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New York Times

Location

New York, New York, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1908

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Venezuela Revolt Forecast in New Year Amid European Backing

The Times reports a planned Venezuelan revolution led by Generals Rolando and Riera, backed by European financiers, aiming to topple the Caracas camarilla and install a provisional government. 15,000 Mausers and 4,000,000 rounds shipped from Southampton to the West Indies are said to support the movement, with operations planned on the western and southern coasts.

Holland Venezuela Rolando and Riera Southampton West Indies Trinidad Curacao Rolando Guiria Coro Matos Camarilla Caracas Manuel Antonio Matos Castro Europe

London plot theory on Venezuelan presidency met with skepticism

Washington critics doubt Gomez aims to keep Castro influence as Venezuela faces arrests of Castro loyalists. The dispatch notes Castro’s supporters jailed, arguing the theory lacks evidence of Gomez pursuing Cas tro prestige.

London Castro Ost Gomez the Times United States Washington Venezuela Cas

Ideal Florida Service Via Pies Line Ad

Fragmented OCR text appears to reference Florida services and a Seaboard air office with dates or numbers. Readable elements mention Ideal Florida Service and Line, year round operations, and Brosaysy or similar terms. No clear event or person named. cannot confirm details.

Ideal Florida Pies Line Florida Co Seaboard Air Office Brosaysy Adve

Canal Funds at Question in Panama Purchase Probe

Paris reports a possible U S congressional investigation into the Panama Canal deal. M Le Marquis the court appointed receiver denies details of bondholder lists and any American syndicate receiving purchase money. He notes final liquidation formalities to finish within six months and that records must be kept thirty years.

Paris United States M. le Marquis America New York Crédit Lyonnais

Newlywed McManus Quietly Marries at Belleclaire Hotel

George McManus known for The Newlyweds and Their Baby wed Florence Bergere in a private ceremony at the Belleclaire Hotel. The couple was married by Rev. Arthur C McMillan in the Peck brothers apartments after a day spent dodging reporters and securing a license at City Hall.

George McManus Belleclaire McManus Scully Florence Bergere West Forty-fifth Street Bergere

Brides of Three Epochs at New Hennington Hall Marriage

At 214 Second Street New Hennington Hall hosted three simultaneous weddings with about 1000 attendees. Joseph Halliner, 27, married Frances Silverstein, 20, while Frances's parents Henry and Rose Silverstein and her grandparents Barnett and Pearl Waxman, 70, celebrated milestone anniversaries. Rabbi Abraham Ornstein officiated as families and lodges sent delegations. the event featured music, refreshments, and a golden and silver themed ceremony.

New Hennington Hall Second Street Joseph Halliner East 162d Street Frances Silverstein Forsyth Street Miss Silverstein Henry Rose Barnett Pearl Waxman Abraham Ornstein Shaari Shoymin Rivington Street

Mad Woman Lost in Snow Storm Escapes Asylum Fence

Amanda Mathis, inmate at the County Insane Asylum in Mount Holly New Jersey, escaped during a heavy snowstorm by climbing a ten foot fence with a blanket. A search led by Superintendent Clarence Deacon scoured several miles and farm houses within five miles, but tracks were covered by drifting snow and the missing woman remained unlocated.

New York Times Mount Holly N. J Amanda Mathis County Insane Asylum Medford Clarence Deacon Asylum

Deerfoot Farm Food Safety Warns Consumers

With rising awareness of health risks from poorly prepared food, consumers demand purity and daintiness in staples, pushing farms like Deerfoot Farm to improve handling and quality standards.

Deerfoot Farm

Books For Lararis Cee Mentions Ehrich Bros

A fragment notes a book in relation to Lararis and Cee with a reference to Ehrich Bros. The text suggests a department or avenue of publication or sale but lacks clear context or event details. No dates or locations are provided.

NYU student shot in dean Snow home on campus

Third year NYU student Van Dwight Sheldon was found shot and bound in the cellar of Dean Charles H. Snow’s house on university grounds. He died at Fordham Hospital after describing an attack by a burglar who tied him with a packing card before fleeing. An earlier similar incident involving Sheldon, with knife cuts to clothing, is noted as a coincidence.

van Dwight Sheldon New York University Charles H. Snow Faculty of Applied Science University Sheldon Fordham Hospital Dean Snow Lockport N. Y D. D. Sheldon New York Telephone Company Williamsburg Helen Gould Snow Mandolin and Glee Club Miss Gould Mary Larkin Anna Tapio Miss Larkin Mrs. Snow

Local Transit Ad Highlights Nighttime Rail Service

In Augusta Florida and Cuba South readers are told of two daily train times 2 25 A M and 9 26 P M with unexcelled service via Penn and Atlantic Coast Line. The Florida Information Bureau at 3B way at corner 80th Street lists details.

