Dutch ships head to Venezuelan waters to enforce blockade
The Netherlands plans to seize Venezuelan merchant vessels and shell off La Guayra if Caracas fires first. Warships Jacob Van Heemskerk and Gelderland set sail from Willemstad to Venezuela to enforce the blockade amid tensions with Venezuelan forts. President Castro arrives in Paris from Bordeaux, treated as private citizen with modest reception.
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Willemstad
Curacao
Netherlands
Jacob van Heemskerk
Gelderland
la Guayra
Venezula
Caracas
Paris
Castro
Venezuela
Bordeaux
Caxtro
Tug OvertURNS Launch Near Baltimore
A tug named W. A. Johnson towing a coal barge collided with a launch in the Patapsco River off Baltimore causing it to overturn. Twenty five men fell into the water but were rescued quickly near shore. six men were hospitalized from exposure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Patapsco
W. A. Johnson
Exports to Europe Reach New High in 1908
Washington reports that U S exports rose to a record three quarters of a Dillon dollar in value for 1908. Europe-bound shipments totaled 368 million, up from 355 million in 1907 and 318 million in 1906. Copper led European exports at 97 million.
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United States
Europe
Washington
Dec
Bureau of Statistics
Department of Commerce and Labor
Will Go to Canal Zone
Washington reports that the interstate and foreign commerce committee will tour the canal zone. A member will sail December 28 likely from Miami on a government steamer and return January 13 to Washington to study governmental conditions in the zone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Isthmian Canal Zone
Interstate and Foreign Commerce Committee
Miami
Fla
New York Debt Limit Set At 672 Million
Comptroller Herman Metz told a legislative committee the city’s debt limit is 672 million dollars, about 10 percent of taxable real estate, with a remaining borrowing margin of only 38 million.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Herman Metz
Movement for government ownership of submarine cables gains momentum
A meeting at Mansion House in London, presided by the mayor, advanced the cause of government ownership of submarine cables. The discussion highlighted growing support and substantial impetus for state control of long distance communications.
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American Press
London
Ford
Notice to Readers Prompted by Shortage and Breakdowns
The News apologizes for three days of poor service due to staff shortage and mechanical troubles. Readers are asked for patience as efforts to remedy the issues are underway and hoped to be completed today.
Reward for arrests in Great Northern train holdup near Hillyard
A reward of 6000 dollars is offered by Great Northern and the United States government for the arrest and conviction of the three bandits who held up a Great Northern passenger train near Hillyard. The suspects have been traced to Spokane by the sheriff’s officers.
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Sporane
Wasn
Great Northern Company
United States
Great Northern
Hillyard
Spokane
Ruef to be Arraigned for Judgment Today in Bribery Case
Avrainc m Ruef, convicted of bribery after a trial lasting over three months, will be arraigned today before Judge Lawler. Ruef’s chief counsel Henry Act indicates the case will be appealed to a higher court, with a bill of exceptions to be prepared from the nearly 4,000-page record.
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San Francisco
Avrainc m Ruef
Lawler
Henry Act
Ruef
Conference of powers to frame naval warfare code
London reports the first business session of the conference at the British foreign office to draft a code of laws for naval warfare. Other issues include an international prize court right of search blockade limits contraband and related topics.
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London
Conference of the Powers
British Foreign Office
Miners and Operators Fail to Reach Wage Agreement
West Virginia dispatch reports a joint convention of miners and Kanawha district operators recessed without progress. The sticking point is the miners national board decision at Indianapolis months ago to not allow a wage scale modification.
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Anarieston
W. Va
Kanawha
Miners’ National Board
Indianapolis
Soldiers to guard Union City night rider trials
It is reported that 50 soldiers will be stationed in Union City during the upcoming night rider trials to protect prisoners and officials. The move aims to ensure order and safety for the court and crowd during the proceedings.
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Union City
Tenn
Tenderloin Cafe Burns After Fire in New York
The Tenderloin Cafe, famed in the old district, was destroyed by fire causing about 10000 in losses. Firemen narrowly escaped injury when a metal ceiling collapsed over the main floor. The cafe had been linked to the earlier murder of a Long Island farmer.
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New York
Tenderloin
Long Island
Attell to Meet Mackey in Christmas Night Bout
New Orleans December 11. Abe Attell and Biz Mackey are matched to box at the Southern Athletic Club on Christmas night. The ten round affair will be judged by decision with both fighters to weigh 122 pounds at ringside.
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New Orleans
Aue’ Artell
Biz” Mackey
Southern Athletic Club
Paton Fire Destroys Town. Eleven Buildings Burned
Boone Iowa dispatch reports Paton lost its town to a blaze on December 11 with no fire protection. Eleven structures were destroyed and losses estimated at 25000 dollars.
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Boone
Paton
Illness of Dr Hennings Reported in Chester
Word arrives from Chester Indiana that Dr Hennings is seriously ill. He is a brother of Mrs Caroline Kerlin and Amos Hennings of Chester. His home is in Kansas.
