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Newspaper
Pittston Gazette
Location
Pittston, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1902
Page
1
Washington May 3 The State Department received a dispatch from Minister Powell in San Domingo indicating a serious revolt led by the vice president. The department has asked the Navy to send a warship to protect American lives and property amid the insurrection.
May 3 1910 reports say Lodi workers stopped at Alexander and Bott dye works with no one reporting for duty Governor Murphy urged Sheriff Soley to swear in enough deputies to keep order and warned military intervention if demonstrations persist.
Venice May 2 United States cruiser Chicago did not clear the port until eight this morning after salute ceremonies. Naval staff and embassy officials observed the ship's departure as tensions and reports cross the Atlantic amid Vatican notes and political chatter in New York City and Los Angeles.
A New York Central mail train wreck is reported with multiple injuries including an engineer and a child. Witnesses say the incident occurred near a freight yard. investigators note possible misunderstanding between crew and tower signaling. Names include William Noxson, J. W. Shepards, George Smert, and others from New York and nearby towns.
Reports from Pretoria in May state Colonel Barker mentions the capture of Manie Botha, nephew of the commandant general. The battle near Rio Antonio saw General Tris Gonsaten and 4th brigade units engaged, with property losses and ongoing uncertainty about the casualty total.
President Roosevelt delivered a fifteen minute address at the New Willard hotel banquet in Washington attended by about 400. He lauded the army and navy and urged Americans to honor past and present leaders while supporting the nation’s duties overseas. Senator Loge spoke on the Philippines and other senators commented on current labor tensions and security threats in Napels amid broader wartime discourse.
The new head of the Democratic congressional campaign committee is described as a younger element in the house. She is an able lawyer and a man of wide experience in political matters.
Representative Amos J. Cummings of New York died at a quarter past 10 last night in Baltimore at the church home. His death followed illness through the current session and an April operation for a tumor. Born May 13, 1841, in Conkling, Broome County, he rose from compositor to editor and congressman, serving since 1880, with leadership roles in New York journalism and Democratic conventions.
This week the store advertises special lots designed to lure buyers with price appeal while stressing quality. The message urges customers to judge purchases by satisfaction and to consider this outlet the best place in Pittston for shopping.
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