Augusta Florida Cuba South Penn Atlantic Coast Line Florida Information Bureau Way

Dog Saves A Family From Gas Leak In New Brunswick

Special to The New York Times. In New Brunswick on December 23, Topsy the fox terrier alerted the Hess family to a leaking gas jet. The dog refused to quit, waking Charles Hess Jr and then Mrs Hess, leading to the discovery of the open kitchen gas valve and preventing possible disaster.

New York Times New Brunswick Charles Hess Easton Avenue Topsy Charles Hess, Jr Mr. Hess Mrs. Hess

Kroonland Reaches Port After Gale Delays Ship and Sailors

The Red Star liner Kroonland arrived a day late due to rough weather and a blinding snowstorm on Tuesday. A steerage dispute led to a knife attack between Lidia Bussuyak and Mrs. Maria Zastrosue, ending in an uproar as immigration officials prepare case files. Also missing is Grittel Grinberg, a Russian passenger who disappeared during the storm. Passengers include Capt. A. C Baker and architect Waldemar H. Ritter among others.

Red Star Kroonland Antwerp Lidia Bussuyak Fullertown Penn Maria Zastrosue Boston Grittel Grinberg Schmul ‘Grinberg East Broadway A. C Baker Waldemar H. Ritter Henry Charbonniert Gertrude A. Abbot Philip Leibinger Emily Leibinger Berta Rimpler Mabel Schell Lena Sutton

Roosevelt Gifts Turkeys to White House Staff

In Washington on December 23, the President sent about 2,200 pounds of turkeys to Union Station for distribution among over a hundred Executive Mansion employees. Each gift turkey weighed more than 22 pounds and came from a Virginia poultry farm, part of a Christmas tradition started by President Cleveland.

Union Station White House Executive Mansion Virginia Cleveland

President Rosevelt to focus on Secret Service in Congress reply

Indications are that President Rosevelt will base his response to Congress on data showing increased crime after limitations on Secret Service activity. He is expected to avoid personal remarks about individuals and emphasize policy impact rather than singling out specific senators.

Washington Rosevelt Congress Secret Service Senate

Wharton Donates 25 Acre Park Site for Philadelphia

Joseph Wharton, prominent retired iron merchant, offers to gift 25 acres near Fern Rock to Philadelphia for a municipal park. Mayor Reyburn accepts, promising to meet the donor's maintenance stipulations. The city had previously attempted to purchase the land.

New York Times Philadelphia Joseph Wharton Reyburn Fern Rock Wharton

Books for Libraries and Institutions Special Prices Adv

We offer large assortments for libraries schools and institutions with special prices from EHRICH BROS BOOK DEPARTMENT. Genuine educational purges and selections noted in regional adv.

Ehrich Bros

Ryan Leaves Most Directors to Seek Virginia Peace

Thomas F. Ryan announces retirement from thirty four boards to focus on his Virginia estate and family. He retains stakes in Morton Trust, National Bank of Commerce, and American Tobacco. He plans to retire to Oak Ridge for peace and quiet, denying any Senate ambitions.

Thomas F. Ryan Morton Trust Company National Bank of Commerce American Tobacco Company Ryan Interborough Metropolitan Company Allan A. Ryan Stock Exchange Allan A. Ryan & Brother Commercial Trust Company Philadelphia Continental Rubber Company of America Industrial Trust Company of Providence Mercantile , Trust, Company Seaboard Air Line Railway United States Virginia Oak Ridge Wall Street New York Kuhn, Loeb & Co Financial Livingston Nelson County John S. Barry Baltimore Chicago William C. Whitney Whitney Street Railway Richmond King Leopold of Belgium Guggenheims Equitable Life Assurance Society Cony Grover Clevean Suffern N. Y Fifth Avenue Twelfth Street

Brooklyn Coasting Carnival Draws Large Nighttime Crowd

All Brooklyn residents from grown-ups to children enjoyed a winter coasting carnival last night. Asphalt streets from Prospect Park to Fifth Avenue in Park Slope and slopes on Ocean Hill hosted crowded bob sled races lasting until midnight.

