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Newspaper
Brimfield News
Location
Brimfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1902
Page
7
Lord Curzon and Lady Curzon joined a Hyderabad visit for a tiger shoot in India. The Viceroy’s party used machan ledges and beaters to drive tigers within range, with one mishap of a gun explosion narrowly missing the Viceroy. Three tigers and a tigress were slain, the largest tiger reaching ten feet.
A historical notice notes sharp price increases across staple foods over the past two years. It lists rising costs for coffee, flour, sugar, dried and canned fruits, vegetables, poultry, dairy, and meats, with overall wholesale gains and limited exceptions. The report cites a Chicago market context and emphasizes wholesale pricing impacting retailers.
A sweep of railroad news spans a Pleasant Hill wedding on a train, Frisco’s bid to link Canada to Mexico via Grand Trunk, labor shortages in Chicago, Santa Fe engine sales, New York Central wage raises, and shifting grain arrivals. A long piece notes rail expansion, incorporation filings, trolley fights, and massive tracks under construction near Chicago.
The text outlines Britain and the United States backing arbitration over Venezuela’s debt, with Germany demanding guarantees and indemnities. Italy agrees only if Britain and Germany accept first. The piece notes Monroe Doctrine stakes, potential coercive measures, and the need for a strong navy to back policy.
England and Germany pressed Venezuela to settle claims tied to harbor and railway improvements, damages, and trade interference. When Caracas failed to respond, an ultimatum followed. British and German fleets seized Venezuelan ships, blockaded ports, and moved to control customs houses, prompting a crisis in Caracas.
A North Dakota farmer rode a Great Northern train without paying 14 cents for a Leeds to Niles trip. After four months he returned the fare via stamps to General Passenger Agent Whitney. The tale pairs humor with a lesson on honesty in a village rail era.
A Muscle Shoals native found humor in a language quirk in a New York Times story. The tale centers on a man who borrowed something and sparked a playful linguistic moment. The vignette highlights regional vernacular and cross cultural wordplay.
The piece recalls Sydney Smith's riotous warning that Britain should not leave England save for invasion, attributed to a Southern State. A tardy legislature adjournment last year is recounted with Judge Jones remarking on the dull session as he chats with a friend under an awning. The exchange highlights the absence of pressing business and the wish for a topic to trigger adjournment.
The text presents a wandering lyric about a son recalling his mother’s efforts and faults in daily tasks. It recalls meals biscuits dishes and stockings, hinting at a nostalgic view of maternal care and imperfect perfection.
Notes of Current Events report the Czar of Russia will visit the Pope in Rome soon. Other items note a smallpox epidemic in Salt Lake County Utah and警t police at West Point training.
The article details widespread land frauds in Nebraska and Western states tied to homestead timber and desert-land claims. It notes large public-land withdrawals, finance by banks and packers, and calls for stronger enforcement under the Quarles Powers acts and Roosevelt era policies. It also covers the coal strike commission funding and Capitol fuel concerns.
London announces a formal blockade of Venezuela’s coast starting December 20 after the US failed to meet demands. Ports La Guayra Carencia Guanto Cubana and the mouth of the Orinoco are declared blockaded with grace periods for vessels sailing before notification.
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