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Newspaper
Brimfield News
Location
Brimfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1902
Page
6
Senator Beveridge commented amid reports Washington might see Roosevelt renominated in 1904 with a Western man as running mate. Beveridge suggested Bainbridge or Dolliver as possible vice presidential choices as speculation grows across circles.
A jumbled report describes a Devastating fire at Cloage stack yard and multiple fatalities including a teacher in Chem asville Obie, with thieves, suicides, and a string of violent acts across cities. The narrative claims damaged farms near North Bend and a cyclone strike near McPherson, plus a Chicago business disruption and a large fire destroying Wabash avenue structures with losses over 300000.
A digest of calamities and notable events from the era: Richard T. Wainwright Jr. dies in Rye New Hampshire after being trampled by a pony. A Gloversville New York trolley collision kills fifteen and injures twenty nine. Port of New York immigration for the year ends July 1 at 493380, up $3000. Coal shipments begin to South with 10 million bushels from Pittsburgh. Philadelphia yarn district fire causes heavy losses. The steamer Cambridge is ashore in Claiborne Maryland after a gale. Lois Disbrow surrenders in Riverhead New York for murder. A New York stationer shot by burglar. burglar escapes. The yacht acena arrives in Boston for its new owner. Kin powder explosion rocks Boston office injuring three. Western Union raises salaries in New York City. A Chinese laundryman in Buffalo is arrested in a murky case. Multiple criminal and public notices follow including hangings, shootings, and a tireless stream of accidents and political notes across several states.
In Louisville a 5400 strong crowd watched an open air performance. James Dall, dubbed the human female, sustained injuries likely to be fatal. Louisiana legislation nears governor after Senate approval. A Louisiana public school bill bars histones lacking full credit to Admiral Swirley for Santiago’s victory. Colundan Tennessee fire causes $75,000 damage. A list of firms and names appears with a tank explosion injuring several people from shattered glass.
Reports say earthquakes struck about twenty towns across Asia with many houses collapsing. A train on the East Indian Railroad derailed after an embankment collapse near Kaupuzha, killing thirteen and wounding fifteen. A Norwegian fire at Laurviz damaged about ten buildings with losses estimated at over 280,000 kroner. The German Bundesrat sent a draft decree making meat legislation effective in April 1909. American capital backs a 25.40 dollar interurban line in England led by New York promoters. Mme Carreno, famed American pianist, married Arturo Taghametta of New York in Berlin, brother of her previous husband.
A sprawling 1901 news sweep covers Alaska legends, a postponed Louisiana Purchase Reposition, ship distress near Batleys Island, vast forest reserves, and new refinery plans. It reports Roosevelt proclamations, arrests, and Senate House clashes. naval, militia, and pension bills pass. expanse of congress actions, proclamations, and memorials listed with multiple named figures and places.
E G Dun & Co reports a strong industrial posture with restored blast furnaces, rising pig iron output, and heavy steel and rail gear demand. Domestic trade remains steady despite cold affecting midsummer sales and coal region labor strife. June railway earnings rise 4.6 percent from last year. Wheat and corn exports show solid weekly totals, with six months of prosperity noted as Chicago closes the first half of the year.
Reports from the Philippines show cholera is alarmingly prevalent on islands. Brig. Gen. Sumner H Lincoln and Samuel M Whites de recently promoted have been retired. Secretary Moody plans to recruit navy sailors from striking miners in Pennsylvania. The House held its first Sunday legislative session in ninety nine years as a memorial for Congressmen Cummings and Otey. Richmond P Hobson granted leave of absence on condition a naval surgeon deems his eyes fit for lectures. The right of Filipinos to American citizenship is queried by the Department of Justice in the De Veaza suit, unresolved by Congress. Gov. A N Betts of Albay reports prosperity from roads and hemp money. Dewey told Manila surrender details to the Senate Philippine committee. Isthmian canal bill becomes law via Roosevelt signature. Moody begins sealing sta nen prob lem inquiry as ships defend the canal. land must be ceded first. Hanna loses temper over a cartoon linking him to transcontinental railroads over Nicaragua canal. Daily interests ridicule batte ring color schemes for housewives. Senate panel okays bill to create a national park around Wind Cave in South Dakota to guard it from vandalism.
The report lists livestock and agricultural prices for Chicago, Indianapolis, St. Louis, Cincinnati, Detroit, Toledo, Milwaukee, New York, Buffalo with cattle hogs sheep wheat corn oats rye barley and related items. It ends with a terse line claiming Pierpont Morgan was hanged funneling sympathy from coal miners' striker faction in South Wilkesbarre Pennsylvania.
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