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Newspaper
Humeston New Era
Location
Humeston, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1903
Page
2
A collage of misquoted snippets and tangential notes spanning Missouri characters, European politics, literary jabs, royal fires, and nautical inventions. The piece meanders through names like Sessback and Rita, railings at modern figures, and scattered observations on cider, submarines, and public figures, with no clear event or cohesive narrative.
The report argues against concessions as observers warn that Russia and Japan may clash over Asia. It notes Russian confidence in an easy victory abroad and Chinese officials fearing dangerous consequences. The piece mentions potential evacuation deals from St. Petersburg and insists on Japan resisting delays.
Paris reports a government commission on revision recommended a retrial for Captain Dreyfus by a civilian tribunal, aiming to reexamine evidence from prior courts martial and potentially restore his army rank. Details remain to be published, but the decision promises vindication and full restoration if the new trial supports innocence.
Berlin reports the German Foreign Office sees Britain possibly joining a Russia Japan conflict to preserve its eastern position. Sir Frank Lascelles hinted Britain fears war unless Russia retreats, with European powers urging restraint to prevent a U S Colombia Panama crisis and possible war. Bryan buys ancestral Nebraska home, a sentimental purchase by the former presidential candidate.
Washington December 24 The War Department released a letter from Lieutenant General Leonard Wood protesting editorials in the New York Sun dated June 2 4 and others. Wood asks that the matter be referred to the inspector general or other proper authority and encloses statements and letters supporting his claim of censurable conduct.
In Washington, General Reyes declares that a war on Panama means war with the United States. He urges the Colombian people to understand the gravity of the crisis and to press the state department for action. Sources say Reyes may assume command once his message is filed. Russia and Japan edge toward settlement efforts as diplomacy continues.
Klaw and Erlanger present the Ben Hur spectacle at the Auditorium Des Moines January 11 to 16 with matinees. lavish stage settings and scenes from Jerusalem and the chariot race promise a grand, unprecedented production. advance seats go on sale January 7 via Foster manager with postal order and self addressed stamped envelope.
Iowa Falls reports no progress in locating the pair who blew the safe and robbed the Garden City bank. Officers traced a possible lead to Radcliffe where two men registered under aliases Wright and Shannon. A lunch wrapped in a paper from the Radcliffe hotel was later found near Garden City, suggesting the Radcliffe pair did the job.
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