Venezuelan crisis deepens as Dutch seize ships
The Venezuelan situation draws steady power-plant attention as the Netherlands acts with allied powers to block communications between ports. Dutch warships have seized Venezuelan naval vessels while Linares Alcantera, a West Point graduate and former Aragua president, rises as interior minister and ally of President Castro.
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Venezuela
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Venezuela Cabinet May Improve US Relations
State Department officials believe a new Venezuelan cabinet could affect ties with the United States and help advance adjudication of US claims against Venezuela. If Caracas shows willingness to resume diplomatic relations, Washington would aid that move and prefers friendly terms with South American neighbors.
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State Department
Venezuela
United States
Mystery surrounds Maine seaways voyage under sealed orders
The battleship Maine sailed from Norfolk under sealed orders amid uncertainty over its destination. Officials would not confirm reports of a Venezuela deployment as tensions rise in Caracas. Rear Admiral Conway H Arnold leads the Maine, with the cruiser North Carolina also sailing with sealed orders. The Montana and North Carolina bear Taft to Panama on January 2.
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Taft
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No favors to Castro in Berlin visit
Berlin reports show Germany resisting any hint of friendly policy toward President Castro of Venezuela. The Foreign Office cites courtesy, noting Castro visited as Venezuelan president, met officials, and left political talk and commercial aims out of interactions. Rumors of warship and artillery talks are denied as unsubstantiated. Castro’s medical exams continue as his suite notes no plans for operations, while hospital rooms are redecorated and meals sent from a restaurant.
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Venezuela
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Israel
Plot to assassinate General Bello at Maracaibo uncovered
Letters from Willemsted report a plot to kill General Bello, commander of Fort San Carlos in Maracaibo. Conspirators were captured and executed.
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Maracaibo
Leiter Aids Fire At Mine Near Here
Telegraph dispatch reports fires raging in Joseph Leiter's coal mine. Pumps brimstone fumes into the shaft to combat flames as flooding is planned. Leiter's bride Miss Juliette Williams of Washington is on site with coffee, sandwiches, and a temporary hospital established.
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Juliette Williams
Washington
Higgins Bank Receivership Fees Stir Debate Over Counsel Pay
Charles M. Stafford, receiver’s personal counsel, earned 1200 for work from bank closure in October to reopening in June. Higgins contests 11.50 payments to J Edward Swanstrom and James C Church, official counsel, arguing they did far less work. He says Stafford likely did more, and plans to publish expenditure statements for the receivership and depositors committee.
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Taft Invites Knox to Augusta for Cabinet Conference
President elect Taft announced he had written to Senator Knox inviting him to Augusta within two or three weeks for a cabinet makeup conference. He cautioned that cabinet formation requires more than rumors or published names and noted there was nothing finalized at present. Walter S. Dickey of Missouri to visit Taft soon to discuss Judge Charles Nagle’s qualifications for a cabinet post.
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Conners Reports War Winds From Europe On a Continent Tour
William J. Conners, Democratic State Committee chairman, returned from six weeks in major European cities aboard the Amerika. He warns Germany may seize territory but avoids pinpointing a target. He praises Berlin’s cleanliness and rail system but calls its railroads inferior and notes Paris as a busy seat of action. He says Britain’s navy dominates but many ships are old junk. He says Americans are no longer a joke abroad and hints at future political plans back home. He is staying through Thursday and will meet Tammany’s Charles Murphy in Buffalo.
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Buffalo
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Tammany
Carnegie on Tariff and steel costs in Congress hearing
Carnegie details why tariffs aided his steel venture and argues for balancing costs and wages. He asserts foreign production costs and rail price issues, cites Judge Gary, Schwab, and Mills, and defends domestic industry while noting limitations of foreign competition. He emphasizes protectionism and warns against indiscriminate free trade.
Kellogg refutes Washington dispatch on Cabinet plans
St Paul December 21 Frank B R Kellogg government prosecutor of the trusts said he never made any statement to newspapers in Washington or elsewhere about Cabinet matters after reading a local paper’s Washington dispatch extract. He denied being a Taft Cabinet member and said he may issue further remarks in a few days.
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Washington
Frank RB. Kellogg
Trusts
Washington Dispatch
Dispatch
Taft
Plans for Inauguration Fund Reach $76,000
Washington officials say Congress had objections four years ago to using the Pension Office Building for the inaugural ball but no serious opposition today. Subscriptions total $76,000 as the commission aims to raise the full $190,099 needed for Taft's inauguration.
