London News Echoes Distrust of Germany and Monroe Doctrine Tangle
London dispatches report rising unpopularity of the Anglo German alliance. The San Carlos incident and Venezuelan tensions strain relations with America while Germany eyeing U.S. actions. Monroe Doctrine recognition cited by Henry Norman. Britain's Congo issue and Bristol Canada trade plots feature amid locomotive industry merger talks.
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Child Dies After Inhaled Light Bulb Accident
Four year old Anna Lang found the glowing lamp bulb on a table and later swallowed it. While mother and father sought help, the bulb caused choking and ended in death before surgery could save her. The bulb was recovered from the child’s nostril. The article ends with an unrelated advertisement about the line of least resistance.
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William Lang
Woman Attacks Husband Over Gambling and Betrayal
A jewelry wearing woman arrived at Broadway and Thirty-fourth street, accused her husband of spending family money at a gambling house, lashed him with a dog whip, clawed his face, and caused a hotel crowd to intervene. She then fled to the Tenderloin station asking for Captain O'Reilly to raid the place.
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Brazil tightens stance in Acre dispute and Bolivian action
Brazil cites a void Acre concession to a foreign syndicate and threatens troops in Mato Grosso and Amazonas after President Pando of Bolivia plans to march on Brazilian subjects in Acre. The note frames the contract as illegal under sovereignty terms and recalls the 1867 treaty liberal interpretation.
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Vice-President Banished In Bolivia As Political Turmoil Grows
La Paz reports First Vice-President Velasco banished by executive decree and escorted to the Peruvian frontier. Anibal Capriles will assume the presidency when Pando travels to Acre. Brazil seeks to dissuade Bolivia from Acre expedition and may offer Madeira territory and financial aid.
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Chihuahua Quake Terrifies Town Near Urique
News from Mexico City reports a midnight January 23 earthquake near Urique in Chihuahua state. Nentana Mountain is split, volcanic dust fills the air, and residents are left in consternation.
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Dust on San Francisco Streets From Guatemala Eruption
Small patches of white sand appeared on asphalt after a yesterday rain in San Francisco. Scientists say the dust fell with the rain and likely came from the Santa Maria volcano in Guatemala which erupted on October 24. Much fine dust traveled high into the atmosphere and settled far away, with Acapulco receiving a foot deep layer weeks later.
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Texas Cattle for South Africa
The Lingham Trading and Timber Company of London has contracted to ship 190000 head of Texas cattle via Pensacola to South Africa. The next steamer will carry a large livestock cargo, following an earlier trial that sent hundreds of cattle. Each voyage will include livestock until 100000 head are shipped.
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Blizzard Ties Up Pittsburg Freight Across Rail Network
Blizzard conditions cripple rail traffic in Pittsburg and surrounding districts delaying passenger service by up to three and a half hours. About five thousand cars sit blocked between Pittsburg and Philadelphia with many more in yards. Coal shortages halt production at multiple mills and force widespread layoffs with thousands idle and several plants shut down.
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American Sheet Steel Company
National Tube Works
Snowstorm Closes In With Five Inch Fall Across City
Commissioner Woodbury says lower Broadway and major streets will be cleaned by morning with ten electric scrapers aiding a 1,800 strong crew. Snowfall reached five inches with eleven ward sledding noted. Train delays hit regional routes as watercraft operated slowly and one small steamer grounded near Romer Shoals.
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Collision and Fire on Central near Yonkers
A snowstorm collision occurred between two New York Central freight trains north of Glenwood station above Yonkers. Two freight cars and a caboose burned with their freight including underwear gloves and silk goods. Fire delayed traffic as crews fought the blaze and the caboose overturned.
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Shootings at Greenwood Cemetery: Young Cousin in Custody
Elsie Herron twenty, daughter of John H Herron, keeper of Greenwood Cemetery, is jailed for shooting her fourteen year old cousin Lester Carroll at the cemetery gate residence. The weapon a rusty .38 revolver misfired first, then discharged injuring Carroll who lies in Norwegian Hospital. Carroll’s condition described as serious.
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Lester Carroll
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Brooklyn
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Man Is Fatally Struck On Erie Tracks In New Jersey
James Henry Clark, 32, of Suffern, died after being run over by a train on the Erie tracks near Mahwah while returning home with a coal sack. The body lay undiscovered for hours as trains passed over it during the night.
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Chamberlain and Delarey Visit Boers in Potchefstroom Area
Colonial Secretary Chamberlain and party trek from Potchefstroom to Mafeking by wagon relays. Boers, led by General Delarey, greet them with bouquets and speeches praising fellowship. Delarey calls Chamberlain a man to set things right in South Africa amid mutual cordiality. Also notes a fast New York to West travel ad.
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Peace Efforts Rise in Venezuelan Question
Washington hosts diplomatic talks among nations with interests in the Venezuelan dispute. A United States Commission is said to take control of Venezuelan maritime customs. Reports from Brussels indicate an accord and a U S role, while the German gunboat Panther blocks Maracaibo. Conflicting Venezuelan accounts cite who fired first at Fort San Carlos. A Rome newspaper claims the blockade may end today.
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Diplomatic Moves Over Venezuela Crisis In Washington
Washington reports long conference between Minister Bowen and British Ambassador Sir Michael Herbert with Italian and German envoys. Allies show readiness to settle the Venezuela question. a joint reply is expected, likely lifting the blockade if Bowen’s guarantee is accepted.
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Bowen Confident of Venezuelan Settlement Soon
Washington January 25 Minister Bowen expressed strong optimism about a swift and satisfactory resolution of the Venezuelan matter. He said his latest proposal, emphasizing a guarantee before lifting the blockade, would be circulated to all allies tomorrow afternoon with a likely reply in Washington within a few days. He declined to discuss Brussels claims of a US commissioned commission administering Venezuelan maritime customs, noting only some elements might be true. A Pennsylvania Special advertisement touts its stenographer as a time and cost saver for businessmen.
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Venezuela
First Shot Disputed In Maracaibo Clash
Reports from Maracaibo and Caracas debate which side fired first between the German gunboat Panther and Fort San Carlos. Officials in Caracas claim the Panther attacked first, while witness accounts in Maracaibo describe a sequence of shelling and counterfire as the fortress attempted to prevent a passage into Lake Maracaibo.
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Agreement Expected on Venezuelan Question with U S Commission
Berlin dispatch says a Venezuelan settlement will be reached next week with a commission appointed by the United States Government to run all maritime customs offices in Venezuela.
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England
Germany
Venezuela
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Venezuelan Blockade Said to Be Raised Tomorrow
Rome dispatch reports the Patria states the Venezuelan blockade will be raised tomorrow. The claim cites no official confirmation and details were not provided.
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Panther Still Blockades Outside Maracaibo Bar
In Maracaibo on January 25 the scene remains calm as the Panther continues its blockade outside the local bar, with no new incidents reported.
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German Press Comment On Warships At Maracaibo
Berlin reports defend German actions in the Maracaibo bombardment. Berlin and provinces publish New York telegrams claiming US regret and caution, arguing Panther commander faced a doomed blockade scenario, with fort actions and Vineta cooperation seen as inevitable. California trip promo follows.
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