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Newspaper
The Perrysburg Journal
Location
Perrysburg, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1902
Page
6
A digest of diverse items from the world and nation. debatable senate debates on postmaster free delivery and canal routes, domestic unrest and strikes in Chicago and coal regions, notable deaths, robberies, and political notes across Indiana, Oregon, and Georgia. International mentions include Boer parole releases, earthquakes in Guatemala, and Spain’s envoy changes.
London honors Lord Kitchener for energy and skill in suppressing the Tongedie rebellion with Major General Arthur MacArthur now in charge of the department of the Takes and Maj. Gen. John B. Treoke set as commander in the east in New York. Observances of peace held across the British Empire with the king and queen at St Paul’s. A plot to blow up government offices near Kitchener’s residence uncovered. Whitelaw Reid reports from London. Spain shifts to American goods as trade treaty lags. Locusts devastate Michigan and Indiana with 17 year locusts in Adrian Vandalia Michigan. Princeton announces a $6,000 gift from classes of 1900 and 1901 for special university purposes. Freeman, eldest physician in America, dies at Freehold New Jersey. Bridge Co. of Williamsburg seeks wage relief. 1250 found on deceased Tomes Stage in Brunswick, Pa. NYC distilleries discovered twice, one in the Bronx. NYC penalties target soft coal use in large offices. health department notices enforce ban. London bishop announces Queen Alexandra will fund and medal 10 000 domestic servants. Congressional debate on naval appropriation and Isthmian Canal bill continues. The House begins consideration of the Corliss Pacific cable bill.
St Louis bond issue of 5 million sold at one cent premium. Texas cattle shipped to Leer farm. 100 head from Pensacola. New York University grants master of letters to Helen Miller Gould. American Shipping syndicate reportedly offers Cunard fleet 55.5 million. Viceroy Liu Kun Yi insists on indemnity payment against foreign wishes. New York plans to hire the most magnificent hotel in the world at 20 stories and 10 million. United Presbyterian general assembly receives union overture with Reformed church. Audubon warns Chicago milliners culprits will follow if birds are worn. Missouri State University confers double Doctor of Love on Samuel L. Clemens. German experts say borax slows digestion. Andrew Carnegie relation noted. Colonial bank in St Pierre burns over 1,000,000 money. total losses 40.1 million. Foreign furniture imitations harming U.S. trade in Germany. Rock Island stockholders cap debt at 200 million. James J. Hill addresses Mins policy on censorship and railroads.
Fragmentary 1900s style draft outlining penalties for attacks on the president or successor, including death for certain acts and lengthy imprisonments for attempts or accomplices. It also covers unlawful advocacy, entry restrictions, and anarchist provisions with sections on prosecutions and official duties.
The United States Military Academy marks a major celebration as the first cadet class of 54 members prepares to graduate on Thursday. A visiting delegation receives salutes, and the event includes speeches by Gen. John M. Scho field and Rev. George Diehen. Other reports note the Mayflower being prepared for service and multiple financial and policy movements in New York and Cuba.
Fire swept the St Luke Society sanitarium on Wabash Avenue in Chicago, killing ten patients and injuring many others. Details describe delirious patients chained in top floors, failed escape through barred windows, and heroic rescues by Dr. Anderson, G. A. Gott, and bystanders. Alderman Kent among the dead, with eleven missing, property valued at about forty thousand dollars and contents around twenty five thousand.
Fire swept the Arcade and Citheons National Bank block and other buildings in Saratoga N Y on Monday morning. Five people died including Mrs Elizabeth Ma and Mrs Sarah Owens whose bodies were recovered. David Howland and Mrs Farrington were burned. Chief Engineer Elias J Shadwick was seriously injured. Property loss pegged at 100000 with 225000 insurance.
In London the inadequacy of fire department equipment is blamed after a blaze in a five story building near Mandelson house station. Early ladders failed to reach the upper floors forcing residents to jump into a tarpaulin. Nine people died and fifteen were injured, with several others missing.
In Fontmaster Wentictia Washington Postmaster General Mayne receives the resignation of Poetimeter Baldwin of New Orleans after only a few months in office due to ill health. No successor named yet.
In Toulon a balloon from the naval air park ascended Monday morning and drifted east to sea pursued by a torpedo boat. The vessel reportedly fell into the water and Lieut. Maudie/Baudie disappeared amid the sea chase. In Tolstoi Ie Wetter Crimea Count Lea ToLe shows health improvement and spent hours outdoors.
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