Venezuela Ready to Pay Debts and Seek Hague Peace
United States Minister Bowen and Venezuelan foreign minister Baralt met to discuss arbitration options in Caracas. Bowen relayed Washington’s refusal to arbitrate, proposing The Hague Peace Court and a Washington based commission. Venezuela hints at concessions, possibly dropping the navy return demand, and seeks to lift the blockade with guarantees via customs or a special loan.
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United States
Bowen
Lopez Baralt
Washington
Senor Barak
Roosevelt
International Peace Court
Hague
Venezuela
Germany
Senor Baralt
W. W. Russell
Legation
Castro
Willemstad
Curacao
Gastro
Riera
Caugawao
Coro
Tillo
Vicente Gomez
Zoilo Vidal
Matos
Camarebo
Berlin
Frankfurter Zeitung
Hague Tribunal
Lokal Anzeiger
Occkade
Heuste Nachrichten
Death of Mrs Fremont Widow of Pathfinder
Mrs Jessie Benton Fremont widow of Gen. John C. Fremont died at 1197 West Twenty-eighth Street Los Angeles at 78 after Christmas illness and a hip dislocation from a fall. She was the daughter of Thomas Benton a U S senator for 30 years and requested cremation with ashes to be buried beside Gen Fremont on the Hudson. Funeral was set for Tuesday at the Episcopal church.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Jessie Benton Fremont
Gen. Fremont
West Twenty-eighth Street
Fremont
Thomas H. Benton
United States Senate
Episcopal Church
Blockade of Venezuelan coast to persist during arbitration
Rome dispatch reports semi official word that under special agreements the allied blockade of the Venezuelan coast will continue during the arbitration of the disputes. The note, conveyed to Central News, underscores ongoing military pressure while arbitration proceeds.
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London
Central News
Rome
Carnegie Offers Coshocton Public Library Plan
Coshocton Ohio December 30 Andrew Carnegie offers the city 15000 for a public library if Coshocton provides state and annual maintenance totaling 1560. The city council will likely accept the proposition.
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Carnegie
Coshocton
Andrew Carnegie
Michigan historian Silas Farmer dies suddenly in Detroit
Silas Farmer, noted author and publisher of a two volume history of Michigan and an authority on northwest history, died suddenly at his Detroit home on a Sunday. Death attributed to acute indigestion.
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Detroit
Mich
Silas Farmer
Michigan
Northwest
Cervera Promoted to Chief of Staff of Navy
Madrid December 29 report that Vice Admiral Cervera, who surrendered to the American fleet at Santiago de Cuba, is appointed chief of staff of the navy, with the promotion published in the Official Gazette.
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Adm
Cervera
Madrid
Santiago de Cuba
Navy
Sherman Strikes a Rock Near Luzon Strait
The United States army transport Sherman hit a submerged rock near San Bernardino light south of Luzon on Friday night. The vessel sustained a heavy shock and damaged plates, with forward bilges containing 23 inches of water until pumping stabilized it. The ship continued to Manila under its own steam arriving safely with life preservers ready. officers praised the crew for handling the situation as cargo remained undamaged. It may dock at Hong Kong for repairs.
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Manila
United States Army
Sherman
San Bernardino Light
Luzon
Hgerand
Eost
Hong Kong
Panic in a Church After Gas Tank Explosion
A Christmas entertainment at the French Evangelical Methodist Episcopal church ended in a panic when a stereoptican gas tank exploded. The blast hurled people from their seats, shattered windows, and damaged the primary Sunday school area. Pastor Rev. A. L. Allais calmed about 300 frightened attendees and organized egress as injuries occurred.
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Chicago
A. L. Allais
Confederate Veterans Home Aid From Norman School
Col J Ma Falkner says W H Council of the colored normal school at Norman Ala offers free carpenters blacksmiths and other workers to help build the home for Confederate veterans at Mountain Creek Ala He also will provide a dozen pairs of shoes for the veterans whom he calls those grand old men who followed Lee to Appomattox.
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Montgomery
Ala
J. Ma. Falkner
W. H. Council of the
Colored Normal School
Norman
Mountain Creek
Council
Lee
Appomattox
Death of Rev. D. C. Rankin in Seoul
A private cablegram received by Rev. S. H. Chester reveals the death of Rev. D. C. Rankin from pneumonia in Seoul Korea. Rankin served as editor of the foreign missions publications for the Presbyterian church.
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Nashville
Tenn
S. H. Chester
Board of Foreign Missions of
The
Southern Presbyterian Church
Seoul
Corea
D. C. Rankin
Foreign Missions Publications
Presbyterian Church
Mob lynching follows murder of farmer in Troy area
In Greenwood South Carolina on December 29 W K Jay a prominent young farmer from the Troy area was killed in his yard by a Black resident Oliver Wideman or his wife. Hours later both Black suspects were fatally harmed by an enraged mob of Jay’s neighbors.
