British and German moves rise in Venezuela dispute
In London the Foreign Office says Britain will not seek arbitration with Venezuela as it expects to impose a blockade if needed. Berlin signals no reply yet to Castro arbitration offer while weighing coercive steps. In Washington President Roosevelt meets with cabinet. Italy joins allied actions and Bowen to push arbitration reminders.
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London
House of Commons
Cranborne
Great Britain
Venezuela
House of Lords
Lord Lansdowne
Germany
Foreign Office
Berlin
Castree
Castro
Sre
Hays
Rockefeller Adds Another Million to University of Chicago
Chicago December 16 Rockefeller boosted university funding with a new donation of 1 million dollars to the University of Chicago. The gift underscores ongoing support from the philanthropist to the institution.
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Chicago
John D. Rockefeller
Univeristy of
Appointment Expected for Charleston Port Collector
Washington reports the President plans to appoint Dr. D. W. Oram a colored candidate as collector of the port at Charleston, S. C. The move signals a notable federal appointment within the African American community.
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Washington
D. W. Oram
Charleston
Coal For the Poor Board Grants $250000
The New York Board of Aldermen approved a $250000 allocation to buy coal for the city poor. The action aims to ease winter hardship with direct aid through municipal relief.
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New York
Board of Alderman
Pardons Board Reduces Life Sentence for Murderer
State Board of Pardons at Boise commuted Frank Armstrong from life for murder to thirty five years in the state penitentiary in a divided vote with Attorney General Martin opposing. The panel did not act on the Diamondfield Jack Davis case before adjourning.
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State Board of Pardons
Boise
Frank Aramtrong
Altans County
Martin
Bboard
Yester
Bcard
Davis
Ballard's Snow Liniment Promote Home First Aid Use
Favorite family remedy for burns bruises and sprains. Ballard's Snow Liniment long time favorite. Available at Mrs. A. L. Cook's in 25 and 60 cent and one dollar sizes.
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Ballard
A. L. Cook
National Live Stock Association Meeting Ticket Details
National Live Stock Association in Kansas City dates January 13 to 16, 1903. Short Line offers reel tickets January 9 and 10 to Kansas City and return for 34.60 cents. Continuous passage each way. Final return limit January 19, 1908. Deposit of tickets with joint agent at Ravens City by January 16 and 60 cent fee extends return to January 31, 1908. A B Matson, Agent.
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National Live Stock Association
Kansas City
Ravens City
Kananas City
A. B. Matson
Resolution Probes Allied Roles in Venezuela Dispute
Representative McCall introduces in the House a resolution asking the Secretary of State to report to Congress on any working agreement between Great Britain and Germany and US diplomatic officers regarding joint administration of Venezuela and its occupation. In Pennsylvania, the Quoal Strike Commission hears testimony on child labor wages. Chairman Gray urges legislation to ban night work for children after noting one father earned over 1000 dollars and another over 900 last year.
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Secretary of State
Washington
McCall
Massachusetts
House
Great Britain
Germany
United States
Venezuela
Steeanton
Gray
Commonwealth
Pennsylvania
Five Mile Lands Sale Bill Advances in Indian Affairs
Washington dispatch reports Senator Dobois secured a favorable committee report on a bill to end the $10 land provision for Fort Hall ceded lands. It would allow all lands on the ceded reservation to be sold at 2.50 per acre for agricultural use and 1.25 per acre for grazing, with remainder open to entry under homestead and timber and stone acts.
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Washington
Boise Capital News
Dobois
Committee On Indian Affairs
Fort Hall
Hayti War Turmoil Forces General Colin to Seek Refuge
General Saint Foix Colin, minister of the interior and rival of General Nord in Hayti’s presidential contest, took refuge in the American legation in Port Au Prince as fighting rages and the city remains in high excitement.
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General St. Foix
Colin
Legation
Nord
Port Au Prince
Hayti
Saint Foix Colin
United States
Bloodthirsty Indian Mateo killed near Gila Bend
Phoenix reports Mateo a feared Apache killed near Gila Bend after evading officers Sheriff Tronman and Hol Caruthers. The pursuit involved a confrontation in the desert where Mateo charged with a tomahawk and bullets followed, ending with two bullets to the heart. Victim Charles Walsz, a noted cattleman, had been assaulted at his ranch a week earlier.
