25 Apr 1902
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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1902
Page
1
In Timperley a rector faces pressure to deny Freeman's existence while the narrator contemplates his feelings for Miss Lacroix. A dying factory worker from a dissenting family confesses to a crime amid delirium, hinting at a hidden tragedy linked to the chemical works.
A condensed weekly review notes streetcar men in San Francisco on strike while Brussels settles into normal conditions. It also records the death of Frank R Stockton in Washington, a notable novelist.
Representative Tongue wins passage of a bill to create Crater Lake National Park in southern Oregon. The 249 square mile area, including Crater Lake, would be off limits to settlement and logging. The interior secretary would set rules to protect natural objects, game, fish, and guard against trespass with wardens and fire control.
In Brussels the chamber votes 84 to 64 against universal suffrage, signaling possible partial reforms. Socialists call for kingly intervention while protests disrupt trade. Louvain riots leave five dead and 12 wounded as police clash with demonstrators.
The narrator leaves Freeman at his door and wanders for distraction, finding vain hope as chimneys pour black smoke. He returns to the village where clogs clatter and villagers depart to various stations, noting workers drawn toward Lacroix and Steinhardt's Chemical Works. The workers appear fearfully and wonderfully brilliant.
In Tit-Bits a Dublin dockside craftsman named Patrick is famed for pinching pennies. He asks a messenger for a distance price and protests sixpence is too much, offering to pay sixpence to accompany the messenger to provide company on the lonely road.
Trustees of the Church of this World in Kansas City plan J F Roberts as pastor at the helm. He will carry the mantle of Colonel Robert G Ingersoll and be sent nationwide to organize agnostic churches as the local church expands.
Mrs Browne notes her son has been at college for two years and is now in the sycamore class, prompting Mrs Malapropoe to respond with confirmation.
The Northern Pacific Railroad publishes a map of Thunder Mountain country Idaho with mining camp description and routes by railroad and stage. It includes travel costs and is mailed on application to A D Charlton Portland or Chas S Fee St Paul or to any railroad agent.
Enrique Santibanez, second secretary at the Mexican embassy in Washington, collapses and dies on a city street. A New York girl narrowly escapes death after being struck by a street car fender, losing her hair to the wheels. Commodore Howell develops a smokeless coal method by grinding coal into powder and forming bricks.
A long fight over a bill led by Mr. Tongue ends with presidential and agriculture secretary approval. The speaker then allows consideration and swift passage, signaling expected success. Meanwhile German army reserves rise with 5 350 officers and 48 111 privates slated for 13 days of drill next year, nearly doubling last year’s numbers.
The Great Northern west bound flyer collided with an east bound freight near Watab Minnesota injuring one woman passenger and four crew members but none seriously. Both engines and freight cars were demolished and tracks were blocked for hours delaying service. The freight was due to sidetrack at Watab.
In Bruges, police charged the Socialiste with drawn swords. ten Socialistes were wounded. German Socialistes collectively donated 10,000 marks to support the Socialist movement in Belgium.
Lieutenant John H. A. Day of the Marine Corps testifies at his trial by court martial that he believed natives of Samar were shot on orders from Major Glenn after the presidente of Basey, Samar, and his fellow plotters were executed without trial.
General Tan Hamilton reports a further drive at Klerkadorp Transvaal on April 21 capturing 44 Hoers. The operation expands gains in the ongoing campaign.
Three professional burglars account for three bold Peoria robberies in Illinois on April 19. They entered residences and stole upwards of 62,000 dollars in money and jewelry. Police were alerted after the first fire and two heists occurred nearby. Burglars kept victims at bay with revolvers when discovered.
Washington reports renewed House opposition to authorizing the Dalles Celilo canal without a new cost survey. Conferees seek delay while cost estimates may be lower than Captain Harts', aiming to avoid immediate full expenditure and push for a compromise on rail balance funding.
A river disaster near Cairo reports the steamer City of Pittsburg burning soon after 4 A M as it neared Ogden's landing. With about 150 aboard estimates vary on deaths and survivors, crews fought the blaze and lifeboats aided by shore crews while rescues and relief followed.
Colombia sent 600 troops aboard the German steamer Hercynia to retake Bocas del Toro from Liberal forces that captured the town. General Ferrara leads the expedition. the Hercynia will transfer troops to the gun boat General Pinzon off Bocas. No news from Bocas. two more battalions on the isthmus stand ready if needed.
W A Vincent Loetgert's attorney says a demented woman seen in Chicago on April 19 is not Mrs Louise Loetgert. He sent two men who knew Mrs Loetgert to identify the woman and they confirmed the mismatch in identity.
London reports Lord Kitchener after talks with Lord Milner and Boer delegates refuses armistice on military grounds yet offers facilities for elections and maintenance of Boer command representatives to study the situation. The Boer leaders depart Pretoria to execute the plan.
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