Riot in Caracas After Venezuelan Ship Seizure
Riots erupted in Caracas after the capture of the Venezuelan coastguard vessel Alexis by the Dutch cruiser Gelderland. A crowd rallied at Plaza Bolivar and at El Constitucional while students protested against President Castro and the temporary government led by Sefer Gomez. Police dispersed clashes that left several wounded and one dead.
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Caracas
Port of Spain
Alexis
Gelderland
Plaza Bolivar
el Constitucional
Castro
Sefer Gomez
Puerto Cabello
Holland Defends Her Course Seizure of Alexis Justified
The government issued a statement defending the seizure of the Alexis as necessary to safeguard Dutch merchant vessels from retaliatory molestations by President Castro. It asserts the act was within international law and will be repeated against any suspected war material transfers. Rumors of war were denied.
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Alexis
Castro
Dar
Holland Seeks Quiet Course Over Venezuela Crisis
From The Hague comes word that Holland plans a cautious approach to Venezuela, avoiding actions that might provoke American interests. Diplomats view the move as a clever tactic to press Venezuela during President Castro’s absence, while officials deny any intent to seize ships amid competing rights disputes.
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Werhington
Holland
United States
Venezuela
Acton
Castro
Berlin Hosts Castro as Venezuelan President Arrives
President Castro of Venezuela arrived in Berlin to a crowded platform and cheers. He wore a gray hat and black overcoat, greeted Venezuelan officials, and traveled to the Esplanade hotel with his party. Doctors will decide after noon tomorrow about a potential operation. Castro reportedly sent a dispatch to Emperor William praising his majesty and noted the Gelderland cruiser incident with restraint. No meeting with Chancellor von Bülow was arranged, but any request for talks would be considered.
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Berlin
Castro
Venezuela
Zoological Garden
Sefior Veloz-Goilicoa
Sefior Nachod
Sefiors Veloz
Nachod
Emperor William
Herbesthal
Germany
Alix
Alexis
Gelderland
von Bislow
Annexation tensions trigger bans in St Petersburg and Moscow
In St Petersburg a police ban blocks a Douma member from lecturing on the Slav question to students. Nationwide, anti-Austrian gatherings are suppressed amid a Russia Austria Bosnia Herzegovina agreement. In Moscow, authorities forbid further performances of the Viennese operetta Forster Cristi after a mob disrupted a recent show.
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St. Petersburg
Russia
Austria
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Moscow
Forster Cristi
Airship Passenger Service Plans Reported in Berlin
Berlin newspapers publish details of a German company based in Frankfort on the Main proposing seven airships with regular sailings between twenty four German cities. Capitalists and sportsmen are said to be involved, though papers remain skeptical.
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Berlin
Frankfort-on-the-Main
Visits exchanged at Ceylon by Rear Admiral Sperry
Rear Admiral Sperry landed from the battleship Connecticut to visit Sir Henry Edward MetalTum, the Governor of Ceylon. A guard of honor, a large waterfront crowd, and naval salutes greeted the admiral. Sperry and his staff toured the Governor’s residence and later attended a concert with American officers.
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Colombo
Sperry
Connecticut
Sir Henry Edward Metal- Tum
Ceylon
98Th Infantry
Henry
Seaton Schroeder
R. ©. B. Lawrence
Admiral Sperry
Treaties With Canada Near Final Form In Hague Submission
The Secretary of State and the British Ambassador resume talks on a compromise treaty covering the Newfoundland fisheries submission to The Hague, boundary waters arbitration, and pecuniary claims. A permanent commission on power distribution is to be defined with jurist and expert from each side, limiting its treaty making powers to gain Senate approval.
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Tribune Bureau
Washington
Secretary of State
Hague
Newfoundland
United States
Canada
Root
Senate
House Rules Fight Sparks Insurgent Plan In Congress
Washington Dec. 14 Col Hepburn leading an insurgent committee argued to curtail Speaker recognition and elected Rules Committee by the House. They favor striking the Speaker recognition phrase to make rules fairer, while supporters expect no change. The argument centers on who controls the Rules Committee and the impact on major states.
