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Newspaper
New Castle Press
Location
New Castle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1903
Page
3
Canada’s naval program advances as the first installment of funding is provided. The move sets the stage for continued procurement and development of maritime capabilities, signaling government priority for defense modernization.
Conflicting reports emerge in Elkhart Ind as officials discuss the sale of shares in a local bank. Listed names include Grodreik as president and Miro Hrueriek Nas. documents reference debts, realty listings, and plans to sell assets to satisfy creditor claims.
A flurry of charges follows a burglary and tax two shares theft. Indictments target William A. Erwin, Allen, Kerriel, Loewe, Colby, and Postmaster Mitchell among others for illegal sale of postage stamps, embezzlement, conspiracy to defraud, and perjury. Federal probes involve government funds, postage racketeering, and misuse of post office duties in Alma and related Nebraska cases.
A government decree approves a land purchase plan affecting agricultural holdings of friars, with 1200 acres excluded and a Manila farm sold to a railway company. The scheme includes sugar and plantation properties and sets a compensation figure of seven dollars per thousand, amid negotiations and bids from officials.
A boy named McKeight fourtery versol was killed by a freight train. His body was mangled and scattered along two miles of track. Authorities suppose he was stealing a ride with companions when he fell under the wheels.
Tad Linton reports a man named Heisher fell from an embankment onto a railway track while working with Southern Indiana construction near Elonia. He suffered a broken neck and died from the injuries. The incident occurred during a maintenance operation, and investigators are reviewing the circumstances.
A wealthy Mee Cool farmer 50 died from injuries after a collision with a train at a railway crossing while driving home. He was known as a family man and resident of Telee.
The murder case involving Joseph Weeks and his wife Cora Weeks goes before the Lawrence circuit court. They are charged with killing Susanna Tela, mother of Mrs Weeks, in Bedford Belford Indiana.
Greencastle Ind Dec 17 Fleury Saward charged with wife murder has been sent from this county to the Hendricks circuit court on change of venue.
An aged ruler warns Servin amid claims of conspiracies against King Alesamier and Jaiheen Dea. The document mentions a minister Vinten and suggests harsher statutes to deter assassins, with references to imperial threats and European involvement.
Aimed at curbing quick rich schemes the proposed measures strengthen penalties and extend to the District of Columbia and all U S territories. The law forbids using malls to transmit Willoey tickers and targets Terri Maquick type cons.
Chirag Deoti-Theriat and Frank Bittinger, president, are charged with fraudulent use of the mails in selling stock of the Nicaragua Company. Bittinger, ex city treasurer of Davron, is accused of selling $100,000 worth of stock in an alleged fruit scheme. Wage reductions sparked by a miners' order halt work for 2,000 Somerset County workers.
Colinas G Der 17. Lewis Harmon, convicted and sentenced to be electrocuted for the murder of George Geyer, earns a circuit court granted new trial. Tarmer near Alton had been granted a new trial by the circuit court.
Washington December 18 The house has passed without division the pension appropriation bill carrying 158 150 100 dollars funding for veterans and related costs.
Ten Chinese men deserted by guides who fled across the international boundary arrive exhausted in Whatcom Washington on December 1. They were arrested as they entered the city in a ramshackle and exhausted condition.
Chicago workers from livery and undertaker driver unions walk out en masse for a 2 per week raise. The action grounds city transport services and signals broader wage demands in the service sector.
Reports from Cape Jaytien indicate ongoing heavy fighting as tensions rise over a disputed matter. Authorities warn of possible intervention as Sanviga and Monte Cristy dispatch officials and communications are reportedly compromised.
United States Consul Skinner has reached Harchi after crossing the desert. The mission, omitting to Emperor Menelik, plans to reach Adis Abeba in three days. Skinner and his party are in good health and have received hospitable treatment along the way.
Washington December 17 Senate committee on military affairs wrapped up its inquiry into charges against Gen Leonard Wood aimed at blocking his confirmation as major general. The committee met again today and plans to prepare a report. It is expected the inquiry will be continued by a vote of eight to two.
Washington Pac 17 says the report by Mésars, Conrad and Bonaparte on charges by former Washington city post office cashier S. W. Tulloch against the administration has been made public. Under presidential instructions the report evaluates the charges from a legal standpoint.
Washington reports a warship will be sent to Corea after a request from Minister Allen at Seotch to the Navy Department. The note cites considerable uneasiness and the need for reconnaissance of Pearl Harbor and related coastal zones.
About 1,600 miners in Meyersdale, Somerset County, Pennsylvania quit work in the coal region after proposed 10 cent per ton rate for mining soft coal prompted the stoppage.
Reports describe Colombian forces along the gulf, with 2,000 troops between the Atrate mouth and Tiburon, armed with artillery and supplies. An American landing and a flag incident prompted protests from General Orrix, while the Colombians kept information tight and hinted at a planned road toward Panama.
Explosions of giant powder wrecked homes of Rye strikers in Newcastle Col. Three suspects under arrest were moved to Glenwood Springs to prevent lynching. no serious injuries reported.
Shanghai reports Pekin officials warn provincial authorities to prepare for immediate hostilities citing offensive actions by Russia and allies affecting Eastern affairs.
Tokyo dispatches troops to Corea as imminent while elder statesman convene with the emperor for decisive guidance. The report signals heightened tensions and potential military action in the region.
Fragmentary OCR notes reference Dreyfus reinstatement and a December date, with unclear mention of Parise and possibly a conference or confirmation. The readable phrases hint at a historical or legal context but lack concrete details.
Federal officers seized John Williams and George Shortth for the Linn Grove post office robbery six weeks overdue. About 37409 in jewelry stamps and other valuables were found in Williams house.
Andrew Ross, a young farmer near Fontana Kansas, was shot and killed at his home by a masked intruder who escaped. Authorities say jealousy appears to be the motive.
A fire in an adjoining wing of the Criterion theatre on Sedgwick Street endangered 500 spectators during a matinee. The last act was shortened to keep the audience unaware, and the crowd exited safely as firefighters gained control the blaze.
The Dominion Marine association to meet in Toronto beginning Monday to push for enlarging the Welland canal. It seeks abolition of canal tolls and entrance fees and argues for Sunday openings of Canadian canals to place Dominion Canals on equal footing with the Erie.
Kansas City dispatch reports Mayor T. B. Gilbert of Kumaus City Kan says he was offered 1000 dollars by a brick paying trust representative to appoint a biased counsellor. He says this was the second bribe offer he has received.
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