CARMACKS CHOICE AND LABOR FEARS IN WASHINGTON
In Washington, James B. Cole of Bear den La. is named postmaster at a new office. Debates unfold over China indemnity silver basis versus gold, with Hague tribunal reference eyed. Labor leaders fear a blacklist plan by the National Association of Manufacturers to curb strikes and bind workers to contracts. Roosevelt snubs Mardi Gras but hopes to attend in 1904. Venezuelan talks may shift to Washington amid pressure on Troops and prisoners, while Indianola post office intimidation case is referred to the Attorney General.
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State Department
Peking
Washington
China
Hague Tribunal
United States
President Gomera
National Association of Manufacturers
Association of Manufacturers
Galherons
Roosevelt
New Orleans
Indianola, Miss
Corner stone of Army War College to be laid
The cornerstone of the Army War College at Washington Barracks will be laid on Washington's birthday with President Roosevelt delivering the principal address. Senator Edward W. Carmack of Tennessee is supporting Judge Alton B. Parker for the Democratic presidential nomination in 1904. The coal famine cripples Maryland and nearby areas with fuel shortages and rising prices. Washington and Baltimore face hardships. Norfolk also suffers as consumers pay higher costs.
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Army War College
Washington Barracks
Washington
Roosevelt
Edward W. Carmack
Tennessee
Alton B. Parker
New York
Baltimore
Maryland
District of Columbia
Virginia
West Virginia
Norfolk
Cuban editors clash in cafe shooting amid political feud
In Santiago, Cuba, Congressman Corona, editor of the Cuban Libre, killed Senor Insula, editor of the Republican, during a cafe argument sparked by a political discussion. Corona drew a revolver and fired three times, then fled and has not yet been arrested. The incident caused great excitement in the city.
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Santiago
Cuba
Corono
Cuban Libre
Senor Insula
The
Republican
Senor Corono
Canes
Senor Corona
Public debt declines to 967 million with cash rise
At year end December 31 1902 the public debt less cash stood at 967 164 679 dollars a decrease of 810 932 602 for the year largely due to a nearly 10 million dollar increase in cash on hand
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Washington
Admiral Beresford backs Monroe Doctrine in U S voyage
London reports Admiral Lord Charles Beresford sails from Southampton on the Kaiserin Maria Theresa to visit the United States. He endorses the Monroe Doctrine, says England should endorse and be ready to fight for it, and foresees a future of closer Anglo American business ties and a century of peace through shared methods and interests. He criticizes British administration and urges business oriented leadership. He praises US economic strength and cautions against European political alliances.
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London
Lord Charles Beresford
United States
Southampton
England
America
Morgans
Caeret
Great Britain
Beresford
Germany
Illinois Central plans over 200000 dollars for Memphis terminals
Memphis Tennessee Vice President and General Manager Harahan states the Illinois Central aims to fund more terminal facilities. The railroad would invest upward of 200000 dollars in Memphis terminals within the next three months, according to reports.
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Memphis, Tenn
Harahan
The
Illinois Central
Memphis
Prohibition stance and state finances in Mississippi
Senator E F Noel discusses the liquor question as a gubernatorial issue, defending statutory prohibition or local option and urging clear positions from candidates. Treasury receipts for December show 91323.79 paid by the Penitentiary through cotton products, with expected December sums. veterans oppose Lincoln portrait in the archives building. December county collections arrive at the Treasury, notably 17000 from Yalobusha and 8000 from Sunflower.
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Misissippi
Tate
Holmes
Mississippi
Rious
Yalobusha
Mayor of San Juan Arrested Over Water Fund Embezzlement
Mayor Manuel Egazcue of San Juan Puerto Rico is jailed on five thousand dollar bail on charges from an insular official for destroying city water receipts records. Allegations of extensive embezzlement range from eight thousand to forty three thousand dollars with others later accused.
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San Juan
Porto Rico
Manuel Egazcue
Hoar Bill Said Not Administration Measure
Washington notes say Senator Hoar claims the bill reflects his own views not administration policy. The attorney general reportedly had no role in drafting it and had not seen it before publication. He has been asked by Hoar and the House judiciary committee to submit his views on further needed legislation.
