GOLONBION COPS WHORL AND COLOMBIAN TROOPS ALONG RIO ATRATO
Admiral Coglisy received a consul letter noting Cartagena left with 800 troops for the Aluaty river district and Gen. Pinzon and Cartagena ships moved toward Panama. Troops reportedly returned to Cartagena while others were redirected. Belizean relations and a potential Venezuela Colombia rapprochement are discussed as peace efforts gain traction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coglisy
Ladice F. Bisworth
United States
Cartagena
Aluaty River
Gulf of Darten
Caghlan
Melander
Genaral Pinzon
Tor Yar
Golan
Rio Atrato
Panama
Cartegena
Bogota
Magdalena River
Honda
Herbert W. Bowen
Venezuela
Colombia
Mr. Howen
South America
Union Favored as Four Churches Seek Deeper Cooperation
A New York joint meeting of committees from the Reformed Presbyterian church general synod the Presbyterian Church in the United States of America and United Presbyterian church endorsed a plan for closer church cooperation. They adopted four resolutions favoring union through full consolidation or federation while preserving identities and improving administration. The committees are to report back to their appointing bodies for further guidance and invite other Presbyterian bodies to participate in talks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ie Varians Presbyterian
United States
New York
Steermod Presbyterian
Reformed Presbbyterian Church
General Synod
Presbyterian Church
United States of America
United Presbyterian Church
Aso
Reformed Presbyterian Church
Japan Dissolves Diet Gains Free Hand in Russia Talks
The Japanese diet is dissolved after lower house displeasure with the reply to the imperial speech. Allied powers agreed not to reverse the move as Tokyo reshapes strategy. Officials expect Japan to press for major changes in its last note to Russia and to pursue Manchuria concerns with a freer cabinet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Det
Partes
Japan
Ruasia
Tyimg
Brutal Assault Alleges Teacher's Attack Near Sullivan
Miss Evlene Sinclaix, 19, a Parks Edge school teacher near Sullivan Indiana, says she was overpowered by a man described as gnegly mipls, tied to a bog trough, and kept submerged for two hours and forty minutes with only her heel showing. She seeks warrants for assault and battery against the suspect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abueed
Evlene Sinclaix
Parks Edge House
Sullivan
Ind
Tragic Milwaukee Freight Collision Near Adiel Ill
A Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul freight train collision near Adiel Illinois left three trainmen dead Frank Finnicutt engineer Walter Waid engineer and Oscar Dyer fireman. Five cars burned two young children Mildren Mitehen and Mrs W J Mitchen perished as wreckage destroyed engines and fourteen cars were demolished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Pass
Ares
W. J. Mitchen
Alfa
Mildren Mitehen
Thomas Beatty
Tig Cdr
Rankinn
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
Adiel
Ill
Frank Finnicutt
Walter Waid
Oscar Dyer
Wreck on Cedar Bridge Causes Five Deaths and Fire
A westbound passenger train derailed on the Cedar bridge three miles from Albany. Five cars left the tracks and collided with the girders. The wreckage caught fire, killing five persons and injuring several others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Min
Albla
Heer
Cedar Bridge
Treasury Report Shows Over Fifty Million Surplus
The annual Treasury report details a surplus of 54.3 million dollars. Total receipts reached 694.6 million, including 224 thousand from postal mites, while expenditures were 640.8 million, with war expenses in the Philippines at 82.6 million. Cash balances rose, gold holdings expanded, and unrestricted gold coin use remains a feature of treasury operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jtton
Treasury
Two Killed in Wreck of Pittsburg and Kenova Flyer
A northbound Pittsburg and Kenova Flyer on the Pittsburg and Wheeling collided head on with a southbound cattle train at Glenova near Wheeling. Killed were Engineer Thomas Murray of the passenger train and Stubenville resident Meister James Lanahan of the stock train. Injured include Frank McKay of Wheeling with a broken leg, Detective William Johnson of Pittsburgh with a fractured skull, and Trainsman Frank Cartwright of Wheeling with a broken leg. The passenger reportedly ran to catch up for a last run and collided while attempting to stop. Both trains wrecked. passengers escaped with minor cuts and injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Kenova
Glenova
Pitsburg
Pittsburg & Wheeling
Wheeling
Thomas Murray
Steubenville
Mreman James Lanahan
Frank McKay
Ore Shipments Show Larger Total This Year Across Lakes
