Dutch Warships Seize Venezuelan Vessel Off Curacao Port
Dutch cruiser Gelderland towed guard ship Alix into Willemstad Curacao Harbor after capturing the Alix near Puerto Cabello. Dutch plans include a coast demonstration and seizure of Venezuelan vessels to impede troop movements, with other ships Jacob Van Heemskerk and Friesland awaiting orders for possible further action.
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Willemstad
Curacao
Gelderland
Puerto Cabello
Gatarday
Venene
Holland
Caracas
Ttie
Jacob van Heemskerk
Friesland
la Guayre
la Guayra
Castro
Venezuela
Dutch cruiser Gelderland captures Alix sparks Venezue l unrest
Willamstad reports wild excitement as the coastguard ship Alix falls to Gelderland. Suspicion falls on Castro, with advisers noting large bank deposits in Venezuela and fears he may not return until the Dutch dispute is resolved.
Roosevelt reply on Panama charges to be transmitted soon
Washington December 14 Roosevelt's official reply to Panama charges involving his brother in law Deil Robinson and Charles P Tait is in type and will be transmitted in a day or two. Government offices worked through the night on the file.
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Washington, D. C
Cressent Roosevelt
Panama
Dei Robinson
Charles P. Tait
Iol
Ruef Found Not Guilty as Jury Clears Bribe Attempt
The defense claims Ruef was not convicted of attempting to bribe a juror. Jurors returned a verdict favorable to Ruef amid ongoing efforts in Burlington to raise funds for a new schoolhouse to educate local children.
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Ruef
Anteans
Frank J. Murphy
Burlington
That City
Bomb Explodes Damaging Wa bash Area. Two Buildings Fall
An explosion in an alley on Wabash Avenue near Sixteenth Street wrecked two buildings and sparked a fire, with several believed killed. Police suspect the blast aimed at a political ball at the Coliseum, while witnesses heard the blast from nearby churches and hotels. Fire crews fought the flames as investigators probed the ruins for victims.
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Chicago
Wabash Avenue
Sixteenth Street
Calinewim
Coliseum
Mike Tre Galiscu
Opes
Eee
Secee Sears Oewpat Aes
Hains Trial Opens as Jurors Are Excused
The Hains murder trial opens with Thornton Hains charged after firing five shots at a crowd near a catboat. Defense indicates insanity defense for Thornton and his brother, with references to alleged wife conduct and a prior 1891 incident involving Hannigan. Judge Fred Cr ane presides. state attorneys Ira Darrin and Elmer White present, defense by John S. McIntyre and Joseph Shay. A prior 1891 canoeing death ended in acquittal on elf defense due to shared responsibility.
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L. 1
Thorntan J
Thoentas Hains
Lab
Annis
Hains Brothers
Haina
Thornton Hains
Hains
Thornton
Frederick Crane
Supreme Court
Ira Darrin
Elmer White
John S. McIntyre
New York County
Joseph Shay
Thornton Hanna
Edward A. Hannigan
Fortress Munroe
Hannigan
Hanna
Robley Evans
Elf
Ottawa Infant Fire Tragedy Claims Four Children
In Ottawa Ontario on Sunday morning William J Scharf farmer and wife watched from eight miles away as a fire consumed their second story home. Four children aged four and a half to four months perished as parents failed to reach them before help arrived. Charred remains were later recovered from the rubble.
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Ottawa
Ont
Neil Hawthorne
William J. Scharf
Theatres Ofen Also Montreal December 14
Fragmentary OCR notes reference theatres and events in Montreal with unclear details about dates and programs. Readable elements mention preventive or preparatory mentions and a theatre scene, but specifics are absent.
President Roosevelt urges leniency for innocent soldiers speech
A presidential message to the Senate discusses guilt among colored soldiers in Brownsville. It urges reinvestigation, calls for leniency for those proven innocent, and supports restoring service after careful examination while identifying those truly guilty. The document cites fear, coercion, and external influence as factors shaping testimony.
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Roosevelt
Senate Today
Albans Drug Store Damaged by Fire
Fire alarm woke the basement of E. J. Alexander’s drug store in Albans at 1 o'clock this morning. The blaze caused about 1000 dollars in damage from smoke and water. Spark started by an electric wire likely touched a meter or pipe. little water used as chemicals quickly extinguished the flames. adjoining stock suffered fire and water damage.
