Venezuelans Claim Germany Won't Invade Soon
Washington reports suggest Germany may blockade Venezuelan ports to starve Caracas into submission while denying any plan for a German coaling station. Venezuela relies on foreign capital and interior guerrilla resistance, with US ships nearby noted as nonaligned with Germany’s aims but seen as significant. The piece cites Castro readiness and hopes for a last minute clash avoidance amid foreign shipping interests.
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Washington
Venezuela
Germany
la Guayara
Maraicabo
United States
Castro
Maracaibo
France
England
Berlin
Caracas
Desperate battle leaves four hundred dead in Colombia conflict
News from Colon reports General Marin attacked Honda on the Magdalen River on December 19 with 1200 troops. The 630 man garrison held from 6 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. the battle began near the city and ended near Caracol. The government army won with 400 killed. Street demonstrations in Buenos Ayres on December 28 were quelled by police amid rumors of a revolution with no foundation.
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Marin
Honda
Magdalenax
Caracoll
Omiy
Buenos Ayres
Roenna
Avro
Fore of policemen block further manifesta tions
A crowd is faced by a line of police officers who will prevent additional demonstrations. The scene depicts police containment and orderly separation between protesters and authorities. No injuries are reported in the fragment.
Wealthy New Yorker William Cochran Dies in New York
William F. Cochran a director in several southern railroads and the Western Union Telegraph Company died in New York City on Friday. His fortune is estimated at 1,000,000 dollars and his gifts to institutions and church endowments total over 1,000,000 dollars.
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New York
Iam F. Cochran
Southern
Western Union Telegraph Company
Career of Capt Leary and Guam Governor Role
Captain Leary died in Boston after a storied career at sea. He earned admiration for nerve facing two German warships in Apai Samoa and for directing the Little Adams to deter interference. He later became the island s first naval governor of Guam, imposing rules on labor and poultry as a kinglike ruler. He served from Maryland, joined the Navy in 1860, and commanded the San Francisco during the Spanish American War.
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Guam
Washington
Leary
Boston
Apai
Samoa
Kimberly
Adams
Maryland
Naval Service
San Francisco
Three Men Shot by Bederick in Passaic Street Attack
In Passaic New Jersey Steve Bederick opened fire on three men after a confrontation. He shot John Stondt and wounded Anton Stull in the thigh and Lavelle in the arm as he tried to flee. A local peace office and citizens intervened preventing a lynching and overpowered him after a chase.
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New York
Steve Bederick
Passiac
N. J
Bederick
John Stondt
Anton Stull
Lavelle
Embezzlement Charge Against Stock Yards Bank Clerk
Theodore Duddleston Jr formerly assistant bookkeeper at the Stock Yards bank in East St Louis has been arrested on an embezzlement warrant sworn by Charles L Jones manager of the National Stock Yards. The amount cited is 11054.38. Duddleston resigned and reported the shortage on November 27.
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St. Louis
Theodore Duddleston, Jr
The
Stock Yards Bank of
East St. Louis
Ill
Charles L. Jones
National Stock Yards
Duddleston
Stock Yards Bank
Prominent Ardmore Democrat Wolkerton laid to rest
A J Wolverton, a leading Democratic politician and one of the principals in the Marcum Wolverton fight for the party’s national committeeman from the Indian Territory, was buried here Friday afternoon. He served as president of the City National Bank of Ardmore and had interests in several local enterprises.
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Ardmore
I. T
A. J. Wolkerton
Marcum-Wolverton
Indian Territory
City National Bank
Death of Frank Ball in Fort Worth Texas
Frank M Ball died at his family residence in Fort Worth on December 28 from apoplexy. He was 43, a bachelor, and the son of Mr and Mrs George Ball. His father belonged to the banking firm Ball Hutchings Co of Galveston.
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Frank Ball
Fort Worth
Tex
Frank M. Ball
George Ball
Ball, Hutchings & Co
Galveston
Boer Delegate to America to Visit Roosevelt
Amsterdam December 28. Following talks between a clergyman Sr Broekhuysen and Boer leaders it was decided to send QC M Wessels to the United States in January bearing a letter from Mr Kruger to President Roosevelt.
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Amsterdam
Broekhuysen
M. Wessels
United States
Kruger
Roosevelt
Girl Baby Burned in Texas Shriner Case Dec 28
A report from Texa s details a girl baby involved in a fatal burn incident connected to a Shriner event. Authorities investigated the scene and noted the child’s injuries, with cautious statements about the outcome and ongoing inquiries. Local residents expressed concern as officials released limited information while pursuing leads and potential witnesses.
Daughter of WV G Helmers Burned Saving Child
A year-old WV family member suffered severe burns when a firecracker ignited her dress. Her mother also sustained serious burns on her hands while attempting to rescue the child.
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Wv. G. Helmers
Grain Elevator Destroyed in Chicago Fire
A. F. Mueller’s grain elevator burned in Chicago on December 28, causing $260,000 in machinery and grain loss. Nearby residents were driven from cottages by the flames as the fire spread.
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Chicago
A. F. Mueller
Smallpox Case Reported On Frisco Train in Paris
A Choctaw Indian from near Goodland Indian Territory rode the Frisco into Paris Texas Friday morning with a fully developed case of smallpox. He was taken in charge by local authorities for isolation and inspection.
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Paris
Tex
Goodland
I. T
Frisco
Infant Dies After Drinking Carbolic Acid in Schulenburg
Schulenburg Texas December 28 The 18 month old son of William Cornelson accidentally drank carbolic acid from a bottle left on the washstand and died. The tragedy underscores household chemical dangers in the city.
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Schulenburg
Tex
William Cornelson
Rex Dyspepsia Tablets Ad From Bryan TX
An advertising notice urges relief for dyspepsia with Rex Dyspepsia Tablets. Druggists authorize refunds if cure fails, price 50 cents per package. Signed by M. H. James, leading druggist in Bryan, Texas.
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M. H. James
Bryan
Texas
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