Venezuelan Rebels Advance On Caracas From Three Routes
Situation for President Castro remains perilous as revolutionists strengthen by lack of arms and a depleted fleet. Generals Guevara Urbaneta and Penaloza lead 2500 men each toward Guatire Crespo Torres and 2500 from Gamanagua, with Gen Rolando moving 2500 from Alta Gracia. Ammunition arrives near Tucacus as Matos prepares to depart Curacoa.
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Willemstad
Curacoa
la Guaira
Castro
Venezuela
Matos
Barquisimeto
Caragas
Caracas
Antonio Guevara
Urbaneta
Penaloza
Guatire
Antonio Fernandez
Osio
Crespo Torres
Gamanagua
Rolando
Alta Gracia
Tucacus
Proposals To Arbitrate Venezuela Reach Roosevelt
Washington dispatch notes British and German formal proposals to President Roosevelt to arbitrate the Venezuela dispute have arrived. They are crafted for either acceptance or rejection, but the President has not yet decided after initial review.
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Washington
Roosevelt
German blockade begins at Porto Cabello and Maracaibo
Berlin reports Commodore Scheder says the German blockade of Porto Cabello started on December 22 and the blockade of Maracaibo began today.
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Berlin
Scheder
Porto Cabello
Maracaibo
Marine News Biodoncwood Steamers Arrived
New York reports the steamer Cevie has arrived from Liverpool. Liverpool notes the Oceanic arrived from New York. Glasgow records the Laurentian from New York. Southampton logs the St Paul from New York.
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New York
Cevie
Liverpool
Oceanic
Glasgow
Laurentian
Southampton
St. Paul
Christmas Eve at City Hall Quiet as Gift Season Wanes
The day before Christmas brings an unusually quiet city hall with no afternoon meetings. The overseers of the poor receive fewer gifts for inmates at the city farm, while the supply department rushes to issue wood orders to avoid work on Christmas Day.
Local jury ends deliberations in estate conspiracy case
Freehold New Jersey December 24 A jury has halted deliberations in the case charging Laura Biggar Dr Chas C Hendricks and ex Justice Samuel Stanton with conspiring to seize the entire estate of the late Henry M Bennett which retired at 430 yesterday afternoon.
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Freehold
N. J
Laura Biggar
Chas
C. Hendricks
Samuel Stanton
Henry M. Bennett
Former Lowell Crook Sentenced in Lawrence
Louis Gagnon of Gannon, once fined for drunkenness in 1900 and jailed for larceny in 1902, appears in Lawrence police court and receives a 12 month sentence for larceny after stealing 61 dollars from a local resident.
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Lowell Crook
Lawrence
Louis Gagnon
Gannon
House of Correction
Christmas Day No Courier Publication Tomorrow
The Courier will not publish on Christmas Day. No issue will be issued on that holiday, with normal publication resuming the following day.
Caucus Violation Sentences In Massachusetts Case
Salem December 24 Judge Sanborn sentenced John J. Andrews and James J. Buckley to ten days in the House of Correction for alleged caucus law violations. Both posted $100 bonds after appealing. The men voted at a Republican caucus then served as Democratic precinct officers. The case stems from the Sixth Massachusetts congressional contest.
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Salem
Sanborn
John J. Andrews
Jas. J. Buckley
House of Correction
Massachusetts
Andrews
Buckley
Republican City Committee
Guinan held in $500 for grand jury action
William H. Guinan faced a Lowell police court review for breaking and entering with intent to commit larceny. Probable cause was found and he was held for the superior court February term. Several witnesses including Mrs. Catherine Wright and Mrs. Ellen Sanders described the arrest scene and his alleged thefts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Guinan
Guinan
Superior Court
Catherine Wright
Carlson
Ellen Sanders
Jere” McGlinchey
Conroy
Maud. Hickey
Frick Coke Grants 8 Percent Wage Increase
Notices posted in the Connellsville coke region promise 20,000 Frick Coke employees a voluntary wage advance averaging 8 percent. Effective Jan 1, miners coke drawers drivers cagers and laborers receive the raise, boosting next year wages by about 1,000,000 dollars and maintaining top national pay levels for similar labor. Frick Coke is a subsidiary of United States Steel Corporation.
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Pittsburg
Connellsville
Frick Coke Company
United States
The
United States Steel Corporation
Blondin waives motion for new trial in murder case
Joseph Wilfrid Blondin, convicted wife murderer in Suffolk superior court, formally waives his motion for a new trial. The action follows a notice to the court clerk, as Blondin is remanded to await the attorney general’s action on a sentence. Attorneys Owens and McLaughlin say a substitute bill of exceptions is ready for the judges to formalize for the supreme court.
