Riot in Caracas after Alexis seized by Dutch ship
Riotous scenes erupted in Caracas as the Venezuelan coastguard ship Alexis was captured by the Dutch cruiser Gelderland. A crowd gathered at Plaza Bolivar and at El Constitucional opposed Castro and acting president Sefer Gomez, with shots exchanged and one dead. The crisis sparked calls to end monopolies and free political prisoners.
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Port of Spain
Alexis
Gelderland
Plaza Bolivar
el Constitucional
Castro
Becane
Sefer Gomez
Puerto Cabello
Yellow House
Gomez
Astro
Holland Defends Her Course In Seizure of Alexis
The government released a statement on the seizure of the Alexis to protect Dutch merchant ships. It says the act was within international law to curb molestations by Venezuelan forces and asserts similar actions will be taken when possible. Rumors of war with Venezuela were denied.
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Heroe
Alexis
Ft Ig
Pevena
Castro
Geechee
Holland Delays Clarification on Venezuela Action
Dec 14 report states Holland has not yet briefed the United States on plans for any action against Venezuela. The pacer sailed alone to avoid provoking interests in Venezuela and protecting vested rights. American interests are reportedly unaffected. Holland’s move appears a diplomatic cover to embarrass President Castro’s absence.
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Holland
United States
Venezuela
Acton
Acre
Castro
Berlin Cheers Castro On Arrival In Capital
President Castro of Venezuela and his party arrived in Berlin amid cheers. The crowd at Zoologischer Garten Station surged to greet him as a short address was read by the venezuelan consul. Castro, appearing frail yet energetic, departed for the Esplanade hotel with his suite and reporters, amid flags and motor car escorts.
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Castro
Venezuela
Zoological Garden
Serlin
Sefor Veloz-Goilicoa
Sefior Nachod
Sefiocrs
Veloz
Nachod
William
Herbesthal
Germany
Alix
Alexis
Gelderland
von Bullow
Annexation tensions spark police bans in Russia
In St Petersburg a Douma member is banned from lecturing on the Slav question for students. Russia and Austria reportedly reached a compromise over Bosnia and Herzegovina annexation. Czechs plan renewed anti Austrian actions, Moscow forbids further performances of the Viennese operetta Forster Crisis after a mob disruption.
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St. Petersburg
Russia
Austria
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Moscow
Airship Passenger Service Planned Across German Cities
Berlin papers report a German company based in Frankfurt intends to build seven airships and run regular routes linking twenty four German cities. Capitalists and sportsmen are said to back the project, though newspapers remain skeptical about its feasibility.
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Berlin
Frankfort-on-the-Main
Visits Exchanged At Ceylon Governor’s Residence
Rear Admiral Sperry landed from the battleship Connecticut to visit Sir Henry Edward McCallum the Governor of Ceylon. A guard of honor and a large crowd greeted him on the waterfront. Sperry and his staff toured the Governor’s residence while Seaton Schroeder and General R. B. Lawrence were hosted separately. Sperry attended a concert with about one hundred American officers. Franco Canadian treaty doubtful as Paris hosts minister fields efforts to win Senate ratification amid French protectionist opposition.
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Colombo
Sperry
Connecticut
Henry Edward Mct‘allum
Ceylon
98Th Infantry
Henry
Seaton Schroeder
R. ©. B. Lawrence
Admiral Sperry
Treaties With Canada Show Progress In Negotiations
The Secretary of State and the British Ambassador resumed talks on submitting the Newfoundland fisheries dispute to The Hague and on boundary waters arrangements with Canada. A permanent commission to settle power divisions is proposed with limits to avoid broad treaty making powers, aiming for Senate acceptance.
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Tribune Bureau
Washington
Secretary of State
Hague
Newfoundland
United States
Canada
Root
Senate
House Rules Fight Shifts Aim of Speaker Partisan Change
Washington December 14 The Hepburn insurgents met to plan changes to House rules likely to limit Speaker recognition and to elect the Rules Committee by the House They argue striking recognition would make rules fairer but critics doubt the outcome The insurgents worry a majority electing the committee would let large delegations in New York Pennsylvania and Illinois dominate the choice while the Speaker’s side cites 25 years of experience.
