Defiance to Europe Triggers Venezuelan Arrests and Naval Seizure
Venezuela defied Britain and Germany prompting mass arrests of British and German subjects in Caracas. In retaliation, British and German ships seized the Venezuelan fleet at La Guayra. The United States offered protection to remaining foreigners, while fears grew of German aims to gain a foothold in South America and challenge the Monte Doctrine.
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Castro
Republic
United States
Venezuela
Great Britain
Germany
Caracas
la Guayra
Bowen
Waseard
von Pisrim-Baltazzi
Washington
Ti Fman
South America
News in Brief Gusts: Foreign Latest and Local Crises
A compact bulletin summarizes weekly highlights including telegram reports from abroad and notable domestic incidents such as crimes, fires, accidents, and other emergencies. It aims to deliver rapid updates on pressing events and evolving stories across regions.
Mosby Active Near Alliance After Missing Ten Days
Special agent John S. Mosby, now near Alliance Nebraska, is tearing down fences on government range lands despite ranchmen’s threats. He is also investigating fraudulent homestead retirements by soldiers widows and plans to return to Omaha soon to testify before the federal grand jury.
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Ol. John S. Mosby
Land Department
Alliance
Neb
Omaha
Michigan Professor Finds Seven New Poisons
Professor Julius Schlotterback of the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor reports discovery of seven new poisons. Three derive from the Allegheny vine including adlumine and adlumidine, with one unnamed. From the calandine poppy come stylophing and disphivyline, from Japanese calandine a poison called biecyoniding, and one unnamed.
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Julius Schlotterback
University of Michigan
Uvon Arbor
Mien
Wrecks In Ohio Depot Destroyed After Train Collision
Three wrecks occurred near Holloway twenty miles west of Bridgeport Ohio. Engineer Slayes was fatally injured and Freman Warry Flicks seriously hurt when a Cleveland, Lorain & Wheelbase freight locomotive ran away and collided with a derailed coach at Holloway depot. Both engines and a0 cars of freight were destroyed and the depot plus telegraph facilities leveled.
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Slayes
Freman Warry Flicks
Holloway
Bridgeport
Ohio
Bank Robbery Attempt Ends in Death Near Fort Worth
Four men tried to rob the DeKalb Bank near Fort Worth Texas. Irving Dodd a bank defender was mortally wounded when he opened the door and faced a gun. Dodd wrestled for the loot and killed one robber before the others fled pursued by officers.
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DeKalb Bank
Fort Worth
Texas
Slot
Irving Dodd
Young Dodd
Dodd
Pousses
Washington warns of peaceful blockade at La Guira Caracas
The State Department notes a peaceful blockade at La Guira port in Caracas Venezuela. The situation is described as critical with a possible settlement without war, though differences between blockades and war remain nuanced.
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Washington
la Guira
Caracas
Venezuela
Gas Explosion Injures Five at Merchants Express Office
A gas main exploded in the basement of the Merchants Express office near State Street Boston injuring five people. Among the injured are State Senator Holden and ex port collector Jerry McCarthy. others include Clayton Stocker William Harrigan and Francis Neathwick. Stocker is the only seriously hurt.
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Merchanta’ Express
State Street
Boston
Mass
Holden
Jerry McCarthy
Clayton Stocker
William Harrigan
Francis Hh. Neathwick
Stocker
Berigusiy
Large Fire Destroys Fremont Barrels and Plants
A recent fire in Fremont destroyed the Trammer extract of malt company barge plants and the Christy Knife company facilities. Total loss estimated at 200 dollars and nine cents. The blaze began in an abandoned livery barn behind rcinalt works and spread to the wail Warehouse, reportedly started by an incendiary.
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Fremont
Trammer Extract of Malt Company
Christy Knife Company
Rcinalt Works
Rumor of Death for Mad Mullah Reaches Aden
Dispatch from Aden reports a rumor of the assassination of the Mad Mullah in Somaliland. A native runner from Garrero via Berbera brought the news to the coast. The Mullah is said to have died from a spear thrust during prayer.
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Aden
Arabia
Somaliland
Garrero
Berbera
Wealthy Bellefontaine bachelor found dead with fire at Lakeview
Aston Jiurt aged 69 a wealthy bachelor was found dead with a bullet wound in his breast. The cottage at Lakeview in this county where the body lay was set on fire. A considerable sum hidden in the house is missing. Bellefontaine officers suspect murder.
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Bellefontaine
Ohio
Aston Jiurt
Lakeview
Castro releases Germans and Brits detained in Caracas
Minister Bowen reports from Caracas that President Castro informs him the German and British nationals who were arrested have been released. The dispatch notes the action as part of ongoing diplomatic exchanges.
