02 Sep 1902
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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1902
Page
1
The Block Island signal and wireless stations were attacked at dawn as enemy forces landed under a heavy naval bombardment. Eight hundred troops deployed along the shore while marines guard the harbor, with ships offshore and multiple vessels sunk.
Dispatches received by Major General MacArthur report the capture of Block Island and seizure of facilities at Wool's Hall. Observer notes sighting of the Nearsarge and vessels near Point Tudith with signals exchanged with an airship. Reports say Brooklyn and Tne captured Block Island and prepared to establish a base there, with marines landed near Block Island to seize signal stations.
The report details a contested point over a seizure and destruction of telegraphic facilities during a naval action. It describes an Olympia crew landing at Martin's Vineyard Telegraph Company, repairing lines and restoring communication as Lieutenant Byard led a small force to secure the telegraph station. The account emphasizes the strategic value of inland communication for Nun Weket and Martha's Vineyard observation posts.
Washington reports note the Philippine Commission seeks to adopt a gold standard based monetary system under its authority, potentially creating an independent banking framework. Observers say Congress may grant this power, while avoiding direct Treasury ties, as debates over minting and dollar value continue amid Philippine governance.
A fragmented report records a September meeting involving John M. Parley and Archbishop Corrigan, urging papal appointment of a “Rigit Key.” Included are mentions of Cardinal Gotth, Serafine Vannutelli, and other cardinals, with noted attendees and a three hour discussion.
In Meriden Connecticut on Sept 2 Mrs Ele Hant age 192 years old? collapsed while visiting Mya J W Henry on Antonio Avenue, saving game here from Brook Tyr. She was placing on a bed quilt when she fell, two children and eight great grandchildren noted. Southers Railroad Merger Matter: Kentucky Frankfort Sept 2 state railroad commission pursues investigation, commissioner goes to Louisville for conference with Attorney General Clifton Pratt before taking evidence.
Report from Sept 2 describes renewed tensions as workers clash with soldiers in the New River Valley. Evictions exceed 1,000 families with many homeless, sheltering under trees and improvised tents while relief efforts and food aid struggle to reach stricken communities.
News in New York reports near end of a coal strike with close observers and political figures including Senator Thomas Platt showing openness to settlements. Mention of com operators and the influence of Clit in shaping views on the contingency plan.
The fragment describes an ongoing sixteenth week of a strike with talks and a potential settlement within a week. It references losses in a coal region, mentions a senator speaking, and notes costs of maintaining troops and mutual settlements. The readable content is highly garbled and lacks clear facts.
Angry strikes erupt at Kingston Coal Company mine in Wilkes Barre area. Workers allege a supervisor made a demeaning remark about the mine, prompting a mass walkout since Saturday. Superintendent William Williams promises action if guilt is proven. Authorities confront arson fears as a barn near Edwardville is burned, halting labor tensions amid damaged property incidents.
Vivid OCR shows Flynteen Veasela driven ashore at Port Ween. Eighteen vessels, mostly silk craft, were damaged or wrecked. Five sunk, invaders lost. Two more foundered. A score of seafarers ashore feared dead or missing. A great loss of life is feared.
New York reports that plans for prosecuting Croker were completed at a conference of Mire Commissioner Sturgis and Secretary Leary. The conclusions will form the basis for charges to be filed. A point against Chief Croker concerns alleged neglect of duty at Park Avenue fire, reportedly not urged but tied to Fire Marshal Freel's report.
Rome sept 2 government finds that a planned strike by all worker classes is not local at all. Strike leaders spread the call for a peninsula wide uprising. Authorities act with restraint as malcontent leaders are shadowed toward the frontier, where antigovernment activity is expected to originate.
In Watertown New York on September 2 a granite statue was unveiled honoring Roswell Pettibone Mowery a longtime banker merchant and congressman. Dignitaries including former Governor David B Ill and other state leaders attended the ceremony with prayers addresses and a benediction. The monument created by Aum Bt. Gamdols cost 200 and rests on a granite pedestal bearing an inscription of Mowery’s life and public service.
A New York New Haven and Hartford line steamship trip to Newport faced gunfire as a round boat was used as a target. Shots were close though not fatal, causing excitement aboard and a reported shell strike near the fort. One shot reportedly hit near the bow as smoke cleared and debris fell into the water.
An append from Minneipaux Minnesota dated September 2 reports General Hl Yourance urging Grand Army veterans to donate funds for a memorial bone for ex Confederate veterans at Mission Creek, Alabama. He argues the gesture would demonstrate that sectional divisions have faded since the Civil War.
In Cilengo on Sept 2 a naval mutiny near the training ship Phorothen sparked a massive audience as thousands gathered on the beach to watch the Marines seize the supposed enemy. About 120000 spectators swarmed the shore, police unable to contain the crowd. No injuries reported. In Ottawa on Sept 2 the Albany Ontario Tenth Battalion national guard, 280 strong, enjoys a visit by the Ottawa regiment with a parade and a review by Governor General Lord Minto.
A cable from St. Lucia reports Mont Pelew erupted Saturday night at 9. Affected villages near Le Carbet were swept by fire waves and about 200 people are missing or dead. A St Vincent sloop confirms the crater quiet but notes loud detonations Saturday. Portland, Les Saintes area ash fell on a Salvador, a vessel from Pointe a Pitre, with confusion and obscurity near Dominica.
Corperal Lloyd of the Budhoulshire regiment faces charges for the murder of an unknown man in Kansas. Lloyd, who claims American citizenship, confessed to striking the victim during a robbery attempt. He provided details of his address at 212 East Seventeenth Street, Kansas City.
The thirteenth Polish Singers' Alliance of Agnevica convened in Chicago with a concert before 2,000 attendees. Plans will be set for the next days to unite Polish singing groups across the country, as representatives await sessions. Also noted is the funeral of De Grattenrell of Texas, whose body was moved to the family home in Longview, with a Masonic delegation paying tribute at the depot.
Rochester on September 2 reports Cas siard struck by lightning during a game at Uhelps. He recovered while being carried from the field. The bolt ripped his ball and scorched the right side of his uniform as the ball broke open.
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