Fort Wayne Journal and Fort Wayne Gazette News Briefs
New York votes $250000 to aid the poor. Chicago ethical shopping talk warns against last minute rushes. Cincinnati gambling dens exposed with nightly take around $16000 to $50000. civic action urged. New naval site report favors southern Lake Michigan with $450000 for site and training station provisions. Financials show year-end balances and comparative figures.
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Congressional Naval Board
Graat Lakes
Michigan Gily
Lake Michigan
Millwauket
Muskegon
Tis
Congress
Ohio excise tax on corporations discussed in auditor report
Auditor Guilbert presents figures on the Ohio Olde excise tax law showing corporate gross earnings of 143,209,792 and tax payment of 4,432,007.02 under the Cole law now rising to one percent. The note highlights the tax’s reach and its impact on quasi public corporations and property sources.
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Stati
Guilbert
Ohio
Indiana
Tas Ile
Indiana Senator and Lieutenant Governor Weigh Senate Seat Plot
The article details a GOP plan to unseat Senator James M. Singer of Versailles, with Lieutenant-Governor Gilbert backing the scheme. It suggests Gilbert aims for governor in 1904 and seeks southern support by placing allies on the elections committee to seat Guthrie, shaping the party's Senate majority.
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Senate
James M. Singer
Versailles
Gilbert
Singer
Gilsert
Jena
Committee On Elections
Hamé
Binger
Guthrie
Seb
Guthria
Gilberk
United States
Christmas Tree Shopping Tips From Patterson's
Readers are urged to consider Patterson's for affordable holiday clothing and gifts. The notice references economy as wealth and promotes Patterson's prices as gratifying to the economical shopper. A string of unclear lines mentions local merchants and sales events over Thursday to Saturday.
Monroe Doctrine Debate Shapes Senate Bounds on Venezuela
The Senate debated the Monroe Doctrine amid tensions over Venezuela. Senators Lodge Bacon Hoar Stewart and others discussed Britain's alleged aims, naval strength, and European jealousy after U.S. territorial expansions. A formal question was not placed before the chamber as the discussion concluded.
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Americas
Cullum
Sevator Lodge
Lord Lansdowne
Lay
Great Britain
Bacon
Georgia
Committee On Foreign Affairs
ADV
Hoar
United States
Stewart
Venezuela
Italian Minister Expelled From Caracas Over Venezuelan Claims
Caracas dispatch reports Italy orders Minister De Riva to leave Caracas, set to sail on Giovanni Panzan from La Guayra. Rome demands $42,000 to satisfy Venezuelan claims from prior revocations, with ultimatum framed stronger than Britain and Germany. Italy ominously pledges future demonstrations against Venezuela and shifts interests to the United States. Bowen, U S minister, to handle protections as Washington and Paris remain non-accusing powers.
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Caracas
W Vercanela
Signor de Riva
Rome
Giovanni Pansan
la Guayra
Sigter de Rita
Venezuela
Stadewand
Toome
Agic
Milan
Aioe
Italy
Great Britain
Germany
Venez
Dialy
Veneguake
United States
Bowen
Associated Pro
Staes
France
South American replies on Venezuela crisis show mixed action
Reports from Lima, La Paz, Salvador, Buenos Aires, Santiago, Rio de Janeiro and Panama reveal varied stances toward Venezuela’s crisis. Peru and Bolivia favor unified South American action. Argentina denies intervention plans. Chile urges arbitration. Brazil stays indifferent while Panama shows pro Venezuela sympathy hoping U S restraint.
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York
Repub
Lima
Pern
Lee
Peru
Venezuela
University of Cararas
LA Paz
Bolivia
South America
San Salvador
Salvador
Salvisor
Guayquil
Ensider
Mcnadorians
Germany
Great Britain
Garther
United States
Buenos Ayres
Argentina
Santiago
Chile
Rig Janeiro
Castro
Panama
Colombia
Europe
Anti English Sentiment in Berlin Reports
Berlin December 1 reports in papers claim British public opinion opposes a Germany Britain partnership over the Venezuela coercion. Observers think Germany should act alone and warn the German government to reconsider future cooperation with Great Britain.
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Berlin
BRLIN
Germany
Veneziela
Great Britain
No Settlement In Sight In Venezuelan Crisis
London reports from the foreign Office indicate no near settlement in the Venezuelan dispute. Britain weighs arbitration as a possible path, but Venezuela’s offer is described as vague. President Castro expresses willingness to arbitrate yet provides no guarantee for British subjects’ rights during the process.
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London
Foreign Office
Great Britain
Venezuela
Castro
Venezuéla
Italy's Position in Venezuela Dispute Outlined
In Rome the foreign minister answered an interpellation on Italy's stance toward Venezuela. He reviewed causes of Anglo German action and said Italy seeks damages for Italian citizens harmed by the April insurrection. The Caracas envoy had offered a minimal claims list of 4,810,256 Bolivars amid a tense chamber. United States Ambassador Meyer sat among diplomats as Signor Prinetti spoke.
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Chamber of Deputies
Prinett
Ttaly
Venezula
Tullan
Caracas
Signor Princlti
United States
Meyer
Bombardment News From Puerto Cabello and Nearby Vessels
Reports from Puerto Cabello indicate British cruiser Charghlis and the Vineta were struck during bombardment on the coast. An officer aboard the Vineta was mortally wounded as shore batteries fired on the Vineta, which then departed to Willemstad, Caracas, with its flag flying, amid German interests being pursued.
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Porrto Cabrel
Lyra
Willemstad Caricoa
Hae Anast
Ics
Arbitration unlikely over Venezuela dispute prompts US stance
The foreign office doubts Washington will guarantee Venezuela pledges now or during arbitral proceedings. A US guarantee could push arbitration forward, while reliance on mere government statements risks stalling. Cologne dispatch notes Germany may not consider arbitration at this stage. observers cite an unsettled and uncomfortable situation amid European actions. Christmas gift boxes of welpase cigars are selling fast.
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Londe Ter
Foreign Office
Washington
United States
Venezuela
Murder Confession Ties to Retford Township Woman Case
In Battle Creek on December 16 John Barklinger, also known as Wigler, confessed to killing Mrs. Robert Garrissim whose body was found in her Retford Township home yesterday. He denies assaulting the woman and led investigators to the location where he disposed of a gold watch, the only piece of property he obtained after shooting Mrs. son.
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St. Louis
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New York City
Minnie Rosenthal
Chicago
T. L. Sturgena
Erie
Julia Hanna
Indiana Blis
Tallege
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Dallas
Yex
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Los Angeles
Gal.ia
Clara
Hull
Oxford
George Coleman
Hilkhart
Ind
Alma Niedhammer
Hazel Pearse
Knights of Columbus
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Tucson
Ariz
King
Bilderback
William Fielder
Tampa
Fla
Mise Hilderback
2Hugh ‘Pulledon
Charles McCulloch
Pullerton
E. F.liebman
Bertha
William H. Golter
Delta Sigma Nu Fraternity
CoMmbhus Hall
Jen
Gamma Delta. Tau
Ned Hodgman
Coldwater
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Hodgman
Christma Maas
Battle Creek
John Barklinger
Wigler
Robert Garrisim
Retford Township
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