England Anxious Over Venezuela Crisis Rumors
New York dispatch says England fears American stance in Venezuela dispute with Germany. British consuls report stock markets fell 3 16 by worry. British capital built railways in Venezuela face anxiety as Castro regime blamed for disturbances and prospects of deposing him rise.
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New York
Germany
Venezuela
England
Cables
The
Tribune
Gladstone
America
London
Castro
Senator Sewell Buried in Camden with Military Honors
The funeral of United States Senator William Joyce Sewell was held in Camden at noon with military honors. The public viewed the body from 10 to 11, thousands passed the bier, and Bishop John Scarborough officiated, assisted by Rev. E A Rodierick. The casket was carried to a war department caisson by eight sergeants of the Third Regiment and Battery B, National Guard of New Jersey. Interment followed at Harleigh cemetery.
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Camden
N. J
United States
Wm. Joyce Sewell
Sewell
John Scarborough
Protestant Episcopal Diocese of
New Jersey
E. A. Roderick
St. Paul’s P. E
National Guard of
War Department
Harleigh Cemetery
Senator Nomination Battle Opens in Kentucky
Judge James E. Cantrill Congressmen D H Smith and Charles K Wheeler arrive in Frankfort to open headquarters for the Democratic senatorial nomination fight to succeed William J Deboe. The fourth candidate former Gov McCreary also arrives to organize as the campaign begins Saturday.
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Frankfort
James E. Cantrill
D. H. Smith
Chas. K. Wheeler
United States
Kentucky
Wm. J. Deboe
McCreary
Conductor Crowson May Re Cover After Crash
Nashua New Hampshire December 31 says at Nashua hospital that Conductor Frank Crowson of Boston who was hurt Saturday in the railroad wreck will recover. He is reported very much better. Injured newsboy Robert Morrow is also improving.
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Nashua, N. H
Nashua _ hospital
Frank Crowson
Boston
Robert Morrow
Traders National Bank Adverts Foreign Exchange and Depository
Traders National Bank offers foreign exchange payable worldwide in multiple languages. It provides safety deposit boxes with private rooms and a ladies banking section. Savings pays 3 percent per annum compounded semi annually. Bank hours 8 A M to 4 P M weekdays 8 A M to 1 P M Saturday 7 to 9 P M. Banking rooms at 30 to 46 Middlesex Street and 11 to 24 Post Office Ave.
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Traders National Bank
Post Office Ave
Castro Defends Liberal Policy Amid Repressive Steps
President Castro of Venezuela issues an open letter defending his policy and explaining repressive measures. He pleads for united national support against foreign entanglements, mentions journalists imprisoned at Caracas, and invites the press to level charges against him while asserting confidence in public judgment and his republican aims.
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Washington
Castro
Venezuela
United
Caracas
Ogden Cryder Injured In Street Car Fall
Ogden Cryder an 18 year old son of Duncan Cryder of 43 West Ninth street and brother of the Cryder triplets lies in St. Vincent's hospital after a fall from a street car in New York. He has a fractured left leg a flesh wound on the right leg and surgical shock. Cryder, a Groton school student, was home for holidays when hurt at Eighth street and University place. An operation to remove bone splinters and scrape broken bones was performed yesterday and friends expect recovery weeks ahead.
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New York
Dec
St. Vincent's Hospital
Ogden Cryder
Duncan Cryder
West Ninth Street
Cryder
Young Cryder
Groton School
Groton
Mass
Eighth Street
University Place
Revolt Urged by Prof Herron at Brussels Meeting
Prof Geo D Herron formerly of Chicago told a Maison du Peuple audience that seven eighths of American fortunes are held by two thousand trust masters. He argued revolution as the only cure and noted Chicago Socialists plan a Maison du Peuple modeled on Brussels.
