Castro Accepts Arbitration Proposal From The Hague
From Caracas on December 26 President Castro telegraphed from La Victoria his acceptance of a proposal to submit all pending differences to The Hague tribunal subject to conditions. The deal requires cessation of the blockade and return of the fleet seized by the allied powers and acceptance was transmitted to the Washington government.
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Caracas
Castro
la Victoria
Hague Tribunal
Venezuela
Washington
Fire destroys Union Stock Yards sheep barns
At noon in South Omaha the sheep barns of the Union Stock Yards company burned, destroying 500 sheep and causing about 50,000 dollars in losses. The blaze started from a cigar stump dropped by a worker and rapid winds drove the dry wood structures to full inferno within minutes. About 600 sheep re entered the flames after escaping, and both 100 by 700 foot barns were engulfed.
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Omaha
Union Stock Yards Company
South Omaha
Arbitation Prospectin Venezuela Europe Dispute Report
Washington reports no confirmation of a Caracas claim that Venezuela would submit its differences with European claims to The Hague. President Roosevelt and Secretary Hay weighed arbitration options, with officials remaining silent as to terms while an early decision was anticipated.
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Caracas
Castro
Venezuela
Hague Tribunal
Hay
State Department
Roosevelt
Hague
the Hague
Bowen
German claim for cash payment in Venezuela arbitration
The Lokal Anzeiger reproduces a government statement saying 1 700 000 bolivars must be paid immediately in cash before arbitration begins. It suggests Roosevelt will accept the arbitration task, noting confidence in government circles that he will take on the role.
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Berlin
Lokal
Angseger
Foreign Office
Roosevelt
Elkins to Found $500,000 Home for Orphan Girls
William L. Elkins of Philadelphia announced plans to establish a Free Masons of Pennsylvania orphan girls home costing 500000. The facility in the northern city will begin with room for 100 orphans and was revealed during Elkins Christmas dinner at the Masonic Home where grand lodge officers accepted the gift.
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Philadelphia
William L. Elkins
Daughters of Free Masons of Pennsylvania
Train collision injures both crews in Chicago
A Chicago and Northwestern passenger train from the Pacific coast crashed with a switch engine on Francisco street in Chicago. Both engineers and firemen were severely injured while no passengers were hurt. The passenger train, two hours late, was high speed at impact and both locomotives were demolished.
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Chicago
Chicago and Northwestern
Pacific Coast
Francisco Street
Pope to Seek Reconciliation Over Saxony Crown Princess Flight
Rome reports the pope has dispatched a prelate to Geneva after talks with the Saxon court to study the flight of Saxony crown princess and to work toward a reconciliation.
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Rome
Geneva
Saxony
McLeod Wins American Catch Wrestling Championship
Dan McLeod won the championship of America at catch as catch can wrestling in Mechanics Hall Worcester Mass before 1100 spectators. He claimed the 1800 end of a 2000 dollar purse after defeating Tom Jenkins who quit in the third bout due to a badly ailed leg from blood poisoning and a brass buckle wound.
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Worcester
Mass
Dan McLeod
Mechanics Hall
Tom Jenkins
Jenkins
Earthquakes in Andijan Stir Rail Traffic Standstill
Shocks continue daily in Andijan Russian Central Asia with four to five tremors each day. A violent night series on December 22 caused rolling stock to move and panic among railway workers. Traffic remains suspended and the station closed as authorities seize control along the line. Damage totals several million dollars.
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St. Petersburg
Andijan
Russian Central Asia
No Decision Yet on Venezuelan Arbitration Offer
Washington officials say the president has not agreed to arbitrate the Venezuelan dispute. Exchanges between the state department and foreign offices continue daily as Hay met the president for a briefing. A firm decision may take several days to emerge.
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Washington
State Department
Hay
White House
Puerto Rican Robber Rodriguez Sentenced in Honolulu
Pierre Rodriguez found guilty of first degree larceny for robbing General Miles and Colonel Maus in Honolulu en route to the Philippines. Eight years hard labor at Oahu penitentiary ordered. clothing, jewelry, and valuables belonging to Mrs Maus and General Miles recovered by police.
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Honolulu
Pierre Roderiguez
General Miles
Thieves Break Into Minneapolis Home Steal Cash Jewelry
Thieves break into Mrs Mary Lewis residence at 66 Eleventh Street South West Wednesday night stealing 21 dollars in cash and 350 dollars in jewelry. Entry gained through the front door by a skeleton key.
