11 Oct 1902
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 13 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1902
Page
1
The Grand Army of the Republic convention adjourned amid turmoil as multiple delegations accused Commander in Chief of arbitrary power and failed to secure his suspension. The dispute centered on liberal treatment of veterans and pensions with offices in question.
The note claims government print costs exceed private sector by threefold. It notes 17,000 men in navy yards earn 70 per hour more in some parts due to holidays and shorter hours, compared with Cramp yards.
Vienna Oct 11 John W Meadows a qualified dentist from Philadelphia was fined 50 and expelled from Austria under a law banning foreigners from practicing dentistry. He served as assistant to Carl Pichler a Vienna dentist and was allegedly the victim of a former employer's plot to have him extract a tooth. The judge lamented enforcing the sentence.
New York October burglars sacked Mrs A G Watkins and Miss Mabel Watkins at the Rosedale but left thousands in jewelry. They took false teeth, a silk gown, a silk raglan, several gold stick pins and an amethyst ring, and spoiled Miss Watkins souvenir spoons from Rome and King Edward coronation. An iron box held many jewels. burglars hurriedly missed noticing it. Also reported Lake Steamer Garden City burned near Bar City Michigan with a $40000 loss.
Fragmentary text mentions a feud at a church sued for marriage related issue. References to county, Maryland railroad, college and students appear in garbled form. No clear facts or names are extractable from the legible portions.
Death notices report Mia Hiefe of Brunswick died Tuesday night from typhoid fever after four months of illness. She leaves four brothers John and West Brunswick, and sisters Mrs Kate Triplett of Baltimore and Mrs Annis Rody of Brunswick. Funeral Thursday at 2 pm with Rev Biggs officiating. burial in Brunswick’s old parsing ground. James L. Cox of Union Bridge died October 7 at about 70 from heart failure. He was last of his family, once a renowned local musician. Funeral Friday, burial in Friends cemetery near Union Bridge.
The News states its stance on letters. A reader urges the Philomathean Literary Society of this city to resume sessions to ease labor capital tensions and national issues. Jemac Taylor, a trusted colored employee of Alexander Brown & Sons in Baltimore, dies at 78 after a long career spanning Moore and Murdock firms. He was born locally and moved to Baltimore at age eight.
After two days of talks with coal mine operators in New York, Governor Odell, Senator Platt, and others pushed for a five cent per ton wage increase and recognition of the miners union led by Mr. Mitchell. President Baer signaled openness, then caution, as the conference broke with plans to consult further. Odell pledged to use all power to secure a settlement amid lingering tensions.
A fire at a coal loading dock near Waukegan spread beyond control as workers rushed coal. Spontaneous combustion was blamed. In Vineland New Jersey a riot at the glass works left one man fatally stabbed and another shot. David C Applegate and Harry Dare were arrested for shooting Ralph Bambo. Burt Van Deemer was stabbed in the back and may not recover.
Disappointed by failed miner strike talks in Wilkesbarre, leaders vow to press on amid cold weather while operators foresee more closures. Third Brigade announces strict enforcement of Gov Stone’s order to arrest rioters. stockade at West Side Park houses prisoners as Ninth Regiment camps. Operators plan more collieries next Monday and may seek federal troops if protection falters. National Board Member John Fallon dismisses talk of federal troops as moonshine. Republican candidate John H Pascoe dies after two days of kidney inflammation. 51 years old, long tied to Lehigh Valley Railroad operations and local trolley projects.
Judge Hammond reported that President Roosevelt would travel to Memphis on November 19 to participate in the public welcome for Vice Governor Luke Ey Wright, who is returning from the Philippines on vacation, as of October 11.
AL Corr reports the Alcott Literary Society of G. 5S met yesterday with minutes read by Ruth Dill and a program including piano solo recitation and readings. The Clover Leaf Society held a weekly meeting with a debate on presidential rights to settle the cost question, judges ruling the negative. George T. Lewis of Frederic received a pension of 8.
Pittsburg Oct 1 A brain strained by inventing a patent air brake drove Charles Cawley and a year old boy to kill his mother Belly Cawley and sister Hannah. He fatally injured four others, attempted to kill two brothers, was overpowered and turned over to police. Victims and injuries described in a grisly scene.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.