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Newspaper
Buffalo Center Tribune
Location
Buffalo Center, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1903
Page
6
On a stormy night aboard Thetis Pope guides Crystal and crew through a mutiny plot. The hidden plan moves forward as men arm themselves and seize control, ending in a violent confrontation aboard the cramped brig with Laura pleading and Pope fighting to halt the coup.
Crystal murders Captain Pope and seizes control of a pirate brig. Laura Crystal lies unconscious beside Pope’s corpse as Crystal and his men secure the vessel and prepare for a brutal voyage toward Kingston Jamaica. Pope’s betrayal is revealed and the crew is left under arms, awaiting dawn and further violence.
Panama reports the signing of the United States Panama treaty at the governmental palace. Senor Arango led the ceremony with ministers and notable locals present. The decree cites independence guarantees and the canal opening as aims, with broad public approval and street demonstrations supporting the junta.
The Panama canal treaty was officially handed to United States Consul General Gudger at the palace in Panama in the presence of Junta members and ministers. Two policemen transported the treaty chest from the palace to the consulate general for shipment to the United States. Municipalities span endorse ratification and more approvals are expected.
London Dec 6 Negotiations by the powers may lead to an international administration for Macedonia similar to Crete. Russia and Austria urged immediate steps to adopt the Cretelike plan to avert a spring uprising and possible Turkey Bulgaria war, following the Frusso Alutrian reform note accepted by the sultan after a conference between Tsar Nicholas and Emperor Francis Joseph. Miners Wage Cut At Mayersdale Mines Reduction notices show 4 to 5 percent cuts effective December 16 across Somerset Continental and Mayphauts Coal companies. Unclear actions by miners’ organizations expected.
In Boston on a Cape Run trial the new cruiser Des Moines surpassed the contract speed of 10.6 knots by averaging 16.633 knots. The ship's steady handling drew praise as crew watched from the stake boats, with 16.77 knots achieved on the return leg. The Des Moines performed well under favorable conditions, with engine revolutions peaking at 191 per minute during the second leg.
Washington December 7 General Leonard Wood is effectively demoted from major general as the house adjourned without fixing a date eliminating a recess between the extra and regular sessions. This blocks presidential review of recess appointments and requires senate confirmation to restore Wood to brigadier general, impacting 167 officers promoted to fill vacancies caused by his promotion.
Washington reports a compromise between supporters and opponents of the ship subsidy bill. No action will pass this session. A nonpartisan presidential commission will investigate the subsidy issue and report to the Fifty-Ninth Congress, also studying aids to extend foreign markets for American products.
John Alexander Dowie will testify before Bankruptcy Referee Sidney C. Kohlsaat regarding Zion City finances as receivers probe Dowie accounts. Only about $12,000 found in Dowie banks. two main Zion City industries lace works and candy factory lose money. Dowie expected to remain manager under receivership to protect creditors. Redieske questions lack of raw material and unclear cash reserves raising doubts about vacating receivership.
Russia's answer to Japan's proposal nears completion and will be sent to Tokyo next Wednesday. Officials hope the concessions, though modest, will be acceptable in main terms. The negotial state remains general with no radical changes. Japan's parliament session may speed talks as foreign office activity rises. TRIED TO KILL MARQUISITO. A Japanese medical student was arrested on suspicion of dagger attack at the Marquis Ito villa amid warlike press talk. WE Recognize Peter. The United States moves toward recognizing King Peter Karageorgeviteh of Serbia as envoy credentials are issued. Secretary Jackson notes it is a matter of time before he presents them. Mistress Nora dialogue features a humorous exchange about a man’s ploy.
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