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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1902
Page
1
Head of the Venezuelan Government issues a decree of general amnesty for political offenders and restitution of confiscated property. Arrests are justified as reprisals against England and Germany.
Ten German and four British cutters captured Venezuelan vessels at La Guaira without a shot. Allied crews sank three ships after seizure while keeping one vessel intact for a French claim. German and British residents were arrested except a few directors who were rescued. Public orders and amnesty followed as Caracas braces for possible further action.
A massive Caracas demonstration followed news that British and German warships seized Venezuelan vessels at La Guayra. Police released several detainees after U S officials intervened, and the government authorized German and British representation. Flags of both nations were publicly burned amid continuing tensions.
Washington reports a peaceful blockade at La Guayra Caracas port. British and German interests press for fuel and customs control. Minister Bowen negotiates releases of British and German nationals amid growing international friction. U.S. stance on the Monroe Doctrine watched by Germany and Britain as possible war talk intensifies.
Simon Graves and wife were attacked in their Salinas home by a tramp. George Allen a 14-year-old SF resident and George H Allbright a farm hand were badly wounded. Allen and Allbright are dying. Mrs Graves and Graves himself are seriously hurt. The assailant looted the house and took $1 before fleeing. The crime occurred Monday night and victims were found around noon.
John Early testified before the coal strike commission that former mine foreman Michael Grimes offered two local union presidents 2500 dollars each to secure a 10 vote resolution ordering workers back to mines. Early described plans to pay ten men, with wages and future foreman positions, as part of the scheme that faltered after union leaders declined.
A professional burglary in Pocatello Idaho entry to the Weeter Lumber office produced a blown safe with nitroglycerin. About $459 in coin and $75 in checks were stolen and the cash drawer found on a lumber pile. The Studebaker and Bistline offices were also entered but yielded nothing.
The first regular meeting of the Meagher Republican club officers and directors was held in White Sulphur Springs as D. J. Folsom was reelected president, C. W. Cook vice president, Max Waterman secretary, and E. J. Anderson treasurer. Directors appointed include D. E. Folsom, Max Waterman, KE. J. Anderson, Coow Cook, and Len Lewis.
Witness before the commission alleges he and another local union president were offered 2500 Aniece and good positions to persuade ten miners to vote to end the strike and return to work.
In Milverne California on December 10 Michael Toohey and L M McKamish two Standard Electric linemen were inspecting wires near a roadside telephone booth. Toohey was killed when a ground moisture aided a current path from the telephone line through McKamish to Toohey. McKamish survived with serious injuries.
A force of men works the International Mining company claim near Spring Hill. New discoveries show high copper assays with gold and silver. Experts say minor work could confirm the properties' value and stockholders are jubilant about the ore.
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