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Newspaper
Hamilton Weekly Sun
Location
Hamilton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1902
Page
1
President Castro states Venezuela has not received ultimatums but simultaneous requests from Britain and Germany. He says Venezuela cannot decide on foreign claims until internal revolution is crushed and public order is restored. The government aims to settle pending claims in a proper manner.
Albert Burke, a student at St Gregory Seminary Cedar Point Ohio, received a sacred archaeology medal from Cardinal Gatti in Rome. Burke’s parents reside in Hamilton.
At 6 30 a.m. in Panhandle yards two engines were badly damaged when eastbound Loveland accommodation No 50 struck Yard Engine 949. Engineer Kenty McHlaney was badly injured and sent home for medical care. another engineer sustained non fatal injuries.
In Shelby a hardware firm has installed a stove on the sidewalk in Mzin street as a striking advertisement. A stove with a roaring coal fire sits in a shaft with a twenty foot pipe creating a strong draft. It stays hot all day drawing pedestrians and drawing attention to the Gun brand.
Dee Willard and three children Grace Uniee and Kye Neely were killed in a buggy train collision near a cross street outside Findlay Ohio. Charles Neely superintendent of Ohio Oil Company and his wife were en route when the horse bolted on a grade causing the buggy to stall on the tracks. The horse stopped in the middle as a train struck, mangling the bodies. The father arrived after the wreck and went insane upon recognizing his family.
Deyton O W ee reports that Elijah Taylor and his son were arrested near Fairtight Ohio three miles away, linked to post office and general store burglaries. Officers preserved footprints while detaining suspects. Taylor is about 60 and his son 25, with broad involvement in a bunco scheme tied to a cake touting fraud. The mineo steering scandal arose in Indiana, ending with a compromised suit in Brankville. John King and associates faced punishment, inquiries reveal jail time and later release.
In Washington on December 1, reports say Governor William H. Taft of the Philippines may be nominated to the Supreme Court seat after Shiras retires. If Taft leaves the Philippines, Vice Governor Wright and W. Rockhill of the Bureau of American Republics would become key figures, with a commission planned to oversee the transition.
Dispatches report Vesuginsa volcano near Naples showing renewed threat with several small craters forming on its side. Authorities monitor activity as scientists assess potential eruption risk.
Toledo report details wall collapse at a $150,000 Kieger Brothers furniture plant Tuesday night. Pipeman Thomas Smith, 26, was instantly killed and several firefighters were badly injured. Rescuers pulled others from the debris. recoveries hoped and feared as cranes worked.
In Winona Minnesota on December 10, six year old Preddle Howe offered a bottle to his younger sister with Santa Claus visible in her mind. She drank the liquid and soon died within half an hour despite two doctors being summoned.
Signor Pollass, Italian minister at Sophia, killed himself Tuesday by leaping from a hotel window. The incident occurred in Romr on December 10.
Still shivering in the effete East as New York and New England suffer a bitter cold wave not seen in twenty nine years. Coal shortages and anxious buyers strain dealers while charitable unions and the Board of Aldermen mobilize aid. Albany and northern regions log 30 to 32 below zero with Adirondacks and Champlain valley far colder. Navigation on the Hudson halted as ice forms and steamers move to winter quarters.
The new Minis appeared in Parliament for the first time as Premier Silvela refrained from issuing a royal decree to suspend the Cortes. The scene unfolded in Madrid on December 10.
Drussela Dec 10 two well known bankers Alme Andaste and his brother imlayn M Coonan have been arrested on a charge of fraud. It is charged their trade was conducted by promoting many companies with capital limits into the millions.
Wheat firm at 77 77 40, corn 41c, oats 34 35e. Hay steady. timothy 18.50 16.00, slowery 10.50 11.00. Butter higher at Ohio creamery 26 30c. Eggs 21 22s. Poultry steady with springers 9 14 10c, hens 8 40, turkey 10 14c, ducks 1 Re. Calves 0.75 7.00. Hogs active and higher. select 6.95 6.40, common 4.85 8.15. Cattle slow and easy. chain 4.35 5.10, common 2.00 2.75. Sheep active and higher. extra 3.60 3.76, common 3.75 2.85.
A Vienna newspaper reports Shah of Persia has cut his harem from 1160 to sixty wives. The reform, linked to his European tour and exposure to Western ideas, leaves many wives displaced. Details are scarce as the palace prepares for possible mourning and questions linger over how the women were informed.
Simple services for former Speaker Thomas Brackett Reed were held at First Parish Unitarian Church Portland. A distinguished assembly attended as businesses and public buildings closed. The pallbearers included Joseph Symanda John C Small George M Souders and others. The organ played then Rev John Carroll Perkins delivered the eulogy and benediction. The casket was escorted to Evergreen Cemetery and interred in the family plot.
Pirates boarded a brig flying the United States flag off Cavite near Manila and overpowered passengers and crew. They plundered about $17,000 from travelers and bound all aboard with ropes before escaping. The leader is believed to be an American.
In December the judge reviewed Willard’s request for a venue change. Arguments focused on juror qualification questions and a juror’s ability to follow evidence and the court charge. Judge Belden noted 15,000 eligible voters in Butler County and suggested renewal of the change request if a fair jury cannot be secured locally. The case was continued to the next term amid witness logistics and alleged harassment concerns.
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