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Newspaper
The Harrison News
Location
Harrison, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1902
Page
4
A Toledo Times item recounts a Sunday afternoon anecdote where a canary lost a leg in an accident. Ladies mourn the event until a quick quip notes the bird has only two eyes, prompting surprised laughter and a flurry of joked comparisons.
A $100 cash prize invites the public to name the new Daily Limited train to California under the Rock Island System and Southern Pacific Company. The service starts November 1, 1902 via the El Paso Short Line. No fees required. For instructions, write Jno Sebastian, Passenger Traffic Manager, Rock Island System, Chicago.
Representative Pearre of Maryland heard a constituent recount a string of losses. He said the man had lost two horses and his wife, describing the animals as a good stand of horses according to the Des Moines Leader.
A vintage ad touts Allen's Foot-Ease powder to cure tired hot feet and ease tight shoes. It encourages asking for the product, rejects substitutes, and offers a free trial pack from A. S. Olmsted of Le Roy New York.
A short note from Batavia News requests readers to report any omissions this year by the usual sign of the order, reflecting a recurring appeal during the rainy season and invoking a homely community tone.
An old advertisement touts To Cure a Cold in One Day with Pake Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets and promises a refund if it fails. It also quotes a Franklin aphorism about self reliance.
An old advertisement from Ocean Grove New Jersey dated February 17 1900 touts Piso's Cure for Consumption as an infallible remedy for coughs and colds credited to N W Samuel. The brief notice reflects early patent medicine marketing claims.
A brief quotable line notes gender dynamics with a sharp remark attributed to the Chicago Daily News.
Dear Mrs Pinkham, after twelve years in major hospitals and private homes, I have varied experiences with women. I have nursed some patients who relied on Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for relief. The letter details physician use and patient outcomes for the remedy.
London remembers the eve of Edward VII's coronation with crowds along Whitehall and the Strand. The long procession began from Buckingham Palace at 10:30 AM, including Lord Roberts and royal guards. In Westminster Abbey, Bramwell Booth wore Salvation Army attire by royal permission, while the aged archbishop struggled to read as the crown was placed on the king.
The royal pageant featured state coaches with members of royal families, followed by the Prince of Wales procession from the palace. The archbishop misplaced the crown, then regained balance, and King Edward steadied him as bishops helped carry the frail prelate from the throne.
London August 11 The coronation gift to the nation is Osborne house estate from King Edward as a convalescent home for officers and a public treasure. The king directs access to the house except private apartments, hoping Parliament grants legal effect if needed.
Manila reports deny any sale to an American syndicate of friar lands. Dominicans transferred eight Lizon estates in 1901 to Philippine Sugar Estates Development Co. with American interest. Government questions legality. courts consider action. Other orders’ property remains under church control, with possible judicial steps before any government purchase. Status unchanged since Gov Taft left for Washington.
William J. Bryan says he will not be a candidate for president in 1904. He repeats he has no plans for future nominations and wishes to continue as a private citizen and editor, reacting to rumors sparked by a Mason City interview and Danville travels.
Fred Wilson, brother of Dr Russell Wilson, arrives in Cleveland en route home from Milan after disputing sensational reports that his brother was captured and sentenced to death in Nicaragua. He says his brother was free and well when he left Bocas del Toro, with no word of any punishment reaching them. Gen Jacob H Smith receives royal welcome in Portsmouth Ohio as crowds greet him and he declines to discuss any order relieving him.
Brussels reports the sudden death of Gen Lucas Meyer from heart disease. The Boer War veteran led the Orange Free State forces, was later honored in London society, and traveled with his wife from London to Dresden for medical advice, stopping in Holland to visit former President Kruger en route to Germany.
Newark O Aug 11 payrolls for the 2nd brigade encampment total over $14 000. Disbursements include $440 to brigade headquarters $5 234 to the 4th regiment $5 679 to the 5th regiment $5 200 to the 7th regiment $5 964 to the 8th regiment and $1 864 50 to engineers. Also notes a large union religious service at Gen Speaks headquarters grove with chaplains from 7th and 5th regiments.