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Brussels
Geo. D. Herron
Chicago
United States
Prof
Herron
Miner Arrest Shocks Union Leader in Evansville
Evansville Indiana December 31 James D Wood president of the western district of Kentucky United Mine Workers of America was arrested here He was indicted by a Madisonville Kentucky grand jury about two weeks ago charged as an accessory before the fact in the murder of a non union miner Bail was offered but refused
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Evansville
Ind
James D. Wood
Kentucky
United Mine Workers of America
Madisonville
Court to Pekin will shuttle trains for Jan seventh
Pekin December thirty one Chinese court plans to travel by train from Pao Ting Fu to Pekin on January seventh. Russian minister M. Paul Lessar told Chinese plenipotentiaries Prince Ching and Wang Wen Shao Moscow will not amend the Manchurian treaty, leaving the situation in a practical deadlock.
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Pekin
Pao Ting Fu
China
M. Paul Lessar
Prince Ching
Wang Wen Shao
Wye and Derwent Flood Destroys Derwent Valley Scene
London reports melting snow floods the Wye and Derwent rivers, flooding the Derwent valley in unprecedented devastation for 20 years. Hundreds of premises and residences are inundated with rapid waters, causing narrow escapes. ten feet of water covers Matlock football ground.
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London
Wye
Derwent
Matlock
Hypocrisy Charges Fuel Alcohol Use and Saloons Back Doors
In a New York church club discussion on Sunday saloons Bishop Potter denounces prohibition as a fraud and failure. He argues the law treats drunkenness as crime mitigation, cites state stats on alcohol content in beverages, and says prohibition fosters hypocrites while nursing a back door for temperance evasion.
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New York
Church Club
Bishop Potter
New York State
John B. Gough
Maine
New Hampshire
Vermont
Ashby Fires At Engineer After Arrest Scene Ends Fatally
Newport News Va Dec 31 C Ay lett Ashby prominent attorney shot City Engineer E A Marye fatally wounded and seriously wounded Police Officer Woodward who had Marye under arrest at the time Marye had sought admission to Miss May Garnett sister in law of Ashby bricks were flung at the Garnett home Woodward arrested him Ashby shot four times on way to the station Marye gravely ill with little hope of recovery
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Newport News
C. Aylett Ashby
E. A. Marye
Woodward
Marye
May Garnett
Ashby
Garnetts
Marge
Who is Wakefield in the Ditton Park leasing case
London reports causing amusement over the Wakefield who rented Ditton park being linked to a Wakefield imprisoned in Massachusetts. Estate agents insist the park was leased to Curtis Wakefield, whose character must satisfy them. Wakefield is believed to have sailed from Southampton to America last Friday week.
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New York
England
Wakefield
Ditton Park
Massachusetts
Londom
The
Tribune
Curtis Wakerf
Curtis Wakefield
Southampton
America
Wholesale murder at Turner's Falls shocks town
Springfield dispatch reports jeweler Louis Bitzer shot his wife, his 6-year-old son, 10-year-old daughter, and his clerk Miss Ida Cullum in Turner's Falls. The boy and Miss Cullum died. Bitzer, about 35, was arrested after the killings linked to recent business worries.
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Springfield
Turner's Falls
Louis Bitzer
Ida Cullum
Miss Cullum
Bitzer
Murder mystery cleared after thirty years in Halifax area
Despatches report the skeleton of man found in Selmah, Hants county, believed to be Murphy murdered about thirty years ago by companion Leary who wished his money. Murphy vanished after a walk with Leary. Leary later died and Murphy’s remains were located on farmland.
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Halifax
N. S
Selmah
Hants County
Wm. Gaetz
Prush
David Rowe
Murphy
Leary
Mary
Cattlemen Killed by Mexican Wood Choppers Near Huachucas
News from Bisbee Arizona reports the killing of George Ashton and Cam Benningfield, noted cattlemen, by Mexican wood choppers in the Huachuca mountains. The dispute began when Benningfield protested holes shot in a tent. The assailants fled toward the border as friends pursued them.
