Bowen 10 Act for Venezuela
Venezuela names Bowen as sole representative to settle the present dispute with Britain, Germany and Italy. He may act without restriction to protect Venezuela's interests, with Washington awaiting responses on arbitration proposals and possible ambassadors conference in Washington. Castro denies accepting any Anglo German ultimatum and postpones steps until arbitration offer is answered.
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Caracas
Lopez Baralt
U. S
Bowen
Castro
Republic
Venezuela
State Department
Washington
United States Department
Great Britain
Germany
Italy
Zuelan
United States
la Guaira
Red ‘D” Line
New York
Associated Press
France Claims Priority in Venezuela Debts Row
Washington reports French demands for precedence in collecting Venezuela debts. Italy and Germany oppose any favored treatment, with Berlin citing German attacks on its Caracas legation as forcing a harder stance. The U.S. hints at possible good offices for repayment but will not pledge enforcement.
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State Department
Berlin
Germany
Count Quadt
Hay
Great Britain
Italy
Caracas
Castro
Bowen
United States
Nevada monitor Nevada makes 12.95 knot trial average
Rockport December 18 reports the U S monitor Nevada achieving a 12.95 knot average on an official Cape Ann trial over 26 25 nautical miles. Weather improved, engines and boilers performed perfectly, with fastest legs at 13 6 and 13 9 knots.
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Rockport
Cape Ann
United States
Nevada
Uncle Sam
Thial
New England
Monitor
Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets Promise Digestive Cure
An advertisement extols Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a cure for dyspepsia and indigestion. It claims the remedy digests food, rests the stomach, nourishes nerves, and restores energy, arguing nervine tonics fail and the tablets prove the only natural path to health and vigor.
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Stuart
Filipino Traits Report Shows Mixed Loyalties in Luzon Posts
War Department records detail US troop posts in the Philippine islands noting mostly peaceful inhabitants but with notable exceptions. Gerona in Tarlac is described as obedient yet treacherous and greedy. Tuy in Batangas as unfriendly and untrustworthy. San Isidro in Nueva Ecija as semi civilized, mild tempered, and lazy with feudal age justice and uncertain loyalty to the United States.
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Washington
Military Information Division
War Department
United States
Philippine Islands
Gerona
Tarlac
Luzon
M. F. Powell
11Th Cavalry
Tuy
Batangas
Skivaski
Philippine Scouts
Bryan
Sth Cavalry
San Isidro
Neuve Ecija
Europe
British relations with U S at their best says Long
Leiden dec 18 W Hl Long president of the local government board spoke at Westminster and said that relations with foreign countries have not been more satisfactory. He expressed certainty there is no danger of war or of any strain in the friendly relations between Great Britain and the United States and believed Britain would avoid rupturing with Washington.
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Leiden
W. Hl. Long
Local Government Board
Westminster
Great Britain
Ramsey Convicted of Rioting in Glens Falls Case
Henry I. Ramsey was convicted of rioting in Warren County Court in Glens Falls. Sentence deferred until Monday at counsel request. He was found guilty of an attempted assault on a national guardsman during the Glens Falls riot on October 4. Ramsey is secretary of the Glens Falls trade and labor assembly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn Falls
Henry I. Ramsey
Warren County
Ramsey
National
Glens Falle
Romney
Glens Falls
Man Found Dead at Central Hotel In Boston
A man about 40 believed to be W. Smith of 62 Francis Street Roxbury was found dead today in a room at the Central hotel. Police stated the death appears self inflicted and under investigation.
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Boston
Nec
Central Hotel
W. Smith
Francis Street
Roxduce
Allied blockade to hit Venezuelan ports Saturday
Caracas reports that an official source says the allies will notify Venezuelan authorities at La Guaira of a blockade to take effect Saturday December 20 at 3 p.m. The restricted ports include La Guaira Puerto Cabello Corro Maracaibo Carupano and Barcelona.
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Caracas
la Guaira
Puerto Cabello
Corro
Maracaibo
Carupano
Barcelona
Germany backs Belgium's claim against Venezuela
London dispatch reports from Brussels that Germany supports Belgium's claims against Venezuela totaling 1,250,000 dollars. The Telegraph cor respondent notes Berlin's alignment with Belgium in the dispute over the sum and seeks resolution through diplomacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Brussels
The
Daily Telegraph
Germany
Belgium
Venezuela
Trial Reveals Witnesses On Laura Biggar Estate Conspiracy
In Freehold New Jersey on December 18 Mary Roche testified first in the case against Laura Biggar Dr Charles Hendricks and Samuel Stanton over alleged estate conspiracy involving Henry M Bennett. Witnesses reported Bennett telling Roche he would occupy an apartment with his wife and that Biggar showed a marriage certificate. Other testimony included Bennett signing as Henry M. Bennett and wife at a hotel, and statements that Bennett addressed Biggar as his wife.
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C. F E. Keeler
New York
Bennett
Farmingdale
N. J
Miss Biggar
Samuel Stanton
William J. Layton
Layton
McClure
Bennett Farm
Mrs Jane Dane Recovers From Kidney Disease and Rheumatism
In Northfield Vermont Mrs Jane S Dane reports years of kidney disease and rheumatism cured by Dr David Kennedy's Favorite Remedy. The claim notes cures for kidney liver blood or bladder diseases and dyspepsia with free mail sample and drugstore availability. It mentions the Dr David Kennedy Corporation Rendout New York and adds a skin cream claim for sores and dermatitis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane S. Dane
Northfield
David Kennedy
David Kennedy Corporation
Rendout
N.Y
Boers Settleters Coming to Colorado Move
Nearly 9000 Boers plan to trek to America and settle in Colorado New Mexico and Texas. General Pearson the South African quartermaster general fronts the movement with New York HQ. General M De Villiers surveys land and is very impressed with Colorado prospects.
