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Newspaper
Bowen Chronicle
Location
Bowen, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1902
Page
10
Lieut. Winchell reports successful use of fuel oil on an ocean steamship and asserts coal must yield if oil supply is sufficient. The piece also notes Chicago’s infamous murder mysteries and questions police effectiveness, implying deeper crime in the city.
Summer has been cool but coal prices run high. The coming winter may bring serious suffering if coal scarcity worsens, affecting masses across communities.
Wu Tingfang notes that in the United States no man loses caste for earning an honest living, highlighting a national strength and prosperous development seen in American society.
A British official report states that 448000 soldiers subdued the Boers and over 20000 British deaths occurred from bullets and disease. The piece notes the current generation may not require a reminder to remember.
American boot and shoe manufacturers report stronger sales growth in Cuba than Europe. The article notes that Spanish Americans prove tougher customers than other client classes encountered by businessmen.
The king of Spain is said to desire a wealthy American wife prompting heiresses from Argentina Chile and Brazil to vie for attention. Priests could push for larger dowries as the king may travel to North America for his queen.
William II of Germany presented a tactful and intelligent address to the residents of Posen, the historic Polish metropolis, and to the descendants of its neighbors, signaling diplomatic tact amid regional tensions.
Former Gov Horace Boies of Waterloo nominated for congress by Third Iowa Democrats on the 11th. Senator Beveridge opens Utah campaign in Ogden. Mayor Tom L Johnson of Cleveland states he seeks re election only. Missouri ex Confederate veterans meet at St Joseph elect Gates Ken nard Salmon as top officers. Texas GOP nominating only two state offices. Burt Alvord surrenders to an Arizona sheriff. Hay to speak at G A R Camp Roosevelt dedication in Washington. Theodore Roosevelt Jr returns to Oyster Bay. Alexander Shepherd dies in Batopilas Mexico. Bodies of Charles and Mrs Fair interred in San Francisco. Mrs Stewart killed in Alameda auto crash. Andrew Draper appointed to Indian board. Illinois GOP convention names James H fer scop. Neigenfind murders ex wife and others near Pierce Nebraska. War Dept circular limits disinterment of soldiers’ remains within US.
Telegram items recount nationwide memorial services for President McKinley on the anniversary date. Judge Day delivers tribute in Canton. Other notices include Salt Lake City education policy banning married women teachers, and several deaths and incidents across the United States.
Miner Leon Walker was badly crushed by falling slate in Harrisburg. A large turnout attended Morgan and Cass counties veterans’ reunion at Jacksonville. A suspect named Lyman Drake was arrested near Odin for allegedly stealing 800 dollars in jewelry from J. W. P. Shield’s residence near Salem. Evangelist E. J. Bulgin preached in Paxton to large crowds. Harrisburg carpenters formed a union with a nine hour workday. Illinois Christian Missionary convention in Jacksonville drew a large crowd. Effingham county tax valuation up over 800 thousand dollars. Eva Brown of Riordan ran away to avoid marriage. Israel Yardly, 70, and Lorenda M. Jones, 65, married recently at Patoka and Footer respectively. Williamson county fair drew twenty thousand attendees. Bloomington brakeman Wm. DeWitt killed by train at Joliet.
Recent deaths in Joliet Illi opolis Olney Cairo Bunker Hill Galatia Eldorado Greenville Mattoon Indianapolis Cofeen Sandoval span ages from 69 to 88. Among the deceased are Mrs Helen C Henderson 88 of Joliet widow of a judge died after long residence. Mrs Catharine Ann Blair 76 wife of Capt H S Blair and kin of President Buchanan. Right Eminent Sir Harvey M Hall past grand commander of K T Illinois. others include Mrs Fred Neimeier 74 and John Pemberton Typhoid Fever victims. Alva Barnhill and Mrs Rhine among prominent locals and farmers.
Portland reports a week of forest fires in Oregon and Washington has killed about twenty people and destroyed an estimated one and a half million dollars in property. Many missing, with relief and food aid arriving from Portland Tacoma Seattle and Vancouver. Key affected areas include Lewis Springwater Bridal Veil in Oregon and Fifthplain Lewis river and Elma in Washington.
Vancouver Washington reports sixteen confirmed deaths from the raging forest fires in Clark and Cowlitz counties with locals estimating up to fifty may be lost. Families including C A McKeen and Oris Reed with wives and children perished while camping near Trout Lake at the Lewis River headwaters.
The Lewis river forest fire is practically exhausted with relief parties able to cover the devastated territory. Kalama, Washington, Sept. 16, reports indicate conditions have improved as crews withdraw from active firefighting and reallocate resources to recovery efforts.
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