Roosevelt to Act as Arbitrator in Venezuela Row
Rumors in Washington say President Roosevelt agreed to arbitrate the Venezuela dispute, despite objections from Secretary of State John Hay. The plan involved The Hague, European powers, and potential seizure of customs revenues, with Castro seeking Roosevelt as sole arbiter and the United States warned of entanglement in Latin American affairs.
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Roosevelt
Washington
John Hay
United States
Venezuela
Bunsry Cormorants
Government of
Hague Tribunal
Great Britain
Germany
Hague Court
Castro
Bowen
Hay
Jemue
George Dewey
Europe
Latin- America
Von Bulow Seeks War Blockade Policy on Venezuela
German Chancellor Von Bulow outlines a drastic step for Venezuela, seizing ships and moving to a naval blockade. He signals no distinction for neutrals and hints at a broader war posture, while noting disputes over Monroe Doctrine claims and conflicting blockade dates from London and Port of Spain amid Washington scrutiny.
Germany Denies Intent to Seize Margarita Island
The German embassy in Washington denies any designs on Margarita Island or other Venezuelan territory. It states Germany seeks only to resolve claims against the Caracas government and to address indignities to German citizens. The assurance was conveyed by Ambassador Von Holleben and accepted by Washington as good faith, with no aggression implied.
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Inkham
Mawiz Kemps
New York City
Petterson
Atwater
Minn
Lydia
Pinkham
Lydia EB
Pinkham Medicine Co
Lynn
Mass
Ad Silrere
United States
Castrelas
Venezuela
Washington
Germany
Margarita Island
Margaritateland
Venezuelan
Hia
Caracas
State Department
von Holleben
Berlin
Legacy of generous Nebraska farmer distributes wealth to poor
Benjamin W. Gist, a prosperous Nebraska farmer, inherited forty nine thousand dollars and, in a bold act, handed out twenty cent pieces to schoolchildren and the elderly. He spread coins to crowds and ultimately gave away all his fortune, declaring himself well pleased. Demographic notes show rapid urban growth in Eden, New York, and Utah cotton industry details.
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Hfs
Benjamin W. Gist
Nebraska
Carnegie's Generous Offer to Philharmonic
Walter Damrosch states Andrew Carnegie offered $600000 to perpetuate the Philharmonic if others matched, aiming for a permanent fund of $1000000.
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Carnegie
Walter Damrosch
Philharmonic Orchestra
Andrew Carnegie
Friendly With the President and a Maine Guide
A half dozen senators visited President Roosevelt to discuss an upcoming appointment and found him more eager to converse about Bill Sewall of Maine. The exchange led to a remark that the guide is a friend and the president’s sole correspondent on the matter.
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Roosevelt
Bill" Sewall
Maine
Bill
United
Theo
King Edward’s Messengers Carry Royal Letters Daily
Report notes King Edward often sends private letters via standard post with two or more messengers departing London daily to deliver the king’s confidential mail. The absence of public documents bearing his signature being mailed is emphasized.
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Edward
London
Crasity of Pigees Gheeting During Albany Hearing
A garbled report covers an Albany hearing on a bill to ban live pigeon shooting. It notes a master, Horace Bendoren, testifying about wounded pigeons found near a school chapel and residents discovering maimed birds on windowsills and doorsteps. References to heart rates and odd phrases appear as garbled text. It also mentions Mrs. Roth M. Crocker, a New England writer, turning eighty and notes about Uncle Tom’s Cabin and a novel tied to the theme.
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Albany
Impa
Horace
Bendoren
Paul Whol
Garten City
Thair Howees
Mra. Roth M. Crockeer
New England
Gaston
de Stowe
Mra. Crocker
Pre Tieely
Mra Mowe
Most Costly Posewal of Alexander the Great
An account describes a lavish burial for Alexander the Great with a golden coffin, costly aromatics, a diadem on the head, and a funeral car heavy enough to require eighty four extra mules over a year to transport from Babylon to Moeligious Controversy Tabowed. It mentions a Roman Catholic note and a servant ball, with dignified exchanges about religious controversy.
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Alexander the Great
Alexander
Babylon
McDonald Gift for Agricultural College Named Donor
Sir William McDonald, noted philanthropist from Canada, donated £125,000 to establish an agricultural college, a landmark in supporting agricultural education and research. The bequest underscores his commitment to advancing rural development and higher learning in Canada.
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Canadian Philanthropier
William McDonald
Dodd's Kidney Pills Credited By Sufferers In Ads
An advertisement touts Dodd's Kidney Pills as a cure for kidney trouble citing a testimonial from J B Cunningham who reports strong relief after use. The piece also notes cranberry production figures for 1901 and references a Johns Hopkins lecture by Dr Danis C Gilman criticizing short term institutions.
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Cabbel
Kana
Kansas
Dodd
J. B. Cunningham
Wals
Mr. Cunningham
Leeries Ehert
Danis C. Gilman
Johns Hopkins University
Metric System Adoption Stirs Trade Benefits and Health Claims
The article argues that membranes remain inflamed regardless of treatment and touts The Metric System as the sole remedy. It notes metric adoption is spreading in Great Britain and the United States and urges manufacturers to embrace metric dimensions for freer foreign trade.
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Great Britain
United States
Early Earl of Benfield Inherits Titles Young
A two year old becomes Earl of Benfield and inherits two viscountcies and two baronies, though lacks any land to sustain the dignities. The peers who hold barren titles face the issue of inheritance and title without estates.
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Assong
Earl of
Benfield
Maintein
Texas Leads World in Rice Production, 190% Report
Government report highlights Texas as top global rice producer. Notes high quality rice along the M K and T railway line near Jandy in the Siste. James Barker, Genl Pass Agent, M K and T Ry, offers an Texas related book on request. Also mentions French free admission of petroleum briquettes used as coal substitute.
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Texas
James Barker
Gen'l Pass
Wainwright Bidg
THOM WHO HAVE TRIED IT Defiance Cold Water Perfumes Not Equal
Defiance Cold Water offers quantity and quality that surpasses rival brands. Other brands dilute fragrance with inferior gully UWca, while perfumes of ancient origin rely on alcoholic scents. early forms date back to the fourteenth century.
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Thom
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