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Tribune Bureau
Washington
Hepburn
House
Committee On Rules
New York
Pennsylvania
Illinois
Campaign dinner launches Cannon Speakership bid
The Tribune Bureau reports in Washington on December 14 that a formal campaign for Joseph G. Cannon’s re election as Speaker began at a dinner for the Illinois delegation hosted by Representative Martin B. Madden. A organized structure was set up with the House divided into regional sections and members chosen to canvass peers 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 Committee Reaches No Decision
Washington December 14 The special committee appointed to advise the House on action regarding the Presidents annual message concerning the Secret Service held its first meeting today. Chairman Perkins obtained views on the language and suggested course to defend the House members. No decision was reached and another meeting will be held tomorrow.
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Washington
House
Secret Service
Perkins
Cervera Retired From Spanish Navy on Health Grounds
Madrid December 14 Vice Admiral Cervera who led the Spanish fleet at Santiago was retired from active duty today at his own request due to failing health.
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Madrid
Cervera
Santiago
Buildings for American consuls proposed in foreign lands
Senator Cullom introduced an amendment to the Diplomatic and Consular Appropriation bill to fund land purchases and the erection of consulates in Japan Corea and China. The measure seeks Kobe Nagasaki Yokohama Seoul Tan Sin and eleven major Chinese cities with a $1 373 643 appropriation. The State Department argues that owning consular buildings is essential to promote American trade, prompting optimism for Senate passage despite possible 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 amid new find
Berlin orders Governor of Southwest Africa to collect a export duty of 259 dollars per carat on diamonds following the Lideritz Bay discovery. The measure, tied to a new diamond find, targets shipments from the colony.
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Berlin
Africa
Lideritz Bay
Sao Paulo Bonds Issued in London at Premium
London reports 25 million dollars of the Sao Paulo coffee loan issued today at a premium. The balance of 56 million will be offered by New York and the Continent. Brazil bonds of 10,001,000 dollars at 5 percent ten year will be offered at 92 for subscriptions through National City Bank J P Morgan Co and First National Bank with staged payments through March 1.
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Sao Paulo
London
New York
National City Bank
J. P. Morgan & Co
First National Bank
Warns President Against Insects In Africa
J O Thompson of Richmond Indiana told the President that poisonous insects in Africa pose greater danger than wild animals or reptiles. He described bites causing blood poisoning and urged sleeping in an insect guarded place. The President asked for his written information on the subject.
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Washington
J.O. Thompson
Richmond
Ind
Africa
Bede
Minnesota
Thompson
Mr. Thompson
Steel Men to be Heard in Tariff Hearings
Washington Dec. 14 The Ways and Means Committee aims to close steel tariff hearings before Christmas recess. Bethlehem Steel president Charles M Schwab will testify with exact steel cost figures for domestic versus foreign prices. Carnegie, Corey, and Gary invited. Payne omits order. Buick's J J Carlton sought duty cut but had Canada ties. J W Allison urged camel hair cloth cut.
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Tribune Bureau
Washington
Ways and Means
Congress
Charles M. Schwab
Bethlehem Steel Company
Andrew Carnegie
Co Iftee
William E. Corey
E. H. Gary
Payne
J. J. Carton
Buick Automobile Company
Canada
Europe
J. W. Allison
Texas
National tariff conference planned for Indianapolis
A movement to hold a national tariff conference around February 1 in Indianapolis received backing from Henry Risenberg of the Indiana Conservation Commission after a Washington visit with President Roosevelt. Risenberg said the President approved the meeting and listed potential speakers including Taft Bryan Carnegie Hill Mitchell Gompers Cummins Beveridge and Charles P Neill.
