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Newspaper

Brookhaven Leader

Location

Brookhaven, Mississippi, United States of America

Date

Nov 14, 1903

Page

2

Turkey Ultimatum Rumors Roil War News From Cabinet

A Constantinople cable reports Austria and Russia may issue an ultimatum to Turkey, a note that could postpone decisive action. Panama's envoy Varilla is recognized by Secretary Hay as ambassador plenipotentiary to the United States. Panama independence and US protection are debated in international papers, while Turkish affairs, Panamanian policy, and domestic politics fill the column.

Constantinople Austria Russia Turkey Hay M. Thilippe Varilla Republic of Panama United States

News and Notes Congress session and miscellany

Senate and House met in special session as Roosevelt proclamation guided Cuba policy. Notable items include Speaker Cannon elected, other officers named, and adjournments. Also reports on bank liabilities at Tishomingo Oklahoma, various political and civic notices, and a New York grand larceny case.

Congressional Senate Frye Hall House Committee Altixson Alexes Horse Roosevelt Cannon Illinois Payne House

Miners of Colorado Idle as Strike Spreads

Information from Colorado coal fields shows a broad miners strike, with District 15 orders largely obeyed. Northern fields walked out over the eight hour day, while some independent mines may struggle to operate. Sheriff precautions rise in Las Animas County as threats of violence surface. State troops stand ready. Coal dealers report shortages, signaling a likely Denver famine.

Denver Col Colorado United Mine Workers of America District 15 Las Animas Victor Fuel Co Colorado Fuel & Iron Co Chicago

Forest Fire Destroys Graceland Cemetery Barns

A Chicago blaze Sunday night burned barns at Graceland cemetery, spreading to shrubbery and trees over four blocks. Firemen from four companies fought the fire for hours, with losses estimated over 50 000 dollars. Dozens of animals perished or were captured and released after the fire. Several frame buildings, 20 wagons, and treehouses were destroyed along with hay and shrubbery.

Chicago

Kratz case eyed for likely delay in extradition

The Mexican extradition fight centers on three defenses: that the requisition violates Mexican law, that the defendant is not the correct person, and that extradition would infringe constitutional rights. Arguments begin before Guadalajara district judge with 20 days to present proofs, followed by referral to the Department of Foreign Relations and national executive review.

Mexico City Kratz Guadalajara Department of Foreign Relations

Deaths and incidents from early 20th century news

Multiple brief items dated Nov. 10 to 12 report: Signor Rosano, Italy’s finance minister, dies by his own hand amid corruption charges. an unidentified man is found hanged near St Louis. Frank P. Sargent shows signs of improvement after paralysis. John Mitchell may not seek re-election. US cruiser Baltimore arrives in San Domingo amid unrest. a monument dedication accident in Chattanooga leaves a man dead. bubonic plague cases and one death reported in Rio de Janeiro.

Naples Italy Rosano Signor Rosano Rorsano Rome Cabint Signor Romano Finance Chamber of Deputies St. Louis Jefferson Barracks

Mississippi State Geology and Industry Survey Planned

The Mississippi College of Science initiates a statewide geological and industrial survey led by Dr. W N Logan and partners to map Oktibbeha county. The work aims to guide state development, with reports on geology hydrology soils fertilization and building materials.

Board of Trustees The Instituton Oktibbeha County W. N. Logan W. L. Hutchinson Mississippi Experiment Station W. F. Hand Gleen W. Herrick A. B. McKay J. W. Fox

Growth in State Municipal Assessments This Year

Greenwood leads an across state rise in municipal assessments with realty values increasing by 442,000 over last year. Other principal towns report significant gains in both realty and government assessments, signaling notable prosperity in the cities and towns this year.

Greenwood

Emperor William polypus operation bulletin issued

Berlin reports the larynx operation on Emperor William shows inflammation fading and left vocal cord healing. A week more expected for wound sealing while overall condition is described as good. London and New York pieces note public anxiety due to family cancer history.

Berlin William New Palace Potsdam Emperor William New York Frederick Willam Augusta Baden Germany

Emperor's quiet resolve amid sympathy from Potsdam

Berlin reports the emperor, amid national sorrow, remarks through his illness that it is worth being ill to endure such events. Working women send chrysanthemums, and poor citizens express respect. He accepts private family guidance, retains routine state duties, and continues meetings with the private cabinet and Chancellor Count Von Buelow.

