23 Dec 1902
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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1902
Page
1
Notes presented to ambassadors in London and Berlin yesterday ask President Roosevelt to act as arbitrator. The President is not favorable to accept arbitration yet hopes to avoid responsibility. He remains firm that The Hague Tribunal should settle the Venezuela dispute.
President Roosevelt has not accepted arbitration in the Venezuela dispute and seeks The Hague tribunal instead. European powers hint at an arbitrator request while Berlin reports a formal overture to U.S. ambassadors. The administration believes The Hague is the proper forum, with no formal offer yet. The text notes British, German, and Italian involvement, and mentions a blockade affecting Caribbean ports and vessel rules for ships from the United States and West Indies.
Berlin dispatch reports Germany and Britain formally asking President Roosevelt to act as arbitrator in the Venezuelan dispute. The blockade on the coast continues until arbitration is arranged. Germany favors Roosevelt, hoping his award prompts payment by Venezuela and hints at Castro avoiding payment if Roosevelt’s decision is bypassed.
The article states the United States would be pleased to see the Allies compel Germany to settle debts, crediting the U S with emerging from the affair with honor and Monroe doctrine recognized by two major European powers. Roosevelt is viewed as arbiter, while South American states accept U S leadership amid European tensions. The Italian reply to Roosevelt arbitration will be delivered at the embassy today, echoing Britain and Germany.
Port of Spain reports Sir Courtenay Knollys will issue a special royal gazette declaring war on Venezuela. The move formalizes the blockade and enables seizure of Venezuelan warships, while neutrals and their goods are to be spared within the contested ships.
Caracas reports the blockade harms American trade with fifteen importing houses ceasing U.S. orders. Only Bol ton & Co halts price increases on flour. Caracas faces food shortages within a fortnight. The Miranda gunboat evades German pursuit near Lake Maracaibo, while Falke withdraws after an aborted bar crossing. President Castro is reported in usual health by AP correspondent.
The Hague government will observe a strictly neutral attitude in the Venezuelan trouble and will prohibit blockading powers from calling at ports of Dutch colonies.
Bloomington Illinois post office received 2,000 letters from a New York collection agency claiming residents owe 1.9 for unpurchased jewelry. A suit is threatened if not remitted. Officials say package letters were sent by blackmailers to frighten remittance. Similar mailings reached major Illinois post offices and inspectors are gathering evidence.
A light engine pushed east of Liberty ran wild and struck east and west freight trains. Fireman Dayton Osborne and brakeman Foley were killed, engineer Patrick Callahan and brakeman Johnson injured. Osborne crushed, Callahan broken shoulder, others bruised.
Michael Foley, a twenty one year old fireman from the wrecked C H D trains, lived at 2 1 2 South Oriental street. He was the primary support for his mother sister and two brothers. His father died years earlier in a workplace accident. One brother John works in the C H D freight office in this city. Another brother Edwin is an apprentice at a local firm. His will brought his body here for burial.
A letter from James L. Keach to Indianapolis Mayor Fleischmann, amid public correspondence with Methodist Ministers, questions enforcement of saloon laws and gambling violations in a growing city. The mayor defending that Indianapolis cannot be kept free from violations yet urges police to keep troublesome elements in check.
An Indianapolis ministers group demands action from the mayor after criticizing lax enforcement of law. A letter from Methodist pastors urges frank co operation, cites city unrest, and vows to help curb crime while pushing for safer housing and better police practices.
In Chicago the Mascagni Italian opera company cancels all remaining dates. An attachment on his effects for 134 dollars leaves the composer nervously prostrated in his room at the Auditorium annex. The troupe will be sent home with passage money via the Italian consulate. funds will be drawn from Mascagni to cover the return.
Beveridge says the omnibus bill will not become law. He notes Arizona and New Mexico are not in condition to entitle statehood now.
Senator Beveridge argues the omnibus bill admitting New Mexico Arizona Oklahoma and Indian Territory will not become law. He cites population and language issues in Arizona and New Mexico, while Oklahoma and Indian Territory offer a larger combined population. He praises Roosevelt handling of the Venezuelan question as prudent.
A historical view credits President Roosevelt with bipartisan support and a strong legislative rapport. It notes talk of creating a Department of Commerce to rationalize and gradually expand oversight of organized industry, while acknowledging constitutional limits and the broad impact on business nationwide.
A large assembly of Republican politicians from across the state gathered in the city last night. Delegates from Grant, Wabash, Randolph, and Hendricks counties attended with many seen as gubernatorial or speaker candidates. Despite intrigue about motives, inquiries found no clear agenda beyond incidental presence and a few candidacy pushes.
J. L. McCulloch of Marion, a leading glass maker and oil operator, was in the city last night and announced a proposal for a bill to be introduced in the coming Legislature. The measure aims to establish a method for determining a key issue, details of which continue on the next page.
Comprehensive roundup of late December rail disasters includes Byron California collision killing twenty five, hospital cases and inquests in San Francisco and Martinez. Engineer McGuire maintains he could not have stopped his Stockton flyer when signaled. Additional tragedies include a New York Central collision injuring Anna Peck and sister, and a Louisville & Nashville wreck near Worthville Kentucky killing three.
In Collinsville Illinois todayN G Stuberer a mail clerk on the Vandalia fell from a moving train while attempting to catch a mail pouch from a crane. He was brought home to St Louis where a physician expects a full recovery.
Missouri Pacific train No. 1 the Colorado flyer derailed east of Rantoul last night as it left Ottawa with the sleeper spared. No fatalities and six slight injuries reported. In Waterloo Iowa Charles A. Gilbert veteran Illinois Central conductor was struck and killed by a switch engine today.
Dresden Saxony Dec 2 The Crown Princess Luise of Saxony fled from Salzburg castle after midnight or was carried away, as a dummy figure was found in her bed. The prince nursing a broken leg at Dresden. Police scour Europe. The royal couple have five children and the court canceled winter functions.
Vienna reports the crown princess of Saxony fled to Geneva after arousing court concern. Archduke Ferdinand searched for her with a chamberlain, but no trace found. Officials cite domestic discord over her husband’s relationships with an actress as the likely cause.
Washington dispatch reports Senor Jorge B. Zalles received news from London that Nicolas Suarez leads a Bolivian force to defeat revolutionists at Bahia and Nazareth on the Acre river. Suarez reportedly advances toward Port Alonaa, the Bolivian customs post on the boundary with Brazil, where revolutionary activity occurred.
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