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Indianapolis
Henry Risenberg
Indiana Conservation Commission
Washington
Roosevelt
Risenberg
Rossenberg
Taft
Mr. Bryan
Andrew Carnegie
James J. Hill
John Mitchell
Samuel Gompers
Cummins
Iowa
Beveridge
Charles P. Neill
Postal Banks Chances Seen in Senate Duel
The Postal Savings Bank bill, moved to unfinished business by Senator Carter, faces a quiet fight as some senators push for delay. Carter and supporters expect passage this session, while Aldrich and Monetary Commission's plan to delay until currency reforms are adopted could doom the measure. The outcome hinges on strategic maneuvers by advocates and opponents.
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Tribune Bureau
Washington
Postal Savings Bank
Senate
Brownsville
Carter
Finance Committee
Aldrich
Monetary Commission
Hopkins
Bill Bans Bucket Shops in District of Columbia
Washington action bans bucket shops with penalties up to five years in prison for repeat offenses. The measure also dissolves repeat corporate violators and blocks outside firms from operating in DC. House advances four 5 cent gas bill and schedules adjournment.
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House
Tribune Bureau
Washington
District of Columbia
Board of Trade
Henry
Texas
Scott
Agricultural Committee
de «Armond
Missouri
Rainey Plans New York Interviews on Panama Canal Purchase
Representative Rainey of Illinois, author of the Panama Canal purchase inquiry resolution, will spend holidays in New York meeting with sources. He says if no improper relations are found he will drop the matter, otherwise he will raise the information with the House Rules Committee or the full House after the holidays.
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Washington
Rainey
Illinois
New York
House Committee On Rules
House
Senator Knox Sees President In White House Meeting
Senator Knox of Pennsylvania formerly Attorney General spent several hours in conference with the President at the White House. He described the evening as pleasant and noted that the Panama Canal matter was discussed.
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Washington
Senator Knox
Pennsylvania
White House
Mr. Knox
Panama Canal
Roosevelt seeks Belgian hunting permit in Africa
Brussels December 14 President Roosevelt has applied through the American legation for a Belgian hunting permit in Belgian territory in Africa. The permit is expected to be granted and would cover both big and small game.
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Brussels
Roosevelt
Legation
Africa
Brooklyn youth to hunt big game on Lusitania trip
E Herbert Litchfield of Brooklyn announced plans to depart tomorrow with two companions on the Lusitania to hunt big game in East Africa along the route also chosen by Mr. Roosevelt. Litchfield, experienced in similar expeditions, will represent the American Museum of Natural History.
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E. Herbert Litchfield
President nominates officers and postmaster for Senate approval
Washington December 14 The President sent nominations to the Senate naming William H Hall Harris as Postmaster at Baltimore Harry F Hodges lieutenant colonel in engineers Newton E Mason and William F Potter promoted to rear admiral status in the naval line and other details remain to be reviewed.
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Washington
Senate
Baltimore
William Hall Harris
Isthmian Canal Commission
Harry F. Hodges
Engineers
William F.F. Potter
Newton £. Mason
Mr Foraker Proposes Separate Statehood Bills
Washington December 14 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
Conference of labor to meet in January on unemployed and immigration
Washington December reports Secretary Straus will convene a January conference of labor representatives to discuss unemployment and immigration issues. The session follows a National Council of Commerce meeting that included fifty-two business organizations. Key topics include misdirected immigration and steamship safety, with calls to expand boiler inspections on interstate locomotives and improve information abroad. Keefe and Powderly coordinate details.
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Tribune Bureau
Washington
Straus
Representatives of
Labor
National Council of Commerce
Conference
Council of Labor
United States
Steamship Inspection Service
Saloon for Lakewood ends crusade clash in court
Lakewood is court victory for a general saloon license for workers and farmers. Judge Berry of the Court of Common Pleas at Toms River criticized Lakewood police for arrests he described as personal. The decision granted the Lexington Hotel owner a liquor license despite local anti liquor sentiment.
