20 May 1902
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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1902
Page
1
A fierce storm unnamed by officials cut a path through Goliad spanning about one and a half miles. Homes collapsed as if made of cardboard leaving widespread ruin and displacement for residents.
Goliad reports 98 killed and 103 injured from a swift May tornado that demolished 150 stores and homes. San Antonio and Mineola also hit with property losses and injuries. relief teams of 40 doctors assist, coffins shipped from nearby towns, and ongoing burials amid orderly, systematic care of victims.
Austin Texas May 19 Governor Sayers issued a wire appeal to all citizens urging unity and strongest support for state programs in the current emergency. The message emphasized cooperation across political lines and rapid action on relief and public works.
A southwest windstorm swept St Joseph Missouri damaging Garfield school buildings and outbuildings. About 200 children escaped unharmed as they ran from the wrecked Garfield school in the fashionable residence area amid heavy rain.
May 20 London report says a bomb hidden in the emperor’s car was found ten minutes before he arrived to board a night train from Vienna to Budapest. The incident led to the dismissal of several railway employees amid secrecy and the emperor’s ban on Vienna newspapers mentioning the affair.
Kingston reports the Colombian rebels are gaining ground with forces concentrating near Cartagena and potential attacks on Cartagena Colon and Panama. The Para cites reliable Colon information claiming rebels hold large tracts, several interior towns, and grow stronger due to government taxes.
Five principal witnesses in the government case against Fred Hardy, charged with the triple murder of Don Sullivan P J Rooney and Florence Sullivan on Unimak Island last June, have booked passage to St Michael for a new trial set June 18 before Judge James Wickersham. The first trial at Dutch Harbor ended in Hardy's conviction. The Roanoke will transport court officials from Nome to St Michael once cargo and passengers depart.
President Roosevelt accepted an invitation to attend the International League of Peace Clubs annual convention in Boston during the last week of June. The event coincides with Harvard University commencement week.
Two strangers believed to be hoboes attacked John M. Williams of Glenns Ferry Idaho near Silver Bow last night at 11 30. Williams resisted and was shot in the back during a failed robbery attempt. He was taken to Sisters hospital in Butte with a kidney injury and near death. Deputy Quinn and sheriffs offices are seeking the suspects described as tall and short men in dark and light clothing. Williams has a brother Dr. A S Williams in Republic Washington.
A gas explosion at the Fraterville coal mine near Coal Creek Tennessee at 7 30 am sealed the fate of between 175 and 225 workers including many boys. Only one man survived though fatally injured. Rescuers forced through a slate obstruction and recovered eight then twenty six bodies, with a long list of identified victims including mine foreman George Aikins and other workers.
Mine official Spector Shiflett reports Coal Creek mine was well ventilated as he heads to the scene. The Journal and Tribune launches a relief fund for miners families. The Coal Creek Mining and Manufacturing company contributes 5000 dollars with 20 Junior Order of United American Mechanics members among the deceased.
A freight wreck on the Northern Pacific near Manila 18 miles east of were halted traffic for eight hours. An extra westbound freight of 65 loaded cars derailed when a wheel broke on a curve, piling 14 cars. five cars burned. Trainmen were uninjured as Burlington trains transferred passengers about noon and NP north coast limited trains remained late.
United States circuit court of appeals affirms lower court ruling against Northern Pacific Railway in the Adams damages suit. Jay W. Adams, a lawyer traveling in Idaho, was killed after being thrown from a moving train near a curve. Widow and minor child awarded 14000 damages. court rules free ticket waiver does not bar death claims.
Fort Benton dispatch reports Tom Flannery and William Hopple quarrel over wolf pelts near Arrow Creek. Flannery struck Hopple, Hopple fought back, and Flannery fired at Hopple and his horse wounding it. Flannery seized a ranch gun, fled toward town, and Fiennesy returned to town to surrender.
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