Venezuelan tension draws powers as Holland seizes ships
The Venezuelan situation has drawn lively interest from major powers. Netherlands warships have moved to sequestrate Venezuelan naval vessels and block port communication. Linares Alcantera, son of a former president, West Point graduate, leads interior affairs and has ties to President Castro.
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Netherlands
Holland
Linares Alcantera
Venezuela
West Point
Aragua
Guayana
Castro
Washington Eyes Venezuela Cabinet Shift in US Ties
State Department officials say a new Venezuelan cabinet could influence U S relations. They hope progress on U S claims against Venezuela and, if Caracas seeks to resume diplomatic ties, the department will aid that move. The goal is friendly relations with South American neighbors.
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Washington
State Department
Venezuela
United States
Mystery surrounds destination of the battleship Maine
The battleship Maine sailed from Norfolk under sealed orders amid rumors it heads for Venezuelan waters. No official confirmation was given while officials noted potential unrest in Caracas and the lack of U S naval presence in the region. Admiral Conway H Arnold leads the Maine and conferred with Secretary Root and Secretary Newberry. The cruiser North Carolina accompanied the Maine, and both ships may also be bound for Venezuela. The North Carolina with the Montana was slated to transport President-elect Taft to Panama on January 2.
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Meine
Norfolk
Navy Department
Venezuelan
la Guayra
Puerto Cabello
Maracaibo
State Department
Caracas
Venezuela
Maine
United States
Conway H. Arnold
Naval War College
Admiral Arnold
Naval
Root
Newberry
North Carolina
Hampton Roads
Montana
Taft
Panama
No Favor to Castro Emphasis in Berlin Visit
Berlin reports say Germany resents claims of undue friendliness toward President Castro of Venezuela. The Foreign Office cites courtesy and notes Castro visited as Venezuelan president, sent homage to the Emperor, and met with officials without political talks or overtures for commercial gains. Castro stays in background during hospital stay as examinations continue.
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Germany
Castro
Foreign Office
Venezuela
Herr von Schoen
Astro
Venezuelen
Netherlands
Imperial Ministry of Marine
Israel
Plot to assassinate General Bello at Fort San Carlos
From Willemstad reports dated December 21 letters describe a plot to kill General Bello, commander of Fort San Carlos in Maracaibo. Conspirators were captured and executed.
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Willemstad
Bello
Fort San Carlos
Maracaibo
Leiter helps at mine fire in Illinois colliery
Fires rage at Joseph Leiter's $168,000 colliery in Zeigier Illinois. A recovery party will descend tomorrow to assess ten days of firefighting. Brimstone fumes have been pumped in and flooding may be used next. Leiter's bride Miss Juliette Williams from Washington assists on site with coffee and sandwiches and has set up a temporary hospital.
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Ify
the Tribune
Zeigier
Ill
Joseph Leiter
Higgins’s Counsel Paid 12000 to Receiver of Bank
Charles M. Higgins commands details on payments to lawyers for Brooklyn Bank receivership. Charlies M. Stafford received 12.00 for work from bank closure in October to reopening in June. Swanstrom and Church earned 11.50 each for two and a half months, valued at about 2400 total. Higgins to issue a full expenditure statement. depositors’ committee to follow.
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Charles M. Higgins
Brooklyn Bank
Higgins
J. Edward Swanstrom
Jenner C. Church
Stafford
Benk
Mr. Higgins
Church
Swanstrom
Taft Seeks Knox Consultation On Cabinet Plans
President elect Taft said he wrote to Senator Knox inviting him to Augusta within two or three weeks for a cabinet conference. Taft warned that publishing names as “seriously considered” inflates cabinet rumors and noted no steps had been taken recently. He also predicted Judge Charles Nagle’s qualifications may be discussed by Missouri state chairman Walter Dickey. Hammond declined cabinet ambitions but favored a public works department if created. Taft family moved to Terrett cottage and enjoyed local hospitality while golf scores frustrated him.