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Lakewood
N. J
Judge Berry
Court of Common Pleas
Toms River
U. S. la
Lexington Hotel
Abduction Claim After Employment Interview Leads to Escape
Franz Linbach says a man posing as Charles Windrop abducted his 15 year old daughter Anna after a job inquiry at his home. Windrop promised marriage and $10,000 after years, signed fake checks, and gave a bogus address. The girl escaped and identified the imposter. police seek him.
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Franz Linbach
East 117Th Street
Charles Edmond Windrop
West 96Th Street
Anna
Linbach
Windrop
DIES AFTER FIRST SUBWAY RIDE IN BROOKLYN DISTRICT
Mrs Lilian Sullivan of 98 Pacific street Brooklyn died in a taxicab after leaving a subway near 14th street and Broadway. She was with her sister Mrs Thomas O Connor 91 Nevins street Brooklyn. The emergency visit followed a first time trip to Manhattan.
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Lilian Sullivan
Pacific Street
Brooklyn
14Th Street
Broadway
Undertaker Seeks Suspect After Midnight Pranks
A New York undertaker, Mr. Perazzo of Bleecker and Roosevelt streets, offers a $1 reward for the arrest of a prankster who calls late at night to demand an ice box and asks which household has a death. He reports fourteen such alarms since July 16, with visits to Mount Vernon and Staten Island, and fears for personal safety if the hoaxes continue.
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Perazzo
Roosevelt Street
Mount Vernon
Staten Island
Mr. Perazzo
Old St John’s in balance at Trinity meeting
Trinity Corporation held a long monthly meeting in Trinity Chapel vestry room to discuss abandoning old St John’s Chapel in Varick Street where services have lasted a century. A petition by six hundred St John’s members urged reconsidering the February 1 decision to discontinue services. Nineteen of twenty-two vestrymen attended, including Vanderbilt Fish, Justice Vernon Davis, Richard Delafield, and Dean J. Howard Van Amringe.
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Trinity Church
Trinity Chapel
Corporation
Uyvesant Fish
Justice Vernon 4
Davis
Richard Delafield
Dean J. Howard van Amringe
Probation System Up for Senate Inquiry
A legislative committee chaired by Senator Page examined probation conditions in magistrates court. Testimony revealed abuse and lax follow up, with officers admitting criminals with no means of livelihood to probation and inconsistent reporting by some officers. Mayer questioned handling, including reporting to the board by women, and urged caution about releasing professional criminals on probation.
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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 Move Toward House Vote
The House Committee of Patents backs reporting the copyright bill before Christmas recess. The measure guards authors against unauthorized reproductions and grants exclusive selling rights, but Rep Currier seeks amendments to curb musical monopolies by charging composers a 2 cent royalty per roll or sheet. A second bill to create a patent appeals court is also under consideration for expert adjudication.
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Tribune Bureau
Washington
House Committee of Patents
Currier
New Harm
ta@ court of patent appeals
Plan A Travelling Clinic in California Rail Car Lab
Acting on a suggestion from Past Assistant Surgeon Colby Rucker the California State Board of Health prepares a railway car laboratory to illustrate disease prevention. Dr. Rucker proposes an exhibit on fevers tuberculosis and other illnesses with demonstrations. The Southern Pacific provides a deck car and both SP and Santa Fe will transport the car and managers free across California.
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San Francisco
Colby Rucker
Marine Hospital Service
California State Board of Health
Rucker
Southern Pacific Company
Southern Pacific
Santa Fe
California
Roberts Urges Central Bank at Detroit Dinner
George E. Roberts of Chicago, former U S Mint director, urged Detroit bankers to back a central bank of issue. He proposed existing banks hold stock according to their capital and a central bank capital of 10 million dollars, with banks expected to invest about 10 percent of their capital.
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George E. Roberts
Chicago
United States Mint
Bankers’ Club of
Roberts
Central Bank
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