Grand jury charges Lynch with high treason in England
The lord chief justice told a summoned grand jury in England to try Colonel Lynch over high treason for fighting with the Boers. A true bill was returned and Lynch’s trial set for January 20. In Louisville, Policeman Mike Hayes was dismissed after an examining trial for the murder of Policeman John Doyle, with self defense cited. The board of safety ordered Hayes to return to duty.
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London
Law Court
Lynch
South Africa
England
Louisville
Mike Hayes
John Doyle
McCann
Hayes
Doyle
Board of Safety
Nebraska Governor-Elect Boycotts Inaugural Ball
Governor-elect Mickey of Nebraska, a Methodist Episcopal church member and Nebraska Wesleyan trustee, strongly opposes dancing and refuses to attend an inaugural ball. The Commercial club of Lincoln had planned such an event, but those plans halted. He is described as not being a society man and unlikely to wear a full dress suit.
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Mickey
Nebraska
Methodist Episcopal Church
Nebraska Wesleyan University
Commercial Club of
Lincoln
Frick to Succeed Schwab as Steel Trust President
A Wall Street report says Henry Clay Frick will become president of the steel trust in January replacing Charles M Schwab. The transfer is described as part of Frick’s price for his Union Steel stake. Schwab is said willing to retire despite the demanding role. Eli Hyman, a Jewish man who begged for hospital admission in Toronto, died leaving about 31 000 in clothing and other sums possibly reaching 100 000. His wife and daughter are believed to be in San Francisco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Clay Frick
Chas. M. Schwab
The
Steel Trust
Wall Street
Trust
Frick
Union Steel Company
Schwab
Eli Hyman
General Hospital
Toronto
Ont
Feperworth
San Francisco
Wagoner loot ends in blast at Hendricks depot
A safe in the West Virginia Central depot at Hendricks was dynamited, wrecking the building and shattering windows. Burglar(s) fled the scene after the blast, abandoning most of the loot and carrying only about $104.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia Central
Hendricks
W. Va
Train Collision Kills Two Firemen Injures Engineer
William Maybee of Butler and John Wallace of Paterson were killed while James Stewart of Paterson was severely injured in a crash at Little Ferry Junction New Jersey involving two freight trains of the New York Susquehanna and Western Railroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Maybee
Butler
N. J
John Wallace
Paterson
James Stewart
Little Ferry Junction
New York, Susquehanna & Western Railroad
Congress Passes Relief Bill for Miami Indians in Indiana
Congress approves a relief bill for the Miami Indians of Indiana claiming money misappropriated. They say funds were returned but interest of 17000 dollars remains due as the Indians, now civilized, continue living in Indiana.
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Congress
Indiana
Quarantine at Milwaukee Soldiers Home for Smallpox
Five thousand inmates at the National Soldiers' Home in Milwaukee face quarantine after veteran Jones is found to have smallpox. Health officials say all precautions are in place to prevent spread.
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National Soldiers’ Home
Milwaukee
Milwaukee Health Department
Jones
Italian fencers Vega and Pessina wounded in duel challenge
The duels between Italian champions Vega and Pessina and French champions Merignac and Kirch were fought here. Both Italian fencers sustained wounds, though not life threatening.
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Nice
Vega
Pessina
Merignac
Kirchoffer
Will of Mary L. Greenleaf Filed in Cambridge Assets Named
The will of Mary Longfellow Greenleaf sister of poet Henry W. Longfellow was filed in East Cambridge Massachusetts. It disposes of about $225000 in estate with roughly $80000 allocated as public bequests.
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Mary Longfellow Greenleaf
Henry W. Longfellow
East Cambridge
Mass
Anti-Saloon League targets army canteen in Congress fight
The Anti-Saloon League presses Congress to block reestablishment of the army canteen. E C Dinwiddie of Ohio leads the legislative committee in Washington directing a campaign that mobilizes state leagues to persuade senators and representatives. The league claims credit for driving the canteen from the army and vows it must stay out.
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Anti-Saloon League
Congress
E.C. Dinwiddie
Ohio
League
Washington
Ita
Firemen Hurt Fighting Blaze at Scranton Wholesale House
A five story structure occupied by J. L. Connell & Co. at 115 Franklin avenue Scranton Pa was destroyed by fire with contents. Four firemen were slightly injured. Loss estimated at 175000 dollars, fully covered by insurance.