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Denver
Col
America
Colorado
New Mexico
Texas
Pearson
New York
M. de Villiers
Robbing Mails Scandal Lands Clerk in Custody
John F. Flannagan a 35 year old Medford resident and Back Bay postal clerk was arrested on drunkenness charges and implicated as the central figure in a sensational mail theft at the Back Bay post office. Deputy marshals reported he snatched an opened envelope amid a theft probe. Flannagan, a 15 year veteran, is married with six children.
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Boston
John F. Flannagan
Medford
Back Bay
United States
Lagrange Street
Flannagan
Post Office
Snow
Central Station
New Army Uniforms Won Big Providence Contract
Atlantic mills in Olneyville, Providence, have secured a government contract for woolen cloth for United States army field uniforms. The 350000 yards of 22 ounce wool and 185000 yards of 13 ounce goods total about 1 million dollars in value. Most work will go to Atlantic mills, supporting 2200 workers for over a year. The olive drab fabric must pass stringent tests by government textile experts.
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Providence
R. I
Atlantic
Olneyville
United States Army
Atlantic Mills
City of Memphis Brings 11000 Bales Cotton to Boston Harbor
The steamer City of Memphis arriving from Savannah carries eleven thousand bales of cotton, including five hundred half-size round bales. The shipment will be distributed to New England mills.
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Boston
City of
Memphis
Rescue at Sea Near Lat 40 27 N Long 67 25 W
The British schooner J. N. Wylde, sailing from Philadelphia to Bridgewater Nova Scotia, was abandoned on December 15. The Mira, a British steamer arriving from Shields, rescued eight people including the captain's wife after a five hour desperate effort.
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Philadelphia
Dee
Mira
Shields
J. N. Wylde
Bridgewater
N.S
Walt
Wages Raised at Cincinnati-Southern Broad Company
Cincinnati December 18 an announced wage increase for Cincinnati Southern broad company workers from five to ten percent taking effect January 1. About 1500 to 1800 employees are affected by the order. All that is new and desirable in neckwear for men 26c to 1.50 HH L Bailey Co 69 Merrimack Street.
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Cincinnati
Cincinnati-Southern Broad Company
Wee
HH. L. Bailey & Co
Merrimack Street
Knowlton Former Massachusetts Attorney General Dies at 55
Hosea M. Knowlton, former attorney general of Massachusetts, died at his Marion summer home after a December apoplexy. He was 55, had served as district attorney and state senator, and was famed for prosecuting Lizzie Borden. He leaves seven children and a Universalist family background. Gov-elect Bates lauded his rugged ability and public service.
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New Bedford
Hosea M. Knowlton
Massachusetts
Marion
Knowlton
Mr. Knowlton
Durham
Rev
L. Knowlton
New England
Tufts College
Harvard Law School
Lizzie Borden
Fall River
Sylvia B. Almy
Universalist Church
Universalist
Boston
John JL. Bates
Commonwealth
Generous Bequests In Longfellow Kin Will
Cambridge December 18 The will of Mary Longfellow Greenleaf sister of Henry Wordsworth Longfellow filed for probate allocates 215000 in personal property and 10000 in real estate. Public bequests total 83000 to various charities and Episcopal church trusts amounting to 25000. Five thousand dollars goes to each of several Boston hospitals and Episcopal church groups. Cambridge institutions receive 2000 each.
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Cambridge
Mary Longfellow Greenleaf
Henry Wordsworth Longfellow
East Cambridge
Episcopal Church
Diocese of
Massachusetts
Boston
Big Insurance Tied to Louisville Man Death
R C Whayne, a Louisville businessman, was found with a gunshot wound near Jacob Park. He held life insurance totaling 340000 with applications for 50000 pending. The large policy fuels a theory of self infliction, though friends attribute the death to accident. a shotgun lay nearby with one barrel empty and the other loaded and cocked.
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Louisville
R. C. Whayne
Jacob Park
All wool cashmere waists and petticoats sale item
All wool cashmere items in all colors lined throughout priced to clear. Cashmere waists at 1.98 with cluster tucks and attractive styling. Includes satin petticoats umbrellas and a wig variety selection.
No Strike Settled at Rumford Falls Mills
In Rumford Falls Maine the threat of a mill strike affecting 2600 workers across three large paper mills ended today. Six hundred Oxford mill strikers returned to work after grievances were adjusted. An agreement provided removal of a non union employee, restored strikers to prior positions, and full recognition of the union.
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Rumford Falls
Dee
Oxford
Hood's Lotion for smooth skin on face and hands
Advertising copy promotes Hood's Lotion as a soothing antiseptic beautifying preparation for the face and hands. It claims healthful effects and softens rough dry skin, noting a price of 36 cents for the large air active bottle.
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Boston Post Office
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Norka Food Company, Ltd
Battie Creek, Mich
Bursank &U Company
NEW York Cloak and Suit CO
Crosby Frisian Fur Company
Mill Street
Rochester
N. Y
Maine
Ely
Pacia
Lt Hhierristtios
Wemaowved
A. W. Broww
Lowell Steam
Hair Store
J. WV
Noyes
EB. J. Medina
Lowell
Mass
Noye
Rose Soares
Medina
Central Street
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Merrimack St
John St
Lowell, Mass
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