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Newspaper
Emmetsburg Democrat
Location
Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1903
Page
1
A report notes Star and Monitor wind mill projects facing competition from Giant and Sandwich feed grinders. The piece contrasts new turbine designs with traditional feed grinders, highlighting capacity, price, and regional adoption.
Paris reports Russia moved to ease strain with Japan and may submit a second proposition after Tagan’s rejection. The czar approved the first proposal as not an ultimatum and Baron de Rosen pledged to continue negotiations beyond the initial terms. If Japan rejects, a further offer may aim to avert rupture.
A Tientsin dispatch claims Japan sent an ultimatum to Russia, but the report lacks corroboration from other sources and may be unconfirmed. Tokyo notes Russia’s minister Baron de Rosen is indisposed delaying any reply.
London officials report the Rothschilds say no evidence supports Russia seeking a 125 million dollar loan in Great Britain or elsewhere. They deem the idea unfounded and note Paris advisories suggest it would be hard for Russia to raise funds in France or have the loan underwritten in London.
Rome denies reports that Cardinal Gotti received 9 000 000 from Pope Leo XIII to hand to his successor after four months. Also denied is a claim of a hidden 1 890 060 in gold in a wall. AP notes the late pope left 35 400 000 to the new pope, with bonds moved by Leo’s executors and kept at the Propaganda.
The Williamsburg Bridge, New York Citys second East River crossing, was turned over to the city and formally opened with military parades and ceremonies. Mayor Low and borough officials met on the bridge center as Brooklyn and Manhattan officials spoke in the plaza and at a Hanover Club dinner. Construction began October 25, 1896, with a total cost about 21 million dollars, the bridge proper costing around 11 million.
Washington witnesses a Senate session opening with Senator Gorman presenting and opposing a resolution directing the postmaster to take immediate action on a constitutional question amid procedural debate and rhetoric.
President Roosevelt held multiple cabinet level talks in Washington on December 21. Secretary Moody discussed naval advisories from the isthmus of Panama with no public details. Secretary Hitchcock and Attorney General Knox talked about West land frauds. arrests expected. Senators Lodge Spooner Kean and Dryden also met, with little information disclosed.
Three masked white men staged three holdups in Knoxville Tennessee on December 23. They struck Proctor Coal office hitting bookkeeper Murphy and stealing cash, then fatally shot Corbin Rowe and wounded Charles Rodgers before fleeing. Police say no clues have emerged.
Washington reports the Alexandretta affair settled with satisfaction. Consul Davis travels to Alexandretta to be received with honor by local authorities after the Ottoman government apologies are arranged. Minister Leishman confirms the settlement details as the State Department notes the new Chinese treaty ratified with only Senator Nelson opposing.
Rear Admiral Cotten sailed from Beirut aboard the USS Francisco with Consul Davis bound for Alexandria after Davis left Alexanderetta following an insult and assault by police on a departing steamer. Minister Leishman discussed the incident informally with the foreign minister but has not filed a formal reparations demand. Officials seek a settlement.
Washington Dec 21 sources say the White House expects General John C Black of Illinois to accept the appointment as civil service commissioner succeeding the late John R Proctor. The president has tendered the position and a definite reply has been received.
A brief report notes Minnesotan Neleon speaking against ratification as the Chinese treaty passed in Washington. The record emphasizes the negative stance and official proceedings in the capital.
The executive board of the National Union of Women’s organizations held its second Philadelphia meeting and unanimously adopted a resolution urging all women’s groups to petition the U S Senate for Reed Smoot’s expulsion.
Washington December 21 The navy department received a cable from Rear Admiral Glass at Panama reporting that a steamer’s message said a small force of Colombian troops found at the Atrato river mouth had moved north in a Colombian gunboat. Verification by Admiral Glass is not yet established.
Gold is reported on a Lucas farm near Menomonie with an assay of 145 dollars per ton from rock mined over eighty five feet. The report describes a thorough sampling method to gauge average gold content.
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