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Newspaper

Galveston Leader

Location

Galveston, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1902

Page

2

Ultimatum to Venezuela Issued by British Commons

In the British House of Commons Premier Balfour announced an ultimatum to Venezuela. If reply is unsatisfactory, Britain and Germany will enforce claims. He cited interference with British subjects and lack of satisfactory explanations, while noting officials were virtually ignored. A socialist member pressed questions, triggering disruption before order returned.

Venezuela House of Commons Balfour Kier

Pershing crosses Mindanao lake for Moro peace effort

Dispatch from Major General Davis reports Captain John J. Pershing crossed Lake Lanao in Mindanao with boats borrowed from Moros to visit Iligan and return. He says the armed strength policy should end further fighting and that there is no Moro war danger. He locates Spanish gunboats for investigation. In Ohio a raid on a Proctorville double dwelling injures several, including a Dodge child in critical condition and Mrs. Howard with a fractured skull.

War Department Davis Philippines John J. Pershing Lake Lanao Mindinando Lligan Pershing Proctorville Ohio T. C. Dodge Walter Howard Dodge Howard

Fatal Erie wreck claims four lives in head-on collision

A head on collision between two Erie freight trains resulted in four deaths: Engineer W. G. Rich Fireman Thomas Latty Brakeman 4 J Board man all from Galion. Several others were severely injured including Hermann South George Metzger George Behrbeck and F Keiffer of Galion.

Erie Ohio W. G. Rich Thomas Latty J. Boardman Galion Hermann South George Metzger George Behrbeck F. Keiffer Gation

Greensburg man killed by train in Muncie incident

John W. Fretts 23 of Greensburg Indiana was struck and killed by a railroad passenger train in Muncie Indiana. Report says he crawled under down safety gates on Ohio Avenue and may have deliberately stepped in front of the train. Fretts had come to town to earn money to marry Miss Stella McCormick of Greensburg.

Muncie Ind John W. Fretts Greensburg Erie and Western Ohio Avenue Bretts Stella McCormick

Noted Indian Bear Hanged at Sioux Falls After Prayer

George Bear an Indian was hanged at Sioux Falls South Dakota. As the noose was adjusted Reverend William Holmes an Episcopal minister from the Santee Agency Nebraska ordered a prayer. Bear was pronounced dead in thirteen minutes.

George Bear Sioux Falls S. D William Holmes Santee Agency Neh Bear

Life-Saving Service Dispatch From Cape Hatteras

The Washington superintendent reports a large steamer with a black funnel and white band ashore six miles south of Hatteras inlet. Flatters life-saving crew has gone to assist the vessel.

Washington Cape Hatteras Hatteras Inlet Flatteras

Madrid dispatch reports Silvela to form new cabinet

Madrid dispatch says King Alfonso requests Senor Silvela form a cabinet after Sagasta resignation. Silvela will invite Senors Villeverde and Dato and other conservatives to accept portfolios in the new ministry.

Madrid Alfonso Senor Silvela Sagasta Silvela Senors Villeverde Dato

Bank Safe Blown Open Near Waconia Minn

Heyerle and Gothman’s bank at St Bonifacius near Waconia Minnesota was robbed and $505 in cash plus several thousand dollars in promissory notes were taken. One thousand dollars in coins left on top of the safe was not touched.

Heyerle & Gothman St. Bonifacius Waconia Minn

Two Trainmen Killed In Ohio Rail Collision

A head on collision between a passenger train and a local freight on the Pennsylvania line near Youngstown Ohio killed two trainmen and injured two others.

Pennsylvania Road Youngstown Ohio

Movement to secure British tariff preference forms league

Halifax special reports Canada moves toward a preference tariff from Great Britain. A league to promote the policy circulates across the dominion with pledges not to buy American goods or patronize American industries.

Halifax N.S Canada Great Britain Dominion

President Nominates Tucker for Toledo Postmaster

The President has submitted to the Senate the name of Wm. H. Tucker for city postmaster at Toledo. This formal nomination sets Tucker to seek Senate confirmation for the Toledo postal chief role.

Toledo Senate Wm. H. Tucker

Lincoln Assassin Witness B W Loring Dies in New York

B W Loring first lieutenant US Navy retired, who witnessed President Lincoln’s assassination, died at Owego New York. He helped carry Lincoln to the house where he died, and was among the first at the stricken man. Mrs Nation Lands in Jail in Topeka Kansas for disturbing the peace. she was ejected from drug stores and a prominent hotel.

Lincoln B. W. Loring United States Navy Owego N. Y President Lincoln

Great Stock Show Attracts West Wide Interest

The National Pure-Bred Live Stock Association exposition at Chicago stockyards drew broad Western attendance. Officials report hundreds of thousands of Chicago visitors and about 409000 visitors from outside the city, marking a peak in bred stock interest and Western farming expansion.

West National Chicago Rere Iemey Alan

Congress Convenes For Short Session In Capitol Tone

Congress opened a brief session with Senate adjourning quickly to honor Senator McMillan. House proceedings included prayers, roll call, swearing in of members, and resolutions of respect for falle n members.

