Incomplete OCR mentions commission into collegiate courses for students and special rates. References 1902 and president initials IC possibly Capturing early ecclesiastical education context with limited readable details.
Fragmentary note describes circulars and round trip travel to Niagara Falls New York with dates, rates, and possible coach assistance. Contains unclear names and missing details, hindering a clear summary.
President Roosevelt and Attorney General Knox finalize amended terms for the Pacific Commercial Cable Co to lay a transpacific cable from San Francisco to China via Honolulu and Guam. Congress must ratify. The deal endows U.S. government priority, rate control, wartime takeover rights, a China Manila backup link, and postcompletion purchase option.
A wind storm at 4 am Sunday for about 30 minutes caused severe damage in Kansas City Missouri and Kansas. Plate glass fronts, signs, awnings, and many structures were wrecked, with over 1,000 boulevard trees felled and sparrows drowned. No deaths reported.
Brig. Gen. Fred Funston, commander of the Colorado department, fell ill at his office in Denver and was attended by Maj. Bushnell of Fort Logan. Doctors attribute his condition to lingering fever from Cuba and the Philippines that has periodically weakened his health.
In Wheeling on August 9 the United States court of appeals will hear the cases of strike agitators jailed for contempt by Judge Jackson. John J. Coniff announced the decision and said steps will be taken immediately to push the matter to the highest tribunal.
Washington august 9 c f neely convicted of postal frauds and later granted amnesty by the cuban legislature applied to the attorney general for repayment of money found in his possession at his arrest the case centers on restitution of funds tied to his prior conviction and amnesty arrangement.
A syndicate led by T. B. Hoard of Nebraska plans the first Bonanza wheat farm in Canada between Craik and Davidson on the Prince Albert branch of the Canadian Pacific. The move is announced from St. Paul dated August 9.
Communication between Washington and Annapolis was established Friday by wireless telegraphy under Navy department auspices. The line covered about thirty five miles, marking a notable test of the new system.
John H. Twachtman, a renowned landscape painter of New York, died suddenly in Gloucester Mass. He was born in Cincinnati. A family survives him in France. He had been here working with the summer colony of artists.
San Francisco August 9 Lieutenant R P Brower died suddenly while bathing in Lake Tahoe. He had been quartered at the Presidio for five years and was to depart for Fort Monroe in a few days.
Washington reports the death of United States Senator James McMillan of Michigan from heart failure after a brief illness at his Manchester by the Sea summer home in Massachusetts. He leaves a widow, three sons in Detroit, and a daughter. Remains likely to be taken to Detroit.
New York on August 11 Prince Tsia Chen of China spent a busy day visiting the New York fire department Central Park and the tomb of Gen Grant. At the crypt he laid a handsome floral wreath as a mark of respect from the prince amid the bared heads of the escort. The wreath combined American beauty roses white roses and laurel leaves in an American symbol of tribute.
A cloudburst near Camden New Jersey on August 11 caused Kirkwood lake to break its dam flooding plains for miles with two to five feet of water. Four hundred feet of the embankment of the Atlantic City division were washed away and Reading railroad tracks submerged. No trains on the Reading line. Pennsylvania trains rerouted via New Field and abandoned its two track line. Trains ran one to two hours late.
The Public Ledger and the Philadelphia Times announce consolidation effective August 12. The two papers will publish as Public Ledger and the Philadelphia Times from that date forward.
The opera house block in Altoona Pennsylvania housing Imperial Dry Goods Co One Price Clothing Co and the Eleventh Avenue Opera House was gutted by fire early Sunday. Loss estimated at fifty five thousand dollars.
In Allentown on Sunday a quarrel at Bertha T. Brown's home ended with Harry S. Weston shooting Bertha T. Brown wife of R. M. Brown, then fatally wounding himself. Both victims were hospitalized and not expected to survive.
Rome reports Thomas Rodriguez head of the Augustinians departed Monday for Naples to board the Liguria and sail Wednesday to New York, signaling a high level of church leadership travel.
A violent storm struck Trenton New Jersey around 5 PM injuring no confirmed people but leaving about twenty buildings roofless or damaged. Eyewitnesses described the event as a tornado and noted extensive property damage across the city.
In Managua on August 11, officials report the Santiago volcano in Masaya district has emitted vapors and groaning sounds for twenty days. Masaya authorities warn of possible eruption soon, as San Fernando de Masaya, home to about 22,000 people, lies at the volcano’s foot. The peak reaches roughly 3,000 feet.
John Pearson on his homestead near Mass City Michigan struck a vein of oil while drilling for water. Oil gushed out in large volumes covering several acres and forming a lake as the flow continued. The crude is described as excellent quality and seemingly inexhaustible.
Duluth Minn August 11 grand island in lake superior east of marquette will be stocked with moose by W G Mather president of the Cleveland Cliffs Iron Co four young moose from manitoba passed through duluth sunday en route to the island permission was obtained from the canadian government to take the animals
In Shenandoah Pennsylvania on August 12 reports say strikers raid the Catawissa valley farms for vegetables poultry and other provisions. Farmers prepare to act with potential cavalry protection as shortages grow. Col Hoffman notes many raiders are from English speaking communities and camp civilians, including women and children seeking food.