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Albans
E. J. Alexander
Tohanes
W.T. Dogo
Keiran Family Seeks Missing Husband's Affairs
In New York a missing man case prompts a court hearing as lawyer Jake Thomas Smith represents creditors. Mrs Keiran and her husband’s status remain unsettled with proceedings continued to determine who controls the husband’s affairs and settlement obligations.
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New York
Andy Nosterday
Satur
Jake Thomas Smith
Olney
Keiran
Saemn City
Cauiend
Benedict remembered by Vermont groups and university
Tablet to an editor notes the death of Benedict, a former Free Press editor and member of local patriotic groups. The Oregon Prayer was offered by Rev. J. E. Goodrich, representing the Loyal Legion, accompanied by remarks from M. H L. Buckhans of the University of Vermont praising Benedict’s memory.
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M. H L. Buckhans
The
University of Vermont
Mr. Benedict
Lake navigation ends on Chanon Lake trip season
Burlington reports navigation on Lake Champlain ended as the steamer made its last trip for Plattsburgh and return in a blinding snowstorm with few passengers. The vessel sheltered in Shelburne harbor for winter. Tourist and freight activity set records though late-season navigation was hampered by low water.
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Burlington
Lake Chanon Sr
Platts
Bang
Man and woman arrested for adultery in Middlebury
Frank Forest was arrested at his Seymour Street home by Sheriff N J Sanford. A short time later his housekeeper, Mrs Net tie Lavalley, was taken into custody. Both were brought before Justice A W Dickens charged with adultery. Examination waived, they had no counsel and were held for $300 each until nine o'clock Tuesday morning. They could not bail and were committed to county jail. Forest is a local resident. Lavalley is a near stranger to town.
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Middlebury
Vec
Frank — Forest
Seymour Trest
N. J. Sanford
Nettie Lavalley
A. W. Dickens
Montpelier Court Hears Assault Case Over Instrument
Joseph Labrok faced a Montpelier court on charges arising from an assault on Edward Duckett, son of a local musician, with the defendant fined three dollars after denying the accusation and claiming the dispute over a musical instrument. The Duckett family involved says the altercation stemmed from a request to play a harmony piece, which was refused by Edward's mother for fear of damaging the instrument.
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Joseph Labrok
Montpelier City
Edward Duckett
LaBrick
Heer
Thwkett
Duckett
Fragmented OCR Text Note in Local Paper
Readable OCR fragment mentions a unnamed event with partial details. No clear dates names or places available for a concise summary. The debris of text suggests a minor local item without verifiable persons organizations or locations to anchor a fuller report.
Railroads Tax Bills Favored By Legislature
The legislature advanced measures to raise railroad taxes from four dollars to twelve per thousand based on appraised value and repealed gross earnings taxes. Debate centered on fairness, with supporters arguing for state expenses coverage and critics noting current rates. Also approved savings bank dividend flexibility and several related bills, including mileage ticket changes and licensing provisions.
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Mr. Howe
St. Johnes
Dilla
House
Bt. Johnsbury
Ee Oi
Howe
St. Johnsbury
Commissioner of Taxes
Tilden
Northfield
DeHoer
Davis
Springfield
St. Jolnabury
Srveral
Will
Bacon
Hartford
Tempo Committee
Lonkin
Bennington
Locktin
South Royalton
Aden
New Laws Today Signed By Gov Prouty Summaries Measures
Governor Prouty today signed numerous acts including a street railroad act for St Johnsbury, amendments to public statutes, and measures for town valuations, state house ventilation system, and village incorporations. Also approved bonds for Burlington, rail road company incorporation, and Vermont National Guard efficiency updates along with real estate notices and a village name change to Orleanes. A joint resolution allocates Room 8 in the state capital for the railroad commissioners and attorney general.
