28 Feb 1902
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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1902
Page
1
A historical advertisement extols Johnsons Chill and Fever Tonic as a swift blood remedy that drives out malaria poison and relieves malarial trouble. The claim emphasizes rapid action and thorough elimination of malarial toxins.
The steamboat T. H. Bacon was wrecked by a boiler explosion on the Tennessee river below Loudon. Estil Hudgins, assistant engineer, was killed, with passenger Robert Bird wounded and engineer Albert Claiborne seriously hurt. A deck hand named Cook, Smith was also injured. The blast forced the boiler through the rear, causing a second explosion in the water. The vessel ran between London and Kingston, Tennessee.
Rochester, N Y Feb 26 A head-on collision on the Auburn branch of the New York Central near Aurelius left seven trainmen dead, two seriously injured and two missing. A westbound passenger train struck a steam derrick running from Canandaigua to Syracuse. Both engines wrecked. crew blamed for the crash. No passengers harmed.
The transit voyage of the United States transport Hancock from the Philippines ended with three deaths and two sailors drowned after being swept overboard during a storm. The ship carried 51 cabin passengers 1 022 soldiers and 51 military prisoners. The Rosecrans arrived last night with 591 returning soldiers mainly from the Twenty second infantry. Pioneer Missionary Passes Away Rev Joseph W Cook a long time Indian missionary with Wyoming and the Dakotas died in St Louis of valvular heart disease while en route to Florida. He was taken to St Luke's hospital and remained there until death. Release Officially Confirmed Washington Feb 26 The State Department received a cablegram from Minister Leishman at Constantinople confirming the first official word of Mig Stone's release.
A 60 ton coal car derailed near the Roanoke river bridge on the Seaboard Air Line line, causing a span to collapse and igniting petroleum tank cars. The river burned for miles as oil poured downstream. no lives were lost, though flagman Martin was slightly hurt. Also reported: Raleigh medical college to open in September. Patrick trial enters sixth week with Jones testifying. Judge Jones to speak at Grant's tomb. minstrel Jobo Queen dies in New York at St Vincent's hospital.
Advert suggests young girls do light home tasks while stressing overstrain and neglect as causes of serious gynecological issues. Claims the Favorite Prescription restores regularity, heals inflammation and ulcers, and strengthens weak women. Ends with patient testimony of relief from pain and fainting after use.
Royal Baking Powder Co. at 100 William St, New York, claims superiority over competing brands. The ad asserts better quality and performance, urging bakers to choose ROYAL for reliable leavening in recipes.
In Kokomo Indiana a natural gas blast wrecked a home owned by Mrs Harriet Achey burying Mrs Achey Miss Ida Achey and Mrs Blanche Barrington. They were fatally injured with severe burns. Frank Wyatt a Panhandle brakeman rescued the women from the flames and was injured. A second explosion followed, and two firemen escaped unharmed.
In drizzling rain on February 25 at Shooters Island the German emperor’s new schooner yacht Meteor slid into the sea. President Roosevelt and Mrs. Roosevelt, Prince Henry, and a bright gathering witnessed the event as Miss Roosevelt broke the champagne and severed the rope releasing the vessel. The launch drew cheers with the American flag at the taffrail and naval bands playing.
New York Feb 25 Amid confusion the Marlborough hotel Georgia Society banquet ends with James B Gray second vice president attacking the reception of a German paper admiral and the ovation to Prince Henry. He denounces flunkeyism and U S courtesies to a British monarch. Kingston Jamaica Feb 25 influential Cartagena merchants shift toward Liberal support as Colombia blocks Panama canal sale to the United States. New York Feb 25 Henry Kress of Union Hill N J is beaten and hospitalized after maligning the Hohenzollerns and Prince Henry. bartender arrested.
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