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Newspaper

Defiance Weekly Express

Location

Defiance, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 29, 1903

Page

3

Fort San Carlos Bombardment Reports and Reactions

Dispatches from Maracaibo and Caracas detail the ongoing German bombardment of Fort San Carlos by the ships Panther Vineta and Falke with heavy Venezuelan casualties. Reports note 12 soldiers killed and 18 wounded, village destruction, and disputed first-shot claims amid diplomatic exchanges in Brussels Caracas and Washington.

Maracaibo Fort San Carlos Vineta Panther Falke Associated Press Castro San Carlos Bello San |. Carlos Berlin Sche@er Venezelan Caracas Curacao United States Bowen Washington Venezuela Puerto Cabello Legation Brussels United Fates Venezua

Teller Elected Senator in Colorado at Joint Session

Henry M Teller was elected to a sixth U S senate term at a Democrat-only joint executive session in Denver on January 28. He travels to Grand Junction with Gov. Peabody, who attended with congratulations, while ex Senator Wolcott withdraws from further contest urging acceptance of Teller’s election. The term begins March 4 and credentials may be disputed if needed.

Denver Col Henry M Teller United States Senate Grand Junction Gov. Peabody Canyon City Congress Colorado E. 0. Wolcott Republican Party Henry M. Teller

National League closes in harmony after peace vote

New York Harmoni- Cincinnati Jan 23 The National League concluded its meeting with a unanimous vote ratifying the peace agreement and harmony prevailing. The session opened with two clubs under injunctions and others ready for dispute yet ended with a festive mood. Barney Dreyfuss, Charles Ebbetts and James Hart named to a schedule committee. The group suggested at least 140 games per club.

New York Harmoni Cincinnati National Baseball League John T. Brush Indianaplis National League New York Pulliam Barney Dreyfuss Pittsburg Charles N. Ebbetts Brooklyn James A. Hart Chicago

Miners Conference Debates 20 Percent Wage Rise

United Mine Workers open session in Indianapolis with the wage committee taking up recommendations from 24 states. Delegates from delinquent locals pledge payment, and a resolution thanks the public for anthracite strike support as the wage demand of about 20 percent and a seven cent per ton differential is outlined.

Indianapolis Mitchell United Mine Workers National

New Emperor Proclaimed in China Amid Rising Revolutionary Force

A dispatch from China reports Yung Fu Liang with Prince Tuan and officials have proclaimed Pu Chun son of Prince Tuan as emperor Tung Hsu. 10,000 rebel troops near Hsiang Fu march to Shen Si and Kan Ku en route to exterminate foreigners and place Tung Hsu on the throne.

Canal Treaty Details Payroll and Perpetual Lease

The cabinet discussed the Panama canal treaty draft presented by Secretary Hay. Colombia will receive an annuity of 250000 dollars annually and a 10 million dollar gold cash payment, with a lease deemed practically perpetual for a six mile wide strip. The United States retains police and sanitary jurisdiction while sovereignty remains with Colombia. The senate was briefed and the Venezuelan crisis was reviewed without policy change.

Washington Hay Colombia Panama Railroad Co United States Panama Herran Senate Committee On Foreign Relations Fort San Carlos Bowen Venezuela

Murder and suicide in Chicago crime report

A Chicago housekeeper Stella Wright was killed by William F. Lewis at 449 State Street. Lewis later killed himself after being captured by officers. The report also notes two men killed in a tunnel explosion in Pittsburg and a tuberculosis vaccine discovery at the University of Pennsylvania. Additional items include a riot in Amesbury Massachusetts and a London treason verdict against Col. Arthur Lynch. Earthquakes were felt in Savannah Georgia.

Chicago Stella Wright William F. Lewis State Street Lewis Pittsburg Jan South Side Philadelphia Leonard Pearson Veterinary Department University of Pennsylvania Pearson S. H. Miland Amesbury Man Mass Col. Lynch London Arthur Lynch

Coal Strike Commission Hearings Record Testimony And Friction

Philadelphia reports show the coal strike commission hearing its 400th witness as sessions reveal friction over who bears blame for coal shortages. Chairman Gray denounces tyranny while miners and operators spar over pay by car versus weight and production goals.

Gray Philadelphia Anthracite Coal Strike Commission Coal Strike Commission Fahey Lehigh Valley Coal Co B.S. Mercur Lehigh Mahanoy Mitchell James H. Torrey Everett Warren Scranton S. Darrow Lehigh and Wilkesbarre Co Dan Wyoming

Freight movement, fires, and rail disasters in brief

Dun s Trade Review notes heavy merchandise transactions but slow freight movement due to preference for fuel over other freight. January earnings exceed last year 5 percent amid strong cash purchases. Also reports a deadly cigar factory fire in New York with panicked workers, a Pittsburgh brick combine forming with 15 million capital, and dispatches from Madrid and Topeka on Cuba Spain relations and political nominations. Chicago rail crash kills engineer and fireman with 15 injured. a salesman in Franklin, Pa dies from hemorrhage in St Paul.

New York R. G. Dun & Co Review of Trade United States Canada Chicago Chicago Great Western Railroad St. Paul South Freepot W. C. Dallas Franklin

Civil service reform in the Philippines proves effective

A New York Times inspired verdict lauds the Philippine civil service as merit based and well established under Roosevelt era policy. The report to the National Civil Service Reform League asserts no “scalawag government” exists, pledging the same standard at home.

Philippines United State Great Britain New York Times Committee On Civil Service In the Dependencies National Civil Service Reform League Roosevelt United States

Inauguration Month Echoes Republican State Gubernatorial Wins

The piece notes a surge of Republican governors inaugurations in January, with only Nevada among northern states voting Democratic. It cites Democratic losses in Delaware and West Virginia, and mentions Montana's late-term win amid weak party strength. Melvin E. Ingalls jokes about a mental health commission for the party.

Troy Times Philadelph Rhode Island Nevada Oregon Montana Heould Delaware West Virginia Washington Melvin E. Ingalls Democratic Party Mr. Ingalls

Tariff and Trusts in a partisan debate

The piece argues the Democratic plan to curb trusts via tariff repeal or reduction is flawed and asserts tariffs are not the root cause of trusts. It credits Republicans with restraint on monopolies and cites anti trust actions under the Sherman act including Addyator Pipe, beef, grain, and Northern Securities cases, ending with a call for public business transparency and visitorial supervision.

New York Sandy Hook Ordnance Board St. Petersburg Andijan Democratic Party Albany Journal Republican Party Northern Securities Company Knox Pittsburg

Revising the Tariff and Manufacturer Influence

The interview cites Representative Richardson of Tennessee arguing against tariff reform driven by manufacturers in Washington. It notes past Mills, McKinley, and Gorman-Wilson bills, warns of producer control, and discusses Dingley law terms, protection abroad, and the rise of U S export trade amid free trade opposition.

Richardson Tennessee Star Congress Washington Washington Star Senate House Great Britain United States London

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