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Newspaper

Fort Wayne Journal Gazette

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1902

Page

7

Roosevelt Not Yet Asked to Arbitrate Venezuelan Controversy

A Washington report states President Roosevelt has not received a formal request to arbitrate the Venezuela dispute. European powers have hinted desire for arbitration at The Hague, but no official decision or formal offer has been made. The president remains reluctant to accept but would consider the matter if urged by the powers.

Roosevelt Washington Nousereil Turmaiy Offeriny Venezuela Tsemidings Hage Tribunal Hay Virginia Hague Britain Germany

President Roosevelt Returns to Washington After Trip

President Roosevelt and family arrived in Washington from Rapho, Va, at 1 a m today. He was greeted by Secretary Cornelius and driven to the White House. Reports note heavy rain but the president enjoyed a quiet outing. A formal removal of the Connecticut foot and mouth disease quarantine allows livestock shipments out of the state. Experts under Dr Salmon report no cases of the disease in Canada.

Washington Der Roosevelt Rapbinn Corretyou White House Rapiddin Jen Joseph Wilmer Eveele Hinself Cornelyou Walker Udil Reais Ais Wat Connecticut New England Wilsoh Salmon Breau

Italy’s Reply On Venereal Issues Outlined in Rome

Rome reports the Italian government will reply to the proposal today and urge that President Tonsevell address the Venereal matters. The Italian note will express views identical to those of Great Britain and Germany as stated in the Vienna communication.

Rome Tonsevell Meyer Great Britain Germany

Battle Greek Mental Cure Doctors Convicted in Federal Court

In Battle Creek Michigan the defendants MM Peebles Walter J Lobo and Clarivs W Green were convicted by a federal jury for advertising mental cure by mail to obtain money by fraud during a trial at the U S district court. The case noted a thirty day stay of proceedings and testimony described healing powers and distant treatment involving a $1 fee. The People's Institute of Health allegedly conducted a flourishing business.

METRO Mich Tames MM. Péeblés Walter J. Lobo Clarivs W. Green People’s Intinue of Health Battle Creek States District Court Ir. Robo Herod

Christmas voyage plans of the Dewey fleet revealed

In a Washington telegraph report the navy details the Dewey squadron holiday itinerary in the Caribbean. Vessels including the Iowa and Massachusetts arrive at Santa Domingo and St Thomas while ships like the Atlanta and Eagle proceed to San Juan and Magues. A public reception for Admiral Dewey is planned with artillery, mounted police, and a procession of schoolchildren, headed by officials, at the palace.

Caitle Navy Department Admiral Dewey Caribbean Heim Christ Amins Iowa Sumners Une Massachasela Jaye Santa Tamia Olympia Nashville Machias Kitts Vixen St Thomas Detrott Antigua San

Georgetown to Hold Annual Floor Athletic Meet

Washington December 2 The Georgetown University Athletic association has decided to hold the annual floor athletic meet February 28 in Convention hall Invitations have been sent to principal universities of the country and it is expected that entries will come from Yale Harvard Michigan Lafayette Cornell and Columbia Admiral Sumner and Admiral Dewey expected to arrive for the event

Washiington Georgetown University Athletic Association Parté Ries Tee Yale Harvard Sumner Ofsity Kiesgo Michigan Minesta Day Admiral Dewey Lafayette Cornell Columbicy

Fort Wayne electric light franchise narrows terms

Fort Wayne officials and the Fort Wayne Light & Power Company frame a thirty two year franchise with reduced street lighting cost from 14 to 8 per lamp and a 20 percent cut in residential and commercial rates. Officials expect further talks on minor details before ratification moves ahead.

Nulie Works Fort Wayne Light & Power Rampany Rites Board of Publics Bersholl Board of Public Works John W. White H. J. Miller Lighting Company Hunting Port Wayne Electric Light Power Company Tix Pany Fort Warne Bigettle Ficigla Corey Imeasure

South Sea Queen Arrives in New York Wealthed Cannibals Past

Under the patronage of Mrs Parl Kalbe, the queen of a South Sea island group visits New York with her husband and grandson. Her wealth is estimated around 20 million dollars. She has ties to a community once feared as fierce cannibals, now living near the metropolis.

New York Unider Mra Parl Kalbe South Sea Islands Storld

Poomacka Woman and Archipelago Heirship Questioned

A garbled report questions Emm Kaw as heir to possessions on the Lisaywrtk archipelago. It mentions a sale for 2,000 and a potential five year period to dispose of interests, with intent to spend remaining life amid Hawaiing island residents.

Emm Kaw

Enjoins Action On The Sewer Improvement Halted

John Dreibelbiss Filaz wins injunction against city sewer project. Board of Public Works delayed final action as court reviews assessment legality. dispute centers on which properties incur costs for sewer work including railroad crossing and track strengthening. City Attorney to seek modification and clarify assessments as council proceeds with openings and alley work.

South Wayne Beardng Works Sind Toledo Daseler John Dreibelt B S. R. Alden Weil Patiion Tudoe Teaton Board of Public Work Shambaugh O Cit Pennsylvania Railroad Nelson Street

Postmaster Loses In Stamp Theft Case At Pelawan

In Mungur Indiana the postmaster Joel Hamilton must compensate 22000 dollars after stamp thefts. Federal authorities ruled the post office bears responsibility as the stamps were unlocked in the drop box and stolen by burglars months ago. Local residents are expected to contest the ruling and seek further coverage of the case.

