Castro Accepts Hague Conditions for Arbitration
Caracas reports President Castro accepts submitting all pending Venezuela European claims to The Hague tribunal with conditions including cessation of the blockade and the return of the fleet seized by the allied powers. Washington officials offered no confirmation and noted Roosevelt’s stance on arbitration, while the United States weighs whether to push Hague mediation and urges lifting the blockade to protect American shipping.
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Caracas
Castro
la Victoria
Hague Tribunal
Venezuela
Washington
Hay
State Department
Roosevelt
Hague
Bowen
United States
President undecided on invitation to Venezuelan talks
Washington December 25 The State Department said the President has not yet decided whether to arbitrate the Venezuelan dispute. A decision may take several days. Daily correspondence continues between the State Department and foreign offices regarding the invitation. Secretary Hay met with the President at the White House to discuss the situation.
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Washington
State Department
Hay
White House
German claim excluded from arbitration in Venezuelan dispute
Berlin reports the Lokal Anzeiger says Germany excludes a 1 700 000 bolivar claim from arbitration, to be paid in cash before arbitration. It notes Roosevelt’s arbitration pledge may imply an indirect guarantee for any award and that confidence grows he will accept the task.
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Berlin
Lokal Anzeiger
Foreign Office
Roosevelt
Hague tribunal ignored as Venezuela dispute escalates Paris
Baron d Estournelles de Constant informs Foreign Minister Delcassé he will interpellate the Chamber over allied powers disregarding Article XXVII of The Hague Convention in pressuring Venezuela. He backs the US view that Venezuela should be referred to The Hague court and decries a systematic interdiction of arbitration by European governments.
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Paris
Baron d’Estournelles de Constant
Delcassé
Venezuela
France
Caracas at Willemstad report on cargo and coasts
The American Red D Line steamer Caracas has brought the remainder of her cargo to Willemstad Curacao. Allied warships now use searchlights to watch the Venezuelan coasts. Forty vessels are detained at La Guayra.
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Willemstad
Curacoa
Caracas
Venezuela
la Guayra
Italy's Conditions Simple On Arbitration Acceptance
Rome declares Italy will accept arbitration only if the terms are settled and Italian claims are treated equally with other nations. The report notes that Italy’s stance is straightforward and tied to equal consideration among involved powers.
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Rome
Italy
Lorenz Sees American Life Before Returning Home
Dr Adolf Lorenz, arriving in Boston after a delay, plans a brief tour of American life and institutions before sailing home. He notes earning about $30,000 in four months here against a $30,000 Chicago fee, says most profits went to local doctors, and praises American hospitality, theatres, and scenery while expressing a wish to return.
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Adolf Lorenz
Father Knickerbocker
Wisner R. Townsend
Boston
Murray Hill
Dr. Townsend
Empire Theatre
East River
Dr. Lorenz
J. Adriance Bush
Union League Club
America
Lorenz
Chicago
Vienna
California
Florida
Denver
Salt Lake
Europe
Washington
New York
Liverpool
Robert Jones
England
Austria
Nobleman Dies at Sea on P. O. Line Steamer
Lord Willoughby de Broke died at sea aboard the Peninsular and Oriental Line steamer Aden on December 13. He was buried at sea near the Australia, while the vessel neared London. The death occurred during the voyage from London to the Orient.
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Lord Willoughby de Broke
Aden
London
Australia
King’s Message to Marconi From Italian King
The King of Italy sends a wireless telegram to Mr. Marconi responding to the transatlantic message. He expresses pleasure at the achievements and praises Italian science, signing Vittorio Emanuele. The note is dated Christmas Day from Gilacé Bay, Nova Scotia.
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Gilacé Bay
N. S
Italy
Marconi
Vittorio Emanuelo
Deadly Fire at Arbuckle Cooperage Blaze Kills Three Firemen
At Arbuckle Brothers cooperage in Plymouth Street Brooklyn a four story brick building burned after 1 am. Three firemen died trapped under collapsing walls and three others were injured as crews fought the blaze. Loss estimated at 850000 with surrounding foundry and cork works badly damaged.
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Arbuckle Brothers
Plymouth St
Brooklyn
Cooperage Works
O'Toole
James
Father Langan
Church of the Assumption
McGrowan
Thomas McCarthy
Coppenger
Cumberland St. Hospital
Isenberg
Bliss Foundry
McCooley
Nostrandave
Water Tower
Murray
Jefferts
Purvey
Manhattan
East River
Willing to place $2,000,000 order with Westinghouse
O W Bain an electrical engineer for the tramways of New South Wales Government met Westinghouse officials in Pittsburg and stated the visit would culminate in an order over $2,000,000 for electrical equipment. The package includes 9,000 horsepower engines signalling devices and air brakes.
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Tribune
Pittsburg
O. W. Bain
New South Wales
Westinghouse Electric Company
Bain
Hich
Triumphal year of universal events celebrated worldwide
A vivid ad recounts a year of major events in America, England, Germany, and France with royal coronations, a ruler’s visit to the White House, a yacht christening, and statue unveilings. It touts Moet & Chandon champagne as the exclusive beverage at all functions, claiming the brand’s superiority and popularity.
