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Newspaper

Bessemer Herald

Location

Bessemer, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1902

Page

2

Fire Disaster and Violent Incidents Across Towns Rip Reporting

A chemical explosion at Terry's drug store in Princeton, New York fatally injures Dr W B Terry and destroys multiple local businesses including Urey Mock opera house and several dry goods stores. Reports also cover a fatal shooting in Edmore North Dakota, a league baseball standings recap, and a proposed railroad network expansion affecting Michigan and Indiana towns. The chaotic week includes fire damage, debt troubles, and a political franchise measure advancing in the New South Wales legislature.

Terry W. B. Terry Princeton Urey Mock Opera Terry & Frayer A. Cash & Brother Henry & the Dry Goods Cumberland Telephone Exchange Telephoothees Steven Jerry Logan Nnowl Gerald Stay Slam Fort Rees Stuart Lis Hk Ciekit Logan Edmore N. D Carl Okelson Walsh County Pre Pelke Dow Okelson Depuy George Hanson John Johnson Pelke Hanson Orkelson Pittsburg Clavionati Brooklyn St. Louis Chicago Philadelphia Boston New York

Fire and explosions rock multiple cities with damage and casualties

Reports describe a series of blasts and fires across cities including Nazers City and Decatur Ind. with damage to bridges, trains, and a shipyard. Police investigate possible arson or accidental causes as injuries are reported and recovery efforts begin.

Fragmented Inquiry Describes Wartime Era Events and Trials

A garbled paragraph details a complex scene with named individuals and places across several regions. It references police, murders, trials, ships, and wartime activities, including mentions of Washington, the Philippines, and a steamer.

Millionaire Scott stabbed by rival in Chicago office

Walter A. Scott president of the Times Wire Company was killed in his private office in the Monadnock building Chicago by Walter Lo Stebbings a civil and consulting engineer. The dispute over a $2000 claim sparked a fight. Stebbings claimed self defense. Miss Myrtle Shumate witnessed the struggle as blood flowed and Scott died within half an hour.

Walter A. Scott Thitois Wire Company Monadnock Chicago Walter Lo Stebbings Stebbings Mr. Scott Tiineis Wire Company Scott Seott Myrtle Shumate Miss Shumate

Lady Curzon to Return to America for Health

India’s Lady Curzon formerly Mary Lester of Chicago must leave Calcutta due to ill health. Her husband Lord George Curzon served as Viceroy. she plans to recuperate in Bart Harbor Maine this month while continuing charitable work.

Curzon India America Mary Lester Chicago Calcutta Lord George Totia

Ten Die in San Angelo Hotel Fire in Texas Tragedy

A blaze swept the Landon Hotel in San Angelo Texas killing ten people. The fire damaged three stables and several stores with a $100000 property loss. Victims on a balcony were unable to jump to safety as the building burned rapidly at 2 a.m. Fire alarms and gunfire attempted to alert others while a stairway stampede hampered evacuation.

Texas Landon San Angelo

Denver minister Benjamin B Pyler named head of international Sunday schools

Rev. Benjamin B Pyler of Denver was elected president of the International Sunday School Convention at its recent session in Phaver. He has long advocated Sunday school work and has served as pastor in several Illinois and Indiana cities. The report notes his wartime service and his rise through church leadership.

Benjamin B. Pyler Christian —Dencomitaition Office Olives Pilor Gasis Drorvetex Pelee

Bright Prospects Amid Trade Slowdown and Labor Strife

The Weekly Review of Trade reports cautious optimism despite labor disputes curbing trade and manufacturing. It notes strong railway earnings, rising lumber and fish packing output, and growing agricultural prospects, with new pig iron contracts and continued demand for structural materials.

New York NG. Dun & Cots Connellsville

Commodity Prices and Livestock Market Notes

Market prices for corn oats rye hay wheat and livestock are listed with bids from St Louis Indianapolis and other locales. Cattle hogs sheep and dairy products show ranged values and grade terms, reflecting a midwestern trading session.

Indianapolis St. Louis Ettie West

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