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Newspaper
Malvern Leader
Location
Malvern, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1902
Page
6
Dispatches from Cas Tar Venezuela report a widening revolt across the republic. Coro Barquisimeto and other areas fall to rebels as telegraph links fail. General Monagas Mendoza and allied officers reportedly escape government pursuit. Ban Righ looms with munitions near Margarita as Germany Venezuela tensions rise and rail traffic halted.
General Liciano Mendoza president-elect of Caragobo rebelled against Castro and moved through La Victoria and San Juan de las Moros before reaching Villa de Cura. Government troops routed him again at La Puerta as he fled with about forty followers toward near inaccessible mountains. He had crossed Ortiz on December 24 amid ongoing pursuit by security forces.
The Chicago release of Major General Elwell Otis's annual report highlights a rise in desertions and a need for more prison space. It notes 125 prisoners across posts, with 20,829 enlistment applicants and 5,196 accepted (26.55 percent). Navy enrollments reached 1,140, up from 975 previous year.
It can be said upon reliable information that Manual Candamo, president of the Berndt senate, is a candidate for the presidency at election. The report comes via Galveston and is dated December 22.
Fragmentary OCR notes reference a governor and lieutenant governor with mention of December 31 and PIA. Details are incomplete, unclear roles, and standings. No clear events, jurisdictions, or named individuals beyond Henry and PIA acronym.
Manila dispatch quotes General Chaffee denying any friction between civil and military authorities in the Philippines. He cites habeas corpus cases with Oakley Brooks as the only near friction, says differences are private opinions, and asserts loyal cooperation with Taft, Wright, and commissioners toward pacification and welfare of the archipelago.
Perrin Y. Millburn of Lusk Wyoming, claiming kin to John G. Millburn, says Wyoming ranchers oppose national irrigation. He argues cattlemen profit more from grazing than grain, and ranch lands should stay undisturbed rather than homesteaded for farming. He notes ranchers prefer private irrigation for individuals and oppose a broad national program.
Police in Salt Lake City say a thirty eight caliber revolver found near Thirteenth South and State street is the last piece needed to resolve the James Rhyns murder on December 18. The weapon traced to a second hand store was bought by a man named Peter Mortensen, currently held on the murder charge. Mortensen denies knowledge of the crime.
About two thousand people gathered in Raghynad TOPAKA Kan on December 31 to back pro Boer resolutions urging England to invite the U S president and the Danish ruler to arbitrate ending the South African war. The resolutions were sent to London by cable. Speakers included David Overmeyer General J K Hudson and others.
President Roosevelt informs Baron Couberlin that he cannot preside at the Olympic games to be held in Chicago in 1904. He says he takes keen interest in the contests but will not be able to preside on that occasion despite prior expectation.
Constantinople Dec 31 United States minister to Turkey John L Leishman arrived after a visit to America in the Ottoman capital.
Rear Admiral Francia Asbury Roe U S N retired died in Washington He was born in New York and placed on the retired list October 41 year 1885 after thirty four years of active service
Washington officials report renewed push for direct talks between Secretary Hay and Lord Pauncefote to resolve lingering Canada and Alaska border issues. Four major disputes addressed earlier now narrowed to the Alaskan boundary and Canada border as both sides seek a final, permanent settlement.
Dr John Bell a leading physician in southwestern Michigan and the world’s highest ranking Knight of Pythias died in Benton Harbor He was a prominent Mason and was elected major general of the Knights of Pythias uniform rank in 1898 He also served as mayor of Benton Harbor
Madrid reports Bank of Spain weekly data for the week ending December 28. Gold holdings rose by 111,000 pesetas, currency in circulation increased by 7,449,000 pesetas, and overall note issues showed gains of 2,230,000 pesetas.
Washington DC December 30 The Adjutant General Seaman of California has been in the capital for over two weeks and is reported in very critical condition as medicines fail to elicit a response.
