Arbitrate with England and Germany meets mixed approval
Washington dispatch reports President Castro’s proposal to arbitrate with England and Germany is accepted in good faith by some officials but disapproved by the state department. Venezuela’s executive gains credibility after German destruction of part of its navy, while US responsibility remains debated and Admiral Sumner may be sent if needed. The note references Admiral Coghlan and Dewey in relation to German actions. Dunlap Hats advertised as sole agents with other popular lines.
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Washington
Castro
England
Germany
Venezuela
State Department
United States
Bowen
Venesuela
Sumner
Coghlan
South American
Hoch der Kaiser
Dewey
Dietrich
Manila
Venezuela Crisis Sees No Landing By German English Forces
Berlin reports persistent denial of any landing by German or English warships on Venezuelan soil and a emphasis on blockade only. London says arbitration possible if Castro pays thirty thousand pounds and customs are controlled during talks. Washington notes Venezuela's legation in Port of Spain closed, signaling severed ties with Britain. Rome notes Italian creditors pressing Venezuela to join allies in securing debts.
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Berlin
Venezuels Land
Foreign Office
England
Germany
United States
Venezuelan Port War Readiness Increases Amid Cross Atlantic Ships
In La Guayra Venezuela on December 12 the situation worsened as British cruiser Charwodhis and German cruisers Vineta and Stosch arrived, taking battle lines. Ammunition and dynamite are moved toward Caracas, forts evacuate powder, and rumors say government troops may abandon the town to fortify routes to Caracas.
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Caracas
Lavigia
San Carlos
Insane Man Fires at Stranger in Boston Shooting
The unknown assailant told the victim he would kill someone and fired, seriously wounding Thomas Taylor before dying by suicide. The incident prompts reflections on the era’s family physicians and doctorly advice, as errors in medical practice and advertising seek readers in the Lander office listings.
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Strannger
Boston
Mass
Thomas Taylor
Ship Owner John Peterson Faces Social Scandal in San Francisco
Wealthy Pacific coast ship owner John Peterson, recently married Misa Mayme Fisetti of Virginia City, is under scrutiny after leaving for Norway with another woman. Peterson now claims the previous partner was his sister, revealed to be his wife for convenience, prompting sharp society speculation in San Francisco.
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San Francisco
John Peterson
Pacific Coast
Misa Mayme Fisetti
Virginia City
Peterson
Santa Clara Valley
Norway
Indy
Moffatt says Salt Lake Denver line funds secured
Denver December 12 Mr D H Moffatt reports all funds for the Salt Lake and Denver short line have been subscribed and contracts will be let immediately He says Northern Transcontinental Railway attempted to block the project but it is now assured and work will begin at once
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Denver
D. H. Moffatt
Salt Lake
Wall Street Appeals to Shaw Over Cash Shortage
Washington December 13 Wall Street has appealed to Secretary Shaw for relief from the money shortage. Shaw says he will do nothing more and blames banks and speculative elements for the tightness, insisting the treasurer has no interest in helping them out of a hole. He asserts that legitimate commerce demands are met and the money supply is sufficient.
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Washington
Wallstreet
Shaw
Trains Collide Killing Two in Midnight Crash
In a midnight collision of Northern Pacific freight trains at Gridley two men James Hanson and William Fries were killed. Disregard of orders caused the wreck. Conductor Daleyrimple, once a national baseball idol, oversaw one smashed train.
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St. Paul
Northern Pacific
Gridley
James Hanson
William Fries
Daleyrimple
Many Robberies Annoy Denver
Denver residents report a wave of porch climbing robberies across the city. Prominent targets include Treasurer Oillaly of the Rio Grande and Rev. Dr. Coyle of Central church. Drugstore operator Scholetz lost jewelry and about $25 in cash as thieves strike during daylight or early evening.
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Denver
Oillaly
Rio Grande
Coyle
Central Church
Scholetz
LOCKED IN BABIES DIE IN TENEMENT FIRE
New York dispatch reports three children of Louis Smith and his wife aged 2, 4, and 7 died when the mother, now insane, locked them in a flat and smoke suffocated them during her absence. Kansas suffers coal famine with Kiowa and Pratt counties nearly coalless amid cold.
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New York
Louis Smith
Topeka
Kans
Kansas
Kiowa
Pratt
Engineer's Nerve Delivers Carried Train to Safe Stop
Engineer Jack Robinson survived a near catastrophe on train No. 102 in Rawlings Wyt on December 13 when the main rod broke at Red Desert hill. At speed 40 to 50 mph the damage wrecked the engine cab but he steadied the train by applying air brakes and brought the loaded passenger train to a halt.
