British and US reject Venezuelan arbitration pledge
London reports the Foreign Office sees no basis for immediate arbitration with Venezuela. Washington reportedly refuses to guarantee Venezuela’s pledges, raising doubts about a pacific settlement. Germany and Italy also discuss arbitration, amid tension over Castro’s stance and Europe’s approach to the dispute.
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Bagts
United States
Venezuela
London
foreign office
Great Britain
Castro
Germany
Washington
Cologne
Cologne Gazette
Berlin
Italy
Rome
chamber of deputies
Heir Prospects For Grand Duke Michael Raised In Report
The passage discusses succession rumors surrounding the zergi Hussia and the potential accession of Lo ahbaieste, believed to be Grand Duke Michael’s brother. Descriptions portray the grand duke as a 24-year-old robust, mentally sound heir with broad travels and reputed liberal ideas.
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Michael
Rockefeller Gifts One Million To University Of Chicago
President Harper announced at the convocation yesterday a Christmas gift of 1,000,000 from John D Rockefeller to the University of Chicago. The total gifts announced reached 1,526,000, including this endowment fund from the founder in the last four days.
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Rockefeller
Chicago University
Chicago
Harper
University of Chicago
John D. Rockefeller
Studebaker
university
Pennsylvanian Railroad tunnel franchise approved in New York
After delays the New York board of aldermen granted the Pennsylvania Railroad tunnel franchise by 11 to 36 votes. Labor clauses such as eight hour day and prevailing wages were not included. The tunnel project will cost about $49,009,900 over three years and the company owns $10 million in Manhattan real estate for terminals.
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Tammany
New York
board of aldermen
Pennsylvania Railroad
McCall and
McCall
Jacob Cantor
borough of
Manhattan
Swanstrom
Brooklyn
Alderman Dowling
West street
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
New York city
Irvine Loses Conspiracy Suit Against Bishop and Eliotts
In Huntingdon Pennsylvania on December 17 the Irvine conspiracy case against Bishop Talbot and Mr and Mrs Alexander Eliott ended when the court instructed the jury to return a verdict for the defendants. The defense's attorney urged the jury to render a verdict for the defendants and the judge pressed for a verdict. Irvine and his counsel say they will appeal to the supreme court.
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Huntingdon
L .X. W. Irvine
St. John's Episcopal Church
Talbot
Alexander Eliott
Bavey
inane
ms senso
supreme court
German cruiser Vineta leaves port for Willemstad
The German cruiser Vineta departed suddenly from its port, reportedly to bury the dead officer’s body at Willemstad Curacao. Its flag was flying at half mast as it presumably protects German interests. Discussion in Washington notes the Venezuelan affair. senators conclude Monroe Doctrine could be involved if it widens. Senate recalls no new public information beyond reports.
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Willemstad
Curacao
Washington
senate
Teller
Cullom
committee on foreign relations
Messrs
Bacon
Hear
Lodge
Stewart
Great Britain
Germany
United States
Bought by steel combine W II A 45 million for union and sharon plants
Judge Elbert H Gary announced the Union and Sharon plant purchase by United States Steel Corporation. The deal includes a 15 million bond issue and expansion plans with new blast and open hearth furnaces, mills, and other works. Properties will become fully integrated as going concerns.
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WII
Union
Sharon
Chicago
Elbert H Gary
United States Steel Corporation
Union Steel Company
Pittsburg
United States Steeel Corporation
Italy presents ultimatum to Venezuela in debt demand
Caracas dispatch reports Italian minister Signor de Riva ordered to leave Caracas and board the Giovanni Bausan as Rome demands immediate payment of 542000 dollars to satisfy Malian claims from former revolutions. Spain and Belgium seek equal treatment in any settlement, with US Minister Bowen to oversee Venezuelan interests. A German gunboat and British ship bombardment of Puerto Cabello is cited, with casualties aboard the Vineta and Charshlis.
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Italy
Spain
Belgium
Caracas
Venezuela
Signor de Riva
Rome
Giovanni Bausan
La Guaira
Senor de Riva
innncludes
Great Britain
Germany
United States
Bowen
Senor Gartan de Ayala
Forcing Up Price of Coal Deprecates Baer Action
New York December 17 President Geo I Baer of the Reading Railroad criticized independent coal operators for raising coal to 11.50 a ton to dealers and 14 to consumers. He said there is no way to force them to sell at railroads fixed levels. He denied railroad discrimination claims and said railroads will transport coal regardless.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George F. Baer
New York
Geo. I. Baer
Reading Railroad
Mr. Baer
Gompers Leads in Mine Workers Hearings in Scranton
Samuel Gompers, president of the American Federation of Labor, testifies during the strike hearing in Scranton amid a pro labors stance. He addresses unions, boycotts, and the push for recognizing organized labor while accusing coal companies of importing illiterate foreigners. Heavy rain floods Tamaqua mines, delaying shipments.
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Tamaqua
Filipinos to Supervise Census Provisional Appointment
The article notes that Filipino supervisors are to oversee census activities with appointments by General Garver and the department of government. It mentions a commission and provisional orders affecting census administration. The text emphasizes supervision by designated officials and regional authorities.
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