14 Aug 1902
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1902
Page
1
A physician of wealth endorses Paine's Celery Compound as a remedy for heat related fatigue digestive trouble and blood poisoning. He claims it banishes disease restores health and urges sufferers to try Dr Phelps discovery to save lives and improve wellbeing during August heat.
The Maine resort hosts both domestic and foreign figures as the season peaks. Lady Curzon is expected to visit the summer home of her mother Mrs Leiter, marking a climax to events. Yacht regattas pingpong tournaments and warship visits add bustle among guests including Countess Cassim Mr and Mrs Edwin Gould and the Barénid Barourss Hepgelmuller.
Salt Lake City Aug 14 The grand lodge of Elks selected Baltimore as the 1903 meeting site after installing new officers. Only Baltimore and Saratoga Springs remained in contention amid canvassing. A parade of uniformed Elks with 3000 participants highlighted yesterday's program as prizes totaling 1750 were offered for marching clubs.
Five men died and others were injured when the tug Jacob Kuper exploded off Staten Island, blowing the boat apart within seconds. The cotton lighter Stanley towed by the tug was wrecked, the crew scattered, and searchers found no bodies at first. The ferry Castleton aided the injured as witnesses described a cloud of steam and a deafening blast.
Havana paper notes private enterprises show progress despite poor outlook. Senor Pelaya adds improved machinery and aims for 100000 sacks of sugar. another planter expects 40000 sacks. Senor Mena rebuilt estates, bought new machinery and hopes for 100000 sacks. Article counters claim that a loan of 4550,000 is needed for next year's crop.
Pottsville Pa Aug 14 the general superintendents of the largest coal companies met at Philadelphia and Reading Coal and Iron offices. a 1 PM gathering then moved to Tumbling Run resort for luncheon. Luther claimed the meeting was social though the strike was discussed. no details on settlement or plans were provided.
In Duryea and Wilkesbarre PA the Warnke washery faced protection orders after a barbed wire barricade was torn down. About 500 men gathered as operations were to resume, then dispersed when deputies arrived. Local United Mine Workers leaders condemned Rev. O Reilly for criticizing officers. Presidents Mitchell and district chiefs were praised for efforts to aid miners. A ministerial exchange followed with O Reilly defending his sermons. Separately, mint property sold for 2 million to Philadelphia Mint Realty Co, with 250 thousand in hand and remainder due in 18 months. Venezuelan rebels attacked Cumana, government limited to 359 troops against 11 attackers in a 10,000-population port. Henry Watterson denied Kentucky gubernatorial candidacy amid circulating rumors.
Bridgeton New Jersey August 14 County Collector William Garrison is missing after a meeting of Cumberland County freeholders. An officer estimates the deficiency at 25 000 dollars as Garrison allegedly admitted taking county funds over ten years. He left a farewell letter claiming he would not be found.
King Edward reviewed 1,300 Indian coronation troops at Buckingham Palace. The Prince of Wales awarded medals to picked soldiers including Lord Curzon's bodyguard. Queen Alexandra and other royals attended as the Maharajah of Jaipur gifted a sword to the king.
Chicago police report a first valuable witness in the Bartholin case. Inspector Hunt found a woman who said Oscar Thompson and John Claffy were seen with Minnie Mitchell’s body the morning after the victim’s appearance with Bartholin. Thompson nearly fainted when told of the sighting, suggesting possible guilt.
In El Paso a Arizona widow, Aime White of Verde, armed with a six shooter, heads to New York to confront General Chaffee about alleged cruel treatment at Camp McDowell. She says her late husband, discharged from the Eighth Infantry for drunkenness, urged charges and pledged restitution.
General Jacob H. Smith is seriously ill at a relative's home, amid rumors of a nervous collapse tied to his Samar campaign, a court martial, and retirement news after landing in San Francisco. Baseball scores from major leagues follow, including Athletics over Detroit in two games and Boston over Pittsburgh in a doubleheader.
A Moros raided Camp Vi cars, killing Sergeant Foley and Private Carey while wounding Private VanDorn. The attackers, nine dozen strong, used spears and swords in a foggy dawn assault from Racolod. Relieving troops arrived too late to save the sentries.
Judge Caron discharged Qiber Augus Colonel John F. B. Gaynor and Captain Benjamin D. Green, ruling warrants lacked date and predated the 1900 extradition treaty. U.S. seeks fresh action. defendants freed from custody in Quebec after May arrest amid harbor fraud allegations amounting to millions.
London Aug 14 a Lisbon dispatch to the Daily Express says May Yohe and Putnam Bradlee Strong live as Mr and Mrs Atkinson at the Avenida Hotel They plan to marry Sept 25 after Miss Yohe's divorce becomes final They will then travel and never return to America nor will Miss Yohe return to the stage
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