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Taft
Knox
Walter S. Dickey
Missouri
Dickey
Charles Nagle
St. Louis
Nagle
Chicago
Hitchcock
John Hays Hammond
National League of Republican Clubs
Hammond
Hay
Terrett Cottage
Bon Air
Country Club
Mr. Taft
Georgia
South
Atlanta
Conners Sees War Eyeing Germany During Europe Tour
William J. Conners, chairman of the Democratic State Committee, returned aboard the Amerika after six weeks in major continental cities. He warns Germany aims to seize territory but avoids predicting locations. He praises Berlin cleanliness and criticizes German railways, notes Paris as busy, and says Americans are now respected for naval power. He meets Tammany leader Murphy in New York before returning to Buffalo with Mrs. Conners.
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Democratic State Committee
Amerika
Germany
Mr. Conners
Berlin
Empire
New York
New York Central
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Bowery
Paris
England
London
Norman E. Mack
Democrats
Carnegie Testimony on Tariff and Steel Costs
Carnegie outlines why protection shaped his entry into steel and argues for cost details to guide tariff policy. He asserts foreign rails and labor costs differ, defends high domestic profits as justified, and cites Judge Gary while resisting full cost disclosures. The session mixes humor and sharp questions about international steel costs and the case for free trade.
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Congress
Europe
Gary
Carnegie
Hill
Connecticut
England
Steel Corporation
Messrs. Payne
Dalzell
Cochran
Payne
Bonynge
Mr. Bonynge
Mr. Carnegie
Kellogg Denies Washington Statement On Cabinet Plans
St Paul December 21 Frank B Kellogg government prosecutor of the trusts denied making any statement to newspapers in Washington or elsewhere about Cabinet matters after a dispatch quoted him saying he would not join the Taft Cabinet. He added no immediate statement but may issue one in a few days.
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Dalzell and
Payne
Mr. Payne
Mr. Dalzell
St. Paul
Washington
Frank B. Kelloggs
Trusts
Washington Dispatch
Dispatch
Taft
Plans for inauguration at Pension Office Building
Washington reports that there is little opposition to using the Pension Office Building again for Taft's inaugural ball. Fund subscriptions reach 76000 with confidence to raise the full 190090 required to ensure a great celebration.
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Washington
Congress
Pension Office
Taft
Ohio Senatorial contest draws in Taft for open caucus
Cincinnati and Columbus dispatches detail Charles P Taft asserting Roosevelt opposes no part of his bid to succeed Foraker with an open caucus plan His rival Burton loses Cleveland delegation while Taft allies push for public votes and statements From Washington Garfield denies being a dark horse amid a shifting field and methyl alcohol poison victims in the Philippines are listed including soldiers from the 18th and 19th Infantry divisions
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Charles P. Taft
Columbus
United States
Foraker
Roosevelt
Taft
Theodore E. Burton
Cox Organization
P. Taft
Washington
Garfield
Ohio
Burton
Philippines
John Duffy
Edward ©. Clark
Thomas W. Bing
Chesley D. Langy
18Th Infantry
Otto Kuppe
John J. Phelan
Frank L. Smith
James E. Curtis
Samuel A. Bramel
John O. Corbell
Wiliam Nicholas
Léia Infantry
Keystone Senatorship Announcement in Pittsburgh
George T. Oliver of Pittsburgh formally announces his candidacy for the United States Senate to succeed P. C. Knox who will resign to join Taft's Cabinet. He demands a harmonious caucus endorsement and says he will not run unless a large majority of legislators support him in tomorrow's caucus. Dalzell and Burke are other Allegheny County candidates with nine more seeking the plum from outside the county.
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Tribune
Pittsburg
George T. Oliver
United States Senate
P. C. Knox
Taft
Oliver
John Dalzell
James Francis Burke
Allegheny County
Berry Resignation Not Received Bronx Park Commissioner May Quit Office
City news reports say Bronx Park Commissioner Joseph I Berry has not sent his resignation to Mayor McClellan. Officials anticipate multiple department changes at year end but offer no specifics. Rumors place Deputy Commissioner Edwards to head Street Cleaning, replacing Crowell.
