British Venezuelan Peace Effort Under Arbitration Review
London reports indicate orders to the British commander in Venezuelan waters to refrain from further hostilities while arbitration is considered. The US brokered proposal seeks peaceful settlement of British and German claims, with Washington hopeful of averting war as President Castro’s plan moves to London and Berlin for acceptance. Castro’s liability issue may hinder agreement.
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London
Associated Press
Venezuelan
United States
Lord Lansdowne
House of Lords
Caracas
Washington
Bowen
Castro
State Department
Berlin
Great Britain
Germany
Venezuela weighs leadership change as U S aid looms
Caracas reports no clear government path with doctors and lawyers pushing Castro resignation and Ayala to form a cabinet. Britain opens Orinoco navigation with warships patrolling. German ships head for Maracaibo and Margarita while British marines blow subterranean prison cells at Castle Libertador and burn nearby buildings as tensions flare.
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Caracas
United States
Castro
Raymon Ayala
Congress
Great Britain
Orinoco River
Vis
British Foreign Secretary Denies Blame for Venezuelan Sinking
In the House of Commons Lord Cranborne rejected the claim that the British commander caused the sinking of Venezuelan ships. An under secretary stated Germany’s commodore sank two ships, not Britain, and an adjournment motion on Venezuelan matters was scheduled for later debate.
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London
Lord Cranborne
House of Commons
Great Britain
Schwann
Bowen proposals gain strong U S support in London
London reports that the current British government proposals are the original Bowen plan now backed strongly by the United States government, a development disclosed in the evening.
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United States
London
Bowen
Big Wall Street Pool Formed By J P Morgan And Banks
A $50 million lending pool is organized in New York to meet potential money market demands. J P Morgan & Co, along with major banks including First National, National City, Chase National, National Bank of Commerce, Hanover National, Fourth National, and Western National pledge up to $5 million each. Corn Exchange, Chemical National, and Bank of New York contribute amounts as well. The move is protective and funds would be used only if needed.
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New York
J. P. Morgan & Co
George F. Baker
First National Bank
National City Bank
Chase National Bank
National Bank of Commerce
Hanover National Bank
Fourth National Bank
Western National Bank
Corn Exchange Bank
Chemical National
Bank of New York
Stocks fall sharply at opening in heavy liquidation
New York stock market declines at the open with wide losses across major shares. Steel preferred fluctuates around 79 to 80, while Southern Pacific Atchison and Rock Island rail groups slip. Northern Securities trades near 107.4.
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New York
Steel
Southern Pacific
Atchison and
Rock Islands
Northern Securities
Miners Threaten Drifton Strike Over Unresolved Grievances
More than 4,000 miners at Drifton near Hazleton threaten to strike on Wednesday if employers do not address grievances. Coxe Bros. & Co faces potential loss of 10,000 tons of coal daily for New York shipments. District Presidents Duffy Fahy and Nichols urge caution, hoping the strike commission protects miners' rights.
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New York
Drifton
Hazleton
Scranton
Coxe Bros. & Co
Duffy
Fahy
Nichols
Clifton
Coal strike commission to reconvene in Philadelphia
The coal strike commission announced in Scranton that after the Christmas adjournment it will meet in Philadelphia on the first Monday in January unless developments alter the plan. Chairman Gray said a formula would guide further information and urged operators to speed up wage and hour data for miners as the crucial work begins.
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Philadelphia
Gray
Losses on the Lakes Reported for the Season
Chicago reports 387 lives lost in lake wrecks and other incidents this season. Three hundred eighty seven ships were lost, with a total ship value of 886 500. Marine insurance profits were slim as receipts neared outgoing losses and expenses totaling about 2 000 000.
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Chicago
Heavy snow storm sweeps upper Midwest reports say
A heavy snow storm is in progress across Wisconsin Minnesota Iowa and the Dakotas with several inches already fallen and forecast to continue through the day and night according to the weather bureau.
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St. Paul
The
Weather Bureau
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Iowa
Dakotas
Judge frees 27 UP strikers for contempt in picket line
In federal court Judge Munger discharged twenty seven Union Pacific workers charged with contempt for maintaining a picket line and intimidating coworkers. The court ruled evidence insufficient to prove contempt beyond doubt.
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Omaha
Munger
Union Pacific
Venezuelan Denounces Bombardment as Barbaric Act
Caracas readers receive a presidential manifesto condemning England and Germany for bombing Puerto Cabello without war declarations. It denounces the act as cowardly and an affront to civilization, urging Venezuelans to heed the call to defend the nation. A second note adds a new Chamberlain remedy for stomach and liver disorders, touting ease of use and appetite improvement, available from druggists.