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Chester
Ind
Hennings
Caroline Kerlin
Amos Hennings
Kansas
Duel tragedy in St Louis ends with self-inflicted wounds
Frank Cassino shot his wife in the back then fired four shots into his face and jaw. Both are believed fatally wounded. Mrs Cassino had returned from Peoria where she attempted to regain custody of a son taken by her first husband Joshua Sutton.
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St. ‘Louis
Frank Cassino
Cassino
Peoria
Joshua Sutton
Market Prophecy Says Butter Prices May Rise Further
The report notes butter currently selling at 37 and 38 cents may climb to 45 or 50 cents before winter, suggesting a continued upward trend in dairy costs.
Coroner Rules Davenport Death Due to Debility
Coroner Bramkamp returns a verdict that Warner Davenport died from debility incident to old age. The finding classifies the death as non-violent and natural, noting the elder status and lack of other contributing factors.
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Bramkamp
Warner Davenport
Judge approves final settlement of City Mill Works case
Judge Fox approves the final report of receiver Henry T. Burns winding up the affairs of the old City Mill Works and dismisses Burns as receiver. The ruling ends the legal proceedings over the factory.
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Old City
Fox
Henry T. Burns
Burns
Recital by Jeanette Durno Delights Richmond Audiences
The first of four artist recitals arranged by Justin LeRoy Harris in the Gennett Theatre was a social financial and artistic success. Jeanette Durno impressed as a refined pianiste with subtle imagery and delicate color in Scarlatti Chopin Strauss and MacDowell pieces. Her interpretation favored lyric nuance over virtuosity, garnering strong appreciation from a diverse Richmond audience.
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Justin LeRoy Harris
Jeanette Durno
Gennett Theatre
Richmond
Miss Durne
Miss Dunne
Scarlatti
Chopin
Strauss
MacDowell
Abduction Charge Involving Wealthy St Louis Heir
Robert W. Fullerton son of S H Fullerton a wealthy St Louis businessman was indicted in April for abducting Miss Hobar of Sawley Terrace Yonkers man known as Yonkers surrendered to the District Attorney and posted 2000 bail for trial not guilty plea. He allegedly persuaded the woman to accompany him to South America promising marriage and then abducted her at Jamaica leaving her without funds.
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New York
Robert W. Fullerton
S. H. Fullerton
St. Louis
Glady
Sawley Terrace
Yonkers
Jerome
Fullerton
Miss Hobar
South America
Jamaica
Roosevelt appoints Cum ming to Chickamauga park post
President Roosevelt names James B. Cumming of Augusta Georgia as a three member commission to fill the vacancy caused by General Stewart’s death on the Chickamauga National Military Park board.
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Washington
Roosevelt
James. B.cumming
Augusta
Chickamauga National Military
Park
Stewart
Four Capitol Conspiracy Defendants Refuse New Trial
Judge George Kunkel denies a new trial for four defendants in the Pennsylvania capitol conspiracy case. Sanderson Shumaker Snyder and Mathues face sentence next Friday with 112 reasons for a new trial filed for Sanderson and over 50 for each co defendant. Appeals to the state supreme court will follow. Huston received severance.
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Harrisburg
Capitol
George Kunkel
Dauphin County
John H. Sanderson
Philadelphia
James M. Shumaker
Johnstown
Board of Public Grounds
William P. Snyder
Spring City
State
William I. Mathues
Joseph M. Huston
Houston
State Supreme Court
Sanderson
Mass Meeting a Big Success at Reid Memorial Church
A large union mass meeting for women at Reid Memorial church drew representatives from Richmond churches into the Sunday School room. Mrs George Hill led with a prayer service, followed by talks on spiritual condition and temperance by Miss Jane V Colburn and Mrs R E Haughton. Next Monday Mrs Haughton invites attendees to her South Tenth Street home to learn about upcoming W C T U petitions.
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Reid Memorial Church
Woman’s Home
Foreign Missions
Missionary Society of
Reid Church
Richmond
George Hill
Jane V. Colburn
R. E. Haughton
South Tenth ‘Street
Tennessee White Man Shoots Seven at Saloon Tragedy
In Memphis on December 11, William Laturn, a white man, killed three African Americans and wounded four others in a saloon after entering a rear room by a pool table. He offered no explanation, saying only I shot em and that's all there is to it as he was led to a cell.
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Memphis
Tenn
William’ Laturn
Latera
Latura
Prophet Now Penitent Facing Death in Kansas City
James Sharp known as Adam God led followers into a police battle that left five dead, including A. J. Selser. He sits in a Kansas City jail claiming he acted in good faith and that his faith was mistaken. He vows to write to followers and accepts death as his fate.
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Kansas City
James Sharp
Adam God
Kansas
Sharp
A. J. Selser
Stander
Whitsett
Oklahoma
Captain Whitsett
Agricultural School Plan Approved by County Trustees
Trustees met this week to consider a rough draft bill for winter legislation to fund a county agricultural high school. Lewis Bowhan, trustee of Jefferson township, will draft the appropriation provisions to be presented by the incoming and outgoing trustees. The bill aims to cover the school’s setup and financing in detail.