The year’s ore shipments reach 28 649 550 tons, up from 27 409 059 last season, with about 24 million moved by rail or other transport. Duluth and Two Harbors in Minnesota lead regional shipments, while the lakes show 25 percent excess ore at year’s end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jake
Jal
Duluth
Ad Two
Minn
Vast Telephone Combine to Merge 4000 Independent Companies
Final arrangements in Chicago plan the incorporation of the Interstate Telephone association into one firm. Over 4,000 independent companies across multiple states will merge, with property valued over 200 million dollars. A permanent committee will begin drafting the new structure and aims to connect with Sinals Telephone lines in Chicago, competing with Bell system. The National Republican committee chose Chicago for the 1904 convention, with a 43 to 7 vote over Pittsburgh and St Louis, to be held on Tuesday, June 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Interstate Telephone Association
India
Wisconsin
Kentucky
Missouri
Iowa
Indiana
Pennsylvania
Nebraska
Minnesota
Olle
Michigan
Sinals Telephone & Eee Company
Wnes
Bell
Unas
Till
Association
National Republican Committee
Hey
Phiteburg
St. Loui
Five Killed as Freight Train Plunges Down Mountain Grade
A Tallimore and Ohio freight train ran away on a 17 mile grade toward Piedmont West Virginia. At the summit the train derailed, leaving only one car untouched and crashing into a ravine. Five crew members were killed and several others injured. Fireman Buckley survived only by being on the engine front end. The wreck blocked both tracks for 700 yards and felled many trees as the train plunged down the mountain. The air failed on the descent, leaving the crew unable to stop the heavy train which was traveling about 100 miles per hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Towarn Piedmont
W. Va
Tallimore & Ohio
Everett Tunnel
Minest D. Ervin
Springdale Street
South Cumberland
Emery Ervin
Tunnelville
Cumberland
Walter
Terra Alta
B. Carter
Peniston
N. C
John Hayes
Staunton
Fulton Street
Michael J. Gibbons
Arch Street
C. GC. Buckley
Ergin
C. I. Holinger
Grafton
Keyser Hospital
John Murphy
J. Randolph Harrison
Keyser
Buckley
Ervin
Shipbuilding troubles suitors charge Schwab with vast stock
Stockholders led by John A G Norris Cyrus B Lewis James C Mills J J McGuirk John Young and Adolph Seelig sue to declare United States Shipbuilding insolvent appoint a receiver and restrain officer disbursements. They claim Schwab as agent for J P Morgan Co received 20 million in stock without value and accuse others of improper distribution. Notices of suit name Harris Gates Co and John W Gates linked to 750000 deposit not to be drawn against.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schwab
John A. G. Norris
Cyrus B. Lewis
James C. Mills
J. J. McGuirk
John Young
Adolph Seelig
United States Shipbuilding Company
Charles M. Schwab
J. P. Morgin & Co
Shachalders
Daniel LeRoy Dresser
Lewis Nixon
Max Pam
Tarris, Gates & Co
John W. Gates
James B. Dill
Commonwealth Trust Company
Trust Company of the Republic
Harris, Gates & Co
Referea Olyphant
Thief Caught By Lasso After Robbery Attempt
Frank Stone 39 of Youngstown Ohio tried daylight robbery at Prest National Bank Hoboken. He fled into the Hudson after a tugboatman cast an eight foot rope around his neck, dragging him aboard. Earlier he snatched cash and a check from a saloon's till. cashier McKalg pursued, Stone fought the counter, escaped, and leaped into the river before being jailed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loota
Hudson River
Prest National Bank
Hoboken
Frank Stone
Youngstown
Stone
Ite
McKalg
Stowe
Mealg
Ziegler Wins $1 Million Verdict in Coal Case
In Wilkesbarre Pennsylvania a jury awarded Henry Zeigler one million dollars in a suit brought by Hillside Coal and Iron Company. Zeigler claimed squatter sovereignty rights to the land, while the company contended a valid purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ziegler
Wilkesbarre
Henry Zeigler
Hillside Coal & Tun Company
Zeigler
Soverignty
Cose Company
Rothachild Fortune of 17 Million Opens Inheritance
Baron Rothsechild died at Monta Carta in an unexpected event leaving an estate valued at about 17 million dollars. The principal heir is believed to be Baron Sfearl Rothechild.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rothachild
Baron Rothsechild
Monta Carta
Sfearl Rothechild
Convicted for Frauds in Postal Scandal
Former postal clerks Thoma W. McGregor and Upton Columbas 13 were found guilty in United States District Court at Battmore of conspiring to defraud the government in buying 20 000 leather pouches for tree delivery service. Charles Smith testified he influenced the price and paid kickbacks. a new trial motion was set for next Saturday. Bond of 6000 posted by Upton’s friends. McGregor remains under marshal guard as friends arrive from Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thoma W. McGregor
