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Newspaper
Mills County Tribune
Location
Glenwood, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1902
Page
2
Reports from Caracas describe growing revolt across Venezuela with bands seizing Coro and Barquisimeto, while General Monagas and Mendoza pursue uprising efforts. Telecommunication lines are cut, and decisive conflict is anticipated as the Ban Righ arrival with arms looms. Germany-Venezuela tension rises over the Kaiser's railroads.
General Luciano Mendoza president elect of Carabobo state rebelled again against President Castro. He marched on La Victoria and was defeated, escaped toward San Juan de las Moros, reached Villa de Cura then La Puerta with about forty men, and was again defeated by government troops as he moved toward the inaccessible mountains.
The annual report of Major General Elwell S. Otis, commander of the Department of the Lakes, notes rising desertions and the need for more space for military prisoners. It states 125 prisoners across posts, most charged with desertion, and 20,439 enlistment applicants with 5,196 accepted. Navy enlistments reached 1,140 versus 975 the prior year.
Manila Dec 41 General Chaffee denied friction between civil and military authorities in the Philippine archipelago. He cited habeas corpus cases involving Oakley Brooks as the only near friction, resolved to mutual satisfaction. He praised relations with Taft Wright and other commissioners and said any disputes were personal opinions, not official policy.
Perrin T. Millburn of Lusk Wyoming, claiming kinship to John G. Millburn, says Wyoming ranchers oppose national irrigation. They argue cattle wealth from grasslands is larger than grain farming, with less work, and fear ranges will be homesteaded for general farming if irrigation becomes national policy.
Salt Lake police say a thirty eight caliber revolver unearthed near Thirteenth South and State street ties to the Dec 18 murder of James R Hyas. The weapon traced to a second hand shop was bought by a man fitting Peter Mortensen’s description, who denies all knowledge of the crime.
In Topeka Kansas on December 31 two thousand people attended a pro Boer meeting. Resolutions urged England to invite the U S president and the Danish ruler to act as arbitrators in the South African war. The resolutions were sent by cable to London. Addresses were delivered by David Overmeyer General J K Hudgon and others.
President Roosevelt informs Baron Couberlin de reconvenes the Olympic committee he cannot preside at the Chicago 1904 Games. He says he takes keen interest in the contests and conveyed his regards to the baron while noting his unavailability.
A high speed collision between a through Omaha bound passenger train and a freight train near Malta II left four dead and many injured. George Radio, Mrs Radio, B O Nichols, and Ellis Duncan were killed or fatally injured. Grace Stewart, Nichols fiancée, survived unseen tragedy.
Governor Shaw of Des Moines reports receipt of a letter from President Roosevelt. The note implies an offer via Senator Allison to Shaw for the secretary of the treasury, viewed as final if accepted. Shaw plans a Washington trip around New Year to discuss the bid and then present his biennial message after settling in.
Washington reports no new developments in the proposed sale of the Danish West Indies to the United States. Negotiations have stalled as Denmark hesitates to reach a closing agreement, with no communicated wish for a plebiscite to the State Department.
Washington reports Senor Infante confirms Argentine minister in Santiago advised Chilean foreign affairs that Argentina cannot accept all terms of the previously signed protocol. Infante’s government says there is no truth in the claim of changes by Chilean officials and insists the dispute remains on terms under discussion.
The Washington dispatch reports German warships gathering near Venezuela with foreign fleets present. A blockade of Venezuelan ports to starve the country into submission is suspected, with Germany aiming to protect debt collection and avoid a permanent foothold. President Castro signals readiness for any outcome. Venezuela reportedly offers no obvious defensive preparations for La Guaira or Maracaibo.
Northern Pacific plans a tariff revision from St Paul to the Pacific coast with lower through rates and removal of long standing discriminations. Great Northern to follow with similar lines and voluntary rate reductions tied to rising line earnings.
South Omaha and Kansas City show active cattle and hog markets with price advances. Cattle and calves rise amid strong demand. hogs gain about a dime with prime heavies at 6.33 to 6.60. sheep and lambs firm to higher as packers seek fresh supplies. Kansas City lists strong cattle and hogs with various price ranges and uneven gains across classes.
Senator Chauncey M. Denew marries Miss May Palmer in a civil ceremony at the U S consulate in Nice with witnesses Baron von Andre Jamies Gordon Bennett Count de Sers and others present. A Catholic ceremony at Notre Dame and an Episcopal ceremony follow with a guard of honor from the Albany.
Washington reports Gov. Shaw probably will enter as secretary of the treasury in mid February or early March. The president believes Secretary Quince intends to retire then and has told Shaw he will be needed in Washington around those dates. Despite White House announcements that James Wilson will remain in the cabinet, rumors of possible successors persist, including F. D. Coburn.
General Miles returned to his office in the War Department and resumes charge of the army. He is said to accept the situation with grace and will not engage in further comment to prolong the controversy. The incident will not alter his planned future actions.
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