Venezuelan Gov Replies on German Demands Amid Civil War
Caracas reads Venezuelan response to Germany’s envoy Von Pilgrim Baltazzi. Lopez Beralt states proper junta installed, no delay in procedure, pacification work must finish before restoring public credit. Germany seeks immediate satisfaction of war claims and arbitration on other German interests. The note notes fiscal agent consideration and just handling under new laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caracas
Associated Press
Lopes Berait
Herr.Von Pilgrim-Baltazzi
Foreign Office
Herr von Pilgrim-Baltazzi
Lopez Beralt
Venezuela
Germany
Republic
United States Cruiser Albany Ordered to La Guayra
The United States cruiser Albany has been ordered from San Juan to La Guayra to transport a naval officer assisting Minister Bowen with duties that arose unexpectedly. The ship will return immediately to join Admiral Dewey's command. Separate dispatch from Caracas notes Hay has transmitted arbitration proposals to Britain Germany and Italy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Albany
la Guayra
San Juan
Moody
Admiral Dewey
Bowen
Marietta
Admiral Lewey
Holland Sends Warships to Curaçao Amid Venezuela Crisis
The government of Holland dispatched several warships to the island of Curaçao to safeguard its subjects and monitor developments. It is possible the nation may join the allied powers in actions against Venezuela.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Hague
Government of
Holland
Cuaracao
Venezuela
Germany's Answer to Venezuelan Arbitration
Germany's formal reply to the arbitration question for Venezuela was received in Berlin on December 20. The note outlines the German position and confirms readiness to engage through the proper channels, signaling continued diplomacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Germany
Venezuela
Italian claims against Venezuela placed at two million
A semi official report from Rome dated December 20 states Italy's claims against Venezuela amount to 2,000,000 dollars. Also noted is a violent incident in Bowie Texas where W M Alred was seriously wounded in a throat slashing, with doubtful prognosis for recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Italy
Rome
Venezuela
Chickashe
I. T
W. M. Alred
Bowie, Tex
Pure food bill passes House with 72 to 21 vote
The House approved the pure food bill on Friday by 72 to 21 despite lack of a quorum. The measure bans adulterated or misbranded foods and drugs across states and territories and in commerce with foreign countries, defining adulteration and outlining prohibited practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Representatives
Washington
House
Messrs
Richardton
Ale
Hepburn
Gaines
Tenn
Schirm
Mr. Chandler
Miss
District of Columbia
United States
Palmist's Pawn Sparks Customs Gem Seizure
A man alleged to be a palmist pawned diamonds. after he left the city the pawn ticket was turned over to police and customs authorities seized the gems, with duty estimated at 12.45.
Mortgage Filed By Weatherford Railway Company
Weatherford Texas December 20 a mortgage was filed by the Weatherford Mineral Wells and Northwestern Railway Company in favor of Continental Trust Company of New York. The note states bonds totaling 1 234 000 were issued by the railway company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weatherford
Tex
Weatherford, Mineral Wells and Northwestern Railway Company
Continental Trust Company of
New York
Rodney's Appeal for Fair Treatment of Territories
Delegate Rodney of New Mexico urges editors and the nation to support admitting Arizona and New Mexico to the Union. He argues census errors understate populations, cites Arizona with about 175000 people and low illiteracy, and New Mexico with about 330000 inhabitants including many Americans of Spanish descent, many bilingual.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Rodney
New Mexico
Arizona
Death of Ed H. Rogers Associated Press operator
Ed H. Rogers, AP operator for the San Antonio Express for the past year, died Friday morning of pneumonia after a week's illness in San Antonio Texas on December 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed H. Rogers
San Antonio
Tex
Ed. H. Rogers
Associated Press
San Antonio Express
Insect May Threaten Grass on Corpus Christi Range
Corpus Christi Texas December 20 An unknown insect is destroying grass on the range in parts of the country. City clerk A Thompson a prominent cattle owner believes the pest is responsible and urges investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corpus Christi
Tex
A. Thompson
Grant Attends Mother's Funeral in Washington
Governor Frederick D. Grant and Lt. Maury visit the president to express condolences as General Grant stays for his mother’s funeral. In a parallel note, Representative Stephens of Texas introduces a land bill to open 505000 acres of Kiowa Comanche and Apache reservations in Oklahoma for settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Frederick D. Grant
Maury
General Grant
Stephens
Texas
Oklahoma
Colombia to Cut Export Duties 10 Percent Monthly
Washington Dec 20 Minister Hart reports from Bogota that Colombia's government decrees a progressive 10 percent monthly reduction in export duties starting January 1 1903. The move aims to ease charges on exports under new policy. The decree affects all export goods and sets phased reductions through the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Hart
Bogota
State Department
Colombia
Representative Sheppard Bill to Exterminate Boll Weevil in Texas
Representative Sheppard introduced a bill in Washington on December 20 proposing a $10,000 appropriation for the secretary of agriculture to attempt to exterminate the boll weevil in Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Sheppard
Texas
Low Round Trip Rates to the Old States
Round trip tickets via the Houston and Texas Central will be sold on December 13 17 21 22 23 and 26 at one fare plus two dollars with thirty day return limit. Travel via this route goes through Texas and Louisiana oil rice and sugar belt with connections at Houston to the Southern Pacific and at New Orleans to all lines. Reduced rates to Texas and Louisiana on December 23 24 26 and January 1 1903 with return by January 3. For rates write T J Anderson A P and T A M L Robbins G P and T A Houston Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Texas Central
Texas
Louisiana
Southen Pacific
New Orleans
T. J. Anderson
A. P
T. A
M. L. Robbins
G. P
Diamonds Seized as Smuggled Goods Valued at 20800
El Paso customs authorities confiscated diamonds alleged to be smuggled from Yeando. The seized stones were appraised at 20800 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
el Paso
Tex
United States
Yeandon
Also Mentioned on This Page
Dozier Bakery
American Beauty
Brenner Butler
Howell Bros
Com- Benoft
Eco Meta
Ce Ierallty
Derdeen
R. J. B. Green
Rose Man
Bryan
Arcade Hotel
Jewel Railroad
Including
Vanguard, Veritas and
B. W. Raymond
A. McKenzie
Bryan, Texas
ASTRO
Hay
Mr Bowen
Grand Opera House
MR. W. B. Patton
Down East Village
And
Grant
Bill
Old States
James & Hart
Col Cal
Jewel Laundry
Wiley D. Garrett
Mels
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!