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Jordan
Lewis Bowhan
Tipptee
Jefferson Township
Tuition Free Training Program Offers Domestic Science
A program will provide tuition free education offering both domestic science and manual training. Students will receive instruction across practical skills and scientific subjects to prepare for skilled work.
Masonic Officers Elected in Whitewater Lodge
Special to The News from Whitewater Indiana dated December 11 reports the Whitewater lodge of Masons elects Worshipful Master Ollie Hunt Tyler Charles A Blose Senior Warden William G Baker Junior Warden Calvin Williams Secretary Charles A Woods Treasurer John K Thomas Trustee William J Curtis. The officers will be installed at the next regular meeting.
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Whitewater
Ind
Lodge of Masons
Ollie Hunt
Tyler
Chas
A. Blose
Wm. G. Baker
Calvin Williams
A. Woods
Wm. J. Curtis
Gas field struggle ends small firm as Richmond pump enlarges
In New Castle Indiana December 11 the Cadiz and Northeastern Gas and Oil Co formed by farmers to supply gas to stockholders faced a large pumping station from Richmond Gas Co. The smaller company surrendered its charter and assets, leaving other locals hoping Richmond withdraws or lawmakers curb pumping stations.
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New Castle
Ind
Cadiz
Camo
Richmond Gas Company
Secretary of State
Richamnond Company
Hard Fight to Get Child from Mother
Deputy Mash Meyer and Daniel Drischel seized five year old Orville Doty from his mother in Cambridge City to place him with probation officer Elizabeth Chandler. The court decides whether Orville goes to White's Institute or back to Mrs Doty. The Doty family has a notorious history, and the child may join siblings at White's Institute. The capture involved a struggle as Mrs Doty clutched the boy and conflicting actions followed.
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Orville
John Doty
Cambridge City
Mashmeyer
Daniel Drischel
Elizabeth Candler
White’s Institute
Doty
White's Institute
Cambridge
Mia
Demetral Beats Olson In Rough Coliseum Match
Demetras the Greek wrestling champion of England defeated Olson in a fast three fall bout at Richmond Coliseum. The match featured heated exchanges and a disputed final fall ending with Olson vowing a rematch on December 18. A $500 side bet and the English title belt were at stake.
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Joe LaSalle
Wiliam Demetras
England
Coliseum
Olson
Indianapolis
Frank Prindle
Charley
Hinpers
Emetral
Demetras
la Salle
Joe
Demetral
LaSalle
Lerge
Richmond
Cof
Charlton
A Boom for Ketcham for G A R Commander
Indiana Grand Army groups seek William A. Ketcham of Indianapolis as candidate for commander in chief at the national meeting in Salt Lake City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Army
Indiana
William A. Ketcham
Indianapolis
Salt Lake City
Taft Agrees to Philippine Free Trade in Tariff Talks
President-elect Taft and Republican Ways and Means members reach an understanding on tariff revision. Free trade with the Philippines is supported with a cap on duty free imports, settling at 300,000 tons of sugar annually.
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Washington
Philippines
Taft
Ways and Means
War on labor agents grips Mississippi Delta counties
A nationwide clash with labor agents reaches Mississippi with mass planter meetings and resolutions. Planters threaten rough treatment for agents and claim they have tar and feathers ready for any incursion into their swamp country localities.
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Jackson, Miss
Delta
Missing Memphis woman sparks police search in New York
Mrs. Mary A. Griffin of Memphis asks police to locate her daughter Mrs. Caroline Lennan, 24, a widow who vanished last week after the pair came to New York four months ago seeking work. They sought aid at Salvation Army headquarters when funds ran low. Caroline disappeared after Mary entered the building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Press Dispatch
New York
Mary A. Griffin
Memphis
Tenn
Caroline Lennan
Griffen
Salvation Army
Panama Canal Cut Widening Rumor Denied
Panama December 11 Colonel Goebels head of the canal commission denies orders to widen the Culebra cut. He says the canal cannot be brought to the 49 foot depth necessary for a width of 86 feet. Widening would require excavating 14 million additional cubic yards.
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Panama
Goebels
Panama Canal Commission
Savings Bank Closed in Springport Michigan
Springport State Savings bank with 000 in deposits was closed today by state authorities. The action affects local customers and triggers a standard closure process as regulators assume control of the bank's affairs.
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Springport
Mich
Ringport State Savings Bank
Claim Allowed Against Hol ling shworth Estate
The court allowed a $10 claim by Horace B. Boyd against the estate of Susan R. Hollingsworth, per judge Fex.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horace B. Boyd
Susan R. Hollingsworth
Dudge Fex
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Canal Zone
REUF
West Virginia
Tenderloin Cafe
Attell
Mackey
Supreme Court
Tennessee
Masonic
Harry Aring
Noble Grand Arch
Savings Bank
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