Congress Senate McMillan Michipin Charles G. Russell Connecticut Russell A. Alger Michigan Morgan Ala W. H. Milburn Charles £. Russell le (Chaffenreid Sheppard Texas

Weather and trade shift as excess rains aid winter goods

The Weekly Trade Review notes heavy rains in the Southwest easing footwear and winter clothing movement while Coke and iron markets stay tight. Rail congestion persists near Pittsburgh as earnings hold and foreign pig iron arrivals lag. domestic needs exceed supply for months.

New York Kt. G. Dan & Co Pittsbars Builer

Rush to the Southwest Opens New Settling Wave

Thousands migrate monthly to the Southwest seeking fresh sect opportunities and wealth. About 50,000 people reportedly moved west last year. Thousands of acres of free land in Oklahoma and Indian territories drew many new towns, with several flourishing within three years.

Montana Tinian Territory Oklahoma Missour Arkansas Ino Boston New England Europe Obblvhella Trans Wetkas Missoned

Farmers embrace quality stock at new exposition

The exposition drew farmers from multiple Midwest centers as officers of the association promoted better breeds and modern facilities. Governors attended on dedication day with Secretary Wilson delivering remarks while highlighting rapid growth in the five stock industries and gains for breeders and exporters.

Assoehation Wilson Wede Chicago Wien Omaha Kansas City Sioux City United States Galventanes

Agricultural Exposition Spurs Student Involvement Across Regions

The article notes broad opportunities for agriculture college students in experiments with farm products and animal industries. It cites large delegations and judging contests, plus a push toward affordable land in the Southwest and Oklahoma, with New England farmers relocating and land buyers planning large purchases. optimism about settlement and livelihood persists.

Agricultury College

Cornell and Michigan Propose New Summer Courses in Geography and Annuities

The report notes Cornell University will offer geography and related sciences in its upcoming summer session, billed as the first American summer course in geography. Michigan University expands with a new course on theories of annuities and insurance, marking a pioneering effort in mathematical insurance study.

Cornell University New York Teachers Cori Francis Welsey Michigan University University of Michigan Peou-American Plate Glass Company Alexandria

President's Message Secrecy Aimed At Preventing Leaks

The article discusses strict secrecy around the preparation of the President's message to Congress. It outlines measures to prevent stock market misuse, including centralized control at the printing office, limited distribution to trusted officials, and strict accountability for paper used.

Congress Lange Duatus Hayes White House

New York Faces Potential Coal Famine Amid Snow Threats

The article warns of a looming coal shortage in New York as a winter snowfall could block rail lines. Daily anthracite supply sits at 20,000 tons, far short of a 5,000-to-6,000-ton city demand, risking school closures and rising prices if snowcuts persist.

New York City New York sehd@ila Brooklyn

Mixed Berkshire items from early Kansas and Oklahoma reports

The notes cover a Kansas City led keel loan for an American defender, a Standard Oil quarterly dividend of 10 per share, and several local incidents. Included are a Galway verdict for conspiracy, a stock train wreck near Hollister Kansas, cattle losses, land purchase by the Kansas State Soldiers Home, a Perry Oklahoma murder conviction with life sentence, and a court sale of two enslaved individuals for vagrancy.

Thc Kansas City Standard Oil Company William = Buttik M. PL Galway Ireland M. KO & T. Atock Hollister Kaw Ciry Wey Board of Managers Kansas State Soldiers’ Home Dodge City Perry O. T Edward Martin C. A. Patton Gartehl Couity Court House Area

Market Price Ledger for Midwest Commodities and Grains

The report lists city by city pricing for cattle hogs sheep and various grains. Chicago Indianapolis St Louis Cincinnati Detroit Milwaukee Toledo prices cover cattle hogs wheat corn oats rye and related staples with nominal ranges and grade notes.

Chicago Indianapolis St. Louis Gse. Com Cincinnati Detroit Milwaukee Toledo

Hoosier Happenings Brief State Items and Local News

A long list of Indiana items notes the Vevay vote to allow cows in streets, fatalities from wagon accidents in Elkhart and near Mill Creek, brief industry updates in Anderson and Richmond, and fixtures like labor-saving machinery at Peru Steel Castings. It reports patent issuances, library funding disputes in Evansville, and coal vein discoveries around Greencastle plus Wayne County turkey shipments.

Gibert Underwood Elkhart Claude McGarr Algie Cave Commercial Club Muncie Henry Short Mill Creek Heldeaves Iden Charles Harris Lilet W. Barns Road Washington Peru Steel Castings Company Richmond Anderson John Plump Versailles Cop. Bradley South Bert A S Patel Nesene Hersy Indiana Chester Bradford Inidanapolis Freverick Cleveland Flint John C. Cremens Tathanapolis Stern John BE. Faught Columbiatory John N. Graham Frankling Wiliam W. Hoffman F. W. Powers West Lafayette Orange Howell Goshen Ira H. Larr Sullivan Boot Wilmer Leonard Fort Wayne Railway Rail Henry Kk. Morris Michigan City Aloyse H.W Seifert Evansville Daniel HW. Walbert Greenwood Soule Leek Putnam County Cloverdale Greencastle Clinton Falls Cloverdale Company Wayne County

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