Dutch Warship Seizes Venezuelan Vessel at Cumana Harbor
The Dutch battleship Jacob Van Heemskerk arrived at Willemstad harbor towing the captured Venezuelan coast guard ship 23 de Mayo. The prize, seized north of Cumana on Dec 13, flew both Dutch and Venezuelan flags as crews were sent ashore, with the Dutch escorting the vessel into port. Separately, John Roberts of Watkins NY discovered $4,000 in gold coins inside an old pump bought from Angelo Dupree, dating as late as 1888.
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Jacob van Heemskerk
Coast Guard
Witnss
Netherlands
Cumana
Gulf of Carasco
Jacob van
A.lucky
John Roberts
Watkins
Schuyler County
Angelo Dupree
Roberta
Farmers and Merchants’ Bank
Watkins— Utica
N. Y
Hague correspondent notes Venezuelan vessel seizure by Dutch warships
London dispatch reports the capture of Venezuelan vessels by Dutch warships as a preliminary step toward establishing an effective blockade.
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London
Hague
The
Telegraph
King Alfonso Steals Time at Regent Street Jewelers
King Alfonso visited a Regent Street firm in London before sailing to France. After a quick scan he bought several items including game bird menu holders, a gold elephant charm, and diamond pieces, then in three minutes snatched them in his pockets to catch a train.
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France
England
Alfonso
Regent Street
London
Ceylon Camphor Trees Could Boost Global Supply
Analysts estimate planting 15 000 to 20 000 acres of camphor trees in Ceylon would yield about 8 000 000 pounds of camphor annually. Trees, normally forty feet, are kept to four to five feet for easier cultivation and harvest.
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Ceylon
Japan's Enormous Debt and Population Figures
The public debt as of March 31, 1908 stood at about 1.1089 billion dollars. Japan's population excluding Formosa, the Pesadores and Sakhalin is around 48 million, yielding roughly 24 dollars per capita debt. Most of the debt is owed abroad and civil and military costs are described as enormous.
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Japan
Formosa
Pescadores
Sakhalin
Kelly Papke Draw In 25 Round Chicago Bout
Hugo Kelly of Chicago and Billy Papke former middleweight champion fought 25 fast rounds with a draw called by Referee Jeffries. Kelly left unmarked while Papke bore severe facial injuries from the pulp like punishment. In Boston Owen Moran defeated Frankie Neil in twelve rounds to claim the Pacific coast featherweight championship, Neil taking heavy blows but finishing game.
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Ing Strong
Jeffries
Kelly
Papke
Boston
Owen Moran
England
Frankie Neil
Pacific Coast
Moran
Neil
Rest and Posture in Ancient and Modern Views
Dr Gelbke and Dr Kruchs discuss seating and reclining as a cause of posture variety. German physicians present a lecture noting chairs were rare in ancient times and rest was often taken reclining. Munich observers say primitive peoples favor reclining and lie on the stomach, shaping their figures.
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Gelbke
Kruchs
Munich
London
The Collar Question and Local Social News
A column ponders stiff collars as men age and risk health. Then society notes cover Castle Hall dances, Forty Club at Stettiner hall, coffee at St. Joseph church, birthday parties for Robert Stewart and Reuben Washburn, Cumberland Presbyterian club elections, suffrage parlor meeting led by Grace Pennfield, Larkin club luncheon prizes, and memorial services by the G A R with ritual and song.
Etta Toby Visits From National Ladies of the G. A. R.
Etta Toby, past president of the local order and national president of the Ladies of the G. A. R., was present. The circle members will serve a regular old fashioned bean supper to the Grand Army post next Tuesday evening.
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Etta Toby
Department of Indiana
Grand Army Post
Nephhews Named Pallbearers at Judge Baldwin Rites
At Judge Baldwin's funeral today at two from his residence, nephews selected from attendees will serve as pallbearers. The remains will lie in Mount Hope Cemetery. A year earlier he boasted of saving half a million dollars before death, a goal disrupted by bank failures. His estate value is unclear. He left a will held by Logansport Loan and Trust. He anonymously funded $100 yearly for Christmas gifts to orphans.
