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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1902
Page
2
The article outlines the illness and death of Thomas Brackett Steed, longtime speaker of the House, detailing his rapid decline over less than two weeks. It notes recent events, a saline transfusion attempt, and the disability of the legislature to reach a quorum while debating constitutional questions.
This obituary summarizes Thos Bo Rook Whe Maing who served as speaker of the United States House of Representatives. It notes his early life in Maine Portbind career in law and politics including service in the navy Civil War era terms in Congress from 1876 to 1899 and his prominence as a presidential candidate in 1896. It details his legislative work as attorney general and his rise to the speakership in 1889 with Reed shaping party rules and minority resistance.
A distorted account recalls Reed as Speaker in 1800 when he refused to count a quorum and stood calm amid protests. The House adjourned in respect as tribute to a former member, echoing precedents set for Peyton, Blue, and Alexander Stephens.
Thomas Nant, 18, famed cartoonist, died of yellow fever in Guayaquil after three days of illness. He was mourned by the governor, consular corps, U.S. colony, and locals. The funeral, held yesterday at 5 p.m., featured a prayers by the British consul and tributes from natives. Admiral Summer won a notable victory at Mayaguez, capturing the town at 6:24 a.m. and advancing ships into the channel as Nashville and Eagle followed. The San Francisco and Atlanta reportedly seen off Ponce.
The Eagle Valley tannery in Riloway Utah was destroyed by fire caused by a gas engine room explosion. Building loss about 75,000 with stock including leather and hides valued at 250 300.90. Insurance coverage reportedly adequate. Angroblat Plot is Nipped near Spezia. Thirteen anarchists were arrested after a dramatic confrontation as they swore an oath with polgnards to assassinate King Victor Emmanuel. one anarchist and one officer were severely wounded.
A Caracas dispatch reports Castro's government arrested German and British nationals and seized their fleets in Caracas harbor near La Guay. The move follows a note from the British and German ministers and prompts requests for US mediation. Bowen will handle interests as Caracas orders detentions and potential reparations.
President Castro discusses British and German demands, insisting Venezuela will enforce its laws and protect sovereignty. He notes no foreign decree by Congress, a committee to address pending claims, and vows to crush the revolution while restoring public order.
Charkis H. Thompson agent for the Manmona Packinn of Hammond Indiana pleaded guilty in the circuit court to offering a bribe to State Food Commissioner Snow. He was fined $1,000 as imposed by Judge Winsor. The case stems from Snow’s efforts to enforce the state law prohibiting sale of colored butter.
In New York the first annual meatlog of the industrial department of the National Civic Federation began. Senator Hanna called the session to order and delivered an opening address of welcome to attendees.
Washington reports show the pension bill passed in ten minutes and a $139,537,600 allocation approved. Resolutions for holiday adjournment from Dec to Jan were introduced. Immigration bill changes were mostly adopted, except the educational test provision and liquor sale clause. Chinese laborer admission faced opposition and was tabled. the London dock charge bill was struck down in the House.
A fifty pound box of dynamite exploded in a 710 foot shaft at the Lehigh and Wilkesbarre Coal Company mine in South Wilkesbarre. Seven men killed include Arthur Tones and Matthew Phillips. others injured or missing include George Chives Stafford and Neil Sweeney. Rescue teams were dispatched as workers near the blast were hurled about and shaft woodwork damaged.
United Mine Workers president Joby Mitchell returns to his Spring Valley home next Monday to a large welcome by city and nearby union members. A large afternoon rally and an evening celebration are planned with speakers including Mother Jones Henry D. Lind Thomas Kidd Adam Mendhe Russell Ryan Nichols and district union officials.
In Denver a meeting confirmed James J. Jiyde as the thirteenth director of Colorado Fuel and Iron. EH Harriman and Georg S. Gould endorsed the choice, saying it preserves harmony on the board and protects all interests involved. Election agreed upon by the company’s interests at the Denver gathering.
In Wenacbie Washington near Leavenworth, surveyors R. Wauser of Seattle H. Coole and M. M. Martin were drowned while surveying for a new power plant for a power company. Only Goole's Lady was recovered. The report mentions a separate Berlin social note about a breakfast with Emperor William and changes to a royal schedule due to Illumination of his left eye, postponing Leinglingen court events.
Simon Polasco, a Tiglian minister at Sofia, died by his own hand in Milan by leaping from a hotel window after long suffering from nervous debility. In Iowa, Robert Seny ers, 95, pioneer of Mahaska County, died suddenly, with the death noted in a distant report.
The International Seamen's Union meeting at the St. Charles Hotel discussed protecting U S seamen from foreign competition and endorsing Roosevelt for seamen defense. Resolutions supporting the Chandler Will and Allen bill, aiding seamen's right to leave ships, were approved.
A drowning victim identified as a Milwaukee robber known to police as Mysterious Jin. His long criminal career included prior hold ups in Iowa and Illinois and multiple prison sentences. Authorities link him to a recent saloon robbery before his death in the lake.
Yesterday's session of the strike commission heard testimony against the Markle company detailing evictions and a widow's death tied to the conflict. Miners alleged a blacklist and breach of settlement. bribery attempts to sway witnesses were disclosed as officials pursued proof of misconduct in the coal camps.
Three persons died and six were injured in a Sunday night fire that devastated the Colgate general store post office and Manthey home five miles north of Menomonie Falls Wisconsin. The dead are Max Manthey and Hedwig Manthey ages two others with the Manthey name perishing. Injured include Mrs Manthey Dola Manthey and Walter Mier plus two other children burned and an infant daughter unhurt.
In Paria the chamber of deputies erupted in a free fight as Right party members confronted Cerdier faction members. The premier SM Comben was ejected from the rostrum and the sitting suspended amid intense excitement after M. Vallee called Frederick Humbert a Boulangist deputy. Washington reported postmaster nominations for Indiana and Illinois and other states. Also noted are Governor Yates' absence and Lieutenant Governor Northeatt arriving to act during the governor's Florida trip, and actor Barry Johnstone's death after a suicide attempt following a fatal incident at Keith's Bijou theater.
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