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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1902
Page
7
A concise character sketch profiles Henry of Prussia as a well trained, courteous, and well behaved prince. The article highlights his public appearances in the East, noting his dignified conduct, refined manners, and exemplary demeanor during ceremonial functions and interactions with officials and civilians.
Washington March 2 The prince's Washington stay drew crowds and unusual horse patrols as tall buildings and bustling streets impressed his sailor mind. He admired New York skyline and rapid American business methods while maintaining perfect composure in public events and ceremonies.
Otto Carmichael notes in awe how New York’s hotel, theater, and club district exudes extravagant spending. He compares it to London Paris and Berlin, suggesting few places match New York in sheer costliness and spectacle.
New York March 4 The Commercial Advertiser reports a passenger rate agreement among major lines to Europe. White Star and Cunard not signers deny a rate war imminent. Agreement effective March 1 includes American, Hamburg American, Holland America, North German Lloyd, Camestre Trans Atlantique and others. Berlin notes German lines cut dividends sharply with Hamburg American showing 3,000 marks earnings in 191 vs 23,506,000 in 1900.
Prince Henry of Prussia visited Milwaukee for six hours with a grand reception. Governor Lafollette and Mayor Rose welcomed him as 200000 residents lined city streets. A public reception included a German-American choir, a fire department night run, and a banquet.
The train bearing Prince Henry and his suite arrived in Chicago at 12 15 tonight. The press note says the train was not brought into the city, but transferred from the tracks nearby as it entered.
A special Milwaukee and St Paul line train, altered to accommodate a new engine, departed toward the East at 12 45. The State Department provided six cars for Prince Henry including a Pullman for personal use a staff car an observation car a press car and two others.
A grand Milwaukee reception greeted Prince Henry of Germany with formal toasts to the United States and the German Empire. The German American crowd hailed the prince as veterans, politicians, and residents praised Germany and the United States, while Milwaukee’s German community showcased flags, music, and fireworks amid a daylong spectacle.
Argo Steamship cuts its dividend from 9 percent in 1899 to 3 percent in 1901. German-Australian Steamship paid 45 percent in 1901, down from 12 percent in 1900. German-American Company reduced from 16 percent in 1900 to 4 percent in 1901.
Prince Henry of Prussia attended a Milwaukee banquet at the Hotel Pfister. The event lasted about two hours with elaborate decorations including a banquet bell centerpiece, Alabama emilax, and roses and carnations. He praised Milwaukee and the charming women present.
Boston dispatch notes forthcoming Post report on Prince Henry receiving a Masonic emblem valued at $10,000 donated by Mrs. P. C. Goodwin in a Somerset Hotel banquet a gesture of American goodwill to Germany. Also describes 2000 American cigarettes for the prince from James B. Duke and the American Tobacco Company plus elaborately crafted gold and leather cigarette cases and boxes.
In Belvidere DL on March 4 eight farmers trailed James Miler and Daniel Butler for eight miles through snow. They were found at a railroad pumping station and besieged for four hours before surrender. The pair had looted a general store and the Herbert post office nearby.
A Powellton woman, Virginia Shepherd, reports eight years of illness with nervous headaches, numbness, and heart palpitations. After using Paine's Celery Compound she has not had a headache in six weeks and feels much improved, claiming it nearly raised her from the grave.
Berlin reports Emperor William pleased with Miss Alice Roosevelt telegram about the Meteor launch and with Prince Henry’s reception in America. He praised Harvard’s Professor Francke and noted favorable U.S. press relations, while German editors discuss future Europe United States ties and a new direct news service proposal.
Melvin Hall, alleged band leader who operated along the frontier stealing and robbing, notified his lawyers he would not oppose extradition to Canada. He had evaded for years under the name Smythe, lived near Watertown, and fought the extradition until March 4 when he yielded.
W C Wakefield, arrested in New York after returning from England, was found guilty of perjury for falsely swearing that $29,000 was paid in as capital of the International Copper Syndicate. He pleaded guilty to one count of a ten count larceny indictment. The court imposed an indefinite sentence to the Massachusetts state escape.
Listing of train times, connections, and routes for Union Traction Co Indiana. Details include station blocks on West Maryland Street and connections at Anderson to Elwood, with direct services to Elwood and schedules from Indianapolis Washington streets to Greenwood and beyond.
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