27 May 1902
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1902
Page
1
A reader praises Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Sanative Wash for relief from ovarian pain headaches and general weakness claiming lasting benefit for years. The testimonial warns against other medicines and promotes the product as the best remedy with a $5000 forfeit for authenticity.
Wilkesbarre May 27 Operators optimistic after polls show engineers pumpmen likely to strike if eight hour day demand unmet. Hazleton district leaders expect full walkout Monday unless concessions are granted. Nonunion replacements sought. firemen housed at mines to avoid disruptions. Incidents include a shot at Duncan Moorehead and a mysterious fire at Empire breaker amid rising unrest.
A Senate committee report opposes giving the president sole choice of Isthmian Canal route. It argues the proposal binds the United States to unkeepable obligations if treaties with Costa Rica and Nicaragua are ratified and accuses Colombia of delaying and insincerity. The report warns ratifying would threaten canal value and provoke international tension.
Walter Mather ten years old watched five bears on Stalin pier when a bear stretched a paw grabbed his leg and dragged him into the cage. The foot was severed from a tendon and the bear was parched aside as bystanders acted.
Pretoria dated May 27 reports no solid basis for South Africa peace optimism. Vereeniging talks drag on as delegates cling to differences with the government. A stubborn minority favors renewed hostilities, while a decent majority seeks continued negotiations until a clearer outcome emerges.
Washington May 27. The house naval affairs committee heard on submarine torpedo boats with Rear Admiral George W. Melville declaring he does not believe in submarine boats and would halt further development until existing models prove practicality. He favors battleships and heavy cruisers, a view echoed by Commander Francis E. Bowles.
A conference in Chicago on May 27 between National Civic Federation members and union leaders discussed further arbitration of the anthracite strike. President Mitchell of the United Mine Workers met Federation leaders and Longshoremen's Union officials. A plan to convene another talks in New York and seek Hanna's approval was floated, with no details from Mitchell. Prominent Pennsylvanian dead in Williamsport, Thor Henry McCormick, former congressman and attorney general, died of acute Brights disease with blood poisoning after a brief illness.
Generals Corbin, Young and Wood have been invited by Emperor William as personal guests to attend the German military maneuvers next fall. The offer follows initial overtures by General Von Pressen during Prince Henrys American visit, now formalized and accepted by the three generals.
Castries on St Lucia reports Mont Pelee still active but no life within its reach as of late May. Fort Defrance quiet after population exodus to colonies. Martinique and St Vincent victims total about 1,700 dead and 600 wounded with 4,000 homeless. Relief is ongoing and sugar plantations suffer damage. Some plantations like Georgetown and Chateau Belair escape damage.
In Mindanao near Camp Vickers two American soldiers, Second Lieutenant Humber and Sergeant Walling, spotted a Moro with a flag of truce. The Moro attacked Walling with a creese, severing his arm. Humber fired but the revolver misfired, the Moro fled. General Davis orders require eight armed men for any camp departure.
Mrs. John Anstine aged about 50, wife of a farmer near Red Lion, was found in woods behind rails near her home last night. Her head was crushed, face and neck cut, dress torn. She had been walking home from Red Lion. family began search at dusk and found the body. No suspect yet.
Washington May 27 Senate debate centers on lynching in the United States. Senator M Gallinger of New Hampshire offers a resolution for judiciary inquiry and possible federal remedy. He cites statistics showing 2,653 lynchings in 17 years and notes cases beyond the South. Other senators discuss constitutional authority and the scope of federal action.
A military balloon near Augsburg Bavaria was struck by lightning on Sunday night at 500 meters altitude. Lieutenant Vor Hiller occupied the basket and telephoned observations to ground. The balloon burst into flames and fell. Hiller broke bones in both feet but was otherwise unhurt.
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