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Ayato Teorporne
Ievito
State House
L Hi
Johnson
Burlington
Supreme Court
I. Ae Ee
Jacksonville
Central Vermont Railway Company
Vermont National Guard
Hearts
Elias
Darton Landing
Orleane
Board of Railroad Commissioners
Junction
House Extends Sympathy on Death of Member’s Wife
A resolution by Mr Fletcher of Cavendiah extending to Representative We Opwell of 1 ridge the House sympathy on the death of his wife was presented and read. The clerk was instructed to transmit a copy of the resolution to Mr Rautwell. The measure passed unanimously.
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Fletcher
Cavendiah
Rautwell
Barre City Council Votes On Condemnation Bill Change
The Barre city council held a special Saturday meeting with a conference committee to discuss a proposed bill from City Attorney J. Ward Carver to allow condemnation of land behind the Barre and Central Vermont railroad yards for highway use. The panel considered giving the council sole authority to condemn, debated a collective bond for project costs, and agreed to redraft the bill with attorney input. The council will reconvene tonight on the matter.
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Howe
Miles
Sime
Kicked in the Stomach Injures Local Man
Peter LeClair of Addi ang street suffered a severe stomach injury last Friday when a horse kicked him while he worked around the animal. He was knocked unconscious and rushed to his boarding place where medical aid was arranged. His condition today is reported as fairly comfortable despite the uncertain outcome.
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Peter LeClair
Addiang Street
Srith
Mr. LeClair
Lini
Tie
Rose Brown Mressey Widow Rose Brown Dead
Rose K Brown widow of Fred Mressey died Saturday night at her home in Silverstown after a brief illness. She was about 57 years old and survived by a daughter and other relatives. The funeral will be held at her late home with burial tomorrow afternoon.
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Are Rose K. Brown
Fred Mressey
Ocerrel
Hright
Hrawan
Arrest Made in Murder in Colebrook New Hampshire
Fred Brown was arrested today for the murder of Med Chappell a farmer from Pittsburg town. Chappell was found Saturday night with three bullet wounds in the back and head. The case involves alleged improper relation with Brown's wife. An inquest and investigation were held with County Solicitor Howard and Dr. Cook present.
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New Hampshire
Colebrook
N. H
Fred Brown
Med Chappell
Pitteburg
Chappell
Brown
Chay
Heard
Boston
Howard
Berlin
Cook
Colebrooks
Body Found On Tracks In Bowdoinham Maine
The body of a middle aged, short thick set man was found near the Maine Central tracks in Bowdoinham. Clothes torn, head badly mutilated, suggesting a struggle. A bloodstain and pool near the initial discovery point indicate another man present. Constable Radward Pits and Selectman J. Hy Ames investigated with Dain hand Joe Dionne and Scott Brown.
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Bowdointam
Der
Maine Central
Muri
Joseph Dionne
Daan Hand
Scott Brown
Radward Pits
Gerald
J. Hy Ames
Funeral Of L P Austin Held For Leslie Ame Tin
Funeral services for Leslie P. Ame Tin of this city were conducted from 80 Dunbarton Road N H L Saturday afternoon at two. The Rev F A Poole officiated with Granite Lodge and other groups represented. Relatives and friends from Manchester and Barre attended. The interment followed in Amookeng cemetery, with floral tributes noted.
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Leslie P. Ametin
Eld Arents
John Austin
Dunbarton Road
N. HL
F. A Poole
J. G. Gridiths
Granite Lodge
Represent Hake
William Bethe
F. Davis
Lee Aiken
Hei
John French
William Rundlett
Manchester
Lesers
George W. Keihee
Henry B Stearns
Austin Stearne
Arthur P. Senter
Pillow
Philip Kinin
Granite Cares
St. Aldermar
Alten
Broce
Barre
George Oolly
Rose
C. Fisher
Parks
KR. J. Glark
Carnstons
H. A. Gould
Mise Gould
HA. Marfield
Tase
Chester
Carnatione
Barsoa
Claan
Amookeng
Talk of the Town Marcon Brothers ad noted
Orientall prods and M S Melovy traveled to Hasdarbek for a basinep visit as part of a local business feature.
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Marcon Brothers
Ad. Oc Orientall Prods
M.S. Melovy
Hasdarbek
For
Basinep Visi
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Albert Rubles
Juba
Wisk
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George Grenville Benedict
Burlington Free Press
Ticonderoga
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Rose Brassaw
Fred Chappell
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