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Newspaper
Brandon News
Location
Brandon, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1903
Page
3
A harsh blizzard and coal famine grip Chicago with zero temperatures and rising deaths among children and the elderly. A special grand jury probes a suspected coal dealers ring while investigations claim railways slow or block coal deliveries beyond city lines, piling carloads along tracks.
In Brinkley Arkansas a confrontation between N. E. House and W. J. Terrell ended with firearms used by both men. House fired twice but missed. Terrell tackled him, fired twice wounding House in the fingers, then struck him repeatedly. The clash stemmed from alleged improper familiarity between Terrell and House's wife, whom House had forbidden Terrell to pursue.
In Salsburg Austria the family of Archduke Leopold Ferdinand brother of Saxony crown princess agrees to pay him six hundred thousand dollars if he relinquishes all claims to the estates.
The House Committee on Judiciary voted 8 to 7 not to report favorably on the joint resolution seeking a constitutional change to fix the inauguration date and the start and end dates of Congress, a proposal already passed by the Senate in the last session.
Berlin reports uncertain reply from President Castro avoids specific acceptance and leaves settlement basis vague. It is believed Bowen has full power of attorney and sailed from La Guaira, with no further action until his arrival in Washington. Hope remains for a full agreement without arbitration.
Dr H C Johnson a respected Mason and physician aged 54 died by self inflicted gunshot wound in Van Buren Arkansas. Long illness and financial losses followed him after quitting practice two years ago. He previously attempted poisoning but was saved. He left a letter to his wife and held memberships in the Ancient Order of United Workmen with insurance.
The famed Prof Lorenz, renowned for bloodless operations, tours Liverpool demonstrations before heading to London hospitals next week. He plans to return to Vienna after four months abroad, noting Americans kept him away longer than intended and hoping to return to England in August.
Madrid reports Feito, the man who fired at a carriage in a royal procession, has a wife and two children in Buenos Aires. Authorities trace his background as the Spanish government seeks details on his past. Police search for anarchist Pierconti, who sailed from Argentina to Barcelona and disappeared.
Mazatlan reports the plague rising under new sanitations and medical care with patients increasing at the lazarete. Sanitary posts with doctors are on highways outside the city. Ahome sees deaths from plague and a Chihuahua dispatch claims a bubonic case in the mining town of Bipitlas.
After a White House conference with Senator Aldrich and Speaker Henderson, Republican senators discuss prospective antitrust legislation. A consensus emerges that some measure will pass in the current session.
Press bristles as jails fill with leading men and women in Ireland under the Crimes Act. Dublin and counties report habeas suspension and protests, including Waterford proprietor Mrs O Mahony, while judges from Dublin Castle read protests and claim to repress outbreaks. White glove ritual marks the circuit, yet no crimes are shown.
Memphis police asked to help capture a negro wanted in Kate Arkansas for the murder of John Carland a leading planter of Crittenden County Arkansas. After the shooting the suspect rode into Kate on Carland's horse took a Winchester and robbed the village post office.
Three women sought to hold up a man at Nineteenth and Lawrence streets. When he resisted a bullet struck the man in the cheek and exited behind the head. Unidentified, he lies unconscious and fatally injured. Suspects May Kelley Deila Howard and May Summers captured, records being reviewed.
A movement to secure 10,000 tons of anthracite coal was launched to ease the shortage within the week. A meeting at the mayor’s office drew most banks in the city, offering to provide capital and distribute coal at the Milwaukee delivered price.
Vienna report says Count de Lonya suddenly left Countess De Lonya during a stay in the south of France. The couple, once prominent in court life, have not disclosed his whereabouts. Crown Princess Stephanie, widow of Archduke Rudolph, and daughter of King Leopold of Belgium, married de Lonya on March 22, 1900, amid Leopold’s opposition.
Washington reports indicate President Castro demands the blockade be raised before Bowen proceeds with protocol for peaceful adjustment of Venezuela's claims. Italy may back Venezuela, while the United States offers moral support. Italy seeks repayment of claims and argues continued blockade harms trade and offers little additional leverage.
