Venezuelan Crisis Airs Refugees and Arbitration Talks
Foreign residents in Puerto Cabello seek refuge aboard the German cruiser Vineta and the British corvette Ariadne as tensions with Germany and Britain rise. Notes from Washington and London describe U S mediation efforts, hopes for arbitration, and uncertain prospects for settlement amid a Venezuela blockade dispute.
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Venezuela
London
Daily Mail
Willemstadt
Guineoa
Puerto Cabello
Vineta
Consolidated Lake Superior Still Dropping on Stock Decline
Philadelphia reports three key developments in the Consolidated Lake Superior Still Dropping situation. Directors accepted the resignation of President F. S. Lewis, leaving a successor unnamed. The company deferred the last quarterly dividend of 1 percent payable Dec 15 and indicated funds amounting to 1 000 000 will be placed in treasury next Monday. Market shows preferred stock down to 12 1 2, and common stock at 8.
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Philadelphia
Consolidated Lake Suprior Company
Stock Exchange
Com
Tewis
Acvoei
Hoaed
Tuin
Weoney
Ron Solld
Lansdowne Talks at London Banquet Speech
Foreign Secretary Lansdowne speaks at a London banquet outlining Britain’s stance on Venezuela. He rejects inveterate antipathy claims, urges Venezuela to honor debts and diplomatic courtesy, and notes German and British warships operating together in Venezuelan waters to enforce just domains.
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Lontion
Tier
Lansdowne
London
United Club
Venezuela
Republic
Lord Gansdowne
Oil Advances Across Regions Amid Mixed Markets
In Lima on December 12 oil prices rose in western and Lina fields by 2 cents and 3 cents in the east, with quotes including Tiona 1.66, Pennsylvania 1.51, Somerset 0.98, Ragland 0.53, Corning 1.44, Newington 2.44, Indiana 1.07, and Sault Lima 1.07. Indiana reports a surge as Otis Haye’s advance fuels activity across the oil belt, with crate oils up 4 cents and top prices down from last year.
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Sault Lima
Indiana
Indianapolis
Tio
Otis Haye
Diana
Fort Wayne Traction Sold to Philadelphia Syndicate
The Fort Wayne Traction Company transfers its rights to a Philadelphia Indianapolis Lafayette and Fort Wayne money group. A $1,850,000 check was given to Cleveland bankers, with plans to expand interurban lines from Fort Wayne to Dayton and beyond. New owners promise rapid extensions and a central power house at Fort Wayne linking to Lima and other cities.
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Fort Wayne Traction Company
Cleveland
Philadelphia
Indianapolis
Lafayette
Fort Wayne
Nrafferty
Pipers
George DP
MuCulloch
Me. McCulloch
James Murdiock
Wayne
Nif
Middle West
Mary Dock
Paul
Senator Memning
McQuiloch
J. Levering Jones
Drexel
Bin
Port Wayne
McCulloch Returns From Cleveland Over Fort Wayne Deal
George F. McCulloch, president of Union Traction, arrived in Indianapolis at 2:30 AM from Cleveland. The Fort Wayne property sale, valued near 1.6 million, was met by McCulloch, the Murdock group, and associates. A conference to finalize transfer was expected soon, likely in the near future.
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Indianapolis
George F. McCulloch
Union Traction Company
Cleveland
Fort Wayne
McCulloch
Murdock
Oil price surge boosts field activity and refineries
The fuel market keeps climbing as oil prices rise beyond earlier expectations. Producers rush to expand with rigs placed in all directions while refined oils advance 1.4 cents, marking a season long price rise and heightened demand across Indiana fields.
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Indiana
Staniach Oi Company
Partridge Resigns as New York Commissioner of Police
John N. Partridge resigns as New York Police Commissioner effective January 1. In a mayoral letter he cites ongoing health recovery needs after a fortnight under a physician’s care and notes the demanding duties of the office hinder restoration.
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New York
John N. Partridge
Polo Scores Dated Dec Night In Indianapolis And Anderson
Indianapo lis polo team defeated Richmond 17 to 4 in a December match. Anderson polo saw a 4 to 3 win led by With Moucie striking tonight.
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Indianapolis
Indianjahotts
Richmond
Anderson
Ind
Moucie
Purchase of Fort Wayne Traction Company Confirmed
Indianapolis dispatch reports that in Cleveland the Union Traction Company led by McCulloch completed the purchase of the Fort Wayne street railway system. McCulloch met with stockholders and officers, refusing to disclose price or value, and prepared to depart for Indianapolis after securing terms. The Cleveland syndicate’s exact figures remained undisclosed as negotiations concluded late evening.