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State Department
Bowen
Caracas
Castro
Coming Attractions at Temple Theatre for Week of Dec 22 Fort Wayne
Kennedy's Players present through December 22 to 25 with a program of upcoming shows. December 26 features The Girl and the Judge for Fort Wayne audiences.
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Temple Theatre
Fort Wayne
Ind
Statue for Stewart Equestrian Statue Fund Raiser Held in Richmond
General Fitzhugh Lee presided at a veteran cavalry association meeting in Richmond Virginia that raised funds to erect an equestrian statue to General G J Stewart. Lee called Stewart the greatest cavalry leader this country has produced.
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Stewart
Fitzhugh Lee
Veteran Cavalry Association
Richmond
G. J. Stewart
Lee
Rebels surround Sultan forces in Morocco siege
A Tangier dispatch reports rebels have surrounded the Sultan of Morocco's forces as a desperate battle looms. The report highlights intensified clashes and strategic pressure on the Moroccan capital frontline.
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Madrid
Tangier
Morocco
Monroe Doctrine At Stake As Dewey Commands Caribbean Fleet
The article describes Admiral George Dewey leading a vast fleet in the Caribbean consisting of over sixty ships including battleships cruisers torpedo boat destroyers and torpedo boats. It asserts the maneuvers are for peace but emphasizes the historic scale and strategic display under the world’s ranking admiral with Culebra as headquarters.
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Dewey
Caribbean
Geeorge Dewey
Uncle Sam
Caribbean Sea
Culebra
Washington
Venezuela Islands and Monroe Doctrine Tensions Rise
Reports from Berlin and Washington discuss fears that Castro’s Venezuela islands may be used to draw the United States into a new conflict under the Monroe Doctrine. Germany and England are shown moving toward Venezuela, with Admiral Dewey poised to command a Caribbean fleet if needed, as U.S. vigilance remains high.
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Berlin
State Department
Castro
United States
England
Germany
South America
Perm
Venezuela
Seine
Admiral Dewey
Dewey
Efe
Caribbean
Sigainst Castro
Egypt
France
Washington
Venezuela Crisis Grows Amid British German Naval Moves
The article warns of rising Venezuelan tensions with Britain and Germany. It notes many Caribbean natives in Venezuela and a German population of 962, while questioning official assurances and suggesting Europe eyes South America for potential expansion. It cites Monroe doctrine considerations and the risk of armed conflict.
Wintry Blast Strikes Mississippi Valley Coal Scarcity Follows
A Arctic air mass moved from Medicine Hat toward the Mississippi Valley driving temperatures near zero and bringing a frostbound spell across the upper Midwest and Great Lakes. Cities report coal shortages as rail and lake shipments falter and winter winds pinch street traffic and daily life.
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Medicine Hat
Mississippi Valley
Mercury
Great Lakes
Huron
Chicago
Great Lake
Weather Bureau
Minnesota
Nebraska
Nansas
Missouri
Williston
Bismirck
N. DL
Moorehead
Minn
Havre
Mont
Wan Appelle
Swift Current
Canada
Thomas Nast dies in Guayaquil from yellow fever
Consul General Thomas Nast, famed cartoonist, died at Guayaquil Ecuador after a three day illness. The funeral was attended by officials and the American colony. the coffin lay in the Stars and Stripes. Nast, born in Landau Bavaria, rose to fame with Harper's Weekly and his Tammany tiger caricature.
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Thomas Nast
Guayaquil
Fecuador
Lotg Odds
Mr. Nast
Landau
Bavaria
New York
Frank Leslie
Harper's Weekly
Tweed
Nast
Grant & Ward
Beunador
Trade and weather lift activity amid mixed market signals
The Week ly Trade Review notes unseasonable warmth, improving demand, and larger Fall River dividends, while iron and steel show uneven price moves. Domestic fuel shortages restrain recovery, with 185 weekly U S business failures. Chicago reports a winter wave boosting retail, with holiday sales prospects and grain stocks rising in Minneapolis.
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New York
Fall River
R. G. Dun & Co
Dun
Iny
United States
Minneapolis
Interfering with Nature's Ways
Professor Loeb of Chicago University reports experiments restoring dead dogs and cats briefly by injecting sodium cadmium solutions. The work raises scientific and medical interest, with potential implications for life extension and public wear.
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Loeb
Chicago University
Market price readings across major U S cities
The report lists commodity quotes for cattle hogs and sheep plus grains and dairy in Chicago Indianapolis St Louis Cincinnati Detroit Milwaukee Toledo Buffalo New York. Items include cattle 4 50 to 6 50 hogs 3 00 to 6 60 wheat No 2 red 70 to 83 cents corn No 2 43 to 63 cents oats 31 to 36 cents butter 28 to 30 cents eggs 22 to 27 cents.
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Chicago
Detroit
Milwaukee
Duluth
St. Paul
Cincinnati
Kansas City
Omaha
Indianapolis
St. Louis
Toledo
New York
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