Brooklyn Park Slope Prospect Park Fifth Avenue Ocean Hill Hopkinson Saratoga Howard Avenues

Books for Libraries and Institutions Advertised

Local listings show EHRICH BROS. offering a book department with selections for libraries and institutions. Prominent items include reference works and educational volumes, with various discounts noted for bulk purchases and institutional orders.

Woman Ablaze Rescued From West 127th Street Fire

Early morning flames consumed the double tenement at 122 and 124 West 127th Street. Fireman David Muller rescued Mrs. Alice Looker from a fifth floor extension ladder as her clothing burned. She was taken to hospital with severe burns.

West 127Th Street Alice Looker David Muller Muller

Severe Cold Grips Upstate New York Early Winter

Plattsburg records 22 degrees below zero and Adirondack towns report 19 below, with many areas 12 to 18 below. Dry wells force farmers to fetch water from distant lakes, while Albany trolley lines struggle as steam plants fail to supply power for heating and lighting. cars are withdrawn or run unheated due to scarce electricity.

Plattsburg N. Y New York State Adirondack Lake Placid Chateaugay Lake Ellenburg Waiter New York Times Albany

Stork Wrecks In Hudson Bay With $1.5 Million Fur Cargo

Word from Winnipeg reports the steamer Stork wrecked three weeks ago on Lisbon Shoals in Hudson's Bay while sailing London to Hudson's Bay. Crew rescued at Moose Factory and traveling overland to Montreal. Cargo valued at $1,500,000 in furs.

Winnipeg Manitoba Hudson's Bay Company Stork London Hudson‘s Bay Lisbon Shoals Hudson’s Bay Moose Factory Montreal

Francis Recall Report Sparks Diplomatic Nerves

Vienna dispatch claims Ambassador Charles S. Francis to Austria Hungary will be recalled in February. Washington confirms no knowledge of any recall plan.

Francis Vienna The Zeit Charles S. Francis Austria-Hungary Washington Bacon State Department

Man Finds 10000 Dollar Bill Hidden In Tomato Can

East St. Louis Ill Dec 23 Patrick Sullivan an ice wagon driver found yesterday a 10000 bill in an old tomato can picked up in an alley Conrad Beebe cashier of the Southern Illinois National Bank examined the bill through a microscope and said it seemed to be genuine The bill was taken to the Sub Treasury in St Louis for further examination

East ST. Louis Ill Patrick Sullivan Conrad Beebe Southern Illinois National Bank Sub-Treasury St. Louis

Dr Bull Much Worse As Cancer Ravages Surgeon

Dr William T Bull's condition worsened yesterday and last night, doctors say, as cancer continues to erode his health. Attending physicians report sleepless nights and increasing weakness, with a late Plaza bulletin noting his greatly weakened state.

William T. Bull Joseph T. Blake

Bank Embezzler Sentenced in Pittsburg Case

Herbert W. Tiers a real estate broker and former discount clerk at the First National Bank was sentenced by Judge Young in the U S Circuit Court to five years in the penitentiary. He embezzled 5100,000 in 1906 to start his own business. after being discharged he did not repay the money. Bank examiner Folds uncovered the matter last June leading to his arrest.

Pittsburg Herbert W. Tiers First National Bank Young United States Circuit Court Tiers Folds

Two Slight Earthquakes Felt in San Francisco

Two minor earthquake shocks lasting under three seconds were felt in San Francisco and nearby cities yesterday afternoon. No damage was reported by Weather Bureau forecaster McAide.

San Francisco Cal McAide United States Weather Bureau

Choice Listings in New York Times Rooms and Board

The New York Times Directory of Rooms and Board provides a best obtainable list of first class advertisements.

New York Times

Gompers and Labour Leaders Sentenced for Contempt

Justice Wright in Washington jailed Samuel Gompers and two federation officers for contempt of an injunction in the Buck Range case. Gompers received one year, Mitchell nine months, Morrison six months. appeals bond set at 5,000, 4,000, and 8,000 respectively.

New York Times Washington Weens Samuel Gompers Jom Mitchell Frank Morrison American Federation of Lahen District of Columbia Iseas Gould Distriet Supreme Court Buck Steve Ent Range Company Samuel Federation Morrison Bal Morrigeltg Bucks Company MiBer Ena Supreme Court of the Trict of Columbia Gompers Iuon of Labor Wright Incorporate Justice Wright

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Juan Vicente Gomez Times Fable Panama Liquidator Story Mr. McManus Mad Woman Storm Lararis Ceements Him Girl Roosevelt Park Old Virginia FURL Bill DR. Bull Court of Freedom and Rights Alliude Frank Tixa American Federationist
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