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America
England
Germany
France
United States
H. R. H. Prince
Henry
Prussia
White House
Edward the VII
India
Rochambeau
Moét & Chandon
Adve
Attack at Waldorf Arouses Security Forces
A foreign man at the Waldorf Astoria attacked two guests. amid threats and rants in broken English, he claimed capital’s encroachment ruined his livelihood. House Detectives Kennedy and Smith, plus two porters and Patrolman Curran, restrained him and he was taken to the West Thirtieth Street station and later Bellevue insane pavilion. The assailant snatched a fur boa from a woman and abused her before detectives intervened.
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Waldorf-Astoria
House
Kennedy
Smith
Curran
West Thirtieth-st
Bellevue
Russian Earthquakes Continue In Central Asia
Reports from Andijan in Russian Central Asia describe daily seismic disturbances with four to five shocks and a violent sequence on December 22. The tremors caused a railway panic, suspended traffic, and led to station closure as military authorities assume control for miles beyond Andijan. Damages reach several millions of dollars.
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St. Petersburg
Andijan
Russian Central Asia
Warships' Crews Race Ends In Tie In Port of Spain
A three mile race between the crews of the US battleships Alabama and Massachusetts for a $10,000 stake produced a tie with a time of 29 minutes 7 5 seconds. The British cruiser Charybdis and torpedo boat destroyers Quail and Rocket arrived here this afternoon.
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Port of Spain
Trinidad
United States
Alabama
Massachusetts
Charybdis
Quail
Rocket
General Reyes Resigns as War Minister in Mexico
Mexico City reports President Diaz accepted General Reyes resignation as minister of war after Reyes cited duty and self respect amid economic strain. Reyes also offered to resign his general of division rank. Diaz cited no fear of serious disturbance and declined that extra rank resignation. The dispatch notes accompanying the story reference currency woes and political tensions. The page also includes an advertisement for the Pennsylvania Special to Chicago.
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Mexico City
Diaz
General Reyes
Reyes
State Department
Mexico
London's Christmas Fine Holiday Weather
London notes a mild Christmas mood with dry streets and bright sun. Amid peace and global tensions, optimism centers on Roosevelt's arbitration, naval reforms drawing mixed reactions, and robust Belfast shipbuilding led by Harland & Wolff and Workman Clark. coal shipments to New York and Boston rise with January loading. CN
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Newcastle
New York
Boston
Belfast
Harland & Wolff
Workman, Clark & Co
MacColl & Co
Christmas at Sandringham and a cold London
King Edward and Queen Alexandra spent Christmas at Sandringham with the Prince of Wales and other royals attending a service. The King directed the annual beef and game distribution to workers on the estate. London and the South faced a cold, clear day with a Christmas dip in Battersea Park and seven bathers awarded silver medals. A severe gale affected the north coast, damaging shipping and waterfront property on the Clyde and Tyne.
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London
Edward
Queen Alexandra
Sandringham
Prince of Wales
Victoria
Duchess of Fife
Prince
Princess Charles of
Denmark
Sandringham Church
Sandringham Estate
England
Battersea Park
East End
Great Britain
Clyde
Tyne
Kaiser's Christmas Observed at Sans Souci Park
Berlin reports Emperor William spent Christmas with a park walk and gifts for gardeners and watchmen. A 4 o'clock lights ceremony followed at the New Palace Shell Hall with all imperial children present and each child given a tree sized to age.
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Berlin
William
San Souci
New Palace
Guests of Ambassador Porter Christmas Dinner in Paris
Ambassador and Mrs Porter hosted a Christmas dinner in Paris with Admiral and Mrs Kautz and Commander and Mrs Barber among the guests.
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Ambassador Porter
Paris
Porter
Kautz
Barber
Snowy Christmas Delights City and Bites the Snowbound
The storm began at 4 15 AM and left about three and a half inches across the city. Parks and countryside wore a dazzling white carpet while churches hosted special services and Grace Church reopened after repairs. Public spirit rose as charities like the Salvation Army fed thousands, with tens of thousands helped through meals and gifts.
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Santa Claus
New England
Grace Church
Potter
New York
Aiken
Lakewood
Tuxedo
Long Island
Westchester County
Fifthave
Riverside Drive
New York City
Salvation Army
Grand Central Palace
Booth-Tucker
Timothy D. Sullivan Association
No. 207
Bowery
East Side
Salvation Army feeds twenty five thousand at Grand Central Palace
The Salvation Army served a Christmas dinner to twenty five thousand hungry people at Grand Central Palace last night. Three thousand attendees filled long tables as five hundred soldiers delivered turkey and trimmings while the red uniformed workers received applause from diners and balcony crowds. The staff band played an anthem as a ton of turkey was served, exceeding the planned twenty five hundred meals.
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Salvation Army
Grand Central Palace
Booth-Tucker
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