In Marysville Ohio on August 9 Rev F W Abicht joined Lydia Weaver daughter of Calvin Weaver and Albert Poling in marriage after Poling once shot himself when Weaver jilting him led to a months long crisis. Poling 18, son of wealthy Orsemus Poling.
In Cleveland on Friday Dan Murphy 23 was found dead in a barn beneath a heavy bale of straw that toppled onto him as he slept. Henry Sabert 45 was found dead half buried in shavings at a lumber yard, likely overcome by heat and smothered by shavings.
Morris Straus, sought in Youngstown, Ohio, on swindling charges, was arrested in Brooklyn. He operated a store under the alias John Underhill with Henry Harris in charge, who is jailed for swindling a local merchant who reportedly lost several hundred dollars. Straus remains wanted in the same case.
An eight thousand dollar United States government experimental station will study methods to prevent rot in timber. It will operate at the Ayer and Lord Tie Co plant under Dr. Gilbert Alleman of Shaw School of Botany and Dr. Herman Von Schrenk of the Bureau of Forestry. The station supplements the preserving plant construction works.
George Sweeny, 51, reputed to be the heaviest man in the region, weighing about 600 pounds, died Monday morning in an ambulance bound for Toledo hospital. It took 12 men to move his body from the vehicle to the undertaker’s room, and a specially built coffin is planned for his remains.
In Durango Col on August 9 the Navioe Indians suffer extreme heat and drought destroying ranges. Livestock including horses cattle sheep and goats perish daily. With little food beyond horse meat the tribe fears starvation this winter unless government aid arrives.
A group of Slavonians in Cleveland passes a resolution thanking the city council for declining to permit a statue of Louis Kossuth on the public square. The statue will be moved to University Circle near Wade Park and Adelbert College.
A suspect Negro escaped custody at the Marietta city prison during an inmate intake and tried to strike Officer Alexander with a club. The officer pursued him a block, firing four shots. the final one mortally wounded the felon. He is described as violent and refused treatment for his wound.
Rebecca T McCollough of Allegheny widow of J N McCollough files her will in Lisbon probate court. The estate totals about 15 million dollars with parts in East Liverpool and nearby counties. Executors named is son in law Harry Darlington without bond. The estate is divided among a daughter a granddaughter and a grandson.
Dayton Ohio August 11. Jacob Mumma an aged farmer living north of the city was attacked by masked robbers who bound and beat him after a failed defense with a shotgun. They poured coal oil on his feet and started a fire to force disclosure of a supposed stash but found only a small amount.
In Rome on August 9 the pope spent the day in the Vatican gardens receiving several American families. The Tribunal announced the appointment of Mgr Landoni as apostolic delegate in Hayti Dominica and Venezuela.
William D Castleberry of Cincinnati was found dead in his hotel room at the Hotel Audubon in New York on Monday. He was last seen Sunday night and had registered July 22 after arriving on business. Officials cite natural causes pending further inquiry.
Helena Montana August 9 The Helena Independent, Montana oldest morning daily, has been sold to United States Senator W A Clark. Formal transfer will occur next Tuesday. Purchase price is believed to be 150000 dollars.
Bantam Aug 12 The annual encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic of Clermont county will be held at the fair grounds Friday and Saturday August 22 and 23. Notable speakers include Rev Joseph Hawkins Rev C W Blodgett Col E W Monfort Capt Theodore Allen of Cincinnati and Hon H L Morey of Hamilton.
In Wilkesbarre Pennsylvania on August 9 a mass meeting of the Public Alliance composed of merchants professionals mechanics and miners passed strong resolutions in favor of arbitration in the miners strike.
