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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1902
Page
8
Cincinnati marked its centennial with city officials and chambers of commerce, gun salutes from Fort Thomas, and a banquet led by M. E. Ingalls. Indiana Governor W T Durbin spoke praising Hoosier progress and shared cordial ties with Ohio, highlighting shared history and leaders.
A former German bugler, Peter Karpp of this city, appeared on the car rear and told secret-service detectives he served under the prince on a German man-of-war. The prince welcomed him, exchanged memories, and, though hoarse, bowed to cheering crowds as the train pulled out at 9 25 for the East after a brief platform address.
Prince Henry arrives in Niagara Falls and receives a formal welcome from Mayor Butler and a large committee. He tours the falls on both sides with guards, views the power plant, and keeps a busy schedule ending with a train departure to Boston amid cheering crowds and a dramatic wrap of fireworks.
Reports from Syracuse note officials fear a Polish fanatic in Chicago might act amid evolving Polish Prussia emotions. Prince Henry’s strong American reception boosts German prestige. his conduct in the United States is praised as fitting American manners. Upon return, he may gain greater public influence deemed valuable to Emperor William.
Crowds fill the train shed and depot as Prince Henry’s special train reaches Rochester at 8:20 pm. Thousands line tracks and rooftops across blocks to witness the event. Fire erupts from building tops as the arrival is announced by a beacon, with searchlights flashing.
The snow cleared as Prince Henry of Prussia arrived at 10 56 and was greeted by a large Syracuse crowd. Mayor Kline presented a gold city seal, ex-chief justice Andrews read an engrossed address, and German women gave albums to the royal visitor. Syracuse University students cheered with torches and a band before the 11 07 departure for New England.
Berlin March 5 Bellefia felt the tour of Prince Henry through the United States is drawing to a close without any untoward incident. The emperor William has entire confidence in the safety of Prince Henry. The report notes no danger or difficulties encountered during the visit.
France marks Victor Hugo's centenary with a national holiday led by Paris. Pantheon ceremony, Comedie Francaise readings, and the unveiling of Barrias’s Place Victor Hugo monument unfold amid processions and medals. The tribute praises Hugo as a poet and storyteller rather than statesman or soldier.
The London Telegraph surveys the American pace in business and life, praising the drive to maximize output in the minimum time. It notes American practices of rapid production, replacement over repair, and the willingness to burn out machinery to maintain growth, contrasting with British methods.
Pittsburg Dispatch notes Marconi on a return voyage from England cites proof of wireless telegraphy across miles to Cornwall and notes signals reaching Philadelphia. Officers aboard the liner tested the system and found substantial evidence supporting cross ocean reception with a stronger installation. The article predicts a future transatlantic system if a more powerful setup were used aboard ships.
In Oconomowoc Wisconsin on March 5 the bodies of Thomas Schowe Hin and Margaret McDermott were found in a Melasigty ome after a hard Con gas incident. A stove door stood open indicating death by asphyxiation.
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