Kaiser's Government Demands Damages Reparation
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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1902
Page
1
Venezuela and England Seek Arbitration as Caracas Proposes Settlement
The Caracas inquiry centers on arbitration and a possible settlement with Castro amid European financial tensions. Venezuela and Britain weigh claims over indemnities and tariffs while Allied diplomats push for a pacific resolution with US involvement, Germany, France, and Italy pursuing their own interests.
Caracas Citizens Ask Castro to Grant Peace Powers
Leading citizens of Caracas urge President Castro to empower United States Minister Bower to negotiate a settlement with Venezuela’s creditors. The note, sent in Caracas to Castro, signals business leaders’ support for submitting to external mediation amid the crisis and outlines terms requested by signers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caracas
Castro
Venezuela
United States
Bower
Caras
Venerucia
Gurmate
Gustt Bettaln
Germany
Great Britain
Lower Tariff Move Aims at Philippine Islands Goods
Washington reports the house debated lowering duties on Philippine products from 75 percent to 25 percent of the Dingley scale. Debate centered on revenue needs for the islands and whether any duty reduction should permit free trade. Supporters argued revenue needs. opponents urged restraint unless free trade terms are broader. The committee recommendations were approved, including modifications to secure a tariff balance with the islands. The Hawaii revenue cutter bill also advanced in senate committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Henderson
Clackburn
North Carolina
Dulzel
Pato-r Gay
Te House
Hitt
Committee On Foreign Affaire
DeArmond
Richardson
Tenn
Italy
Aimilar
Ways and Thann
Sains Archipelago
Tingley
Payne
Philippine
Wichards En
McClerne
General Wright
Philippines
Ajreyves
Senate
Wastinten
Commerce Today
Bailey Heads Home as Halley Delays Message Draft
Governor-elect W. J. Halley returns to Ballesville this afternoon and will stay until Sunday before heading to Topeka Sunday night. He has begun gathering material for the message but will not finalize it until the legislature opens. Bailey receives many suggestions for the message and will keep it open for additions and amendments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Halley
Ballesville
Topeka Banday
Topeka
Washington Dinner Sets Stage for Navy Ship Increase
President Tones velti invites key lawmakers and officials to a White House dinner to discuss boosting navy funding. Attendees include Secretary Mond, Senators Hisle Perkins Hanna, and Representatives Cannon and Grosvenor, plus General Dodie. They seek a firm U S stance and congressional action on ship construction.
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Tones ‘Velt
Navy
White House
Mond Senior Allison
Coe
Teo
Hisle Il Uneer
Perkins and Hanna
Senate Naval Committee
Spencer Henderwn
Representatios Cannon
Ieneral
Hotinn
Dates
Grosvenor
Ways and Pennn
Grenville M. Dodie
United States
Monroy
Havin
Rimceit
Congress
Nightly in stables as mystery heats Brexit rumors
An uncertain report from Toronto and London describes a man’s death after deteriorating health and sleeping in stables. The piece also notes a cost spike in freight rates and a ship conference in Liverpool with vague references to Creagh rates and a sailing event aboard a vessel.
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London
Dee Ik
Steam Shippers
Morgan's Time Shorter for Murder Case
Thomas Morgan was convicted of murder in Dickineo county for the 158% killing of Jobe Gaul. Governor Stanley commuted the death sentence to 25 years, reducing Morgan's time to serve after cooperation with James Shaner’s alleged plot. Morgan, who helped plan a Marion robbery, saw his sentence cut following juror support and executive clemency efforts.
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Thomas Morgan
Wno Pra
Jobe Gaul
Dickineo County
Stanley
Morgan
Gel
Marion
Gaul
Morgen
Jame Shaner
Herington
Gawl
Shaner
Jurge MH
Nicholeon
Kile
Giot
Ble
Moran
Dergan
Statley
Venezuela Denies Anglo German Ultimatum Accord
President Cairo angrily dismissed US reports that Venezuela accepted an Anglo German ultimatum and arbitration. He stated no move toward arbitration would be made while the United States contemplates arbitration terms and warned Britain and Germany must respond to the issue.
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Fernans
Italy
Moe Bowes
Berlin
Bec
Attie
Temon
Vencayela
United States
Germany
Dewey
Lee
Moody
Han Juan
Kearearee
Almhams
Maserchiinotta
Sons Scorpion
San Frandinco
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Mayaguer
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Pris
Juan
Calgvon
San
Olympic
Nashville
Machian
St. Kitts
Detroit
Antigua
Hinner
Vixen
Dolphin
Moody Sérit
Fol
Merry Christman
Ecuador
Guariquil
Exdader
Finzibax
Captra
Caracas
Icuma
Venezuelis
International Contrict
Werties
Cerneas
Flere
Associated Pres
Chatro
Veneguela
Fie
Venrafeld
Arange
Cairo
Venezuela
Proof of Marriage in Turbulent Alleged Estate Case
Testimony centers on Mrs Mary Roche and Mr Charles Hendricks as witnesses in a disputed estate matter involving Henry M Flennett. Allegations include forged marriage certificates and attempts to prove a union with Mrs Bennett. Witnesses mention Miss Biggar presenting a marriage certificate and various city locations as backdrops.
