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Newspaper
The Tri Weekly Gleaner
Location
Kingston, Kingston, Jamaica
Date
Jan 28, 1902
Page
8
Second Barbados vs English match opened with crowd hopeful for Creoles. Barbados posted 183 with Challenor top scoring 42. Englishmen finished day at 157 for 4 as play was to continue next morning.
Mr J J G Lewis offers the Calloden property at his auction warehouse 137 Harbour Street for sale at 12 o'clock noon. The item described is a fine property with reputation for quality and potential for a good crop yield.
A brief traveler’s guide to Jamaica prepared for tourists with practical tips on drives excursions carriage hire hotel costs carriages and livery stables. Text includes illustrations of scenery and people to aid visitors.
A cricket match in progress at Kearington Oval features the provisional alidameica team led by BE Wright against the Colts captained by MGE Gunter. The Colts were 55 runs for 5 wickets at lunch, with several players out and extras contributing. play resumes this afternoon to complete the innings.
The article lists E. E. Cox Dicks G C Gunter and others as part of the All Jamaica term. Included are VMesere E F Wright Corinne E G Mail Harrison M M Kerr Snow F A Foster G M Baines L J Cratchley C H Burton and G CO Lacton.
Mesars, Duap rley issued two photographs from the Cathedral ceremony on Saturday. One shows the clergy marching in procession and the memorial stone above the door. the other records the platform during speeches with clear faces. Prices are 64 unmounted or 2s mounted.
A city rumour last week claimed Capt. Baker and Mr. Hopkins left the United Fruit Company. A local paper published alleged developments, but the parties connected replied that the report is not true.
D Company of the Lancashire Fusiliers started firing off their annual course on the Norman Range yesterday. The detachment will remain at Camp until the musketry training is completed and then return to New Castle. No brigade drills are expected to be held this year after manoeuvres on a large scale.
A Richmond district deputation led by Dr Pringle met Governor Hemming at Headquarter House to seek urgent repair and improved supervision of St Mary roads. They urged a special grant, local committees, and use of prison labor for stone work to prevent further road decay amid heavy banana traffic and unprecedented rainfall.
An adjourned Kingston and St Andrew Poor House Board meeting debated evidence on inmate care and the doctor’s duties. Dr. Clare refused cross-examination, urging a full inquiry, while the board voted to seek government action and appoint more night nurses and a resident dispenser.
A mother credits a remedy from A. Et a of wio, 8.D., U.8.A. for saving her son. She describes dire breathing relief after dosing every ten minutes, the boy coughing up phlegm, and nearly choking before recovery. She urges others to obtain the bottle in Jamaica and Demont, luwood, lowa.
Fragmentary notes suggest a debated link between nervous factors and asthma with references to cannabis use and sleep effects. The readable portions show uncertain medical opinions and personal interpretations rather than conclusive evidence.
A letter to the editor from a member denounces Hon. D. S. Gideon for misrepresenting his position on the memorial. He defends his stance at the meeting of elected members and accuses Gideon of misleading the public. The writer urges publication before Tuesday to reveal the truth.
The Anglican Synod debated a local memorial for the late Queen. They floated options between a parochial or national memorial, with subscriptions to be sent to England or divided between national and local funds. A day of giving was proposed with one penny from each member. The Archbishop’s resolution to create a universal subscription passed.
Archbishops address on legal status of marriages performed abroad near the island, noting consuls as officers and urging clergy to guide couples to civil ceremonies if validity is in doubt. Linton and others clash over inherent church right to marry, while authorities stress civil contract and recording rules.
The Cornwall Herald reprints a dissenting memo from Legislative Council members criticizing the current regime. It urges ending hostile debates on resumption and focusing on immediate needs. The writer laments rising political noise while Jamaicans face hunger, calling for food and clothing over luxuries.
Mr. Thomas Jobo Breakspear, collector of taxes, died yesterday at 6 45 am at 10 Mes Cox s dginge Port Antonio. He was appointed in 1868 as second class clerk in the Internal Revenue Department and rose to second class collector, lately in Manchester.
The Prince of Wales escorted by officials visited Prussian princes and ambassadors in Berlin. He and the Emperor attended a drill at the First Royal Dragoons barracks, then dined with a party including Count Von Baelow and Corot Von Waldersee.
Port Antonio outlines a busy week with the Church Lads Brigade parade to the Episcopal Courthouse and return by train, Yamori arriving from Cuba and placed in quarantine, Governor to make an official visit, a levee at the Town Hall, and the Wesleyan Synod starting with a prayer meeting.
An OCR fragment describes Rigaud's Kanaoga War of Japan advertised as a bath and violet soap for skin relief. The note mentions refreshing the skin, curing ailments, relieving prickly heat, soothing sun exposed parts, and giving a velvet-like appearance.
Cloughs Livery advertises high quality carriages and turnout for parties and pleasure trips. It touts handsome expensive coaches drawn by horses, with coachmen, and promises satisfaction with cash terms and ready custom orders.
An archival line records Gunaxer Coy Ltd printing and publication activity at Office 46 Berbour Street Kingston. The snippet notes the publisher’s local office and address for distribution or production purposes.
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