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Judge Baldwin
Logansport Loan & Trust Company
Regular meetings of local lodges noted
The Loraine Council No. 10 holds its regular meeting this afternoon at 2 o clock with election of officers. All members urged to attend. Lew Wallace Court No. 305 T B B will elect officers for the coming year this Wednesday evening and all members are requested to be present.
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Loraine
Daughters of Liberty
Lew Wallace Court
T. of B. B
Local social notes list visits and moves in town
Mrs Earl C Shigley goes to Muncie for a brief stay. Rev E C Dunn is called to Marion by his mother’s illness. Alexander Boyer and family visit from Chicago for Christmas with S P Boyer. William Granger returns home to Peru after a visit. H R Heeters and family return from Peru. Nick Day and family visit from rural route 13. Dottie Reece and mother visit from Lucerne. Harmony perfumes advertised by W H Porter. Paul Stukey and wife plan to move to California in late December. Rentals offered on 17th 18th 19th streets near street car. Coffee group from St Joseph’s church hosted by Mrs W Brisini. Mrs W H Thompson and Mrs Fred Klinsick return from Chicago. Charles Lewis returns from Indianapolis to work at Western Motorworks. Watches sold from 7 50 to 50 at LeLeague. Mr and Mrs W D Pratt visit from Indianapolis for Judge Baldwin’s funeral. Pythian Sisters of Young America announce public masquerade on Thursday evening December 11.
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Geo. W. Walters
Fourth Street
St. Joseph’s Church
Wm. Brisini
Erie
W. H. Thompson
Fred Klinsick
Harry Anderson
Chicago
Charles Lewis
Indianapolis
The Irish Bird Charmer
A poem by T A Daly in Catholic Standard and Times narrates the singer praising a visiting stork as a blessin but notes the burden of feeding mouths at home. The piece blends affectionate humor with a reflection on providence and shared sustenance.
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Elisha
Beyord
T. A. Daly
Catholic Standard and Times
Fragmentary quotes and jokes in a historical column
A garbled OCR snippet lists quotations and notes from various era sources. It mentions a warning about wine at luncheon, a Christmas pie exchange with Tommy, a brief dramatic note, a man who wrote a musical and vaudeville sketches, and a burglar firing a pistol during a looting incident.
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Chicago
Post
Also Mentioned on This Page
23 DE Mayo
Jacob van Heemsherk
Associated Press
Wilemstad
Otto’s Shoe Department
Sented
Logansport
Otto Shoe & Clothing Co
Mill
Draw
Billy
Los Angeles
Cal
Hugo
Owen
New York
K. of
P. Dance
Castle Hall
Tee
Uniform Bank
K. of P
Stettiner Hall
the Ladies’ of
St. Joseph Church
William Brisiuf
Erie Avenue
Robert Stewart
Linden Avenue
Reuben Washburn
17Th Street
Cumberland Social Club
Cumberland Presbyterian
Oral Winn
James Newby
Frank Jeffries
Thomas Miller
James Stewart
L. W. Strong
John Emire
Max Hoffmann
High Street
Grace Pennfield
Larkin Club
Julia Powell
400 High Street
Joe DeHaven
Emma Suber
Hattie Burtain
Emma Buntain
DeHaven
D. C. Billman
Helg
J. White
Grand Army
Diamond
Baldwin
Mount Hope
Tery
Christ
Mas
Earl C. Shigley
Muncie
E. C. Dunn
Wheatland Avenue
M. E
Marion
Alexander Boyer
S. P. Boyer
William Granger
Peru
H. R. Heeters
Mrs
Nick Day
City
Harmony
W. H. Porter
Paul Stukey
California
Ernest
Pele Mele
Tommy
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