19 Dec 1902
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1902
Page
1
The British schooner Dunphy with five seamen and one woman, rescued by the Mira crew after a protracted blizzard ordeal. Signals finally fastened to the mast on December 14 led to a perilous five hour transfer through heavy seas. All rescued were frost bitten. four remain in hospital.
Frugality thrift and ability mark the American growth as The Mutual Life Insurance Company of New York stands first among nations in manufacturing and commerce. It has paid policy holders more than any other firm and holds assets exceeding all others in existence.
Senate education and labor committees favor a House style eight hour public work bill. It sets a $5 penalty per worker per day for over eight hours on government contracts, with appeal rights and exemptions for transportation, emergency disasters, and intelligence transmission. The act excludes certain contracts and allows penalties to be withheld from payments. The bill could reach the senate on Saturday.
Washington December 19 The House approved a bill cutting duties on Philippine Islands products entering the United States from 75 to 25 percent of the Dingey rates. Democratic maneuvering sought further cuts, with a test vote on freeing trade. McCall of Massachusetts sided with Democrats. Also in Toronto a homeless Jewish vendor named Eli Hyman died. papers show scrip worth 21000 and possible wealth of about 10,000.
President Castro dismissed reports that Venezuela accepted a Anglo German ultimatum and arbitration. He said arbitration proposals are not equivalent to an unconditional acceptance. Bowen to the United States carries a Castro document as Venezuela’s representative. Allied powers notify La Guaira of a blockade to take effect December 20. The German cruiser Falke captured and disabled the Venezuelan schooner Victoria at Lake Maracaibo, provoking public anger against Britain and Germany.
Washington reports that the coming blockade of Venezuela will be a war blockade rather than a peace blockade. The United States likely will maintain neutrality as the belligerents form a de facto war. A formal declaration to all powers will follow and U S policy awaits any further steps on neutrality.
A stage note recalls successful plays this season including Audrey a dramatized version of Mina do Brighton and Miss Robson in the titular role. The piece is followed by news on Venezuela France and Philippines issues with notes on arbitration, claims, and potential martial measures in Cavite and Manila.
President and Mrs. Roosevelt entertained the cabinet and guests at the White House, marking the first formal evening function since remodeling. The state dining room was enlarged and set semicircular, with red and white roses. The east room features white enamel woodwork, Corinthian pilasters, yellow draped windows, new crystal chandeliers, golden stands with Romana electric lights, and replacement marble mantels.
Louisville businessman R C Whayne was found Wednesday night near Jacob Park with a gunshot wound to the breast. He had life insurance totaling 340000 with applications for 50000 more, prompting theories of self harm. Coroner and inquest planned. shotgun found near his body, one barrel empty and cocked.
New York reports Cornelius Vanderbilt's health worsened with rising danger signs. Doctors Flint and Janeway issued a bulletin describing a grave condition, including a regional infection that progressed to generalized peritonitis. Attendance noted by William K. Vanderbilt and Lady Herbert amid anxious family status.
The United States monitor Nevada completed an official trial over the Cape Ann course at Rockport Mass reporting an average speed of 12.95 knots, surpassing the contract requirement of 11.5 knots. Built at Bath Iron Works for just under two million, she is about 652 feet long and carries eight inch armor with two 15 inch guns.
Scranton witnesses describe intimidation and attacks by crowds linked to the miners union during the anthracite strike. testimonies recount threats, property damage, and a house fire attempt aimed at a non union man as officials seek to establish a reign of terror in the region.
In Wilmington North Carolina on December 19 a bank robbery occurred with reports of a noisy disturbance and theft totaling around six thousand and nine dollars. Police question witnesses as investigators search for clues and motive amid ongoing inquiries.
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