Indiana News Notes Include McBath Enlistment Story and Patents
McBath, formerly living in Lafayette, seeks enlistment, labeled an artist by a recruiting clerk after last work stenciling fences. Indiana patent awards list Elbert W. McAllister, Christopher D. Quillen, and others with items from blister plaster to rotary engine. Congressional letters oppose eight hour bill. duties on rural mail routes await appropriation. Postmaster changes announced in Linwood and Boyerton. Johnsonbaugh and Serrit noted in Washington. Representatives plan holiday travels and schedules through January.
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Chew
Te An
Mefath
Bath
Lafayette
Tennessee
Bob
McBath
War Department
Elbert W. McAllister
South Bend
Christopher D. Quillen
William D. Rupp
Marioe
Thomas A. Smith
Salem
Coffin
Silas E. Briggs
Churubusco
Charlies F. Eckert
Indiana
Tou Hew
William H. Blew Castle
Erwin Finne
Elkhart
John A. Grove
Otto Hoffman
James W. W. Kelley
P. A. Reid
Richmond
George E. Kraitz
A. L. Bolen
Indianapolis
Congress
Vanderbilt Suffering At Home. Illness Seen Prolonged
New York December 16 Dr Austin Flint visited Cornelius Vanderbilt and reported him very sick with no change from yesterday. He said relief would not come for two or three days.
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Cornelius Vanderbilt
New York
Austin Flint
Mr. Vanderbilt
Weather forecast for Washington region in mid December
Portlinois and Indiana forecasted to be fair Wednesday with fresh to brisk west winds. Thursday brings fair skies in the north with increasing clouds in the south. Ohio should be fair Wednesday aside from snow in the northeast, colder. Thursday expects fair weather with brisk west winds. Local observations show a low around 23 by night, trace precipitation and a 34 degree minimum. comparative mean temperature and precipitation data for December 16 are noted.
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Washington
Portlinois
Indiana
Ohio
BS West
Snow
Movements of steamers in port and departures
Dec 14 to 16 updates show ships sailing to Antwerp and Jamaica for Bovic and Wonderland, arrivals at Vancouver via Honolulu and Brisbane, and listings for Tunisian and Halifax arrivals. Mesaba passed for London while Sarma arrived at Moville and other vessels noted.
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Bovic
Wonderland
Antwerp
Jamadic
Sydney S. W
Miowara
Vancouver
Honolulu
Brisbane
Moville
Fee
Sone
N. B
Halifax
Mesaba
York
London
Sarma
New York
Red D
Zulia
Laguayra
Maracaibo
Venezuela Debts and Monroe Doctrine Debate in Senate
The article details Italy joining Britain and Germany in naval pressure on Venezuela, Italy's demands and the Monroe Doctrine stance echoed by Secretary Hay. It covers Senate executive session remarks by Teller and Cullom, the German ambassador’s notes, and the concept of a pacific blockade as explained by Addison C. Harris. It notes Venezuelan gunboats sunk by the allied fleet and calls for unified diplomatic response.
Arbitration Improbable in Venezuelan Crisis
London reports from the Foreign Office show no near path to arbitration over Venezuela. Britain rejects broad arbitration while noting Venezuela’s vague offer and ensuring protection of British subjects. Washington’s stance to guarantee pledges remains negative, and London contemplates coercive measures without landing forces.
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Foreign Office
Great Britain
Venezuela
Castro
Haggard
Germany
Washington
United States
House of Lords
Lord Lansdowne
Gemany
House of Commons
Cranborne
Balfour
William
Edward
Sandringham
Willam
Brussels
Copenhagen
Holland
Denmark
Berlin Hesitates Over Castro Arbitration Offer
Berlin reports no German reply yet to President Castro’s arbitration proposal while continuing talks with Britain. Cabinet views the move as a test of will and American sentiment, arguing it may be too late to arbitrate and that acceptance could force a change in stance.