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Greenwood
S. C
W. K. Jay
Troy
County
Oliver Wideman
Jay
Maryland Paper Co. Receivers Appointed in Cumberland
Cumberland Maryland December 30 Lloyd Lowndes Jr and Robert H Henderson named receivers for the Maryland Paper Co which ran a large plant here The company was recently acquired by a Rhode Island syndicate It is alleged that insufficient capital caused the failure
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Cumberland, Md
Lloyd Lowndes, Jr
Robert H. Henderson
Maryland Paper Co
Rhode Island
Woman Dies in Prayer Meeting Near Rutherfordton
In Rutherfordton North Carolina on December 29 at a prayer meeting three miles from town James Snyder urged joining in prayer. Mrs Snyder stepped forward and died while praying as the congregation rose.
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Rutherfordton
N. C
James Snyder
Excommunication Ordered Over Filipino National Church Plan
Rome reports the pope has ordered the archbishop of Manila to excommunicate all persons who promote the creation of a national church in the Philippines. The directive targets efforts toward organizing an independent Philippine church under the nation’s own administration.
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Rome
the Tribune
Manila
Philippines
Archduke Leopold Refuses Renunciation of Rights
Vienna December 29 Archduke Leopold declines to sign renunciation of his Austrian rights. Emperor Francis Joseph insists the Archduke resign everything and never return to Austria in the interview published here.
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Vienna
Archduke Leopold
Emperor Francis Joseph
Archduke
Austria
Outfielder Selbach Signs Two Year Pact With Washington
Dubuque Iowa report says outfielder Selbach who played for the Baltimore American League team last season signed a two year contract Sunday with Manager Tom Loftus of the Washington American League club.
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Dubuque
Selbach
Tom Loftus
Washington
Crisis in Morocco sparks European naval prep
Tangier reports the sultan retreating to Fez behind barricades as rebels threaten to dethrone him. The pretender rallies fanatical supporters and vows to elect a new ruler after victory. Spain plans reinforcements to Ceuta and Melilla while Britain, France weigh intervention. Christians in Fez are said to be safe.
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Morocco
Fez
Madrid
Silvela
Alfonso
Weyler
Duke of Veragua
Infante Isabel
Malaga
Algeciras
Ceuta
Melilla
Paris
London
Valetta
Malta
H. M. S. Bacchante
Adm
Walker
Diana
Maroceii
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New Steamship Line To Run Between Hong Kong And Mexico
Honolulu reports a new monthly steamship service from Hong Kong to Mexico via Honolulu and San Francisco. J S Vanburen, formerly agent for Oriental and Occidental in Hong Kong, will manage the line. The service follows a Mexico China treaty anticipating large Chinese emigration to Mexico.
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Honolulu
San Francisco
J. S. Vanburen
The
Oriental and Occidental Steamship Co
Hong Kong
Mexico
Hon.olulu
China
Cap t A D Lynch Resigns From Treasury Post
Capt A D Lynch of Indiana chief of the division of insolvent national banks in the controller of the currency office resigns due to failing health. F F Oldham of Cincinnati attorney and special agent in the controller’s office appointed to vacancy.
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Washington
A. D. Lynch
Indiana
Treasury Department
F. F. Oldham
Cincinnati
State Board Raises Cattle Quarantine In Rhode Island
Providence December 30 the executive committee of the state board of agriculture voted to raise the cattle quarantine and allow farmers to buy and sell in Rhode Island and Connecticut except on farms infected with the mouth and hoof disease.
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Providence
R. I
State Board of Agriculture
Rhode Island
Connecticut
Smallest Adult in the World Fatally Dies in Beaumont
Fatma Sing Hoop, long described as the smallest adult in the world, died suddenly in Beaumont Texas on Monday before a doctor could arrive. She was 22 years old, weighed 15 pounds and stood 28 inches tall.
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Beaumont
Tex
Fatma Sing Hoop
Fatma
Kentucky Minister to Guatemala to Visit President
Hon. Leslie Coombs of Kentucky recently appointed minister to Guatemala in succession to Godfrey Hunter had an interview with the president on Monday. He expects to depart for Guatemala in a few days.
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Washington
Leslie Coombs
Kentucky
Guatemala
Godfrey Hunter
Coombs
Prince Henry to visit fair and US in 1904
Berlin reports Prince Henry of Prussia will travel to the United States in 1904 to attend the St. Louis exposition unveil a veterans monument in Philadelphia and appear at events connected to the fair. The news emphasizes the visit as a notable royal engagement with American celebrations and memorials.
