British and German Ministers Quit Venezuela Crisis
In Caracas Dec 8 the British minister W H D Haggard and German Charge d Affaires Von Pilgrim Baltimore left for La Guaira. They boarded the British cruiser Retribution and German cruiser Vineta as the two legations closed. The move comes amid ultimatums over debt payments and potential seizures of customs, with Castro denying new debt and urging diplomacy. The Panther gunboat arrived at La Guaira and the Indefatigable sailed to Trinidad on a special mission.
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Caracas
W. H. D. Haggard
von Pilgrim- Baltazzi
la Guaira
Haggard
Retribution
Herr von Baltazzi
Castro
Lopes Barratt
Grant Duff
Legation
Godfrey
von Pilgrim-Baltazzi
Vineta
Germany
England
LaGuaira
Thenglish
Venezuela
la Guarira
Great Britain
Panther
la Guatra
Indefatigable
Trinidad
Cloughs Friends Debate Murder In Amesbury Case
Amesbury whispers swirl as George W. Clough superintendent of the Town Farm is found dead near East Kingston New Hampshire. The missing jewelry and gold watch, cash shortfall, and a head injury fuel theories of murder or foul play. Witnesses note a warm horse at the scene and inquest proceedings proceed.
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Amesbury
George W. Clough
East Kingston
N. H
Clough
E. R
R. H. Bailey
South Hampton
Burnt Swamp
Goodwin
Charles Hutchinson
Hutchinson
Nute
Exeter
Post
To Friends of Organized Labor on Boston Street Commissioner Race
A 1902 letter from Jed J. Kneeland and J. J. Donovan appeals to organized labor and allies. They criticize Democratic leaders for ignoring labor interests while citing Patrick Mahoney’s union ties and Edward W. Presho’s labor votes. They urge votes recognizing organized labor.
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Boston
Organized Labor
Fred J. Kneeland
Democratic City Committee
Duane
Democratic Party
Patrick Mahoney
Edward W. Presho
Jed J. Kneeland
J. J. Donovan
Kennedy's Salines and Rival Crackers Sale Ad
A crowded sale advertisement lists Rhodes Bros Co Kennedy's Salines crackers and multiple grocery items with marked down prices. Items include horse radish 4c per bottle, pea beans 8c per quart, macaroni 7c, butter thin crackers, cookies 10c, corned shouldered hams, small pig pork roasts, honeycomb triplo, and yellow turnips with notes of regular prices and sale prices. The ad emphasizes large variety and discount pricing for this sale event.
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Kennedy
N.Y
Cyclists Trail Six Day Record After Slower Night
New York December 9 The six day cyclists who opened strong last morning fell behind as night fell with leaders 15.9 miles off the mark at midnight. Scores at midnight show a wide gap between leaders and record pace.
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New York
Organized Labor Sparks at W C T U Meeting
Mrs. Mary G. Stuckenberg and Mrs. S E B Lingham debated on organized labor at the W C T U gathering. Stuckenberg criticized President Eliot’s limited view and argued wage earners suffer without unions while Lingham defended non union workers and warned unions limit individual rights amid fear and ostracism.
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Eliot
Mary G. Stuckenberg
Temperance and Labor
Park Street
Organized Labor
S. EB. Lingham
Organized
Mitchell
Malden Man missing after Fall River steamer Priscilla voyage
Walter H. Cary of Malden Mass is missing after the Priscilla arrives at Fall River. Officials suspect he jumped overboard though his brother doubts suicide. A life insurance policy was taken recently and Cary, about 26, worked for the electric light company in Revere.
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New York
Dee
Fall River Line
Priscilla
W. P. Cary
Boston
Walter H. Cary
Malden
Mass
Fall River
Muarlboro
Arthur Cary
Hardily
Electric Light Company
Revere
Britain and Germany prepare ultimatums over Venezuela
London reports that Britain and Germany have issued ultimatums to Venezuela with a time limit and threaten seizure of customs if no settlement arrives. Warships wait in Venezuelan waters as London says the demands reflect ongoing injuries and insist immediate action by President Castro’s government.