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Tribune Bureau
Washington
Hepburn
House
Committee On Rules
New York
Pennsylvania
Ilinois
Campaign to re elect Cannon launched at Madden dinner
The Tribune reports December 14 from Washington that a formal campaign to re elect Joseph G Cannon as Speaker began at a dinner for the Illinois delegation hosted by Representative Martin B Madden of Chicago. A new organization was formed, the House divided into geographical sections, and members designated to canvass colleagues to pledge a majority for Cannon.
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iFrom
Tribune Bureau
Washington
Joseph G. Cannon
Illinois
Martin B Madden
Chicago
Planning Action by House Special Committee Meets
The special committee appointed to advise the House on action regarding the President's annual message about the Secret Service met today in Washington. Chairman Perkins heard members' views on the President's language and on how the House should defend its members' reputation. No decision was reached. another meeting is set for tomorrow.
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Washington
House
Secret Service
Perkins
Madrid retires Vice Admiral Cervera from Spanish navy
Madrid December 14 Vice Admiral Cervera who led the Spanish fleet at Santiago is retired from active service at his own request due to failing health.
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Cervera
Santiago
Buildings for American Consuls
Washington dec 14 senators Cullom proposes land purchase and erection of U S consulates in Japan Corea and China with 1 573 643 appropriated for Kobe Nagasaki Yokohama Seoul Tan Sin and eleven Chinese cities. State Dept cites need for owned consular buildings to promote trade. amendment likely pass senate despite Speaker opposition.
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Tribune Bureau
Washington
United States
Cullom
Committee On Foreign Relations
Japan
Corea
China
Kobe
Nagasaki
Yokohama
Seoul
Tan Sin
Formosa
Senate
German export duty on diamonds imposed
Berlin announces a government order directing the Governor of Southwest Africa to levy a five hundred mark export duty per carat on diamonds. The duty arises from a recent diamond discovery near Luderitz Bay and aims to regulate exports and revenue.
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Berlin
Africa
Luderitz Bay
Sao Paulo bonds issued in London at premium
Sao Paulo coffee loan of twenty five million dollars was issued in London today at a premium. The remaining fifty six million will be offered by New York and the Continent. Ten year Brazilian coffee bonds of ten million and five per cent will be offered at 92.4 in New York tomorrow through major banks with staggered payments and subscriptions starting at five percent on application.
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London
New York
National City Bank
J. P. Morgan & Co
First National Bank
President warned about poisonous insects in Africa
J O Thompson of Richmond Indiana met the President, via Representative Bede of Minnesota, and warned that poisonous insects threaten travelers in Africa more than wild animals or reptiles. He said bites can cause blood poisoning and urged an insect guard at night. The President asked for all information Thompson had.
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Washington
J.O. Thompson
Richmond
Ind
Africa
Bede
Minnesota
Steel men to be heard in tariff hearings
Washington December 14 The Ways and Means Committee aims to close steel tariff hearings before Christmas recess next Saturday Bethlehem Steel President Charles M Schwab will testify tomorrow to provide exact cost figures for steel products for foreign price comparisons Andrew Carnegie is expected later this week with invitations also sent to William E Corey and E H Gary The committee defends secrecy of recent sessions while noting all facts will be public eventually Today's hearings were minor Buick official J J Carton urged duty cut but his firm has Canadian interests weakening his case J W Allison of Texas cottonseed oil pressed for camel hair cloth tariff relief
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Washington
Ways and Means Committee
Congress
Charles M. Schwab
Bethlehem Steel Company
Andrew Carnegie
Coittee
William E. Corey
E. H. Gary
Payne
J. J. Carton
Buick Automobile Company
Canada
Europe
J. W. Allison
Texas
National Tariff Conference Movement In Indianapolis
Indianapolis hosts a proposed national tariff conference around February 1. Henry Risenberg, president of the Indiana Conservation Commission, met with President Roosevelt who approved the meeting. Speakers may include Taft, Bryan, Carnegie, Hill, Mitchell, Gompers, Cummins, Beveridge, and labor chief Neill.
