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Newspaper
The Harrison News
Location
Harrison, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1902
Page
1
An unreadable fragment from a medical advertisement references Peruna and a Columbus office. It hints at the ailments like cold diseases digestive issues and a claim of treating them with the product. The passage is garbled and lacks coherent details or outcomes.
A damaged OCR fragment mentions rail routes and distant places, with stray quotes about a man hiding, officials, letters, and a dinner remark. The passage cites St Louis and Oklahoma Texas routes, half a stand and notes hints of a person involved, but the readable content is incomplete and elusive.
James Younger, once part of the James gang, shot himself in St Paul after his July parole from Minnesota Penitentiary. He left letters to the press citing ill health and heartbreak from denied marriage, and his body was found in a downtown room. His parole status raised questions about remains disposition.
In Littleton near Birmingham, a race riot leaves three white men and eight Black people dead. Deputies head to the scene as armed Negroes seize a coal company powder magazine and fortify the town after a white woman is allegedly pushed from a trestle.
A Rome dispatch reports the Vatican hopes Taft Guidi talks in Manila will establish diplomatic relations with the United States. If that fails, the pope desires an envoy to Rome to ratify arrangements after Guidi talks conclude.
Richard B McCoy aged 81 dies at his Dublin home Hartford County Maryland He was a vigorous abolitionist yet opposed to negro suffrage He belonged to the Maryland legislature that met in 1861 to decide state rights He was among a group that conferred with President Lincoln on Negro suffrage the night before Lincoln's assassination
The Chicago Federation of Labor voted almost unanimously to order the striking members of the Wholesale Grocers' Employes' union to return to work Sunday while their dispute is settled by arbitration.
Washington reports the Treasury will anticipate interest on government bonds due November 1. On Monday checks totaling $2,233,000 will be mailed to bondholders.
Pittsburg Oct 20 Walter Crane long serving librarian of Carnegie Library at Braddock died suddenly Sunday of apoplexy aged 40 He was born in Rossier Scotland and came to the United States at age six.
In New York on Sunday the International Telegraphers' Union organized a lodge of the International Union of Commercial Telegraphers. About one hundred telegraphers enrolled their names and paid dues for the first quarter, with permanent officers elected.
Col. George H. Mendall, president of San Francisco’s board of public works, died in the city. A West Point graduate, he served with distinction in the Civil War as a topographical engineer.
Long Island developers led by August Belmont William C Whitney and Thomas T Hitchcock Jr buy 480 acres at about 800 dollars per acre in Jamaica Plains to establish a world leading race track with buildings and equipment ready as Morris Park ends its racing era.
Washington dispatches relay a note from Minister Bowen dated October 18 saying revolutionary forces withdrew near Victoria while government troops kept Valencia. A later update at 10 46 Sunday morning says the battle ended with no decisive result.
Wilkesbarre Pa Oct 21 anxious miners convention met with 662 delegates in Nesbitt theater to vote on President Roosevelt arbitrat ion plan. Engineers firemen and pumpmen fear 5000 strikers may not regain old jobs held by non union men. Vote to end strike postponed to Tuesday to allow leaders to speak.
In Omaha on October 20 a crowd of 500 at the First Christian church narrowly escaped a disaster when rotten timbers in the floor gave way. The floor settled five inches and the audience peacefully evacuated under Rev. Allen Wilson of Irvington, Indiana. No one was harmed.
Kingston Jamaica reports from the Orinoco that yellow fever and smallpox have broken out among Colombian government troops at Colon. The disease outbreak has caused ten deaths per day among the soldiers there.
The treasury department detected a new counterfeit ten dollar United States note from the 1901 series. It is lithographed on two sheets of paper with silk threads woven between, visible under close inspection though not deceptive at first glance.
Kronstadt paper reports the Chinese emperor has issued an edict permitting the establishment of schools in Chinese provinces adjacent to Russia where the Russian language will be taught. The notice is dated Odessa Russia October 20. The announcement highlights cultural ties and educational exchange between empires.
San Diego reports Col John C Moore a veteran writer who died at 80 from paralysis. An Englishman, he served in the Crimean War and fought for the Confederacy during the American Civil War.
Van Dusen rode Beregvpergy to victory in the Austrian prize event held Sunday. The contest is among Austria’s biggest races with a stake of 25000 dollars.
