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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1902
Page
6
A Cleveland blaze killed one person and seriously injured four, with property damage around 15 000 dollars. The brief notes other national items including political appointments, legal actions, and financial notes from across the country.
Caracas reports the combined British and German fleet seized four Venezuelan warships at La Guayra with a final ultimatum due next day. All German and British subjects were arrested, drawing U.S. involvement as its minister may oversee interests of both nations in Venezuela.
President Palma announced at Havana a reciprocity agreement with the United States. He said commissioners Zaldo and Montes will sign the document next Tuesday or Wednesday, then forwarded to Washington for signature by Hay and Quesada. The treaty awaits U.S. Senate confirmation before Cuban Senate approval and tariff revision.
Kansas City reports Genrze H. Ross of Chicago, longtime traffic manager of the Indiana Illinois & Iowa railway, succeeds Theodore C. Bates of Boston as president of the Union Depot Bridge and Terminal Railway. Bates says he resigned for a practical railroad hand to run the firm. Boston dispatch claims Bates sold his interests and the Winner bridge piers in the Missouri river along with river land and terminals to Swift and Company who plan an independent stockyards and new plant.
Henry W. Gatchitt, once the first newsboy in New York to cry his papers aloud, died at his Brooklyn home. Born on the east side he sold papers when Cooper Union was a cornfield and later stood on Park Row calling out papers and contents, inspiring the era of the newsboy yell.
Confirmations by the Senate list C L Roberts Grinnell J F Mentzer Knoxville W B Means Boone L E Cox Belle Plain C E Hammond Daws E P Delander Madrid J McKay Jr Des Moines N A Dill Columbus Junction T H Earnest Cherryvale and J Baton Brie as postmasters in Iowa.
A House Judiciary subcommittee reported favorably on the Littlefield publicity bill. It requires every interstate or foreign commerce related corporation to file annual returns with the Interstate Commerce Commission detailing organization, capital stock, assets, earnings, and taxes. Noncompliance can lead to restraint from interstate trade.
Washington reports Justice Shiras may retire soon prompting talk of Governor Taft's elevation to the Supreme Court. Taft would leave the Philippine commission to join the high court, with Wright or Rockhill as possible successors to chair the commission.
After a week long grand jury session in Sholes Indiana 104 indictments were returned all men named charged with selling their votes at the last election.
Chicago district club members pay tributes to ex speaker Thomas B. Reed at a special meeting. Prominent speakers include U S Judges Seaman and Kohlsaar, Hon. O N Carter, and Alexander R Revell.
A Toledo furniture factory fire at Keiper Bros caused $35,000 damage. Fireman Thomas Smith was killed and four others were injured when walls fell during efforts to control the blaze. Injured were Ora Hines Richard Manley Roy Kinney and David Maniey with various injuries.
Senate actions on the statehood bill for New Mexico and Arizona are set for Wednesday with expected prolonged debate through Christmas adjournment. Beveridge leads the committee’s push against territorial claims, citing language barriers and interpreters as part of the opposition. The report will include testimony and a transcript, while immigration provisions face slow, keep-reading discussion and possible more adjournments into the following week.
A House Judiciary subcommittee discussed anti trust measures from representatives in Washington field Me Mississippi and Alabama. One bill seeks an amendment to Sherman law and another adds publicity requiring interstate corporations to file returns disclosing finances and capital stock with a tax on unpaid stock. no conclusion but progress toward reporting before the holiday recess.
Thomas Brackett Reed former speaker of the house died at 92 10 Saturday night in his Arlington hotel apartment due to uraemia Bright's disease and kidney failure. Mrs Reed Miss Catherine Reed and others witnessed the final hours as doctors administered saline during the day. The body left Washington for Portland Maine for simple funeral arrangements with family and friends.
A concise chronology covers Reed born in Portland in 1839, Bowdoin College graduate in 1860, Navy paymaster in 1864, Maine House member 1868 69, Maine Senate 1870, Maine attorney general 1870 72, Portland solicitor 1874 77, U S representative 1877 99, Speaker 1889 91 and 1895 99, retirement 1899, with 1896 noted as a presidential contender.
The New York state agriculture department tightens checks at all entry points to prevent foot and mouth disease. Officials co operate with U S authorities to seal borders by rail road highway and ferry. In London the Official Gazette allows limited livestock landings aboard the Cu nard liner Sylvania and Leyland liner California under restrictions. Ottawa approves bonded shipment of skins through New England and bans wool imports from New England states during the outbreak.
Mrs Mary Scott Harrison McKee daughter of ex president Benjamin Harrison sues Elizabeth Harrison Russell B Harrison and others. She claims undivided one third interests in the property at 20 North Pennsylvania Avenue occupied by William Schoppenhorst.