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Rawlings
Wyt
Jack Robinson
Red Desert
Denver Trip and Local Moves Mentioned in Society Notes
A list of residents and visitors includes A. D. Kelley in Denver, Tule Schmitt in Denver on business, Miss Irene Sullivan visiting Denver, John Cobl returning to Boston from a city visit, Catherine Dougal of Bordeaux visiting Mr. and Dan Swan, Mrs. Boyd Kirk returning to Rawlins after visits with local residents, Gussie Buechner traveling to Laramie for a football game, Miss Beastie Peed heading to Kentucky with her brother Alfred to Kansas City, and I. C. Whipple recovering at home from pleurisy with no change in condition.
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Irene Sullivan
Denver
John. C. Cobl
Bosler
Catherine Dougal
Bordeaux
Dan Swan
Boyd iKrk
Hope Fo Rawlins
H. Haas
G. H. Evans
Lora Rogers
Gussie Buechner
Laramie
New Winter Neckwear and Home Fixtures Debut
A Need a Tie highlights latest winter neckwear offerings. W. F. Daiber & Bro features new electric gas and combination fixtures this week from the Wyoming Electrical Co with house wiring door bells gas mantles burners cleric lamps and related items.
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W. F. Daiber & Bro
Ate
Wyomual Electrical CO
Holiday Bargain Center Gift Goods Catalog
Bargain Center advertises handkerchiefs silk initials lace embroidered linen and hemstitched styles for women with prices from 100 to 4.50. Silk shawls gloves certificates and decorative items including hats veils umbrellas and fur novelties are offered with a showcase of gifts for men and women.
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S.s
Toys Santa Claus Headquarters Retail Drafted
A shopper describes a toy display with a child exclaiming wonder as imported goods are sold at wholesale prices. The note mentions buying direct from importers and retailing at Wholewale prices.
Store Hours Expanded Evening Openings Begin Saturday
The notice announces December 14 as the start date with extended store hours into the evening. It specifies December events and mentions festive season shopping in the local area.
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Ynth
Christ
Heartless Markle Operators Hear Harsh Miners Testimony
At Scranton arbitration hearings miners recount evictions by the Markle company. Henry Coll described family hardship and injuries, a harsh rent deduction, and a $60 poststrike payout. J B Gallagher testified brutal mine air conditions and store overcharges, with miners boycotting after Markle vetoes.
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Arbitration Commission
Scranton
Andrew Hannik
Markles
Henry Coll
Markle
Markle Company
Dlo
Hazleton
Hazelton
Wrecking Crew Repairing Engine 1685 Track Incident
Wrecking crew to Place engine 1685 on the track after a mislaid switch caused a collision near Green River. Conductor Wyman reported the cabooze smashed as the train was struck by another engine while reconstruction of the Rawlins Lander telegraph line progresses under Superintendent Goanell.
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Rawls
Wyo
Wyman
Peru
Green River
Nith
Goanell Ie
Rawlint- Lander
At a great bargain upright Jane Inquire street sale
An upright notice offers property at 423 West Twenty flat street with terms to suit the purchaser.
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Jane
Selection at Buechner & Bon Jewelry House
Make your selections early. A wide variety of holiday goods in all departments will be shown at the old established jewelry house of Buechner & Bon located at 1611 Ferguson Street.
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Buechner & Bon
Ferguson Street
Wyomingite Hangs for Wife Murder in Italy
Carlo Tolongo an Italian ranchman formerly in Weston county was hanged in Italy for the murder of his wife. After inviting her to join him he found she lived with another man and he shot her. He was tried and hanged recently.
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Carlo Tolongo
Weston County
Italy
Case Dismissed Over Land Board Lease Dispute at Laramie
The district court in Laramie has dismissed the case Fillmore versus the State Land Board after months of proceedings. The action challenged the board’s lease of a tract previously leased to Fillmore and later assigned to Join Reed. The plaintiff paid court costs. the dispute centered on the legality of the land lease.
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BT. Fillmore
The
State Land Board
District Court
Laramie
Reed
Fillmore
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Uncle Sam
F. Daiber & Bro
WAL Port Z
Opera House
Cheyenne
Murchison Jewelry Company
Ohenstein Brothers
Body Street
Iene
Riner & Schnitger
Homestead
Goal Insurance
Michelmas
London
St. James Ganette
Alvin Smith
Port of Spain
Great Britain
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East Africa
Japan
Lloyd Griscoll
Persia
Richmond Pearson
Theran
North Carolina
Roosevelt
Francia
Carter
Board of
National Fair Directors
West
Seventeenth St
A. D. Kelley
Tule Schmitt
Husness
I. C. Whipple
Holiday Bargain Center
Apa
Mamma
al Guardatoed
Santa‘ Claus’ Headquarters
J. B. Gallagher
United Mine Workers of America
Fazieton
Gallagher
John Markle
Gray
Rawlins
Gale
M. Marks
Wyoming Dental Co
Kent Block
West 17Th St
W. U. Telegraph Offices
C.L. Bulkley
Eddy St
Opp
Dyer
California
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Golden Rule Store
Nomy Basement Sa
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