Providence Weather Debate Sparks City Banter
A playful column notes residents arguing over rain and drought while invoking Providence. The piece captures local wit and the town’s lighthearted weather chatter amid a sun scorched spell.
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New Oxford Item
Location
New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1902
Page
2
The Golden Gate Treasure Ship Mystery Explored
In 1863 the sidewheel steamship Golden Gate burned off Mexico’s coast while carrying treasure. Divers labored beneath heavy surf and undertow, lifting several treasure boxes before sand collapsed efforts. One box yielded 3500 dollars. ultimately most treasure remains unrecovered under the sand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gelsen
Panama
Asvinwel
Colon
Atlantic
Gesliznier
Golden Gate
San Francisco
Mexico
R. B. Potter
Farallone Islands
Fay
Sten
Haitian Honesty and Contrasts in a Curious Republic
The article notes Haiti as a land of extremes where honesty and improvidence coexist. It cites massive cross-island transfers along the Jacmel to Port au Prince route, carried by low‑class couriers who mostly deliver a steady stream of Haitian dollars. One betrayal is recorded in thirty years, highlighting paradoxes in a nation described by Mr Hesketh Pritchard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haiti
Hesketh Pritchard
Excample
Jacmel
Port Au Prince
Lars
Aime Recorgi
A Pretty Navy Habit In Wardrooms Of The American Navy
In wardrooms sailors toast sweethearts and wives with a tradition cited by the Chicago Journal. At evening the captain rises to offer a sentiment asking officers to drink to their Marys and wives as the heart of naval life endures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Journal
Mary
The Thing That Puzzled the Patient
A patient asks why illness persists despite a strong constitution. The doctor replies with terse, archaic phrasing about constitution and recurring sickness, illustrating a medical paradox in a historical vignette.
Prominent Figures Named in Global and National News
A mixed set of brief items notes Postmaster Deoneral Parre’s summer sojourn to Wisconsin, Kris Lewanika’s pledge to rally temperance in Bardeeeland, Carnegie’s $75000 gift to Lambeth library in London, a portrait for Vermont Capitol, Queen Alexandra buying Poe Strenuous Life, and various notices. Also mentions Dr Coner Deryler aiming to end South African War concerns, Major-General Lloyd Whetton’s retirement, Rockefeller remarks, Newfoundland deputy governor dead at seven, Lanzbury’s Merauis misstatements, Hoard’s new East Side mansion, Waldeck Rousseau’s political pause and possible presidential bid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deoneral Parre
Wisconsin
Kris Lewanika
Bardeeland
Andrew Carnegie
Lambeth
London
Clark
Oregon
Vermont
Queen Alexandra
Hhe Cooronssien
Coner Deryleriends
Sporting Brevities From The Sporting World
Docking horses is a crime in Michigan Jimmy Micharels plans to quit the turf and return to the cycle track The American polo team will invade England next year spending 50000 to win Frank L Kramer wins the two mile open pro cycle race at Vailsburg N J Direct Hal sets a 20633 for green pacers at the Grosse Pointe track Detroit England imported 384 autos and motorcycles in May and 1500 in the first five months of 1902 Sir Thomas Linton denies America's Cup challenge next year Jolly Bachelor bets 213% for a New York Driving Club win Connecticut golf champ final sees Seeley defeat Moore 12 up 10 to play Charley Mitchell and Kid Lavigne noted but the sport endures Auto Club of America urges members to train horses to fear not motor vehicles Arnold Lawson brings bulldogs from England for American dog shows Gorman of Golden Gate sets revolver handicap record 924 out of 1000 beating Richmond’s 918
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Michigan
Jimmy Micharels
England
Frank L. Kramer
Vailsburg
N. J
Grosse Point Trach
Detroit
Mich
Direct Hal
Thomas Linton
Jolly Bachelor
New York
J. E. Gorman
Golden Gate Rifle and Pistol Club
San Francisco
Cal
C. &. Richmond
Savannah
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Cc. J. Smith
Sale and Exchange
Hanover
Sestant
Brodbesk
Warshonsa
Chas. K. Yeager
J.L. Williams
Attorneyat-Laww
Ede
Ad Nue
Wm. Hersh
Gerry Sbur
H. Ross Black
Dr. Faber Bange
Wm. Hollinger
Gidence
Abbsistown
S. S. Neely
Gettysburg
York Street
West Decor
Gerrsburg Allons Bank
Wm. McSherry, Jr
Bettysburg
Adams County
Jona B. McPherson
Donald P. McPherson
Ge. J. Benner
Cettysburo
Baltimore Street
Dr. Breaneman
Fagle
Prank Fleshman
Marshall House
Court House
York, PA
S. Heindel
Merville E. Zinn
Prop
Center Suare
Getitrsburg
A. Sheely
Pitt St
F. Rabine
Eagie Hovel
Badisien
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Xford
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