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Newspaper
The Perrysburg Journal
Location
Perrysburg, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1902
Page
2
A condensed weekly roundup covers U S and foreign items from the calendar, including Senate pension and appropriation bills, economic and trade notes, presidential and diplomatic moves, domestic incidents, disasters, crime and court cases, and notable gifts and appointments. Named individuals, places, and organizations appear amid broad political and social summaries.
U S minister in Seoul seeks 1 900 000 for an electric railway project. Winston Churchill named aide de camp with colonel rank by Governor Bowlder of New Hampshire. Senator Writchard of North Carolina backs reducing southern representation in national conventions. Nebraska supreme court holds marriage within six months after decree invalid. St Louis hotel keeper held liable for death of a guest in a fire, widow awarded 5000 pounds. Various notices reference Concordia College, liquor tax, and other scattered items. A Chicago board member plans a trip to Japan to wager 20 dollars. Credential presentation hints at a large display for the St Louis exposition. State tax and corporate restrictions debated amid other items.
Testimony from many claimers describes boycotts intimidation and violence tied to the strike era. Witnesses allege house bombings threats beatings and expulsion from groups linked to unions. Commission convenes amid holiday schedule in Beranton as officials dispute wage figures.
T G Dun and Co Weekly Review of Trade reports holiday trade exceeded expectations with strong retail sales across staple lines. Conditions are robust nationwide though some southwest areas lag. fuel shortages slow deliveries. US Steel Corporation expands through acquisitions, while January 1 price hikes add about ten percent on iron and steel products. Weekly failures total 267 in U.S. and 16 in Canada, vs last year.
Keokuk Iowa reports a fatal Friday night as City Marshal Coulter and Justice Mune grave were shot by Deputy Fish Commissioner George Stillwell who then killed himself. Stillwell fired after a failed arrest over disturbing the peace, wounding Coulter and Miserave before a long siege with a pursuing posse. In another item, railroad wage increases and a distant disaster tally appear in briefs.
A battered sailing disaster off Thatcher's Island left 11 dead and 10 survivors in a lifeboat from the Palmer and Crary wrecks two coal schooners. Surviving crew endured freezing cold, hunger, and exposure for three days before rescue near Highland Light. Survivors blame Crary’s mate for the collision and recount the sinking as captains tried to weather the gale. Boston readers report the aftermath and questionable medical advice offered to the distressed crew.
In a Dec 23 ruling Judge McPherson held Adams Express Co. was not a liquor dealer, as it acted only as an agent in handling liquor for a vendor. The decision overturns a prior supreme court stance, citing the delivery of liquor from Dallas Iowa to Birmingham DC and other parties.
In the South Texas Gift report for 1002, Texas holds the world record for rice reduction as Shine of the beat rice advocate lines the Rt T. Ry. An intriguing book offer will be sent on request. Numerous ad snippets follow, including Wild about calendars and a Boston Rubber Shoe Co promotion.
The article notes inflammation of the ovaries presenting as dull throbbing pain and tenderness in the lower side with heat and shooting pains. It mentions occasional swelling in the region and describes associated discomfort in medical terms.
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