Ultimatum from Bowen Threatens Allied Powers Over Venezuela
The Washington special reports that Bowen warned allies he would unite other creditor nations against the three allied powers if they press for preferential treatment in Venezuela. He indicated a possible formal protest to The Hague and hinted the matter could go to arbitration if unresolved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hells
A& Washington
Mivis- Bowra
Venezuela
Lause
Amberican
Bowen
Washington
Asia
the Hague
Ail
Fight in Philippines Ends with Loyal Constabulary Victory
In Ormas West Luzon province an armed clash left eight ladrones and one constable dead. The constabulary won after a bold charge, and about 150 bandits surrendered the next day. Three American volunteers killed at Bolinac were recovered, and bandit Majange, among the dead, was previously identified as a key organizer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Ormas
West Leste
Mrr.Osborne
Bolinac
Zambeles
Iadrones
Majange
Beer Bottle Case Loses Suit in Fort Dodge Verdict
Mrs. Nellie Williams of Manson loses a $10,000 judgment against Mineral City Park Association after a beer bottle dropped from a band stand struck her during a race meet at the Fort Dodge amphitheater. Jury deliberated five hours amid a hard fought case that claimed a fractured skull and permanent injuries from negligence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manson
Iowa
Fort Dodge
Nellie Williams
Mineral City Park Association
Williams
Park Association
Utah Legislature Proposes Health Day Holiday
A Salt Lake City report notes a bill introducing Health Day as a legal holiday. The first Monday in October would require all residents to clean and disinfect homes, stores, theaters, and public buildings. Local governments must enforce the law with a $50 penalty for noncompliance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Utah
Salt Lake
Largest Steamer Afloat Sets Sail for Maiden Atlantic Voyage
London advices report the Cedric, the White Star Line’s giant seven hundred foot ocean liner, leaving Belfast for Liverpool to ready its maiden New York voyage. The enormous vessel surpasses any existing steamer in size and is expected to attract mail and passenger traffic on its inaugural trip.
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London
Cedric
White’Star Line
Belfast
Liverpool
New York
Venezuelan Crisis Faces 48 Hour Uncertainty and Debt Claims
Washington report notes high uncertainty as officials monitor events over the next forty eight hours. Minister Bowen rejects preferential treatment for allied creditors in Venezuela’s debt settlement, insisting equal treatment. If rejected, the dispute may go to The Hague tribunal, with France ready to defend its Venezuelan interests and seek diplomatic action in London Berlin and Rome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Thoradar
Ware
Bowen
Venezuela
Efaiurt
Hague
France
London
Berlin
Rome
Buried in Ruins at Fort Wayne Explosion Kills Several
Four men died and one fatally injured in a Fort Wayne explosion at the Eckart Packing Company plant. About a half dozen others were seriously burned as natural gas likely accumulated in the cellar. The blast wrecked a 50 by 100 foot two story section, causing $15,000 in losses and a rescue as fumes and ammonia escape followed the fire. A Niagara Falls power plant fire, sparked by a transformer blast, crippled machinery and threatened local distribution, with unknown damage estimates.
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Fort Wayne
Ind
Eckart Packing Company
Niagara Falls
N. W
Niagara Falls Power and Conduit Company
Buffalo
Lockport
Tonawanda
Poison in the Coffee Threatens Kentucky Family
A Louisville dispatch reports a family in Birchwood near Shelbyville faced attempted mass murder after drinking coffee laced with a deadly drug. Mrs Nancy Birch Mrs Laura Feaman her daughter Mrs Birch Cooper her granddaughter two guests Mrs Emma Ware and Miss Frank Canon Owensboro and Rachael Davis a servant are ill. Mrs Birch and Mrs Feaman said to be in dire condition.
