26 May 1902
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1902
Page
1
A stark warning urges immediate measures as time slips away this season, signaling heightened suffering and potential death without prompt intervention. Authorities stress rapid steps to mitigate harm and protect vulnerable communities this period.
An early 1900s claim promotes Paine's Celery Compound as a cure for nervous prostration insomnia rheumatism neuralgia and dyspepsia. The ad asserts physicians prescribe it and that it purifies blood builds tissue and restores energy for summer. It urges readers to begin today to gain vigor for the season.
A May 26 march near Famaqua, Pa, threatens action against striking miners now working as farmers. About 30 youths were left jobless when the Meyers and Smith washery closed, and local strikers are said to be hired by Mahanoy City’s postmaster David Graham. Farmers accuse miners of taking lower wages than summer farm hands, with poor board. Also notes baseball results and a brief mention of a new fast fiber bridge project.
Washington May 26 indications the senate will devote another full week to consideration of the Philippine bill. A vote is not expected before mid next week. Senator Burrows spoke in advocacy. Patter and Bacon are among expected speakers this week. There is opposition from Republican elements to tariff reduction despite efforts to secure enough votes for a rebate measure. Madrid May 26 the cabinet will meet tomorrow and resignations are expected from Senor Canalejas and possibly Moret and other ministers.
Earth emits fire and smoke observed at Pedraso near Oporto with fissures spouting flame as a tornado accompanies the spectacle. Lisbon reports the event dated May 26, suggesting a connection to volcanic activity in the West Indies.
Reports from Wilkesbarre and New York detail rising labor strife as miners and coal operators weigh legal and public safety stakes. A May 2 report notes churches urging restraint while payrolls sit idle and offices desert, amid ongoing strikes. A second city meeting may probe new settlement plans as both sides reassess core issues and public welfare considerations.
United Mine Workers adjourned after ordering a general West Virginia and Virginia strike to begin June 7. Demands call for 14 to 22 percent wage increases, with 125,900 miners idle in the two states. Also notes anarchist conference in Berlin and Charleston Exposition closing plans for May 31 in Charleston.
Fragmentary OCR describes May reports of a northern torrent and a mountain slope collapse at Bagse Pointe. Authorities warn new fissures opening on the mountain side endangering remaining town structures and residents.
A British report states Ambassador Lord Pruncefote has died. Physicians note the death occurred amid illness and the embassy plans to provide an escort. The funeral will be a state character with substantial embassy messages reported. A large number of messages have been received describing the event.
Daniel Hill a wealthy real estate owner and partner in the Philips Company on the Chicago board of trade was shot early yesterday while in bed. Six shots were fired three taking effect with one behind the left ear one in the nose and another shattering the right arm. Mrs Hill heard the door forced and shouted for help as three men rushed the room and escaped before police arrived.
Pennsylvania Railroad officials witnessed the Rat tan river span shift 15 feet in 21 minutes as traffic paused on the double tracked six-span bridge. The move supports New Brunswick track elevation plans, with a taller stone bridge and four tracks to replace it.
In Rome on March 26 the Pope received Cardinal Martinelli who reported on his mission and the status of the church in the United States.
In Washington a grand ceremony unveiled General Count de Rochambeau’s bronze statue as French and American crowds mingled in a joint display of flags and music. President Roosevelt delivered the welcome, with a Marine Band performance and Marseillaise as French and American casualties joined in salute. Two coastal vessels ran aground near Muskeat Channel in Vineyard Sound, risking breakup amid heavy seas.
Disturbances occurred during wreath laying at Pere la Chaise Cemetery in Paris yesterday. Wreaths carried sed itious inscriptions and red flags. 44 arrests were made. Arrestees likely to be released soon.
Manila May 26 Major L W T Waller and Lieutenant Jobin H A Day of the Marine Corps were not convicted of murder after a court martial for executing natives of Samar without trial. The Reviewing Authority General Adna Chaffee expressed disapproval of the court findings in both cases. The Navy press reported lower court actions and noted ongoing negotiations and peace discussions in South Africa with New Zealand’s Premier R J Seddon reporting favorable talks with Lord Kitchener and Lord Milner, suggesting no new New Zealand contingent is needed.
London May 26 King Edward approves conferring the Most Noble Order of the Garter on the Duke of Marlborough, succeeding the late Earl of Kimberley who died in April leaving a vacancy among knight companions. The order is restricted to sovereigns and senior nobility of the United Kingdom. The court martial of Chicago officers in Naples continues with strict secrecy and findings not to be released until the U.S. government weighs them. A 1500 pound bull with a magnet nose swam the Delaware River from Philadelphia to Camden, then vanished. police spent hours searching the riverfront.
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