Allies Refuse Offer on Venezuela Claims Preference
London January 29 Great Britain Germany and Italy sent a joint reply to Minister Bowen declining equality for all claims against Venezuela. Venezuela’s response expected tomorrow. If Bowen grants preference to the three powers the blockade may be raised immediately. Uncertainty remains over possible protests from other powers.
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European claims stall as Bowen holds Venezuelan offer steady
Washington reports no reply at midnight to Bowen and allies as European littoral nations demand equal treatment with the allies. Bowen remains firm against preferential standing and a Hague reference prospects rise, with no grave change yet and a reply anticipated tomorrow.
Venezuelan talks near a breach over ally demands
Washington dispatches report a pause in Venezuelan negotiations nearing a breach over preferential ally claims. Bowen consults Secretary Hay while considering options, including signaling Venezuela’s potential yield or declaring his mission failed if allies remain uncompromising.
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Twenty Hours to Chicago Train Ad
An advertisement promotes The Twenty Hours to Chicago Limited, the New York Central and Lake Shore route that covers 986 miles between New York and Chicago daily in about twenty hours.
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Venezuela in limbo between two fires at The Hague
The case heads to The Hague Tribunal for adjustment as allies demand preferential treatment while France and other creditors press for fair treatment. Spanish Minister Ojeda thanked Secretary Bowen for protecting Spanish subjects in Venezuela. German Chargé Count Quadt met with British officials and Hay to discuss the crisis and the Panther report from Berlin. Pierre de Margerie, French Chargé d Affaires, spoke with Hay about the Venezuelan situation and proposed negotiating a post and parcels treaty.
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Congress committee influenced by Venezuelan sit without proper nouns
The Senate Committee on Military Affairs discussed the Venezuelan situation and Germany. They accepted the House provision on transports and planned to retain them in service. The bill adds electricians, skilled gunners, machinists, sergeants, and others for seacoast gun care and improves overall service. The panel emphasized protecting U S honor and dignity against German bluster.
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Holland Will Get Her Due in Venezuela Claims
The Hague January 29. In the First Chamber the Foreign Minister Dr van Lynden said he anticipated Holland would receive satisfaction for her claims once the Venezuela affair is settled.
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Ex-Governor John D. Long critically ill in Boston
Ex Governor John D. Long, former Secretary of the Navy under McKinley and Roosevelt, lies critically ill at St. Margaret's Hospital in Boston. Three physicians attend, with wife and daughter nearby and his son Pierce summoned from Hingham. Official bulletins report fever 101, pulse about 98, respiration 24, and worsening kidney involvement.
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Thief No Arrest In Mount Vernon Milk and Roll Heist
Mount Vernon police identified the thief as a St Bernard dog owned by John H. Brett after a string of household thefts on Seventh and Eighth Aves. Neighbors reported early morning thefts of milk and rolls. Brett promised to settle losses and keep the dog chained during breakfast hours.
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Cuban minister Sefer Marchan presents credentials to King Madrid
Sefer Marchan the Cuban minister to Spain presented his credentials to the King in Madrid. Complimentary speeches followed the ceremony marking the diplomatic exchange.
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General strike erupts in Reus Spain
Madrid reports a general strike in Reus Tarragona province affecting ten thousand workers. Reus, a hub for soap morocco leather goods wines cotton and silk spinning, faces disruption as Fast Travel Services advertises daily Pennsylvania Special departures from New York with stock reports and an on board stenographer.
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TRY TO ROB MR. PRENTICE MAID FOILS BURGLARS
Two burglars attempted a bold robbery at E. Parmalee Prentice's home, but a vigilant maid alerted the scene. One thief escaped, the other was captured after a struggle. George Gary is identified by police and linked to earlier crimes, while John Dougherty is detained as a potential lookout. Rockefeller kin were involved, with Prentice away and Mrs Prentice confined to bed.
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Coxe Brothers Slashes Tide Water Coal Price to 5 25
Independent coal operators reel as Coxe Brothers & Co cuts price to 5 25 a ton without warning causing a panic among rivals. Prices trend downward, dealers anticipate retail cuts by Monday amid surging supply and weather influenced demand.
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Still After Potter Forces Trade Union Boycott
The Trades Assembly of Schenectady New York has ruled on the Shafer Barry strike over re employment of William Potter a militiaman and ordered a general boycott against the firm The move extends to allied trades in the central body as union leaders seek Potter's discharge The item includes an unrelated advertisement for Usher's Scotch whiskey.
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Croker the Real Boss He Admits It in Letter
A Croker letter to a lifelong friend, received January 25, states he will not return to lead Tammany Hall but remains the real power. He urges backing Murphy as titular head while Croker supervises from behind the scenes, a plan to keep influence without routine burdens. Murphy will act as Croker’s ally and stand in as leader in name.
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Central America crisis as rulers clash over Honduras president
Central American leaders press for support in Honduras succession while Zelaya and Regalado back continuation of Sierra. Rebels mobilize in El Salvador and Guatemala frontier tensions rise as Bonilla consolidates followers on Amapola Island and Honduras Congress approves his election.
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Mining Man Reports Honduran Revolution Fears
William Davidson, a mining man from the Lower Coast, arrived in San Francisco and reports that a revolution was expected to break out in Honduras after a dispute over the late presidential election. Three candidates contended for the presidency while Congress could not decide the winner.
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Armenian drug clerk dies in prison after patriarch attack
Constantinople January 29. Agap Hatchikian, the Armenian drug clerk arrested January 19 for attempting to assassinate Armenian Patriarch Ormanian, died in prison. It is believed he was killed to suppress the case.
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Heavy snow melts as thunder storm hits Jamestown roads
Jamestown New York reports rapid thaw after a heavy snow. Tonight a thunderstorm with rain floods streams and makes country highways impassable. Travel is dangerous in all directions amid rapidly changing conditions. The Pennsylvania Special runs daily from New York to Chicago with palatial equipment.
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President Roosevelt backs Mexico China coinage appeal
Roosevelt transmitted Mexico and China's plan for a universal silver coinage standard to Congress with a request for powers to support the effort. A three nation commission would study the system and seek universal adoption, engaging Great Britain France Germany and Russia to align gold and silver currencies. The Mexico note urges stability in exchange values to protect trade and investments, and to avoid a full return to bimetallism.
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Mexico Currency Plan Aims to Aid Silver and Gold Nations
Enrique Creel, confidential agent of Mexico's Secretary of Finance, travels to the United States to push a currency plan aligning Mexican and Chi for exchange and financial cooperation. His mission focuses on how the plan could benefit both silver and gold countries amid ongoing discussions.
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