Eight Hour Bill Hearing in Senate Labor Committee
James O Connell, head of the International Association of Machinists, disputed a claim that IAM members tried to sabotage U S battleship Alabama and transport Thomas during repairs at Cramps yards Philadelphia. He stated no such acts had been brought to his attention and he did not believe they occurred.
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Senate Committee On Festivation
James O ° Carrenell
International Ascociation of Machinists
J. di. Mair
Philadelphia
Internation Association of Machinists
Alabama
Thomas
Venezuela Proposes Arbitration Through Great Britain and Germany
A cable from Minister Bowen at Caracas transmits a Venezuelan request to submit Civil War damage claims against British and German subjects to arbitration. President Castro’s proposal follows prior understandings with British and German representatives in Washington, with the State Department acting as a communication channel.
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United States
State Department
Bowen
Caracas
Great Britain
Germany
Washington
Castro
Naval board proposes Great Lakes naval station site
Secretary Allgedy sent to Congress the naval board report led by Admiral Fawler. It recommends a Great Lakes site at Cake Michigan below latitude 47 20 and seeks 51000 pounds to purchase land and develop the station. The exact location would be decided later by the board. Secretary Moody approves the report noting immediate funds would prevent land-value rises.
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Allgedy
Congress
Naval Board
Admiral Fawler
Wreat Lakes
Cake
Michigan
Moody
Treasury Chief Says Banks Own Money Tightness Caused by Speculators
Wall Street panic driven by speculative funds prompts New York financiers to seek aid from Secretary Shaw. He replies that the treasury cannot assist, placing responsibility on banks and the speculative sector for the money market squeeze.
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Wall Street
New York
Bliss reports Cuba US draft treaty signed in Havana
General Bliss cabled from Havana that the draft commercial treaty between Cuba and the United States has been signed by himself and Cuban secretaries. The signing occurred at the palace after a Palma dinner. Terms are not disclosed but imply a six percent reduction on goods traded between both nations.
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General Bliss
State Department
Havana
Cuba
United States
State
Treasury
Palace
Palma
Cubs
National League officers elected at final Base Galt session
In a final session of the National Base galt peawue the peace terms were discussed. Tarr y Pulliam of Pittsburgh was unanimously elected to fill the roles of president secretary and treasurer of the National lewete.
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Natvonat Lewete
Tarry Pulchon
Pittsbire
Vessels Crossed by Ice on the Vienna River Run
The report notes several ships crossing or sinking into low Manube due to ice jams. Some boats were laden with cargo but no loss of life has been reported. Additional vessels remain at risk as authorities monitor the river conditions.
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Vienna
Manube
Willige
President selects Griscom to Japan post replaces Buck
The President picks Lloyd Grisemi now minister to Persia to be minister to Japan succeeding the late Buck. He also names Lichamond Pearson of North Carolina, consul general at Teheran, to succeed Griscom as minister to Persia. Pearson was formerly a U S representative from Ohio.
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Lloyd Grisemi
Persia
Japan
Buck
Lichamond Pearson
North Carolina
Teheran
Mersia
Griscom
Pearson
Congress
Olio
Barrett Declines Appointment as Minister to Japan
The state department reports Julia Berrete has declined the post of minister to Japan. No alternative appointment is announced.
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Barrett
State Department
Julia Berrete
Japan
Fourteen Lives Lost in Lodz Gallery Fire
A major blaze swept a residential area in Lodz Poland destroying a flock of houses. Fourteen people are reported dead with many more displaced. Firefighters battled the flames through the night as containment improved. Authorities opened emergency shelters for residents left homeless.
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Lodz
Poland
Samoan Islanders flee as earthquakes and volcanoes surge
A Honolulu dispatch reports Governor Solf advising evacuation by inhabitants of the Savai islands in the Samoan group due to earthquakes and spouting volcanos. Authorities fear a repeat of the Martinique disaster.
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Honolulu
San Francisco
Solf
Savai Islands
Martinique
Penobscot Schooner Ashore at Eaton's Neck
Northport special reports the three masted schooner Penobscot stranded on Eaton's Neck. The captain and eight crewmen were rescued by life savers using the breeches buoy.
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Northport
N. Y
Penobscot
Eaton's Neck
Defiance in Venezuela Triggers Arrests and Seizures
Venezuela defied Britain and Germany on Tuesday, arresting all British and German subjects in Caracas and jailing them. British and German warships in La Guaira harbor seized the Venezuelan fleet at Caracas and detained crewmen, while U S officials protected remaining foreigners after envoys withdrew. Washington questions Germanys aim and fears a drive for a South American foothold contrary to the Monroe Doctrine.
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Venezuela
Great Britain
Germany
United States
Castro
Caizens
la Guayra
Cararas
Caracas
Bowen
Vallesard
Charle von Vilemima-Gealtassi
Heropean
Dewey Commands Vast U S Fleet in Caribbean Practice
The Caribbean hosts a large U S fleet under Admiral George Dewey for weeks of drills. With around sixty ships, including battleships and cruisers, the armada marks a major display of naval power believed to be peaceful in intent but timed for significance.
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Dewey
Caribbean
George Dewey
Commad
Uncle Sam
Caribbean Sea
Culebra
Gibraltar
Washington
European Powers Nervously Watch Venezuelan Crisis
Washington warns that Germany and England may press Venezuela to fulfill debts and consider blockades or seizure of ports, potentially touching off a Monroe doctrine clash. Admiral Dewey leads a flexible U S response as Castro’s moves heighten tensions and American officials monitor European ambitions in South America.
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Berlin
State Department
Castro
United States
England
Germany
South America
Venezuela
Lhes
Admiral Dewey
Dewey
Caribbean
Venezuelhos
Kgypt
France
Pension Bill Moves Through House Amid Broad Legislative Action
The House passed the pension appropriation bill totaling 139 million with no new provisions and moved several measures including longer livestock car confinement, Alaska telegraph rights, and Wind Cave National Park. The Senate approved immigration amendments, debated anarchist exclusions, and advanced customs and Indian Territory bills while preparing for year end adjournment. The day closed with posthumous tributes and a Sunday session planned to honor former lawmakers.
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the House
Barney
Wis
Alaska
Dakota
Wind Cave National Park
Wisconsin Central Railroad
Dalles
Senate
Capitol Building
United States
Clouse
Reed
Cockrell
Locze
McCumber
N. D
Afe- Comas
Bailey
Texas
Burton
Ren
Hawaii
Trease
London
New York
Indian Territory
Payne
N. Y
Committee On Ways and Means
War prompted shift in goods and trade outlook
The Doha report notes uneven price quotes for imports, rising concerns over fuel supply, and a cautious view of postwar demand. It cites weaker early winter retail and a cautious holiday outlook, with cautious optimism for a stronger sales period amid prosperity and higher consumer spending. It highlights grain stock gains at Minneapolis elevators and improving retail activity as winter deepens.
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Minneapolis
Elections committee declines to probe Virginia elections
In the National Capital the Elections committee of the House decided not to investigate Virginia elections. Republican Senators organized to oppose statehood for New Mexico and Arizona. Republican leaders reportedly agreed against tariff legislation. The treasury chief plans to decide a plan to relieve importers amid congestion tied to tax changes.
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National Capital
Elections Committee of the House
Virginia
New Mexico
Arizona
Secretary of the Treasury
Prairie market notes and grain prices detailed
A fragmented market update lists shipping grades and prices for wheat oats and corn, with figures for No 2 white oats No 2 corn and No 2 red wheat. It mentions cattle hogs and sheep values and includes multiple yard names and regional references.
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Chicago
Caine
Bay
Rashhiy
New York
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