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Boston
Joseph Wilfrid Blondin
Braley and
Stevens
Suffolk
Supreme Court
American Bolt Company to Move Plants to Birmingham
The American Bolt company will relocate from Lawrence Street to Birmingham Alabama next month. The operation will be renamed to American Bolt Company of Alabama with no ties to U S Steel. About 50 workers here will move, with 115 previously employed, and the firm plans new Birmingham works. Col Perc y Parker leads the local team.
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American Bolt Company
Birmingham
Ala
Lawrence Street
American Bolt Company of
Alabama
Massachusetts
U. S. Steel Corporation
Percy Parker
Illinois Central strikers end walkout with old terms
Chicago reports that Illinois Central freight handlers halted their strike and will resume work today on the previous conditions without discrimination. They had demanded 20 cents per hour for a 10 hour day and 30 cents overtime with 40 cents for Sundays and holidays, while signing a contract agreeing not to raise wages for a year.
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Chicago
The
Chronicle
New Orleans
Illinois Central Railroad
Coal limits issued by Philadelphia and Reading railroad
Pottsville December 24. The Philadelphia and Reading Railroad Company orders restrict coal purchases to one ton per family and per employee per month to boost anthracite supply in New York and Philadelphia. Flooded collieries keep output down as rain last week left many mines idle.
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Pottsville
Philadelphia and Reading Railroad Company
New York
Philadelphia
Vanderbilt Buoyant Overnight as Condition Improves
Bulletin from the Vanderbilt residence at 9 30 reports Mr Vanderbilt passed a slightly better night with temperature a little lower and general condition also slightly improved according to the issued note at New York on December 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Vanderbilt
Pope Not Ill Says Rome Dispatch
Rome reports the Pope is in good health and spirits. He did not retire until 11 last night, rose at 7 this morning, celebrated mass in his private chapel, and plans a Christmas midnight mass.
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Rome
British cotton spinning industry shows losses in Lancashire
London December 24. The British spinning sector reveals 85 joint stock companies in Lancashire with combined capital of 25.2 million dollars and 6.667 million spindles report a net loss of 7,150 dollars for the year, indicating a deepening downturn in the industry.
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London
Lancashire
Pension Changes Reported for December Issue
Washington on December 24 lists pension changes from the December 8 issue. Originals include John F. Streeter of Attleboro receiving $6 and Moses Wyman of Lowell $6. Increases noted for Thomas McElory of Bradford $12 and widows such as Sarah A. Foster of Whitman for Mexican War $8.
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Washington
Dee
John F. Streeter
Attleboro
Moses Wyman
Lowell
Thomas McElory
Bradford
Sarah A. Foster
Whitman
Talk This Over With Your Doctor About Cough Remedies
Advice urges consulting a physician before taking any remedy for a stubborn cough. If the doctor approves Ayer's Cherry Pectoral, proceed. emphasize professional guidance and individualized care for respiratory symptoms.
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Ayer
Counterfeit Ten Dollar Bills Reported in Several Cities
Superintendent Moffatt warns Lawrence and Fitchburg police that recently passed counterfeit ten dollar notes resemble the Hendricks 1891 series and use silk paper. Lawman says the forger left Lawrence for unknown parts. A poor quality half dollar and frequent offers of Mexican dollars also circulate, with liability resting on the receiver.
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Moffatt
Lawrence
Fitchburg
Lowell
Police Board Grants Licenses In Tuesday Session
The regular weekly meeting of the police board granted several minor licenses. Common victuallers transfers included Bhertry and W Dixon from Adams street to 691 Middlesex street and Andree Bican from 79 Cheever street to 218 Aiken street. Hawker licenses were issued to Robert Fitzpatrick of East Chelmsford and Anna H. Kempt of Chelmsford. Dominick Cyr withdrew an application for a job and express wagon license at 272 Aiken street.
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Common Victuallers
Bhertry
W Dixon
Adams Street
Middlesex Street
Andree Bican
Cheever Street
Aiken Street
Robert Fitzpatrick
East Chelmsford
Anna H. Kempt
Chelmsford
Dominick Cyr
Heavy sea halts Cape shipping off Chatham
A heavy sea rolling outside prevented ships from rounding the Cape. Five tug boats towed two or three coal laden barges and were anchored. A small fleet of schooners waited off Handkerchief shoal and Bass river. Rough weather suggested no progress for some time.