Fez dispatch reports the Algeria Moroccos frontier dispute satisfactorily settled with France gaining possession of the disputed districts it already occupied. London dispatch notes status as of October 20.
London observers report a demonstrative rally in Hyde Park as several thousand reservists from South Africa gathered to demand prompt payment of arrears and help securing employment. The October 20 event highlighted wartime pay disputes and veterans’ assistance needs.
A large scale strike by coremakers began Monday in Cincinnati Covington New Port and nearby iron foundries. The organized union, strong in industrial circles, faces uncertainty on outcomes while some expect a national ripple. Coremakers say too many apprentices are being hired, not wage-related grievances.
Washington October 18 two army officers were laid to rest with full military honors in Arlington National Cemetery Lieut Col Charles Porter a retired infantry officer who died in this city on the 15th and Capt Alfred K Fuller of the 2d artillery who died at Fort Sheridan Illinois near Chicago of typhoid several days ago
In Albany on Friday the American Humane Society held a convention focused on cruelty to animals and strategies for prevention. Chief speaker was George M. McCarthy who addressed the gathering on methods to improve animal welfare and enforcement.
Baltimore observers report that Young Corbett retained the world featherweight title by decision over Joe Bernstein of New York known as the Ghetto champion at Music Hall inside Eureka Athletic Club on Thursday night.
Commander Richard Wainright received orders from the navy department to report on November 3 to the United States cruiser Newark and assume command thereof.
The ninth bi annual convention of the German National Epworth League Union opened Thursday night at the Salem M E church. Nearly four hundred delegates from all over the United States are in attendance.
Queenstown reports the Great Western railway ordered two 25 knot steamers for service from Queenstown to Milfordhaven. The faster ships will save five hours in delivering American mails to London.
Washington reports the Army judge advocate general’s annual findings for the year to June 30 showing 19 commissioned officers tried, six acquitted, two cadets tried and convicted, 4 854 enlisted men convicted with 158 disapproved sentences and 430 acquittals. Two thousand six hundred forty five men were sentenced to honorable discharge, eight death sentences for enlisted men including murder and desertion cases. Executions occurred in three murders, with other sentences commuted to dishonorable discharge, forfeiture, and imprisonment. one case of desertion led to a three year term.
Washington officials report the naval board fixed features for the new armored cruisers. They sacrificed speed to gain power with 23,000 indicated horsepower, aiming for about 21.4 knots. The Tennessee class receives four 10 inch guns in two turrets and thicker armor to offset slower speed. A minority report hints Congress’s intent may be evaded as the board leans toward battleship design over cruiser speed.
Shanghai dispatch reports four British gunboats ordered from Shanghai to ascend the Yangtze to Man kow after Chinese authorities failed to arrest the murderers of British missionaries Bruce and Lewis in Ho Nan province. Prince Ching to confer with Sir Ernest Satow amid diplomatic tensions as officials blamed and peasants punished.
St Paul Oct 21 John H Sparks colored shot himself in the head Monday amid fear of lynching after being indicted for assault in the second degree for striking 8 year old Johnnie Niemann with a club. The boy survived, but Sparks believed people sought to lynch him as he awaited arraignment.
Groesbeck Texas October 21 A pitched battle Monday afternoon four miles from town involved two Thomasons and two Rutherfords. The dispute, rooted in rent, ended with D Thomason Robert Rutherford and William Rutherford killed while Wallace Thomason escaped unharmed and surrendered without talking.
The annual American Royal cattle show opened at the stock yards pavilion in Kansas City on Monday. Hundreds of entries from 15 states plus prize winners from British and Scottish shows are on exhibition.
Assistant Army Surgeons J Morgan Coffin of Pennsylvania and Samuel J Morris of Ohio have qualified for appointment as army assistant surgeons with the rank of first lieutenant.
At a special general meeting of the Royal St. Lawrence Yacht Club held to select a challenger for the Seawanhaka cup the club decided to accept the challenge from the Manchester club of Manchester Massachusetts.
In St Joseph Missouri on Monday the All Nationals and All Americans met with the Americans winning 5 to 3. The report notes amateurish play on both sides and highlights the level of talent displayed.