A pivotal agreement between Chile and Argentina is signed to settle the parity of their natives, viewed as closing the dispute. Argentina removed small calibre guns from the cruiser Garibaldi and Puercydon, while Chile did likewise with the battleship Captain Pratt. European built ironclads will be held by Great Britain until sale with the consent of the republics.
Washington reports W. H. Lewis a colored man has been appointed assistant United States attorney for Boston. The appointment was made by Henry P. Moulton, U S district attorney for the Boston district, and is understood to reflect a suggestion from President Roosevelt.
A roundup of terse items: Prof Lorenz draws English medical interest while East Africa cotton ships reach Germany. New York’s Odell backs Platt. Milwaukee bankers plan cheap coal sales. The Cuban reciprocity treaty moves to the Senate. Baron Sternberg sails to New York on the 20th. Bay St. Louis dredge work delayed by firm troubles. A Chicago Grand Jury probes the Coal Trust. Canfield the New York gambler reportedly fled England. Britain Germany tensions rise. U S imports buy iron in Europe per December trade. Paris denies Venezuela blockade by French government. John Carland of Critenden County Ark. assassinated by Martin Shelby who robs the Post Office. Boston reports strong United Fruit earnings. Illinois capitalists form oil venture near Jennings La. North and South Methodist churches discuss a common hymnal in Nashville. Murray of Birmingham called to Baltimore church.
Senator Perkins presented a Texas message from Gov. Sayers offering to donate statues of Gen. Sam Houston and Stephen F. Austin for placement in the Capitol Statutory Hall to symbolize the state of Texas.
Twin daughters of Ole Thorseton, a farmer twelve miles west of Sisseton, North Dakota, froze to death during the recent blizzard after wandering the coteaus at night. They were fourteen years old.
Lexington report says William Fitzgerald of Grand Rapids Michigan father of William Fitzgerald killed in Guatemala by Godfrey Hunter Jr. will pursue steps to prosecute Hunter and bring his son's remains to the United States for burial.
Representative Hull of Iowa, chair of the house committee on military affairs, held a conference with the president on the idea of abandoning government transportation on the Pacific. He remains opposed to relinquishing the transport service.
A delegation of former insurgents urged Gov Taft to remain in the Philippines and decline the U S Supreme Court nomination. They said the Filipino people petitioned Roosevelt to keep Taft as governor, sending a cable to Washington. Expressions of support span the archipelago as fear grows of policy change if recalled.
Information from Panama reports that Manuel Bonilla’s October election as Honduran president was approved by Congress. President Sierra refused to transfer powers and urged Congress to nullify the result. Bonilla, on Amalava island, rallied followers and seized ammunition, threatening revolution to claim his rights.
The insular legislature of San Juan convened and recommended surrender of all claims to lands to be set aside by President Roosevelt for national purposes. It proposes granting sites for an American naval station in Porto Rico and at Culebra. Past delays stemmed from Porto Rico’s stance on compensation.
Ottawa notice states the Marconi Wireless Telegraph Company of Canada applies to Parliament for a charter to transact business across British North America, the British Isles, Europe, and oceans, and to lease or acquire existing telegraph or cable firms. This expands reach to islands and nearby locales.
During a church procession the Duke of Sotomare and the grand chamberlain were present when a man fired a revolver at the king. No injuries occurred. The would be assassin was overpowered and identified himself as Joseph Colorado.
Secretary Carter reports Roosevelt requested information on Hawaiian protests regarding the senate commission recommendation on a national leper settlement at Malakai. An explanatory answer has been cabled to the president.
From Melilla Morocco a Madrid dispatch reports Kayble tribes of the Taza have joined the pretender. Sultan troops are undisciplined and selling arms to the pretender at high prices. Washington: Hitch cock proposes $25,000 to fund an Indian Territory exhibit at St. Louis for industrial arts.
Madrid dispatch from Tangier notes growing unease over Moroccan interior developments as communications between Tangier Fez and Mariniquez are cut. In Mississippi a clerk Warren is shot in the stomach during a cash drawer incident at J P Roe's store. Warren is in precarious condition.
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