Victory for Castro as Venezuelan troops recapture Barquisimeto
Government forces recaptured Barquisimeto after two days of street fighting, leaving 112 rebels dead and 225 wounded. San Carlos and Tinaquillo were reoccupied, with General Cerforino Castillo leading the government troops. President Castro reportedly directed the operation via telegraph from La Victoria, signaling a major setback for the revolutionists. Separately, the Prins Mauritz discharged cargo in Venezuelan ports blockaded by Britain, prompting U S concerns over British actions.
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Caracas
Barquisimeto
Lara
San Carlos
Tinaquillo
Barqusimeto
Solagnie
Penaloza
Cerforino Castillo
Castro
la Victoria
United States
Bowen
Prins Mauritz
Montgomerie
Charybdis
Giovanni Bausan
Milwaukee Peddler Fatally Attacked at Greenwit Home
Edward Strauss, a peddler, was fatally assaulted at his Greenwit home near Milwaukee. A hatchet was used and the head split in three places, with robbery suspected as the motive. Farm hand Joseph Jordie is detained pending investigation.
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Milwaukee
Let
Edward Strauss
Greenwit
Joseph Jordie
Robbery Motive in Fourth Death This Week in Washington
Laz zier Godman a 36 year old white grocery store proprietor was found dead with a hatchet and meat cleaver showing signs of use. Police report the fourth homicide in the city that week and believe robbery was the motive though the killer remains at large.
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Washington
Lazzier Godman
Bargain Sale Sparks Talk of a Missile Stop
In a short Philadelphia Ledger snippet Nell and Belle discuss a bargain sale marked by a curious scene with several men waiting for their wives, hinting at an unusual event or item described as a missile.
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Missile
Nell
Belle
Philadelphia Ledger
Christina Queen of Sweden Ruled Briefly Then Resigned
Savannah News notes Christina as a royal figure who wore men’s clothes from birth because her father wanted a son. Described as more king than queen, she ruled for four years before resigning the crown and roaming Europe in male attire at age twenty eight.
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Christina
Sweden
Europe
Savannah News
Venezuelan crisis deepens as Castro meets with envoy
In Caracas President Castro faced a key moment as United States Minister Bowen presented a recommendation to take the Venezuela allied dispute to The Hague peace court. Venezuela would respond at 11 o'clock tomorrow. The Barquisimeto victory strengthens Castro's hold on power.
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Caracas
Pec
Castro
United States
Bowen
Venezuela
International Peace Court
Hague
Barquisimeto
Hope to raise blockade over Venezuelan ports pending Castro reply
Washington reports that the president and advisers expect allied powers to lift the blockade on Venezuelan ports once President Castro replies to the arbitration proposal. The move aims to place the dispute in strong position for arbitration.
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Washington
Castro
German cruiser Falke May Bomb Maracaibo
A Daily Mail dispatch from Willemstad Curacao reports that Maracaibo postmaster has detained German merchant mail, prompting the German cruiser Falke to threaten bombardment of the town.
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Falke
London
Daily Mail
Willemstad
Island of Curacao
Maracaibo
Venezuela
Trade Year of 1902 Described as Remarkable
Bradstreet's review outlines 1902 as the best year for the United States with widespread gains across trade and manufacture. Domestic demand ran insatiable while exports shrank and imports rose to unprecedented levels. Rail congestion and industrial unrest accompanied high wages for many workers.
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New York
Bradstreet
United States
U S Consul General John Goodnow Targeted by Shanghai Association
The American association at Shanghai accuses John Goodnow United States consul general in Shanghai of two acts. They allege he charged excessive fees in a vessel transfer from Chinese to American flag and he refused to order a court inquiry into a shipwreck. Goodnow denies both charges and defends his actions. The State Department will study the case and may refer it to the Beijing legation for examination.
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Washington
John Goodnow
United States
Shanghai
American Association
State Department
Goodnow
United States Legation
Peking
Admitted as a pauper and estate found in Toronto
An old man named Eli Hyman was admitted to Toronto General Hospital as a pauper, died there with assets of 310,000 in coin and securities. He claimed a wife and daughter in San Francisco. Rebecca Hyman and her daughter in San Francisco, now Mrs Hart, proved kinship and may inherit a 3100,000 estate.
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San Francisco
Eli Hyman
General Hospital
Toronto
Rebecca Hyman
Hart
Morale of Tangier Army Reaches Fez Amid Crisis
Tangier correspondent reports the routed imperial army arriving in Fez in a demoralized state. The sultan vows to defend the town and Moors, buoyed by talks between Menekhi and Foreign Secretary Lansdowne, believe Britain will aid if needed. They blame Britain for prodding Christian influence in the Moorish court.
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London
Tangier
The
Times
Fez
Menekhi
Morocco
Lansdowne
Great Britain
Ten Drown as Fishing Boat Capsizes Off Spanish Coast
Madrid reports ten fishermen drowned when a fishing boat capsized off Ondarrer in Vizcaya. Rescue efforts followed the disaster, with authorities investigating the cause of the accident.
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Madrid
Ondarrer, Viscaya
Immigration at New York port rises in year end totals
New York December 31 report shows total immigration for the latter half of the year smaller than the first six months but higher overall than the previous year. Total purchases reached 645 751 in 1902 versus 417 713 in 1901.
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New York
Duel at Hobart theater ends with one death
In Guthrie Oklahoma on December 31 a quarrel at the Phoenix theater in Hobart led Albert McLean and William Wilson to shoot at each other with revolvers. Wilson was killed. McLean was wounded but is recovering and in custody.
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Guthrie, Okla
Albert McLean
William Wilson
Phoenix Theater
Hobart
Wilson
McLean
Case Against Mascagni Dismissed in Chicago Court
Signor Mascagni the Italian composer was arraigned on a $5,000 embezzlement charge from former manager Richard Heard of Loston. After hearing both sides Justice Hurley dismissed the case.
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Mascagni
Chicago
Signor Mascagni
Richard Heard
Loston
Hurley
New Furniture Store Offers Wide Xmas Stock and Bugs
Mrs. Gee Bartlett showcases burnt wood art and a broad furniture line including rocking chairs center tables and book cases at the New Furniture Store on Main Street west of Court House. The shop promotes late shipments and Xmas delivery with a large stock and custom orders available.
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Groaks
Maslins
Sures Castro
Venezuelan
R. R. Murphy
Austin
Minnesota
Fata
Milwakee
NGO
Northwestern Telephone Exchange Company
Northwestern Telephone
Hague Court
Manu
King Charles
Chase Lea
Veneseau
Seee Rana
Charles Cressey
Furniture King
Ont
Opposite Court House
I. J. Claspill
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