29 Jul 1902
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1902
Page
1
An old advertisement extols Paine's Celery Compound as nature's health booster. It claims the tonic purifies blood and strengthens nerves and digestion, offering relief from hot weather misery and nervous prostration with testimonials including Mrs. J. N. Morgan describing restored sleep and vigor after using the medicine.
Delaware and Hudson and other coal firms admit workers cull, load, and store coal near shafts in cars to dodge strikers. Strikers halted crews at Rocket Brook and Coal Brook in Carbondale, then resumed washing operations after noon. A Sunday meeting ordered a broad strike to stop all mining and washeries in the Carbondale region. Chief Rabbi Jacob Josephs of the United Jewish congregations died in New York after two years ill. American League and National League results are listed with scores, including St Louis beating Philadelphia and Boston over Detroit.
Wilkesbarre Pa July 29 F Mullahy secretary of the Stationary Fire Wells Association of Pennsylvania was arrested charged with libel. He is alleged to have printed a circular naming “unfair workmen” and posted it in public places. Bail set at 12500. supporters posted it. Authorities dispersed a mob at Duryea amid strikes as relief work begins for strikers in the Wyoming region. Federal warrants issued for about 15 in Charleston W Va for contempt of court in the Flat Top coal field injunction.
On the eve of King Humbert's murder anniversary in Rome, former US Minister William F. Draper sent a wreath to the king's tomb via Iddings. A guard of interior and veterans paid full military honors, followed by courteous exchanges. Also reported: Confederate veteran William Wilson murdered in Richmond area. De Wet arrives in Cape Town and is hosted at a semi private dinner with Afrikaners.
A remarkable collision yesterday on the Brooklyn Elevated Railroad on Adame street derailed six cars two were wrecked and several people were injured with at least two fatally. inbound crowding and misaligned signals contributed to the crash on parallel tracks when trains collided on a curve.
July 29 Mahanoy City Pa the last car of a westbound Iselei gh Valley train wrecked near Delano. 25 occupants were seriously hurt including Stephen Wacker C F Ruff Mrs Annie Paruisk Rose Sycavage Irene Hirsh Annabelle Hirsh William Stirling and Ethel Robinson. Train skidded on a curve as rails spread throwing the car on its side and dragging it briefly.
William Nixon, dressed as outlaw Tracy, attempted to charm a woman in Seattle July 29. An actress was warned of his identity, a theater reentry led to a police assault, and proprietor Joe Ham s, brother of Deputy Sheriff Jack Williams, was wounded in an earlier Tracy encounter. A photograph comparison halted further action and a near $7,000 reward for Tracy dead or alive was noted.
A severe thunderstorm and heavy rain struck Pittsburg Pennsylvania on July 29 killing Mrs. Kate Walsh and two Italian workers, Francisco Imperatora and Costello Matteo, who were sheltering under trees. The trio died from electric shock or lightning impact, while five other workers were seriously injured but expected to recover amid extensive property damage including flooded cellars and sewer overflows.
Soufriere eruption rattles St Vincent with twin tremors since last Tuesday and a tidal shock near the northeast coast. Towns empty as 6,900 fed by government. refugees settle on acquired lands in safe zones while cable repair ship Newington struggles to reach depths and weather blocks efforts.
Seism shock struck Lompoc Valley at 1055 Sunday night lasting about 30 seconds, tossing dishes and plants and sending residents fleeing. Additional shocks occurred through the night and morning. Reports from Santa Barbara and Omaha describe strong quakes with property damage and rattled bells, while Nebraska and South Dakota towns felt lighter tremors with windows shattered in places.
A. M. Rothschild head of A. M Rothschild & Co. shot himself at his Chicago home amid acute insomnia and temporary insanity. He died after the gunshot wound to the head. Servants soon found him in the bathroom with the revolver nearby. a physician could not help.
Dispatch from Port au Prince reports General Colin with 2000 troops repelling Firmin's landings. Firmin forces retreated after a skirmish, 20 killed on one side, 60 wounded, casualties on Firmin side unknown. Haytian ships and forces remained in action amid ongoing fighting.
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