13 Sep 1902
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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1902
Page
1
In Salt Lake City and surroundings multiple reports cite an epidemic of diphtheria delaying a public address. The Salt Lake City Board of Education raises teacher salaries amid broader Utah updates including strikes, accidents, crimes, and a murder conviction proceeding toward October 17.
Reports detail German gunboats sinking a Crete a Pierrot at Cape Haitien after seize of war materiel on September 2. Crete a Pierrot crew abandoned ship. the Panther cruiser engaged and sank the Crete a Pierrot after dispatching a small boat. Also notes on other Caribbean operations and local accidents.
The man thought to be William Wuartholin, sought for murdering his mother and lover in Chicago, is found shot in a Lowther area cornfield near Chicago. A suicide note on the body claims two Chicago murders and bears the signature Minnie Mitchell, Bartholin's fiancée. additional letters dated two years prior use MM initials.
Reports in official circles from Panama Coloma foresee a decisive interior battle within the Panama department that could shape the revolution. General Dalazur, Panama governor, seeks to lead an expedition to relieve General Morales Berti at Agua Dulce, while the national government delays engagement until Isthmus forces and 3,000 men at Ilonda arrive.
Ten miles east of Durant Oklahoma a long running feud erupted in a violent road confrontation between Rev We ZL Whaley and his sons Ernest and Alf and brothers J A Richardson J J Richardson and John Waltenburger. The elder Whaley was killed Alf Whaley was badly wounded and J A Richardson sustained a severe flesh wound.
In Tayabac Luzon province Natives led by fanatical Rios attacked Laguimanoc on September 3 with 30 riflemen and 150 bolos. Two women and a girl were killed and several wounded before a native constabulary detachment arrived and routed the attackers. They killed several followers and rounded up 700 men for questioning. One captured lieutenant claimed Rios is a direct descendant of God and untouchable.
The fifth annual International Mining congress held in Hatle elected F E L Richrida of Idaho as president and five officers including 5 Ws Bissell of South Dakota as first vice president. BD R Luckley of Missouri and Thomas I. Owing of California named as other vice presidents with Charlea W Goodale of Montana as treasurer. Deadwood and Lead City, SD chosen to host next meeting in September with exact date to be set by the executive committee.
An uncrewed switch engine at West Oakland yards was struck by a freight train, sped into a run, and leapt into the bay after 35 mph dash toward the Weat Oakland Mole. Tower workers redirected it to a side track, preventing disaster as hundreds waited for ferries and trains, with 2530 passengers aboard one line.
U S Minister Bowen reports to the state department on Aug 2 that Caracas faces extreme hunger amid ongoing war. American missionary Kevl Pond and agent Lowen request funds or provisions from America to supply cooked meals, noting cash is not directly sent to the poor.
President Roosevelt and party escaped serious injury when a trolley car struck their carriage near Howard hill in Littsfeld. Secretary Cortelyou and Governor Crane were hurt. Agent Craig was killed and driver Pratt was injured. The motorman and conductor were arrested for manslaughter.
A sweep of news items reports forest fires across Greece, a 107 year old death in Santa Monica, coal shipments from London to New York, railway injuries, mass real estate visit totals for Chicago, and various disasters. The roundup also notes political moves, accidents, and legal actions across multiple regions.
At Fort Wright Tid ersisland New Jersey Edward Roy was killed instantly by a premature 12 inch gun discharge. Harry A. Davis died later at hospital from injuries and Samuel Clevenger was severely wounded. Privates of the second company coast artillery were involved. A box of powder and mishandling near the breech caused the blast.
Verlin papers publish glowing tributes to Rudolphirchow a leading pathologist praised as the world’s neatest medicised reformer. He is described as deeply influencing modern medicine with wide humanitarian support and a large following.
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