Venezuela seeks US aid as guarantor in arbitration effort
Caracas dispatch reports President Castro grants minister Bowen full powers to negotiate with Great Britain Germany and Italy to settle the Venezuelan dispute. Bowen may act to secure guarantees and arrange a mixed commission to manage customs and funds while awaiting responses from the European powers. France asserts its claims and Germany demands an apology, while Britain and Italy favor cash settlements.
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Caracas
Lopes Daralt
United States
Rowen
Castro
Nimeelf
Bowen
Venezuela
Mc Bowen
State Department
Washington
Stile Department
Gireat
Britain
Germany
Italy
Great Britain
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Lan Guayra
Curacius
New York
Powell
Asto
France
Hay
Venezuclin
Berlin
Count Quad
Cosi
Ofhola
War blockade to take effect Saturday on Venezuelan ports
The Allies plan a formal war blockade of Venezuela, to begin Saturday December 20, targeting La Guayra Puerto Cabello Coro Maracaibo Curacopaine and Barcelona. The United States will remain neutral while naval powers enforce the blockade and diplomatic efforts continue. The Bowen mission is pursuing a negotiated adjustment but has not yet secured assurances that would cancel the punitive measures.
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Hs Eachiowwe Wite
Precos
Washington
Venezuela
United States
Bowen
Venesquelan
United States of Venezuela
Venezuelan Vessel Victoria Captured by German Cruiser
Exclusive dispatch from La Guayra reports the German cruiser Fulke, anchored at the Lake Maracaibo entrance, capturing the Venezuelan schooner Victoria after cutting down her main mast. Indignation spreads in Maracaibo over the incident.
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Maracaibo
Ty Aswolated
la Guayra
Fulke
Lake Maracaibo
Victoria
Venezuelans rally as Germans abandon vessel
Following the vessel's abandonment by German forces, Venezuelans express strong indignation and parade through Marientho with cries against Britain and Germany.
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Marientho
Germany
Coal Shortage Drags Merchants to Albanyfor Help
A Ky exclusive wire reports merchants in Schenectady fear a coal famine this season. Delegations visited Albany to appeal to the Dela Ware and Hudson sales agent for apportionment. The Citizens' association depot remained crowded as dealers warn stores may close if coal runs out.
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Schenectady
Albany
Dela Ware and Hudson Company
Citizens’ Association
France Sends Note on Venezuelan Claims to Caracas
Washington December 18 France has addressed a note to her chargé d affaires at Caracas for submission to the Venezuelan government. It distinguishes claims before and after Castro took power. Pre Castro claims would be settled by arbitration or under most favored nation terms, while later claims since 1899 seek equal treatment with Germany Britain and others. France will take no demonstration against Venezuela.
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Castro
Venezuela
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Germany
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Dinner at the White House Dinner Hosts Cabinet Guests
President and Mrs. Roosevelt hosted a formal White House dinner for the cabinet and guests. The event marked the first evening function since remodeling with a redesigned interior and a semi circular dining table unusually set with red and white roses. The guest list included senators representatives and their spouses and friends. Senator and Mrs Quay and Representative and Mrs Diassell were among the invitees.
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Washington
Dec
Roosevelt Puwe
White House
Cabinet
Roosevelt
Quay
Representive
Diassell
Banquet of bankers speakers headline New York event
New York December 18 William Barrett Ridgley Comptroller of the Currency President Woodrow Wilson of Princeton University the Rev Dr Roberts Major General Adna R Chaffee and John S Wise were the principal speakers at the annual banquet of the New York State Bankers association at the Waldorf Astoria. About five hundred members and guests attended.
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William Barrett Ridgley
Woodrow Wilson
Princeton University
Roberts. MacArthur
Adna R. Chaffee
John S. Wise
New York State Bankers' Association
Waldorf-Astoria
Ridgley
Ria Yelty
Wilson
Pr. MacArthur
General Chaffee
Hanks
Mr. Wise
Deaths of William Ney and General Wayne in early December
Exclusive wire reports the Philadelphia area death of former taxpayer receiver William J. Reney at his Worrendale home after an apoplexy during a Union League event. Also in New York City General Wager Blavney dies at home after illness. in Tacoma Franklin S Whitney, AFL organizer and state treasurer, passes away at age 28.
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William J. Roeney
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Thbselty
Worrendale
Honey
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Masonic Fraternity
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New York
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Tacoma
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Whitney
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State
Parliament Prorogued as King Delivers Speech on Venezuelan, Transvaal
The royal commission prorogued Parliament to February 11 as the King read a lengthy speech. It urged action with Venezuela over British subjects and property, noted the South African war's end, and highlighted alliance with Germany and the Anglo-Chinese treaty. The address mentioned coronation postponement, colonial conferences, Chamberlain’s tour, and Britain Japan ties.
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House of Commons
House of Lords
Venorsuceli
Venegueli
Republic
Orange River
Chamberlain
Italy
Chill
Argentina
Great Britain
Japan
Results of Coal Famine Raise Illness in City
A rise in pneumonia and severe colds is linked to the coal famine by several physicians interviewed. Many homes heat only a few rooms as furnaces sit unused and coal prices climb to 12 dollars a ton for hard coal and eight dollars for soft coal.
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Washington
Wen Tho
Congress Notes on Education Labor and Trade Debates
Senate education and labor committee favors a bill on nonhour agreements after hearings. A joint resolution proposes coal import drawbacks via the Anthracite Coal Strike Commission. House passes Philippine tariff reduction from 4 to 2 percent amidDemocratic stalemate. Division on free trade with the islands shows party lines. vote 122 to defeat.
