Venezuela's Gomez forms new cabinet after Castro ouster
Vice President Gomez establishes new Venezuelan government replacing key ministers including Foreign Affairs Dr Paul and Education chief Baldo. Generals Olivares and Ferren lose posts as Aquiles Sturbe named Caracas governor amid unrest. Reported plot to assassinate Fort San Carlos commander in Maracaibo ends with conspirators shot.
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Castro's Farewell Words Stir Venezuelan Crisis
Castro indicts Gomez as temporary successor while urging national unity. Caracas rioters topple statues and burn portraits, signaling the end of Castro's rule. Gomez crafts a new cabinet and asserts control amid defense measures, amid anti Castro sentiment and factional splits. German officials rebuff claims of political intent during Castro's Berlin visit.
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Venezuela
Castro
Gomez
Maine Ships Out in Sealed Order Southward
The battleship Maine sailed from Hampton Roads to an undisclosed southbound destination under sealed orders. Rear Admiral Conway H. Arnold led the move viewed as potentially Venezuela bound to safeguard American lives and property amid unrest concerns.
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Venezuela
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Haiti
King Edward Ends Parliament Seeks Reform For 1910
King Edward closes the current session as Parliament prorogues. The speech notes peace efforts with the United States and Canada, Balkan tensions, and Congo sovereignty. It mentions plans for an Electoral Reform bill in 1910 including questions on foreign and colonial systems, plural voting, women's suffrage, and proportional representation.
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Samoan chiefs threaten independence amid German rule
In Auckland on December 21, native chieftains in German Samoa threaten to hoist an independent Samoan flag when the islands' Parliament reconvenes. They may seek U S or British judgment on the move, contending Germany’s takeover only as protector following the previous parliament's dispersal. Passive resistance is expected. violence not anticipated.
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New Zealand
Queen Alexandra Wishes Salvation Army Leader Speedy Recovery
Queen Alexandra sends a telegram to Gen. William Booth, commander of the Salvation Army, expressing concern after his cataract operation and hope for a full recovery. Doctors say Booth is recovering and should regain sight.
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Orville Wright Plans Paris Trip After Fort Myer Injury
Springfield reports Orville Wright fully recovered from his Fort Myer accident and ready to sail for Paris in about ten days. He and his brother intend to spend the winter in France training men to operate the aeroplane.
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Duma Votes Pension Increase for Army Officers
The Duma adopted by a large majority a bill extending pensions for officers granted during the Russo-Japanese war. Deputy Bezak praised the officers loyal services in suppressing internal disorders, while Deputy Sokoloff challenged him. The session included disorderly scenes briefly settled by leaders, and the Emperor Nicholas telegrams were read as the $8 lists rose then refused and left.
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Nicholas
Ex-Minister Not Libeled in Famine Contract Libel Case
Stakovich, a former Deputy, was acquitted of criminal libel in St Petersburg regarding reports on a 3 million dollar grain contract for famine relief in 1906. Gurko, ex-Assistant Minister of the Interior, sued after dismissal from the ministry in 1908 following the famine scandal.
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Alexander A. Stakovich
M. Gurko
M. Stakovich
Communes Must Go Bill Clears Duma Passage
The Duma adopted the second article of the bill dissolving communal institutions by a large majority. The opposition attacked the provision that communal lands when divided would become personal property of heads of families. Premier Stolypin’s defense last Friday weakened the opposition, which could not force a roll call.
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English insurers settle 1907 Kingston quake claims
London reports English insurance firms agree to pay 85 percent of all 1907 Kingston earthquake and fire claims without adjustment, including costs. Insurers will begin payments totaling over $3,000,000 on December 23 in Kingston.
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Jamaica
London Today
Lisbon council uncovers seven million dollar municipal scandal
The newly elected Municipal Council reports over 7 million dollars missing from Lisbon city accounts. Former Monarchical Councilors admit irregularities, blaming the Government for illegally taking the money.
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Cardinal Lecot to be buried at Bordeaux Cathedral
Government authorizes burial of Cardinal Lecot, Archbishop of Bordeaux, at the Bordeaux Cathedral after his death from brain hemorrhage in Chambery. Other items note Underground Electric Railways directors election of Parsons and Hunsicker, and Counts de Brazza burial plans aboard the steamer Felix Touache for Algiers. King Manuel appoints a new cabinet amid political shifts in Portugal.
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Chambery
London
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New -York
Millard Hunsicker
Edgar Speyer
Perpignan
France
Savorgnan de Brazza
Dakar
French West Africa
Algiers
Nicholas Longworth
Marquis de Brazza
Lisbon
Manuel
W.de S. Pereira de Lima
Senhor Porto
Axe Attack Near 125th Street Police Station Shocks City
Mrs. Anna Bub reports Andrew Dougherty abducting her 16 year old daughter Madeline. Detectives arrest the girl first, then Dougherty near Eighth Avenue. Dougherty flees into a coal bin, strikes at Detective McManus with a small axe, and is subdued with a nightstick.
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West 125Th Street
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Madeline
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Dalai Lama Returns to Lhassa After Wandering
The Dalai Lama left Peking at dawn for Lhassa ending four years of wandering. He travels with 414 escorts, 580 camels, and eighty tents. The Crown grants him the title Sincere and Loyal Spreader of Civilization as China plans banks schools and reforms in Tibet.
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