Terminal Burns at Long Island City Station
The Long Island Rail Road terminal at Long Island City was destroyed by fire last night. The brick building, opened in 1891, housed waiting rooms offices and a telegraph area. flames began in the telegraph office at about 8 15. Firefighters from multiple units battled the blaze as trains were evacuated and passengers redirected to Brooklyn ferries. One man, H. F. Woodward, leaped from a second story window and was hospitalized. Losses include the station, yard, platforms, rails, and plate glass with total damage running into the tens of thousands of dollars.
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St. John’s Hospital
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Jamaica
Colombia moves to cut war taxes by abolishing passport fees
In Colon Colombia on December 18 the government notified steamship agents that passport fees charged to travelers leaving Colon are abolished while other port fees remain in force. The step is described as the first move in war tax reductions. A decree also directs electoral counties to be nominated on January 1 in each departmental capital.
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Colombia
Gold loan offered to Mexico for public works
Mexico City reports the Mexican Government has received offers from New York financiers for a gold loan to fund public works. Congress authorization is required for any broader gold basis currency use. The government will act cautiously, seeking favorable terms and using ample reserve funds. New York exchange stands at a 1.59 premium.
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New-York
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De Rydzewski Not To Be Tried In Gore Death
Paris officials drop homicide charges against M. de Rydzewski after ruling Mrs. Ellen Gore’s death accidental. Gore was shot in Paris on November 18 by Jeanne Rydzewski, a Russian, as authorities conclude no criminal act occurred.
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Hawkes Dropped in Notable Republican County Vote
A lively county committee election ended with Dock Commissioner McDougall Hawkes ousted as leader of the XXVth District. Henry Birrell elected to lead. Robert C. Morris re-elected president amid sharp roll call votes and swift, witty exchanges.
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Henry Birrell
Robert C. Morris
George R. Manchester
Edward H. Healy
William Halpin
George R. Sheldon
Edmund Bodine
Mr. Morris
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Elsberg
John W. Jacobus
Franklin B. Ware
de Lancey Carter
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Robert A. Brunjes
Alderman Parsons
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Hawkes
Lemuel E. Quigg
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Winthrop
Mr. Hawkes
John A. Weekes, Jr
McEwen and Hardy
Birrell
Charles B. Page
Low
Morris
Crombie
Crobie
Delays on Panama Canal Treaty Stall Senate Action
Washington dispatch reports a dispute over the annuity term in the Colombia Panama Canal treaty delaying Senate consideration before the holiday adjournment. Colombia seeks 500000 to 600000 annually while the U S may raise the upfront lump sum to around 10000000, with no agreement on future payments.
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Washington
Colombia
Panama Canal
Senate
Hay
Herran
United States
Tribune
Isthmus
Panama
Earthquake kills hundreds in Andijan Russia Central Asia
Tashkend December 18 reports three officials and two soldiers among the dead from the quake that destroyed Andijan. About 150 natives, mainly children, were killed. 300 natives and 17 soldiers injured. 9,000 native houses and 130 Russian dwellings ruined.
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Tashkend
Russia
Andijan
Russian Central Asia
Nord Proclaimed President in Haiti Takeover
Port au Prince December 18 General Nord has been proclaimed President of Hayti by the army and took possession of the National Palace this morning.
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Port-au-Prince
Hayti
Nord
Bundesrath Approves Tariff Bill After Reichstag Third Reading
Berlin reports that the Bundesrath today approved the tariff bill in the form it passed its third reading in the Reichstag. The action completes the bill's legislative path with the new duties and provisions awaiting formal assent and implementation.
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Bundesrath
Berlin
Reichstag
Ecuador appoints ministers and attaché in Paris and Washington
Guayaquil reports that on December 18 Victor M. Rendon was named Ecuadorian Minister to France while Colonel Enrique Roca was appointed military attaché at the Ecuadorian Legation in Washington.
