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Newspaper
Buffalo Center Tribune
Location
Buffalo Center, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1903
Page
6
Grover Cleveland writes to the Brooklyn Daily Eagle from Princeton stating he will never again accept his party’s presidential nomination. He thanks supporters and cites Italy travel as context, asserting his decision is unswervable and conclusive.
An American traveling agent reports unrest in the Cauca and Antioquia regions with secession rumored and supported by several prominent locals including officials. Authorities suppressed a Call outbreak, ringleaders arrested without harm, while no warlike actions toward Panama exist though threats persist. American travelers note no molestation of U S citizens amid tensions.
Washington reports from Minister Beaupre in Bogota dated November 25 describe ongoing excitement in the Columbian capital. Talks of raising an army persist, but no enlistments have occurred yet amid rumors of a revolution in Catoa against the Marroquin government. Additional word comes of General Reyes's Washington mission aiming to mobilize opposition to the canal treaty.
Articles of capitulation for San Domingo signed by President Wosy Gil and ministers of the United States Belgium Haiti and Spain guarantee protection for inhabitants and property. Revolutionists entered the city and the provisional government will move from Santiago de los Cabelleros to the capital within five days.
London reports indicate Lord Roberts plans to resign as commander in chief though 19 notices exist before official word. He has been ill and will spend winter in a southern climate, with health concerns guiding retirement from duties.
Chicago reports a dramatic capture near Liverpool Indiana of three young bandits tied to nine murders and multiple robberies. Two gunmen killed one police officer wounded several others as indictments follow for the August car barns murders and related crimes.
Berlin reports indicate Emperor William II is gravely ill despite official bulletins of recovery. Doctors consider a fresh growth in his larynx and a second operation may be needed. The hereditary taint and throat trouble are cited as ongoing concerns affecting his health and prospects.
In St Petersburg on November 28 negotiations over Corea and Manchuria progress with Japan accepting Russia's dominant interests and seeking open ports for trade. Russia is cautious on Yongampho, while U.S. influence on open-door policy provokes concern and nervousness about Japan's actions amid the Russo-Japanese talks.
Theodore Roosevelt releases a memorandum detailing a broad postal service probe begun after December 1902 talks between Payne and Loud. It outlines corruption across key posts, naming Tyner Machen Beavers and others, the need for extended statutes of limitations, and calls for stern public accountability.
The Bristow report details numerous frauds in the postal service case by Tyner Barrett and Beavers. It traces misconduct from 1897 to 1903, including bribes, fraud orders, stolen safe contents, and faulty time recorders. Investigations name August Machen, J. M. Johns, and others, with losses estimated in the hundreds of thousands to millions, prompting systemic reforms and calls for stronger administration.
Water quantity and source decisions drive home site selection and stability. Rural life notes stress abundant water before building, as each extra load increases costs and reduces supply reliability. Farmers’ roads remarks compare U S and Turkish transport costs, urging better highways to cut crop movement expenses.
The Next Necessity reports Congressman McAndrews of Chicago sent seed to a constituent. A reply arrived noting a package produced hay and corn planted in a vacant lot by a bark building. The corn is several inches high and locals call the spot McAndrews park. They request trees and a watermelon patch.
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