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New York Times

Location

New York, New York, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1908

Page

4

Castro Ready to Face His Foes at Home and Abroad

Former Venezuelan president Cipriano Castro left a Berlin hospital for the Esplanade Hotel, saying he would endure any danger for honor and duty. He dismissed extradition rumors, urged an international tribunal for Venezuela, and noted his condition requires no operation.

Berlin Cipriano Castro Esplanade Venezuela Castro Germany Belgium Spain Bolivia Celestino Castro Gomez Israel Sefior Castro Ekay

Adherents of Castro Clash With Miranda Crew

Fighting at Macuro on the Venezuelan coast leaves about twenty dead and fifty wounded. The Miranda gunboat, transporting Gomez officials, bombarded Gen. Torres forces and later withdrew to Port of Spain. Torres later reached the city and suspended further resistance as Gomez supporters rush to aid the government.

Port OF Spain Trinidad Macuro Castro Miranda Juan Vicente Gomez la Guayra Torres Gomez

Fleet Enter Red Sea on Way to Mediterranean Ports

The American battle fleet under Rear Admiral Sperry passed Perim at noon and aims for the Red Sea by January 3, moving toward canal passage with Culgoa and Panther in support. Christmas aboard the sixteen ships included sports shows and dances as Yankton arrives at Perim to coal.

Suez Sperry Perim Red Sea Culgoa Panther Indian Ocean Colombo

Multiple World Reports From Teheran to Paris

Russian post in Tehran changes as M Poklewski Koziell takes over from M Hartwig and promises British-Russian cooperation. Chilean loan of 15.9 million dollars to be issued in London with 5 percent interest. Cholera rises in St Petersburg with 26 cases and 4 deaths in 24 hours. Lieutenant General Nakimura named Chief Military Aid to the Emperor in Tokyo. Dahomey freighter ashore near Vera Cruz. Curacao to enact new customs Jan 1 removing port charges and coal duties. Fire at Paramonoff mine halts 2,500 miners. Hussein Kiazim Bey visits Paris and sails to New York aboard the Oceanic.

ST. Petersburg M. Hartwig Teheran M. Poklewski-Koziell London M. Poklewski- Koziell Rothschilds Tokio Nakimura Fifteenth Army Nassau N. P Dahomey Ommanney Neva Vera Cruz Willemstad Curacao Rostov-On-The-Don Russia Paramonoff Paris Hussein Kiazim Bey United States Ambassador White Kiazim Bey New York

Collapse at Ellicott City hearing hall injures dozens

A two story Easton Hall floor collapsed during a hearing for William Hetwood in Ellicott City. About forty injured include prominent locals and several officials. The room was overcrowded. a quick bucket of water averted a larger fire. Harwood, the prisoner, was unhurt.

Baltimore Easton Hall Ellicott City William Hetwood William Hall Baltimore UN Ican Harwood

Blizzard Paralyses UK Railways and Strands Passengers

A severe European blizzard grips the United Kingdom and Ireland causing rail and street traffic disruptions. Scotland and northern Ireland endure deep snowdrifts and low temperatures, with isolated towns, accidents, and cattle losses. Paris also reports an extreme cold wave paralyzing city traffic.

London United Kingdom Scotland Ireland Northern Railway Wales Crass Channel Aberdeen London Express

X rays Highlighted at Ninth Annual Roentgen Society Meeting

Hosack Hall hosts the American Roentgen Ray Society session with Dr. John A. Wyeth welcoming attendees. Dr. Henry Hulst discusses lung examination by Roentgen Rays and proposes a university chair of Roentgenology while noting the technique as a supplement to physician diagnosis.

Hosack Academy of Medicine West Forty-third Street American Roentgen Ray Society John A. Wyeth Henry Hulst Grand Rapids Mich Hulst Harvard Johns Howkins Cornell Egbert le Fevre New York City Herbert M. King L. G. Cole Reginald H. Sayre William Allen Pusey

Opera scholarship fund set by Mrs. Otto H. Kahn

Mrs. Otto H. Kahn sends a $1,000 check to Henry Russell manager of the new Boston Opera House to establish a scholarship for the most successful student in the opera school there. The winner earns a potential operatic debut at the Boston Opera House.

Otto H. Kahn Henry Russell New Boston Opera House

Taft Men Demand Caucus On Saturday In Ohio Senate Fight

In Columbus Ohio on December 29 the battle to succeed J B Foraker heated as Taft Burton and dark horse Warren G Harding clash. Taft claims 46 pledges yet Burton gains three Taft backers with Crawford Jones and Phillips switching. Debate looms with Dr Reed accepting Burton challenge while Joe Garrettson warns of a prolonged fight.