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Washington
South America
Castro
Jenkins
House Judiciary Committee
Hoar
Congress
Judiciary Committee of the
House
Victims of Poverty Reported in St Louis Home
In a poverty struck dwelling in St Louis a dying mother, Nancy McKane, lies on a couch with five young children around her. Police found the woman near death from hunger as the husband and a 16 month old grandson lay dead in the same room. No fire or food was present. One child lay feverish beside the mother. The husband had died from consumption.
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St. Louis
Stricker
Nancy McKane
Grave Robbery Arrest Near Noblesville Indiana
Noblesville Indiana Hampton West a 65 year old farmer was arrested after warrants allege he stole the bodies of Ralph Brecken and Walter Manship from Beaver cemetery nine miles southeast of Noblesville. Info from Rufus Cantrell the Indianapolis ghoul led to the arrest.
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Noblesville
Ind
Hampton West
Ralph Brecken
Walter Manship
Beaver Cemetery
Rufus Cantrell
Indianapolis
Lone Highwayman Robs Stage at Dusty Bend
In Calistoga California a lone highwayman wearing blue overalls stopped the Calistoga and Clear Lake stage on Mount St. Helena Saturday afternoon. The express box was taken and passengers relieved of a few dollars. The holdup occurred at Dusty Bend a site with previous robberies. It is believed the box contained substantial treasure.
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Calistoga
Cal
Clear Lake
Mount St. Helena
Dusty Bend
Ex Senator Hill Targeted by Whisky Distillers
In Washington ex senator Hill of New York is annoyed by distillers who use his image with Mayor Low and District Attorney Jerome sampling whisky. The trio is pictured in the act calling it a smooth article. Hill does not drink and objects to the depiction.
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Washington
Hill
New York
Mayor Low
Jerome
Bank Robbery in Abingdon Nets 4200 Dollars
Five men robbed the First National Bank of Abingdon in Galesburg Illinois early Saturday. They bound the night watch man and blew the vault, gaining 4200 dollars. Thirteen dynamite blasts preceded the cash. The robbers escaped. SHIRAS DENIES STATEMENT Justice George Shiras of the US Supreme Court denied that he was asked by President Roosevelt to defer retirement for a year to aid Governor Taft in the Philippines.
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Galesburg
Ill
First National Bank of
Abingdon
Shiras
Washington
George Shiras
Supreme Court of the United States
Roosevelt
Taft
Philippines
Happenings of Interest Over Land and Sea News Flash
King George of Saxony ill. German groups evacuate Shanghai. Newmarket byelection Liberal win. London finances favorable. Ambassador Storer meets Emperor Francis Joseph. Saxony Crown Princess seeks papal annulment. Licensing act to spark social change in England. Fort Brady barracks destroyed, loss $30,000. Dowie Zionists arrested for kidnapping. European conspiracy to flood US with pauper immigrants. Beaumont oil firm Lone Star and Crescent Oil control Texas. Hear anti-trust bill not administration measure. Vanderbilt plans cruise abroad. Gates and associates buy Texas oil lands and Mexican gold mines. Kinley finds beef price fixing in Missouri. Santiago volcano erupts. Topsy the elephant to be hanged. Senators plot to block Quay statehood move. San Juan mayor jailed for record theft. Eight hour bill faces powerful lobby. J P Prince sails to Nigeria to report on cotton. Bank of Silverton president found dead by self-inflicted action. J C Watkins to be tried in Texas for crimes. May 19 reunion of Sons of Confederate Veterans in New Orleans. Woman and child die of starvation in room with corpses. Captain Terrill suspended for aiding German blockade in Venezuela. Morgan linked to French marriage offer for daughter. Lancet foresees sanitarium role in TB cure. British gov’t greets new year amid Africa, Venezuela, Nigeria, Somaliland, Morocco troubles. Yoakum touts South prospects for railroads.
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Terrill
Zulia
Red D. Line
Venezuela
Paris
J. Pierpont Morgan
London Lancet
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