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Caracas
Puerto Cabello
England
Germany
Venezuela
Fortifications Targeted Puerto Cabello Siege
Washington confirms allied fleet guns at Puerto Cabello were aimed at fortifications not the town. The notice issue is described as not required for this case, easing concerns of a violation of international law. The A B C: the U S will oppose interference with trading ships during a potential peaceful blockade, citing past precedents and notes with Germany.
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Washington
Bowen
Puerto Cabello
Puerto Cabelio
United States
Venezuela
Hay
State Department
Crete
Sherman
Puerto Cabello Bombarded by German and British Cruisers
In La Guayra December 16 report that the German cruiser Vineta and the British cruiser Charybdis bombarded Fort Salono and Castle Libertador at Puerto Cabello for about 45 minutes. They reduced the forts, disarmed shore batteries, wounded two Venezuelan soldiers, captured the commanding officer, then withdrew to La Guayra. Venezuelan garrison offered little resistance to the superior naval force. The action followed the seizure and pillaging of a British tramp steamer in Puerto Cabello harbor the previous Wednesday by a Venezuelan mob.
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la Guayra
Venezuela
Vineta
Charybil
Salono
Puerto Cabello
Bogota Steamer Wreck Drowns Large Government Force
Barranquilla advices confirm the total loss of the steamer Bogota in the Magdalena river. The vessel carried a large force of government soldiers and many were drowned. Details of the disaster have been suppressed.
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New York
Barranquilla
Bogota
Magdalena River
Colon
Reduced Holiday Fares From Nickel Plate Road
The Nickel Plate Road offers a fare of one and a third for round trips to any Central Passenger Association territory point. Tickets valid December 24 25 31 1902 and January 1 1903 with return through January 2 1903. Pullman service on all trains and dining car meals priced 35 cents to 1 dollar. Agent John Y Calahan, 113 West Street Depot Harrison Street and Fifth Avenue.
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Nickel Plate Road
Central Passenger Association
Pullman
John Y. Calahan
Ve St
Harrison St
5Th Ave
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Endorsed for Children
Dr Mary R Melendy endorses Chamberlains Cough Remedy for obstinate coughs in children and bronchial afflictions. The non narcotic remedy is safe and widely recommended and sold by all druggists.
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Mary R. Melendy
Chicago
Christmas Holiday Round Trip Fare Offer On Line Tickets
The line offers low round trip fares at a fare and a third for travel to all points on the line on December 24 25 31 1902 and January 1 1903 with return by January 2 1903. Through service to New York City Boston and other eastern points available from the Chicago passenger station at street 5th avenue. For information contact John Y Calahan General Agent 113 Adams Street Chicago.
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New York City
Boston
Chicago
5Th Avenue
John Y. Calahan
Adams Street
One Rational Way to Treat Nasal Catarrh Cream Balm
Ely's Cream Balm offers direct application to nasal membranes to restore inflamed tissue and recover lost taste and smell. Priced at 50 cents, available from druggists or by mail from Ely Brothers at 56 Warren Street New York.
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Ely
Ely Brothers
Warren Street
New York
Great Northern inauguratesWatertown to Huron passenger service
Beginning Oct 5 the Great Northern will run regular passenger trains between Watertown and Huron. Through trains depart Benson 3:50 PM and Watertown 7:25 PM reaching Huron by 9:55 PM. Return service leaves Huron 6:20 AM arriving Watertown 8:50 AM and continuing to Benson Minneapolis and St Paul.
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Great Northern
Watertown
Huron
Benson
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Mother Grays Sweet Powders for Children Fact Sheet
Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children claims to cure feverishness bad stomach teething disorders move and regulate bowels and destroy worms with over 30 000 testimonials They are sold by druggists for 25 cents Sample free Address Allen 8 Olmsted Le Roy Also North Western line adds through coaches between Huron and St Paul Minneapolis with 8 30 pm departures from Minneapolis 9 06 pm from St Paul and 7 35 am arrivals to St Paul and 8 10 am to Minneapolis Details via Chicago and North Western agents.
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Gray
New York
Allen
Olmsted
Roy
Huron
St. Paul
Minneapolis
North-Western
St Paul
Redfield
Twin Cities
Brookings
Chicago and
North- Western Railway
Party Crashing Cure Promises Relief for Stomach Pain
Summer Hill resident A J Snell feared stomach pains would spoil a party. A friend recommended Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, which he took in two doses to feel well enough for the event. The ad promotes the remedy as available at druggists and also touts Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething babies at twenty five cents.
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A.J. Snell
Chamberlain
Snell
Summer Hill
N. Y
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