Castro to negotiate will seek settlement with France
President Castro lands at Pauillac and travels to Bordeaux seeking a settlement with France over disputes including the French Cable Company. Officials note a possible opening for talks as Castro plans to visit Paris and requests privacy to avoid misinterpretation of his international stance.
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Bordeaux
Cipriano Castro
Venezuela
Pauillac
Guadeloupe
Cestre
Paris
Castro
M.merley
Peru
M. Pichon
France
Morrexe
Venezzuela
Spain
Holland
Trinidad
Caracas
Marseilles
Alfonso
Santander
Pichon
Cleaning Tips For Dinner Gowns At Home
A brief homemaking note explains how to refresh a creased or heavily soiled dinner gown using a special cleaning fluid that replaces benzine and naphtha. The guide promises quick results, no odor, and a return to near new appearance after sponging.
Debunking Panama Canal funds distribution claims at Senate hearing
A 1908 Panama Canal dispute clarifies that nearly 206 million francs paid into the Bank of France were allocated to the liquidators of the old and New Panama Canal Companies. It states no American pecuniary interest existed, lists the distributing banks and dates, and condemns false ties to Taft or Robinson while noting records reside in Paris and Lyonnais vaults.
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Glouce
McKinley
New Jersey
Panama Canal Company of America
Secretary of State of
New Jersey Company
Bank of
France
United States
Panama Canal Company
Panama Canals Company
Paris
Seine
Senate Committee
Compan
Parisy
Rue I Marcel
Panmasail Company
Credit Lyonnais
Société Générale
Comptoir National A’ Escompte Dé Parfe
Credit Industriel Et Commercial
New
Seme
Sere Cane Sea
Ie Anne
America
Congress
Panama Canal
Indianapolis News
C. P. Taft
Pougins Robinson
the World
Eaid
Mr. Taft
Douglas Robinson
Taft
Canal
Wsar
Napoleon
United States Senate
Morgan
Panama
Phiippines
Etienne Marcel
Crédit Lyonnaise
Boulevard Des Italiens
Governors pledge aid to conserve resources nationwide
A report by over thirty governors endorses joint state and federal cooperation to conserve natural resources. The conference urged federal and state action to develop waterways, manage mineral and timber rights, and expand scientific research. It highlights forest inventories, waterway plans, and vast potential gains from unified conservation policies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
National Conservation Commission
Andrew ‘Arpegie
Woodruff
Connecticut
Ansel
South Carolina
Breward
Florida
Deneen
Minots
Blanchard
Louisiana
National Commission
Reed Smoot
Utah
Smoot
Americans Deceived by False Reports on Australian Aid
Melbourne reports that American letters claim Victoria will fund passage, grant cash and land credits totaling 10,990 on arrival. The Victorian government says such aid is not available and seeks to correct misinformation spread after the American battleship fleet visit led by Rear Admiral Sperry.
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Melbourne
Australia
Sperry
United States
Russia for 3 hour airship test
In St. Petersburg a delay in negotiating sale of Wright aeroplane rights to the Russian government is seen as temporary. Parties agree in principle on a three hour trial with a $100,000 price and royalties on machines built in Russia. Disagreement centers on flight length: Wright favors one hour plus fuel for three hours, while the engineering board wants three hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Petersburg
Wright
Engineering Board
Russia
International notes from Colombo to Ottawa Dec 10
Reports from Colombo and Messina speak of arrivals and tremors. The American feet arrives December 24 and sails December 20 with a 30 member reception committee. Mont Albana earthquake shocks cause panic and damage. Delegates to the Pan American Congress arrive in Santiago for a December 3 meeting. Henry White arrives in Havre aboard the La Lorraine. Canadian measures at the Niagara frontier intensify to curb foot and mouth disease. foot passengers must present disinfectant footwash at bridges.
