Conference of Boer Generals in London Draws Crowds
The Boer generals Botha DeWet and De La Rey met with Colonial Secretary Chamberlain at Downing Street. Abraham Fischer a Boer delegate joined a predeparture conference as Lord Kitchener and Lord Onslow attended. A separate report notes a fatal collision of freight trains near Keating Pennsylvania involving Ash J Chapman and Andrew Miller.
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Botha
DeWet
DeLarey
Chamberlain
Downing Street
London
Colonial Office
Abraham Fischer
Lord Kitchener
Lord Onslow
New West Branch
New York Central Railroad
Keating
Penn
Pennsylvania Railroad
Ash J. Chapman
Sunbury
Andrew Miller
Jersey Shore
President Escapes Injury After Coach Collision Near Lenox
A presidential carriage was struck by an electric car near Lenox Massachusetts injuring Governor Crane and others, killing Secret Service agent William Craig. The president sustained head cuts but continued toward Lenox after the crash and ordered no cheering.
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Lenox
Mass
Secret Service
Mana
Crane
Cortelyou
Pittsfield
Dawes
Gov. Crane
William Craig
E Club lectures on mental health initiative
Brief notes indicate a meeting where a speaker outlines an initiative to aid mental health prevention and public outreach. The event featured a focused discussion led by a club member and included attendees from the community.
Fracture Fatality Noted In City Street Crash
A garbled report details a vehicle collision on a city street resulting in a fatality. It mentions the rear vehicle, possible witnesses, and individuals named in connection with the incident.
Britain to acquire Portuguese East Africa in deal with Portugal and Germany
Britain reportedly bought Portuguese East Africa ten years after an agreement with Portugal and Germany. The 301000 square mile territory has Delagoa Bay with rail to the Prussia lands and Beira with a 222 mile Rhodesia rail line. Delagoa Bay serves as a naval base and Transvaal port. Export emphasis lies in rubber ores wax and ivory with annual trade around seven hundred thousand and eight hundred thousand dollars. Portugal gains five million dollars in revenue, most spent on administration.
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Portuguese East Africa
Great Britain
Germany
Portugal
Delagoa Bay
Britain
Beira
Rhodesia
Transvaal
Stone May End Pennsylvania Strike Through Arbitration Law
Governor Stone announced plans to end the coal strike by calling the Legislature to enact a compulsory arbitration law. He argued such a law would protect life and property, settle disputes promptly, and supersede individual rights for the public good. He noted acceptance by lawmakers and parties remains uncertain.
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Stone
Pennsylvania
Ife
Brooklyn Hits Rock During Naval Maneuver Off Buzzards Bay
The United States cruiser Brooklyn struck an uncharted hidden rock in Buzzard's Bay and sustained serious damage while part of a squadron attacking Fort Rodman. The Olympia Puritan and May Flower accompanied Brooklyn as they engaged eastern defenses near New Bedford. Despite the collision the crew remained orderly and swift in securing compartments.
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United States
Brooklyn
Coghlan
Buzzard’s Bay
Olympia
Puritan
Mayflower
Fort Rodman
New Bedford
Dumpling
Czarina of Russia Reported Seriously Ill
The Czarina of Russia, 30, mother of four daughters, is said to be seriously ill though not in danger. Formerly Princess Alexandra of Hesse, she married the Czar in 1804 and became Alexandra Feodorovna. Her removal to Russia marked a gravely influential role on the young emperor and his policies.
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Cantina
Russia
Alexandra Alix
Ludwig IV
Grand Duke of Hesse
Alexander II
Alexandra Feodorovna
Over 200000 Miles of Rail Growth in 1902
United States railway mileage exceeds 200000 miles with 201839 miles tracked by mid-1902. First six months added 2314 miles across 41 states and territories, led by Texas with 236 miles and Oklahoma tied with 211 miles. Other top contributors include New Jersey 211, New Mexico 190, and Illinois 100 plus.
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United States
New England
New Hampshire
Massachusetts
Rheje Island
New Jersey
Delaware
Wyoming
Nevada
Idaho
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
New Mexico
Akkansas
Georgia
Louisiana
Ilinois
Florida
All Around the Globe
Mrs Frances Russell a demented woman attempted death by own action by jumping into the Kaw river in Kansas City Mo bystanders pulled her to shore. George Pondexter a coal miner 45 died in a mine at Veiver Mo in a cave in. President Hinl of the Northern Securities Co predicts Burlington Great Northern and Northern Pacific will have gross earnings of 150000000 this year.
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Frances Russell
Kansas City
Inn
Wichermen
George Pondexter
Central Coal and’ Coke Company
Vevier
J. J. Hinl
Northern Securities Company
Burlington, Great Northern and
Northern Pacific
Destructive Martinique Eruption Destroys Morne Rouge and Le Carbet
Reports detail Mount Peleg eruptions near Morne Rouge and Le Carbet in Martinique with a deadly tidal wave. The village Morne Rouge is wiped out while Le Carbet harbor vessels sink. Refugees flee as ash clouds spread to Dominica and Roseau. Cable lines cut. West Indies stations report similar detonations and widespread terror.
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Peleg
Morne Rouge
le Curbet
Dominca
Torse
Roseau
le Carbet
Martinique
West Indies
Dominica
Remarkable Michigan Ginseng Crop Produces Big Return
George F. Langworthy of Weaver near Niles grows ginseng on one third of an acre. After six years he has 50,000 plants yielding an annual income far above his other crops. Roots sell for 18 to 20 dollars per pound in New York, with over 300,000 pounds shipped from the United States each year to China.
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Michigan
Niles
George F. Langworthy
Weaver
Langworthy
New York
United States
Religious News and Notes: Michigan church debt paid
Gratiot Park in Port Huron, Michigan, has paid the debt on its Methodist Church. The Rev. G. F. Arms and his family from Concepcion, Chile, will soon return from South America on furlough. The Holy See in Rome works on a unified catechism form for the Catholic world.
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Gratiot Park
Port Eluron
Mich
G. F. Arms
Concepcion
Chile
South America
Holy See
Rome
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Alfred Wooley
M. M
Roosevelt
Vention
Pina
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Ion
Accia Mile
Pittse Presscoach
George Anner
Ndru
Aprica
Cape Colony
Governor Stone
Czarina
Mont Pelee
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