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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1902
Page
1
Foreign displeasure grows as Great Britain and Germany launch punitive measures against war ravaged Venezuela. The actions signal mounting international pressure over the republic’s turmoil.
Britain and Germany announce punitive measures against Venezuela with warships already present and others en route from Bermuda. A joint naval demonstration is planned possibly followed by seizure of customs houses as tensions rise. Washington’s stance on loan guarantees could shape Pacific settlement prospects and European banker involvement.
An Associated Press inquiry from Port of Spain on December 3 details continuing revolt plans in Venezuela. Despite recent defeats, Matos and others pledge more funds to sustain the movement, hoping German seizure of customs and Castro's downfall. The rebels seek support from Colombia while Castro vows to fight on.
Gen Velutia’s expedition moves first on Ciudad Bolivar as orders direct the forces to clear the banks of the Orinocco.
Henry Nicolaus a millionaire brewer and Suburban Street Railway director was acquitted on bribery charges tied to the Suburban bill passage after Judge Fyan sustained a demurrer. The defense argued lack of knowledge or intent by the witness, and Circuit Attorney Folk contended the case showed bribery in notes for 135000 dollars. Nicolaus left to applause as jurors were instructed to verdict not guilty.
In Chicago on December 3, Capt. George Wellington Streeter Henry Hoeldtke and William McManners were found guilty of manslaughter for the shooting of John S Kirk a watchman for Henry W Cooper. The jury fixed penitentiary terms and recommended clemency for Hoeldtke.
A Boston dispatch reports that cattle may be shipped to Great Britain from Portland Maine as foot and mouth disease is fought in New England. The British government will allow cattle loaded at Portland to sail if they avoid affected districts. Maine has no cases and is not quarantined. Dr Salmon notes about 3,000 cattle in affected herds and rising new cases, with Vermont outbreaks to be handled by slaughter and disinfection.
A Cincinnati Southern collision at Surbright Tennessee derailed seven passenger coaches, burned five cars, and killed fireman Frank Elliott and express messenger Richard Helm. Eight others were hurt as crews rushed to the scene and traffic resumed hours later. The wreck occurred after freight cars partially blocked the main line led to a high speed impact despite warning signals. Dead also include a negro tramp. injured include Danville Ky chief clerk, Somerset clerks, and Chattanooga engineers.
Eleven men missing after a disastrous explosion aboard the steamer Progress at Fulton Iron Works near San Francisco. Property damage reported significant with crews searching for missing personnel. Local authorities and company officials coordinated emergency response and investigations ongoing.
Explosion aboard the steamer Progreso at Fulton iron works Harbor View injures many and leaves eleven missing. Fire and water engulf the vessel as fourteen oil tanks burn after a change from coal to oil fuel. Dozens injured, $200000 loss, survivors assist in rescue amid flames.
The Progreso, valued at about 175000 dollars, exploded near Harbor View, shaking nearby buildings and breaking windows up to a mile away. Fulton ironworks manager James W. Spiers Jr attributed the blast to oil gas rather than a boiler burst. Eleven victims were reported with more names expected as workmen are counted. The Progreso Steamship Company of New York owns the vessel, formerly Falls City, 25 feet long and 1919 tons gross.
In Sharon Pennsylvania two workers died and several others were seriously burned when forty tons of molten steel spilled from a ladle above the open hearth. Evan Roberts aged eighteen perished, John Durbin aged thirty five died later, Howard Lear and James Lloyd suffered severe burns, and Thomas Risley sustained injuries. A second incident in East Liverpool Ohio reports a one ton fly wheel fragment killed carpenter John Miller and damaged nearby structures with workers narrowly escaping harm.
Indications point to colder weather across Indiana Illinois Ohio Michigan and Kentucky tomorrow as a cold wave forms. Nebraska Kansas Iowa Wisconsin northern Missouri and parts of Texas report blizzards with heavy snowfall and high winds. Rail lines suffer delays and telegraph service is disrupted while Dodgeville and Baraboo in Wisconsin report deep snow and suspended traffic. Cattlemen cheer a snowbound Oklahoma as quarantine eases and fever ticks are believed killed. A southward reach brings freezing in Waxahachie threatening sugar cane crops.
War correspondent Julian Ralph, editor and author, lies critically ill at the Southern Hotel after a sudden violent hemorrhage. A repeat attack could be fatal, with his wife summoned from New York to join him as friends recall last night’s dinner at the St. Louis Club and his appointment as manager of the Eastern Louisiana Purchase Exposition HQ.
Beard N Baker, former president of the Atlantic Transport Company now with International Mercantile Marine, plans to award about 500000 dollars in stock and cash to roughly 300 former employees across New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Chicago, St. Louis, and Minneapolis. Eligible long-time workers staying will get 1000 in stock. those losing positions get 2000 in stock plus cash. a few department heads may receive 2000 in stock and additional funds. Baker, a director of the new company, cites a fair stock valuation.
In New York a wealthy financier requests twenty five new $1,000 gold certificates as Christmas gifts. The teller notes the practice of issuing fresh currency for the season and the habit of gifting large denominations to trusted clerks or employees.
In Chicago seven railroad brotherhood committees pace wage scale talks with local company officials, seeking raises from 3.50 to 4.50 for 100 miles on Northwestern lines and a near 20 percent boost on Alton routes. Oregon Short-line and other Harriman roads announce pension systems in Salt Lake City and San Antonio, while Cleveland reports 5 to 15 percent wage hikes for skilled workers.
Ex-Speaker T. B. Reed remains ill with catarrhal appendicitis. Dr. Gardiner reports high fever earlier, now lower, without current surgical need. Dr. MacDonald says no operation yet, but warning persists that any appendicitis case can turn serious. Mrs. Reed and daughter travel to Washington as bulletin notes continued care and cautious outlook.
Senate actions focus on admitting Oklahoma and Indian Territory as a single state under the name Oklahoma. The substitute omits New Mexico and Arizona, sets a constitutional framework, voting rules for delegates including Indians, and reserves four House seats and two Senate seats for the new state. Provisions include anti polygamy clause, debt assumption, two judicial districts, and school support.
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