Columbus Ohio August 12 George W Gregory has resigned as second lieutenant of Company F 1st regiment Cincinnati He was under Captain Roy Ballard at Wilmington Delaware who was recently appointed commander of native scouts in the Philippines
The Gen. Alava ship, captured from Spain and now under U S navy control, sailed from Manila to Singapore on Thursday to meet Gov. Taft and bring him back to Manila, marking a ceremonial return voyage for the official.
Toledo, August 12 Four children of Mr and Mrs Charles Strum died within four weeks and two more are dying from the same disease typhoid fever which developed into tuberculosis. Physicians attribute the deaths to the fact that the parents are cousins.
The Euterpean Ladies' Chorus of Columbus with 35 members leaves for New York and then Wales to compete in the national eisteddfod. Directed by Mrs. Mary E. Cassell the group has won prizes in major contests. In Youngstown, contractor Frank Murphy is killed by an Erie engine, with six family deaths in 18 months.
Official circular released in London on Friday night confirms the appointment of the Earl of Dudley as lord lieutenant of Ireland. Charles Thompson Ritchey becomes chancellor of the exchequer and Aretas Akers-Douglas is named home secretary.
East Liverpool Ohio August 12 Rev David Jones president of Adrian College has accepted a call and will become pastor of the Methodist Protestant church in East Liverpool this fall.
Springfield Ohio August 12 J H Brannon a Tremont cattle buyer took possession of a calf last week that had two tails one on its hind end and another well developed on its shoulder the owner noted the rare anomaly but sold the animal to Brannon for slaughter.
Rumor touches San Francisco reports genuine diamonds found along Nelson Creek in northern Plumas county and many prospectors have rushed to the site to investigate potential finds.
Columbus Ohio August 11 Mose Murphy a life prisoner under the habitual criminal act is dying in the Ohio penitentiary of typhoid fever He was sent up last year for burglarizing the room of Senator J J McMahen of Hamilton in this city during a session of the legislature.
Manila Aug 9 The surrender of Dulitan a Mohammedan priest who led opposition to American forces on Mindanao will likely ensure peace with the Moros in the Lake Lanao district and ends a major uprising on the island.
Akron Ohio August 11 William Zink aged 25 who arrived from New York with a party of friends was drowned Sunday afternoon while bathing in the Ohio canal near Akron.
In Upper Sandusky Ohio on August 11 a car attempting to cross railroad tracks ahead of a fast special struck the auto. Harry Kitchen of Carey suffered injuries likely to cause death while his companion W B Hoff a Carey merchant escaped by leaping clear.
Washington August 9 William A De Gaundry longtime chief clerk of the commissary general department resigns Emmet Hamilton named to fill the vacancy
Charles Lindeman of 205 East Clifton Avenue died at the city hospital after sustaining a broken neck in an elevator accident at the Mihalovitch and Fletcher plant located at Pearl and Lawrence streets. The incident occurred Wednesday, and he had been hospitalized since.
In Lancaster Ohio on August 9, burglars forced entry to Mack Eubanks residence and escaped with $1000 in cash and a diamond. Police dogs tracked the trail to a tree where a Black suspect claimed innocence, ending the chase.
In Cleveland Ohio on August 11 a thirteen year old named Frank Glazing was struck by an engine and killed instantly while walking on railroad tracks on his way to begin his first day of employment.
Joseph Zimmerman a leading German American citizen in Northern Ohio died in Fremont after a several month illness from a paralytic stroke suffered four years earlier. He was 61 years old.
In Batavia Ohio on August 9 the village of Miord had its first closed Sunday and the council repealed the ordinance, allowing all activities to run wide open in the future.
The Portland Oregonian comments on Cassius and Brutus reacting to Antony’s mobilization and artillery. Brutus proposes laying down arms after declaring no casus belli while Caesar slowly grasps the deadly pun in the exchange. The piece uses a witty historical allusion to question ongoing conflict.
A Decatur Washington Star quote attributes contentment to a fine thing yet notes the difficulty in distinguishing it from laziness. Uncle Eben reflects on everyday virtue and effort, emphasizing practical, self-reliant values.
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