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Henry Risenberg
Indiana C’onservation Commission
Washington
Roosevelt
Risenberg
Rossenbeg
Postal Banks' Chances In Senate Duel Over Bill
Washington Dec. 14 The Postal Savings Bank bill was moved to tomorrow as Senate debate on the Brownsville message consumed time. Senator Carter, in charge, hopes to declare the measure unfinished business and push it this session. Support comes from Finance Committee members and Republicans, but many influential Senators oppose quick action. Aldrich told the President-elect the Monetary Commission favors postponement until the currency plan is tackled in the 61st Congress. Carter and Hopkins resist postponement, making the bill’s fate a potential contest of wits between advocates and opponents.
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Washington
Postal Savings Bank
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Brownsville
Carter
Finance Committee
Aldrich
Monetary Commission
Hopkins
Prohibition Bill For Buckets Shops Passes House
Washington December 14 The House passed a bill outlawing bucket shops in the District of Columbia with strict penalties including fines up to 1000 or one year in jail for first offences and five years for subsequent violations. Corporations twice violating may be dissolved and outsiders barred from doing business in DC.
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Washington
District of Columbia
House
Board of Trade
Henry
Texas
Scott
Agricultural Committee
de «Armond
Missouri
Rainey to Probe Panama Canal Purchase
Representative Rainey of Illinois will spend the holidays in New York interviewing sources on the Panama canal purchase inquiry. He may inform the House Rules Committee and then the House if his information proves a mistake or improper relations. otherwise he will drop the matter.
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Washington
Panama
Rainey
Illinois
New York
House Committee On Rules
House
Senator Knox Sees President In White House Talk
Senator Knox of Pennsylvania, ex Attorney General, met the President at the White House tonight. He described the evening as pleasant andsaid the Panama Canal matter was discussed.
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Washington
Senator Knox
Pennsylvania
White House
Mr. Knox
Panama Canal
Roosevelt seeks Belgian hunting license for Africa
President Roosevelt has applied via the American legation to the Belgian government for a hunting permit in Belgian territory in Africa. The permit is expected to be granted and would cover both big and small game on 1% territory.
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Brussels
Roosevelt
Legation
Africa
Young Brooklynite Litchfield to sail Lusitania for East Africa
E Herbert Litchfield, a Brooklyn youth, announced he will sail tomorrow with two companions on the Lusitania. He plans to travel the East Africa route previously stated by Mr Einelt. Litchfield has prior experience on similar journeys and is known for hunting big game. He will represent the American Museum's Historical History.
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E. Herbert Litchfield
President nominates postal, naval, and canal officials
Washington December 14 reports the President sent nominations to the Senate: Postmaster at Baltimore William Hall Harris. Isthmian Canal Commission member Lieutenant Colonel Harry F Hodges. Captains to be rear admirals William P P Potter and Newton E Mason.
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Washington
Senate
Baltimore
William Hall Harris
Isthmian Canal Commission
Harry F. Hodges
William PP. Potter
Newton £. Mason
Foraker Proposes Separate Statehood Bills
Washington December 4 Separate statehood for Arizona and New Mexico is provided for in two bills introduced today by Senator Foraker.
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MR. Foraker
Washington
Arizona
New Mexico
Senator Foraker
Labor conference to study unemployment and immigration
Secretary Straus will convene a January conference with labor representatives to discuss unemployment and immigrant misdirection. The gathering follows a National Council of Commerce meeting attended by 52 business groups, with focus on workers’ side and steamship inspection proposals.
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Tribune Bureau
Washington
Straus
National Council of Commerce
Conference
Council of Labor
United States
Steamship Inspection Service
Daniel J. Keefe
Immigration
T. W. Powdery
Division of Information
Saloon Permit Granted in Lakewood Laborer Case
Lakewood New Jersey December 14 The anti liquor crusade in Lakewood ended when Judge Berry of the Court of Common Pleas at Toms River approved a general saloon for Lakewood workers and farmers. He denounced the Lakewood police for arrests said to be personal.
