Morss Warns Venezuela Crisis Undermines Monroe Doctrine
Former Consul General Samuel E. Morss in Indianapolis says U S prestige suffers from recent holdings in the East and faulted policies in the Philippines and China. He argues two Monroe Doctrine tenets are strained as Britain and Germany seize Venezuelan customs and refuse to abandon claims.
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Morss
Indianapolis
Ind
Samuel E. Morss
Paris
Cleveland
United States
Venezuela
England
Germany
Philippines
China
East
Old World
New World
Stk
Nacogdoches Man Arrested After Melrose Shooting
Ed Kendrick, a locomotive engineer, shot at Luther Swift’s family and fired at Fritz Swift and Dr. Robinson in Melrose. He was arrested by Deputy Waters and jailed in Nacogdoches after claims the named men had discussed his family.
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Nacogdoches
Texas
Kendrick
Luther Swift
Melrose
Waters
Dr. Robinson
Fritz Swift
Cotton Belt
Rice crop sells for 4.25 per sack in Cuero Texas
Wofford and Rathbone disposed of their rice at 4.25 dollars per sack with bidders from several mills present. Experts claim it is the finest rice of the year and about 90 cents higher per sack than prior sales. De Witt County famed for quality, rice acreage to rise next year.
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Cuero
Texas
Wofford & Rathbone
de Witt County
Gold shipment shortfall ties banks to missing funds
New York on December 12 reports that of the 1 million dollars in gold planned for shipment to South America this year only 500 thousand were withdrawn from the sub treasury. The remaining half is believed to have been taken from the clearing house by one of the associated banks, which currently hold about 7 million dollars in gold on deposit.
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New York
South America
Clearng House
State OF Ohio
Toledo
Lucas County
Frank J. Cheney
F. J. Cheney &Co
Hall
A. W. Gleason
F. J. Cheney & CO
Southern Pacific Warned Over Engine Loans
Omaha December 12 Jhon Mc Neill grand president of the Boiler Makers union warned the Southern Pacific that loaning engines to Union Pacific could trigger a general strike by boiler makers on the Southern Pacific.
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Southern Pacific
Omaha
Neb
Jhon McNeill
Indictments after Livingston arson and murder case
Mack Zimmerman died after a storehouse fire attempt in Livingston Texas on December 8. John Henry and Bill Singleterry were indicted for murder attempted murder and attempted arson with bail set at two thousand dollars and three hundred dollars respectively. The town remains under guard as unrest and arming continue.
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Livingston
Texas
Mack Zimmerman
Gerlach & Bro
Here
John Henry
Bill Singleterry
Henry
Becket in Critical Condition From Stabbing in Waco
Waco Texas December 12 J H Beckett remains in critical condition after a stabbing by a negro. He suffered a brain hemorrhage and has been unconscious since morning. Four physicians attended him and a special train was sent to fetch his regular doctor from South Texas. Bill Bell who did the cutting is recovering and Sheriff Parker moved the suspect to Marlin jail for safety.
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Waco
Texas
J. H. Beckett
South
Bill Bell
Beckett
Parker
Marlin
Haig Inherits Large English Estate, Heads to London
W M Haig proprietor of the Exchange hotel receives notice from England that his uncle John H Haig has bequeathed him the estate. The will probate reveals about 150000 dollars in cash, real estate valued around 200000 dollars, and a controlling stake in the Liverpool Cotton Manufacturing company. Haig plans to travel to London within sixty days to secure the inheritance. He previously worked at the Santa Fe yards in Temple.
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Haig
Santa Fe
Record plantings rise sharply in Texas orchards
John S. Kerr secretary of the Texas State Nurserymen's association says orchard planting this season will exceed last year by at least 200 percent. He predicts at least three trees planted this season for every one planted previously.
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Sherman
Texas
John S. Kerr
Texas State Nurserymen’s Association
Fatal Shooting in Sexton Texas Involving Merchant Wiggins
Authentic correspondence from Sexton Sabine county reports Jack Wiggins a Sexton merchant shot and killed Lige Britton with buckshot loaded shotgun on December 9. Britton had earlier killed Wiggins’ brother and served five years in the penitentiary.
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Nacogdoches
Texas
Sexton
Sabine County
Jack Wiggins
Lige Britton
Britton
Wiggins
Heavy Demand for Corn in Hearne Texas
Heavy demand for corn in Hearne Texas grows as J H Hartzog a local commission merchant buys seventeen cars for immediate shipment from one firm at 5 65 cents per bushel delivered. He has orders for more.
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Hearne
Exas
J. H. Hartzog
Rumor Claims Death of Mad Mullah in Somaliland
A report from Aden dated December 12 says a native runner from Garrereo via Herbera brought news of the Mad Mullah being assassinated in Somaliland. The claim states a spear thrust in the stomach during prayer killed him.
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Aden
Arabia
Somaliland
Garrereo Wia Herbera
Hamburg Drops Promoted For Disorders Of The Liver
The advertisement touts Dr. August Koenig's Hamburg Drops as a cure for liver disorders and claims they restore overall health. It notes a high wear of shoe leather in London as a sign of active daily life.
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August Koenig
Hamburg
London
McCane’s Detective Agency Ad Praises Houston Service
An old notice from McCane’s Detective Agency in Houston advertises trained and reliable detective work. A historical reference notes Zuydcote near Dunkirk was buried by sand in 1777 with only the church steeple visible.
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McCane's Detective Agency
Houston
Texas
Zuydcote
Dunkirk
Defiance Starch Saturates Housekeepers as Superior Choice
All up to date housekeepers favor Defiance Cold Water Starch for its extra 4 oz and cost value. Advertisers tout it as indispensable with claims it cannot be rivaled by any other starch whether cold or boiled.
Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children Ad
Nurse Mother Gray of the Children’s Home in New York touts a powder for feverishness stomach teething disorders bowel regulation and worm destruction. Claims 80 000 testimonials and 25 cents at druggists with free samples. Allen S. Olmsted LeRoy N Y listed for inquiries.
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Gray
New York
Allen S. Olmsted
LeRoy, N
Sensible Housekeepers Prefer Defiance Starch
Sensible housekeepers choose Defiance starch for better value and superior quality. The ad notes one third more product for the same price and promotes its quality advantage over competing brands.
Southern Pacific Sunset Route Offers Low Round Trip Fares
Round trip tickets go on sale December 13 17 22 23 and 26 at one rate plus 2 00 with return limit thirty days from sale. Travel north east or southeast via oil rice and sugar belts of Texas and Louisiana with New Orleans connections. Reduced Texas and Louisiana SP rates December 23 24 25 26 31 1902 through January 1 1903 with return by January 3.
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Texas
Louisiana
New Orleans
M. L. Robbins
G. P
St Paul Calendar for 1903 Offered for Distribution
The St Paul Calendar for 1903 is ready for distribution.gix sheets measure 10 by 15 inches and feature pastel color reproductions by Bryson. It will be mailed on receipt of twenty five cents in coins or stamps to F A Miller General Passenger Agent Chicago.
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Bryson
F. A. Miller
Chicago
Rainfall disparity by hemisphere noted in report
The article states that average rainfall south of the equator is 26 inches while north of the equator it averages about 37.5 inches, highlighting a notable hemispheric difference in precipitation.
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Equator
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Moulton
J. Antonin Cy AZ
F. P. Luck
Shiner
August Schramm
Joe Macha
J. Wangmann
J. O. Mikulenka
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Mother Gray
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