New York Times Columbus Ohio United States J. B. Foraker Assembly Burton Mr. Taft Taft Crawford Carroll County John Paul Jones Toledo John Phillips Geauga County Arthur I. Vorys Senate House Warren G. Harding Foraker Harding Marion Star Hearst Letters George B. Cox Cincinnati Cox Hamilton County Joseph Garrettson Hartman Hotel Reed Cleveland

Burglary of Oscar C Jackle Jewelry Store

Commissioner Bingham said about 20 detectives work the case after thieves took roughly $20,000 in watches diamonds and brooches from Oscar C Jackle's jewelry store on Third Avenue. He called it a genuine burglary and warned that stopping burglary insurance might reduce such crimes by about 20 percent.

Oscar C. Jackle St6 Third Avenue Bingham Gen. Bingham

Cassatt Quits the Army Before Philippine Deployment

Capt Edward B Cassatt of the Thirteenth Cavalry resigns his army commission to take effect as the unit sails to the Philippines in March. He is a son of the late president of the Pennsylvania Railroad.

Cassatt Washington, D. C Edward B. Cassatt Thirteenth Cavalry United States Army Pennsylvania Railroad Philippines

Hitchcock With Taft Arrives As Cabinet plans begin

Augusta Ga Dec 29 The arrival of Frank H Hitchcock Republican National Chairman and future Postmaster General and the announced visit of Senator Knox Tafts Secretary of State signal active cabinet construction by the President elect Taft Hitchcock will stay a week or more to advise on appointments and their political bearing He dined with Taft and they will meet again tomorrow Taft played golf and fished at Richmond Mill declining two city invitations as delegations from Columbus and Savannah called in Charles Clark Hartford Conn editor friend has an appointment with Taft tomorrow.

Augusta Frank H. Hitchcock Knox Taft Hitchcock Richmond Mill Columbus Savannah Charles Clark Hartford

Court martial set for Commander Marsh over Yankee sinking

A general court martial is ordered to convene at the Boston navy yard on January 4 to try Commander Charles C. Marsh U S N who commanded the Yankee when it sank at Buzzards Bay on September 23. The panel includes Rear Admirals Couden and Niles and several captains with Lieutenant Commander Hoff as judge advocate. The court follows a court of inquiry findings approved by Secretary Newberry.

Washington Navy Yard Boston Charles C. Marsh United States Yankee Buzzard’s Bay Albert R. Couden Nathan T. Niles Edward B. Barry Samuel P. Com

Counterfeit $5 Silver Certificate Discovered in Philadelphia

Secret Service Bureau reports a counterfeit $5 silver certificate from 1899 bearing an Indian chief portrait. The note shows a jagged picket fence shading under United States of America, lighter front coloring, darker back, and imperfectly formed wording such as This certificate is receivable.

Washington Philadelphia Secret Service Bureau United States of America

Navy appoints Capps to acting lead of Steam Engineering

In a reform move, Chief Constructor W L Capps, head of the Bureau of Construction and Repair, was named Acting Chief of the Bureau of Steam Engineering. The executive order follows a recommendation from Secretary Newberry.

New York Times Washington Navy W. L. Capps Bureau of Construction and Repair Bureau of Steam Engineering Newberry

President Roosevelt Hosts Debutante Daughter at White House

President Roosevelt greeted guests on the White House porch as his daughter Ethel made her social debut. A large party, including house guests and young men and women, traveled in crowded carriages to a dinner and dance hosted by Mrs. Charles A. Munn for her daughter Carrie Louise Munn.

Washington Roosevelt White House Ethel Roosevelt Charles A. Munn Carrie Louise Munn

Notable Features in The Times Next Sunday

The Times previews a Laura A. Smith feature on testing welcomes to strangers in churches and reports her search for children in New York congregations. An interview with Crown Prince George of Servia analyzes the Balkan peril and views on Germany and England. Navy Department coverage explains the ongoing controversy and forthcoming reorganization. The Picture Section showcases two paintings and photos from the St Gaudens exhibition, Venezuela anti Castro mobs, the invasion hoax, navy maneuvers, stage favorites, and society women. Orders for deliveries or reservations should be placed with newsdealers.

Laura A. Smith Smith New York Times Servia Prince George Balkan Germany England Navy Department

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