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Newspaper
Hayward Review
Location
Hayward, California, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1902
Page
3
A fragmented notice invites the president of the Winton to an event. Readable names include Maymakin and Iblet. The text references an allied crowd and cordial welcome. Further specifics are unclear due to damaged OCR text.
A new one million dollar watch company is organized at Bunthy Ind to compete with Waltham and Elgin, with Studebaker name for its movements. Backers include Stide baker family controlling stock. Plant to employ 1500 workers at South Bend and acquire Columbus Watch plant. Elgin and Waltham accused of price fixing and restricting dealers. Company aims to manufacture 1000 movements daily within six months. Industry reaction blends ambition with market pressure. Mushroom growth story in Stockton highlights surprising botany through concrete floors.
Port au Prince reports a short revolution ending in street fighting that left two dead and three wounded. A provisional government under Boisrond Canal is established, with Port-au-Prince secured but further clashes anticipated as factions realign across the island. Canal had been elected president in 1876 and faced earlier upheaval in 1879.
Bradstreet's weekly trade review reports mixed signals across sectors with activity in general improving, wool and iron markets strained by strikes, and building activity resilient despite higher lumber costs. Wheat exports rose while overall business failures edged up compared with prior weeks, highlighting fluctuating demand and supply conditions.
A vast disaster recounts Mount Pelée erupting near St Pierre Martinique. Thousands perished in flames ash and lava, with entire neighborhoods buried and survivors rushed to aid. Crews evacuated, ships ferried in supplies, and cremation of the dead began as authorities organized relief efforts.
British cruiser Grafton reports terrifying Guatemala earthquake last month. San Jose wrecked, 1000 to 1500 believed killed, 50,000 homeless. survivors dig for bodies amid chaos as aftershocks and famine fears spread. Train holdup reported near Memphis. Pacific Cattle Company doubles capital stock to 212 million dollars.
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