Arbitration seen in Venezuela and Japan postings
The United Statesとの Venezuelan dispute may seek arbitration with Germany and Britain while cautioning occupation of territory. Admiral Sumner could be deployed if needed. A new minister to Japan Lloyd Griscom succeeds Burk, with Rich mond Pearson named to Persia.
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Japan
Scripps-McRae Press Assn
Washington
State Department
Lloyd Griscom
Persia
Burk
Richmond Pearson
Thoran
North Carolina
Pearson
Hobson
Merrimac
Venezuelan Legation in Port of Spain Closed Amid Diplomatic Break
Washington reports Alvin Smith United States Consul says the Venezuelan legation in Port of Spain has closed. The move signals Venezuela may sever diplomatic ties with Great Britain and draw U S into action under the Monroe Doctrine amid tensions with Britain and Germany.
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Washington
Alvin Smith
United States
Port of Spain
State Department
Venezuela
Great Britain
Unidad
Astro
Ted States
Smith
Britain
Kaiser's Written Assurance on Territory Noted by State Department
The text states there will be no acquisition of territory or permanent occupation. It cites German and British positions, with the Kaiser reportedly agreeing through the German Foreign Office. England is said to understand and agree, though not in writing.
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Germany
England
Kaiser
German Foreign Office
State Department
Cockrell Daughter Engaged to Washington Man
Senator F M Cockrell announces the engagement of his daughter Marion to Edson F Gallau det son of Dr Edward Gallau det president of the Columbia Institute for the Deaf and Dumb of this city. The marriage will be in mid February in Washington with high society interest surrounding the bride and her family.
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Publishers’ Press Assn
Washington
Cockrell
Marion
Edson F. Gallaudet
Edward Gallaudet
Columbia Institute For the Deaf and Dumb
Debate Over Deficiency Bill Appropriations Spark Debate
The House appropriations committee approved a general deficiency bill funding 500000 for foot and mouth disease control in New England livestock and 500000 for rural letter carriers plus 25000 for rural route boxes. Representative Maddox accused Republicans of rush legislation while Champ Clark supported the committee’s deliberations as the full chamber debated only portions of the 240 page bill. The House planned to meet Sunday to honor late Senator Sewell before adjourning.
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Press Assn
Washington
House Committee On Appropriations
Department of Agriculture
New England
Maddox
Georgia
House
Bingham
Champ Clark
Missouri
Senator Sewell
New Jersey
Trains Collide in Michigan Wreck Kills Two Crew
In St Paul Michigan on December 13 two Northern Pacific freight trains collided at Gridley at midnight. Conductor Dalrimple once a national baseball idol was leading one train. James Hanson and William Fries were killed and several injured. Disregard of orders blamed for the wreck.
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Scripps-McRae Press Assn
St. Paul
Mich
Northern Pacific Railroad
Gridley
James Hanson
William Fries
Dalrimple
Railroad wage increases granted to Southern Railway workers
Washington reports a general rise in Southern Railway wages averaging about five percent for trainmen with no across the board hike. Engine crews receive increases from two to eight percent based on individual merit and performance.
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Press Assn
Washington
Southern Railway
Shaw Turns Them Down
Washington December 13 Wall Street again appeals to Secretary Shaw for relief in the present scarcity of funds. The Secretary replies he will do nothing more and blames banks and the speculative element for money stringency. He says the treasury has no interest in helping them out of the hole they have placed themselves and that the money supply is ample for legitimate commerce.
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Scripps-McRae Press Assn
Washington
Wallstreet
Shaw
Treasury
Hol ly Bunch Receives Acknowledgment
The Sentinel acknowledges receipt of a particularly fine bunch of holly offered as compliments from Archias seed.
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Archias
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