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Washington
Senate Committee On Education
Senate
House of Representatives
Anthracite Coal Strike Commission
House
Philippine Islands
United States
Nonsidenibr
AlotCall
Mauss
Board of Pardons Clears Several Notables. Edw ards Denied
The board refused to commute Kate Edwards of Berks to life for her husband’s death. Several other applicants faced rejections or hearings, including Sentman Philadelphia assault and battery and Kilpatrick Delaware first degree murder. Rehearings were denied for Bowman Luzerne murder and Pinley Philadelphia abduct/ conspiracy. James Gillespie Schuylkill burglary and Hart Clearfield murder were favored for pardons.
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Farrisburg
Kate Edwarids
Herks County
Philadelphia
Andrew Sisko
Luzerne
Jonn Th Brooks
Albert West
Robert Kilpatrick
Deliaware
John Suoyak
Allegheny
William Penn Bowman
D. Knight Pinley
Jamesilllespie
Schuylkill
Harry J. Hannah
Westmorelaind
John Christil
Tissule and
Battery
John J. Robinson
Michael Hart
Clearfield
Amos K. Rhoads
Berks
John Rommele
Daniel H. Kean
Harry W. Bru Iaker
Lebmon
The Stones Receive
Governor and Mrs Stone host a debutante reception at the executive mansion for Miss Jean Stone. The event features elaborate decorations and a line of guests including state officials, staff, and military officers in full uniform.
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Jean Stone
Associated Press
Harrisburg
Stone
Miss Stone
Miss Rodgers
Doty
Pittsburg
Fels
Washington
Inspector Bishops Report on Scranton Girl Workers
Harrisburg, Dec. 14. Factory Inspector Campbell received a report from Deputy I W Bishop who went to Scranton to verify if girls employed at the enk mill were under thirteen and working. Certificates sworn by parents show ages above the legal limit. perjury proceedings may be brought against the parents.
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Harrisburg
Campbell
I. W. Bishop
Scranton
Enk
Shrafroth Urges Arbitration Plan on Venezuela Crisis
Representative Shrafroth of Colorado pressed a joint resolution before the Foreign Affairs Committee. He urged authorizing the president to seek arbitration by Great Britain and Germany of Venezuela claims and to guarantee payment of awards. He warned war in South America could threaten the Monroe Doctrine.
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Dev
Shrafroth
Colorado
Committee On Foreign Affairs Today
Great Britain
Germany
Shratroth
South America
Venezuela
United States
Castro
Pardon Recommended for James Gillespie Convicted in Burglary Case
Exclusive wire report from Pottaville Pennsylvania notes a pardon for James Gillespie, jailed two years for a crime he did not commit. Gillespie, a Wilkesville family member, had been convicted in January of burglary and given seven years in prison. He died in Bunbury on the night of the burglary.
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Tragic Drowning Tightens River Rescue Efforts
Exclusive AP report describes the Schuylkill drowning incident near Beharthill Haven involving Potlevile Doe and others aged seven and older. The piece also notes a sorrowful reception from Busiidigana County and President Roosevelt addressing students at White Pennemania State Normal College in Bloomstoyy.
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Ob Jieeph
Walter Hust
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Roosevelt
Busiidigana
Wright
Pocekvedl
Ehite Penneymania State Normal Eclgel
Hloomstoyy
Louisville man found dead with gunshot wound and life insurance
The Associated Press reports in Louisville that a man identified as BO Wihhayne ce was found dead last night from a gunshot wound to the breast. The deceased carried life insurance worth $4.0.
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Loubwville
Louisville
Fife
Suffering of Non-Union Workers Averted Strike at General Electric
An anticipated General Electric strike in Schenectady, prompted by non union worker grievances, was averted as International officers of allied metal mechanics unions take charge. A proposed agreement with GE would bar lockouts in exchange for no strikes, with disputes to be settled by a three member commission including GE president C A Coffin and union leader John Mulholland. Edward Utting, dismissed, will not return but may become state organizer for the united mechanics.
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Allied Metal Mechanics
General Electric Company
C. A. Coffin
New York
John Mulholland
International Association of Mechanics
Edward Utting
Allied Mechanics’ Union
Gray
Lfe
Bolt
Mitchell
Wis
Pred Teynolds
Bellevue
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Company
John Francis
Francis
Lonheed
Joseph Hoffman
Crifton
Beckley
McCarthy
Case of Laura Biggar Opens in Quarter Sessions Court
The trial of Laura Biggar, Dr. Charles Hendricks, and Samuel Stanton for conspiracy to claim Bennett estate opened before Judge Helsley. Witnesses testified Biggar’s marriage to Henry Bennett and alleged manipulation of marriage certificates amid various related claims.
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N. O
Laura Biggar
Charles C. Hendricks
Samuel Stanton
Henry M. Bennett
Helsley
Quarter Sessions Court
Mary Roche
Sennett
Seventy-second Street
New York
Miss Biggar
Mr. Bennett
Vanderbilt illness bulletin from Well Center details
The Phyalelaus bulletin reads that Mr. Vanderbilt is maintaining his condition without worsening since noon. Reports indicate doctors consider the situation not more severe than earlier in the day.
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New York
Phyalelaus Batilondinee
Vanderbilt
Dora Thorne Drowns After Coasting Accident at Age 7
Gettysburg December 18 Dora Thorne aged seven fell from her sled and slipped into a deep pool while coasting and drowned officials report the tragedy in a local incident.
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Gettysburg
Dora Thorne
Weather outlook for Friday and Saturday in Haastern Pennsylvania
Forecast from Washington predicts fair conditions in Haastern Pennsylvania with Friday and Saturday clear skies. Winds turn from northwest fresh on Friday to variable by Saturday.
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Washington
Haastern
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