Berlin Potsdam Count von Buelow

Supreme Court Moves Minnesota Versus Northern Securities Case

Washington November 10 The United States Supreme Court granted Minnesota’s request to advance the hearing in the case against Northern Securities Co and set January 4 as the hearing date after other sessions on that date. Chicago November 10 Merchant Vailentius Horan killed while boarding a Chicago and North Western train in Easy Street. Hartford November 10 American Publishing Co sold to Harper Brothers its full interest in Mark Twain publications for a large sum, exact figures not disclosed. Chicago November 10 General Manager A Gondaow of the Chicago and Alton railway denied any robbery attempt near Roodhouse, stating reports were unfounded. San Francisco November 10 Whaling Steamer Alexander arrived, among the best whalers, with an estimated bounty around 75,000 dollars.

Bank of the Chickasaw Nation Tishomingo I. T Kirby Purdom Gov. Peabody Colorado Cripple Creek Telluride James Richie London Marcus Samuel Charles L. Conine Harness Makers’ Union of Kansas City C. M. Watson C. B Great Britain Boston Liverpool Tvernia House of Representatives Joseph G. Cannon Illinois House Frank Hickox Farina Santa Ana Lincoln George Wellington Streeter District of Lake Michigan Chicago United States Supreme Court Gov. Yates Kansas Bert March Atchison, Kas EB. P. Broughton Chicago & Eastern Umnois Railroad Alta Vista Colorado Springs Col H. M. Bacon Post Office Department William H. Landveight Frank W. Tracey First National Bank of Springfield Bankers’ Association Rowton Houses Roosevelt J. R. Milby Kentucky United States Penitentiary Atlanta John D. Rockefeller, Jr New York City Rockefeller United States Aldrich Rhode Island Clarence Bureau of Insular Affairs Gen. Young Edward VII Sandringham Washington Minnesota The Northern Securities Co Ae ‘Twain Hartford Conn American Publishing Co Thin City Harper & Bros Mark Twain Foundatins A. Gondaow Chinago & Alton Railway Roodbouee

Arrest Made Near Scene of Molé-Up Plot in Des Moines

Des Moines, Nov 10. A Rock Island patrol near Harsham, Iowa, captured a suspect named Thomas Murphy. He refused to explain his presence, while a wider pursuit continues with armed patrols along the line and trains. A note instructed $1,000 be dropped from Denver flyer No. 6. torpedoes failed to explode and no hard traces remain.

Des Moines Rock Island Harsham Thomas Murphy Earlham Chicago Denver Flyer Iowa Council Bluffs No. 6

Detective Held Captive in Wentz Mystery

A Pinkerton detective, sent from Big Stone Gap to aid John Wright in the Wentz case, was intercepted by three armed men on a rugged 35 mile trek across the mountains. He later mailed a letter from the Wentz house requesting armed assistance as more Pinkerton men rushed toward the scene amid anticipated confrontation.

Bristol, Tenn Pinkerton Wentz Big Stone Gap Letcher County Kentucky John Wright Wentz House

FORGERY TRIAL WITNESS TESTIFIES IN NATURALIZATION CASE

John H Murphy a St Louis court clerk testified Monday at the United States district court trial of Thomas B Barrett John Dolan and Frank Garrett charged with naturalization frauds He identified ten certificates bearing his signature as forgeries and stated in his judgment the handwriting resembled Thomas E Barrett Murphy spoke firmly as documents bearing his name but signed by another were presented

St Louis John H. Murphy St. Louis Court of Appeals Thomas B. Barrett John Dolan Frank Garrett United States District Court Murphy Thomas E. Barrett

Train Left The Track In Eas? Nov 10

Passenger train on the Southern Kansas line derailed one and a half miles east of Eas, injuring several. A man unnamed was seriously hurt after jumping from a Pullman. Nat Rouns of St. Louis was injured but not seriously. Nearby, President Roosevelt hosted lunch guests including M H De Young and J D Shaffer. Burglars Loot Dannebrog Stores and Post Office, stealing cash. A suit is filed in Alton for $5,000 over a death in Upper Alton. Lord Howton dies. Rockefeller heir welcomes a daughter. Gas explosion near Emiler injures men, with three possibly fatally hurt.

Eas Jon Kansas Panhandle Here Nat Rouns St. Louis Washington Roosevelt M.H. de Young Miss de Young San Francisco J. D. Shaffer Chicago Root and Moody Dannebrog Neb Burgtara Alton John Wightman Vere Hin Brother A. Wightman Upper Alttm Edwardaville Emilyr Mowe Arthur Duke Mae MoMabad Dlodbliy

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