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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1902
Page
1
Retreating forces apply the Toren to Petit-Goave as the town sustains heavy damage. Soldiers pull back to strategic positions while civilians endure shortages and ongoing shelling in the besieged area.
A correspondent reports Petit Goave destroyed with about 4000 homeless. The French cruiser D Assass delivered aid to sufferers and evacuated women children and wounded. Firminists blame Foutrh L? factions for the fire while authorities bar Firminists from leaving amid fighting and political accusations surround Chicaye and Chicve.
Commander McCrea of the Machias cabled the navy that insurgents have established a de facto blockade at Cape Hastien. The gunboat Machias remains at her anchorage.
Washington reports from Cape Haytien that the provisional Vasquez government announces Gonaives Port de Paix Petit Goave and St Marc provinces in rebellion. Government troops take Petit Goave after strong resistance with many casualties as Firminists retreat and burn the town.
Washington reports Minister Bowen in Caracas says Germans will land a naval force at Port Cabello due to rising threats to German interests. The U.S. state and navy departments directed Commander Nichols of the Topeka to move from La Guayra to Port Cabello and land troops if attacked. The Topeka has departed for Porto Cabello.
The Rev. Chas. S. Dennis of Flushing, a noted Long Island revivalist, is jailed in Queens County on felonious assault charges after stones were thrown at a service. He reportedly tore a burning lamp from its holder and hurled it into the crowd, badly burning 20-year-old James Fretenzo, with fears of death.
At Cardinal Gotti’s request a Vatican list outlines major pending affairs including nominations for the archbishops of New York and Chicago and the appointment of co auditors to the archbishops of San Francisco and St. Louis.
New York dispatch reports Joseph Kehoe dying from a pistol wound believed to be fired by Policeman Marrinan during an attempted arrest. Kehoe was struck in the face as Marrinan attempted to take him into custody and a nearby crowd attacked the officer.
Bowen cables the state department from Caracas reporting revolutionaries cut the cable at Barcelona. He says the act followed a message that the revolutionists were entering the city as the situation unfolded.
The Manufacturers' Record analyzes census data to show the South's combined agricultural and manufactured output near $3 billion. From 1880 to 1900, capital in manufactures rose 348 percent and manufactured products 220 percent, while farm property and products also climbed, signaling rapid industrial upbuilding and new markets for southern farmers.
Crowds remained in London on Sunday, August 1, viewing decorations along the Buckingham Palace area and the procession route. The Canadian arch drew immense attention as a brilliantly illuminated centerpiece, attracting a vast gathering of notable individuals and spectators to the vicinity for the thanksgiving services.
Robert Scott, 13, plunged 200 feet down a cliff in Englewood and lay in bushes nearly two days before discovery by local boys. He suffered only bruises, with no broken bones, and doctors expect recovery.
President Roosevelt announces the grant of emigration at Oyster Bay in a formal proclamation from New York on August 11. The action addresses immigration policy and outlines the next steps for affected individuals, with officials preparing to implement the order.
A cable company seeks permission to land a cable on the shores of Hawaii and Guam and in the Philippine islands and to obtain access to soundings and profiles held by the navy department.
Edward White a saloonkeeper in Oklahoma City was shot late Saturday night and died about 30 minutes later. Arthur Moore has been arrested in connection with the shooting.
Aug 11 reports severe frost in northwest Iowa with Clovdale messages noting considerable corn damage and crop impact across the region.
Shenandoah Pa Aug 11 reports from surrounding country state no collieries started. Information received indicates a quiet period with no new mine openings or related activity in the area. Local officials and workers await further notices as conditions remain subdued.
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