Venezuelan Junta planned revolution against Castro
The document outlines General Rolando and Nicanor Bolet leading a Venezuelan Junta to overthrow Castro. It details bonds issued to fund the effort, shipments of arms to Curacao and Trinidad, and plans for a transport vessel Seneca. Payments promised in gold on certificates and secrecy maintained among buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Castro
Rolando
Curacao
Holland
Venezuela
New York
Nicanor Bolet
Bolet
N. Bolet-Peraza
Washington
Caracas
John R. Dos Passos
Gomez
Port of Spain
Trinidad
Leatier
Relations Reopened American Envoy On Way
The Tribune reports President Gomez of Venezuela formally seeks renewal of diplomatic relations with the United States. An American warship is requested, with W. S. Buchanan as special commissioner to settle issues. Admiral Arnold will accompany to ensure calm, as Buchanan previously brokered Argentina ties and Panama debt settlements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tribune Bureau
Washington
Gomez
Venezuela
United States
North Carolina
W. S. Buchanan
Caracas
Castro
Cipriano Castro
Department of State
la Guayra
William S. Buchanan
Arnold
Mr. Buchanan
Latin America
Cleveland
Argentina
Panama
Colombia
America
Buchanan
Holland
France
Dolphin
Haytian
Des Moines
Curagao
Maine
State Department
United States Senate
Congress
A. F. Jarrett
Orinoco Corporation
Orinoco Steamship Company
New York and Bermudez Asphalt Company
United States and Venezuelan Company
Great Britain
Germany
Italy
Herbert W. Bowen
ORDER TO SEIZE CASTRO IN VENEZUELA LANDING BAN
In Willemstad Curacao on December 23 officers of the Dutch battleship Jacob Heemskerk said Venezuela’s President Castro will be kept from returning to his country. The warships have orders not to permit him to land and to capture him if he tries to re enter.
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Willemstad
Curacao
Castro
Venezuela
Jacob Heemskerk
Dutch Cease Action In Venezuela Dispute
Willemstad Curaçao reports that Holland suspends all actions against Venezuela as it promises to settle the dispute over the May 14 transshipment decree. In The Hague the decree’s revocation was announced, with Dutch naval operations along the Venezuelan coast also halted at President Gomez’s request. A Venezuelan consulate is pending, with the German consul authorized to grant shipping clearances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willemstad
Curacao
Venezuela
Holland
The
Hague
M. van Swinderen
Netherlands
Gomez
Piles Cured In 6 10 14 Days Claims
A dubious ad promises pile treatment with cures in six ten or fourteen days amid garbled text and misspellings. It mentions itching protrusion and relief claims but offers no verifiable details or medical basis.
French papers hail Castro downfall and Dutch influence
Paris reports French newspapers express satisfaction at Castro's collapse and praise Holland's firm stance as a key influence. The Temps supports Gomez's peaceful proclamation and foresees possible settlement of difficulties with the powers, including France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Hait
Castro
Holland
Temps
Gomez
France
Proclaimed Castro Holdings in Venezuela Exposed
A leaked proclamation lists vast Castro holdings in Venezuela including Tachira Railway shares, steamers on Lake Maracaibo and the Orinoco, Coro La Vela railway, electric light and gas interests, Caracas and Valencia utilities, cattle ranches, plantations, docks, mills, and mining concessions. It accuses him of seizing assets with public funds, forcing sales, bankrupting rivals, and ostentatious living while the people starved. Castro’s power began from a small ranch valued at 8000 dollars.
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General Rolando
Venezuela
General Castro
Tachira
Colombia
Lake of
Maracaibo
Zulia
Orinoco
Zumbaduer
Coro
la Vela
Electric Light of
Puerto Cabello
la Guayra
Valencia
Electric Light
Caracas
Maiquetia
Andes
la Vandelaria
Apure
el Banco
Aragua
Manara
Maracay
Quibrada
Concepcion
Villa Ziola
la Victoria
Macuto
Les Teques
Bank of Venezuela
Carupano
Cumana
Macuro
Alejandro Ducharme
Bermudez
Arismend and Benitez
Manzanares
Guanaco
Barber and Carner
Delta
Guayana
Castro
Skepticism in London Over Gomez Castro Ties
London editors show scant interest in Castro overthrow rumors. The Times labels Castro's folly reckless, arguing U S intervention was needed. The Post cautions Gomez may still act under Castro, while The Times notes his adroitness in inviting U S warships to a Venezuelan port.
