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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1902
Page
2
News from across the world and nation with a mix of disasters, political moves, and notable incidents. Included are drownings in Georgia and Montana, a wreck in Ohio with deaths, labor conflicts and court actions, strikes, naval notes, floods in Texas and Illinois, and fires in New York and Ohio. The summary notes also mention railroad consolidations, theater fire in Chicago, and political figures.
Jeffries retained the heavyweight title by a knockout as Fitzsimmons collapsed while speaking after a hard eight round struggle in San Francisco. Jeffries earned 14346 dollars to Fitzsimmons 9564 in the prize fight.
The report lists Democratic and Republican nods for congress in the Sixth and Eighteenth districts, with remarks from William J. Bryan in Nantasket. It notes several deaths including Royal Elisha Robbins of the Waltham Watch Co., Isaac W. Knowles, L. S. Crum, Elihu Root speaking at Peoria, and others. It also records Potter Palmer’s estate value, Mrs. Elizabeth Todd’s 102nd birthday, and notable figures such as Dr. Charles Kendall Adams and Aupi Mam Mari.
Reports state the Bendayan sultan is to be held hostage until Moros who attacked Americans in Mindanao are surrendered. Other items note political bans on return for non-Africans, Philippine battle losses, a deadly river capsizing in China, murders of teachers in Cebu, a train robbery in Mexico, and various international dispatches.
The two nations announce an agreement pledging help for Corea. Other items note British ex-prisoners to South Africa must show at least 100 dollars to land, Japan launching a warship to seize Marcus Island, and various global tensions including France, Venezuela, and South Africa remarks.
A late 1902 publication reports 1 657 vessels built in US ports in the year ending June 30 totaling 473 981 gross tons. Obituaries note Rev Stephen J Baldwin died in Brooklyn at 67 from typhoid fever. Rev Alexander P Doyle receives 10 000 for an Apostolic Mission House in Washington for priest training and non Catholic missions. Mrs Clara M B Andrews, 32, of Brooklyn, died by ingesting carbolic acid in Germantown boarding house. Cumming Stockbridge firm in New York assigned with liabilities over 500 000. assets pending. Two men arrested in NYC tied to a Port Chester office robbery identified by trolley workers. A Bermuda sea monster at Battery Park aquarium died from injuries and sits in formaldehyde. The Anglo Japanese alliance over Corea unsettles Paris with France and Russia guaranteeing Corea's independence. Two prisoners and a sentry at Fort Sheridan disappear. Calumet & Hecla Mining Co declares a dividend of 5 per share. last three quarters paid 5, 5, and 6.5 per share respectively for prior years.
Reports note Bulgaria bans American grape vines import. Britain proposes relief of China indemnities totaling 90 million dollars. Predictions foresee a 2.5 billion bushel U.S. corn crop while Paterson anarchist case reveals assassination plot. UK debate cites Irish industry revival tied to ending social proscription. Kansas cattle fever outbreak claims over 100 in Dexter. Judge Hawley declares Senate candidacy in Nevada. Kaiser Wilhelm advised against army maneuvers in Posen. Antarctic relief steamer sails to Victoria Land. Moore interests expect 40 million from Rock Island bond conversion. Cuba policy prompts Havana naval station abandonment. St Louis airship contest offers 150 thousand in prizes. Morning Congress circulars announce ten new towns along rail cut-offs.
A heavy gale in Vancouver and surrounding regions is blamed for the deaths of 12 men believed drowned at sea or in rivers. Reports from Dallas Canandaigua and London note storms, floods, crop damage, and fatalities across multiple states and countries with widespread destruction of crops and property.
Richard Meade, a Brooklyn night Watchman, returns home to find his two young daughters dead from strangulation by twisted twine. A third child is unconscious and the mother lies comatose, suspected from alcoholism and poison. Police say the intoxicated woman may have strangled the children in delirium. the baby’s wound is life threatening. Meade's wife was previously arraigned for intemperance and released on promise to reform.
The Interstate Commerce Commission bulletin covers the three months ending March 31, 1902, detailing 212 deaths and 2,111 injuries from train accidents. Total fatalities reach 813 with 9,958 injuries across all accident types, including 1,220 collisions and 838 derailments.
In a Paarl speech General Botha claimed all of South Africa is under one flag while stating the Boers have not been vanquished. He spoke of darkness ahead but faith and hope to guide them, calling Africa their fatherland and birthright.
Matthew Killilea a well known baseball magnate died in Winneconne Wisconsin after months of illness He had not been bedridden until three weeks ago and his condition was considered fatal by medical observers His death was reported as a special dispatch to the Sentinel from Winneconne Wisconsin and Chicago papers carried the news for Milwaukee readers The prominent figure in baseball circles will be mourned by associates and followers across the region
Annie Consart and Jennie and Mamie Nelson aged ten twelve and fourteen were killed by an engine on the Seaboard Airline at a trestle crossing in Charlotte North Carolina on Sunday as they walked across the trestle this incident reported July twenty eighth.
In Paris on Sunday July 28 a 15 000 strong crowd at the Place de la Concorde and a similar number on the Champs Elysees demonstrated for and against Premier Combes decree closing congregationalist schools. Police and mounted guards struggled to control clashes as women on both sides pressed for action. A group led by Mme Reille de Mun Cibiel and de Pommerol attempted to deliver a petition to the interior ministry but was blocked by authorities. The clerical opponents and supporters clashed briefly with bayonets drawn by soldiers guarding the cordon along avenue Gabrielle.
Former University of Wisconsin and Cornell president Dr. Charles Kendall Adams died in Redlands, California after a prolonged illness from Brights disease. He was 67, leaves an estimated estate of 75000, and will be buried at Redlands Hillside.
Walter Kilner, a wealthy retired Mattoon businessman, cut his finger mowing his lawn a week earlier. Blood poisoning followed and he died Sunday after a period of great agony.
A Fourteenth Street physician faces a sleepless visitor in Atlantic City. The patient, asserting she cannot sleep, pleads for guidance. The doctor sharply retorts that closing one’s eyes is essential for sleep.
San Francisco August gathering tickets sold via Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Ry from Chicago to San Francisco or Los Angeles for 50 dollars round trip with return by September 30. Short Line between Chicago and Omaha serves two daily through trains with sleeping and dining car service. Maps and timetable info available from F A Miller General Passenger Agent Chicago.
The advertisement promotes Allen's Foot-Ease as a remedy for hot sweaty calloused and swollen feet. Sold by all druggists price 25 cents trial package free address Allen V Olmsted Le Roy New York. There is nothing more imprudent than excessive prudence Colton.
A 1900 advertisement promotes Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets promising cure for colds in one day with a money back guarantee if ineffective. It includes testimonials and notes from Beattie and John F Boyer, Trinity Springs Indiana, dated February 15, 1900, and warns readers to beware of schemers.
A two year marriage story describes persistent pain thought to stem from a turned womb. The writer reports inflammation and seeks medical advice from Mrs Pinkham urging guidance on remedies and reassurance.
Brooklyn resident Mrs Pauline Judson praises Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Sanative Wash after months of illness. She credits the remedy for restoring her health and urges others to use it and contact Mrs Pinkham for free advice.
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