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Newspaper
Pittston Gazette
Location
Pittston, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1902
Page
1
Great interest surrounds ongoing peace talks as ministers assemble and Boers have not yet definitively accepted the proposals. The cabinet meets amid hopeful but cautious expectations for a breakthrough.
Reports from Chicago describe a fatal shooting as Amiel Rossmat aged 19 killed his sweetheart Soph Fatal aged 17 and then fired a billet at his own. The tragedy is linked to continued opposition to the couple’s marriage. Separate items note a 99 year old man fleeing in Venango County, and a London report on a colored servant executed for murder.
Indianapolis May 27 John Mitchell president United Mine Workers to issue a formal call for a national convention to discuss the strike. Delegates likely arise from the anthracite regions and nearby districts, with about 1700 votes expected if all areas send delegates. Officials say a month may pass before delegates assemble.
In York County Pennsylvania the body of John Austin, aged 51, was found in woods near his home. Authorities report no clue to the murder as investigations begin. Meanwhile Washington says the State Department invited generals to join German maneuvers and the invitation will be accepted.
May 27 report from Glen Falls shows Pineh-Prayn Co joining strike action with over 300 mill workers out of work and many others in Adirondacks facing suspensions as related operations halt. Adjacent lines note Chickamauga battlefield camp with Cuban troops and ongoing Seventh Army detachment arrivals in Chattanooga.
New York stocks reported by Jonsan & Co show mixed movement with gains in Ontario and Western, Reading, and Union Pacific. Notable declines appeared in Copper futures and several steel producers as prices drifted in light trading on May 21 1902.
The Senate considers Cuba reciprocity with a plan favored by Platt Aldrich Cullen and Burt while Spooner Devoe oppose it. A 20 year non Cuban tariff cut is tied to a single sugar reduction, with the president given limited power over natio npolicy amid broader tariff adjustments. The house retains certain differential provisions and restrictions, as session focused onDistrict of Columbia matters.
Disorderly transcript from New York referencing Major Wakefield, Major General Chaffee, and Day as court members. Reports discuss proceedings a review by the war department, potential results, and related military and governmental actions across locations including Pretoria and Vereeniging.
The notice touts low prices on washables and clothing items including White enamel Curtain Poles with fixtures for men s Balbriggan shirts and drawers Summer Corsets in net quality and aSc boys washable duck suits with sailor collars A case of children s ripped summer vests offered at low prices with emphasis on value and savings.
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