Peace calls from Britain’s high church and state
Prominent English church and state figures led by Lord Rosebery and Cardinal Vaughan dispatch cables urging peace between Britain and the United States over the Venezuela frontier dispute. They warn a fratricidal war would ruin civilization, urging unbiased arbitration and restraint across governments and publics.
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New York
Lord Rosebery
Cardinal Vaughn
Theorld
Great Britain
United States
Atlantic
America
Herbert
Westminster
Peace urged by British and American litterateurs
A signed Anglo American literary appeal is being compiled in London for the crisis. Prominent names including John Ruskin, William Lecky, Walter Besant, Richard Blackmore, and Thomas Hardy are expected to sign. The author of the address remains unnamed.
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Kiam Black
Rider Haggard
John Morley
United States
London
John Ruskin
William Lecky
Walter Besant
Richard Blackmore
Thomas Hardy
Wwil
Northwestern President backs Cleveland on Venezuelan note
President Rogers of Northwestern University, also chair of international law, endorsed Cleveland's Venezuelan message. He said it does not aim for a third term and praised the Monroe doctrine as broad enough to cover Britain’s actions. He predicted the doctrine would become international law in time and nations will acknowledge the principle.
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Chicago
Rogers
Northwestern University
Cleveland
United States
England
Venezuela
Disputed Boundary Claims Noted in Schomburgk Text
Lancaster editor forwards Jardine’s Naturalists Library volume to Secretary Olney. The 1843 work by Robert Schomburgk details Guiana fishes and his 1838–39 surveys, including entry into Mahu and Takutu regions with the British flag. It argues the territory may be alien to Britain.
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Lancaster
Penn
F. R. Diffendrefer
New Era
Olney
Jardine’s
Naturalists Library
Edinburgh
Scotland
Guiana
Robert Homann Schomburgk
Great Britain
Venezuela
Schomburgh
Boundary Commission
Congress
Schomburgk
Takutu
Mahu
Baron Humboldt
Esmeralde
Orinoco
Axe attack over debt ends with man jailed in Lynn
In Lynn a dispute over a $1 debt led Thomas Harris to attack Edward Butler with an axe. Butler suffered a severe facial wound and was taken to hospital, while Harris was arrested at the scene for assault with a dangerous weapon. The incident occurred near the Lynn police station after Harris confronted Butler on stairs during a drinking dispute.
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Lynn
Thomas Harris
R. J. Kane
Edward Butler
Sutton ‘Street
Harris
Butler
Sailor
Where Thievery is Alleged in City Incidents
John West 28 was detained by Division 5 for alleged larceny of a $15 overcoat from James P O Sullivan on Oct 21. The coat was recovered. A bearskin robe marked Dp F was stolen from D Flanders on Falmouth street. Edwin Fuller 27 was arrested for alleged larceny of an overcoat from Henry Krey on Washington street. Sarah Smith 32 was arrested for alleged larceny of five rings from William H Brine at Tremont street.
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John West
Lenox Street
Division 5
James P O'Sullivan
D. Flanders
Falmouth Street
Bohling
Special Street
Edwin Fuller
Axte
Boston Street
Henry Krey
Washington Street
Brennan
Court Square
Sarah Smith
William H. Brine
Tremont Street
Sultan appoints Christians to governorships in Asia Minor
Official dispatch from Constantinople states the Sultan named Christians as assistant governors of Sivas Bitlis and Erseroum. This move broadens administrative representation in the provinces as of December 24.
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Constantinople
Sivas
Bitlis
Erseroum
Eaton Investigation Highlights Aldermen Ties and Motives
In Somerville aldermanic chamber last night Alderman Albert blamed a Ward 41 brassmonger for dragging him into the Eaton investigation. The hearing featured contested rulings, witness testimony from George A. Kimball and Alderman Gilbert, and claims of motives behind Perkins and Downs. The committee adjourned to Friday for further arguments by City Solicitor Bowmar and Wentworth.
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Albert
Eaton
Somerville
Downs
Dana E. Perkins
Rich
Wentworth
Bowmar
Alderman Downs
Dana
Perkins
Mr. Wentworth
Ms. Perkins
Mr. Downs
Mr. Perkins
Moore
Alderman Jones
Mr. Eaton
George A. Kimball
Gilbert
Downe
Perkina
Board of Aldermen
Horace L. Eaton
Trowlas
Union Square
Witness
Alderman Gilbert
Gomez Publishes Victory Letter From Remedios Cuba
New York dispatch reports General Gomez, chief of Cuban revolutionary forces, forwarding a letter from Remedios dated December 8. He claims a victory after an engagement with superior enemy forces, praises Cuban valor, and calls for decisive, occasionally harsh measures to hasten independence while rejecting betrayal and urging unity to secure liberty.
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New York
Remedios
Cuba
Palma
United States
Gomez
Maceo
Mrs Irene W Taylor Held on Arson Charge
Concord December 24 Irene W Taylor of South Acton was held in 5000 bail after being found probably guilty of arson by Judge Keyes. The act involved the burning of her South Acton home on August 31 1895 under suspicious circumstances. Marshal Whitcomb prosecuted the case for the government.
