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Newspaper
The Harrison News
Location
Harrison, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1902
Page
1
A fragmented notice reports an elder abuse allegation with unclear details and involved parties not fully readable. The item signals local concern and requests attention from readers for potential follow up or remediation.
Corinth Mississippi September 29. Tom Clark alias Will Gibson a young Negro confessed to assault murder and robbery. He admitted killing two men on an excursion train in Mississippi and stealing $1500 from a physician. Crowds torched him after his confession.
The annual report by Commissioner Eugene F. Ware shows 999 446 names on the pension rolls as of July 1, with 738 809 soldiers and 260 637 widows and dependents. It lists 50 128 death notices among old soldiers and a projected death rate of about 40 000 next year, while noting total pensions paid at 137 504 268 and a bureau cost of 3 590 529 for the year.
Petitions circulated nationwide by American Federation of Catholic Societies ask President Roosevelt to use his good offices to settle the coal strike. Federation leaders include at least 500000 members with bishops McFaul of Trenton and Messmer of Green Bay advising. The request asks for no political interference, only a personal appeal to aid a settlement.
Washington reports an additional operation on President Roosevelt for an abscess in the left leg. Surgeons incised the cavity exposing a slightly affected bone, aiming to relieve tension and drain the wound. Doctors express confidence in a speedy recovery and expect him on his feet soon, with several physicians present and monitoring his progress.
A second expedition led by Captain John J. Pershing sails from Camp Vi Caras toward Maciu Island Mindanao to assault the Moro forts. The force includes infantry cavalry artillery and engineers to build a pontoon bridge and corduroy trail while rafts may be used to strike from the lake side. The assault date is not set. The Sultan of Butig was captured and later released and aided American logistics with horses.
San Jose reports Professor Campbell of Lick Observatory says the comet, first seen September 1 by Perrine, has grown in brightness and become naked eye visible. Its position on September 28 places it near Alpha Cassiopeiae and on September 29 about two degrees south of Beta Cassiopeiae. It will enter the Milky Way, then move toward Alpha Cygni by October 6, increasing in brightness and approaching the sun in early November.
Harrisburg Pa Sept 29 Governor Stone ordered the Sheridan troop of Tyrone to report to General Gobin for duty in the anthracite strike territory. The troop left Tyrone Sunday night by special train under orders to reinforce the 13th regiment.
Fifteen hundred workers of the New Orleans Street Railway Co. struck Sunday morning over higher wages and shorter hours after the company refused their demands.
Mt Etna vents steam near the 1992 eruption site and two new craters appeared on Stromboli in Sicily. In St Louis, theater manager Thos Hawkes of Paris died at the city hospital from hemorrhage of the lungs, after years guiding the Burmese trio troupe.
McKeesport Pa September 29. Eight men were injured when a furnace top blew off at the Duquesne plant of the Carnegie blast furnaces. Five are dead, three died Sunday, and the remaining three are in serious condition with doubtful recoveries.
Fire in upholstering shop of A. E. Kennedy on Connecticut avenue destroys over 30 pieces of White House furniture along with curtains portiers and heavy plate mirrors. Estimated loss about 5000 dollars. No known historic pieces damaged.
Grand Forks North Dakota September 29 Nels Johnson a harvester was killed in a fight at Park River Sunday between Indians and whites. A group of ten Indians with families camped near the river. Harvesters visiting the ramp that day reportedly drank heavily and the Indians fired at passing citizens. A posse formed after the shooting led to the arrest of the Indians who were jailed.
In St Joseph Missouri on Sunday night dynamite was placed under the steps of a store run by Columbus Walton and exploded with great force heard twelve miles away. The main structure was destroyed but the Walton family escaped harm. Estimated loss about five thousand dollars. Police have no lead.
Mrs. Helen Dickson was choked to death and her niece Miss Helen Robertson assaulted in a Mobile home early Sunday. An unknown man, likely a Negro, climbed in, attacked, and fled after being frightened by Robertson's scream. Robertson’s father warded off the intruder. Mrs. Dickson died several hours later.
Washington reports that despite Cuba’s request for troop withdrawal officials expect the move only after completing a permanent treaty under the Platt amendment. The amendment and Cuban constitution require a lasting accord in which both governments assume defined obligations.
Vice President George G. Ward of the Commercial Cable Co arrived on the Celtic and states the United States will be able to open cable communication with Manila by July 4, 1903. He made the remark during his Pacific Cable visit in New York.
Peat cut from local swamps near South Chicago and dried for use as fuel may enter the market as a coal rival if current experiments prove successful. Researchers test burning efficiency and heat output, aiming to provide a cheaper energy source amid high coal prices.
Memphis scene reports Joseph Emers of Vicksburg Miss shot Rosa Borodisky Sunday afternoon then turned the weapon on himself. The wound to Emers appeared fatal. The incident follows tremor reports tied to the fehuantepec National railroad tremor area with early quake echoes.
In St Louis on Sept 30 during the first day of Robert M Snyder's bribery trial tied to the Central traction bill, the state won every objection. Snyder refused to plead, a not guilty plea entered. Jury selection began Tuesday to test residency issues. Folk seeks Missouri residence while defense argues Snyder lived in New York. Penalty for the crime ranges up to seven years in the state penitentiary.
The Hominy Trust reports plans for a new cross state company to manufacture cerealine. Addison N Nordyke of Indianapolis and William George of Aurora Illinois will back the venture, with incorporation expected in two weeks. Existing mills in Montezuma Indiana and Illinois are involved, outcome of state location undecided.
