02 Aug 1902
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1902
Page
1
Reports from the isthmus describe a renewed battle between government and rebel forces near Agua Dulce. Entrenchments are termed masterpieces of military art, with fighting resuming at dusk after a supposed armistice. General Salazar sends supplies to General Berti as hopes rise for a decisive victory.
Chicago august 2 grand jury charged with assaultions in scale varying by injury. Witnesses testified union brass molders offered 5 to 25 dollars for attacks on non union men with 25 for permanent disability. The wrecking gang and flying squadron nicknames described. Strike at Western Electric and Stromberg Carlson tied to recent assaults on non union workers.
The lumber laden derelict schooner B R Woodside has drifted for five months off Cape Hatteras and near Bermuda. Sighted at least 36 times since March 2, it was abandoned off Charleston and has drifted toward and from the coast, including a 200 mile southward drift and several sightings along the Florida coast in July. The vessel is again bound northward, aided by its captain, Kajzt or Catzo.
A large miners mass meeting in Scranton on August 2 drew about 7,000 strikers from the city and nearby towns. National President John Mitchell urged unity and warned that a strike loss would mean wage cuts and loss of organization, while promising a forthcoming basis of adjustment to prevent future trouble.
Shenandoah Pa Aug 2 Absolute quiet continues as troops settle camp arrangements with few in town and none allowed out after dark. Citizens express sympathy over Joseph Beddall’s death from riot injuries. Inquest into Beddall’s death resumes next Thursday after four witnesses. coroner and Pottsville officials seek witnesses. Brigadier General Gobin notes unrest among idle workers while troops are expected to remain in the field for the strike’s duration. Coal officials conducting private and county inquiries, with attendance to signatures in progress.
The fragment cites Francis G Newlands and his Irrigation Law proposals, noting ten years in Congress and ongoing advocacy for the Newlands bill. It references persistence and expenditures, with other garbled text implying debate over funding and scope.
In Shamokin Pennsylvania on August 2, leaders including J R and Secretary Thomas of the Citizens Alliance of Wilkes-Barre worked to establish a local body to curb striker violence. They planned rewards for evidence leading to arrests and sought to end disturbances by organizing a peaceful action. Police attacked the headquarters during the unrest.
Aug 9 reports from Santa Barbara describe four severe shocks in Los Alamos valley with cracks in buildings and one large Juan Careaga structure tilting on its foundation. Crowds flee on a special San Luis Obispo train as tremors continue. later dispatches say damage is minor and fears exaggerated.
The Bellevue washery of the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western in Scranton, Pa., was totally destroyed by fire last night during the second week of a strike. Origin unknown, started in the engine room. only two machinists were on site. Loss set at $25,000. police guard the scene, incipient suspicion of arson is low.
Paris Tex Aug 2 The president commutes to life imprisonment the death penalty of Solomon Holama an aged Indian who murdered several persons believing them witches The case was revived after a prior hanging order was affirmed by the Supreme Court A curious hole in the ground Troy Wh Aug 2 An electrical storm created a cross shaped formation in a ground near a school one arm 40 feet long the other 20 feet long a two foot diameter hole at the convergence A bolt theory is offered yet locals report no lightning strike Hangman's Rope Broke Wise Court House Va Aug 2 George Robinson was hanged once but the rope broke on the first drop He stood through the wait while a second rope was secured before a second drop witnessed by about a thousand people
General Jacob H. Smith, author of KiV and Burh, faced court martial for actions on Samar and was retired from active duty by the President. A pilot boat delivered a message to the Thomas near the heads, signaling retreat to his cabin as orders force reporting to Washington. Walter L. Smith announced Smith would attend the National Society of the Army of the Philippines reunion in San Francisco, arriving August 3 for a planned ovation.
In Baltimore county a riding tournament featured all female officials led by a chief marshal, with contestants drawn from Maryland's best society. The spirited riding crowned each winner's favored male friend, entertaining about one thousand spectators.
Reto Aug 2 Guiseppa Missoling the brigand told penitentiary guards he will reappear despite a life sentence for murder He tied 33 men during the trial which led to the verdict Blown Forty Feet Into the Air Wva Aug 2 Joseph Hardesty and his four sons injured by boiler blast at Wolfe Creek sawmill in Laxpepes county Hardesty killed and two sons may die from injuries as the mill is destroyed
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