07 Jul 1902
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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1902
Page
1
A cloudburst and powerful winds swept Western New York causing massive damage across towns. Wires and communications failed while bridges dams and roads were destroyed. One death reported with extensive property losses, including flooded farms and ruined storefronts and rail lines.
News notes nearly all churches held Thanksgiving services as His Majesty shows improvement. Queen and Princess Victoria attend divine service with Marlborough at the palace. King moved toward transfer to regal waters if progress continues. Lords and officers report gratitude for energy and foresight in the king’s condition and plan to keep troops nearby. Lord Mayor of London relays the monarch’s warm regard.
forecast shows fair conditions Monday and Tuesday with possible showers in western and southern districts. winds from the north with fresh breeze shifting to brisk by day. beachgoers advised to monitor local alerts for possible rain bands Monday through Thursday.
Aguinaldo fears assassination as he meets with General Chaffee after amnesty. He asks to travel freely and avoid testifying on any defaulter case. Interpreted by Lt. McBlnley, Aguinaldo plans to visit friends in Viejo Cavite and seeks protection from American troops. The release sparks fresh rumors of revenge by his enemies.
Water on Main Street reached about a foot as mud and damage to property mounted. Two turnpike bridges were carried away, crops stored nearby suffered, and no trains are operating in the vicinity.
A ferocious storm lashed Milwaukee and surrounding areas causing widespread damage. High winds uprooted trees, blew signs, and damaged infrastructure including power lines and rail beds. Flooding wrecked crops and flooded roads while rivers overflowed and rural communities reported ruined fields and livestock losses.
A. Y Ifiowands reports Clottardugus Creek higher today than in forty years. Three bridges between Boringvine and Gowapdn have been washed away, causing isolation while water levels threaten transport and local activity.
Two inches of rain caused rapid flooding across Nikgare and Allegheny counties and southern Wy ming. Water rose to six inches in city buildings while stock was killed and damage spread to immediate vicinity. Residents report nearly moderate to severe inundation and swift response by local authorities.
A report notes investigators examine insurgent funds linked to Lyehan on Samar island. Internal actions in Manila allow access to captured archives to assist DoW in assessing followers' activities and motives.
Derkirk Nova Scotia and Walnut creeks overflowed their banks. Towns of Tan, Arkwright, Pomfret and Hanover submerged. Eleven bridges at Arkwright were swept away leaving rivers impassable.
A cloudburst struck Wellsville and surrounding area shortly after midnight, causing water to rise rapidly over Madison Street and flood the Erie tracks, with streets and notable thoroughfares submerged.
Manila dispatch reports the Sultan of Bacolor Mindanao sending an insult filled note to the American expedition commander Lake Lana warning of offensive actions in August. The letter claims the local position is strengthened and hints at imminent hostilities.
The dispatch notes multiple military deaths and incidents in Mindanao including Captain W. Smollen berger and Captain J. Haol jenberger from the Tenth Infantry and Philippine Scouts. Reports of self-inflicted death and implied hostile actions appear unsettled with the War Department awaiting confirmation of several cases.
AScranton text reports labor leaders mobilizing against a state act. They demand candidates pledge repeal and accuse officials of canvassing bias. A letter from a minister condemns violence linked to union actions at a church gathering.
About six freight handlers in Chicago rail facilities ordered to strike within forty eight hours after union members voted tonight. They demand higher wages after railway officials refused a wage increase proposal and declined to recognize union officers. The conflict centers on who will carry freight if a strike begins and whether non union workers would haul freight.
Officials of Huik Inland and the fremen committee plan a Chicago meeting on July 26 to contest an order requiring workers to wipe engines. The fremen demand reinstatement for discharged workers and extra pay for miles driven. They threaten sympathy strikes by engineers brakemen and conductors if management refuses.
Five hundred pant makers and pressers plan a strike in Waitimore Maryland tomorrow after the executive committee of the pant makers union votes for action. They cite long hours up to eighteen per day, low pay about 8 a week, and burdensome costs for sewing machines and tools, demanding contractors provide gear.
A July wind and rain storm swept Wells Minnesota, destroying a large county barn owned by Kiiliss B, BR. Conk. The owner his wife and son were inside when timbers fell. several cattle and horses were killed amid the wreckage.
Wilkesbarre reports labor leaders expect help from national unions as coal operators deny resumed operations. The strike nears three months with miners prepared to stay out unless concessions are offered. Officials note rising job applications but many miners refuse to return.
New York reports President Jobo Mitchell of the United Mine Workers arriving in the city. He says the strike continues nationwide and will not retreat, plans to avoid meetings while in New York, and notes the upcoming National meeting of mine owners at Indianapolis. He insists the strike is ongoing and not discouraged by early actions.
In Baltimore three weeks after an intimidation episode, 60 carpenters plan to strike tomorrow while 100 other workers stay on shift. Employers signed a modified pact. primary salary remains at 92 for eight hours, but will shift to 9 hours and eight hours on Saturday. The strike seeks full adherence to the modified terms as agreed.
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