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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1902
Page
1
Reports from Tangier and Madrid describe rebels tightening grip on Fez, cutting water supply and threatening surrender within days. Britain and France assure Spain of status quo while Italy signals restraint unless Tripoli threatened.
Berlin reports King George of Saxony orders a full official account of Crown Princess Louise elopement amid sectarian tensions. Princess Therese of Bavaria is named in a flight narrative while plans for imprisonment or confinement of the princess circulate. A special divorce trial panel is appointed as doctors assess the king’s health.
Conductor Keen shot in the temple during a train robbery near Louisville. He fires a Winchester at the fleeing robber as the assailant steals $36 from passenger J F Moore. Keen survives, taken to a hospital. robber wounded possibly, but not proven. passengers and detectives name Horace Jackson Lon Murphy and William Duty of New York.
Lamsdorf stated he had served information to improve channels between Kereta and Bulgaria. The note underscores efforts to bridge interests through polygiog apertures and polite exchanges during the Emmar Court dinner.
A garbled report describes efforts by unidentified parties to renew and discuss the Standard Oil related venture. The text mentions Turkish or Russian producers, a Tehran or Yakoi location, and hopes to settle partnership details amid a broader consolidation push.
Paris reports that France and Guatemala are prepared to submit their dispute to the Hague arbitration court. Claims are being reviewed as the protocol terms are discussed. The stance echoes prior tensions with Venezuela as a referenced backdrop.
In Caracas on December 2 a U S minister reports the Dutch steamer Pring Maurits entered blockaded Venezuelan ports and discharged cargo with British approval. The Tialinn cruiser ordered departure yet Commodore Montgomery allowed unloading, stirring charges of anti American discrimination. A later Curacao dispatch notes German and Dutch dealings amid tensions and threats of bombardment.
President Castro arrived in Caracas and met with Minister Bowen who urged taking the Venezuela allied conflict to The Hague peace court. Venezuela’s answer is to be received tomorrow at 11 o clock. Government victory at Bariguidmeto reinforces Castro’s hold on power.
A rumored plan to recruit General Ben Viljoen to lead Boer forces in Somaliland is denied by Viljoen. He states he has no inclination to join, citing personal reasons and loyalty to home, while noting uncertainty about motives and government offers. London report dated December 2.
Chairman Knapp addresses the American Association for the Advancement of Science in Washington about mandatory disclosure for corporations under congressional control. He questions whether publicity could curb stock watering and notes risks in exclusive control of securities.
reports from New York reveal a hidden scheme at the Alazama gold mine where workers used twenty stamp batteries for two years without management knowledge. the scheme allegedly mined valuable ore with an average value cited as six dollars per ton, seventy miles from birzin.
U S critics question arbitration efforts cited Hague Conference Article 27 as justification for U S stance. France pushes the paragraph while American delegates defend Monroe Doctrine and insist the Hague rule supports retreat from nonneutral interventions. The debate centers on the U S role and the proper scope of international mediation.
From Caracas December 20 report says Barquisimeto, capital of Lara, recaptured by government forces after battles in the streets. San Colex and Tinaqguillo also reoccupied, while Barquidsmete defenders faced heavy losses and evacuation followed by gunfire. General Ceferina Cagilin led the government troops.
Washington hopes a blockade will be raised through arbitration as a tentative cabinet meeting in New York discusses the past year's tensions. President Castro's stance and Venezuelan matters are noted amid anticipation of possible action at the talks.
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