Arbitration hoped to settle Venezuelan dispute at The Hague
President Roosevelt proposed submitting the Venezuelan dispute to The Hague for arbitration while the allied powers countered with Roosevelt himself arbitrate. Venezuela would sign a protocol admitting diplomatic intervention rights and a formal treaty for detailed protections of foreign interests and claims. The states aim for a peaceful settlement with no backtracking.
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London Hints Roosevelt Accepts Arbitration on Venezuelan Row
London reports suggest President Roosevelt has accepted a proposal from allied powers to arbitrate the Venezuelan dispute. Secrecy limits confirmation, but indications in London point to Roosevelt serving as arbiter. Diplomats note Washington’s swift handling of urgent international questions.
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Italy
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Foreign Office
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Venezuela replies to Germany on war claims and peace efforts
The Caracas government releases its response to Germany's ultimatum noting it cannot find offensive language in its correspondence. It says wartime claims will be settled under new laws and public credit restored in time while pacification work continues. It also mentions considering a fiscal agent and defers joint action with Britain.
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Nebraska Teachers Convene In Record Numbers
Superintendent Fow ler predicts record turnout for the Nebraska state teachers meeting with large crowds Monday and Tuesday for life certificate exams and art exhibits. County superintendents attend the business session while the educational council and auxiliary associations hold meetings Tuesday through Friday, with many staying over for Saturday shopping and a performance of Much Ado About Nothing at St Pauls church and the Oliver theater.
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Clamor for Grain Cars Hits Thayer Area Farmers
Farmers around Thayer Neb complain the Fremont Elkhorn Missouri Valley railroad is supplying empty cars to trust elevators while farmers cannot get cars. Officers of the Farmers Grain Elevator company head to Omaha to seek fair treatment and relief from delays.
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Fremont, Elkhorn & Missouri Valley Railroad
Elkhorn
Omaha
Benedict
Neb
Kansas City & Omaha
Burlington
York County
Venezuela pressed toward arbitration amid blockade talks
Caracas faces pressure from merchants and financial interests to seek peace through arbitration with Britain and Germany over the Venezuela crisis. President Castro reportedly agrees to bow to allies, while terms of a pacific blockade and neutral rights are debated in Parliament and diplomatic channels.
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Bowen
Britain
Venezuela
Caracas
England
Germany
Italy
Teller Aims for Democratic Victory in Colorado Contest
Senator Henry M. Teller arrives in Denver for Christmas to back his re election bid amid a crowded field. Other candidates include Edward Wolcott Frank Goudy Walter Dixon and Irving Howbert. Canvassing board dynamics could til tte seat distribution and trigger a house tie if Jones remains away.
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Colo
Henry M. Teller
Washington
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Edward O. Wolcott
Frank €. Goudy
Walter N. Dixon
Pueblo
Irving Howbert
Colorado Springs
Goudy
House
Jones
Hot Springs
Free Delivery Sought for Plattsmouth District
Representative Burkett urged the Post Office Department to establish free mail delivery at Plattsmouth with three city deliveries and two in residences daily. He and Mercer introduced resolutions from the George A. Custer post Omaha protesting changes to laws affecting public land leasing in Nebraska. Frank I Teeter in the pension bureau received a salary raise from 900 to 1000 dollars annually.
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Washington
Burkett
Post Office Department
Plattsmouth
Mercer
George A. Custer
Grand Army of the Republic of Omaha
Nebraska
Frank I. Teeter
Pension Bureau
California studies tuberculosis policy restricts eastern arrivals
In Los Angeles the senate committee on health recommended restrictive tuberculosis legislation for eastern consumptives moving to California. It rejected a plan to open a state home for patients, fearing it would attract sufferers to the state. Pension appropriation also noted.
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Los Angeles
Cal
State Senate
California
Five Former Delegates Given Five-Year Bribery Sentences
In St. Louis the joint trial of five former house of delegates members concluded Friday night with five-year sentences for each. Defendants John A. Sheridan Charles J. Denny Charles Gutke Edmund Bersch and T. E. Albright filed motions for a new trial and were released on bond after the verdict.
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ST. Louis
House of Delegates
John A. Sheridan
Charles J. Denny
Charles Gutke
Edmund Bersch
T. E. Albright
Beatrice Man Rescues Himself From Roof Fall
Gus Schmidt of Beatrice Nebraska nearly fell forty feet from a snow covered roof. He slipped from the edge and saved himself by grabbing a 2x4 projecting from the fire wall. He pulled himself back onto the roof after hanging briefly, avoiding serious injury.
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Beatrice, Neb
Gus Schmidt
Suicide of German immigrant farmer in Bloomfield
William Hilkemeier, a well to do German farmer living south of Bloomfield Nebraska, was found hanging from a barn beam. He had been dead for several hours when discovered. He was a widower with several small children and authorities believe grief over his wife’s death led to the act.
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Neb
William Hilkemeier
Hilkemeier
Adirondacks
Chick” Bruce
Grover Cleveland
Chick
Grover
Senate Passes Pension Bill and Deficiency Measure
The senate approved the pension appropriation bill for 139,847.00 and an urgent deficiency bill totaling 1,148,400. The deficiency includes 500,000 to fund stamping out foot and mouth disease in New England states, amid an epidemic.
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Senate
New England
Doane Names Winner in Crete Oratorical Contest
In Crete Nebraska Doane College held its annual oratorical contest. Arthur F. Gulliver sophomore class representative won presenting David Livingstone. E W Altwater placed second and became delegation chairman for the state Lincoln contest.
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Crete
Neb
Doane
Lincoln
Arthur F. Gulliver
David Livingstone
E. W. Altwater
British Premier Declares State of War in Commons
The British prime minister publicly confirms a state of war in a long house of commons statement. He outlines the crisis and scope of Britain's engagement while addressing MPs and the nation.
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House of Commons
Will Help His Countrymen in Macedonia After Yale Degree
Constantin Stephanoff, brother of Mme Tsilka, leaves Yale after six years of study to return to Macedonia and aid his country. He supported himself as waiter and trolley motorman during college, earning a master of arts degree.
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Tsilka
Miss Stone
Yale
Macedonia
German Position Denies Venezuelan Occupation Orders
The German foreign office denies orders to seize Margarita island and rejects any occupation of Venezuelan territory. Officials say Argentina is not to interfere and press protests in Argentina call for South American solidarity through mutual defense. Deputy Martinez urges a policy uniting South American nations, a resolution sent to committee.
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RE. Lopez Baralt
Venezuelan
Margarita Island
Nho
Argentina
Chamber
Martinez
South America
M. Martinez
German Officer Killed in Vineta Bombardment Incident
An officer aboard the German cruiser Vineta was killed by a shore gunfire during bombardment. The Vineta sailed to Willemstad to bury the deceased, while diplomats persuaded allied commanders to refrain from seizing cannons or landing marines at Porto Cabello. Gen Bello was released from Castle Libertador and other prisoners are to follow. Fort Solano and Castle Libertador will not be garrisoned by Venezuela to avert further bombardment.
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Berlin
Kiel
Amazon
Venezuela
Associated Press
Vineta
Willemstad
Caracas
Whlemstan
Volkmar
Tiede
Kolster
Fort Solano
Bello
Castle Libertador
Noted Sicilian Brigand Rival Emerges in Prison
A Sicilian brigand called Varsa Jona rises as a worthy successor to Musolino with growing fame. About 600 people are said to be waiting in line for something, signaling strong public interest in the outlaw's notoriety.
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Varsa
Jona
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