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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1902
Page
1
Rumors in Washington connect an upcoming retirement of Lieutenant General Miles to a possible promotion for Major General John R. Brooke, noted as his senior and viewed as a point of advice in military leadership succession discussions.
Daniel Castello once partnered with P. T. Barnum in the circus. He sold his half in 1876 for 700000 and later moved into mining in the Black Hills. Dying in Chicago at a South Clark Street lodging, he had lived there a year. He was 67.
Washington May 16 The House wrestled with Philippine atrocity allegations while the naval bill drew scant attention. Mr Hepburn charged Mr Vandiver with selective reporting to attack American soldiers and defend a “miserable” political aim. He denied any order to make Lamar a wilderness.
In Madrid on May 16 a royal procession marked events for King Alfonso with dignitaries including the Duke of Connaught and princes from several European houses. Festivities featured bull fights, charitable dinners for 3,000 poor, and a program of gifts totaling around 200,000 pesetas.
Hazleton Pa May 16 1914 miners in convention voted to keep the strike of 146 000 against mine owners with Mitchell announcing the action was unanimous The decision followed debates over engineers foremen and pumpers The protest spreads possibility of a broader fight into bituminous coal regions and other industries Renewed fears of a national labor crisis accompany the vote and ensuing celebrations in Hazleton and nearby towns
French and British governments may order evacuation of St Pierre on Martinique and nearby St Vincent as Mont Pelee and La Soufriere continue erupting. Deaths rise, starvation spreads among refugees in Fort De France. food shipments arrive but delays risk more deaths. Pilgrim services held amid daybreak lava flows, while plume and fumes hinder access to La Soufriere.
In a tragic incident at Elijah Dowie’s church home, Miss Dowie, a 1 year old child, sustained severe scalp burns while using an alcohol lamp to heat curling irons. A coroner's jury found death due to accidental burns suffered Wednesday morning as onlookers prayed nearby. The event occurred amid the healer and followers at the bedside.
May 16 Havana reports elaborate program to celebrate the new Cuban republic with a banquet at the Tacon Theatre for Governor General Wood and staff, masses, displays, regattas, processions, and a public Prado dinner where six orphans receive $500 pensions. Inauguration at noon Tuesday in the palace, not public. Also notes hardware combine collapse in Birmingham with major firms withdrawing from the scheme.
The Philadelphia Record property sold at public auction in room 201 yesterday for 2,874,000 dollars. Of this, 2,360,005 dollars covered 400 shares of Record Publishing Company stock and 574,100 dollars covered 476,004 dollars of bonds. A certified attorney and S. Hi Meir guaranteed payment through Philadelphia National Bank.
Quebec reports state Colonel Jona F Gaynor and Captain W D Green fled Savannah after a US conspiracy charge. An American detective and five aides seized them in Quebec by warrants sworn in Montreal to press extradition. Green was escorted to a Montreal tug while Gaynor stayed at Chateau Frontenac before transfer.
In St Louis at the West End Athletic Club a 14th round bout ended amid chaos as Kid Abel of Chicago and Tommy Sullivan of New York fought fiercely. Sullivan appeared to win on a foul below the belt but failed to secure the decision as his manager interjected, triggering a ring melee involving police, managers, handlers, and spectators. Order was restored after a chaotic scene.
Glass factories in Pittsburgh cut operations as season closes. By next week Amer i can Window Glass Company plants and most federation mills idle. Independent Glass Company remains active until June. Cunard Line Not Absorbed. London. May 1$: Board of Trade chief Beresford doubts any contract allowing American shipping combine to take Cunard shares. National Conservatory of Art Washington Mar 16 Perkins proposes national conservatory for music and art education.
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