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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1902
Page
1
Washington reports no confirmation on Ciracas proposal for arbitration between Venezuela and European powers. Roosevelt's status unclear as Allies discuss sending dispute to The Hague. officials caution indiscretion by commanders could threaten American shipping. two days earlier Washington awaited guidance from The Hague meeting.
President Castro telegraphs from La Victoria accepting the proposal to submit all pending differences to The Hague arbitration with conditions. The terms require cessation of the blockade and the return of the fleet requested by the allied powers, and the acceptance has been sent to Washington.
Workington December 25 reports the president has made no decision on accepting an invitation from foreign powers to arbitrate the Venezuelan matter. Daily correspondence continues between the state department and foreign offices over the invitation. Secretary Hay and the president held a brief conference today on the situation.
Fragmented text discusses governance and arbitration, mentioning Reeve and unnamed parties. It hints at tensions over equality and authorities in decision making, with vague references to Venextretiu difficulties and Olepites Muall. The readable portions indicate contested power and rightful governance.
Officials discuss submitting the dispute to arbitration through The Hague or a similar tribunal. The United States voices concern over any move that could lift the blockade while hostilities continue, warning that only peaceful means should guide shipping and neutral rights.
Fragmentary cable from La Guayra describes rising elite discontent and government enforcement amid new compliance orders. The message notes merchants facing shifting rules and potential clashes as officials push reforms.
An observer reports from Therto Catolica on fortifications and nearby countrysides. He notes the burning of a powder magazine and details offensive moves by the allies including several large caliber salvos and bombardment ranges from 1500 to 1800 yards within a 32 minute period.
Paris dispatch reports Karen D’Antedr nelles de Conetart Ane wrote to Foreten Minster Delcasse asking why the Hague tribunal has been snubbed. She asserts the senate will interpret the government on reassembling the chamber over Article 27 of the Hague convention. The note mentions allied powers coercing Venezuela. Baron Ti Tatournelles backs the U S position on the Venezuelan trouble.
The writer discusses The Hague arbitration concept and notes that Venezuela should participate in the conference. It argues alliances, moral obligations, and the necessity of states observing commitments made at The Hague while warning against excuses for noncompliance by powerful nations.
Unclear text reports searchlights in use at Willongatad Curacon with a steamer Corncastine bringing remainder of her crew. Wirebips guard the coast of Venezuela as forty vow wela are detained at La Guarta.
A large blaze at the Arbuckle Bros sugar refinery cooperage in Brooklyn destroyed the walls near the East River front. Fire crews confined the flames to the structure as a wall collapsed, killing Michael O’Maley and trapping Thomas Jeffries while injuring Battalion Chief Thomas Coppinger and Thomas McCarthy. Coppinger later died in hospital. fire under control by 11:45 a.m.
Omaha Neb scene reports a blaze at the Vhton Stock yards South Omaha destroying sheep barns and about 400 sheep. Officials say the fire started from a cigar stump and spread rapidly amid strong winds. Firefighting crews battled the flames, with losses estimated around seventy thousand dollars.
Police plan to investigate the causes of the December 95 gasoline explosion in Hot Springs. The incident left William Histeig dead, marking the first fatality from the blast. Investigators seek to identify involved parties and responsible officials who may have sparked the blast.
Witnesses describe the injured Chambers faring better while others in attendance note the severity of the wreck. Officials consider the damage to firms and telephones as investigators sort through bruises and trouble in handling the case.
Reports from Gay, Allogta, Memphis, and Louisville describe an arctic snap sweeping the region. Temperatures plummet with readings near 22 at Freezing Point and 14 below in some spots, as winds intensify and forecasts predict further drops.
Governor elect Lanham announced the appointment of T. J. Brown of McLongan county as assistant superintendent of peniten tiaries at Wintertie. Judge Seth Sheepfierd, former Teas district judge, did not attend. Several Texas congressmen and city residents were present at the residence event.
London dispatch reports the Moroccan unrest around a central figure seeking to replace the present sultan. government troops are spread thin while 12,000 reinforcements are promised and irregular cavalry called out. many tribes hesitate, ready to shift sides if the government falters. The pretender claims no throne for himself but aims to topple the sultan amid European influence concerns.
The Lily schooner crew faced a deadly attack as Nathes of New Hebrides killed Captain Henry Aion Atkinson and wounded two seamen while natives aboard the ship defended the dead captain’s body. The conflict arose during a native takeover and subsequent combat left several natives wounded as the schooner returned with natives aboard.
London December reports relay a Rome dispatch on a scandal linked to a reconcilialtion effort. The note mentions Geneva, a crown princess, and a marconi commemoration with praise for Italian achievements and a step toward broader triumph.
An incoherent paragraph from an old newspaper fragment mentions a Tokyo correspondent and vague notes on naval funding. It references a Japan related matter and a conference in New York with scattered names and terms, but the meaning is obscured and details are not clear.
Two more burglaries were reported to police after last night. The Euro Store of Ed Sachs near the Menger hotel was robbed of opala and shawland goods valued at 450. Prumogle's Jewelry Store in Floustonetrees was robbed of goods valued at 100. Police report no further details.
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