Forest City Arkansas October 21 Charles Young a Black man accused of assault and killing Ed Lewis white was burned by a mob of several hundred men. Sheriff Williams tried to intervene and Judge Hutton ordered an immediate trial. The mob seized the cell keys, dragged Young from jail, bound him, and burned him about half a mile east of town while he begged for mercy. A second Black man sought for involvement in Lewis murder remained unfound at midnight.
Marion Nolan known as the California Venus was shot dead Monday night by Edward Marschutz, who then killed himself. The couple, argued at Nolan’s home after a long love affair. Marschutz had accompanied her and insisted she listen to his words before the gunfire. Nolan rose to prominence after winning a California beauty contest before the Chicago World's Fair. Marschutz worked as a stenographer.
St Louis today reports millionaire politician Edward Butler indicted by a grand jury for paying a $47,500 bribe to Charles F Bell to aid the ten year city lighting bill passage. Eight witnesses expected, including mal witnesses Judge B G Clerk and Mockler. Butler claims innocence and says he funds jailed witnesses. Bond set at $20,000 with former delegates Helms and Schumacher released on $10,000 bonds.
The September 1902 internal revenue report shows total receipts of 19,885,870, down 1,718,778 from September 1901. Spirits rose 1,824,817 while tobacco fell 294,822 and fomented liquors dropped 1,962,167. For the first quarter of the fiscal year, receipts declined by 13,290,467 versus the prior year.
Pittsburg October 21 Involuntary manslaughter verdict returned against Mrs Ida Wilkins after her suicide attempt in an Allegheny flat resulted in the death of her husband Maj William Denny Wilkins. A shot fired by Mrs Wilkins as she tried to kill herself struck her husband in the forehead causing instantaneous death.
Denver on October 21 Judge J B Lindsay in county court sustained the inheritance tax provision of the revenue law passed by the Colorado legislature. The ruling from the estate of Samuel Strong Cripple Creek millionaire will be appealed to the state supreme court.
Nearly 400 spiritualists from across the country gathered at the Hotel Berkeley for the reception that marked the start of the National Spiritualists' Association of the United States and Canada tenth annual convention.
Brig. Gen. Frederick Grant U.S.A. leaves Chicago Sunday night for Washington under telegraphic orders from the War Department after visiting relatives since last Friday in the city.
Oct 21. Rear Admiral Henry Glass of the San Francisco naval training station was selected as the next commander in chief of the Pacific station. He will succeed Rear Admiral Casey, currently at Panama.
Washington October 21 Secretary Shaw bought and the Treasury received about 11 million dollars in bonds under his recent offer up to noon Monday.
Knoxie Tennessee October 21 report says a passenger train collided head on with a freight near Coal Creek injuring 15 people. Three trainmen and twelve passengers were hurt while none died. The wreck occurred after the freight crew overlooked orders and both engines and cars were badly damaged.
Crystal Falls Michigan October 21 John Johnson a miner from Amasa was found dead in his yard after allegedly being strangled. His wife and a Finnish man Martin were arrested and jailed pending investigation of the facts.
Hearne Texas October 21 two persons killed and 15 injured in a wreck on the International and Great Northern branch. The freight train struck the chair car as the passenger train crossed the main line tearing the car in two. All physicians were summoned to the scene and the injured will be transported to Houston.
Chicago union labor leaders announce plans to enter city politics aiming to elect a mayor aligned with labor goals and to gain control of the city council. They say united effort can secure both objectives.
Havana reports Congress adjourned until November 3. The House passed a bill granting the National Telephone Co. a fifty year concession for exclusive telephone service in Cuba.
On Monday at the Louisiana Purchase exposition in St. Louis, locations were assigned for four of the newly created U S territories Hawaii Porto Rico Guam and Tutuila. The Philippine display is planned to cover about forty acres.
Charleroi Belgium October 21 The national miners committee has decided to send a deputation to Germany and England with the aim of starting a general international movement among miners.
Paris on October 21 saw a gathering of French trades unions to discuss a general strike. The proposed actions include an eight hour day and age pensions in response to demands from striking coal miners.
Chicago officials passed a resolution expressing gratitude to Dr. Adolph Lorenz of Vienna for his charitable activities among Chicago’s impoverished children. The vote occurred at a Monday night common council meeting on October 21.
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