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Minneapolis
Mary Lewis
Eleventh Street
Murder of the Captain on the Lilly by Mallicolo Natives
The Lilly, a recruiting schooner from New Caledonia, had Captain Henry Atkinson killed on Mallicolo after natives seized his rifle and shot him. Two crewmen were wounded as they fled to the Moana. The attack stemmed from a belief surrounding burial rites. the Pearl was also fired upon days later at Bepigle Bay with several natives wounded.
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B. C
Moana
Australia
Lilly
Mallicolo
New Hebrides
Henry Asmos Atkinson
New Caledonia
Atkinson
Pearl
Bepigle Bay
Followers grow in Fez as Moroccan revolt strengthens
The Times correspondent reports Fez facing a mounting rebel threat as 12,000 reinforcements depart and irregular cavalry are mobilized. Tribes wavering may join if government defeats worsen, while the pretender claims aims to topple the sultan and radicalize a successor from a Shereefian line.
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The
Times
Fez
Morocco
Beecome
Fruits and Flowers: cultivation tips for fruit trees and blooms
The article discusses soil richness, sun exposure, and pruning to maximize fruit development. It highlights the benefits of open tree heads, weed-free manure, and robust root growth, with guidance on cuttings timing for quinces and caution against mixing hellotropes with other cut flowers. It emphasizes bright yellow blossoms for sunny areas and recommends proper shading for myosotis.
Lost notes found in vest pocket clue family dispute
Fragments describe a quarrel over old newspaper cutouts and recipes taken from papers downtown. The note hints at ownership and a request to retrieve or use items for a stated benefit. No clear names or dates emerge from the readable text.
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Amma
Papa
Chicago
Unclear court discourse on succession and authority
Fragmentary text depicts a shah listening to courtiers about the greater meaning of leadership and lineage. The fragment hints at comparisons between a father and son and notions of superiority and merit within the royal line. The passage lacks complete sentences and context.
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Maine
Nicknames of rulers reveal character and rule
The passage notes how rulers in England and France earned nicknames reflecting traits or deeds. It contrasts despotic or capable reigns, suggesting descriptors like the Sage for Robert II and various monarchs in France illustrate how personal reputations influenced governance and public welfare.
Unclear OCR from First National Bank notice segment
Fragmentary OCR text from a bank notice includes names like Shaw and N F thant hueverestear but lacks clear events or dates. Content mentions payers and charges in a disjointed financial notice format with no coherent details to summarize.
Warships Watch Venezuelan Coast as Vessels Detained
Allied warships use searchlights to monitor the Venezuelan coast near La Guayra as the Caracas returns with cargo. Forty ships are held at La Guayra while tensions rise along the coast near Willemstad Curacao.
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Venezuelan
Willemstad
Curacao
Red’ D
Caracas
Venezuela
la Guayra
Moses M. Ham Dies at 69 Former Iowa Democratic Leader
Moses M. Ham, aged sixty nine, longtime editor of the Dubuque Herald and a national Democratic Committee man from 1872 to 1888, died in Dubuque Iowa during the night on December 26. He served as a prominent party figure and press figure in the state for many years.
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Iowa
Dubuque, Ia
Moses M. Am
Man Y Ears
The
Dubuque
Inquest Opens Into Turf Exchange Disaster Deaths
Hot Springs Ark Dec 26 an inquest began into the Turf Exchange explosion that killed William Helwig the first fatality. Investigators will probe alleged carelessness. Hotel managers Daniel Kinney and Joseph Pace are critically injured and unlikely to survive.
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Hot Springs
Ark
William Helwig
Daniel Kinney
Joseph Pace
Local Religious and Community Meetings Across Austin
Community notices list multiple groups including Cedar Camp and Williams Lady Como meetings. Articles mention tones of religious services at St Maal trees and St. Paul’s, with prayer meetings and pastor sermons scheduled for midweek and weekends.
Metropolitan Opera House Opens in Duluth
Duluth reports the new Metropolitan Opera House opening with two daytime performances to mark the event as the city welcomes its latest cultural venue and public debut.
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Duluth
Opera House
Metropolitan Opera House
Notable Deaths and a Bird Prank Highlight Week
Frank Imborough dies in London from pneumonia. Lord Willoughby de Broke died at sea near Aden aboard the Australia and was buried at sea. Major Emory 8. Foster, Civil War veteran and St. Louis civic leader, dies in Oakland from an old wound. A bluejay prankster hides in leaves to scare songbirds then cackles like a hawk and laughs.