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Kentucky
Lonisville
Nancy Birch
Laura Feanlan
Birch Cooper
Emma Ware
Louisville
Frank Canon
Owensboro
Rachael Davis
Birch
Madman Eats Money In Breakfast Food Of Bills At Port Huron
Charles Hemingway a longtime Samia tunnel constable in Port Huron Michigan became violently insane and ate a roll of about $100 in bills calling them good food. The notes were mutilated beyond recognition though some numbers were saved and the government may redeem them. Survivors of the British bark Meronica reported by a Liverpool dispatch after the vessel burned at sea on December 20. A westbound Pacific passenger train collided head on with an engine near Kansas City killing several trainmen is reported in a separate item.
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Port Huron
Mich
Charles Hemingway
Samia
Hemingway
Liverpool
Brunswick
Dartonville Post Office Robbery Averted
In Darton earlier, a postoffice raid failed when thieves blew the safe pry with a charge. Marshal Eric Presberg and W. Marsh led a pursuit toward the depot as a posse formed under Sheriff Olson. Most money and stamps were moved to the bank by postmistress Hatey Warner before the blast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eric Presberg
W. Marsh
Higel
Minneagia
St. Louis
Cer
the Bicht
Hatey Warner
Darton Gitzens
Yobbers
Sheriff Olson
Post Ofice
Tracklayers Clash With Colfax Citizens in Street Work
In Des Moines a clash erupted between interurban track builders and Colfax citizens. Workers began track laying in Colfax despite a franchise through Collars. Citizens tore up tracks at midnight. fire department dispersed workers with water. Jasper County sheriff summoned. road officials prepared legal steps to open the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Jasper County
Detective Richards Fleeing to Old Mexico
Former Deputy U S Marshal Richards, wanted for complicity in a farmer robbery near Hamilton January 3, is believed in Old Mexico. Bondsmen acknowledge his flight from the country. Sheriff Anderson reports Richards bought a ticket in Omaha January 9 for El Paso and went south. He owes the Iowa Sheriff Association 250 and a local estate 500.
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Richards
Old Mexico
Des Moines
Sullivas
Hamilton
Anderson
Audubon County
Omsha
el Paso
Iowa Sheriff Association
Mayor as sleuth uncovers four gambling houses in Sioux City
Sioux City Mayor Caldwell conducted a private sleuthing tour after rumors of ongoing gambling defying orders. He found four houses operating under police noses, ordered immediate action, and pledged further wholesale arrests if gamblers reopen.
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Sioux City
Sieur City
Caldwell
Des Moines Servant Miss Anna Nelson Brutally Attacked
Two unknown men assaulted Miss Anna Nelson, a Des Moines servant, Wednesday night aiming to rob her. They fled after her screams, leaving her in the street and later in an open cellar before she crawled to safety and returned home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Anna Nelson
Dome
Forged Checks and Insanity Claim Mark Des Moines Man
N O Streeter of Des Moines faces insanity commission after arrest on forged checks found in his shoes. He offered no explanations. Trial notes show possible feigned insanity amid suspected forgery profits. Smith manslaughter verdict sent in Albina burglary case. Officer Tom Smith killed Wil Parker during self defense last October. Fairfield College sues seven insurers for 24500 damages from last year’s August fire.
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N. O. Streeter
Des Moines
Insanity Commission
Smith Gality
Albin
Smith
Tom Smith
Tn Albina
Wil Parker
Marber
Farber
Parsons
College of Fairfield
Osteopath Dr B Igentritz Vanishes Leaving Debts Behind
Storm Lake report notes Dr B Igentritz a prominent osteopath departs the city leaving outstanding board bill of 41 dollars and multiple creditor claims. In Mt Pleasant, a handshake incident injures two bones of a local man named Wrank Peterson during an encounter with an old friend.
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B. Igentritz
Mt. Pleasant
Peterson
Mine Operator Shot in MeCalisburg Gunfight
Jaron Billings, a mine operator in Mec Calisburg, and his son were shot by AL TL Lee, a one-armed miner, after a dispute at the Mec Calisburg mine in Stary County. Billings was wounded with a gunshot near the stomach and a leg wound. both him and his son were arrested and jailed in Nevada.
