German naval action seizes Venezuelan ships in La Guayra harbor
German crews from the cruisers Vineta and Falke boarded vessels the Margarita Os sunn Tutumo and General Crespo with revolvers, forced crews ashore, smashed equipment, and towed ships from harbor. British cruiser Retribution then compelled Venezuelan crews off and towed out the vessels, which vanished from sight by morning amid claims of sinkings and food theft from the captured steamers.
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Vineta
Falke
Margarita
Rayo
Venezuela
Ecuador
Ossun
Retribution
General Crespo
Tutumo
la Guayra
Curacao
Trinidad
Restaurador Captured by German Cruiser Vineta
The German cruiser Vineta captured near Guanta the Venezuelan gunboat Restaurador, formerly George J. Goulds yacht Atlanta. A crew from the Vineta boarded the Restaurador and the ship was sent to Trinidad for custody.
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Ioo Guatra
Pec
Vineta
Guanta
Venezuela Withdrawals Signal Aggressive Stance in Venezuela Crisis
Washington reports say Venezuela ordered consuls abroad to withdraw from British and German possessions as President Castro hardens line. The State Department and President Roosevelt weigh arbitration options and possible U S mediation under the Hague tribunal while Britain and Germany align, Monroe Doctrine fears rise.
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New York Times
Washington
State Department
Port of Spain
Trinidad
States Department
United States
Smith
Venezuela
Castro
Bowen
Roosevelt
Lay
Hay
Caracas
London
Berlin
la Guayra
Europe
Jast
Germany
England
Great Britain
Cullom
Senate Committee On Foreign Relations
German blockade to stay until Venezuela pays due amount
Berlin dispatch reports Foreign Office will maintain the blockade until Venezuela fulfills debt payments. Castro allegedly has funds. German officials avoid public comment while fearing sensationalist American press. Keational Liberal Ki Paasche hopes amicable settlement under Monroe doctrine stance. EU asserts no European enforcement.
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Specia
NEW York Times
Berlin
Foreign Office
Venezuela
Castro
Washington Adminment
Germany
United States
Ki Paasche
Keational
Liberal Party
Estener
Europe
Internaifrine
United
Demands from Britain and Germany on Venezuela
Reports from Caracas detail two ultimatums issued to Venezuela by Britain and Germany regarding war claims. British notes demand immediate compensation for British subjects and related losses, plus joint German demand for settlement of German claims. Germany asserts international law support for claims and seeks prompt payment of 1,718,815 bolivars 67 centimes, arguing Venezuela must answer for prewar acts.
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Caracas
Venezuela
la Guayra
Ban Righ
Trinidad
Sefior Lopez Baralt
Republic
Republic of Colombia
Colombia
France
Spain
Federal High Court
Weet Eere
Congress
Jewithna Haa
Germany
von Pilgrim-Baltazzi
Teller Discusses Venezuelan Situation and Cuba Policy
Senator Henry M. Teller of Colorado spoke at the Fifth Avenue Hotel on foreign affairs and Cuba. He urged extending the Monroe Doctrine to deter foreign interference in South America and praised Cuba’s wealth and defense expenditures while predicting its survival if left alone.
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Colorado
Fifth Avenue
State Department
Department
Venezuela
Diaz
Mexico
Cuba
Teller
United States
Quay
Arizona
New Mexico
Oklahoma
Pennsylvania
Elkins
West Virginia
Julius Caesar Burrows
Michigan
Burrows
Delegate Elkins
States debate Europe 2 Monroe Doctrine and Philippines rights
Berlin dispatch notes that the Associated Press says the U S should define rights to the Philippines and whether Europe should adopt a second Monroe Doctrine. The report clarifies that no agreement was reached with Germany or Britain on landing troops in Venezuela.
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Europe
America
Philippines
Associated Press
Berlin
United States
Great Britain
Venezuela
Demand on Santo Domingo Forces Port Dues Decree Withdrawal
In Santo Domingo on December 13 Minister Powell formally demands the Dominican government withdraw the decree altering port dues. If not conceded, the United States claims Clyde Line $300,000 and recognizes other rights for the company. The Dominican government resists the demand amid a vigorous dispute.
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Santo Domingo
Republic of Santo Domingo
Powell
Clyde Line
United States
Railways Transform Humble Vera Cruz Region Amid Tropical Scenery
The article tours the Vera Cruz region as new rail lines connect the West Indies with South America, opening Cordoba to Tehuantepec travel. It highlights scenery from palm groves to snow peaks, growing trade in rubber and cattle, and notes poor sanitation and disease among railway laborers.
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Vera Cruz
Mexico
San Francisco
Cordoba
Oaxaca
Tropics
Palm Jungles
Uplands
New York
Philadelphia
Tehuantepec
Gulf of Mexico
Pacific Ocean
Pereza
West Indies
South America
Coatacoalcos
Gulf
Salina Cruz
Pacific
Terra Blanca
Papalo
Rio Blanca
Switzerland
Mason
Alfred Bishop Mason
Republic
Michoacan
Mexico City
Cuba
Yucatan
Campeachy
Winnipeg
Havana
Beelzebub
Our Lady of Guadaloupe
New Vera Cruz
Wheelman Pearson
London
United States
Jamaica
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Alaska Sable and Scarfs From C. C. Shayne Manufacturer
C. C. Shayne, a manufacturer on 42d Street near 6th Avenue, offers sable muffs in various prices from 12 to 25 dollars and scarves from 15 to 25 dollars. Full fashionable length boas range 35 to 70 dollars and 75 to 250 dollars.
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C. C. Shayne
Sts
6Th Av
Alaska
Florentines
Victorines
Shayne
Bway
Incompatability Blamed for Couple's Divorce
The Baltimore Herald quotes a public comment on a divorce citing incompatibility of temper as the cause for the splitting couple. It contrasts it with incompatibility of income and out-go as alternative fault.
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Baltimore Herald
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