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Chatham
Cape
Handkerchief Shoal
Bass River
Miss Elizabeth Hunts Coming Out Party in San Juan
Gov. Hunt and Mrs. Hunt hosted a reception at the executive mansion in San Juan Puerto Rico to introduce their eldest daughter Elizabeth Hunt to society. Admiral Dewey and several rear admirals attended along with numerous naval and military officers and prominent civilians. about 500 people were present.
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San Juan
P. R
Executive Mansion
Defended her honor at Alivedale fatal defense
In Bradford Pa remote Alivedale, Mrs Edward Burdick shot John Ryan dead in defense of her honor after Ryan entered her home. She drew a pistol and fired once when attacked. Coroner Hall impaneled a jury and found justifiable homicide. Ryan, a laborer, had been drinking heavily.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Bradford
Alivedale
Edward Burdick
John Ryan
Ryan
Hall
Snow Storm Paralyzes Turkish European Provinces
A violent snow storm rages in Constantinople and across European Turkey for 48 hours, halting land and sea transport and knocking down telegraph wires. Frigid conditions persist with heavy snowfall reported across the region.
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Constantinople
Turkey
Detective Sharkey Sentenced to Ten Years in Prison
New York December 24 Thomas J Sharkey the private detective convicted of manslaughter in the second degree for killing Nicholas A Fish in the bunker on September 7 was sentenced today to ten years in state prison.
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New York
Thomas J. Sharkey
Nicholas A. Fish
Hadley Birth Report and Boston Demonstrations
A son was born this morning to Mr and Mrs Everett A Hadley. In Boston demonstrations by Dr Lorenz the attendants included Dr J C Irish Dr J A Gage Dr R E Bell Dr T B Smith Dr J W Meigs and Dr R J Meigs. Minnie Beam Still Scalping. Ithaca N Y Dec 24 Mrs Minnie Ream Hoxie presented Cornell University with Ezra Cornell as a life size bust to be transferred to bronze. Also noted are new neckwear for men priced 25c to 1.50 and TL L Bailey Co 69 Merrimack Street.
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Everett A. Hadley
Boston
Lorenz
J. C. Irish
J. A. Gage
R. E. Bell
T. B. Smith
J. W. Meigs
R. J. Meigs
Ithaca, N. Y
Minnie Ream Hoxie
Cornell University
Ezra Cornell
TL L, Bailey & Co
Merrimack Street
Change to standard gauge for Chateaugay railroad
Phetsburg New York December 24. Work to convert Chateaugay railroad from narrow gauge to standard gauge from Garyville to Lyon station a 22 mile stretch will start December 28. Winter operations will run standard gauge between here and Lyon Mountain 14 miles while Lyon Mountain to Saranne Lake 39 miles stay narrow gauge with spring completion planned for upper segment. Delaware and Hudson will begin operating the line January 1 and, having already taken Adirondack, will offer two routes into the Adirondacks for through trains.
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Phetsburg
N. Y
Chateaugay
Garyville
Lyon Station
Lyon Mountain
Saranne Like
Delaware & Hudson Company
Delaware & Hudson
Adirondack Railroad
Saratoga
North Creek
Adirondacks
Not Guilty Verdict in Daisy Carleton Murder Case
Bloomington Tl December 24. Jury finds Daisy Carleton not guilty on charges of murdering Mrs Joseph Leslie. Defense claimed self defence after Mrs Leslie allegedly jealously attacked Carleton, forcing her to shoot during a street confrontation while Carleton had been warned.
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Thomas Jones
Concord
N. H
Lowell
Granite State
Slattery
Jones
George. W. Hodge
Hodge
Bloomington
Daisy Carleton
Joseph Leslie
Lesslie
Lost bag and wanted ads on Merrimack street
An item notes a lost leather chatelaine bag on Merrimack street and offers a reward under the office of Massachusetts Cotton Mills. A separate ad seeks to buy green hardwood from H. J. Willard & Co at 28 Concord street.
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Merrimack — Street
Massachusetts Cotton Mills
H. J. Willard & Co
Concord Street
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la Victoria
Dolfin
Vici
Harvard
O'Sullivan Bros. CO
City Hall
Marine News
Puerto Cabello
Democratijg
Lizzie Ferrie
Margaret A. Lahey
Omeer Briggs
Ferrie
Martin Clancy
Brockton
Samuel Renaud
Clancy
William Howard
James I. Walsh
William Phillip
Blondin
Illinois Central
Mr. Vanderbilt
Pope
Elizabeth Hunt
Gov. Allen
Daughter
Sharkey
Nicholas Fish
Minnie Beam
Daisy
Merrimack
City Ball
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