Britain Declares Venezuelan Blockade Across Coast
The Official Gazette notes a blockade of Laguayra Carencia Cuanto Cumana and the Orinoco mouth effective December 20 1902 after Venezuela failed to comply with demands. Nations warn ships against interference while Dewey’s fleet gains coal from Norfolk and Roosevelt proposes arbitration by Magne Tribunal.
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London
Great Britain
Official Gazette
United States of Venezuela
Laguayra
Carencia
Cuanto
Cumana
Orinoco
Venezuela Debt Row Shapes U S Policy View
U S senators who studied Venezuela and its bonds warn Castro and Venezuelan leaders ignored financial obligations, fearing US protection from European interference. Officials say Venezuela must learn a lesson to deter future defaults and to safeguard US interests in the region amid potential foreign moves. London reports the British cabinet treats the Venezuelan flare with cautious hands as the crisis unfolds.
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Washington
Dec
Venezuela
Castro
United States
Central
America
Germany to arbitrate Venezuela dispute with Roosevelt
Berlin reports the foreign office under Kaiser Wilhelm will seek arbitral judgment from President Roosevelt on Venezuela claims. Germany will not demand an apology first but seeks a guarantee Venezuela will comply with the arbitrator’s decision. Negotiations to be with Washington directly.
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Germany
England
United States
Kaiser
Venezuela
Kaiser William
Europe
European
Balfour
Marquis of Landsdown
Castro
Italy
Seligman
Poiiso
Roosevelt
Berlin
Washington
Venezuelan Outrage Over German Cruiser Verdant Incident
Caracas reports deep indignation at German actions against Venezuelans including the cruiser Falke forcing the Victoria crew to abandon ship in heavy seas leading to a seaman's drowning. Foreign Minister Blanco condemns the treatment as cowardly murder and pledges satisfaction.
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Caracas
Falke
Dr. Blanco
Victoria
Venezuela
Pearl fishers near Margarita condemn crimes against civilization
A statement denounces attacks by a navy near Margarita accusing them of great crimes against Christianity humanity and civilization. The text calls on the United States and Spanish America to take notice of these actions and their lasting dishonor on the nations involved.
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Margarita Island
Venezuela
Europe
United States
Spanish America
Local Nuptials And Upcoming Christmas Weddings In Sedalia
Notices report multiple weddings including a Christmas day ceremony for a Sedalia native and his Kansas City groom, a Kansas City journalist’s marriage to Miss Edna Teufel at Epworth church, and a nuptial at 128 East St. Louis Avenue in Van Buren Ark. Details cover attire, ceremonies, and post ceremony plans with guests and homes listed.
Champ Clark Expected To Lead Democratic Caucus
Democrats from Missouri likely to nominate Representative Champ Clark for Speaker of the House in the next Congress. Some push remains for DeArmond, but Clark appears to have united support from the delegation. M Richardson, the chosen Democrat for the past three congresses, may run again.
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Publishers’ Press Assn
Washington
Missouri Delegaton
Champ Clark
Hlause of Representatives
DeArmond
Clark
M. Richardson
Money Alexander to wed in St Louis ceremony
Thomas V Money, visiting family, leaves for St Louis to marry Miss Al Bertha Alexander. The wedding is set for 9 o'clock at the bride's mother's home, 4230 West Belle Place, with many friends attending. Afterward the couple will live in Albuquerque, New Mexico, visiting Sedalia relatives after the ceremony.
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Groom
Sedalia
Santa Fe
Albuquerque
New Mexico
St. Louis
Rufus Money
East Broadway
The
Sentinel
Humberts Arrested In Madrid In Swindle Case
In Madrid the Humberts and relatives were seized at Hotel Calle foraz amid claims of innocence. Paris confirms the couple behind a massive fraud borrowing twelve million dollars on an imaginary legacy, with securities proved to be blank paper when opened in court.
