Venezuela Allies Notes Prompt US Bid to Halt Blockade
Washington reports Venezuela now holds the complete notes of Great Britain and Germany detailing reservations before arbitration at The Hague. The United States, as intermediary, aims to complete the basis for a full hearing while urging a blockade concession to ease tensions and protect American shipping. London dispatch notes the blockade by the Allies will continue during arbitration.
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Central News
Rome
Venezuelan Rebels Return to Armed Conflict Near Coro
In Curacao on December 29 Venezuelan revolutionists led by General Riera engaged government troops near Coro with reported artillery. Government forces under General Refereno Castillo held their position as the armistice expired. Leaders allied with Matos fled toward Camarebo signaling renewed revolt against President Castro.
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Miners demand wage rise at national union meet
Springfield dec 29 W D Ryan secretary treasurer of United Mine Workers of Illinois says United States miners will press for a large wage increase at the January 19 Indianapolis convention. He says operators are earning record coal prices and will face a cost study and public profit figures. Ryan will attend and help lead the push for higher pay. Plague in Mexico abating. Mazatlan reports improved virulence and declining deaths amid sanitary cordons and ships avoiding passengers.
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Indianapolis
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Mazatlan
Sense of Responsibility and Equity in Policy Rights
A fragment discusses establishing confidence in a policy system where a company grants equal rights to policyholders, implying shared ownership or control and financial alignment with insured parties. The text references possession and a business entity creating this balance.
Nominations Held Up Over Military Reform Complaints
Washington reports the senate committee on military affairs has halted all army nominations below major pending an investigation. Complaints allege unfair selection under the reorganization law, including volunteers advancing to captaincy and delays in accepting commissions. Some newly appointed captains lack relevant experience in artillery, prompting resignations and reassignments to fill original vacancies. The sub committee plans a report when Congress reconvenes.
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Maritime Disasters and Personal Tragedy Stir News
Reports from the Malacca Straits describe a collision sinking the Kiang yan with 60 missing sailors and passengers aboard the Kiang yan, while another ship Hokuya Maru sinks after fire, with 18 crew dead. In Philadelphia a stage actress Dollie Allen ends her life in a dressing room by carbolic acid. President Pope receives American officers in Rome. Dewey greeted warmly in Ponce Porto Rico.
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Runaway Girl
Trocadero Theater
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Penre
Porto Rico
Adnara Dents
San Juan
Juana Thaz
US&S & Marflon
Culhera
Moorish Army Routed at Tasa Feeds Fez Refugees
London dispatch reports Moorish imperial army routed by the pretender at Tasa. Loyal troops fled toward Fez abandoning guns, rifles, tents, and beasts. 10,000 Shereefian troops moved to offensive but were repelled. over 2,000 killed or wounded. Fez gates closed amid tension as rebels gain in Wedmaweb valley.
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CHINESE REBELS DEFEATED IN CHING TU ATTACK
Battles near Ching Tu and Sze Chuar report heavy losses for Chinese rebels. Boxers captured and executed after failed assault, with captives tortured and locals arrested for aiding rebels. News wires note villagers and officials involved in the broader uprisings.
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Grant's Tomb Seeks Final Resting Place for Widow
At Grant's Tomb on Riverside Drive New York two identical sarcophagi were placed in the crypt to house the remains of General Ulysses S Grant. After Mrs Grant's death the empty sarcophagus was prepared for the long awaited occupant beside her husband.
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Record Year at Baldwin Locomotive Works
Philadelphia notes record output for 1902 with 1,520 locomotives built averaging one every four hours. Total tonnage and value rise. 424 compounds, 25 oil burners, 7 electrics comprise the mix as freight and heavy road engines predominate. Passages also cover Pittsburg golden jubilee services for Passionist Fathers with Cardinal Gibbons and bishops in attendance.
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Albany
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Eight Fatalities in New York From Various Causes
New York, Dec 29. Eight persons met violent deaths yesterday in Greater New York. Three died by self harm through gas poisoning and carbolic acid. Others perished from diverse causes including a hotel death, a fall on a sidewalk, and a police station incident. Names include Mrs. Mary Clarke, 45, wife of a steamer officer, George Simon, 46, Jacob Schwartz, 35, Mary Series, 38, and Berar a gas cause noted. An unidentified man and several others are mentioned in grim detail.
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Fragmentary Nuggets of News From Local Span and Beyond
Blurred scraps describe varied items including a fire at a location in Alabama, a two-star incident, weather notes with a 12 degree reading, and several arrests. The legible portions mention Lake Treaner and yesterday’s events, with stray names and places lost in the OCR junk.
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American Warships Welcome Italy After Venice Incident
Reports state the United States Navy will not avoid Italian ports despite the Venice episode involving the Hartford and Cat naval visit. Officials deny hostility toward Italy or its government, emphasizing friendly relations and mutual safeguards with Rome. Florida crops unscathed after cold wave. no damage to citrus and related holdings reported. Two coasters drown after accident near a pier as weather and wave conditions worsen along the coast.
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Wreck Near Wanstead Kills 28 on Grand Trunk
A fatal railroad disaster near Wanstead Ontario leaves 28 dead and about 35 injured after a head on collision between Pacific express and a westbound freight in heavy blizzard. Telegraphed orders and a dispatcher’s clash are blamed as rescue and identification efforts begin. Archduke Leopold refuses renunciation and plans legal moves to fight exile in Vienna.
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Andrew Carson
Watford
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Engine Strikes a Trolley Car at South Baltimore Crossing
Baltimore December 29 One killed and several injured in a collision between a Baltimore and Ohio switch engine and a trolley car at a grade crossing in South Baltimore. The dead man is unidentified. Five colored women with injuries were taken home.
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Freezing Man Rescued by Devoted Dog in Tamaqua
In Tamaqua Pennsylvania on December 23 a man named Peter Geiz collapsed from the cold on a roadside. His loyal dog kept barking until Officer Hahn found him, and Geiz, unconscious and near death, was saved by the dog and nearby assistance.
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Miles Meets the Dowager Empress
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