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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1903
Page
2
A report notes that no formal restrictions will be imposed while negotiations proceed and results are awaited. The commodity sector, including pig iron, is described as leading the world in output with 1901 production slightly above prior levels.
In Brooklyn a fatal blaze involved a wall collapse. firemen were killed while battling flames at a cooperage site. The incident compounds prior losses as multiple factories report extensive damage and rapid spread. Officials assess causes as they coordinate with authorities.
Berlin reports Roosevelt declines arbitration but Germany will push ahead with Britain and Italy on blocking actions and a joint request to The Hague tribunal. Washington to host talks via Hay as Castro approves propositions.
The latest phase of the Venezuelan dispute draws lukewarm praise in London. Opponents see the setback as a government defeat while Roosevelt’s refusal as final. Experts warn The Hague could drag on with uncertain reform and no certainty Castro remains in power to honor rulings.
Ambassador Meyer delivered Roosevelt's note to the foreign office in Rome. The president says he would have accepted arbitration if needed but prefers submitting the case to The Hague tribunal with all powers in agreement. He emphasizes no national honor or territory is at stake and praises mutual spirit.
Charles Henry Burr Crosby of Detroit claims he is the son of Aaron Burr and presents letters to prove it. He lives at 515 St Antoine with his son and recounts Burr's post duel life, meeting a mixed heritage woman, and the birth of his 1794-born father in England before returning to America in 1809 after Burr’s death.
A mining region report states twenty Philadelphia and Reading collieries and two washeries idle after Christmas, with ten collieries and four washeries short handed. Five collieries are closed due to high water. Miners take Christmas and the day after for celebration, delaying returns amid coal shortages.
In Havre at the Half Way House between Havre and Fort Assiniboia two Twenty fourth Infantry soldiers were shot during a drunken quarrel. Frank Gantzel was shot through the breast and may die while Private Robinson was wounded but not fatally.
St. Pal reports General Superintendent Frank Ward of the Great Northern will become general manager of the Purlington system on New Year’s Day. George Theron Slade, son in law of James J. Hill and current superintendent of Erie’s eastern division, will succeed Ward.
Snow has fallen for over two days across the Lower Lake region creating deep drifts that hinder train schedules. The Lake Shore line near La Porte Indiana reports a foot of snow, with large drifts on tracks. Big Four, Erie Nickle Plate, and Baltimore and Ohio lines all report delays, while urban and interurban lines deploy snow plows to keep cars moving.
A coal miner rescued from a wreck north of Trinidad said there were fourteen men with him in the smashed car. The number of dead is estimated at 25 to 30 as debris remains under tons of wreckage. The victims were bound for Trinidad to spend Christmas from northern mining camps.
Ridgewood New Jersey December 27 A striking accident on the Erie railroad left Edward Martin dead and three others hurt one possibly fatally The group of four men walked on the westbound track failed to notice an approaching passenger train and were struck hurled from the rails Martin 30 years old and a worker for H B Strong Co of Cleveland homes in Berea Ohio died instantly.
The Maxson block opposite Union Station in Schenectady New York burned through the night causing about 100000 dollars in damage. The building housed a hotel and adjoining hotel guests were awakened and rescued by firemen in their night clothes.
Lieutenant General Miles has arrived in Peking for a short visit and will be received by the imperial family. He will review the Chinese troops during his stay.
An explosion of a gasoline stove at 88 Gault Court in Chicago leaves two dead Mrs Bridget Carney aged sixty and John Daiton aged eight. The incident occurred on December 27.
Washington dispatch reports that the Venezuelan controversy will be handled by arbitration at The Hague. President Castro accepts arbitration and seeks a condition protocol outlining terms, blockade removal, and cash requirements, with European powers and the United States guiding the process.
Confirmation from Washington relayed by the Associated Press says President Roosevelt has accepted invitations to become a mediator. The disputes are to be referred to The Hague tribunal for settlement. The announcement was confirmed in London on December 27.
Comma Culver in command of gunboat Bancroft reports from Colon that fairs are quiet on the isthmus and no American warships are needed locally. He plans with Bancroft to proceed to El Jamaica and San Juan Rico, leaving on the 24th.
John Oli Prosperous English ironmaster wins the first prize of 5,000,000 in the state lottery at Madrid. He distributes the money among his employees.
Lincoln reports Mile J de Luzzan a prima donna announced she will marry Hantico beldo of Brazil in New York in April 1903 and they will reside there after the ceremony.
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