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Newspaper
The Perrysburg Journal
Location
Perrysburg, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1902
Page
2
A compact roundup covering wartime mobilization at Fort Riley, naval activity off New England with Higginson forces guarding the coast, and Pillsbury's fleet advances. Also noted are remarks by Roosevelt on national control, uprisings and strikes, notable arrivals in New York, ship movements, fires, accidents, and economic signals shaping the period.
A compilation of crowded items reports Turkish and European affairs, cholera outbreaks in Manila, a Grant family wedding in Coburg, railway accidents in Pennsylvania, and legal rulings on divorce. It notes Taft in Manila praising loyal insurgent leaders, and stirring labor and economic updates including bottle price increases and oystermen strikes.
A Cuban senator proposes removing all United States troops from the island. Pressed Steel Car of New York reports orders exceeding 20 million dollars for new cars. Luther R Marsh, once Daniel Webster's law partner, dies in Middletown at an advanced age. John W Gates foresees unprecedented prosperity for labor and capital alike. German consular system expands rapidly in manpower and efficiency. Powers surrender to Chinese control of Tientsin after Boxer rebellion. Two Civil War governors, ex Guy Rumsey of Minnesota and ex Guy Holbrook of Vermont, are still alive. Surveys seek to map groundwater below the western United States. A 15 million dollar mortgage covers United States Shipbuilding Co assets in New Jersey. Rear Admiral Taylor warns pay boosts are needed to prevent navy disruption. A drum corps member from Joplin plays a fife once used in the War of 1812 by his grandfather. Carnegie's ten million dollar endowment largely funds original life research. Norway natives become South Dakota governors, with Charles Tierfel as executive. W.K. Vanderbilt Jr once a noted auto enthusiast. The naval training station wire site near the lakes is set for Chicago area. Immigration bureau to record arrivals to aid naturalization cases and curb questionable funds.
In Columbus Aug 27 lawmakers align on a single code bill route one committee handles all items from the special session. Speaker McKinnon convened a 24 member conference of Republicans and Democrats to push the plan while recess prospects hang on the Democratic convention.
Ciudad Bolivar in Bolivar state Venezuela was bombarded by government warships Bolivar and Restaurador. About 600 shells fired as townspeople faced casualties and destruction with British residents seeking protection from a warship. Forces loyalists and revolutionaries clash as the bombardment continues.
An attempted robbery on a Northern Pacific passenger train near Sand Point Idaho involved seven men who stopped the train, forced the engineer to uncouple the baggage car, and tried to wreck it with dynamite. The plan failed after 15 minutes and the robbers fled.
A Daily Mail dispatch from The Hague says Dr Leyda, once the European representative of the Trangvial republic, has been deposed for failing to account for a large missing Boer exchequer sum. The Boer cause is to be energized across South Africa akin to Ireland’s home rule drive.
General W Randolph urges War Department to require forts to keep gun mechanisms in order and train crews. He favors short notice target practice to show efficiency, arguing 24 hours is enough and inspectors could not find displaced gear after such drills. Officials seek energetic measures to prevent careless losses and ensure forts are ready at short notice.
Physicians in Galesburg Illinois predict heavy rains this summer will reduce hay fever cases at northern lake resorts. Travel to Michigan resorts from Chicago and by steamship will rise as people seek refuge from pollen while damp ground holds pollen.
A Kansas man names his baby Uribue Unum. the item notes he has ten living children. An accompanying remark from a Chicago source suggests the Carnegie Institute discusses philanthropy, while commenting on various hard professions.
A testimonial from Mrs J I Hasiasts of Chicago claims Lydia Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound eased severe pregnancy pains and postnatal recovery. She reports using the remedy with Pills and Sanative Wash for four months before birth and continuing yearly use for health.
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