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London
Castro
Post
Gomez
The
Times
United States
Berlin News Echoes Castro Downfall in Venezuela
Berlin newspapers report the overthrow of President Cipriano Castro as confirmed by Caracas advices. Juan Vicente Gomez is welcomed by locals and foreign residents, with efforts to reestablish relations and reopen Orinoco navigation. Castro remains unaware and confined at a sanatorium, with no clear future plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Berlin
Venezuela
Rolando
Guayana
Andrade
Manuel A. Matos
Castro
Gomez
San Carlos
Maracaibo
Barcelona
Kreuz Zeitung
Foreign Office
Caracas
Cipriano Castro
Juan Vicente Gomez
Orinoco River
Egypt
Dr. Israel's Hospital
Robbers Loot Roskilde Cathedral Tombs in Denmark
Burglars raided the cathedral at Roskilde during the night and carried off numerous gold and silver wreaths urns and shields. The tombs of King Christian and Queen Louise were stripped of valuable memorials sent by European crowned heads and Danish cities.
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Copenhagen
Roskilde
Christian
Louise
Europe
Denmark
Taft Message to Servian Women Sent From Belgrade
The Servian Woman's League reports Taft and his wife express deep sympathy and interest in the Servian women's movement to support national ideals. They say American women share the love and sympathy with Servia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belgrade
Servian Woman's League
William H. Taft
Castellane Suit Seeks Custody For Children
Paris December hearing on Count Boni de Castellane’s bid to place custody with his mother. Public prosecutor M Matter recommends mother’s custody, keeping three children together in France under careful supervision. Decision due December 30.
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Paris
M. Matter
Count Boni de Castellane
Count de Castellane
Prince Hélie de Sagan
M. Matt
Miss Gould
Prince Hélie
George Gould
Helen Gould
France
Marquise de Castellane
Princess de Sagan
M- Matter
Austria balks at paying Turkey compensation in Bosnia issue
Vienna radio reports Baron von Aehrenthal has reversed position and will not grant financial compensation to Turkey over the Bosnia and Herzegovina annexation. Officials fear parliaments may not approve. Berlin notes next steps include sharing recent Russia correspondence. London dispatch says Turkish compensation is required for acceptance of Austrian proposals. officials doubt approval without it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vienna
Allgemeine Zeitung
Baron von Aehrenthal
Austria
Turkey
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Russia
London
Constantinople
the Times
Canal Purchase Controversy Faces U S Investigation
Paris reports claim an American bondholdings path in the Panama Canal purchase. M Lemarques, the court appointed receiver, denies a large American syndicate and says the court will decide what can be disclosed. Final liquidation formalities for the old company may finish within six months while records are kept thirty years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
American Congress
M. Lemarques
America
United States
New York
Stormy Douma Session in St Petersburg
A stormy meeting between Extreme Right members and Baron Nolde of the Ministry of the Interior disrupted the St Petersburg Douma. Militant exchanges over the Caucasus persecution led to loud shouts, a libel charge, and the president suspending the session.
