Venezuelan blockade raised sparks joy in ports
News from La Guayra Caracas and Willemstad report the blockade officially lifted. The Tribune sailed to Trinidad as crowds cheered across ports including Curacao. Venezuelan authorities prepared to quell any rebellion while ships moved coffee cargoes toward the United States.
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Caracas
Tribune
Thorities
la Guayra
Rinidad
Zenejan
Coro
Higuerete
Esterday
Willemstad
Curacoa
Ueia
United States
Minister Bowen to Draft Protocols With Unallied Powers
Washington reports Minister Bowen will immediately begin drafting protocols with unallied powers to settle citizen claims stemming from Venezuelan conflicts in Quela and Guayra. Berlin text notes German and Venezuelan agreements on cash or guaranteed payments tied to 1898 civil war claims, with specifics on timing and guarantees.
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Washington
Bowen
Quela
Uniteds
Mir
Via
Guayra
Venezuela
Li Guayra
Germany
Berlin
Ister Bowen
Ven 1
Willer
Arantee
Baron von Sternburg
Petuclan
Wger
Peace negotiations and notes reach Venezuela accord
In Washington on February 17 Senor Augusta informs the Venezuelan charge d affaires that peace talks among the allied powers are advancing. Bowen meets with the British ambassador and later reports to Secretary Hay on the progress of the peace protocol. The Italian and German representatives prepare papers aligning with the British framework. The three conventions differ in phrasing but share core provisions, including a cash payment schedule of 27560 dollars under the British plan and staggered dates for the German and Italian plans.
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Ington
Venezuela
Augusta
Evi
Emsls
Bowen
Briassador
Secy
It All Means From Bowen and Allies Notes
On Feb 14 the negotiators prepared an addendum interpreting protocols. The plan outlines 0 percent of total income and distribution of LaGuayra and Isabella receipts. Payments begin March 1 and continue through the month with due dates set accordingly.
Jury Disagrees in Indiana Ghouls Case Against Dr Alexander
In Indianapolis, February 17, after forty eight hours the jury failed to reach a verdict in the case against Dr J C Alexander. The final ballot showed seven acquittal and five for conviction, with eight to four on the next ballot. State counsel have not decided new steps. Jurors cite questions over whether Alexander knew the body of Rose Neidlinger had been unlawfully removed from the grave. Insanity of Cantrell drew little discussion.
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Dr. Alexander
Indianapolis
Alexander
Rose Neidlinger
Cour
Cantrell
Fraud turf operator arrests shock Cedar Rapids investors
Chicago February 17 Harry Brolaski M J Bock and Matty Wooden were arrested in police raids on fraudulent turf investment schemes and held in bonds of 500 each Mason an Thompson freed Preparations for postoffice turf prosecutions Investors H A Smith and John Reed Cedar Rapids Ia say they lost 1300 with Brolaski Peter F Kiel Marion Ind claims a syndicate of thirty Marion residents with over 4000 invested accuses Brolaski of 475 in false pretenses
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Chicago
Harry Brolaski
M. J Bock
Matty Wooden
Mason An Thompson
Postoffic Department
H. A. Smith
John Reed
Cedar Rapies
Bryan Would Not Seek Democratic Nomination Again
William J. Bryan told the Evening Telegram he would not be a candidate for the Democratic presidential nomination this year or any year. He emphasized he is a plain worker in the party and content to remain in the ranks, citing trust, imperialism, tariff, and money as pressing issues for the next campaign. He also declined to discuss possible successors or other candidates.
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New York
Evening Telegram
William J. Bryan
Bryan
Congress
Lorenz On America Sees Diet Behind U S Health
Vienna notes Dr Lorenz, famed for bloodless surgery, praises American vigor and beauty of women while questioning why pies and sauces do not ruin health. He plans a return to the United States to study the secret of American immunity to gastric excess, inviting fellow Viennese physicians to join.
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Vienna
Lorenz
America
United States
Dr. Lorenz
London Court Etiquette Clashes With Theft Of Silverware
A London report notes that at major court events women are increasingly seen concealing cakes from tables, a practice tied to theft of valuables. Instances include lace, jewels, fur wraps, and even a diamond necklace found at a queen’s ball, with some items never recovered.
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London
Ashe
Lord Chamberlain
Four Saloons And Drug Stores Smashed In Topeka By Boise
Topeka Kansas February 17 four plate glass windows in key saloons and two drug stores were smashed with an ax by Blanche Boise a Carrie Nation follower. She was arrested and jailed after her latest act.
