08 May 1902
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Newspaper
Audubon County Journal
Location
Exira, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1902
Page
1
A vintage display advertises men’s attire including white and colored Neglitee shirts, pleated plain bosoms, and season’s swell shirt styles. Also promotes men’s derby ribbed and Balbriggan underwear in two pieces and union suits, available plain or fancy.
Washington May 5 The War Department reports Brigadier General Davis’s forces broke Bayan fort after a gallant assault in which 1 officer and 7 enlisted men were killed and 4 officers and 87 enlisted men wounded. Eighty four Bayan survivors surrendered unconditionally this morning. The operation, though costly, is cited as a decisive blow to Moro power and aims to consolidate U S authority in the region.
May 7 report from Los Angeles notes final defeat for admission of colored women's clubs and for lowering per capita tax, with South and North union for women’s clubs likely to endure. Nominating committee later set a single ticket led by Mrs. Denison of New York for president and other officers from Pasadena Detroit and South Dakota.
In Steelton Pennsylvania last night five Austrian workers were killed and two fatally burned when molten metal flooded an open hearth pit behind the chockers. The pit boss shouted a warning and three escaped. others pressed to the side and were engulfed as the pit turned to a fire pool. Leaders of anthracite railroads held talks in New York about mining tensions, with officials signaling a low likelihood of a strike and miners' convention actions in Scranton.
Four sailors from the US cruiser Chicago were arrested in Trieste after a cafe disturbance. Bottles and glasses flew during the incident, with one man reportedly wounded. The sailors were handed over to Captain Dayton of the Chicago, who paid for damages.
Washington May 7 Senator Lodge presented a cablegram from General Chaffee detailing Major Gardener's charges in Tayabas province. The report cites troops burning prison and mistreatment of natives, plus an assault on four women by soldiers. Catlin is said to be under treatment for a deranged mind. Brooklyn ordered to Havana.
May 20 ship sent to honor the newborn Cuban republic after government turnover. AMOS J, New York Congressman, dies in Baltimore infirmary. Amos J. Cummings of New York passes away at 10:15 PM from pneumonia following kidney treatment and complications.
Officers of the United States cruiser Chicago are freed by order of King Victor Emmanuel at Venice and to be handed to the US consul before transfer to the Chicago. Captain Dayton reports they were pardoned and aboard the ship. They deny wine influence and claim sobriety amid the incident.
Chicago trading closes mixed as grains pull back from yesterday while July futures show gains in corn and wheat. May and July prices for wheat and corn are listed with shifts in pork, lard, and other provisions. live stock receipts and price ranges across cattle hogs and sheep noted for Chicago and Kansas City markets.
Rear Admiral William T. Sampson retired died at his Washington home at 5 p m following a severe cerebral hemorrhage. Mrs Sampson two daughters and two sons were at his bedside with attending physicians. Burial plans point to Church of the Covenant service in Washington and interment at Palmyra New York with possible memorial at Annapolis or Arlington. Pallbearers will include fleet captains from the Santiago campaign and navy officials will attend the services with a detachment of bluejackets and marine corps represented.
Bret Harte American author died suddenly in London at the Red noe House Camberly from a throat related hemorrhage after a period of illness. He was born August 25 1839 in Albany New York and spent years in England living quietly with few visitors. He will be buried Thursday at Frimley Surrey.
Arch bishop Cardigan died at 11 05 PM in New York after doctors had announced improvement. The archdiocesan residence witnessed a sudden change with nurses and physicians attending as bishops and priests gathered. The death marks a swift, peaceful passing after a day of hopeful bulletin updates.
Jefferson City May 7 In division 2 of the state supreme court the beef trust inquiry opened with Hagerman of Kansas City urging a writ of prohibition to test the constitutionality of the Missouri antitrust law. He argued the inquiry was a fishing expedition while attorney general Grow defended the need to decide whether proceedings should continue against the packers’ business interests.
Reports from Martinique indicate Mt Pelee volcano remains active with lava flow since Saturday, destroying Guerin factories near St Pierre and causing fear as about 150 people are missing. separate dispatches describe Pretoria peace talks advancing amid mixed support and gunfire in South African commandos, with cattle and hogs market figures from St Joseph livestock exchange.
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