England Sees Little Hope of Arbitration
London reports no near settlement in the Venezuelan dispute as of December 16. Britain finds Venezuela’s offer to arbitrate vague and cites issues deemed non arbitrable, including the treatment of British minister Haggard. The foreign office notes Washington’s stance may not align officially, and the United States has rejected guarantees of Venezuela’s pledges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Foreign Office
Great Britain
Venezuela
Haggard
Washington
United States
Italy Joins Allies in Venezuela Crisis as Envoy Leaves Caracas
Dec 16 reports Italy has joined Britain and Germany in the Venezuela dispute. Italian minister Signor De Ryva to depart Caracas by morning for La Guaira aboard the Giovanni Bausan. Secretary Hay seeks arbitration and instructs ambassadors to press for a joint stance and early opinion from Rome, London, and Berlin. Italy's claims are estimated up to two to three million bolivars, with formal notes exchanged after demarches.
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Caracas
Itaian
Venezuela
Signor de Ryva
Rome
Giovanni Bausan
la Guaira
Washington
State Department
Hay
Italy
Bowen
Germany
Great Britain
Europe
United States
London
Berlin
France
la Guatra
Naples
Powers of Arbitration
Secre
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Roosevelt and Britain diverge over Venezuela blockade
The report notes the U S aims to act per Roosevelt's Monroe doctrine and seeks to limit a "peaceful" blockade. It also indicates Britain may accept the state department view on restrictions but hesitant to burden commerce with repeated frictions, avoiding war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tary Hay
Roosevelt
Great Britain
Suchas
State Department
England
Ships not affected by Venezuelan blockade stance
Berlin reports Secretary Hay's note excluding American ships from restrictions is favorably received by Germany. The foreign office calls it within precedent and says the exact status of U S vessels will be defined in an official notification. Bowen's note to Germany offered arbitration without conditions.
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Berlin
Hay
Foreign Office
Germany
Bowen
United States
Castro
Opinion divides on Venezuela coercion pact in German and British papers
Berlin dispatches report British public opinion opposes joint coercion with Germany over Venezuela. German papers show pique and suggest Germany would fare better acting alone. Observers say the German government should reconsider future alliances with Great Britain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Germany
Venezuela
Great Britain
Florence Burns Faces Stage Fright In Brooklyn Debut
In New York on December 16 Florence Burns, charged with murdering her sweetheart Walter Brooks, made a faltering debut with Turner's Rialto Belles at Hyde & Behman. Despite no emotion and weak singing, the 1800-seat crowd applauded. Burns left stage, returned, and finished the performance amid supportive audience reaction.
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New York
Walter Brooks
Florence Burns
Hyde & Behman’s
Brooklyn
Behman
Hanover
Turner
Rialto
Passagno Sentenced to Life for Hotel Murder
Lorenzo Passagno pleaded guilty to murder in the second degree for the killing of Michael Thomas at the Atlantic hotel in Bridgeport Connecticut last spring. In court he raved in Italian, then accepted the sentence calmly saying All right after an interpreter explained the punishment.
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Brideport
Conn
Michael Thomas
Atlantic Hotel
Lorenzo Passagno
Passagno
Spain and Belgium ask equal handling of claims in Venezuela
Caracas reports that the Spanish minister Senor Gaytan de Ayalla and Belgian charge d affaires M. Van Der Heyde presented a joint letter to the Venezuelan foreign affairs minister. They request that if other powers receive payment on their claims, Spain and Belgium should receive equivalent treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caracas
Venezuela
Senor Gaytan de Ayalla
M. van der Heyde
Spain
Belgium
City Board Fills Health Post as Council Ends Fight
The Board of Health gains Dr William B Jackson after acting mayor Badger confirms the appointment to end months of conflict with the board's presiding officer. The session also confirms sinking fund commissioner Fred A Buttrick, approves transfers, and sets salaries for 1903 amid routine committee actions.
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Wm. B. Jackson
Board of Health
Jackson
Badger
Board of Aldermen
Public
Messrs. Barton and
Carmichael
B and Bertrand Streets
Saunders
Fourth Avenues
Fred A. Buttrick
John B. O'Connor
Hill
General Treasury Fund
Messrs. Welch
Park and Greenwood
Public Baths Committee
Henry J. O'Dowd
Hurd
Warren Streets
O'Dowd
Roche
Jed A. Buttrick
Nelson Charles Gallupe
Alfred Hunter
Coal Coming to City as Supply Slowly Rises
Purchasing Agent Rourke reports 72 cords of wood since Saturday while warm weather and a confirmed coal shipment outlook ease a three week coal shortage. Providence shipments of hard coal are expected within days though bills of lading are absent. Soft coal and growing wood piles fill remaining needs as dealers and residents endure the winter strain.
