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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1902
Page
6
The piece links proper feed to farming profits and child health, praising Scott's Emulsion as a science based mixed food. It describes its Cod Liver Oil boosting flesh and blood, with Lime and Soda aiding bone and brain, presenting it as standard for delicate children.
Washington officials discuss the sinking of Venezuela’s navy by allied forces. They regret the destruction as a poor decision, while hoping the “peaceful blockade” remains and vessels could be restored later. Senator Cullom questions necessity and asserts no US annexation intent.
Washington states it does not involve this government and condemns Britain and Germany for seizing the Venezuelan navy. It warns that the Monroe Doctrine bounds any U S response and that only a direct infringement could draw U S action, with Roosevelt and Hay shaping policy.
Secretary Shaw states the treasury will not publish its stance on New York money tightness. The department sees no current action planned and believes government exposure is limited to existing operations. Treasury cash on hand is about $58 million, with no intent to increase deposits in national banks.
Washington hearings open on anti trust bills before a House judiciary sub committee with Morrell pushing a 250000 dollar appropriation for enforcing Sherman law. Gillett explains seizure and condemnation of property tied to trusts and conspiracies across state lines. In Scranton the strike commission hears Mitchell defend wage figures while Torrey accuses data juggling and assigns strike responsibility.
Delegate B S Rodey of Arizona led a group to the president to press support for the omnibus statehood bill. The interview extended long as the president indicated he was not favorable to admitting Arizona now and doubted passage this session.
Washington on December 15 reports the immigration bill hearings concluded. Testimony favored legislation with witnesses willing to drop the educational test provision if needed to secure the bill's success.
Reading railway offices report the company’s mines produced 1 305 cars from 31 collieries on Thursday, nearly matching normal output. If production sustains and more collieries come online, plus regional increases, relief from coal stringency appears likely and trade grows hopeful.
The Pacific Commercial Cable company signs with Gray Steamship to use the Newsboy loaded with 100 tons of cable from the Silvertown to land the shore end off Meiggs wharf. The small steamer will work near the beach using small boats to reach the cable end and later steam out six miles to splice with the main submarine line.
New York reports Mayor Low will likely be appointed ambassador to France by President Roosevelt to succeed General Horace Porter. Porter may wish to return to New York after seven years abroad. Fusion of anti-Tammany forces in next year's mayoralty race is anticipated by Roosevelt Odell and Low.
After Eugene F. Loud’s defeat for re election the letter carriers opposed him openly. It is likely Loud will be named fourth assistant postmaster general and the letter service moved to his department.
Thousands of Mexican Catholics and many Americans gathered for the annual pilgrimage to the Virgin of Guadalupe shrine in Guadaloupe. The crowd, largest in years, drew a strong police presence to maintain order.
Moody transmits the naval board report led by Admiral Taylor to congress. The panel recommends locating the naval training station on Lake Michigan below latitude 43.30 and seeking a $250000 appropriation to acquire land and develop the facility. The exact site would be decided later by the board. Secretary Moody approves, noting quick funds would curb land-value increases.
John Fit chette known as Coffee John dies suddenly in the morning from pneumonia while serving a sixty day sentence in the workhouse for selling police appointments. He had appealed to the supreme court.
George Bowers has been convicted of murder in the first degree for killing his father several weeks ago. A stay of sentence was granted pending arguments for a new trial.
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