Turbulent Day in War News and Politics Across The World
Central Asia earthquake devastates communities. Roosevelt hosts first dinner at renovated White House. Miners testify to violence in coal strike. Congress votes favorably on eight hour bill and Philippine currency. Venezuela crisis tensions rise as Hay resists guarantees. Naval actions and blockade developments involve France Holland and Germany. A brutal lynching and a gambling arrest highlight unrest in the era.
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Central Asia
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White House
President Roosevelt plans spring Western trip itinerary
Washington reports President Roosevelt will campaign a Western tour in spring with multiple itineraries. Secretary Cortelyou coordinates options and will join all plans for entertainments and official duties. If conditions ease the trip may last six weeks or more, visiting Chicago Milwaukee St Paul Minneapolis Yellowstone Puget Sound Portland and San Francisco.
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National Calamity From Santa Maria Volcano Eruption
Guatemala City reports a major volcanic eruption causing vast damage and economic collapse. Losses exceed 6.5 million dollars from houses machinery and coffee destruction, with 300 000 quintals of coffee and wide crop ruin. Prices soar and imports become unaffordable amid ongoing activity.
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Guatemala
Santa Maria
New York Doctor Remolds Child Foot After Four Operations
Dr Lorenz in New York successfully repaired a four year old girl’s club foot. He kneaded and twisted the crippled foot to a soft pliable state and molded it to proper form, then applied a plaster cast. The child should use her foot after four or five days, with the cast on for six to seven months before walking. Four congenital displacement operations preceded the final result.
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New York
Lorenz
Lorens
Mail money orders set record at Central Office
New York December 26. Central post office reports mail money order transactions totaling 1 168 741 dollars for Wednesday. The total includes issued money orders domestic and foreign, certificates of deposit to out of town postmasters, and drafts. Incoming Christmas mail expected larger than ever with ships like Cymric and Etruria carrying substantial mail bags.
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Central Post Ofice
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St. Louis
Treasury Secretary's Harlem visit sparks full dress function
Washington December 30 The Secretary of the Treasury visited Harlem in a tuxedo coat amid a stiff law violation row. The President attended a full dress function as part of the event, prompting debate over propriety and West weathering.
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United States
Settlement over Venezuelan crisis rests with Bowen
Washington dispatch reports President Castro delegating full authority to United States Minister Bowen to negotiate with Britain Germany and Italy over the Venezuela dispute. Rebels in the interior increase activity and may be aided by the powers. Bowen to meet ambassadors in Washington. no terms talk on Venezuelan soil.
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Powers Support for Venezuelan Rebels Tied to Allies
Caracas reports say documents seized by Venezuelan authorities link Matos revolutionists to allied demonstrations. Munitions allegedly moved from Willemstad to Venezuelan coast after fleet capture. Ships from Port of Spain, Trinidad, reportedly carried arms to Ciudad Baliver on the Orinoco River with British knowledge.
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St Louis Exposition Stamp Plans Reported by Post Office
Washington December 22 The Post Office Department will study a special issue of stamps for the St Louis Exposition. George H Daniels, noted publicity expert, is expected to have a stamp showing his 24 hour flyer as a speed model following the Empire State Express used previously.
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Post Office Department
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Empire State Express
Arbitration Hopes Rise Over Venezuela Crisis and Castro Responses
The State Department reports growing support for arbitration with Venezuela amid Allied demands. Berlin officials weigh war risks as Venezuela could face a debt recognition of about 15 million. German diplomats warn against broad belligerent action while Dewey's ships await orders to balance Christmas readiness. Moody testifies on navy reforms.
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Iro
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New York
Count Quédt
Berlin
Navy Department
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Moody
House Naval Committee
Relief for settlers on Dalles road lands bill moves forward
Washington December 19 senate public lands committee favorably reports Moody bill to grant settlers on The Dalles military road and adjacent railroad lands credit for residence on new homesteads. Past entries were misclassified by interior department and later deemed private land by the superior court. The bill is expected to pass and be signed by the president.
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Senate Public Lands Committee
Moody
Dalles
Interior Department
Jeschebe Paar
Boxers Break Out Again in Sichuan Province
Mail advices from Changting Sichuan report Melchou and Kaitingfu sealed by siege amid armed forces near the cities. Officials fear insurgents may strike suddenly and troops raided the siege but failed. Pekin says Yang Lu seeks resignation as Li Hung Chang’s successor dies. Empress dowager plans abdication next year.
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Siechuan
China
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Pekin
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Li Hung Chang
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