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Walter Parker
Lowell Coal Company
Boston
Cape Cod
Providence
New York Harbor
Rourke
Thorndike
School
Howard Streets
The Best Soap for Hair and Scalp Care
A dialogue on pure Castile soap versus inferior brands for shampooing. The letter from Lowell MA notes imported Castile soap as ideal, while acknowledging customer preference for any brand. Carter & Sherburne endorse the imported Castile soap, stating it is the finest for hair and scalp. Rhodes' Hair Store echoes willingness to accommodate customer wishes.
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Castile
Lowell, Maas
A. Rhodes
Carter & Sherburne
Cor
Bridge
Merrimack Streets
Rhodes
Lowell
Conservator Sought in Probate Court Hearing
Yesterday a conservator petition for 62 year old Hannah B. Spalding was heard before Judge George F. Lawton. The case, brought by sister Mrs. Marston, alleges mental weakness and cites a dispute over 43 shares of U S Steel stock. A second suit by Mrs. Spalding’s attorney seeks recovery of the stock’s value.
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Probate Court
George F. Lawton
Hannah B. Spalding
Marston
Brookline
Spalding
Co. O. White
Boston
J. J. Harvey
Fielding
U. S. Steel Company
Thompson Hardware Co Sells Popular Parlor Games Line
A splendid line of popular games for all ages from crokinole to parlor croquet and chess paraphernalia is offered. Thompson Hardware Co presents an elegant range of chafing dishes and accessories alongside these games for home entertainment.
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Thompson Hardware Co
Blondin Jury Alibi Defense Seeks Extended Time
Boston December 16 counsel for J Wil frid Blondin convicted of murdering his wife will file exceptions. The court extended time for preparatory papers to December 22. Blondin expressed disappointment that his alibi defense did not aid his case as expected.
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Boston
J. Wilfrid Blondin
Blondin
Nurse Jane Toppan Suggested for Separate Quarters
In Taunton Insane Hospital trustees report the recommendation to place Jane Toppan, the nurse sentenced to life for poisoning Mrs. Davis, in separate quarters. If approved she would be kept largely in solitary confinement as at Taunton asylum, where few criminally insane women are.
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Boston
Taunton Insane Hospital
Jane Toppan
Davis
Calaumet
Miss Toppan
Taunton Asylum
Confessed Murder In Bedford Township killing case
Battle Creek Michigan December 16 John Bartlinger confessed to shooting and killing Mrs. Robert Garrison in her Bedford township home. He disclosed the disposal of a gold watch taken in the theft and said he ravished the body after the slaying. He also claimed his real name is M S Ultzler.
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Battle Creek
Mich
John Bartlinger
Robert Garrison
Bedford Township
Garrison
Bartlinger
Republican Sweep in North Adams City Election
Republicans won a sweeping victory in North Adams with Dr. Frank S. Stafford defeating Democrat John H. Mack for mayor by 748 votes. License was again voted and the city council stands five Republicans and two Democrats.
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North Adams
Frank S. Stafford
John H. Mack
Bargain Department Linen and Household Goods
In our bargain department remnants of fine linen yard wide $1 75 qualities at 39c per yard plus silk floss down pillows 29 and 89c each Just as good as real down Basement A G Pollard Co. For sale multiple city listings including a eight room house near square with large lot and a cottage with water gas sewer 1450 fancy hosiery for men 2e to 150 at H L Bailey Co Merrimack Street.
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A. G. Pollard & Co
Merimack Square
T. H. Elliott
Central Street
Hair Store Ad Promotes J Ve Nove Successor in Lowell
Mins J Ve Nove succeeds E J Medina at 104 Merrimack Street Lowell Mass. Former Min Soa worked in forces for many years at other parlors. Advertising copy touts best hair store in New England with bargains and location opposite John Street and phone 666.2.
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J. Ve
Nopwes
E. J. Medina
Merrimack Street
Lowell
Mass
Nove
Haing
New
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Bridgeport
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Sanborn
William B. Jackson
Sioner
the Common Council
E. A. Wilson
Hanna B. Spalding
Etmen
Blondin Case
Taunton
H. L. Bailey & Co
J. V. MI. Nowe
Merrimack St
John St
Lowell, Mass
Ma'frs
Intervale
Cunnebaug, Conn
Aata
Falls & Burkinshaw
Middlesex Street
Lowell Steam
Crosby Frisian Fur Company
Mill Street
Rochester
N. Y
Parker
Miomanalon
Prescott Street
Brookside
Napoleon D. Lafleur
Optician
Geo. G. Rogers
Merrimack Strmet
Presto
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