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Congress
Pension Office
Taft
Ohio Senatorship fight draws in Taft and Burton
Cincinnati and Columbus dispatch on December 21 report Charles P. Taft denying any Roosevelt opposition and urging an open caucus for the Ohio Senatorial race. Theodore E. Burton counters with stalled Cleveland delegation arrivals as Taft launches rival headquarters. Foraker denies quitting. Garfield named as a potential dark horse. Washington officials deny serious nomination moves. Methyl alcohol poisoning among Philippines troops listed with names and units.
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Ohio
Theodore FE. Burton
Cleveland
Charles P. Taft
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Cleveland Today
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New York
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Keystone Senatorship Declared by George T Oliver in Pittsburg
George T Oliver of Pittsburgh announces his candidacy for the United States Senate to succeed P Knox who will resign to join the Taft Cabinet He seeks a harmonious endorsement and will not run unless a large majority of legislators caucus support him Congressman John Whalnell and James Francis Burke are also candidates from Allegheny County with nine others from outside county vying for the plum.
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United States Senate
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James Francis Burke
Allegheny County
Berry Resignation Not Received Bronx Park Commissioner May Quit
Bronx Park Commissioner Joseph I. Berry did not submit his resignation, as Mayor McClellan indicated. City hall circles expect multiple departmental changes at year end, with uncertainty over who will depart or stay due to a shortage of high quality candidates. Rumors name Deputy Commissioner Edwards as possible successor to Commissioner Crowell in Street Cleaning.
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Billy” Edwards
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No Rehearing for Mrs Botkin in Poisoned Candy Case
San Francisco December 21 The Supreme Court today denied a rehearing of Mrs Cor delia Botkin s petition for appeal She is serving a life sentence for murdering Mrs J P Dunning of Wilmington Delaware by sending poisoned candy through the mails
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Wilmington
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Supreme Court
New Deputy City Paymaster Named for Finance Dept
Controller Metz announced yesterday the appointment of James McKenna as Deputy City Paymaster with a salary of 2500 dollars annually. McKenna, previously examining inspector in the audit bureau, earned 1500 dollars in that post and resides at 3 Brooklyn avenue in Brooklyn.
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Death of San Francisco Chief of Police ruled accidental drowning
A coroner's jury in San Francisco found Chief of Police Biggy died by accidental drowning after vanishing from the police launch Patrel during a bay crossing on the night of November 30.
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Theodore B Starr Exclusive Designs in Silverware Jewelry
Madison Square New York houses Theodore B Starr showcasing domestic and foreign silverware and gold jewelry in a premium shop window. The feature highlights intricate domestic and international designs offered to discerning clients.
Carnegie Questions Tariff Fight and Steel Policy
In Washington Carnegie defends protection as essential to U S steel growth after forty years’ trial, declaring the industry can beat the world in steel manufacture. He stays to hear remarks by Alfred Crozier criticizing his tariff views and the free duty proposal.
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New York
Carnegie
England
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Mr. Carnegie
Washington
Alfred O. Crozier
Wilmington
Del
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United States Steel Corporation
Federal tariff commission urged by National Business of America
The National Business of America recommended a federal expert non partisan tariff commission with a permanent tariff bureau to streamline tariff schedules. They said sweeping changes create business uncertainty and endorsed the commission as a mechanism to adjust tariffs as conditions demand.
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Smashed by Huge Wave Hammers Cunard Sylvania
Telegraph report from Boston dated December 21 describes a huge mid ocean wave that battered the Cunard steamer Sylvania. Metal girders folded like paper while deckhouses shattered and lifeboats were torn away and davits dragged into the sea. The vessel limped into port after four days at sea with cargo ruined and several stowaways hurt though crew and most passengers uninjured.
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Stickney Steps Down as Chicago Great Western Head
A. B. Stickney resigned today as president of the Chicago Great Western Railway. Judge Walter H. Santora appointed Horace G. Burt to succeed him as receiver, amid rumors of further leadership changes. Stickney said he remains president and offers to mediate among stockholders and interests, citing duty to all classes of stock.
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Chicago Great Westerane Company
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O Dent
Wrights to Winter in France prepare for Paris flight tests
Orville Wright, fully recovered from the Fort Myer crash, plans to sail for Paris in about ten days with Wilbur Wright. They will spend the winter in France training pilots and preparing for further aeroplane experiments, hoping to renew governmental contracts and advance aviation development.
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