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Newspaper

Pittston Gazette

Location

Pittston, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1902

Page

2

Court rebukes findings in Waller court martial

Manila May 26 The court martial that tried Major Waller and Lt Day for executing natives of Samar without trial has been publicly disapproved by Maj Adna Chaffee reviewing authority. The findings are not fully approved. Waller’s act is seen as retaliation, while Day’s conduct is judged with caution. The report notes Waller’s illness and consultation with General Smith and maintains the need to uphold military honor and law. Also mentions bond settlement in Kansas and other brief items.

Manila W. T. Waller John HE. A. Day Marine Corps Samar Wade Publi Adna He Chaffee Weter Hamar Waller Mator Waller Day Day Shoul United States Kansas City St. Cale Dondholders Ste Osceola

Mob Hangs Murderer at Paris Bridge After Jail Siege

Abe Withierup, convicted killer of William Grow, was seized from Paris jail by a mob of over 300, who marched to the north edge of town and hanged him at the bridge. Sheriff Clark and deputies resisted briefly before the crowd overran the jail, disarmed guards, and carried Withierup to the bridge where he was executed. The mob then dispersed quietly.

Paris Abe Withierup William ‘Grow James W. Clark Martin Clark Polk Masterson Jall Stockade Sully Sherif Witherup Witherop

Attempted assassination of prince during district riot crackdown

Reports describe a violent suppression by Vilna forces led by Lieutenant General von Sroor and M von Plehwe targeting political prisoners deemed exempt from punishment. Prisoners whipped at Birstock and nearby towns. eighty arrestees tied to revolt in private buildings. Followers around Insulin plotted release. troops dispersed the unrest, with townspeople in the Casetas baying for alleged innocence.

Caar Insulin Ghirzel Nthe Caetas

Mrs M E Olmstead Firm Favorite of Washington Elite

Mrs M E Olmstead wife of Representative Olmstead of Pennsylvania is a leading spirit in Washington society and noted for popularity among congressional elites. The article highlights her prominent role in social and theater circles.

Washington Isles M. E. Olmstead Representative Olmstead Pennsylvania

Storm Kills Six as South Towns Hit by Severe Weather

A cyclone swept through the south Tina Cyetone area causing six deaths and numerous injuries. In Spartanburg county a storm damaged five houses, upended buildings, and left power lines down as residents felt their homes rock. Jonesville and Union reported significant impact with residents noting fallen trees and disrupted streets.

Tina Cyetone Columbia I Spartanburg Couny Pavol Jonesville Union

Pruncefote's Death and Diplomatic Arrangements Reported

Fragmentary notes describe funeral details for Pruncefote and mention the bel lah embassy in Washington. The piece references Lord Paunceforte and German envoys, plus earlier British diplomatic ties since 1490, with social and labor unrest and a bakery strike nearby. The damaged text also blends advertisements for patent medicines and local commerce.

No Loss of Time Remedied for Cholera and Tired Skin

Fragmented ad text describes a remedy called Chamberlain's Colle Cholera aut Diserhora and promises relief with sugar to ease purchase. Mentions merchants Marror Beck & Roberts and Ash's Garden Tools at Piston a Weat Fattston Garden tools at Ash's, N, Mal with dubious guarantees.

Chamberlain's Colle Cholera Sule Marror Beck & Roberts Ash's

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