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Colombo
Ceylon
Messina
Sicily
Mont Albana
Santiago
Chile
Leo S. Rowe
University of Pennsylvania
Ottawa
Niagara Frontier
Dominion
International Bridges
United States
King in Better Health at Brighton Despite Rumors
London December 10 The Lancet reports the King’s health remains stable after a slight cold influenza and neuralgia, with improvement due to treatment and a change of air at Brighton. The monarch shows no cause for anxiety despite overseas rumors.
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London
Brighton
Praise for Dr Hill in Reichstag Berlin
In Berlin today Reichstag members praised David Jayne Hill the American ambassador while debating naval arms and China policy. Herr Haussmann the Radical lauded Hill as an intellectual representative and urged Berlin US ties over lavish hospitality. Chancellor von Buelow warned against fruitless armament talks noting risks to peace. Foreign Secretary von Schoen described plans to adjust China troop levels while avoiding disorders. Over the Wire is a Christmas romance by John Kendrick Bangs in next Sunday's Tribune.
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Berlin
Reichstag
Herr Hauseman
David Jayne Hill
Hill
United States
St. Petersburg
von Scheen
Herr Haussmann
von Biilow
Germany
Europe
von Schoen
China
Over the Wire
John Kendrick Bangs
Next Sundsy
Tribune
Insists kerosene is war material in Oldhamia case
In St. Petersburg on December 12 the Supreme Prize Court will hear the final case over the British steamship Oldhamia captured during the Russo-Japanese War. The Russia newspaper defends seizing the kerosene cargo as potentially usable for war, noting its use at Port Arthur. The ship, captured May 19, 1905, was recaptured by Japan and cargo valued at $123,000 belonged to Standard Oil. British owners are cited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
St. Petersburg
Oldhamia
Supreme Prise Court
Russia
Port Arthur
Yokohama
Panama World’s Fair Plan for Canal Opening
Panama isthmus men back a plan to organize an association to celebrate the canal opening in 1915 with a possible world’s fair here. If feasible the project would be a major national event and attract support from leading figures on the isthmus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panama
Panama Canal
Bolivia Co Approves Speyer Deal At Special Meeting
London Dec 10 shareholders of the Antofagasta Bolivia Railway Company Limited approved the contract arranged by the board with Speyer & Co and National City Bank. The deal covers acquisition and control of the Bolivia Railway Company and the purchase and guarantee of its first mortgage bonds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Antofagasta & Bolivia Railway Company, Limited
Speyer & Co
National City Bank
Bolivia Railway Company
PROMISE SIMON MONEY
Port au Prince December 10 The legislative chambers will convene December 17 for the election of a President General Antoine Simon the provisional President will undoubtedly be elected He Cordially received bankers and business men presented by M Chapotau the Minister of Finance All pledged aid to relieve the financial situation Quiet and stable conditions reported on the island In Port au Prince the situation is regarded as highly satisfactory
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Port-au-Prince
Antoine Simon
Simon
M. Chapotau
Conference Haste Rumors Rise Over Austria Russia Notes
From St. Petersburg the dec10 report says Austria and Russia exchanged notes on the international congress. Vienna sent its note and the Austrian Foreign Office is said to be satisfied. Some circles hint the note may hasten a speedy conference convocation. Russia France and Britain reportedly deny plans to press Austria on Serbian frontier matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Petersburg
Austria
Russia
Vienna
Foreign Office
France
Great Britain
Austrian Budget Seeks 1999 Army Armaments Funds
Vienna reports the 1999 budget introduced in Parliament allocates 960 million for military armaments, only 3.2 million more than the 1988 outlay. The measure underscores defense spending amid ongoing financial planning.
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Vienna
Wrong man indicted in Newark shooting case
Patrolman Oppel identified a mis indictment at Court of Quarter Sessions in Newark. Albert Szarek, accused of shooting Patrolman Oppel on September 7, faced the trial halted when the real shooter, Stanislaus Murniak, was found in custody as a witness and later freed. The Waverly shooting involved Murniak Szarek and John Wozdrow.