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Concord
Irene W. Taylor
South Acton
Keyes
Pittsburg Christmas Gift Funds Zoological Garden
Pittsburg residents received 100000 from C L Magee and Fort Pitt Street Railway Company to establish a zoological garden at Highland Park this Christmas season. The gift supports creation of a new public attraction in the city.
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Pittsburg
Penn
C. L. Magee
Fort Pitt
Playing Cards and Six Men Nabbed in Decatur Street Raid
Officers from Division 5 executed a search warrant at 6 Decatur Street last night uncovering ten packs of playing cards a gallon of lager beer a half pint of whiskey a sofa a table and eight chairs. Six men present were detained and booked at Station 5 as Simon Swimp 4 Louis Rosenberg 30 Simon Feter 39 Joseph Miller 41 Herman Iyland 36 and John Smith 37 to be charged for being present where gaming implements were found.
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No. 6
Decatur Street
Station 5
Simon Swimp
Louis Rosenberg
Simon Feter
Joseph Miller
Herman Iyland
John Smith
Parker Memorial Debate Opens Holiday Week
Coming events announce a Parker Memorial free debate on Thursday evening December 26 with the topic Is There You Much Almspiving The Rev B F MecDanielg and others will speak at the event setting.
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Parker Memorial
B.F. MecDanielg
Chira Arrives in San Francisco From Honolulu
The steamship Chira, six days from Honolulu, reached San Francisco with notable passengers including Dr Joseph Cook and his wife of Boston. The distinguished lecturer is reported to be suffering a severe attack of nervous prostration.
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San Francisco
Chira
Honolulu
Joseph Cook
Boston
Dorchester Man Struck By Electric Car Collision
Robert Wo B 38 of 42 Middle Street was driving through Hancock Street Dorchester when his wagon collided with an electric cab. The vehicle overturned injuring his left leg severely. He was left in the street and later taken home to recover.
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Robert Wo
Middle Street
Hancock Street
Dorchester
Yard Conductor Chaves Hardy Killed In Fall
Charles Baxdy aged 42 a yard conductor of New Haven was killed last night when he fell beneath a train near Fort Point Channel while attempting to board. He lived at 1 Lincoln Park and leaves a wife and four children.
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Charlies Baxdy
Tes
New Haven
Fort Point Channel
Lincoln Park
Leaves & Wih
Revenue bill drive marks tariff debate in Washington
Washington reports quote a Republican leader insisting the Thursday bill is a pure revenue measure with no tariff revision. The House committee trimmed rates on farm products to 16 percent, retained sugar exemptions, and restored carpet wools to McKinley levels as discussions aligned geographically. Bond measures gain White House backing, Carlisle approves 3 percent bonds, with House fate seen favorable though Senate uncertain. Morgan Belmont consortium named in bond syndicate.
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William Lawrence
Ohio
National Wool Growers’ Association
Fom Eastern
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Committee On Rules
Secettary Carlisle
Senate
Treasury
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Secretary of the Treasury
Carlisle
Dingley
Ways and Means
New York
Evening Sun
J. P. Morgan & Co
August Belmont & Co
Sveyer & Co
Bleichroder & Co
Berlin
Barke May Again Take Charge of the Ferries
East Boston council politics heat up as nominations shift with Councilman Conry backed for presidency. Ex Senator Leary ponders city messenger post amid Peters opposition. Mayor-elect Quincy prepares his inaugural and potential ferry department changes loom, with Carter denied return and Burke rumored to regain ferry chief post.
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Conry
East
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Common Council
Miller
Leary
City Messenger
Colonel Peters
Peters
Philadelphia
Lee
Cornel Peters
Barry
Quincy
Professor Mullen
Streets Carter
Carter
Ferries
William J. Burke
Kellough
Messenger Law
Coke workers gain record wage rise in Connellsville region
In Pittsburg on December 24 1919 coke companies across the Connellsville area plan a 10 to 15 percent wage advance for all labor grades. The move will affect 15000 to 18000 workers and is expected to push coke prices higher.
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Pittsburg
Penn
Connellsville
Thanks of a winner to the Post Cooking Editor
Mrs Mayo of Ludlow Vermont thanks the Post Cooking Editor for the prompt generous management of a prize check. She notes farmers in Vermont follow national news and expresses gratitude for coverage of events beyond the hills. Dated December 21.
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the Post
Vermont
Russian Press Hosts Hostility to England in Crisis
From Moscow a flurry of articles express fervent support for the United States and open hostility to Great Britain as Anglo American tensions rise. Meanwhile a local notice reports the Bissell Sweeper Company moving its Mechanics' Fair exhibit to American Wringer Co. branch store, with a Christmas themed display including the Childs sweep.
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Moscow
United States
Great Britain
Bissell T Sweeper Company
American Wringer Co
Colby Wringer Co
Call
Heavy Rains swell rivers in Missouri and Kansas
Rain began last evening and has continued, swelling Osage and Moyamac rivers beyond 1882 levels. Floods threaten bottom lands, fences, haystacks, and crops. Reports of drownings, washed away rail ties, and missing families accompany rising waters across Osage Valley and Vernon county.
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Missouri
Jefferson
Osage
Moyamac
Tuscumbia
Coffeyville
Ken
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