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Topeka
Kas
Kansas Avenue
Blanche Boise
Carrie Nation
Miss Boise
Parker
Littlefield Bill Reported to Senate Amid Tight Vote
Washington feb 18 senate judiciary committee reported the Littlefield anti trust bill with key amendments to sections 6 and 7. The substitutions expand the interstate commerce instrumentality ban and set conditions on new corporations including capital stock rules. A five year jail or 5000 fine or both applies to those who aid violations. Only two votes against final reporting. Nelson proposed merger ban but it failed.
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Washington
Senate Committee On Judiciary
Senate
House
Senate Committee
United States
Hoar
Nelson
McComas
Bacon
Pettus
Turner
Blackburn
Culberson
Platt
Connecticut
Clark
Wyoming
Fairbanks
Indiana
Simon
Depew
Senate Busy as Indian Funds and Depot Bills Pass
Washington reports the Senate fast tracking Indian appropriation measures with a pro rata disbursement to Omaha Indians, a Genoa school water plant grant, and a depot maintenance funding. Other action includes district appropriations to conference, a statehood vote timing resolution, Isle of Pines status inquiry, and currency bill debates. House observes pension day amid currency rule debates and automatic couplers approval.
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Washington
Senate
Bilt
Millard
Secretary of the Interior
Nebraska
Genoa
Omaha
District of Columbia
Quay
Isle of Pines
Lodge
Philippines
Dubois
House
Dalzell
Committee On Rules
Cannon
Explosion at Fostoria factory kills eight workers
An explosion at the Peter & Fox magazine cane factory in Fostoria Ohio on February 17 left eight dead and four injured. The plant, a $5,000 fire loss, stored a large stock of high explosives for making caps. Names listed include Joseph Burdge John Hazen Burnell and several unknown girls and workers. Rescue teams fought flames to recover bodies as the building burned.
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Fostoria
O. Fostoria
Peter & Fox Magazine
Thestead
Joseph Burdge
John Hazen
Burnell
Lva Spence
Murphy
Senators Sons in Assault Charge Shocks West Virginia
Kanawha and Hocking Coal chief John Widener and sons of two U.S. senators, Dan Hanna and W A Clark Jr, stand accused of assaulting WV legislator W G Caldwell after a legislative ball. Caldwell, battered, was taken to his hotel. warrants await and inter-state requisitions are planned. Caldwell plans to attend session. Winder statement says a driver invited them for a ride, an abuse claim followed by a single strike, with no arrest intent.
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Dan Hanna
W. A. Clark, Jr
West Virginia
Charleston
W. Va
John Widener
Kanawha and Hocking Coal Company
Senator Hanna
Ohio
W. A. Clark
Senator Clark
W. G. Caldwell
Caldwell
Widener
Columbus
Hanna
Clark
John H. Winder
Associated Press
Blame Baer for Strike by National Civic Federation
New Yorkers linked with the National Civic Federation challenge Baer's Philadelphia strike commission remarks claiming the federation did hear operator reports and urged concessions. Oscar S. Strauss, on the federation’s executive council, says the group did all it could to settle the dispute and that concessions might have ended the coal strike.
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National Civic Federation
New York
Philadelphia
Baer
Oscars. Strauss
Federation
One Burns to Death in Tarentum Fire
A fire in Tarentum Pennsylvania early today destroyed seven frame residences on Fifth Avenue. One child, Ray O Craig aged 12, died from cremation and D J Craig and Hope Craig aged 8 face likely deaths while Mrs D J Craig Shirley Craig and others suffer serious injuries. D J Craig will die and Hope and Shirley may die as the flames forced the Craig family to jump from second story windows. Loss estimated at 95000 dollars.
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Tarentum
Ray O. Craig
D. J. Craig
Hope Craig
Shirley Craig
Craig
Fifth Avenue
T Ie
Pope Will Be 100, Claims Pope's Physician
Berlin February 17 The Tageblatt reports an Rome interview with Pope Leo XIIs physician Professor Lazzoni affirming the pope is in excellent health. He says the pontiff grows older yet stronger yearly and predicts he will live to be 100 years old and continue to enjoy life despite occasional bourgeoning discomfort.
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Leo Xiili
Berlin
Rome
Professor Lazzoni
Leo XII
Seven Injured in Southern Pacific Limited Derailment
Eastbound Southern Pacific Limited No 2 traveling sixty five miles per hour derailed in Reno Nevada after rails spread. Two engines and three cars toppled into a 15 foot ditch. Five people were slightly injured and two seriously eight injured total. Helena Carson of San Francisco among the slight injuries. Other names not yet obtained.
