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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1902
Page
1
Scranton reports the anthracite strike commission nears final miner presentation after nineteen days and about 160 witnesses. Judge Gray states the panel assumes coal companies can pay fair wages and will hear miners on affordability if firms dispute wage increases.
Rockland Maine December 16 A Boston tug Clara Clarita captained by Soren son resumed efforts to raise the steamer Davenport and during the day saved the sixteen crew members of the wrecked tug Astral who had been stormbound on Mount Desert Rock for days. Several frostbitten but none seriously hurt.
Washington December 16 The house passed a senate bill approving a union railroad station in the city costing 4 million dollars to be built north of the Baltimore and Ohio depot site with a large plaza park. The government would pay 2.1 million to railroads and funds for the plaza. The house also approved an urgent deficiency bill funding foot and mouth disease eradication in New England. It also authorized allotment of New York Indian lands and a court review of the Vaden Land Company claim with potential purchase up to 200 thousand dollars for Indian benefit.
Congressman Esch of Wisconsin introduces a bill to authorize the secretary of war to establish a United States and national troops camp near Camp Ugi as Wisconsin. The measure authorizes 370000 dollars for the project.
Advertisement for the Northwestern Telephone Exchange Company touts copper circuits with prompt reliable service and varied rates. It urges the public to try their offerings, including night rates from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. and short-call options.
London reports that parliamentary papers subdued some of the public urge for quick action. Britain justifies coercive measures against Venezuela while fearing German moves could threaten U S friendship. Newspapers urge arbitration as a path to settlement, hoping to avoid wider conflict.
The Matin dispatch from Caracas notes many British and German residents met President Castro to voice support for Venezuela. Castro urged calm as Caracas press runs violent anti British and German pieces. Released prisoners head to Curacao to join Matos. England and Germany cited. Venezuela claims 32,249 Mauser rifles 9,000 Remingtons and some cannon ready.
Buenos Ayres reports official denial of any Argentine intervention in the Venezuelan affair while press voices protest over Anglo German fleet actions. Deputy Martinez condemns powers brutalizing weak nations and urges a South American mutual defence and independence pact resolution sent to a committee.
Antwerp reports a Caracas dispatch stating President Castro faces increasing difficulty as a new revolution appears imminent. General Matos refuses to cooperate with Castro against the allies.
Berlin reports the foreign office says Italy will participate in the blockade with the allies and a portion of the coast will be assigned to Italian ships. Venezuela proceedings thus become tripartite in every respect.
Cable dispatch from Willemstad reports the British flag now flies over the fort at Puerto Cabello. It also states President Castro has granted amnesty to El Mecho Hernandez Parados and other revolutionary leaders.
In St Charles Illinois five people were seriously injured when hundreds crowded into the Roche building for an entertainment caused main supports to give way. Thirty people fell from the first floor to the cellar as the structure buckled but most escaped before the collapse.
Charles F. Joy Republican formally contests the election results against John T. Hunt Democrat for Missouri Eleventh District representative alleging fraud in the vote.
Washington December 16 The Senate may ratify the new treaty with Spain before Christmas adjournment. No opposition has appeared though lengthy papers require time to read. Signed at Madrid July 3 the agreement contains thirty one articles and confirms the post war relationship while Paris peace treaty remains in effect.
Washington reports senators discuss the Venezuela situation with President Roosevelt. A likely inquiry resolution may be introduced soon, though state department assurances suggest limited information. If raised it would probably be in executive session. US involvement in the controversy is not believed likely.
In Washington on December 16 the Senate discussed the militia efficiency bill and the omnibus statehood bill. After approving a House adjournment from December 20 to January 6, Senator Dillingham used time to rehearse subcommittee testimony from Arizona, New Mexico, and Oklahoma. The day closed after a brief executive session and adjournment.
Philadelphia on December 16 Colonel John W Ela delegate to the Civil Service Reform league convention and president of its Chicago chapter died in a local hospital.
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