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Ecuador
Victor M. Rendon
France
Enrique Roca
Washington
Olean Rates to Be Increased by Steamship Merger
London conference of steamship men trading with Canada this week at Liverpool decided freight rates were not remunerative and will rise by five to ten percent in 1908.
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London
Canada
Liverpool
Italian fencers Vega and Pessina wounded in morning duels
In a morning contest here the Italian champions Vega and Pessina fought the French Merignac and Kirchoffer. Both Italians were wounded though their injuries were not serious. The report notes no danger to either fighter and highlights the event as a notable fencing clash.
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Vega
Pessina
Merignac
Kirchoffer
Vanderbilt in Danger as Peritonitis Develops
A late night bulletin said Cornelius Vanderbilt’s condition remained grave with a new generalized peritonitis after a prior unsettled state. Doctors Flint Janeway and Delafield led rounds, with multiple family members and physicians at the Vanderbilt residence as illness intensified and urgent medical efforts continued.
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Austin Flint, Jr
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Alfred G. Vanderbilt
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Ogden Goelet
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Robert Goelet
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Alfred Vanderbilt
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Vanderbilt
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Goelet
Knickerbocker Club
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Vanderbilt House
Seeking Guarantees by Telegraph in Venezuela Mediation
Washington reports Minister Bowen may act as intermediary between Venezuela and European powers over claims, aiming at arbitration. Officials expect Bowen to seek authority to apologize for Germany, promise reparations, and recognize intervention rights while securing payment guarantees. Monroe Doctrine respected, with US opposition to direct guarantees and Congress leaning against guaranteeing debts. Bowen awaits State Department consent to mediate as allies may accept.
Bowen Named Peacemaker as Venezuela Grants Powers
Mr. Bowen the United States Minister at Caracas has been given full authority by President Castro to seek a settlement with Great Britain Germany and Italy. Bowen awaits State Department consent to proceed. A British Cabinet Council debated the Venezuelan offer but no decision was announced. Castro denied Venezuela would yield to the powers ultimatums as allies prepared to announce a war blockade of several ports. The United States will not guarantee Venezuela claims.
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Germany
United States
South America
Venezuela
Congress
House Committee On Foreign Affairs
Shafroth
Castro
McCall
Bowen
State Department
Mr. Bowen
Caracas
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Ao Cabello
Coro
Maracaio
Carupano
Barcelona
Washington
Vene Zuela
London
White
Foreign Office
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Associated Press
Lansdowne
Full Power to Bowen in Venezuelan Arbitration
Caracas December 18 Lopez Baralt the Venezuelan foreign minister sent a document signed by President Castro and countersigned by himself recognizing Mr Bowen as the sole Venezuelan representative for settling the current dispute He may act without restriction to protect Venezuela’s interests The State Department in Washington has been informed Arbitration responses from Great Britain Germany and Italy are awaited A conference of the ambassadors may be held in Washington if favorable and Bowen would sail December 23 for the United States on the Red D Line Caracas steamer due December 2% to New York.
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Washington
Bowen
Venezuela
Castro
Germany
Great Britain
State Department
France
England
United States
Italy
Caracas
New York
Blockade to Formalize Against Venezuela Ports
Caracas reports the allies will notify Venezuelan authorities at La Guayra that a war blockade will take effect Saturday at 3 p m. December 2 targeting La Guayra Porto Cabello Coro Maracaibo Carupano and Barcelona. The United States neutrality stance remains undecided while Bowen negotiates possible concessions to avert full punitive measures.
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Porto Cabello
Coro
Maracaibo
Carupano
Barcelona
British Cabinet Meets to Discuss Venezuela Arbitration
London reports no final decision from Cabinet on Venezuela arbitration. U S Chargé d Affaires White liaises with Foreign Office, sending dispatches to Washington. Britain seeks U S guarantee of Venezuela’s compliance. Bowen named to arrange settlement, with Lansdowne noting interest. Poland Water advertisement follows.
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