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London
Great Britain
Germany
Venezuela
Foreign Office
Merly
Castro
England
Malden Universalist Club Plans New Church
The Universalist Men's Club of Malden aims to build a new church for the Universalist Society costing about 70 000 dollars. Pastor Rev James F Albion leads the effort and proposes a scheme where 500 men donate 10 cents daily for two years, plus 15 subscribers at 15000 dollars, to raise over 50 000 dollars in that period.
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Malde Malden
Universalist Men’s Club of
Malden
First Universalist Church
Universalist Society
James F. Albion
Eugene H.nelson
Club
Hon E S Converse Worse Maiden
The condition of the Hon Elisha S Converse worsened slightly today after a paralysis shock two weeks ago. His advanced age hinders recovery as he remains unable to take solid food and sustains only liquids.
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E. S
Converse
Elisha
Midshipman Reginald Carpenter Dies of Typhoid Pneumonia
Annapolis dispatch reports Naval Academy midshipman Reginald T. Carpenter of the 1904 class died at the academy hospital from typhoid pneumonia contracted in November. He was the son of the late Rear Admiral Carpenter and was appointed from Portsmouth, New Hampshire.
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Annapolis
Reginald T. Carpenter
Naval Academy Hospital
Carpenter
Navy
Portsmouth
Suffering and Sickness in Haverhill
Haverhill reports a coal shortage with about 100 tons on hand likely to last only two weeks for schools firehouses and city buildings. Officials warn closures may occur without relief. The city distributes hardwood to poor families amid the crisis.
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Haverhill
Elroy Kent's Wild Jump Leaves Career Criminal Wounded
Elroy Kent, a three term burglar with a history of arrests, lies in Newfane jail with a crushed skull after leaping from a Brattleboro bound train to avoid recognition. He had earlier escaped a county jail, been paroled from state prison, and new charges followed a theft from his Brattleboro cousin. He survived a severe head injury from a prior Milton store attempt.
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Brattleboro
Elroy Kent
Newfane
Manchester
Milton
Condition of Hosea M Knowlton Slightly Improves
New Bedford December 8. Hosea M Knowlton remains semi conscious after apoplexy Saturday. Dr C D Prescott reports a small improvement but notes it is very slight.
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MR. Knowlton
New Bedford
Hosea M. Knowlton
C. D. Prescott
Forecast for Boston Area Turns Fair and Cold
Fair and cold conditions for Boston and vicinity with a Tuesday and Wednesday pattern. Light to fresh west winds on Tuesday shift to southwest winds on Wednesday as temperatures rise slightly toward a milder middle of the week.
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Boston
Not a Patent Medicine Father John's Medicine Claims
An OCR fragment notes Father John’s Medicine touted to cure colds and all throat and lung troubles, implying a patent medicine claim and medical efficacy without verifiable proof.
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John
Harvard student hurt while fencing at Hemenway Gym
Harvard senior John Bryant narrowly escaped serious injury during a fencing match with T D Roberts in Hemenway Gymnasium. Roberts's foil lunge broke against Bryant's chest and entered his cheek before exiting his mouth. A doctor said the accident was not serious and Bryant would be fine in about a week.
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John Bryant
Harvard
Harvard College
Hemenway
Bryant
T. D. Roberts
Roberts
Boston Coal Famine Strains Poor as Winter Deepens
Amid record cold and widespread coal shortages in Boston, thousands of households rely on kerosene lamps and wood for warmth. Families drag loads of fuel from wharves and coal offices as officials warn of near empty stock, while police and volunteers witness severe hardship among children and the elderly.
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Boston
Charlestown
Causeway Street
Ster
Ander
Metropolitan Coal Company
Coal shortage drives steady demand on Harrison avenue
Demand for coal in The South End far exceeded Sunday levels as crowds swarmed George B. Grant & Co and James Coakley coal offices on Harrison avenue from early morning until late night. Continued on Page 7, Third Column.
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George B. Grant & Co
James Coakley
Harrison Avenue
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Grant
Motte Street
Baileys
Friends of Organized Labor
Rhodes Bros. Co
Tremont St
Mass. Ave
Warren St
Rex
Miles
Derragon Stinson Moran
McFarland
Maya
Bedell-Bedell
Newkirk
Jacobson Butler-Turville
Leander-I
Loyd Krebs Choos
Gougoltz-Kaser Steer
Franz Krebs
Keegan
Metropolitan Company
Drew
Grant & Co
South End
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