Columbas
Upton
United States District Court
Battmore
Charles &. Smith
McGregor
Morrin
Bond
United States
Langhammour
Podiny
Washington
Khan
Notable 1902 World Events and Crimes Highlighted
A digest of varied 1900s era items notes political moves in Norway or failed suffrage, a DePauw president inauguration, a West Newton engineer killed in a mine blast, Roosevelt’s stance on labor strikes, a Michigan student’s suicide, church unity talks in New York, Helen Gould’s donated Fortress Monroe YMCA, a Michigan murder charge, Zion City control restoration, a train robber shot, deer chase ban by animal protectors, Langley airship wreck, a Texas court sentencing for assault, water scandal warrants in Grand Rapids, will contest at Harvard, a widows banquet twist, a New York bellboy shooting, Revolutionary soldiers skeleton find, German population growth rates, bank and perjury cases, Cadillac poisoning case, railroad management appointment, an elopement arrest in London, Missouri Supreme Court ruling, railroad earnings, Presbyterian missions leadership, and a Folsom penitentiary murder conviction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton Milman
West Newton
Roosevelt
Colorado
Russell H. McWilliams
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor
New York
Young Men's Christian Association
Fortress Monroe
Helen Gould
Katie Ludwick
Bronson
Mich
Alexander Dowle
Zion City
James Harbert
Donahue
Sebony
Oklo
Society For the Prevention of
Melcy
Lakewood
Langley
Potomac
District Court
Cherokee County
Texas
Allen Brown
Grand Rapids
Gordon McKay
Harvard University
Boston
Nettie
Abbott
Germany
Harry J. Tooger
Peoples National Bank of
Newark
United States
Columbus
Henry Farley
Pointers
Witon
Samuel Parks
Mary McKnieht
Tfe
Cadillac
Toy
John Murphy
Benjamin R. McKeen
Vandalla Railroad
Solomon Segel
Chicago
Sophina Corrigolis
London
Missouri Supreme Court
Col
Edward Butler
Board of Foreign Migsions
The
Presbyterian Church
George Alexander
D. D
John Dr. Wells
Alexander
University Place Presbyterian Church
Princeton Theological Éandnary
John A. Wood
Conviets
Folsom Penitentiary
California
Peace near in Far East as czar and Lamsdorff discuss Korea
A St Petersburg dispatch says Russia and Japan near an agreement after a Tzarkopselo conference lasting ninety minutes. Modifications to Korea proposals were sent to Tokyo and may be presented informally to Japanese negotiators. Russia would acknowledge Japan's protectorate rights over Korea with preserved Russian sea routes to Vladivostok and Port Arthur and free trade while evacuation remains in abeyance.
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London
St. Petersburg
Russia
Japan
Count Lamsdorff
Tzarkopselo
Korea
Baron D Rosen
Russigh
Tokyo
Alexieff
Ruslan
Far East
Tt Ia
Rusia
Vladivostock
Port Arthur
Russsia
Death of Herbert Spencer Greatest living thinker dies in Brighton
Philosopher Herbert Spencer died at his Brighton residence after months of illness. Born in 1820 in Derby, he never attended college yet formed the evolutionary theory and authored A System of Synthetic Philosophy. His death ends a storied career noted for universal influence and pioneering thought. His body was cremated in London.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Spencer
Brighton
Spencer
Derby
England
William George Spencer
Darwin
London
Capital Notes Estimates and Bridge Bill in Congress
Secretary Shaw sent Congress the appropriations estimates for the year ending June 20, 39065 totaling 624,502,146 a rise from 589,189,112 in 1904. Rep John Dalzell introduced a bill to permit the Charleroi and Monessen Bridge Co to build a Monongahela river bridge from North Charleroi to Rostraver Township. Rep Acheson filed a joint resolution seeking 200 000 and War Dept survey to plan movable locks and dams from Miami to the Ohio to ensure a uniform depth of water at all stages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shaw
Congress
John Dalzell
Pittsburg
Jersey Justices Indicted in Extortion Case
Seventeen justices at the peace in Nay Jersey face indictment for extortion after a clerk mishandled papers in a settled case. The investigation ensnared sixteen more magistrates alleged to have dispensed private law for a consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jersey
Nay
Canel
Carnegie's Gift Ends Injury Suit After Collision
