Loss of life on Los Roques island reported
Report from Caracas states 112 men and 5 women reportedly died of starvation on Los Roques amid Allied blockade measures. Dutch cruiser De Ruyter arrived at La Guaira with limited provisions after the bioclude, and the inhabitants are to be evacuated to Curacao aboard a schooner.
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Island of
Los Roques
Caracas
Panther
Maracaibo
Venezuela
Mirands
de Ruyer
la Guayra
Guayra
Scheder Reports Shelling of Fort San Carlos
Berlin reports Commodore Scheder, commander of the German fleet in Venezu elan waters, detailing the January 21 bombardment of Fort San Carlos at Maracaibo after an earlier attack on the Panther. He says navigation difficulties halted the Panther's action and the fort was destroyed by the Vineta on the 21st.
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Berlin
Scheder
Fort San Carlos
Maracaibo
Maracaibo Bar
German Warships Attack Caracas Forts and Legation
The incident follows the German charge’s departure from Caracas after a ultimatum and the assault on the legation. The Panther’s repulse by Venezuelan forts and resulting casualties are noted as motives not excuses for continued hostilities. Bowen aims for peace despite naval parade and delays in Washington negotiations.
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Washington
Caracas
Legation
Vineta
Bowen
Germany
San Carlos
Venezuelan gunboat Restaurador arrives in La Guayra under British protection
The Restaurador, a former Venezuelan gunboat now held by Germany, reached La Guayra from Puerto Cabello. The crowd reacted with indignation as rifle fire rang out and the vessel shifted to an outer position under British cruiser Tribuna’s protection after arming.
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la Guayra
Puerto Cabello
Tribuna
Fort San Carlos Held as Bombardment Persists
In Maracaibo government forces held Fort San Carlos at 2 PM as German warships continued shelling. The Panther gunboat was the only vessel to reach the inner harbor while comms with the fort remained difficult and unrest surged in the city. In Omaha a Union Pacific train collided with an extra freight at Gothenburg. fireman Owens was killed and several others injured as both trains wrecked.
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Maracaibo
Omaha
Neb
Union Pacific
Gothenburg
Owens
English Excited Not Pleased With Cuban Reciprocity Measure
English reactions show excitement from some quarters while displeased at the Cuban reciprocity measure. Officials say the policy aims to expand trade and tourism but critics warn of potential risks to national interests.
Britain weighs Cuban reciprocity pact risk to commerce
London reports a Cuban United States reciprocity treaty could worsen long standing U S British tensions. A cabinet meeting was summoned as the United Kingdom chamber of commerce delegation urged action, arguing sugar bounty abolition gains might be sacrificed if the pact takes effect.
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London
Cuba
United States
Great Britain
Chamber of Commerce of the
United Kingdom
Landsdowne
British objections stall Cuban treaty talks
Lord Lansdowne stressed the gravity of the situation as Ambassador Herbert argued the treaty discriminates against British possessions. Secretary Hay said the United States acts within its rights and will not modify the Cuban agreement. A secret clause allegedly blocking further reciprocity was floated, with Britain warned it could retaliate with higher grain duties. The cabinet planned to study any further moves.
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Ative
Lansdowne
Herbert
Thesendies
Hay
United States
British West Indies
Lord Lansdowne
Great Britain
Blockade Raising Opposed by Britain Germany and Italy
London reports that Great Britain, Germany and Italy oppose Bowen's plan to raise the Venezuela blockade. Coercive measures must continue until proper guarantees are given to secure a diplomatic settlement in Washington. In Washington, Bowen engages with Venezuela as England shows amiability while Germany has yet to respond.
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Germany
Italy
London
Associated Press
Washington
England
Venezuela
Bowen
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