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Bisbee
Ariz
George Ashton
Cam Benningfield
Huachuca Mountains
Benningfield
Ayer Cherry Pectoral Ad Promotes Cough Cure
An old advertisement warns chronic coughs lead to serious chest illnesses and urges using Ayer’s Cherry Pectoral. It lists prices 25c, 50c, and $1.00 and credits J.C. Ayer Co. of Lowell, Massachusetts.
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Ayer
J.C. Ayer
Lowell
Mass
Warships sought by Chile and Argentina with Brazilian buy
New York reports both nations seek battleships from Britain. Chile reportedly acquired two torpedo boat destroyers under Brazil’s order, built on the Thames and likely to launch soon. Argentina also aims for a large cruiser at Elswick, but delivery is not until next summer.
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New York
Chile
Argentina
Great Britain
London
The
Tribune
Thames
Brazil
Elswick
Honor for Funston in Dakota command plan
The Pioneer Press reports Brig. Gen. Fred Funston may be named commandant of the department of the Dakotas with headquarters in St. Paul after returning from the Philippines. The choice reportedly lies between Funston and Gen. Kobbe, though Kobbe does not desire the post.
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St. Paul, Minn
Pioneer Press Today
Fred Funston
Philippines
Department of the Dakotas
St. Paul
Funston
Kobbe
London Dispatch Shows Boer Losses and Prizes
Lord Kitchener's weekly budget from Johannesburg reports since December 23, 35 Boers killed, 5 wounded, 237 captured and 51 surrendered. De Wet’s losses in attacks near Dargell and Firman put at roughly 50 killed and 5 wounded. De Wet remains near Langberg. Col Spence and Col Plumer contact Britz commandos, taking 27 prisoners. Gen Bruce Hamilton linked with Grobelaar near Marydale on December 23. four Boers fled and 27 were captured.
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London
Lord Kitchener
Johanniesburg
de Wet
Dargell
Firman
Langberg
Col. Spence
Col Plumer
Britz
Bruce Hamilton Cae
Grobela
Marydale
Republican Conference Expected Friday Night Meeting
Republican council members plan an informal Friday night gathering to discuss candidates as the current city government winds down its duties. The new administration takes over Monday, with one more committee session planned and out of town guests invited for inauguration events.
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Committee On Accounts
Saunders Buried After City Superintendent’s Funeral
The funeral of Robert V. Saunders, late city institutions superintendent, was held at his Chelmsford Street home and proceeded to St. Patrick’s church for a high Mass. The ceremony drew city officials, clergy from Lowell and Boston, and many mourners. A lengthy procession of 60 carriages moved to St. Patrick’s Cemetery after services, with a large floral tribute display honoring the late official.
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Robert V. Saunders
Chelmsford Street
Mr. Saunders
Lawrence J. Tighe
Sacred Heart Church
St. Patrick's Church
Lowell
Boston
Edward F. Saunders
St. Peter's Church
Fr. McHugh
Hickey
Foxboro
James A. Walsh
McMannon
Winchester
Professor Bond
Schmidt
Daniel S. O'Brien
Nora Murphy
Dimon
Carmichael
Desmarais
Fr d Rourke
Frank McMahon
William P. McCarthy
David Donaldson
James Courtney
Edward Brady
Daniel Crowley
Michael Donohue
Michael Mahoney
William Fitzgerald
Thomas Sullivan
George W. Enright
Daniel Murphy
Market Street
Central
Gorham Streets
St. Patrick's Cemetery
Bob
William McCarthy
B. J. Dunn
E. Commerford
P. J. O’brien
Adeline Scanlon
Lillian Smith
John J. Dawson
John J. McManmon
James Hearn
Body of Nell Cropsey Arrives for Brooklyn Funeral
The body arrived from Elizabeth City North Carolina and was taken to New Utrecht Cemetery Brooklyn for interment. The funeral service at the grave was led by Rev. Alfred M. Brush of the New Utrecht Dutch Reformed Church. Andrew G Cropsey of Brooklyn, uncle of the deceased, accompanied the remains.
