03 Dec 1903
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1903
Page
1
Panama reports the canal treaty with the United States has been signed and sent to Washington. Minister Egorilla brought the document from Colon as discussion continued. The fate in the Senate before the holidays is uncertain amid anticipated opposition.
Panama announces unanimous approval and signing of the canal treaty by the junta. Ministers report swift ratification to Bunau-Varilla, with the document to be transmitted to Washington by Consul Gudger. Senate consideration likely before Christmas recess. Opposition foreseen but final ratification anticipated. Oil price boosts and a Marseille crime report round out the brief.
A tank car explosion on the Philadelphia Baltimore and Washington railroad near Greenwood Delaware caused two deaths and multiple injuries. Fifteen cars wrecked and several buildings burned including homes and churches. Firefighters and physicians aided victims as communication failed.
Allentown Pa December 3 an attempt to wreck the new Allentown National Bank building nearly toppled a ton beam. Workers found the lifting rope cut by a knife while hoisting iron trusses. Firm employing non union men suspects a strike agitator.
A red rain phenomenon observed near Salerno amid a severe spell, with drops stained as blood. It is said to originate from Sahara sands carried by winds across the sea, a rare form also seen near Rome three years ago, frightening local peasants.
At Plattsburg New York, December 3, details emerge about a fatal shooting during a drinking row near the Savoy Hotel. Italian Giojo Montazzi of New York died from wounds after being shot by a soldier of the Fifth United States Infantry. Sergeant Joseph McTivaine and Private Nichols of Company D were arrested but deny knowledge of the fight. An additional Italian, shot in the leg, sought hospital care. Hundreds of Italian railroad workers were in town this week when liquor fueled a clash with soldiers that led to the fatal shooting.
Sir Mortimer Durand, newly named British ambassador to the United States, was formally received by President Roosevelt at the White House with officials present. Durand presented credentials as speeches noted cordiality and tribute to his predecessor Sir Michael Herbert.
Mrs Rafael Lopez a Cuban of unusual beauty and wealth arrived in New York from Cuba to greet her husband婚. Rafael Lopez was in the United States when she was in Cuba. They had been married by proxy on November 19. Lopez, a mechanical engineer, works in Paterson New Jersey.
Victoria Canada dispatch reports the wreck of the Benjamin A Sewall. Capt Hoestadt says two mate’s boat men were kept alive to haul wood before being found naked and blistered. Others killed included Morris Pickle the cook Adams and several seamen. Bodies unclear.
Chicago reports a Zion City Dowie gathering seeking 1 million dollars to cover debts tied to Dowie and Zion. He urged swift cash gifts while admitting liabilities totaling about 725000 including merchandise claims and mortgages. Receivers froze a Dowie bank and an expert review of case books awaits findings.
In Trinidad Colorado December 2 president John Mitchell of the United Mine Workers of America arrived to a massive welcome. Over 2000 people lined the streets as a carriage carried Mitchell John F. Ream and district No. 18 president Howells to his hotel amid a continuous ovation. Mitchell retired with national board members while conference delegates kept quiet. Miners hope for a settlement before further hearings.
London December 3 The House of Lords decides women are barred by sex from becoming qualified lawyers in this country. The appeal of Bertha Cave against Gray’s Inn benchers’ refusal to admit her as a student for bar admission failed. The court found no precedent for a woman's admission to the call of the court and saw no reason to change a precedent.
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