Revolt in Venezuela strains Germany relations and curtails rail traffic
Reports from Willemstad say Castro's government faces a widening revolt across Venezuela with Coro Barquisi meto and San Juan de Los Moros seized by rebels. General Mendoza fled pursuit and remains near San Juan. Telecommunication lines are cut as Matos brings munitions on Ban Righ. The German railroad traffic was suspended amid insurrection threats, provoking a protest from Berlin.
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Willemstad
Curacon
Haytien
Carecas
Venezuela
Castro
Coro
Talcon
Barquisimeto
Lara
Cuman
Carupano
Barcelona
Bermudez
Domingo Monagas
Luciano Mendoza
Carabobo
la Victoria
San Juan de Los Moros
Antonio Fernandez
Senor Matos
Bon High
Margarita
Caribbean Sea
Caracas
Germany
Mendoza’s Rebel March Fails Across Venezuelan Fronts
General Luciano Mendoza, president-elect of Carabobo, led a doomed rebellion against President Castro. He fled from La Victoria to San Juan de las Moros, then to Villa de Cura where government troops routed him. With forty followers he pressed toward rugged mountains before again being defeated near Ortiz on December 24.
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Caracas
Venezuela
Haytien
Luciano Mendoza
Caragobo
Castro
la Victoria
San Juan de Las Cura
Vbmai
San Juan de Las Moros
Villa de Cura
Miranda
la Puerta
Mendoza
Ortiz
Report of Gen Otis Highlights Desertions and Prison Space
The Otis annual report from Chicago outlines rising desertions in the lake department and a need for more confinement space. It notes 125 prisoners across posts, mostly for desertion, and 20,229 enlistment applicants with 5,196 accepted. Navy enlistments reached 1,140 versus 976 last year.
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Chicago
Elwell
Otis
Department of the Lakes
Chaffee Denies Discord Between Civil and Military in Philippines
Manila December report quotes General Chaffee denying friction between civil and military authorities in the Philippine archipelago. He says harmony exists, citing habeas corpus case of Oakley Brooks as the only near friction, resolved to both sides’ satisfaction. He praises relations with Taft Wright and other commissioners.
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Chaffee
Manila
General Chaffee
Associated Press
Elvic
Philppine
Oakley Brooks
Taft
Wright
Philippine Archipelago
Opposed to Irrigation by Wyoming Ranchers
Perrin T. Millburn of Lusk Wyoming, claiming kinship with Buffalo exposition head John G. Millburn, says Wyoming ranchers oppose national irrigation. He argues cattlemen prefer grazing ranges for grass wealth, and fears ranges would be homesteaded for farming, with irrigation only for individuals who want it.
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Sioux City
Perrin T. Millburn
Lask
Wyo
John G. Millburn
Wyoming
Millburn
New Light on the Mystery Salt Lake Murder Cleared Up
Salt Lake police gain a crucial clue in the James R. Hyas murder case with a found thirty eight caliber revolver near Thirteenth South and State street. It was traced to a second hand store and linked to Peter Mortensen, who denies involvement while authorities pursue the case. In Topeka a pro Boer meeting drew two thousand, urging arbitration by the U S president and the Danish ruler. messages were sent to London.
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Salt Lake
Utah
James RK. Hyas
Thirteenth South
State Street
Peter Mortensen
Mortensen
England
Topeka
Ixan
United States
Denrsark
London
David Overmeyer
J. K. Hudson
Roosevelt Cannot Preside Over 1904 Olympics
President Roosevelt declines to preside at the Chicago games of 1904 in a communication to Baron Cauberlin, saying it will not be possible to attend though he takes keen interest in the contests that will feature the event.
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Washington, D. C
Baron Cauberlin
Chicago
Roosevelt
Paris
Baron Couberlin
Roogevelt
Four Dead in Wreck Northwestern Train Collision
A Chicago and Northwestern wreck near Mauta, TI, killed four and injured many as a through Omaha passenger section collided with a freight train at speed. George Rodio of Omaha died from injuries, his wife perished at a hospital. Council Bluffs residents B O Nichols and Grace Stewart among those impacted. Ells Duncan, a Chicago Pullman porter, was killed instantly. Nebraskans were among the injured as rescue efforts followed the blaze amid charred remains.
