15 Aug 1902
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1902
Page
1
Business leaders back a self assured man who plans to insure his future. His faith in himself shows his readiness to pursue success, and the choice of an insurer marks prudent judgment trusted by successful men.
In Tampa on August 15 Charles J. Allen and his wife were fatally shot by Manuel Chavez, a prominent Cuban, who surrendered to the sheriff after a struggle that left Mrs. Allen mortally wounded. Authorities vary in accounts, but a confrontation occurred when Allen found Chavez in his residence on Seventh Avenue.
A news item notes a million dollar payment connected to five paintings. The report highlights the large sum and references the payer and recipient entities. Further details are unclear due to fragmented text but the core fact is the $1,000,000 sum tied to five paintings.
A fragmented OCR line mentions a medicine sold by druggists. It hints at value and usefulness, with unclear phrasing about taking the product and its benefits. No clear person, place, or event is identifiable from the readable text.
Mr and Mrs Charles Fair Americans tied to Mrs W S Vanderbilt Jr were returning to Paris from Trouville when their car swerved and crashed into a tree 15 miles from Evreux. Both killed. The wife of the chateau gatekeeper witnessed the disaster as the big red machine swung left then right at 2 30 yesterday afternoon. Mrs Vanderbilt sailed for New York after visiting Trouville.
San Francisco report notes Mr and Mrs Charles Fair departed in May for Europe. Charles Fair heir to Senator Fair’s vast estate. a Mackay partner’s son died near Paris years ago by a horse fall. Also dated Aug 15: Captain Newman and son Edward arrived in Falmouth England after sailing Abby Abbot Low from New York on July 9. Captain shed weight. son benefited. Counterfeiters arrested in Marble Falls Texas with US silver quarters and dies secured. Tax on bank profit and loss accounts to be collected by IRS, about 200000 dollars.
Rioting mine workers in Duryea near Wilkesbarre clash with deputies, shots fired as crowd stones guards. Injuries reported as deputies hold line and workers attempt access to the washery amid escalating tension.
Christiania Norway August 15 The Antarctic explorer Borchgrevinck plans a 1903 voyage for the National Geographical Society to the South Pole using reindeer for the first time in Antarctic exploration. He will return to America in a fortnight and arrange two ships for the expedition.
The newly appointed Chinese minister Lang and Prince Chen are journeying toward Peking to present duties ahead of King Edward's coronation. King Edward, currently visiting this country, will meet the delegation during the ceremony preparations and discuss ongoing relations.
Santos-Dumont expressed disgust with delays as he began preparations for his voyage to France. He indicated a move toward securing funds and finalizing travel plans and stated his determination to proceed despite frustrations.
A mix of crime confessions and court actions surfaces with Thompson’s claimed “last card” tale and Clarence Adams in Windsor Vermont facing a long sentence after admitting long‑running burglaries. Cuba moves toward Universal Postal Convention while boxing bout changes shift Mc Govern versus Corbett to September. Navy Secretary Moody inspects Newport stations as miners’ aid funds circulate.
Philadelphia August 15 Substitute Patrolman Charles Shandel of the 26th district was found dead after entering a patrol box to report to the station house. A bullet from his revolver struck his right temple tearing away brain tissue. Witnesses nearby heard the shot and, with Patrolmen Jordan and Dunbar, rushed to the scene finding him on the sidewalk near the open box door with blood on the floor.
In Chicago the First Regiment Armory hosts a three day exposition by Negroes detailing work from slavery to modern times. Exhibits include a functioning post office telegraph and express office. Profits support the Home for Aged and Infirm Colored People fund. Also results from American and National League baseball games listed.
Latest advices report Barcelona seized by revolutionaries with officials and military officers imprisoned. Widespread pillaging of 29 business houses and 15 private dwellings, mostly foreign. Cincinnati arrival and naval dispatches suggest disruptions may spread toward Caracas as battles loom nearby.
The McKinley Memorial fund began with hopes of 1,250,000 through popular subscriptions but progress was slow. The target was first 1,000,000, then reduced to 650,900 and possibly 400,000. To date subscriptions total about 350,000. Trenton August 15 Manugi Gomez and Felipe Palaez filed Dillon chancery to set aside a Havens Canal Company agreement. They claim they were to receive 760,000 in stock and 50,000 in cash for concessions to build a canal to Havana, but say no effort was made to construct the canal and the concession time limits expired.
An $18,000,000 mortgage was filed in Union county for the United States Shipbuilding Company to Mercantile Trust Company New York. The loan covers all plants acquired by the company, now capitalized at $43,000,000, and runs 30 years with branches planned in multiple states and countries. Also reported is a $3,000 robbery of cash and $25 in silver from a Shamokin man at Sunbury station, with no clues found by police. An employment ad seeks a Salem bookkeeper and hints at a broader Neptune shipping touch.
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