Steamers sought as nations prep for Venezuela conflict
In New York reports claim war between the United States of Colombia and Venezuela is imminent. Agents in the U S seek warships and merchant vessels for auxiliary cruiser or transport roles. The Catania, a former army transport, is eyed for use, ownership linked to Tweedy Trading. Rumors say Castro funds reach 1 million, with Colombia backing via Senor Lamadriz. A revolutionary expedition heads to Martinique to join Matos, with La Fayette due Dec 22 and a war material ship expected shortly.
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United States of Colombia
Republic of Venezuela
United States
Diego de Castro
Barranquilla
Colombia
Catania
United States Army
Spain
Venezuela
Tweedy Trading Company
Boston
Staten Island
Fiftysixth Street
Brooklyn
Boweyng & Co
Senor Lamadr
Martinique
Castro
Port of Spain
Trinidad
Senores Esequiel Rojas
Nicolas Rolao
General Matos
la Fayette
Donor of $100,000 Endows Chinese Chair at Columbia
General Horace W. Carpenter, longtime California merchant and former Bank of California president, is reported as the donor of a $100,000 gift to Columbia University for a chair in Chinese language and literature. The gift was announced by President Seth Low at June commencement, though the giver requested secrecy.
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New York
Horace W. Carpenter
Pacific Coast
Bank of California
Columbia University
Seth Low
Public backs Kitchener as South Africa commander
London reports broad public approval of Lord Kitchener’s leadership in South Africa. Once criticized, he is now hailed as the organizer of victory for unflagging energy, collecting raw material and reinforcements from across the empire into a fighting machine.
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London
South Africa
Lord Kitchener
Kitchener
British Empire
Leyds Denounces Rosebery Speech on Boer Peace Envoys
Brussels reports Dr. Leyds condemns Lord Rosebery for alleging a peace emissary was flogged and murdered. He insists every authorized peace envoy treated well. Leyds says Morgendaal, flogged and shot, was not a peace envoy but a Boer informer seeking desertion.
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Brussels
Dr. Leyds
Lord Rosebery
Chesterfield
State Prisons chief bans clipper haircuts in New York
Albany December 20 Superintendent Collins issues order prohibiting cutting convicts hair with clippers and directing prisoners be allowed to wear hair long enough to comb and part. He notes recent discipline reforms in state prisons but says they are not a relaxation of discipline.
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Albany
Collins
New York State
Boundary dispute recognition by The Hague note
The Hague reports that Britain fully recognizes that The Netherlands' rights remain unaffected by the Paris arbitration on the boundary dispute between two nations.
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the Hague
Great Britain
Netherlands
Paris
Delimitation Ordered of Dutch Frontier Aimed at Venezuela
The government directs the delimitation of the Dutch frontier amid tensions with Venezuela. Officials say the move establishes new boundary parameters and safeguards regional interests. The action reflects diplomatic posture and regional dispute management.
German iron trade improves in Westphalia districts
London reports that in Cologne and surrounding Westphalia districts the iron trade shows improvement. Altona factories are running full time again with some working overtime and extra shifts, signaling a rebound in German trade.
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London
Cologne
West Phalia
Altona
Desperate Battle Ends in Death at Russellville Ala
In Russellville Alabama on Thursday city marshal Ben Barrett and deputy Hargett killed Henry Williams and wounded Tom Williams as they confronted cattle thief Henry Williams and his brother. Merchant Frank McClurg was fatally wounded. Tom fled after receiving arm and chest wounds while McClurg cried I am a dead man. Henry had been wanted for cattle theft and had hidden in the Indian Territory before returning.
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Ala
Henry Williams
Frank McClurg
Tom Williams
Henry
Ben Barrett
Hargett
Williams Brothers
Indian Territory
McClurg
Tom
Barrett
Williams
the Williams
Arkansas Bank Robbed in Springdale Heist
The Springdale bank was robbed at noon by a single man who forced the assistant cashier to the vault and took about 7000 dollars. A citizen entered during the robbery and was forced to surrender. the thief fled in a buggy toward the mountains, dropping 1000 dollars along the way. Officers pursued but the robber escaped into the hills. In other news, United States Senator Berry of Arkansas was injured in Newburg after slipping on ice, injuring his hip joint.
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Ark
Springdale
Here
Lebanon
United States
Berry
Arkansas
Bentonvile
Newburg
Newbury
Laclede
Government orders Spanish speaking for railway workers
Mexico City reports the government issues a long contemplated order requiring all railway employees in contact with the public to speak Spanish well enough to deal directly with passengers. The rule mainly affects Pullman car staff and aims to prevent accidents caused by language misunderstandings. The order takes effect January 1.
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Mexico City
Outlaw Ian Roper Identified After Ten Years’ Absence
Guthrie Oklahoma December 20 officials with Sheriff Dobbins of Casper Wyoming identified Ian Roper escapee from Arkansas who murdered a sheriff ten years ago as a member of the Bill Cook gang. Roper is wanted in Oklahoma Indian Territory and Kansas.
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Guthrie
O. T
Indian Territory
Dobbins
Casper
Wyo
Ian Roper
Arkansas
Sherif
Bill Cook
Roper
Oklahoma
Kansas
Kanawha Bell Wreck After Lock No 3 Breakup
The Kanawha Bell steamer capsized after going over Paint Creek lock No 3 on its down trip Thursday night. Eight crew members were lost as the vessel sank in the river near Charleston West Virginia.
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Charleston
W. Va
Kanawha Bell
Paint Creek
Harsh Weather Clashes with River Incident and Stock Loss
A boat accident near a lock left the crew rescued despite a furious current and pilot struggles. In Guthrie Oklahoma Territory December 20 a blizzard and extreme cold caused about ten percent cattle losses across both territories, with heavier losses on western Oklahoma ranges. Stockmen brace for a very cold winter as they implement protection measures.
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Guthrie
O. T
Oklahoma
Oklahoma lands cannot be leased for townsite use
Attorney General Strange issued an opinion holding that Oklahoma school lands may not be leased for townsite purposes. The ruling affects Mountain, located entirely on school lands, Luther, and other towns partially on such lands, restricting their townsite leases.
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Guthrie
O. T
Strange
Oklahoma
Mountain
Luther
Rex Dyspepsia Tablets Ad from Bryan Texas
An advertisement urges relief for dyspepsia indigestion sour stomach heartburn with Rex Dyspepsia Tablets. Druggists are authorized to refund money if the product fails to cure. Price is 50 cents per package. M H James, leading druggist, Bryan, Texas.
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M. H. James
Bryan
Texas
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