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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1902
Page
1
Dispatches from Willemstadt dated December 11 claim Venezuelan authorities at Puerto Cabello fortified the town and jailed British and German consuls and other nationals. They seized property, took control of a British coal ship, and blocked escape due to engine failure. The American consul was reportedly unable to intervene.
London reports no firm news on Venezuela as Castro defies relations with Britain and Germany. A British vessel seized at Puerto Cabello raises calls for arbitration or peaceful blockade to avoid war. U.S. officials, led by Bowen, weigh options as pressure mounts from London and Paris. Congress and President show interest while noninterference remains policy.
Washington dispatch reports Minister Bowen in Caracas confirms press that all German and British prisoners have been released. This was the only dispatch received.
Three people are reported dead and one injured in a recent incident. Authorities have not released full details or identities. Investigation continuing to determine cause and context.
In Edwardsville near Wilkesbarre Pa three men Benjamin Davis John Washei and Peter Pedo died after a coupling broke during car shifting in No 3 stope of Kingston company A fourth man Anthony Zucke was seriously injured. The victims were found crushed against the stope roof and sides.
A boy was found dead with 21 pennies and three street car transfers in his pockets. An ambulance surgeon said only an autopsy could determine the cause, and he doubted the wounds caused death. Police investigated the circumstances surrounding the death.
The Pacific cable connects California soil at 10 am with Lone formality to follow a land splice tomorrow. Silver Town will sail to Honolulu as the cable comes into service by Christmas. The cable company paid 8100 in duties for instruments and initial three miles. A post office named Peters, Montana opens with W G Peters as postmaster. Glasgow presidential office starts Jan 4 with 1000 salary.
A report from Aden claims the Somali leader known as the Mad Mullah was killed by a spear thrust during prayer. The rumor circulated after a native runner brought word from Carrereo via Berbera to the coast.
John H. Schnettner, former member of the house of delegates, was convicted of bribery in the suburban franchise deal and sentenced to four years in the penitentiary. The case marks the ninth boodle disposal to date.
Special Dispatch reports Livingston division of Modern Woodmen of America convening last night. Elected officers include F. C. Fifield venerable consul J B Peterson worthy adviser W D Burker clerk J B H Wolcott banker Dan Joyce escort W Sprague watchman C E Thomas sentry A C Burg manager for the ensuing term.
Business leaders gather at the Palace hotel in honor of Clarence H. Mackay and colleagues from Commercial Cable and Postal Telegraph. Officials including Gov. Gere and Mayor Schmitz attend as the San Francisco to Manila cable project announces first section completion by Christmas, with full operation by June. Clarence Mackay pledges to complete the project as a tribute to his father and a boost to global commerce.
Stephen A. Crowe, Pat Crowe’s hotelier brother, says Pat Crowe is in Johannesburg South Africa and may surrender within weeks under an agreement with Edward Cudahy after the $25,000 reward was withdrawn. He notes an earlier temper surge when approached by Pat’s agent.
John Sheridan armed with a rifle attempted to enter the Governor J K Toole residence to kill him and other officials. Edwin Grigsby, a policeman and the brother in law, alerted authorities and Sheridan was arrested by Justice of the Peace John Steinmetz after a chase. Grigsby fled and no one was hurt.
In the wreck of a Great Northern freight train south of here tonight one engine and 25 cars were demolished. Engineer Gorham and Conductor Stroupe were injured but not seriously. The train had 77 coal cars and was drawn by two engines. Roadbed torn up for 500 feet and coal covers the roadway. The accident likely caused by a broken wheel will delay traffic for hours.
Gen. Frerer arrives with 2000 troops at La Guayra. 800 men under President Castro's brother expected at 10 o clock. Only the British cruiser Indefatigable remains. other warships have departed. Minister Hoggard and Herr Baltazzi left last night aboard Retribution and Vineta bound for Trinidad.
Manila December 11 report says Governor Daniel of Rizal province ends zones of reconcentration. Locals pledge to help police and constabulary in the campaign. Many ladrones have already been arrested and Daniel will give them a chance to cooperate.
The entire body of 140 State University students under faculty direction began an organized search today for Mrs Marshall A Harber wife of Prof Barber of natural history who disappeared from her home in Lawrence yesterday. Mrs Barber formerly Florence Barrett daughter of a retired Methodist minister she had insomnia prior to her disappearance.
Catherine Lawrence sues Frank Lawrence for divorce alleging cruelty and non support. Attorney H D Miller represents Catherine. Case filed in Livingston on December 1.
The post office department has advanced several fourth class postmasters to presidential rank effective January 1. The promotions include Nez Perce Rathdrum Sand Patt and Shoshone Idaho and Glasgow Mont.
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