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George Radle
Omaha
Northwestern
Mauta
Chicago & Northwestern
Wire
George Rodio
Thirty-second Avenue
Omeha
Omahe
B. O. Nichols
Council Bluffs
Ellis Duncan
Chicago
Pullman Porter
Duncan
Rudio
St. Luka’s Hospital
Grace Stewart
Council Bluits
Nichols
Dekalb
Mr. Nichols
Shaw Accepts Roosevelt Offer as Treasury Secretary
Des Moines Iowa December 30 Governor Shaw received a letter from President Roosevelt not a formal tender but indicates the offer by Senator Allison is final if accepted. Shaw expects to travel to Washington New Year day for about ten days and will return to present his biennial message to the legislature and assume duties soon after settling in Washington.
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Des Moines
Shaw
Roosevelt
Washington
Denmark Slow to Close Deal on West Indies Sale
Washington reports no new developments in the proposed sale of the Danish West Indies to the United States. Negotiations have stalled as Denmark hesitates to finalize terms, and no plebiscite request has been communicated to the State Department.
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Washington
Danish West Indies
United States
Denmark
Copenhagen
State Department
Peace talks held with Argentina protocol dispute
Washington cables report that Argentine foreign minister in Santiago told the Chilean minister of foreign affairs that Argentina cannot accept all terms of the previously signed protocol. Senor Infante, the Chilean chargé d affaires, states there is no truth in claims of changes to the protocol, and that no alteration has been made by Chile.
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Washington
Senor Infante
Santiago
Cinegn
German Naval Move Threatens Venezuela Amid Warship Gathering
Washington reports German warships near Venezuela and many foreign vessels in the area as Berlin moves to coerce Caracas. Officials discuss a possible blockade of ports at La Guaira and Maracaibo to deny food imports, with Germany citing debt collection and temporary occupation. President Castro signals readiness, but Venezuela keeps defensive plans and specific measures undisclosed.
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Washington
Venezuela
Germany
United States
la Guayra
Maracaibo
Castro
Reducing Rates 10 Coast Tariff Revisions Move Forward
Northern Pacific and Great Northern plan new tariff sheets from St Paul to the Pacific coast with lower through rates and fewer discriminations. Rate clerks have worked over two months on the revision, aiming for radical local-rate changes to ease shipper complaints. Both railroads anticipate voluntary rate reductions based on higher earnings and traffic growth.
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Northern Pacific
Great Northern
ST. Paul
Northern Pacific Wll
Pacific Coast
Live Stock Market Prices From Omaha and Kansas City
Summary of livestock activity with Omaha quotes showing cattle, hogs, and sheep advancing amid light runs and strong demand. Kansas City markets followed with cattle and hogs higher, noting ranges for native steers, cows, calves, and hog classes, plus specific lamb and sheep figures.
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South Omaha
Baonas City
Parkers
Kansas City
Texas
Ight
Chauncey Denew Marries at United States Consulate Nice
Senator Chauncey M Denew and Miss May Palmer wed in a civil ceremony at the United States consulate in Nice. Witnesses included Baron von Andre Count de Sers and James Gordon Bennett. Additional guests noted and plans announced for two religious ceremonies with a guard of honor from the USS Albany.
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United Bites
Nice
Chauncey M. Denew
Miss May Palmer
United States
Baron von Andre
Baron de Cantalause
James Gordon Bennett
Count de Sers
Palmer
Countess de Sers
Baroness von Andre
Depew
Notre Dame
Episcopal Church
Albany
Governor Shaw May Succeed Gage as Treasury Secretary
Washington reports Gov Shaw is likely to take the treasury post in mid February or early March as Secretary Gage nears retirement. President Truman is said to want Wilson to stay in the cabinet despite rumors of Coburn or others being considered.
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Washington
Shaw
Secretary of the Treasury
Gage
White House
James Wilson
Wilson
F. D. Coburn
Miles Resumes Duties in War Department
Washington December 28 General Miles resumed his duties in charge of the army at his War Department office. He plans to accept the situation with grace and will not escalate the controversy. The move is not expected to alter his prearranged plans for the future.
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Miles
Washington
Army
War Department
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