Battleships Texas and Topeka Rushed Near Venezuela
The battleship Texas and cruiser Topeka were sent to Venezuelan waters from Washington with partial battery repairs. Reports from Washington and London discuss a peaceful blockade at La Guaira and the release of foreign prisoners in Caracas after pressure from British and German interests, with U.S. officials weighing mediation.
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Texas
Topeka
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State Department
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Railroad Men Get Raise in Southern Pacific Wage Schedule
Oakland December 10. Southern Pacific switchmen receive a new wage schedule with a straight hourly rate instead of monthly pay. Helpers 28 cents per hour, day foremen 31 cents, night foremen 31 cents, with no Sundays off but two Sundays off per month possible. Engineers and firemen also to receive an eight percent increase. Rumors of union action and broader city-wide wage trends noted.
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Fight for Stratton millions resumed in Colorado Springs
The case resumes proceedings over the control of Harry Stratton and the millions of his father W. S. Stratton as administrators Dines and Dr. D. H. Rie challenge the appointment. The two executors who opposed them previously are Wheat Market officials in Denver. The report also notes wheat trading in Chicago with May and December contracts, prices rising and fluctuating amid strong demand.
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COLORADO SPRINGS
Colo
Harry Stratton
Stratton
District Court
Tyson
Dines
Denver
D. H. Rie
gon
River
CHICAGO
Explosion of Gas Injures Several in Boston
Boston December 10 A gas explosion in a room at Merchants Row used for ripening bananas injured several people including I J McCarthy former Boston surveyor Joshua Holton former State Senator and Francis Southwick all present in the building. Also reported Schooner A L Lee wrecked at Atlantic City with crew rescued after near freezing exposure. Signor Polasco Italian Minister at Sofia committed death by own action at Milan by leaping from a hotel window after long nervous illness.
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BOSTON
Merchants Row
I. J. McCarthy
Joshua Holton
Francis Southwick
ATLANTIC CITY
N. J
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Haverstraw
New York
Atlane City
ROME
Signor Polasco
Sofia
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Great Sreat Nile Dam Opens in Egypt by Bribery
Egypt December 10 reports the Sreat Nile Dam opening ceremony held with the Khedive and British officials present. The Duke and Duchess of Connaught attended as the dam’s foundation stone was laid and gates released the water. The event marked a major engineering milestone amid imperial display and ceremonial pomp.
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Bribery Scheme In Miners Union Revealed In Damaged Transcript
A damaged transcript outlines a bribery plot within a miners union where Grimes proposes payments totaling up to 100 dollars to nine locals and 2600 dollars plus expenses to sustain a scheme over three months. Barry is offered 200 dollars to each of two men and 10 dollars for current expenses, while O Hara is also targeted. Local presidents balk and the plan is questioned during a meeting in Dunmore.
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