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Newspaper
Pittston Gazette
Location
Pittston, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1902
Page
1
London dispatches report the cabinet will consider an expected House of Commons announcement that all Boer delegates except Christian De Wet are ready to accept British terms. Authorities deem the struggle practically over as Field Cornet Vistue and others surrender to the British at Balmoral.
Washington May 26 The Navy Department received today a dispatch from Commander Berry of the United States warship Dixie at St Lucia reporting Mont Pelee still active but no new damage. The Dixie is discharging stores at Kingston where provisions remain in hand for months. Refugee care and shelter for about eight thousand people are under local authorities.
In Vienna on May 26 a violent protest is reported as Poles denounce Kaiser’s gift statue of Frederick the Great. Historian Aske sty notes Polish sources and ties to Koscieski Pulaski and other figures while referencing United States figures and a May 10 1770 letter to Marquis de Lafayette.
French battleship Gaulois arrived in New York after leaving Annapolis escorted by US cruiser Olympia and battleships Kearsarge and Alabama. Report mentions brigands attacking pilgrims near Constantinople and loss of baggage, with a stock market and railroad notes scattered across the same wire.
Henry C McCormick, attorney general of Pennsylvania under Governor Hastings, died at his Williamsport home at 2 20 PM after a weeklong illness from blood poisoning due to contact with a poisonous vegetable on a Virginia plantation. Born 1846 in Lycoming County, he studied at Dickinson Seminary, was admitted to the bar in 1866, served as Williamsport city clerk, represented the Sixteenth Pennsylvania District in Congress, and was appointed attorney general in 1905.
New York May 26 The general Assembly decided this morning to hold its next meeting at Los Angeles. Fort de France reports two earthquake shocks this morning causing heightened alarm among natives. Paper workers at Union Bag and Paper Co in Dalston New York strike, demanding a ten percent raise.
From Falmouth May 4 1902 Tyrrell Faye reports Father John’s Medicine praised by an eminent specialist for throat and rheumatic relief. Claims cure ranges from rheumatism to neuralgia with rapid results and physician advice offered free, product sold by Hovey in Howell and local druggists.
Settlement discussions escalate in New York as miners and operators are invited to a federal committee meeting. The aim is to resolve wage and safety disputes, with both sides preparing to present evidence and potential concessions.
A chaotic May convention erupts as President Kel faces a restless assembly over debated measures and alleged dishonesty. The scene includes a gavel snatching incident, calls for recognition, and party tensions across delegates from Hanover Street to Wells. The report notes religious and academic figures attending and mentions broader political stakes.
A French diplomatic party arrived in Washington to attend ceremonies and meet officials. They toured the city, took photos, and visited the White House area amid warm weather before attending a lively reception. Rain dampened the outbound portion of their trip as the group departed after an active afternoon.
May 24 Fort de France Martinique reports Mont Pelee erupted with a lava torrent racing down the slope destroying Basse Pointe. New fissures opened in the sea of the mountain. Residents seek safety as hundreds flee to St Tala and Guadeloupe. many destitute.
The report details widespread disruption in Kingstown and nearby, noting flour and sugar shortages, scarce potatoes, and failing harvests. It describes ongoing recovery efforts after a major disaster, with many funerals, evacuation, and cautious work to stabilize the site for rescuers.
An advertisement touts low prices on men Balbriggan shirts and drawers, ladies corsets, and PoraSc boys washable duck suits in deep sailor color, highlighting value and size range for summer wear.
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