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Newspaper

Weekly Call

Location

Troy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1902

Page

4

Convincing proof of kidney pills by Captain Higler

Captain Alfred Higler of Hose Company No 4 Canton Ohio tests Doan s Kidney Pills for kidney pain backache and urinary weakness. He reports dramatic relief after trying the product and endorses its efficacy, offering to vouch for others. The ad promises a free trial and lists Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY as distributor with a 50 cent price.

Alfred Higler Hose Company No. 4 Canton Ohio Dean Doan Buffalo N.Y Yorsale BR. Paxton CO Columbus Av Moston, Kanes

Venezuela's Troubles Escalate Over Naval Seizures

In Caracas and ports around La Guayra and Port of Spain, a combined Anglo German fleet seizes Venezuelan warships and lands marines. The Bolivar gunboat is seized in Port of Spain, crews dispatched to Guiria, and blockades announced along the Orinoco coast. International tension rises as ships from Britain and Germany enforce a naval action.

Bolivar Port-of-Spain Trinidad Caracas Venezuela Ia Guaira General Crespo Totumo Ossum Margarita la Guayra Dee Custom House Port of Spain Charybdis Alert Guiria Quail Orinoco Orinoco River

Unconfirmed Caracas Arrest Rumor Delays Berlin Intel

Berlin officials report no confirmation by noon Tuesday of La Guaira contact and the alleged arrest of all German and British subjects in Caracas. Charge dAffaires Von Pilgrim Baltazzi said he boarded the Vineta, but no further details reached Berlin. Officials doubt a blanket roundup by President Castro is possible.

Berlin Foreign Office la Guaira von Pilgrim-Baltazzi Caracas Castro

Venezuela Seizures Prompt Castro Protests In Paris

A Venezuelan government note from Paris denounces Britain and Germany for seizing Venezuelan vessels at La Guaira as an unprecedented act of hostility. It cites Venezuela’s indignation, threats of reprisals, arrests of foreign reps, and Castro’s call for arms plus amnesty and restitution of confiscated property. Germany and Britain plan coast patrols to curb smuggling and blockade unoccupied ports, with Britain likely bearing more burden in the West Indies.

Paris Great Britain Germany la Guayra Venezuela Castro Berlin West Indies

Funeral of ex Speaker Reed in Portland

Simple services at First Unitarian church honors ex Speaker Thomas B Reed. Governors of Maine and Massachusetts attend with congressional delegation and civic leaders. Bells toll 63 times as Reed laid to rest in Evergreen cemetery pending spring burial.

Portland Thomas Reed First Unitarian Church Maine Massachusetts House Senate Loyal Legion Grand Army John Carroll Perkins

Dinner to Justice Harlan Celebrated 25 Years on Bench

Washington December 10. The Supreme Court bar hosted a lavish dinner at the new Willard hotel honoring Justice John Marshal Harlan for 25 years on the bench. Attendees included Wayne MacVeagh, Rev Richard D Harlan, and Justice Harlan’s sons James S Harlan and John Maynard Harlan. President Roosevelt arrived to hearty applause.

Washington Supreme Court of the United States New Willard Hotel John Marshal Harlan Supreme Court Knox Wayne MacVeagh Justice Harlan Roosevelt

President Commutes Marsh Prison Term to Dec 24 1902

Washington December 10 The president commutes Gideon W Marsh three indictments for violating national banking laws to a term of imprisonment to expire December 24 1902 The attorney general notes seven years punishment as fugitive and voluntary surrender and recommends the five year equivalent sentence be counted as served in full

Washington Gideon W. Marsh Philadelphia Eastern Marsh

Doctor J N Rice Dies In Scranton Coal Case

Dr J N Rice a prominent independent coal operator who played a key role in arbitration proceedings died Tuesday from heart trouble in Scranton Pennsylvania He was on the committee that went to New York ten days ago which led to calling off the proposed settlement negotiations.

Scranton J. N. Rice

Anti-Saloon League Opposes Army Canteen Law Repeal

Washington December 11 The National Anti-Saloon League adopts a public address accusing high army officials of undermining the canteen law. The resolution vows to defeat any repeal and argues liquor selling in the army harms national morality, citing court martial trends and Inspector General reports.

Washington National Anti-Saloon League Congress Division of the Philippines War Department Anti-Saloon League

Crusade on Fire Traps Targets Unsafe Hotels in Chicago

Following the Hotel Lincoln fire that killed 14, Chicago's building department began a crackdown on hotels lacking proper fire protection. Seven hotels were notified to make safety changes or face a police presence at entrances to warn arriving guests that the building is unsafe. Notices will be posted on hotel doors.

Chicago Lincoln City

Death of England mine heir shocks Stratton official

William Parr, timbering chief at Stratton's Independence mine, learns by cablegram of his uncle Thomas Pitkin's death in England. Pitkin is listed among the estate heirs valued at about 7.5 million dollars, with distribution among nine heirs.

William Parr Victor, Col Vistor William ‘Parr Stratton Independence Mine Thomas England Parr

Self-laudation in polished men exposes lack of breeding

A Buxton quote notes that even well polished self-promotion marks a man as ill-bred, underscoring social snobbery about vanity and manners. The remark ties personal character to perceptions of courtesy and restraint.

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