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Reno
Nev
Southern Pacific
England's Little Wars Expedition in Nigeria Victory Report
London February 17 Advices from Nigeria say the British punitive expedition commanded by Colonel Morland with 1200 men occupied Sane February after sharp fighting. Two British officers and twelve privates wounded. Three hundred of the enemy killed. The city remained unharmed as Emir Kano fled to Sokoto with 1000 horsemen.
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Nigeria
London
Morland
Sane
Emir Kano
Sokoo
Elkins rebate bill passes house by wide margin
Washington feb 16 the Elkine rebate bill passed the house 241 to 6. Democrats Cochran de Armons Glass Hooker Klutz and Neville voted no. The rules committee favored a special order amid debate over the bill, Richardson protested lack of emergency. The interstate commerce committee urged stronger anti rebate provisions citing railroads and the Kansas City Chicago beef cases. The minority urged adopting Littlefield bill features as stronger reform.
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Washington
House
Cochran
de Armons
Missouri
Glass
Virginia
Hooker
Mississippi
Klutz
North Carolina
Neville
Nebraska
Committee On Rules
Richardson
William Booth
Salvation Army
Senate
Parnama
Elkins
House Committee On Interstate Commerce
Mann
Illinois
the Generis
Interstate Commerce Committee
Interstate Commerce
Interstate Commerce Commission
Kansas City
Chicago
Dikins
Committee On Interstate and Foreign Commerce
Shackleford
Davey
Adamson
Ryan
Davis
Alabama
Littlefield
First National Bank of Asbury Park Closes Amid Losses
Washington reports the First National Bank of Asbury Park was closed by the comptroller of the currency with bank examiner Scofield named receiver. Losses depleted surplus and seriously impaired capital. Monmouth Trust and Safe Deposit, housed in the same building, also closed to prevent a run, with plans to reopen soon amid mounting public excitement in Asbury Park New Jersey.
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National Bank
New Jersey
Washington
First National Bank of
Asbury Park
Scofield
N. J
Monmouth Trust and Safe Deposit Company
First National Bank
Hey
Statehood Bill Hitchhiked to Postal Appropriation
Washington February 16 The senate committee on post offices voted eight to six to amend the postoffice appropriation bill by adding the omnibus statehood bill. The eight in favor were Alkins Mitchell, Penrose, and Democrats Clay Culberson Disiois Simmons Talieferro. The five opposed were Beveridge Deboe Dolliver Lalge and Proctor.
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Quay
Washington
Senate Committee On Post Offices
Postoffice
Alkins
Mitchell
Penrose
Clay
Culberson
Disiois
Simmons
Talieferro
Nays
Beveridge
Deboe
Dolliver
Lalge
Proctor
Tillman on Race War Ushers Fierce New York Speech
South Carolina Senator Tillman delivered a fiery address at the New York Press Club dinner in the Waldorf Astoria. He asserted Roosevelt opened a charged race debate, urged punishment for criminal acts, warned that Northern whites must share responsibility, and warned of bloodshed if the white population is forced into subjugation by black voters and political power.
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South Carolina
New York
Waldorf- Astoria
William J. Bryan
Mayor Low
Shizuo Rondo
Japan
Walter Damrosch
Senator Tillman
D. EH. Sickles
John Schroers
St. Louis
Roosevelt
North
Hanna
Ireland
Tillman
South
Wealth and race debate fuels New York lectures
Reports from Carnegie Hall and Plymouth Church cover sermons and talks on wealth's power and the race problem in America. John Lancaster Spaulding faults immense fortunes, Bishop Hillis urges moral reform, and Dr. Minot Savage questions equality, evolution, and citizenship while suggesting mixed settlements as a social experiment.
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America
New York
Carnegie Hall
St. Vincent de Paul Society
John Lancaster Spaulding
Peoria
Andrew Carnegie
Bishop Spaulding
Newell Dwight Hillis
Plymouth Church
Brooklyn
Abraham Lincoln
Minot J. Savage
Unitarian Church of the Messiah
Republic
North
South
Cousins Returns After Operations in Chicago
Washington reports Representative Robert G. Cousins of Iowa has returned to the capital after two autumn operations. Surgeons in Chicago declared him sound following a final examination. Sir John Simmons dies in London and Archduchess Elizabeth dies in Vienna on February 14.
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Cousins
Washington
Robert G. Cousins
Iowa
Chicago
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