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Australia
Aden
Emory
Foster
St. Louis
Oakland
Cal
Court Notes and Meeting Details in Hondo Area
Court O7 Hondo brief notes show standard meeting schedule for the local group. Meetings occur on the 4th Monday evening at the Masonic hall with Nora Becker as secretary and Mrs. izeid listed as W M. Additional references include NJ Streaver WC and I ra Recorder.
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Masonic Hall
Izeid
Nora Becker
British cruiser seeks mutineers after Leicester Castle incident
Victoria B C December 26 reports from Honolulu that the British cruiser Separator has sailed for Pitcairn and other South Sea Islands to hunt the mutineers who abandoned the Leicester Castle after shooting the captain and killing Second Mate Dixon. The mutiny occurred about 300 miles from Pitcairn.
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B. C
Honolulu
Separator
Pitcairn
South Sea Islands
Leicester Castle
Dixon
Society Man Benjamin N. Thornton Dies in Suicide
Atlanta December 26 reports Benjamin Neil Thornton. son of E. H. Thornton president of the Neil Loan and Banking company. Thornton about thirty was a prominent society man. Cause of the act unavailable beyond poor health.
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Atlanta
Benjamin Neil Thornton
E. H. Thornton
Neil Loan and Banking Company
Thornton
Fire destroys Nic olaus & Co. store in Bloomington
Fire devastated the dry goods store of William Nic olaus & Co. in Bloomington two direction spread and the blaze caused about 200000 in losses. Assistant fire chief Charles Abrams fell from a ladder while battling the flames and was injured.
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Bloomington
Ill
William Nicolaus & Co
Charles Abrams
Model Cam Highlights Istana Meeting Tuesday
The fragment notes a meeting at Istana on Tuesday involving Mrs Beatrice Moster. Details are incomplete.
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Istana
Beatrice Moster
Oale
St Bernard Commander Meets First Monday in Masonic Hall
The St Bernard Commander convenes the first Monday evening in the Masonic hall with J E Ober and Parke Goodwin serving as recorder.
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ST Bernard
J E. Ober
Parke Goodwin
Yerkes Observatory to be rebuilt after fire in Williams Bay
Williams Bay Wisconsin December 26 word was given that the large Yerkes observatory burned Wednesday will be rebuilt as soon as possible. The work involves heavy labor to set the large telescope and many valuable instruments were destroyed. The total loss is about 25000 with no insurance.
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Williams Bay
Wis
Yerkes
Royal Arc Chapter Stated Communications Schedule
The stated communications of the Royal Arc Chapter are held in Masonie hall on the second and fourth Friday of each month. Officiating officers are K Geo. Doehne Jr. and TM Goodwin. Secretary.
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Royal Arc i
Masonie Ball
Austin Lodge No 22 Meeting Schedule and Officers
Fragmentary notes show Austin Lodge No 22 meets on the second and fourth Tuesday each month at Ellis Hall with officers including M W O H Harris. A visiting officer appears to be invited. no regular meetings on the first and third Saturdays are listed.
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John Robertson
Austin Lodge NO
New Ellis’ Hall
Mi Hall
O H Harris
Never Still Naggem exchange quoted in San Francisco Bulletin
Dialogue fragment shows Mrs Naggem asking about love while Naggem replies he never had the chance, illustrating a moment from a San Francisco Bulletin feature. The line hints at emotional tension and unspoken history between the pair.
Sunday Services at Corner Street Parish
Page fragments describe Holy Communion Morning service and Evening Service at Corner Water and St Paul Streets. References to Holy Communion, Sunday School, Bible classes, and evening services suggest a church schedule for a Methodist Episcopal parish with multiple meeting times and programs.
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Bibi
Cecelia Guid
Les Putid
Phurck
Behita Vudioy
Eekies
Another Side Hint Remains In News Discussion
The Atchison Globe notes readers may seek balance by considering an alternate perspective alongside the main coverage.
One does not have to fall asleep to dream
A New York News item reflects on dreams and waking life with a reflective line about imagination and perception. The brief note underscores that dreams can occur without sleep, suggesting a contemplative tone from the era.
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New York News
Austin Lodge Events and Members Invited
Visiting members are invited to the Austin Lodge meeting on Friday January 18 at the new branch hall. D. Baird is presiding with J. Simmons serving as secretary.
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Wee
Ws. D. Baird
J. Simmons
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