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Mary Roche
Charles
Hendricks
Samuel Stanton
Henry M. Flennett
Heche
Lenser
New York
Sie
Seven Second Street
Mers
Miks Biggar
Bennett
J G. Cantos
Prett
Anied Biggar
Tr. Hendricks’ Sanitarium
Joseph Turkert
Bene
Mine Figgar
Me Pleasant
Me. Mennett
Flenry M. Gennett
CK. Keeter
Parmingdale
N. 1
Missiggar
the Fearce
Honnete
Hoboken
Misa Rigger
Weather Forecast From Fragmented OCR Note
Fragmented weather forecast notes report a forecast for rain or snow with warnings of unsettled conditions. Mentions a forecasted period around the 18th and through Christmas with varying cloudiness and brief warmer night readings. Contains garbled phrases about temperatures and hourly readings without clear dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cider Smith
Mrs Grant Estate Belongs to Widowed Daughter
Disputed will favors Mrs Sartoris as Washington home once a gift of the American people is likely to pass to General Frederick D. Grant. The late Mrs Grant left a modest estate from General Grant's Memoirs. Distress discount rates noted at the Bank of Hongal showed a rise to 45 percent.
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Washigton
Deei
EHCOM
Mtrs. Bartort
Huisbane
Senator Harris Shadowed by State Printer Battle in Topeka
The Topeka political scene centers on the race for United States Senate as Governor Stanley and candidates Curtis Long and Caldwell maneuver amid party influence. Capper’s role as owner of the state party organ affects state printer hopes. Mulvane and fusion allies pressure Capper to sacrifice Curtis. Caldwell proposes reforming state printing and roasting the contest’s influence on lawmakers while Topeka buzzes with lobbying talk and arrivals of Curtis and Long.
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Topeka
Tme
W. A. Harrie
United States Senate
Stanley
inMerters
Curtis
Long
Toneks
Haversock
Culderhead
Washington
Arthur Capper
Capper
Republican Party
Charles Curtis
Ari
Mae
J. W. Mulvene
Copper
Mulvane Mertgng
Aenertt Hudson
Mulvvane
Curti
Orinter
Caldwell
Wourhon Colinty
Copeland County
Republicana Rece
United States
Harris
Cald
Tlkes
Republicas
Suite Peinter Couccists
Tapa
Tate Dup
Cnncineat
Etx
Caldwell Dias
Cottwell
Borba County
Sony
Discharged Auditor Dispute At Great Northern Office
The Great Northern reporting line tells of Dee Ming St Paul and Walter J Hill, sons of President JTM, who were assigned to the Auditor of Disbursements office and later discharged. The president’s away, the story notes, and this suggests tensions over holiday work and merit. Officials say the sons were placed to work and not merely for fun, with management asserting they were advancing with steady steps.
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Thas Oie
Hilt
Hum
Hari
Reading Railroad says coal shortage worsens winter supply
Reading Railroad officials warn that capacity is inadequate as anthracite demand exceeds supply. Daily output reaches about 60 000 tons with no coal in storage and New England dealers facing shortages. Railroads loaned cars to Reading while discussions on a potential price increase extend beyond January.
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Philadelphia
Omeinle
Reading Railroad Company
Tts
Reading
New England
Reading Company
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Teading Company
Atato Nn
New Jersey
Harrisburg
Baer
New York
SONS OF KANSAS RECEPTION FEATURES PROHIBITION TALK
A Kansas event hosted by Native Sons and Penate of Kons featured W H Stanley as main speaker with attendees including Mario Nellis Walter McLomin and Clyde Alten. Gov Starey addressed prohibition questions amid a program that closed with refreshments. Weather notes from New York Philadelphia Washington and Chicago show a cold trend with variable winds and a slight warm-up expected tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edhe
W. H. Stanley
Musto
Ajinia Mario Nellis
Walter McLomin Tilin
Clyde Alten
Gov. Starey
Baxiy
Cilien
W. TL
Mills Store News Stocks Are Strong At Opening
New York December 18 The stock market opened very strong with gains of 2 to 3 points in early trading. Leaders included B&O Louisville & Nashville New York Central Reading St Paul Book & Mann Hyer Tract Gat and others. The market showed higher opening with notable gains across several issues.
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New York
Trong
Motive Tany
Gale
B&o
Louieeby & Nashville
New York Central
Teadinic
St. Paul
Book Finned
Hyer Trapt Gat
St. Pal
Christmas Gifts Showcase With New Table Linen Stock
A local store advertises an expanded Christmas display featuring nearly new stock. It highlights German and Irish linen by the yard, matching napkins and cloths, and emphasizes table linens as ideal gifts for housewives.
Fray Foe Alvaults Longs For Copeland Contest
ALBAUGH longs for the fray as he aims to enter the senatorial race against Copeland. Doctors report a broken leg cast in place and he is expected to be wheeled to Patton to join the campaign, while medical staff monitor recovery.
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Ths
Copeland
Angina Aiheaigh
Patton
Lee
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