Extradition Delays and Fatal Fires Highlight Global Wrap
Ottawa reports surprise at US extradition delays for two suspects as legal reps decry process. In Toronto a two-story wall collapse at McIntosh works kills five firemen, while Pittsburgh’s Lomestead plant sees fifteen men burned in a molten metal accident. Other items cover a possible mine workers defense fund, peach prospects in Michigan, and cholera trends in Manila.
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Canada
Loronto Globe
Ottawa
Ont
United States
Mesers
Tearynoer
Greene
Washington
Old Street Railway
Front
George Streets
Toronto
PL McIntosh & Sons
Gadshu «& McCann
David Lee
Harry Clarke
Adam Nerr
Walter Collard
Russell
MclIntosh
Lomestead Steel Works
Pittsburg
Stearth Mill No.8
Horrors of St Pierre After Volcano Ruin
Eyewitness report from St Pierre after Mt Pelee eruption describes collapsed buildings along the bay and ruined streets. Bodies litter roads from Anse la Touche to the north, with ash coverings, burning corpses, and a scene of mass death as authorities burn exposed remains.
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Bay of Anse
St. Pierre
Mt. Pelee
Myery House
St. Lierre
Bertin
Anse la Touche
Magersfontein Monument Erected on Battlefield Site
A Glasgow paper reports a new 21 foot cross monument weighing eleven tons to honor the British at Magersfontein where Gen Methuen was defeated on December 11 1899. Subscriptions from Scotland and supporters worldwide funded the project. The cross will stand on the field and be visible for about thirty miles.
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South Africa
Magersfontein
Lord Methuen
Thighland
Wau
Glasgow
Prince Edward Albert born heir to throne June 23 1894
The eldest child of the Prince of Wales Prince Edward Albert born June 23, 1894. He has had little formal education but is described as a noble child who already senses his future significance.
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Prince Edward Albert
Prince of Wales
Polish Nobles to Abstain as Imperial Visit Sparks Tension
Polish nobles in Posen plan to be absent during Emperor William II’s visit, signaling heightened anti German sentiment. London reports note a half reduction in maize import duties after Irish Party amendment. Palma and Gomez deny a $25,000 bribe link regarding Cuban politics. Brazil warns investors about Bolivian Acre dispute. Bolivia ownership claims clash with Bolivia’s 80,000 acres tied to New York syndicate. Felix Bauman’s pamphlet circulating in Berlin accuses U S immorality and warns against German migration. Six Power talks on China indemnity progress with China paying roughly 70 million taels more, while rice prices and wage concerns roil Mowery kingdom workers.
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William
Posen
Senor Palma
Palma
Gomez
Berlin
Acre
Brazil
Peru
Bolivia
New York
Felix Bauman
United States
Germany
Japan
China
Mowery Kingdom
Mrs O Malley Sent To Prison In Poisoning Case
Mrs. Aline O Malley and William Hearin, arrested on theft charges while fleeing Philadelphia, are held at Moyamensing prison. Police suspect they are being detained to allow South Bend authorities to finish an investigation into the poisoning of Prof. O Malley at Notre Dame, details say.
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Aline O'Malley
William Hearin
Dlopers
Philadelphia
Central Police Station
Moyamonsing
O'Malleys
Notre Dame
Tnd
Prof. O'Malley
Prediction of dollar wheat by famed Wheat speculator Phillips
Chicago broker known as the Corn King Phillips predicts wheat will rise as corn and oats stay high. He argues that current prices make wheat cheap and that the 1902 crop will see higher values with December and May options possibly reaching 90 cents. He cites a short crop by over 100 million bushels and thin reserves.
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Phillips
Chicago
New York
Great Chicago Strike Paralyzes Freight as Union Seeks Higher Wages
Thousands of freight handlers strike in Chicago halting wholesale trade across 26 railroads. Union seeks wage increases and recognition while railroads offer non recognition. Police guard sheds as hundreds of nonunion workers face delays.
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Chicago
Ilineis Central
Michigan Central
Wisconsin Central
Lake Front
Described Rise in Deportations of Older Immigrants
The report notes an uptick in deportations at New York port over the last two months. It states 1,742 deportations since May 1 this year, compared with 1,011 in May and June last year, with Italy contributing a large share of older and illiterate immigrants likely to become public charges.
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Bureau of Immigration
New York Port
Italy
New York
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Kaw River
Here
Manila
Provinces
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Fifteenth Cavalry
Root
Wright
Philippines
E. L. Bonner
Missoula, Mont
Tie
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Republican National Committee
Anguet
Edward
Pierre
Pelee
Magersfontein Monument
Prince Edward OF Wales
Mrs O'Malley
George H. Phillips
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