War Threats If Allies Aid Revolutionaries
The note warns that aiding revolutionary forces by allies could trigger war and escalate conflict. It emphasizes the risk of interstate involvement and the potential for broad regional instability.
26 Dec 1902
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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1902
Page
1
The note warns that aiding revolutionary forces by allies could trigger war and escalate conflict. It emphasizes the risk of interstate involvement and the potential for broad regional instability.
Washington December 26. Cabinet reviews Venezuelan troubles as London and Berlin send crucial messages. Alliance aid to Venezuelan revolutionists risks U S protest and possible force. Hague arbitration seen as possible settlement endpoint. Germany demands cash before arbitration. May face rejection if whole matter not referred.
Secretary Shaw announced from Washington that he will not attempt to push a currency bill through this session and outlined no plans for major financial legislation this year.
The speaker notes that no currency bill will be passed this session. He states leaders from both houses assured him that no measure altering the banking statutes can become law during this session.
Allan Dawson former editor of the Des Moines Leader and longtime managing editor of The Register and Leader will retire January 1 to become an editorial writer on the Iowa Homestead. He will write on general and economic topics. James Atkinson remains agricultural editor. Mrs. Dawson continues as literary editor with The Register and Leader.
A mob seized Montgomery Godley from Pittsburg jail and lynched him after he fatally shot Policeman Milton Hinkle during a disturbance at a ball. Witnesses reported no interference as the mob hanged Godley to a telephone pole. the rope broke and his throat was cut.
Thousands of cattle in north western Colorado are starving as they remain snowbound on the high ranges of Routt and Rio Blanco counties. Owners, asked by the humane society to help, say they cannot rescue stock due to lack of pasture water and the impracticality of moving them to better winter quarters.
James Russell of Bedford died suddenly from heart trouble while husking corn for Paul Hunter two miles southeast of Bedford. He left a wife and six children in poor financial condition. Russell was a hard working man and was in good health that morning.
Hot Springs Arkansas December 26 William Helwig and Joseph Kenney both residents of Hot Springs succumb to injuries from the poolroom explosion rear Turf Exchange. Four more victims potentially died as rescue reports noted.
Prince Leopold Ferdinand says four lovers will sail to America with the Crown Princess of Saxony and her French tutor after their elopement. The quartet aims to start life anew, leaving Vienna behind.
United States Minister Herbert W Bowen also represents Great Britain Germany Italy Denmark and other nations at Caracas Venezuela. Montgomerie and Schecter command the British and German fleets. Botwa, a Brooklyn man and Yale Columbia law graduate, is mentioned.
In Brooklyn, three firemen died battling a blaze at the Arbuckle sugar works as a water tower collapsed from the wall. Two others were fatally hurt and several more injured. Names of the deceased are Michael O'Toole Philip Jeffreys and Thos Coppinger. Financial loss estimated at 300000 dollars.
A cableship message from Silverton says it will reach Honolulu today completing the cable. The first message will be Governor Dole's greeting to President Roosevelt.
In Woodstock Newfoundland on December 26 Hilding Holm aged 8 and Frank Smith aged 16 were found frozen to death in a cornfield. Their companion Arthur Carlson aged 10 was found badly frozen but alive. The boys had run away from the Chicago Industrial Home and planned to spend Christmas at their former home in Rockford.
Iowa City reports the university faculty has nearly finished its investigation of a recent class scrap. Several students have been asked to appear before President MacLean. he says parts of the report are correct, and as yet no one has been punished, with the number likely small.
Paris dispatch says Frederick Humbert, a famed Paris swindler, may have died in his Madrid jail cell. The report circulated after authorities found him unresponsive in custody.
Word from Chicago announces that Congressman Robert G. Cousins of Marshalltown Iowa has been ill for two months but is practically recovered and plans to leave Chicago January 3 for Washington.
Philadelphia December 26. The coal shortage deepens as twenty collieries and four washeries idle today while ten collieries and four washeries run short of workers after the Christmas holiday, due to miners not reporting for duty.
Pittsburg reports of Henry C. Frick becoming United States Steel president were emphatically denied tonight. Frick said the post was not vacant and could not be accepted even if offered.
An early 20th century report from New York on experiments in European bacteriological bureaus states that lemon juice destroys typhoid fever germs in water. A tester observed lemon juice in a culture tube caused the acid to shrink and kill the bacteria.
Santa Claus paid a welcome visit as 4,700 engineers and firemen on the Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul system gained about 10 percent pay increase. Joint committees and system management, meeting in Chicago since December 1, reached an agreement on the wage scale.
Secretary Chamberlain arrived in Durban on December 26 and was greeted warmly as he began his mission of reconciliation in South Africa.
Chicago December 26. Special indications for Iowa show generally fair conditions tonight and Saturday. Temperatures rise Saturday with warmer conditions in the western portion tonight.
Market dispatch from Chicago reports open high low and close figures for wheat corn oats pork lard and ribes. Trading activity shows mixed gains and losses with futures prices quoted and stock receipts noted for hogs cattle and sheep. Northwest and Liverpool market data alongside regional receipts are listed.
Local court in Aledo Illinois held a long cross examination of Miss Dunlap to assess credibility in a case tied to alleged remarks. Judge ruled earlier against admitting coroner inquiry evidence and later rejected foreign witness testimony about poisoned candy as not admissible.
Eleanor and Homer Langford sue Rex Embalming Co W F Pettis & Co and W C Harbach for 10000 damages alleging they unlawfully exhumed and embalmed John Allen in 1896 and have shown the petrified man in Des Moines and statewide, depriving heirs of rightful remains and grieving the family.
Chicago faces an acute coal shortage after a three day cold spell. Railroads are accused of withholding supply as thousands of cars sit unused in yards, worsening the fuel crisis for residents and businesses.
Thousands of families lack coal as relief delays risk factory shutdowns. The article outlines a general strategy to corner the supply, raising fears for work and heat during an ongoing shortage.
Captain Robert McGregor of the engineer corps died in Manila Tuesday from appendicitis. He was appointed from Michigan and served in Washington reporting lines.
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