Land ready to distribute as government appraisement of Chickasaw Choctaw nation lands is completed. Each Indian receives 320 acres valued at about 1000 dollars per allotment. Division will start within sixty days.
A revolutionary movement looms in Honduras as General Sierra resists ceding presidential power to Senor Manilla, elected in October. Congress may declare the last elections invalid, while Bonilla supporters vow to defend their leader by force. Juan Angelarias, the defeated rival, has been named minister of state.
The Oliver Iron Mining Company section 16 mine near Ishpeming remains on fire Tuesday night. Fire is not as fierce as yesterday, but entry is blocked by sealed shafts and timber. Smoke and gases continue to issue from crevices, making access impossible.
Senator Quarles of Wisconsin proposes a bill to repeal the desert land law and the placer mining timber and stone law, with a provision to allow commutation of homestead entries, aiming to preserve public lands for actual settlers. Representative Powers of Massachusetts introduces a companion bill in the House.
Congressman Aikman Carnahan of Indiana’s Second District died Tuesday night after a period of illness. The loss comes after a lengthy battle with illness, leaving a vacancy in the federal delegation.
The market shows mixed strength across cattle hogs sheep and calves with higher early hog prices and uneven cattle trade. Better quality cattle and veal calves hold steady to firm while common lots slow or steady. Sheep quotations vary by class with good to choice lambs and yearlings noted and feeders priced lower for some categories.
Cattle prices show mixed moves with lower cattle and steady to higher stockers and feeders. Hogs remain steady with top bids around 6.00 to 6.15 while sheep and lambs rise, native and western lambs priced around 4.00 to 5.25 and ewes near 9.7.
The Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe proposes raising live stock rates from the Missouri River to Chicago from 12 to 18 1 8 cents per 100 pounds. All lines reportedly accept the higher rate for shipments west of Kansas City but resist below 25 1 2 cents from Kansas City to Chicago. Santa Fe would apply 18 1 8 cents from Kansas City and westward. The 12 cent Kansas City rate triggered a hearing before the Interstate Commerce Commission now under advisement.
Mexico City reports a powerful New York syndicate is prepared to supply sufficient gold to firmly establish a gold standard. The amount named is 50 million dollars.
Customs Collector Shuster declares that any Chinaman legally resident in the mainland United States may enter the Philippines. He states entrants must travel by a reasonably direct route and use due diligence in coming, regardless of class or occupation.
Secretary Wilson received a long distance call from Vice President Lewis denying a Parkersburg report claiming a shortfall of more than 1200 dollars in the relief fund accounts of a mine workers officer.
State Agriculture Superintendent Charles A. Wieting ordered all railroads to disinfect any freight cars that carried animals since August 1 due to an outbreak of foot and mouth disease in New Hampshire Vermont Massachusetts Rhode Island and Connecticut.
The article touts St Jacobs Oil as a universal cure for rheumatism with numerous testimonial claims. It cites publishers, ministers, druggists, and customers from various cities praising relief and rapid cures after applying the remedy.
Half rates plus two dollars for one way or round trip on the Wabash Railroad. Tickets available first and third Tuesday of each month to many southern points and winter resorts. Quickest route via the Wabash. Inquiries at 1601 Farnam St Omaha or with Gen. Pass. Agt. Harry K B Moore.
How Advertising Grows. N. W. Ayer & Son announce relocation to larger quarters at 200 308 Chestnut Street Philadelphia. Founded 33 years ago by two, the firm employs 190 and has long led global advertising business by making newspaper and magazine ads pay for clients.
A report claims a younger brother of the khe dive of Egypt has fallen for an American heiress who reciprocates. Abbas II, the khe dive, is said to view the match favorably. The brothers reportedly shared boyhood schooling in Vienna where liberal ideas, including women's rights, were discussed.
Senator William P. Frye of Maine prepared a will for an ill man. With two witnesses needed and delayed by travel, Frye spoke seriously about death when no minister was present. The patient replied that he would be ready once the witnesses arrived.
Arthur James Balfour is described as England's first musical premier. An avid art lover he enjoys Wagner, Handel and Bach. A friend of Mme Wagner he has visited Bayreuth several times and traveled to hear Handel's lesser works. He wrote on Handel in 1887 and has long subscribed to the Richter concerts.
The report notes Vesuvius in 1868 and Etna in 1787 left hot lava flows that continued steaming decades later, with Jorulla in Mexico emitting vapors from lava begun in 1759. A stick in 1780 could ignite the crust, yet walking remained comfortable.
A curious habit attributed to Queen Alexandra is described as cleaning her pocket money. Coins are washed in spirits of wine, soap, and lather before being placed in her purse, with any change similarly purified by a lady in waiting.
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