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J. L. Connell & Co
Franklin Avenue
Scranton
I.c
Insuriie
New Indian Laws Urged At National Indian Association Meet
The National Indian Association closed its twenty third annual convention in Washington D C after adopting resolutions urging legislation for the relief of the Navajos in Arizona and other laws in the interest of Indians.
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National Indian Association
Washington, D. C
Arizona
Allies Warned Over Venezuelan Debt Blockade
The United States serves notice to Great Britain and Germany that it will not permit European powers to extend a peaceful blockade into Venezuela. Washington warns against any actions that could lead to war and stresses U S intent to prevent hostilities while preserving debt collection rights. The situation follows the sinking of the Venezuelan fleet and the Puerto Cabello bombardment.
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United States
Great Britain
Germany
Venezuela
Washington
Greatritain
Bom
Castro
Charybdis
Fort Solano
la Guayra
Puerto Cabello
Custom House
Britain
London Post
Venezuelan enlistment surge draws volunteers from many groups
Two thousand men from Zaracas and Valencia arrive in the city to join the defense effort. Representatives of Argentine, Cuban and Chinese communities have offered service to President Castro. A notable number of Germans living inland have volunteered to bear arms for Venezuela.
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Zaracas
Valencia
Castro
Venezuela
Prices of Coal and Oil Hit New Heights in New York
The piece highlights rising costs for coal and oil burdening New York City’s poor amid a harsh winter. It notes coal prices climbing to levels that strain household budgets and cites Standard Oil’s sharp oil-price hikes, with wholesale oil at 13 1/2 cents a gallon and retailing around 14 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New York City
New
York
Standard Oil Company
U.S. oil prices, Venezuela tensions and grain markets
A veteran market summary notes rising wholesale oil costs by 100 percent since last summer as U S policy debates Venezuela risk and Great Britain claims. May wheat advances amid export demand while weekly grain shipments to Europe rise. analysts warn speculation would react to any new entanglements with major powers.
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Seaboard
Europe
Various 1903 Sports and Public Notices Snippet
W K Vanderbilt horses win 53159 on French turf. The lead keel for a new cup yacht cast at Bristol. Chicago 1903 racing to start April 20 at Lakeside. Harry Felix signs with Louisville after Phillies season. Harvard may sever athletic ties with Yale. Yale defeats Harvard 23 0 in football before 30000. Canadian Skating Association sets Feb 2 international championships in Montreal. New Russian orthodox church consecrated in New York. Congressman Long to move from Moocking Lodge to Hutchinson. Houston street car strike ends after demand for 2 per nine hours. Mayflower descendants celebrate landing in Washington. Burlington Railroad Co announces train service. Yale Law School supports top emergency professorship.
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W. K. Vanderbilt
Bristol
R. I
Chicago
Lakeside
Harry Felix
Phillies
Louisville
Harvard
Yale
Princeton
Canadian Skating Association
Montreal
New Haven
New York City
Cheater I. Long
Moocking Lodge
Hutchinson
Houston
Texas
Washington
Berlington Rattroed
Alloes
Conn
Yale Law School
December Crop Conditions
The Department of Agriculture estimates winter wheat newly seeded area at 34 million acres, up 5.1 percent from fall 1901 sowing. Winter wheat condition on December 1 is 99.7 versus 86.7 in 1901. Winter rye newly seeded area is 99.3 percent of fall 1901 area, with Dec 1 condition at 98.1 compared to 89.4 in 1901.
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Department of Agriculture
Exports of Breadcruffs Report Low U S Wheat Exports
U S Treasury data show November exports of breadcruffs and four and wheat from U S ports totaled 16,849,903 bushels, down from 21,419,133 bushels last year. The report suggests about 5,000,000 extra bushels of Canadian wheat and flour exported in November.
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United States
Treasury Department
A Friend's Quiet Loss and a Wedding's Shadow
John, longtime companion to Charlie, accepts his friend’s upcoming marriage with a brave front. He wrestles loneliness as Charlie’s wife asserts her new family, reshaping their bond and leaving John isolated, pondering how to redefine life after the changing circle.
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Johnny
John
Charlie
Pase
Care of Cut Flowers and Swiss Post Office Reform
Care of cut flowers features tips to revitalize faded blooms with water, sand, charcoal, soda, and boiling water. The piece contrasts practical husbandry with decorator vanity and asks for imitators of the Swiss model in reorganizing the Japanese post office.
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London Globe
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St. Louis
Cincinnati
Ste. Detroit
Toledo
Toledo Blade
Johnny Abou
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