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Newspaper
Batesville Tribune
Location
Batesville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1902
Page
6
U S and Britain push for arbitration on Venezuela debts and territory. Germany Italy and Italy seek guarantees while Britain favors U S backed settlement. Washington warns against European territorial gains and stresses Monroe Doctrine safeguards.
An assortment of sensational and garbled items includes a rumored imperial visit, Pope mentions, an epidemic in Salt Lake City, a West Point training note, railroad telegraph workers’ pay grant, a fatal wreck on Missouri Pacific near Lake City with Conductor Sullivan and Fireman Doughedy killed, and various unrelated incidents such as a San Francisco death, wheat export plans, a murder in Vayana Cuba.
The article describes Britain and Germany pressing Venezuela over debt payments, prompting ultimatums and naval seizures at La Guayra and Puerto Colombia. The United States intervenes to manage English and German interests as Caracas faces foreign pressure amid international law disputes.
London reports confirm a naval blockade of five Ven ports with details on timing for steamers and sailing vessels. The notice states the United States has not complied with demands and notes further actions for vessels. Nearby items mention Austria Hungary Russia Macedonian policy and miners' wages plus a Southern Pacific pension plan.
An analysis of Western manufacturing shows 225,287 establishments with $3.24 billion capital and $5.26 billion output, contrasted with New England. Nebraska Iowa Missouri Minnesota Kansas South Dakota Colorado figures follow, arguing tariff protection sustains independent industries against trusts. Senator Frye opposes tariff revision, warning it harms small businesses and could boost monopolies, while some call for limited Sherman act amendments. The Burlington Gazette questions protectionist logic, noting local prosperity depends on homeorders and employment.
A fragmented column discusses tariffs, trusts, and prosperity with emphasis on home production, labor, and import protection. It cites opinions from the American Economist and mentions President Roosevelt, labor conditions, and a German empress guard detail.
A famous racehorse once rejected for SOLO at Benning was sold privately in Baltimore and passed through misadventure at a local auction. The young owner failed to secure the buyer or the horse’s name, and the animal ended up lost after a broken harness and a wild dash from the sale site. The owner has since sought the horse but remains without it.
M Bisbee former Tennessee Contra railroad chief engineer named general manager of Los Angeles Land and Water Company. The firm owns 12 000 acres near Los Angeles with an expanding olive orchard proven by 1200 tons of oil and 46000 gallons of pickles shipped this year. The orchard traces to 1760 plantings and grows through aging trees yielding more as operations expand. The article notes historic friar planting and olive experiments along the coast.
An article surveys innovations from a white rust disease in English with German galvanization to the largest pendulum demonstration of earth rotation in Paris. It notes various engines, including the Bourdiaux gasoline and Serpollet steam engine, and discusses electric motors, floating mixtures, and improved detonators using aluminum powder. It also covers glass deterioration in York Cathedral, cement erosion by fungi, and the shift to liquid fuels with oil-water issues in boilers.
A nervous patient seeks medical reassurance from a physician who warns against worry. Months later the patient returns a bill for a tonic and advice, replying that he has followed the doctor’s tips but the charge still troubles him and he dismisses it from his mind. The tale ends with a caution about worries and remedies.
A mocked exchange between Cinderella and the prince imagines a backhanded compliment about the crystal slipper. The judge notes the humor, with playful wordplay on fashion and propriety, in a colonial setting referencing era sensibilities.
A fragmented dialogue shows Ida and May discussing romantic hesitation and potential marriage with Harry. The text suggests mutual doubt about love and acceptance amid light domestic tone.
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