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New York
Nell Cropsey
Elizabeth City
N. C
Andrew G. Cropsey
Brooklyn
New Utrecht Cemetery
Alfred M. Brush
New Utrecht
Dutch Reformed Church
German Steamer Clara Wrecked Near Hoi Han Island
The German steamer Clara was wrecked near Hoi Han Island Hai Nan. Forty two crew were saved by the French steamer Hanoi. Missing are Capt Alderup three officers four European passengers and eleven Chinese passengers.
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Hong Kong
Clara
Hoi Han
Hai Nan
Hanoi
Alderup
Highland Congregational Church New Year Prayer Meeting
The Highland Congregational church plans a New Year prayer meeting tomorrow morning at 9 o'clock. Members are invited to join for spiritual observance and communal reflection.
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Highland Congregational Church
Idle and Assault Cases Highlight Lakeview Court
William Moughan, known for idleness and frequenting saloons, faced Judge Hadley on two charges. He received six months for being disorderly and two months for drunkenness after Bridget Etchell testified of an unprovoked assault. An appeal was filed. Other nearby cases included larceny claims and drunkenness fines, with various defendants sentenced or awaiting hearings.
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William Moughan
Lakeview Avenue
Hadley
Moughan
Lowell
Benjamin F. Donnelly
Panama stockholders urged to sell canal property
Paris dispatch notes M Banau Varilla urges Panama Canal Co to make a clear bid by January 7 to sell its property for 40 million dollars or to inform the isthmian commission that it can fix a fair purchase price as per the recent report. The appeal follows calls to fund canal work and criticizes reopening negotiations with Washington.
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Washington
Isthmian Commission
Panama
Sacred Heart College Destroyed by Fire in Cohoes
Albany December 31 The Sacred Heart college attached to St. Joseph's church Cohoes was totally destroyed and St. Ann's convent adjoining it badly damaged by a fire last night. Loss about 60000. An overheated boiler is believed to have caused the blaze. Aid to fight the conflagration came from Troy. The college was the largest in the Albany diocese and 700 students were thrown out.
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Albany
N. Y
Sacred Heart College
St. Joseph's Church
Cohoes
St. Ann’s Convent
Troy
Central Savings Bank to buy First National building
Directors voted to purchase the First National bank building as part of a consolidation. The First bank will enter the new arrangement next week, and Central will vacate its current quarters. The exact price remains undisclosed and the move will occur between Saturday night and Monday morning.
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Central Savings Bank
First National Bank
First Bank
Central Bank
First Baptist Sunday School Elects New Officers
The annual meeting elected Henry J. Tibbetts as Superintendent with George H. Taylor Frank L. Bowen and Oriane E. Pevey as assistant superintendents Elizabeth M. Graham as secretary Madge Hardy as assistant secretary and Melvin Bancroft as treasurer Receipts for the year were about 545 and attendance was noted
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First Baptist Sunday School
Henry J. Tibbetts
George H. Taylor
Frank L. Bowen
Oriane E. Pevey
Elizabeth M. Graham
Madge Hardy
Melvin Bancroft
Sun day school marks Tibbetts twenty years as head
The note states that 15 of the 800 is the milestone celebrating Superintendent Tibbetts entering his 20th year leading the Sunday school.
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Tibbetts
Sibyl Sanderson Engaged to French Comte in Paris
A Philadelphia report to the Herald says soprano Sibyl Sanderson has announced her engagement to Comte Henri de Fitz James, an officer in the French territorial army and son of Edouard Duc de Fitz James. The wedding is planned in Paris late in January.
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New York
Herald
Philadelphia
Mme. Sibyl Sanderson
Comte Henri de Fitz James
Paris
Edouard Duc de Fitz James
Berwick
Fire Damages Freight Shed in South Boston
Three alarms sounded at 11 o'clock for a threatening blaze in freight shed No 5 of the New York New Haven and Hartford Railroad in South Boston. The fire was quickly controlled but the shed suffered heavy damage.
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Boston
N. Y
N. H
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Sibyl Sanderson
Appleton National
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Fred H. Ela
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Fred A. Buttrice
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