In Throop six miles north of Scranton a night clash occurred between deputies and strikers at a coal mine. Shots exchanged, one worker reportedly hit. Deputies guarding the pumping station faced fire from across the river, their defenses heavily tested as bullets riddled the pump house during the hour long attack.
Associate Justice Gray resigns from the U S Supreme Court due to ill health after a stroke and aging. President Roosevelt appoints Oliver Wendell Holmes of Massachusetts to fill the vacancy, replacing Gray who served since 1881.
In Peoria Illinois on August 12 police and fire departments answered multiple alarms as pyromaniac activity burned five structures. Edward Flanagan, 20, was arrested for arson after being seen near the Clark flouring mills and Neumiller livery barn fire scenes. The blazes destroyed 55 horses and caused extensive property damage, with rewards offered totaling $1,000.
A Skagway dispatch reports a severe earthquake Sunday noon lasting 50 seconds, breaking large plate glass windows and toppling chimneys in the northern part of the city. Lynn Canal water rose five feet briefly, Juneau notes boats capsized as the little fleet pitched about. a lighter aftershock followed and another light quake hit Sunday evening.
News from Venezuela reports three days of intense street fighting in Barcelona Bermudez. Rebel forces under Gen Penaloza captured the town from government troops. Government casualties include 60 men and Gen Ruberto Bravo.
In New York on August 11, the riot at Rabbi Joseph’s funeral spurred renewed effort to form a Hebrew American regiment. A total of four hundred members have already been secured for the organization.
Manila reports Gen Jesse M. Lee departed for Tacloban Island of Leyte to relieve Gen F B Grant. Nine gunboats of the mosquito fleet, formerly patrolling the coasts, have been put out of commission.
Cholera cases are decreasing in Manila and most provinces. The forecast of a worse outbreak in August has not been fulfilled, with the disease easing across key areas as of August 11.
New York Aug 11 Mrs Eliza Young reputedly the oldest actress on the American stage died Sunday at the Actors' Fund home West New Brighton Staten Island after a fall two weeks earlier that fractured a hip bone.
Nashville August 11 Morris B Givens a leading wholesale grocery merchant ended his life by cutting his throat while reportedly suffering temporary insanity due to ill health. The act occurred in Nashville Tennessee and is described in contemporary reports as a result of his failing health provoking a crisis of mind.
Port Au Prince August 12 reports the Firminite gun boat Cretea-Pierrot announced a blockade of Cape Haytien. Foreign consuls and Commander McCrea of the US gunboat Machias protested. Soldiers have again deployed and another battle is believed likely as tensions with foreigners rise.
A St. Petersburg dispatch reports the czar has ordered the release of all students imprisoned at Smolensk for involvement in Moscow student disturbances last February.
Panama August 12. The Colombian gunboat Boyca with 300 soldiers aboard departed July 29 to reinforce Gen. Berti at Agua Dulce and has not been sighted by any incoming vessels. The dispatch is dated Sunday.
Chicago August 12 Congressman Rumple of Iowa City, hospitalized at Presbyterian with pneumonia, was reported Monday night to be on the road to recovery after several days of illness.
London reports the duchess of Marlborough will sail this Wednesday on the Kron Prinz Wilhelm to New Port to remain until season’s end.
In Cincinnati on August 12 the International Typographical Union marks its 50th anniversary with delegates from the United States and Canada. over 1,000 guests attend as the Stereotypers and Electrotypers hold a concurrent meeting. In Oyster Bay Prince Chen visits President Roosevelt at Sagamore Hill.
The destroyer Truxtun will be delivered by builders to Norfolk navy yard on the 14th inst and shortly after placed in commission. It is one of the swift new destroyers noted for nearly 29 knots on its speed trial.
London August 12 The Court Circular reports that their majesties granted an audience to the archbishop of Canterbury and presented him with the Royal Victorian chain, an honor founded by King Edward for special occasions.
Washington reports the commissioner of pensions states the recent act does not pension ex Confederates but only removes disability for men who were pressed into Confederate service and later joined the union army. Also note the transport Meade sailed from Manila August 8 toward San Francisco with headquarters and 892 enlisted men of the 15th United States Infantry.
United States Minister Swanson in Copenhagen reports to the state department that the Danish West Indies government has lifted the quarantine previously imposed on Philadelphia and Cartagena.
In Deauville France on August 12 William K. Vanderbilt entries Nettie and Margarold ran in two races. Nettie finished third in the Prix de la Societe d Encouragement while Margold also placed third in the Prix Yacowles.
San Francisco reports the Korea the largest steamer built in America arriving Monday after a 53 percent day voyage from Newport News. The ship was greeted with an enthusiastic welcome as all harbor steam vessels saluted her.
The Harlan and Hollingsworth ship building plant in Wilmington Delaware changed hands Monday night and was transferred to the United States Ship Building Company. The price is reported to be about 1.5 million dollars.
Chattanooga report says on reliable authority the army post will be located at Cloud Springs at the north end of Chickamauga park near Chattanooga. The information comes without official confirmation. King Edward undertook duties in London. A privy council met at Buckingham Palace and new ministers were sworn in followed by an investiture of the Victorian order.
The Ecuadorian congress was installed at Quito at noon. Aurelio Noboa was named president of the senate and Jose Julian Andrade was named president of the chamber of deputies. A U.S. federal site purchase was reported for Superior Wisconsin.
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