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McClellan
Joseph I. Berry
Bronx
Berry
Edwards
Bill
Princeton
Crowell
No Rehearing Denied for Mrs Botkin Murder Suspect
San Francisco December 21 The Supreme Court refused a rehearing of the appeal petition for Cor delia Botkin now serving a life sentence for murdering Mrs J P Dunning of Wilmington Delaware by sending poisonous candy through the mails The denial closes the petition for appeal in the case stemming from the alleged poison mail plot.
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San Francisco
Cordelia Botkin
J. P. Dunning
Wilmington
Del
Supreme Court
New Deputy City Paymaster Named in City Finance
Controller Metz appointed James C. McKenna to Deputy City Paymaster yesterday. McKenna, examining inspector in the audit bureau, will earn 2500 dollars a year, up from 1500. He resides at 5 Brooklyn avenue Brooklyn.
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James C. McKenna
Audit Bureau
Finance Department
Ala
McKenna
Brooklyn Avenue
Brooklyn
Coroner Rules Chief Biggy Death an Accidental Drowning
A coroner's jury in San Francisco ruled Chief of Police Biggy's death accidental drowning after he disappeared from the police launch Patrol while crossing the bay on the night of November 30.
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San Francisco
Biggy
Bay
Cure a Cold in One Day Offers Quinine Laxative Remedy
A vintage advertisement promises to cure a cold in one day using LAXATIVE BROMY Quinine Tablets and offers a refund if it fails. The notice cites a signature from K. W. Groves and includes claims of druggists endorsing the product and a money-back guarantee.
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K. W. Groves
Theodore B Starr Exclusive Designs in Silver and Jewelry
Madison Square New York showcases exclusive designs by Theodore B Starr offering domestic and foreign silverware and gold jewelry. The display highlights crafted pieces, with emphasis on artisan quality and variety.
Carnegie Declares Steel Industry Ready to Beat World
In Washington Carnegie testifies that after forty years for protection, the steel industry can now supply cheaper and more regular steel than abroad. He proclaims protection a success and asserts the United States can beat the world in steel manufacture. Crozier challenges his tariff views and questions the protective system’s wisdom.
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Washington
Carnegie
Alfred O. Crozier
Wilmington
Del
Crozier
United States Steel Corporation
Federal tariff commission urged by National Business League
The National Business League of America urged creating a federal expert non partisan tariff commission with a permanent tariff bureau under its direction. It said sweeping tariff changes create business uncertainty and endorsed the commission to adjust tariffs as conditions require.
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Chicago
Tarif Commission
National Business League of America
Wreck of Cunard Steamer Sylvania After Huge Wave
A huge mid ocean tidal wave battered the Cunard steamer Sylvania near Boston on December 18. The wave crushed iron girders and deckhouses, carried away lifeboats, twisted davits, and damaged railings. Four days to reach port the ship with passengers aboard faced near foundering. injuries were reported among stowaways, while crew and most passengers were unharmed.
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the Tribune
Boston
Midocean
Cunard
Sylvanis
Sylvania
Stickney Steps Down as Chicago Great Western President
St Louis dec 2 A B Stickney president of the Chicago Great Western Railway resigned as receiver today Judge Walter H Sanders appointed Horace G Burt former president of Union Pacific as his successor Rumors persist he may resign soon but officials deny it Stickney says he resigns to act as mediator among interests and stockholders while remaining president and offering service to the company
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Stickney
Chicago Great Western Railway Company
Wrights to Winter in France
Orville Wright plans to sail for Paris in about ten days after recovering from injuries sustained at Fort Myer. He intends to spend the winter in France training men under his brother and preparing the aeroplane for renewed government tests, with a return to the United States later to resume experiments.
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Fort Myer
Springfield
Ohio
Paris
Wright
Frances
Myer
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