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MeCalisburg
Amer
MeCelisurg
Stary County
Saxe
Jaron Billings
MecCalisburg
AL TL Lee
Wlquarre
Tee
Arpid
Scaliler
Willings
Lee Repeaual
Iir Fareer Trmck
Nevada
Bilfines
Justice Tris Fines John Benson for Wine Room
A Des Moines special reports Justice Tris fined John Benson one hundred dollars and costs for operating a wine room. The judge criticized immorality and temptation, stating no heavier penalty could be inflicted. Benson, with Lew Dotson, was among the first arrested in the city raiding wine rooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tris
John Benson
Dee Moines
Ron
Lapzuage
Diunke W. A. Tris
Lew Dotson
Justice Duncan
Die At Same Hour Mr and Mrs Hall Of West Union
Dubuque dispatch reports Mr Moore Hall a noted engineer and his wife Mrs Hall died within minutes of each other at their home three miles east of West Union. Telegrams announced the mother died at 6 10 am and the father at 7 am. The couple had recently celebrated their golden wedding anniversary with only fifty immigrants between their deaths.
Suit for Damages by Sioux City Men Against Grain House
A Sioux City man files suit seeking £50,000 damages against the Porteus B Weare Commission Company related to a trial and acquittal of Charles G. McNeil of the McNeil Grain Company and Benjamin C. Jolly of Chicago. Jolly allegedly as margin clerk uncovered a conspiracy causing profit losses and defrauding the company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
Grain House
Charles G. McNeil
McNeil Grain Company
Benjamin C. Jolly
Chicago
Porteus B. Weare Commission Company
Weare
Jolly
Weare Commission Company
McNeil
Mysterious Disappearance of Louis Smith in Humboldt
Louis Smith left Humboldt about two weeks ago and has not been heard from since. His wife and two children search daily while their home is mortgaged and debts remain unpaid. A divorce threat was noted, with alcohol cited as the trouble source.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Smith
Humboldt
Mr. Smith
Married Man and Girl Eloped in Neligh Nebraska
Sioux City reports a married farm hand William John eloped with 14 year old Cathrena Cardsen daughter of Frederick Cardsen of Neligh Nebraska after leaving his wife in Carthnage Missouri. They left from Neligh and have not returned. Police investigate.
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Sioux City
William John
Frederick Cardsen
Neligh
Neb
Cathrena
Cardsen
John
Tie
Carthnase
Trade Review Highlights Freight, Pig Iron, and Wheat Markets
The Weekly Trade Review notes robust New York freight movements but persistent car shortages, with high profits and cash purchases shaping the market. Brisk building materials and timber prices rise in the South while pig iron remains steady amid idle furnaces. Wheat and corn exports rise versus previous periods, with broad expectations for spring demand and potential currency-law changes shaping investment and debt markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Nerchandiae
R. G. Dun &0
Vemound
New England
Booth
Bradatreet's
Bishaly
U.S. Market Prices Across Cities for Cattle Hogs and Grains
An OCR list shows bid ranges for cattle hogs and sheep and prices for wheat corn oats rye and barley across multiple cities including Indianapolis St Louis Detroit Milwaukee Toledo Columbus and New York. Readable figures include cattle 3.60 to 6.76 dollars, hogs 3.00 to 6.00+, wheat No 2 around 40 to 70 cents, corn varied by grade, and butter eggs and potatoes noted with small unit prices.
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Cholee Creamery
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Detroit
Milwaukee
Berye
Baiblo
Ghalee
Atoora
Hoga
Fule
Pring
Ieholdes
Lamba
New York
Cittio
Whoat
Neil
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Besse
Ith Colfax
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Mart Woods
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A. Clearfield
Genera
Creston
John Kelly
Marengo
M. Shriyar
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Mr. Shriver
Aeae
Congress
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