Venezuelan Crisis Deepens with Naval Moves and Diplomacy
The Victoria schooner was captured by the Falke and abandoned after bowmen cut its mast. Britain and Germany clash over Venezuela while President Castro seeks arbitration with the United States. Admiral Dewey may threaten nearby ports. Italy and France press claims as British parliamentary prorogation shifts control. Insular notes report Cuban sentiment warming toward the United States amid a coal strike and other domestic matters.
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Foreign briefs and political notes from Madrid to Nice
A summary of scattered international items notes Japan ordering X ray machines to curb coin theft by mint workers. The Madrid Herald reports Don Carlos may renounce his claim in favor of Don Jaime. French authorities conclude Mrs Ellen Gore's death was accidental and drop the case against M. De Rydzewski in Nice while other fragments reference sword styles and wartime notes.
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Obituary notices and political action in Congress
Obituaries of J B Brown and many others mark a year nearing end as Congress debates statehood legislation and militia funding. Senate and House actions include a union railroad station bill, a foot and mouth disease allocation, and changes to inauguration dates while Quarles and Dillingham clash over antitrust and omnibus statehood.
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Congress Advances Executive Considerations in Session
In Washington on December 18, lawmakers opened a new session focusing on executive considerations. Debates and committee reviews are expected to shape early legislative priorities and confirm key appointments.
Banks to issue notes backed by bonds under new bill
A proposed currency reform allows any national bank, with comptroller approval, to issue notes up to 25 percent of paid capital if secured by United States bonds or gold. Bonds and a 6 percent guaranty of notes to be maintained, with semi annual 0.25 percent tax, and bonds returned when circulation retires. Washington December 18. The House also passed a Philippine tariff bill, debate on pure food, and a Venezuelan correspondence request.
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Military Pomp for Mrs Grant
Washington on December 19 arrangements were set for the funeral of Mrs Julia Dent Grant Services will be at Metropolitan Methodist Church then the party moves to New York for burial at Riverside Grant tomb with guard of honor by the Grant post of the Grand Army Special military honors will be paid and officers from the army and navy in New York will attend Honorary bearers include Speaker Henderson Secretaries Root Wilson and Major General Grenville M Dodge Senators Cullom Kean Fairbanks Allison Foraker and Platt John R McLean and J Bancroft Davis Sympathy from Japan was expressed through a Japanese minister Attending officials and dignitaries are noted in the coverage
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Bulls and bears clash over December corn
Chicago traders battled over December corn as W. W. McCleary & Co failed to meet margin calls. The so called blind pool led by Thomas A. Cleage of St. Louis suffered a blow as December corn fell nearly 6 cents on the day and about 11 cents from earlier in the month. McCleary said he would pay dollar for dollar and likely be ready for business today.
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Boers Leaving Camp Under Repatriation Efforts
London dispatch reports major progress in repatriation within the Transvaal burgher-land settlement plan. By mid November about 18,000 camp residents had been reduced to 7,600, with further reductions expected by early January as authorities push the settlement scheme.
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Roosevelt Dinner Highlights White House Remodeling
President and Mrs. Roosevelt hosted a dinner at the White House for the cabinet and guests, the first formal evening event since remodeling. Attendees noted changes including white enameled east room pilasters, crystal chandeliers, renovated red blue and green parlors, and removal of the vestibule staircase partition to create a large open space for receptions.
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Miner John Powers Frozen to Death at Tiger Mine
At Sumpter Oregon, John Powers, superintendent of the Tiger mine, was found dead in the workings after being frozen to death during harsh winter conditions.
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