Andrew Freedman severed his active connection with the National League and the New York baseball club. John T. Brush, former Cincinnati owner, assumed controlling interest and will succeed Freedman as president at the next annual meeting. Freedman may retain some stock but withdrew from NL councils.
Secretary of War Elihu Root arrived in New York on Monday night and dismissed rumors of his retirement. He said he had given the matter no thought, does not intend to retire, and when he decides there will be a resignation and full public knowledge.
Havana Sept 30 At a secretaries meeting President Palma announced plans to ask the senate to solemnize October 10 the 1868 war start by distributing 15000 dollars to poor Cuban soldiers and widows of soldiers.
A special dispatch reports that Queen Marie Christiana mother of King Alfonso wed her master of the horse Count de la Escosura in Austria recently. The claim notes the union occurred during the queen’s stay in Austria and indicates a notable royal liaison.
Saginaw Michigan September 30 Governor Bliss signed the act creating the commission that names former Secretary of War R A Alger United States senator to replace the late James McMillan.
Washington on September 30 reports the librarian of congress has named a chief of the division of manuscripts earning 3000 dollars and a chief of the division of music earning 2000 dollars.
Pittsburg Sept 30 The Independent Glass Co which dissolved about ten days ago is now assured to reorganize but not along the old company lines It will be a closer corporation with tighter ownership and control.
Gen. Von Gossler former Prussian minister of war died in Danzig on Monday night He was born in 1841 and served as minister of war from August 14 1896 to August 22 1902 His death marks the end of a long military and political career with service across the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
John M. Fisher, head of J. M. Fisher & Co., pleaded guilty in district court to nine indictments accusing him of defrauding customers by means of the United States mails.
Paris reports Emile Zola, famed novelist and defender of Dreyfus, died from asphyxia due to a defective stove in his Paris bedroom after returning from Medan. Mme Zola, initially ill, survived after hospital care. London and Paris press mourn the writer's death as a loss to 19th century literature.
Springfield mass September 30 a movement begins to form the People s Coal league an organization aimed at electing on November 4 a congress to handle the coal question platform we demand that the federal government own the coal mines and administer them in the interest of the whole people.
Ashland Wisconsin on September 30 reports the Jones and Adams coal dock gave way causing about 9000 tons of anthracite and bituminous coal to spill into the bay. The dock suffered damage expected to cost thousands to repair with approximately 2000 tons recovered and a loss around 45000 dollars.
Mayor Collins calls a Wednesday conference of Boston leaders to seek ways to relieve the coal shortage and head off suffering among the city's poor.
In Peshtigo Wisconsin on Monday morning Gust Z Seifeld a local farmer was shot and killed by his son who reportedly acted to protect his mother after the father began pounding her. The incident occurred early Monday and the son admitted to the shooting.
New York on September 30 reports nearly completed plans for a vast lead combine to include all major U S manufacturing firms. The venture would wield a capitalization of at least 60 69 million dollars as it assembles key producers under a single umbrella.
The New Mexico and Pacific Railway Co was incorporated in Santa Fe on September 30 by St Louis capitalists. The firm plans a line to the Pacific coast along the 37th parallel, aiming to connect New Mexico with western markets.
St Louis police arrest Jack Fickler Tom Conniff Jerry Kahler Jerry Creedon and Emma Higgins on charges tied to the Koelling registered mail pouch robbery of December 17 1901. Arrests follow confessions by two convicts serving seven year terms at Jefferson City and involve alleged accomplices in the city registry office and a saloon.
Harrisburg dispatch reports the 4th regiment added to two forces on duty in the ant iite strike area. Sheriff Dietrick asked Gen Gobin for troops in Northumberland county. Gov Stone authorized the move after a telephone briefing. Part of the regiment to Shenandoah and remainder to Mount Carmel. Two companies had already been in the field for two months.
The steamer Managua reports strong earthquakes on September 23 from Puerto to Barrios to Santo Tomas Guatemala and from Little River to Belize. Shocks lasted three minutes, felt along the coast with Guatemala City near the center. Wires down between Guatemala City and coast.
In Passaic New Jersey on Sept 30 a company is being formed with $50,000 capital to develop and work peat deposits in Somerset County. Organizers include Ed Terhune and heirs of the Terhune estate who reside in Passaic. They control 200 acres of peat and plan a plant and business when incorporation occurs.
Secretary Shaw announced in New York that banks will not be required to carry a reserve against government deposits secured by government bonds. The change will release over 30 million dollars on Tuesday, increasing liquidity.
London on September 30 reports Archbishop Temple unveiled a tablet and three windows in Cranbrook parish church. The artifacts honor Rev. W. Eddy who served as vicar from 1589 to 1616, and were erected by R H Eddy of Boston, Massachusetts.
Washington Sept 30 final figures show rural free delivery estimates totaling 12,655,800 dollars, up 5,126,400 from current year's appropriation. Also from Puerto Militer Sept 30 Rt Adm Sumner reports arrival at Puerto Militer aboard flagship Iowa after circuit of South Atlantic station.
Captain Andrew Dunlap is detached from duty as inspector in charge of the Tenth lighthouse district and ordered to sail from New York on October 11 for San Juan Puerto Rico to serve as commandant of the naval station there.
El Paso Texas September 30 noted pianist Guillaume Seurlet who performed before European nobility and served as court pianist to the mikado of Japan has died in El Paso where he had traveled for his health.
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