26 Apr 1902
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 9 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1902
Page
1
The Shah of Persia will visit Emperor William of Germany. He plans a May departure for a French spa to treat his health, and will pause in Berlin for lavish entertainments en route.
London April 26 War Secretary Broderick said the end of the war may be in sight but the government will press on with men and material for another year or two if needed to carry on the conflict and shape peace terms. He stressed maintaining national will and readiness for peace arrangements. Kruger May Visit America The Hague April 26 Boer agents in America seek Kruger's U S visit next June amid renewed pressure though Paris reports of a Stern plan are unfounded. If pressed he may comply despite earlier objections. Information Against Beef Trust Washington April 26 J A Hoffman of the Butchers and Meat Dealers Association says government can obtain all needed information on the beef trust within Washington and will cooperate in any investigation. He blames the beef trust for high meat prices.
A Senate relations with Cuba committee, led by Teller with Platt Burnham, plans an early investigation into the sugar trust and its ties to Cuban sugar. The probe will call trust officials and Cuban producers, aim to test reciprocity claims, and should not delay other legislation.
The body of Frank Drykstre, a fireman on the ill fated British Queen, was identified at the morgue after being found boating near the Phoenix dock ruins in Hoboken. Drykstre reportedly saved Captain Scott from the burning vessel before succumbing in the water.
April 24 to 26 report court martial proceedings for General Tacoy J. Smith with witnesses from the Marine Corps and Ninth Infantry. Major Waller and Lieutenant Day are named for the defense and prosecution, while Goebel assassination trials yield not guilty verdicts for Berry Howard and Garnet D. Ripley. Caleb Powers, James Howard, and Henry Youtsey face appeals or life sentences.
William McCarty Jr, 12, dies after running onto a railroad track to save his blind father as an express train nears. Greenwich, April 26 reports the boy’s belief his father was in danger proved fatal, though the father was not in danger.
Joplin Mo April 26 a destructive storm swept the city killing three people outright fatally injuring six and injuring many others. property losses reach about 300000 with Moonshine Hill and Villa Heights hardest hit and dozens of homes damaged.
Senator Carmack of Tennessee challenged President Roosevelt's remarks as inflaming insurrection in the Philippines. He likened Funston to a wind swept Jayhawker and warned the Philippine bill would grant broad concessions to foreign interests without benefiting natives. Carmack urged clear U S policy and warned against arbitrary land and franchise grants in the is lands.
Washington reports Governor General Wood imposed a road protection program in Cuba requiring cart owners to obtain permits to use state highways at 6 dollars per month per cart. The measure aims to curb wear from heavy carts and narrow tires and reduce road repairs.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.