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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1902
Page
1
Berlin reports Germany anxious for President Roosevelt to accept arbitration of the Vene zuela dispute. Berlin officials argue it would aid U.S. interests and favor calm resolution. Rome says Italy backs arbitration via The Hague and would accept Roosevelt as arbiter if the matter is submitted.
Formal invitations to arbitrate have been received at Washington. He may return a negative reply to them, urged by cabinet members, but he has decided to act as the arbitrator.
Revoltists, emboldened by alleged government arms smuggling and suppression inability, claim preparedness to challenge President Castro. Reports cite planned offensives near Cartons and Danguisiniete, with forces totaling thousands and cavalry units. As tensions rise, Castro plans to flee to La Victoria, while General Matow readies departure from Cofavad.
Washington December 24 The navy department reports no new instructions from Commander Diehl of the Marietta regarding the protest against a blockade at Cara dis and the concern over Red Deer Upracns reaching the harbor. Allies plan to avoid demilitarization and may not permit passage. naval authorities expect a reply to clarify the situation.
December 24 Interstew report notes Lone Barratt minister of foreign affairs had not been informed of a declaration of war by Great Britain. Senor Lopes Baral expresses surprise at the news. Venezuela does not see a formal war state but prepares for possible further actions.
In Merida and Curacao discussions arise over who bears responsibility for a seaside bombardment near La Guarra. Rumors name Signer De Kiva and Derr Von Puerio Beltane as responsible for protests and envoy actions on the beach near Guayra. Curacao to Maracaibo voyage noted amid heightened indignation.
Washington notes from December 24 indicate England and Germany pressed Roosevelt to arbitrate the Venezuela dispute. The plan’s secrecy hides whether the president will accept or reject, with a strong cabinet faction urging a negative reply and others pushing toward closer ties with world powers. Official word is expected soon.
Seven men died and one was injured when two freight trains collided near Trinidad Colorado on December 24. The extra freight crew faced a passenger train on a sharp curve causing a massive wreck. fourteen cars of the regular freight derailed and both locomotives were destroyed. Fireman Fred Gilbert was among the injured severely. bodies remained beneath wreckage as investigators sought blame.
In Louisville Kentucky on December 24 a collision between the trailer of an electric line train and a freight car on the Water Street trestle above Wire Street injured several, with one severely. James Williams of New Albany badly burned and hurt. KB Router also battered and Tramk badly bruised. chief of police Afame and J Rose of New Albany among the injured.
December 24 Tifton, Pa. A passenger train, the Pennsylvania Limited, collided with another train near Edgeworth. Mary Weare was injured and several others were fatally or seriously hurt. Reported survivors and victims include Charles Hopkins and John Carron among multiple passengers. The locomotive suffered damage but the United was not harmed.
In Grand Rapids Michigan a rearend collision occurred during a heavy snow storm on December 24. Police reported slippery roads and reduced visibility contributed to the crash. No serious injuries were disclosed, and investigators continued to assess contributing factors at the scene.
President Roosevelt and Secretary Hay conferred on Britain’s arbitration terms linked to the Venezuelan dispute. They reviewed every angle and promising to inform reporters if a conclusion is reached, but no news was announced tonight.
An article reports a collision on the Pere Marquette road involving a train and a wagon, describing the accident’s aftermath and naming several individuals connected to the incident. The account notes injuries among crew and passengers and mentions observers and local responders.
December 24 injury report from Rogers Nebraska details a collision between a westbound Colorado Special and an eastbound freight on the Union Pacific. Engineer William Bey among the injured. passengers and crew listed, with notes of wreck damage and emergency actions taken as trains derailed and halted. A separate note from Marietta Ohio describes a north bound passenger train collision near Waverly with injuries to listed crew and passengers amid heavy snow obscuring the tracks.
Berlin reports German naval forces in transit between Kiel and Venwandia amid wartime operations. The fragmentary item notes movements around New Year and hints at ongoing preparations, with unclear specifics but emphasis on German ship movements.
Washington December 24 The president commuted six months of Clay Tucker’s four year manslaughter sentence in the Eastern District of Texas for one month credit due to jail confinement during a smallpox epidemic. Navy shifts include Crowninshield Iohell returning to former posts and Rear Admiral Philip H Cooper assigned to the Southern Single Squadron. Ed McCarthy of Galveston arrives in the city.
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