13 Feb 1902
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Newspaper
Pittston Gazette
Location
Pittston, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1902
Page
1
Six miners injured in a blast at the Boston Run colliery in Mahanoy City Pennsylvania. Engineer blames negligence of the miner Bevan and says wrong blasting caused the accident. One victim may die from his injuries.
In Paterson New Jersey February 18 militia guards guarding the ruins of a great fire were relieved from duty at dawn and city police took over. Mayor Minchellio thanked the soldiers as large gangs tore down walls of armed buildings and rapid progress was reported in clearing debris.
A freight train derailment near Waverly Newark injures multiple aboard. Conductor EC Jones and engineer Sepien Moore sustained injuries, with Linden resident Het euley among the badly hurt. Theodore Ferrie of Waverly helped reach the injured as a bystander confronted a fleeing assailant who fired twice but caused no further harm.
Westbound 405 of the Pittsburg and Detroit Air line struck a broken tail between Hickory and Sellersville. The train carried an engine baggage car smoker passenger coach and two sleepers. Several cars derailed and about a dozen passengers were injured with some in serious condition. Also reported Groton Mass Feb 18 Roosevelt crisis passed. President and wife in good health and plans to travel to Washington soon.
London reports a brillian scene at Guild Hall for the presentation of the city casket to Colonial Secretary Chamberlain. A large notables gathering of cabinet members attended the ceremony, with an eloquent speech by the city recorder before Chamberlain received the gold casket bearing an inscribed vellum address.
Fragmented dispatch details ongoing treaty pressures involving Great Britain and the United States. Officials discuss potential full or partial accords as talks proceed, with references to divisions within departments and the influence of foreign powers on the tempo of negotiations. The piece mentions canal employees, trade concerns, and a pharmaceutical ad insertion amid the era’s political discourse.
Fragmented 19th century text discusses a memorial from Philippine nationals urging annexation to the United States and a federal form of government. It outlines goals for justice, general welfare, and reform, with references to the Philippine Commission and political debates surrounding governance and constitutional status.
Six people die and others are wounded in a violent confrontation linked to a debt dispute. The event occurs near Miles Sickers and Mentaacce, in a hillside area described as mountain warfare. Authorities report shootings, arrests, and possible ongoing danger as reinforcements arrive.
Patchy reports from Cleveland and New York Central lines describe a wreck near Mahony and Thala injuring several passengers, with train 10 derailed and emergency crews at the scene. A subsequent New York Central incident near Jawai damaged freight cars. eight freight cars were wrecked or destroyed, passengers shaken but not gravely hurt. Economic notes mention wage strikes and a Philippine fundraising tally totaling about 721000, while Secretary Root postpones duties due to cold and seeks medical treatment.
A quote outlines Santos-Dumont’s plans for a new airship the 0 Baines and its propulsion changes. He describes Mediterranean currents as trials toward a voyage from Corsica to Calviter, then Africa, asserting confidence in a successful crossing and a rise again to steer home.
A fragmented advertisement fragment references medical cure claims and a druggist on Main Street.
A new alliance formed today in Chicago aims to defend American industry by promoting reciprocity with consumers and securing favorable railroad and wheat export legislation. The group seeks benefits for millers through policy concessions and protective measures, aligning with national economic interests.
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