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Indianapolis
Isvererhan
Dayton
Columbus
Charles Murdock
Lafayette
Harry B. Smith
Hartford City
Richmond Street and Interurban Railway Company
Richmond
Cambridge City
Indianapolis & Hastern
Murdock
James Murdock
McCulloch Syndicate
Fort Wayne
Lima
Murdocks
Stephen B. Wemize
A. C. Paw
van Werl
Delphos
Fort Wayne Traction Company
Cleveland
the Sentinel
George F. McCulloch
Port Wayne
Union Traction Company
Ma. McCullo
McCuoch
Cleveland Syndicate
McCulloch
Pt. McCluigh
G. A. Garretean
New Toledo Street Railway Company Formed in Toledo
The Maumee Valley Railway and Light company organized today with capital of $1,000,000 to absorb the Toledo and Maumee Valley line and the Toledo Waterville and Southern railway.
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NEW Toledo Street Railway Company
Toledo. C
Maumee Valley Railway and Light
Siv
Toledo & Maumee Valley Railroad
Toledo, Waterville & Southern Railway
Nickel Plate Shops May Relocate From Stony Island to Fort Wayne
The Nickel Plate shops near Stony Island face relocation amid city railway tensions. Officials hint Fort Wayne or another nearby town could host the move, with streets and tracks to be crossed. Knox County prospects surface, while local citizens weigh impacts and future jobs.
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Stony Island
Fort Wayne
Cheroni
Jess
Trark
Contestinn
She
Esty
Ipiprave
Ilutl Ik
Thiat Grechantes
Iff
Vaneill Umit
Johson
Blair
Hoefty
Knox
Starke
Glanguw Avenue
Camany
Port Warng
Wold Biptafey
Stony
Glasgow
National Civil Service Reform League Elects Officers
The National Civil Service Reform League elected officers and offered its views at a Philadelphia meeting. Delegates approved a program praising merit systems, reform in federal and local civil service, and extending reforms to rural delivery and consular services, with concerns about New York City administration.
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National Civil Service Reform Leache
Daniel C. Gil
Battie Faeve
Charles Francis Adams
Boston
Joseph H. Cloate
New York
Grover Cleveland
Princeton
Charles W. Fliol
Camallagé
Artnur I. Hailey
New Haven
Henry T. Lea
Philadelphia
Seth Low
Franklin MacVeagh
Chicago
Henry C. Potter
D.D
P. J. Ryan
Harry A. Garfield
Cleveland
Elliott Z. Goodwin
Exelusive Council
Silas Ty. Buct
Wiward Carey
Charles W. Golins
RK. W. Gilder
W. G. Low
George McAneny
Samuel A. Ordway
William Potts
Carl Schura
Kaward M. Shepherd
Clinton Rogers Woodvak
Hen A. Richmond
Britain
L. B. Swift
Dianapolis
Rency van Kleeck
Denver
C. B. Wilby
Cincinnati
Morrill Wiman, Jr
Cambridge
National Civil Service Reform Leagué
National Civil Service Commission
Wash
New York City
Federal
Massachusetts
Important Measures Proposed at Seat of Government
Washington December 12 The House devoted the day to private pension bills with 173 on the calendar. A $1,000,000 appropriation to eradicate foot and mouth disease in New England was set as a special order for next Tuesday, limited to legislative features and reported from appropriations. Mrs Roosevelt hosted a winter social at the White House with cabinet ladies and guests.
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Washington
New
Ebgland
Appropriations Committee
Samtte Committee On Immigration
Inu Srition
Frank Sargoul
Sargon
Morey
Dant
Mexico
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Caracas
Consus
Tetlin
Plan of
Joint Action Aginst Venezuela
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la Guayrs
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He State’ Department
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Veneruela
England
France
von Hollehen
Michael Herbert
Unite States
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Gastroe
Consolidated Lake
Foreign Secretary Lansdowne
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Penu
Logansport
Wabash
South Western
McKinley
Wabash River
Boyd
Dix
Mort Wayne
M. B. Laivy
Boyd Syndicate
Peru
Fort Wayne, Logansport & Lafayette
Fort Wayne & Southwestern Traction Companys
Te Tyr Them
McCulloc
MR. M'Gullogh
Fort Wayns Traction Company
POLO
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Proak’m. Riggins
Philippine Civil Service Commission
Lucy M. Salmon
Vassar College
Imogen B. Gallery
Civil Service Reform Committee
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Tom Day
Canada
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Wilcox
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Honolulu
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