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Phoenix
Ariz
Mateo
Arizona
Gila ‘Bend
Tronman
Hol
Caruthers
Charles Walsz
Indians Who Work at Cheyenne and Rosebud Agencies
E J Warner sub agent reports success of the Presidents plan to make Indians self supporting. Indians surrender ration tickets seeking work earning 1.25 dollars per day. Hundreds of roads and dams built on Cheyenne and Rosebud agencies. About 100 Indians at Cheyenne and 500 at Rosebud currently employed.
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Sioux Falls
E. J. Warner
Cherry Creek Indian Agency
Cheyenne River
Isa Ace
Sitting Ball
Cheyenne
Rosebud
Bank Closed In Hyadman National Bank Receivership
Washington December 16 Controller of the Currency Ridgley has closed the National Bank of South Pennsylvania at Hyadman Pennsylvania and appointed a receiver to wind up affairs.
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Washington
Ridgley
National Bank of South Pennsylvania
Hyadman
Ohio on Rampage Rise in river floods Cincinnati
Cincinnati reports the Ohio river rose twelve feet in twenty four hours and the swift current swept away eighty coal barges as of December 16. The dramatic river rage disrupted shipping and damaged equipment along the banks.
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Cincinnati
Ohio River
Vanderbilt Described as Very Sick by Doctor
New York December 16 Dr Flint said Cornelius Vanderbilt is a very sick man. The statement outlines his grave condition and notes the prominent financier remains under medical care.
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New York
Bailey Accepts Grant Birthday Address Invitation
Galena Illinois December 16 Senator Joseph W Bailey of Texas has accepted the invitation of the Grant Birthday association to deliver the annual address at its celebration on April 27.
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Galena
Ill
Joseph W. Bailey
Texas
Grant Birthday Association
House Approves Mukilteo Lighthouse at Point Washington
A bill passed the house authorizing construction of a lighthouse at Mukilteo Point Washington. The measure clears the way for federal aid and lasting coastal beacon service, signaling increased navigation safety off the Puget Sound shoreline.
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Washington
Mukilteo Point
Chicago Wheat Declines in May Futures
Chicago weather and market notes show wheat futures for May at 71 8 to 1 4 in early trading on December 18. Prices moved under pressure amid mixed overseas demand and harvest progress.
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Chicago
Beet Sugar Factory Planned At Blackfoot In 1900
Probate Judge W A Sample reports Blackfoot has completed details for a beet sugar plant to be built next spring with a 1.6 million dollar company capital. 4800 acres of sugar beets and 5000 acres under contract, with Soren Hansen of Utah promoting the venture. Directors include Eldredge, Trege, Clark, Biethen and Nielsen. A banquet celebrated the announcement amid strong local support. The page also notes a Supreme Court reversal in Swinehart v Pocatello Meat & Produce, sending the case back for further district court proceedings with costs awarded to the appellant.
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W. A. Sample
Blackfoot
Grove City
Sample
Soren Hansen
Utah
Hansen
W. B. Eldredge
W. D. Trege
Werth D. Clark
D. H. Biethen
H. P. Nielsen
Supreme Court
D. Swinehart
The
Pocatello Meat & Produce Company, Limited
District Court
Bannock County
J. O. Rich
Werned
S. O. Winters
W. T. Reeves
Terrell & Gaheen
eAppellant
Respondent
Justice Court
Pocatello Meat Company
George W. Smith
Smith
de Ncvc
Justice of the Peace
Hevein
Oginio Ty
Quarles
Sullivan and
Stockslayer
Boise News
Hunt Denies Spokane Talk on Speakership Bid
Frank Hunt of Pocatello representative elect from Bannock county arrives in Boise for a few days. He denies attending any Spokane meeting of legislators and says he has heard no other candidate for speaker. Hunt is pleased with his campaign progress and expects a lively election.
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Spokane
Boise
Ida
Frank Hunt
Pocatello
Bannock
Haut
Hant
Mr. Hant
Heyburn
Judge Standrod
West cleared for confirmation in senate
Washington reports no further opposition to the confirmation of J. B. West. Affidavits needed to block the appointment from Heittelat are not promised, not forthcoming, and not obtainable, leaving confirmation momentum intact.
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Washington
J. B. West
Heittelat
Governor Hunt Seems Quiet on State Engineer Vacancy
Boise Statesman reports Gov. Hunt spent yesterday in office but took no steps to secure the state engineer post. He had dismissed Mr. Boss on November 20 and, after a trip east, said the office is vacant with no immediate actions planned as Mr. Rosso continues to perform the duties.
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Hunt
Boise Statesman
Boss
Sandey
Statesman
Ross
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