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Press Assn
Madrid
Humbert
Calleforaz
Paris
Humberts
Madam Humbert
Crawford
Past Masters of A. O. U. W. Enjoy Big Night
The Past Masters of the A. O. U. W. held a large gathering at Glass hall on Friday night calling it a love feast. Members shared solid or liquid refreshments and a fine spread. Plans for a January entertainment were discussed with no definite announcement. State Deputy L. S. Edwards of Boonville attended, representing the Grand Master Workman.
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Glass Hall
L. S. Edwards
Boonville
Knights of Maccabees Organize Two Basketball Teams
The members of Ritchie Tent 352 have organized two basketball teams with Theodore Creutzel as manager and Will Bragg and Ed MacCubbin as captains. Practice has started in the lodge hall as they seek a better venue.
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Ritchie
Knights of Maccabees
Theodore Creutzel
Will Bragg
Ed MacCubbin
Miss Jessie Lackey Weds Edward Bacon in Private Home
Announcement of the marriage between Miss Jessie Lackey and Mr. Edward Bacon set for Tuesday evening at 215 East Saline Street, the Lackey home. The bride is described as accomplished with many friends, the groom an employee of the Missouri Pacific shops respected by his coworkers.
Christmas Exercises at Pioneer Hall by A O U W Lodge
Eintrecht 176 of the A O U W prepares for Christmas exercises at Pioneer Hall on the night of the 30th. The event is for lodge members and families and includes a program games refreshments and a Christmas tree to end the evening.
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Eintrecht 176
Pioneer Hall
Water company donates to clean Ohio street
Superintendent L P Andrews of the water company offered to donate the water needed to flush Ohio street. The street department began the washing immediately and completed the job thoroughly. On Saturday Ohio street was much cleaner as shoppers filled local businesses.
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L. P. Andrews
The
Water Company
Ohio Street
Dillon O Bannon to Wed Elma O Bannon at Home
Clyde Heard Dillon will marry Miss Elma O Bannon at 1 o clock today at the bride's sister Mrs R A Stevens 1319 South Kentucky Avenue Rev F W Simpson Epworth M E Church officiates The ceremony will be quiet with only immediate family and friends present Elma O Bannon is the accomplished daughter of Mr and Mrs O Bannon of Pauline Missouri and has many friends
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Edna Teufel
R. R. MacDonald
Kansas City
F. W. Simpson
Epworth M. E
Jessie Liest
Sedalia
Kansas City Journal
The
Sentinel
Dillon O’ Bannon
Clyde Heard Dillon
Elma O’bannon
R. A. Stevens
Kentuky Avenue
O’bannon
Pauline, Mo
Railroad conductors and brakemen seek 20 percent pay rise
Forty committees of trainmen arrived in Chicago and visited St. Louis, San Francisco, Kansas City and other railroad headquarters to demand a 20 percent wage increase for 600 men, including passenger and freight conductors and brakemen. Officials of the affected roads were summoned and given a January 5 deadline. no threats were issued, but enforcement is expected.
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Chicago
St. Louis
San Francisco
Kansas City
Congress Adjourns As Year Ends Deliberations Continue
Congress adjourned today and will reconvene January 5. The Senate discussed statehood immigration and military bills but took no final action while other major issues include the Cuban treaty, Panama canal, currency, and eight hour bills awaiting debate. The House passed Philippine tariff, food and cattle disease measures, tea importers’ urgency, deficiency bills, and approved half a million for trust prosecutions.
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Washington
Congress
Coal Stick Commission
Senate
House
Secretary of War Root to retire July first
A dependable source says Secretary of War Root will leave the cabinet on July 1. It is additionally stated that Governor Taft of the Philippines will accept the portfolio.
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Secretary of War
Root
Press Assn
Washington
Taft
Philippines
Quiet Sedalia Court Delivers Peace Disturbance Fine
In Sedalia there was one case in police court Saturday morning. Frank Gallagher was fined ten dollars for disturbing the peace, reflecting the quiet state of local police business.
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Sedalia
Frank Gallagher
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Emma West
East St. Louis Avenue
E. W. Clippinger
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