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Prince Henry
Berlin
Prince Henry of Prussia
United States
St. Louis Exposition
Philadelphia
Teachers' Federation Session in Milwaukee Highlights Stenographer Education
An important session of shorthand and typewriting teachers was held Monday evening in Milwaukee Wisconsin. The talk centered on higher education for the stenographer and the need for thorough training in the profession.
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Teachers’ Federation
Milwaukee
Wis
The Fight Will Be Settled Next Week In Cincinnati
Nashville December 30 President Harry Pulliam of the National League says the dispute between the National and American Leagues will be amicably adjusted next week in Cincinnati.
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Nashville
Tenn
Harry Pulliam
National League of Baseball Clubs
Cincinnati
Piqua Man Owns Two Historic Violins With Dates 1679 and 1712
Charles Stewart of Piqua Ohio, a violin connoisseur, owns two antique instruments. A 1679 Cremona fade and a 1712 Amati, both in excellent condition, were praised by Jose Maria, the Cincinnati Symphony conductor, during a visit. In Columbus, William Reed Pratt married Agnes Thompson, a nurse at Protestant Hospital, after meeting during his illness.
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Charles Stewart
Stewart
Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra
Jose Marien
Antonius Et
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Mati
Cremonen
Andre Fil
Andreas Guarnerius Fecit
Cremona
Santa Teresia
Columbus
Cincinnati
Wm. Reed Pratt
Agnes Thompson
L. L. Brasher
Man Freed From Prison Faces Murder Charge in Toledo
Columbus December 27 Albert Wade released from the penitentiary after serving time for horse stealing. He was met by Lucas County officers and taken to Toledo to answer murder charges in the killing of one of the Sullivan sisters at their country home.
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Columbus, CO
Albert Wade
Lucas County
Toledo
Wade
Sullivan Sisters
Died in the Poorhouse After Marrying Another Man
Mrs. Mary Rowe died in the Wooster poorhouse on Thursday. Thirty years ago she was married to John Trimble, a prosperous merchant. Dissatisfied with Trimble, she courted W A Rowe, jeweler and local Beau Brummel, and wed Rowe. Trimble prospered westward, while Rowe declined, lost everything, and died by his own hand in the city prison.
Remarkable Cincinnati Couple Mark 93rd Birthday and 74th Anniversary
In Newtown village, Mr. and Mrs Uriah Burdsal celebrate Christmas Day with their 93rd birthdays and 74 years of marriage. The old couple, living near the Little Miami River, have long shared life together, their longevity and enduring union drawing local attention.
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Cincinnati
Newtown
Uriah Burdsal
Death by Carbolic Acid Stuns Youngstown Community
Herry Jackson, foreman of the cable department at Republic Iron and Steel Co, committed suicide by drinking carbolic acid at the Hotel Majestic in Youngstown on Sunday. An expert electrician formerly from Philadelphia, he cited intent to kill an intimate friend in a Christmas day row as the motive, declaring he would soon follow.
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Youngstown, O
Herry Jackson
The
Republic Iron & Steel Co
Majestic
Philadelphia
Jackson
Vessel Ice Bound Near Maumee Bay
The steamer A. L. Hopkins, bound for Toledo from Detroit, became ice bound in Maumee bay after sighting Toledo light. The crew endured a perilous ice crossing and the mate plus two sailors reached Toledo Friday evening reporting the vessel in grave danger of being crushed or sunk by ice.
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Hopkins
Toledo
A. L. Hopkins
Detroit
Maumee Bay
Death by gas likely at St Charles hotel
Norwalk O Dec 27 A G Lathamer of Kimball Ohio was found dead in his hotel room. He retired about midnight and it is believed his light remained on. A gas plant breakdown caused no gas to be supplied for a period and when gas resumed his room filled with gas, resulting in asphyxiation.
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Norwalk, O
A. G. Lathamer
Kimball, O
St. Charles
Lathamer
Salvation Army Feeds 2000 at Christmas Eve Aid
In Cincinnati on Christmas Eve a Salvation Army hall served 400 needy men women and children. Volunteers distributed baskets of chicken canned goods bread and edibles enough to feed about 2000 people, brightening a desolate holiday for many.
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Cincinnati
Salvation Army Hall
Toledo girl found dead in alleged murder case
Coroner believes 19 year old Anna Snyder known as Margaret Kinsey from Bowling Green was murdered. Landlady Mrs Blood arrested as a person of interest. Police suspect either accidental death or self harm. Blood denies guilt.
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Toledo, O
Anna Snyder
Margaret Kinsey
Bowling Green
Mrs. Blood
Explosion damages Columbia Hotel room injures cook and assistant
In Cincinnati on December 27 an explosion thought to be from a dynamite cartridge blown a range at the Columbia hotel located at Eastern avenue and Carrel street. The blast wrecked an entire room and injured the cook and an assistant.