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Albert Szarek
Frank Oppel
Newark
Oppel
Stanislaus Murniak
Szarek
Waverly
Murniak
John Wozdrow
Herman Street
Woodrow
Piano pins woman to floor in Dunellen incident
Plainfield December 10 Mrs Benjamin Cole of Dunellen toppled piano leg as she pulled a grand across a room causing the instrument to fall and pin her. She was unconscious for an hour before her daughter found her. Dr Pratt treated three fractured ribs one puncturing a lung. Mrs Cole 45, husband a ferryboat captain for Central Railroad of New Jersey.
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Plainfield
Benjamin Cole
Dunellen
Pratt
Cole
Central Railroad of
New Jersey
Suit Case of Missing Man Found Near Syracuse
A suitcase found in a swamp by Baldwinsville Chief Helms, with a letter from T E Lawler of New York to James E Lawler about their mother’s death, is linked to missing Western horseman James E Lawler who attended the 1907 Grand Circuit races in Syracuse. Police fear foul play or suicide. a coat in the case was used as a pillow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syracuse
Helms
Baldwinsville
James E. Lawler
T. E. Lawler
Amsterdam Avenue
New York
Heims
Lawler
Wreck of North Coast Limited in McKenzie injures many
The North Coast Limited, traveling at about fifty mph with over two hundred aboard, struck a broken rail near McKenzie. Eight babies were unhurt, no deaths occurred, and several passengers suffered cuts and injuries. Rescue and medical aid followed as lights failed and passengers evacuated into deep snow.
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Bismarck
North Coast Limited
McKenzie
Here
H. G. Wiliams
Allegheny
Penman
Arthur Dorie
Charles Milla
New York City
Odds Over Referee For Marathon Race Between Longboat and Dorando
Last night in Madison Square Garden Tom Longboat and Dorando Pietri clashed over officials for their marathon distance race. Tom Flanagan urged Judge Francis Nelson of Toronto be referee, Dorando favored Tim Burst again. Referee decision postponed to 2 pm today. W J Little and Dr Wilson of Toronto slated as judges for Longboat with Toronto Baseball Club president J J McCaffery overseeing. Dorando backed his current officials and asked his brother as chief adviser with Barsotti as fridge. Timers Club of New York to provide timing and Al Copland named chief scorer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Longboat
Dorando Pietri
Madison Square Garden
Tom Flanagan
Francis Nelson
Toronto
Dorando
Tim Burst
Longboat
W. J. Little
Dr. Wilson
J. J. McCaffery
Basebel Club
Timers’ Club of
New York
al. Copland
QUESTION OVER CANADA S CUP AND YACHTING DISPUTE
Rochester wires the Royal Canadian Club asserting the Seneca’s eligibility under the deed of gift and under Yacht Racing Union rules remains unchanged. The team offers to submit a single question to settle the controversy, calling the present dispute unnecessary and insists the Seneca’s status is clear and final.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rochester
Cuup
Royal Canadian Club
Toronto
Yacht Racing Union
Grandmother of News Victim Dies in Michigan Crisis
Plainfield reports the death of Mrs. Gabriel J. Smith Port Huron Mich following the suicide of William J. Murray Empire Trust teller. Mrs. Smith aged eighty two, long-time Elmira resident, died of heart disease and shock hours after learning of Murray's death. Port Huron relatives rushed to Plainfield for the funeral.
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Generali Gomez
Ing and Department Stores
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Snedar
Washington
Theodore E. Burton
Ohio
Inland Waterways Commission
Henry White
Amer
Havre
Jean
Shin la
King
DR. Hill
Bolivia
Speyer
Oveter Houses
Score
Rochester Yacht Club
Evening Mail
Seumas Macmanus, George R. Sims
Mrs.campbell Praed
Burford Delannoy
Leon Cassilis
Della C. Macleod
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