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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1903
Page
2
A collage of satirical notes, anecdotes, and brief asides from The Washington Gazette. The items touch on figures like J Pierpont Morgan and Admiral Dewey, reflect on politics, science, and fashion, and include quips about international affairs and public figures.
A column argues April repeatedly shaped major American events from the Revolution to the Spanish American War. It notes battles and expeditions beginning in April 1775, 1846, 1861, and 1898, among others, and ponders why war and exploration cluster in this month.
The article recalls Pope Leo XIII completing his silver jubilee on March 3 1902 with a grand mass in St Peter's Basilica and a later grand dinner for 1500 poor in the Belvedere rooms. It notes the pope’s vigor, plans for further celebrations, and Rome’s custom not to use the term silver jubilee for this milestone.
The London Chronicle notes that since the Reformation no Protestant Archbishop of Canterbury was buried in Canterbury Cathedral without special leave, tracing the practice to Archbishop Cuthbert and Pope Gregory. The piece highlights notable burials, cathedral architecture, and the famed Archbishops' Chair dating to 1220.
A USGS report argues gold and silver are not the most valuable metals by production value in 1901. It shows iron ore pig iron and copper vastly exceeding gold and silver in monetary value, with coal petroleum and natural gas four times the combined value of gold and silver.
The article reports a large Chinese immigrant population in the United States with estimates around 100400 Chinamen, about 20000 dying in San Francisco. It notes colonies in New York Philadelphia Boston and Chicago and a Chinese language paper in San Francisco and New York. Most emigrants come from Kwong-Turg province.
A fragment notes that a province has long been more venturesome than other countrymen, eager to travel and face danger when profit seems likely, as described in Leslie's Monthly.
The Railroad Gazette reports 6,026 miles of new steam railroad constructed in the United States during 1902. This figure excludes second tracks, sidings, and all electric lines, with rebuilt mileage omitted unless alignment changes created a new route.
About $75,000,000 worth of paints are produced annually in the United States, highlighting the scale of the industry and its economic impact.
Washington society makes much of Baroness Morcheur wife of the Belgian minister. The couple, recently widowed, have been seen at informal dinners though in mourning for their queen. Morcheur’s first wife left him a fortune. the minister has three young daughters living in Baltimore.
The president remarks that bachelors struggle under strain while married men handle duties better. He cites Moody of the navy, a South trip for rent, and a single dinner as mounting social pressure. Marines were needed to maintain order while married men supposedly manage life more calmly.
Gall J L Toole famed for jokes. In Old Eccles attire he walked to the house of a boastful parvenu. A pompous servant answered and flunkeys filled the hall. He asked in clear speech to tell Mr Smith that his brother from the workhouse had called.
Yesterday 5 D Little of the transfer firm Little Brothers and Bigger sold his interest to Mr Short of Wellington who will take an active interest in the firm’s business in Wichita.
Commander Booth Tucker takes US citizenship vowing half American by ancestry. Essex clergyman invents electric bell-ringing in vestry. Doan’s Kidney Pills touted with testimonial from A W Lutz of Sterning Illinois claiming long lasting backache relief and urging free trial through Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY. For sale by druggists at 50 cents a box.
California's leading industries closely compete in annual output. Sugar and slaughtering each produce about 15 million dollars, while lumber, flour, and fruits each generate around 13 million.
Incoming farmer from Langdon North Dakota reports a spring influx of thousands to Western Canada. He and others invest in Canadian farms, attracted by fertile land at low prices, while Dakota farmers expect higher wheat returns south of the border. Government agencies in several U.S. cities offer immigration guidance and rates.
Some grocers report they do not stock Defiance Starch 12 oz due to unsold inventory while customers who used the 18 oz package seek credit or future purchase options. The note highlights supply and pricing friction affecting sales of the brand.
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