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Cincinnati
Columbia Hotel
Eastern Avenue
Carrel Street
Robbed on Police Station Steps in Cleveland
Cleveland Dec 29 Samuel Spero a real estate dealer was held up on the steps of the Central police station and robbed of several dollars just after dusk. Inside the building 50 patrolmen waited to go out on their beats.
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Cleveland
Samuel Spero
Central Police Station
Weighed Nearly 509 Pounds Krull Found Dead in Cincinnati
George Gerhard Krull, proprietor of the Lick Run hall and possibly the city’s largest man, was found dead in bed at his home on Quebec avenue. He was 37 years old and weighed nearly 500 pounds.
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Cincinnati
George Gerhard Krull
Lick Run Hall
Quebec Avenue
Krull
Fourth Annual Charity Ball Brightens Arcade Hotel Night
Springfield Ohio reports the fourth annual charity ball at the Arcade hotel on Friday night with Capt. Richmond Hobson as guest of honor. About 450 dollars was netted for the fundraiser.
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Springfield
Arcade Hotel
Richmond Hobson
Merrimac Fame
Trucker killed by train near Cincinnati on trip to Columbus
George Barnes a 27-year-old laborer from Columbus was struck and killed by a northbound passenger train Sunday. He and his brother were walking along the railroad toward Columbus when the accident occurred.
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Cincinnati
Geo. Barnes
Barnes
Columbus
Death of Noted Theatrical Agent in Cincinnati
William Slo man a leading theatrical and circus advance agent died at Presbyterian Hospital Cincinnati from complications after brain surgery or tumor. He was well known for touring shows and booking engagements.
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Cincinnati
William Sloman
Presbyterian
Mail pouch stolen from C and O depot in Cincinnati
A mail pouch bound for New Richmond was stolen from the C and O depot on Fourth street Wednesday night. Officer William Burke found the emptied pouch in Bailey court near John street early Thursday. Depot authorities notified government inspectors.
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Cincinnati
New Richmond
Fourth Street
William Burke
Bailey Court
John Street
Despondent Woman Dies After Carbolic Acid Attempt
Cincinnati report states Kate Florence Clemmen of 2325 Kenilworth Avenue Norwood took carbolic acid with suicidal intent on Friday morning and died several hours later. Despondency stemmed from domestic troubles.
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Cincinnati
Kate Florence Clemmen
Kenilworth Avenue
Norwooed
Rabies diagnosed in contractor’s horse in Cincinnati
A horse owned by W. A. Glazier & Co. contracted by Cincinnati contractors developed rabies and was killed Sunday night after a veterinarian diagnosed the illness.
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Cincinnati
W. A. Glazier & Co
Police examine ex-policeman grave for body theft
Columbus Ohio acting Chief Kelly Captain Russell and other police officers spent three hours Sunday night at Mt Calvary cemetery examining the grave of an ex policeman to determine if the body had been removed by ghouls. the grave was found undisturbed.
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Columbus, O
Kelly
Russell
Police Department
Mt. Calvary Cemetery
Toledo Street Official Drops Hoodoo Check No. 13
Toledo Ohio December 29 report that Street Commissioner Frank Van Loo, not prone to superstition but convinced by pattern, has retired check No. 13 from department use to avoid bad luck.
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Toledo
Frank van Loo
Salvation Army serves Christmas dinner to Toledo’s poor
In Toledo Ohio on December 26 the Salvation Army fed about 1,000 of the city’s poor at the armory. It was described as the best Christmas dinner ever given to Toledo’s needy, and around 800 baskets were packed with the items for a complete holiday meal.
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Toledo, O
Salvation Army
Toledo
Ohio to reclaim canal property in ejectment suits
Columbus attorney general Sheets filed ejectment suits against residents of Newcomerstown in Tuscarawas County as part of a pledge to secure all canal property for Ohio. The action asserts state title and seeks removal of occupants to recover public lands along the canal.
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Columbus
Ohio
Sheets
Newcomerstown
Tuscarawas County
Reclusive man Joshua Smith found dead in hut
In Bowling Green Ohio on December 27 Joshua Smith an eccentric recluse was found dead in a hut near the town the coroner ruled death from acute alcoholism. He was discovered Friday morning nearly buried by empty whisky bottles.
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Bowling Green, O
Joshua Smith
Here
Widow of Michigan governor dies in Ohio infirmary
Pauline Mason aged 87 died December 27 in the Lucag county infirmary hospital Toledo Ohio from nephritis. She claimed to be the widow of Michigan's first governor and had been an inmate since November 15.
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Toledo
Pauline Mason
Michigan
Lucag County
Bill Posters Strike Reaches Full Swing in Cleveland
In Cleveland Ohio on December 27 the National Alliance of Bill Posters declares a strike against Bryan and Co into full effect. The workers demand higher wages and union recognition as the key terms of the labor action.
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Cleveland
National Alliance of Bill
Bryan & Co
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