29 Aug 1902
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1902
Page
1
The article argues business risks require life insurance as cash protection. It notes that over ninety percent of business men fail without proper policy. It highlights cash value, immediate funds on death, and claims Mutual Life Insurance Company of New York as having the largest assets among insurers.
Washington Aug. 29 Commissioner of Indian Affairs Jones received a telegram from Senator Rawlins Utah reporting 6000 Navajo on the southern Utah reservation starved and asking for aid. While officials here doubt the number, many are in a deplorable condition and relief is approved. Jones sought authority to spend 3000 to buy subsistence supplies, and the secretary of the interior granted the request.
Fragmented text shows names W. OW Shock Rowleabinrg and Douggins Merchants, with a note of sale. Content is unclear but indicates a local business listing or notice involving sales figures or inventories.
Tamaqua Aug 29 The first clash between striking miners and troops occurred yesterday morning as rioters attacked. Captain I Gearhart was wounded while a trooper was stoned. Five rioters were arrested and four others released. Joseph McCann was taken to Latford and arraigned on assault and inciting to riot with $300 bail. The battalion will be stationed at Summ on Hill as the situation remains tense.
Wilkesbarre Pa Aug 29 officials at miners strike headquarters say no immediate settlement is likely. Morgan’s return previously offered hope but recent days dispel it. output claims in Wyoming denied. Avondale mine workers not back at toll factory. Mitch ell headquarters records show absence of returning bands. Hobson Addresses Maryland Veterans Mountain Lake Park Md Aug 29 3000 people hear Hobson and Pearce discuss US as world power. warning concert follows. Missouri Pacific wreck Muskogee Okla Aug 23 freight crash between Wagoner and Fort Gibson kills two crew, injures 15. some injured may die.
President Roosevelt attended a grand reunion reception hosted by Secretary of State Hay. Amid formal welcomes and public vows of brotherhood the crowd faced tense moments and a near crush as officials urged calm and unity. In Cuba President Palma faced sharp editorial opposition while natural disaster reports from Nepal noted hundreds killed in landslides near Bhatgaon and Patna.
A social event themed luncheon at a fashionable outdoor horse show draws society attendees. The piece notes extravagant gowns and a showcase of chic fashion, with emphasis on the event as a glitzy county affair. It mentions a young man named Stanley Mortimer. It also reports a violent incident where a shooter armed with a Winchester opened fire on miners, causing fear among non union workers and strikers, who fled.
King Victor Emmanuel arrived in Berlin with Emperor William, riding in a six horse carriage. The procession through Unter den Linden drew spontaneous cheers from large crowds. Generals Corbin and Young watched from favorable windows as American officers admired the display.
A west bound Queen and Crescent passenger train struck a tree blown onto the track by a storm near Jackson, Mississippi. Fireman Branston died, Engineer John Jones was fatally injured, three mail clerks hurt, and 63 passengers shook up. service halted for hours. In Little Rock, a woman killed herself and her husband in a razor attack at their home on August 23, with no stated motive.
Holbein yesterday afternoon failed in his attempt to swim the English Channel from Cape Gris Nez to Dover after more than twenty nine hours in the water. He walked up the pier with help from friends and vowed not to try again. Frank Holmes of Birmingham began a separate attempt to swim to France but fell ill six miles out and stopped.
Bridgeton New Jersey August 29 two people died in a barn fire on the Bowentown road near Holmes farm. Aged 28? and 65 year old housekeeper Catharine Shute were found burned to death close together. The blaze broke out while Mr Holmes had left for a straw ride party shortly before. The motive remained unclear as neighbors arrived too late to help.
A young boy aged one shot his sister at the family home in Chester County. The rifle was secured in the house and the child directed the weapon at the girl before firing. Surgeons cannot locate the bullet and little hope is held for the sister's recovery.
Records continue to be smashed at Narragansett Park Grand Circuit races the free-for-all pace and second heat clocked 2.02 and 1.00 for the last half. Anaconda beat Prince Alert in two straight heats and Dan Patch is slated to try for the world record. Attendance neared 12 000 as harness fans witnessed fast times and ambitious drives.
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