07 May 1902
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1902
Page
1
Jefferson Davis, governor of Arkansas, issues a pardon to Andrew Thompson, a colored man, on the condition that within 20 days he becomes a citizen of Massachusetts. The order grants a full and free pardon contingent on relocation and naturalization requirements.
A dated list details charges against U S troops in 1901 03 including torture and harsh treatment of natives in Luzon towns such as Dolores Lagui manoc Lucena Tayabas Pazbilo and Candelaria. Specific incidents include water cures theft of a pony forced card games and a three day guard house confinement with no food or water. Lieutenant George De G Catlin is named in several specifications.
Rear Admiral William Sampson died in Washington at 5 o'clock yesterday afternoon after a cerebral hemorrhage. He had been semi conscious for several days, with Mrs Sampson and his married daughter at the bedside. His two sons Ralph and Harold and attending physician Dr Dixon were present.
Leaders of major anthracite roads and key independent producers held a several hour conference in New York to discuss the strike and reportedly take action favorable to miners. The gathering included officials from Lackawanna Delaware Hudson Reading Ontario and Western and Erie, with assurances tied to stock strength and a Morgan firm pledge that no strike would occur. Mitchell denied peace rumors upon arriving in Scranton stating he had no contact with operators Civic Federation or any representing them since the operators replied last Saturday.
At the 90th annual commencement of Princeton Theological Seminary held yesterday in Princeton, N J the Hebrew fellowship of 600 was awarded to Albert B Dodd of Greenwood Missouri The bachelor of divinity degree went to George S Stark of Baltimore the sole colored man among the seniors and the only one of his race to receive the degree Other fellows were named for New Testaments 500 to George J Russell Montclair N J and George S Green fellowship in church history 400 to Benjamin F Paist Jr Cornwell s Pa
The report describes Wilhelmina conditions and a rising temperature toward midnight with no observed cessation since last Saturday. The text notes normal conditions but shows persistent change around the observed period, indicating ongoing fluctuation.
A congress hearing on the Philippine policy features calls to reveal both sides of the story and to hear witnesses from prominent figures. Beveridge defends fairness, while Turn er attacks military methods. Atlantic City adopts a new charter amid political battle. Fires blame incendiary suspected in West Chester cattle burn.
Report from Connellsville May recounts a fatal shooting of Callahan near Qundar Man. Myrtle Stevens, released by attackers, fled home in terror after two alleged assailants James Finney and James Washington were arrested. Callahan’s body found in a field. Stevens in shock. ensuing pursuit and confrontation described.
May 7 report says Margaret Taylor, kidnapped in 1898 by her aunt Miss Clara Taylor in Bodringhem Italy, has been located by Ambassador Choate. Letter of introduction to Ambassador Meyer at Rome was provided to Cincinnati detectives. Extradition against the aunt is sought. authorities weigh prompt recovery against legal action. A separate note recalls James J. King of Meadville Pa dying after injury on a Hocking Valley train near Delaware Ohio.
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