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St. Petersburg
Douma
Haron Nolde
Council of Ministers
Ministry of the Interior
M. Purishkevitch
Caucasus
Baron Nolde
Purishkevitch
Budapest Minister of Commerce Francis Kossuth Ill
Budapest reports Francis Kossuth the Minister of Commerce is seriously ill. He is the son of Louis Kossuth born in 1841 and was appointed to his present post in 146.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Budapest
Francis Kossuth
Commerce
Louis Kossuth
Paris Ministers Sign Preference Agreement on Belgian Congo
Paris on December 23 reports Foreign Minister M Pichon and Belgian Minister M Leghart signed an accord regulating France's right to preference on territories in the Belgian Congo. The pact sets terms for mutual respect of colonial interests and outlines diplomatic parameters for future cooperation between France and Belgium in Africa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
M. Pichon
M. Leghart
France
Hains Admitted Guilty Would Kill Annis Again Trial Report
In Flushing William E. Hains case reveals dramatic testimony and defense gains. Detective Fallar links Hains to threats against Annis while on jail terms. Cross examinations refine timing and sighting of shots as Clark describes the float and yacht Lavinia shooting sequence. Letters and testimonies expose relations, defenses, and alleged admissions impacting the murder trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thornton J
William E. Hains
Flushing
Annis
Eugene A. Fallar
John A. Clark
John Tanning
Third Avenue
Brooklyn
Europe
Dayton
Tribune
Tanning
Julian A. Ripley
Recreation
McIntyre
T. J. Hair
Rascal
Captain Hains
Herman H. Kimmel
Hains
Thornton
Clark
Mrs. Annis
Mr. McIntyre
Darrin
Charles W. Baker
Thornton Hains
Ripley
Thornton J. Hafns
Thornton J. Hains
Fallon
Seniasans
Goasent
Rio
Peter
Exiles Return as Castro Regime Falls in Venezuela
Exiled Venezuelans in New York anticipate returning home after Castro’s overthrow with promises of no imprisonment. Pedro Esequiel Rojas, Ortega Martinez, and Lorenzo Mercado are named as returnees linked to Crespo and Andrade cabinets. A celebratory dinner, likely at Café Martin, marks the regime’s end rather than Gomes’s rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gomez
Castro
Pedro Esequiel Rojas
Crespo
Ortega Martinez
Andrade
Lorenzo Mercado
New York
Caracas
Café Martin
Gomes
T F Ryan Steps Out On Wall Street Career Milestones
T F Ryan joined the New York Stock Exchange in 1574 and held a seat until June 1905. He retired in 191?, briefly returning in 1906 to partner with William C Whitney on consolidating Manhattan surface railways, leading to the Metropolitan Street Railway Company and other ventures where he served as director.
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New York Stock Exchange
Exchange
Wall Street
Willam C. Whitney
Island of
Manhattan
Metropolitan Street Railway Company
Pittsburg Scandal Continues With Politician Bribery Claims
Testimony outlines a scheme in which Councilman Klein identified trustworthy and corrupt members, naming Moran Hirsch Wallace Deitrick McMorris Riley as non participants while others were deemed open to bribery. Witnesses describe payments tied to a wood block paving ordinance and other council deals involving Klein Brand Was son Ferguson Seffel and Wasson as core players.
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Klein
Wilson
Moran
Hirsch
Wallace
Deitrick
McMorris
Riley
Fourth Avenue
Voters’ League
Duquesne Hotel
Herbert Jones
Western Lumber Company
Jones
Brand
Counetls
Fort Pitt
Councilman
Councils
Wasson
Hugh Ferguson
Tom
Jacob Seffel
Kien
Russia's note to powers on Balkan conference proposal
St. Petersburg December note outlines a plan for a conference on the Balkan situation. It largely repeats known facts but adds a new suggestion to discuss not only the judicial aspects of Austria Hungary's annexation of Bosnia and Herzegovina but also the form of government the provinces should receive.
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St. Petersburg
Balkans
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Austria-Hungary
A New Cabinet Formed in Portugal
Lisbon December 23 a new cabinet was formed by Francisco Beirao who then relinquished the presidency and foreign affairs post the king appointing Antonio Azevedo to lead foreign affairs. Other ministers include Abras interior Anther justice Garcta finance Nunes war Curto marine Fest as public works.
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Portugal
Lisbon
Senhor Francisco Beirao
Senhor Beirao
Senhor Antonio Azevedo
Marine
Antonio Azevedo
Senhor Abras
Senhor Anther
Senhor Garcta
Nunes
Admiral Curto
Senhor Fest
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United States of Venezuela
United States of America
Windsor Trust Company
Skepticism
MR. Taft
Balkan
Canal Purchase
Congo
Schaefer
Park Ave
T. F. Ryan
Steps
Pittsburg
M.knoedler&co
Fifth Ave
Corth St
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