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Lexington Hotel
Abduction Report Nets No Trace of Imposter Father Says
Franz Linbach of East 117th street reports his 15 year old daughter Anna was abducted by a man claiming to be Charles Edmond Windrop of West 96th street. The man offered to care for Anna's future and promised payments but fled after giving questionable checks. Anna escaped and returned home yesterday denouncing the imposter.
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East 117Th Street
Charles Edmond Windrop
West 96Th Street
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Windrop
Mount Sinai Hospital
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West Sth Street
DIES AFTER FIRST SUBWAY RIDE IN BROOKLYN
Mrs. Lillian Sullivan of Brooklyn collapsed with apoplexy while leaving a subway in Manhattan. She died in a taxicab near 14th Street and Broadway after describing a sudden illness. Her sister Mrs. Thomas O Connor, present at the scene, assisted and noted Sullivan had never crossed to Manhattan before yesterday.
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Brooklyn
14Th Street
Broadway
Undertaker Perazzo Offers Reward Over Midnight Hoaxes
A Brooklyn undertaker, George Perazzo, reports a string of late night pranks asking which resident is dead. He operates on Bleecker and Roosevelt streets and offers a $1 reward for the arrest of the saboteur. False calls began July 16 and continued last Saturday, with ice boxes requested and travels to remote areas like Mount Vernon and Staten Island.
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George Perazzo
Roosevelt Street
Mount Vernon
Staten Island
Old St John’s in Balance at Trinity Meeting
Trinity Church's Trinity Corporation debated abandoning Old St. John’s Chapel in Varick Street where services have run a century. A petition by six hundred members urged reconsideration of Feb 1 discontinuation. The lengthy session lasted past midnight with 19 of 22 vestrymen present, including Vestryman fish Justice Vernon M. Davis Richard Delafield and Dean J. Howard Van Amringe.
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Uyvesant Fish
Vernon M. Davis
Richard Delafield
Dean J. Howard van Amringe
Probation System Up For Fresh Inquiry In Courts
A legislative committee led by Senator Page examined the probation system in connection with magistrates courts. Testimony from probation officers revealed abuse and lax follow up, prompting further hearings with more officers to be questioned. Bernard J. OConnor testified since May 1919 there have been 22 cases, while Mrs Mayer questioned the handling of women reports and called for possible suspensions for first offenders but questioned freeing a professional pickpocket.
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Senator Page
Julius M. Mayer
J. E. Brenneis
Cranes
West Side Court
Brenneis
Bernard J. O'Connor
Finn
Mayer
Changes in Copyright Law Heads to House Vote
The House Patent Committee, aiming to report the copyright bill before Christmas recess, discusses protecting authors against reproducers and granting exclusive sales to one company. Rep Currier seeks an amendment to allow manufacturers to use compositions with a two cent levy per roll or sheet. Composers fear monopolies and litigation over collection. A patent appeals court is also under consideration to provide expert decision making.
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Tribune Bureau
Washington
House Committee of Patents
Currier
Court of Patent Appeals
Plan a traveling clinic in California railway exhibit
Acting on Past Assistant Surgeon Colby Rucker's suggestion, the California State Board of Health prepares a railway car laboratory to demonstrate disease prevention. Dr Rucker aims to show fevers tuberculosis and other diseases can be prevented, with NAecar provided and railroads transporting the car and managers free across California.
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Colby Rucker
Marine Hospital Service
California State Board of Health
Rucker
Southern Pacific Company
Naecar
Southern Pacific
Santa Fe
California
Roberts Urges Central Bank at Detroit Dinner
George E Roberts of Chicago former U S Mint director addressed the Bankers Club of Detroit at its annual dinner urging a central bank of issue. He proposed existing banks hold stock proportional to their capital and suggested initial stock at about 10 percent of bank capital.
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George E Roberts
Chicago
United States Mint
Bankers’ Club of
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Pal
Sieor
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