Mungur Ind Bere Pelawan Joel Hamilton Taft Asis

Plague in Mexico City prompts federal aid offer

A plague outbreak on the western coast of Mexico triggers strict quarantines with three deaths on Saturday and nine on Sunday. President Diaz has offered federal aid to the affected areas. responders report aid arriving from Marzalin as authorities work to contain the matty outbreak.

Mexico City Marzalin Mexico Diaz

Committee to Report Tonight on Gas Movement

City council members prepare for a forthcoming report from the gas investigation committee. The panel is expected to state that gas pumped through three stations does not reach Fort Wayne, with detailed station visits and extensive pressure statistics to inform council opinion and future actions.

Speelu Ins Cme Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette Bluffton Wayne Messure

River at Evansville Stationary After Flood Outlook

Evansville Indiana December 23 The river remains stationary at forty feet and is expected to begin receding tomorrow Morning Troy Indiana seventy miles above here reports say the river is falling rapidly Farmers in the bottoms move back as the week progresses and expect the river to return to its normal channel Reports of damage to grain and livestock continue though less severe than anticipated Some buildings have washed away along the river Wabash River continues to rise creating alarm among farmers along its banks The river covers thousands of acres of corn field and other crops

Nsville Ind Troy Iwlis

Will Open Cigar Store in Street Front Room

A contract was closed yesterday by Mossrs C. Gré and Henry Mooning to open two cigar stores in the front part of the building now occupied by Frank D. Pea 1o 2 saloon. Fixtures will be installed soon under an arrangement to feature a glass ceiling and a partition between the stove and saloon.

Mossrs. C Gré Henry Mooning Frank D. Pea Ard Yangementa

Prohibition Laws Urged at National Meeting in Chicago

At a Chicago gathering of the National W. C T Incay delegates urged action to push state legislatures to pass laws prohibiting saloons within four miles of United States fords army posts camps and other military premises and to enforce existing prohibitory laws more strictly in states that already have them.

Chicago General Paeers WC. v. US United States

Big contract let for winter star line project

The contract for the Hower horse and cat shops to be secured at Winterestar by Groavilts Union Cire Winchester Maole Internehan nulway was let to a firm in Tilston Masa. Local contractors bid but the Boston firm led the line. When completed to Mineie two counties will gain interurban communication between Cincinnati Indianapolis and Dayton. Work on which line was pushed may resume in spring after winter conditions.

Muncie Ind Wintehestar Groavilts Union Cire, Winchester & Maole Internehan Nulway Heen Follo Tilston Masa Boston Jnwest Mineie 2 Ccumlatis Fnterar Cincinnati Iananolts Dayton

Survivors of two ill fated schooners drift in open boat

Terrible suffering marked the three and a half day drift of fifteen men from the coal laden schooners Crary and Palmer. After a collision off Thatcher's Island their boat faced freezing spray and hunger. Four died aboard, one went insane, and captains consigned bodies to the deep before rescue by the Manhasset and arrival in Boston.

Ofterwenty Massachusetts Bay Atlantic Cape God Borkers Cape Air Thatcher's Island Uimont Palmer Mate Smith Crary Jadehaven le Palmer Otters Palos Jaro Driren Ciaty Franz Banta Lima Petter Highland Light Manhasset Kyle Bialone Boston Banta

Goshen Fort Wayne Interurban Seeks Franchise

The Goshen Fort Wayne Interurban Company, led by chief engineer Stones, applied yesterday for a franchise from the Fort Wayne public works board. A tentative contract with the Fort Wayne Traction Company outlines a line via Hoffman and Wells streets and into the city limits, with fare set at 2½ cents per passenger. The deal hinges on board approval and a signed agreement between the two companies. Stones expressed optimism about cars running between Fort Wayne and Goshen by the planned date, noting the arrangement would fail without formal contracts.

Wayne-Gowhed Lyerucidal Traction Company Ura Stones Tranchisethe Board Pibli Works Yesterda Stonex Fileyi Fort Wayne ‘Traction Company Hoffman and Wells Streets Smithho Board of Public Works Cable Company Fort Wayne van Wert & Lima Stone Soph Hix Company Goshen

Smuggling Gases Case In Porto Rico Trial Proceedings

In San Juan Puerto Rico on December 28, Robert Clles a government read contractor and manager of an automobile transportation company faced arraignment on charges of smuggling gas and liquor. Commander G W Wan testified as witnesses described the court scene while various officers and guards testified to the events and actions of the accused.

San Juan Andres Donap Hav Pealan

Hearing Delayed in Robert Giles Case and Others

The document notes the postponement of the case against Commander Mente and mentions Collector Ceuye is indisposed, delaying proceedings. The court will proceed with the remaining cases and hearings once the speaker is available.

Robert Giles Mente Mntifaes Thriday Ceuye

Log hauled from Arnoll farm becomes city park centerpiece

In New Albany Indiana on December 22 a giant log, 8 feet in diameter and 42 inches at the end, 26 feet long, weighing an estimated SHWE, was hauled by horses to lay as part of a future park for the Hedford stone company. The log valued at 240 dollars, crafted from nearby Arnoll farm, draws attention as local industry repurposes timber for public space.

New Albany Ind Gover Arnoll Farm Aer New Hedford Herrick K. Reilford Stone Company

Soldiers from Manila riot aboard ship in port

Francisco December 23.5 fmy leanapart Thomas arrived il The weasel harigoit soldiers s the vessel wag in port na Ms- 2 a riot broke out among the dis eitaigest AIK, dal 2 compANY It regi lars Was accion board as 4 suans ta maintain order.

Francisco Leanapart Thomas Port Diseitaigest Aik Dal 2 It Regilars

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