Tommy O'Brien collided with a fence owned by Andrew Carnegie at Fifth Avenue and Ninety‑First Street New York injuring his head. Carnegie paid Tommy's father $500. Frank O'Brien sued for injuries through Lawyer J. P. Donelan, but the case was settled by Carnegie through his attorneys before completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carnegie
Tommy O’brien
Andrew Carnegie
Fifth Avenue
Ninety-first Street
New York
Tommy
Frank O'Brien
J. P. Donelan
Knox Seeks Naturalization Law To Curb Fraud
The annual report of Attorney General Knox urges Congress to amend naturalization law to curb fraud. He calls for a standard nationwide certificate showing name, age, arrival date and physical description, to be used in court records. He cites appropriations and recommends enforcement of public lands postal and naturalization statutes, plus a five year bar on criminal prosecutions and abolition of the assistant general for the post office. The report also notes a rise in appellate docket cases and a 41 percent increase in dispositions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knox
Congress
United States
Post Office Department
Supreme Court
Flag Hauled Down in Asiatic Turkey Crisis
Consul W. R. Davis left Alexandretta after Turkish police assaulted him and rearrested Armenian-American Attarian who was being sent to Beirut. The flag was hauled down and relations broken as Attarian was returned to prison. Cavasses clashed during the incident and windows were broken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davis
Turkey
United States
Alexandreita
Asiatic Turkey
W. R. Davis
Beirut
Channel Attarian
Attarian
Aleppo
Alexandretta
Attaran
Cavasses
Russia Sends Squadron to Block Yongampho Opening
A Russian squadron of eight ships including two battleships arrives at Chemulpo Korea to oppose Yongampho opening to world commerce. They threaten 8000 troops to march on Seoul if Korea defies warnings. London Times reports two Russian cruisers and two battleships present, with M Prvloff and the fleet admiral meeting the emperor to renew protests against opening Yongampho.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chemulpo
Korea
Seoul
Russia
Yongampho
London Times
Tokyo
M. Prvloff
Roosevelt again sends Gen Wood nomination to Congress
President Roosevelt again sent Gen Wood s nomination to the senate for major general of the army as the administration builds toward a quick decision. The military affairs committee set a December 16 hearing date for charges against Gen Wood, allowing six weeks for opposition witnesses. James K Jones called a Democratic national committee meeting at the Shoreham hotel on January 12 to decide convention timing and location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Roosevelt
Gen. Wood
Senate
Military Affairs Committee
Maj. Rathbone
James K. Jones
Shoreham Hotel
Washington
Minera May Strike Over Coal Pay Cut
Delegates from the Meyersdale region of United Mine Workers reject a 10 cent per ton coal pay cut proposed by coal firms. Notices said the cut would take effect on the 16th instant, and a strike involving about 3,000 miners and mine workers appears likely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minera
Yarlong
Meyersdale
United Mine Workers
Iron and Steel Improve in Revival Hopes Rise in Trade
Rh G Don & Co reports mixed signals but shows iron and steel improving while cotton spinning stalls. November railway earnings up 4 percent, pig iron output down to about 1,000,000 tons yet furnace stocks exceed previous records. Prices steady, large and small steel contracts under way, December operations slowed by inventories, and a hopeful view for the new year. Wheat and corn exports for the week track lower than last year, with 23 week totals noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rh. G. Don & Co’s
United States
Canada
Weekly Coke Report From Connellsville Region
The Connellsville region reports a sharp drop in coke output with December week results showing 22 7865 ovens, 11 480 active and 11 205 idle and an overall production decline likely to reduce yearly output versus 1962. Also notes large immigrant counts and Mississippi flood considerations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connellaville
Connellsville
Courier
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New Republic
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Furl
Treasury Report
Vast Telephone Combine
Tegen LeChampagne
Ain
Arape
Piedmont
Eirwin Feolt [Fighes
de Pauw University
A A. Howlett
Syracuse
Henry McCauley
Martha Washington
William Morrissey
Peage
China
Capital Notes
Knox Sugnes
Flag
General Wood
Marzheb
Uurkaya
Roy
Butler—Creamery
Philadelphia
Lounsylvania Tirats
Fatonte
State and Monnaylvauinse
Union Stock Yards
Pitteburg
Ius
Chalea
Weekly Coke Report
Farmers' Improvement Scoie
Mississippi
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