In Helena Montana December 30 there is no set program for the conference of northwestern governors on merging the Northern Pacific Great Northern and Burlington rail lines. No other state chiefs are expected until this morning. Arrangements are minimal and visitors will be given a state dinner either Monday or Tuesday evening.
A terrible crash on the Chicago and Northwestern line near Omaha killed four and injured many more. The through Pullman cars from Omaha, traveling sixty mph, collided with a freight train, demolishing two engines and eight cars, then burning to char. George Radio of Omaha died in hospital, along with Mrs. Radio and J. C. Nichols. Duncan the sleeping car porter was killed instantly, and Miss Grace Stewart of Council Bluffs learned Nichols had died as she headed to Dekalb. Many Nebraskans were injured.
Des Moines Iowa December 30 Governor Shaw received a letter from President Roosevelt regarding a treasury post. The letter implies an offer via Senator Allison, with Shaw accepting it when the President expressed goodwill and invited a Washington conference. Shaw will travel New Year’s Day for about ten days to allow time to present his biennial message and assume duties in Washington.
Washington reports no fresh developments in negotiations to sell the Danish West Indies to the United States. The U S position on terms is clear, but Danish indecision has prevented a conclusion. Any plebiscite request by Copenhagen has not been communicated to the state department.
Reports from Washington dated December 20 indicate Senor Infante, Chilean chargé d'affaires, was advised that Argentina’s minister in Santiago told Chile’s foreign minister that Argentina could not accept all terms of the protocol previously outlined for the dispute settlement and that changes would be needed. Infante says there is no truth to any protocol change by the Chilean minister.
South Carolina attorney general Dunecan Bellinger has begun suit against the Virginia Carolina Chemical Company. The state accuses the firm of being a trust and monopoly under the same pattern used against large phosphate companies.
Washington reports a flotilla of German warships near Venezuela with many Allied ships present. Germany aims to blockade Venezuelan ports to starve the population into submission, likely targeting La Guaira and Maracaibo. The U S notes no intent to grant a permanent foothold, while Venezuela under President Castro signals willingness to respond to any outcome but offers no stated defense measures.
Northern Pacific and Great Northern prepare a Tavist sheet detailing revisions to principal tariffs between St. Paul and the Pacific coast. Plans include lower through rates and removal of long standing discriminations. Clerks have worked over two months on the revision. both roads expect voluntary rate reductions tied to stronger earnings and rising revenue.
Paris dispatch reports Baron Couberlin as Olympic president receiving Roosevelt’s personal reply to an invitation to lead the 1904 Chicago games. Roosevelt says he will bring the matter before his cabinet and personally shows keen interest in the undertaking.
Arlington Neb dec 28 a youth named John Hullinger 20 son of C A Hullinger tried to show others how to jump a freight train slipped and was dragged by the car wheels his left hand crushed in the incident which occurred as he attempted the stunt resulting in fatal injuries and death newsdesk reports the accident near the freight line in Arlington authorities investigated the mishap
The report details Captain Schoef fel and eighteen men from Company B Ninth Infantry engaged by a large bolomen force on the Island of Bamas near Manila on December 28. A fierce hand to hand fight followed, with four sergeants corporals and six privates wounded, including Private Robinehy.
The New York Evening Post editorial praises beet sugar as a self-sustaining industry. It cites Oxnard and Cutting’s 1899 letter arguing beets can profitably compete with cane sugar, producing refined sugar domestically without heavy protection. The piece stresses tariff debates and notes strong potential profits from beet factories and the need for honest discussion of protection.
A so called Real Daughter of the Revolution, Mrs Jancey Bacon, died suddenly in Laurel Delaware on Tuesday at the age of 106. She was a daughter of Cologne Isaac Fook a noted Delas Warean and a friend of General Washington with whom he wintered at Valley Forge.
Fragmentary text hints at Croker and Hyde in New York political circles. It references a talkative double tied to Tammany Hall and a perception of Hyde’s influence. The readable lines imply intrigue around a controversial figure connected to Richard Croker and the Hyde faction within the party.
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