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Castro
Germany
Great Britain
Latin American policy shifts test Monroe Doctrine stance
The piece discusses Europe recognizing U S handling of Venezuela as shaping how Germany and Great Britain view American influence. It notes that the United States signals non intervention in Venezuelan delinquency effects, Hay’s note on exemptions for American ships, and Bowen's arbitration proposal to Germany. Berlin argues arbitration may be premature and waits for Castro’s position, while British public opinion shows reluctance to partner with Germany in coercing Venezuela.
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Germany
Great Britain
Hay
France
Caracas
la Guayra
Naples
Europe
Bowen
United States
London
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Rome
State Department
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Pacific
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Turkey
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Mexico
la Plata
Formosa
Austria
Greece
Switzerland
Mr. Hall
Hall
Major Glenn
America
Foreign Office
Sherman
Castro
Cologne
Return of El Mocha Hernandez Brings Crowd to Laguayra
Merida arrives from Willemstad with El Mocho Hernandez and R Schunck British consul. Crowd cheers as Hernandez addresses customs house, urges unity beyond party lines, compares Venezuela to a second Poland. He proceeds to Macuto then Caracas amid arrival of Retribution and Giovanni Bausan. Dutch minister Van Lappen also reaches Caracas.
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Laguayra
Merida
Red D Line
New York
Willemstad
Curacao
el Mocho" Hernandez
Castro
Maracaibo
R. Schunck
el Mocho
el Mocha
Senor Leiibabaza
Custom House
Hernandez
Poland
South America
Macuto
Caracas
Retribution
Giovanni Bausan
Marietta
Nautilus
Venezuela
van Lappen
General Hernandez Returns to Caracas in Triumph
General Hernandez arrived in Caracas at 5 o'clock this afternoon. Enthusiastic partisans attempted to unharness horses to pull his carriage but were redirected by the general’s request. He addressed President Castro from the Miraflores Palace balcony, with Castro replying and pledging support to overcome Venezuela’s difficulties.
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Caracas
Hernandez
Miraflores
Castro
Warships Off Margarita Island and Venezuela Crisis
Reports from Venezuela describe British and German warships near Margarita Island as arbitration efforts led by Mr. Bowen move forward. The German Panther warned Venezuelan captains at Laguayra to lower sails within ten minutes to avoid armed force, amid details about the sinking of Venezuelan vessels and shifts in naval activity toward Maracaibo and Curacao.
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Venezuela
Margarita Island
West Indian
Germany
Fortress of
Laguayra
Retribution
Crespo
Totune
National Navy
Curacao
Trinidad
Venezuelan Consul Reports Solemn Meeting in Caracas
Cablegram from Dr. Ferres Cardensas dated Dec 16 to Venezuelan consul in New York says a solemn meeting organized by the ee args board presided over Don Juan Estevan Linares, a prominent merchant, was held in Caracas.
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New York
Gonzales Estevez
Ferres Cardensas
Castro
Caracas
Args
Don Juan Estevan Linares
Nationwide march backs Castro government rally proves popular
Over 10,000 people marched from Washington square to Bolivar square where President Castro and Cabinet acknowledged the demonstration. Castro received a unanimous ovation as the meeting aimed to approve the patriotic stand by the government. A battalion of students acted as bodyguard to the President amid nationwide enthusiasm.
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Washington Square
Bolivar Juare
Castro
British Ships Create Panic at Laguayra Port
At Laguayra Venezuela on December 16 British cruiser Charybdis and torpedo boat destroyer Quay appeared to prepare bombardment, alarming locals. The fortress commander asked American, French, Spanish and Dutch consuls to intervene to delay any action and evacuate if needed. By 5 pm the ships left, easing fears. The consuls urged calm and the prefect reassured residents there was no current danger.
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Laguayra
Venezuela
Charybdis
Curacao
Italians Pride as Italy Joins Venezuela Action
Rome reports Italian participation in the Anglo-German action against Venezuela has sparked self-satisfaction in Italy and broad support for Foreign Minister Prinetti's stance. The Venezuela incident impacts Italian residents there, with claims for damages from firms like Poggioli of Elba and individuals including engineer Martinette and ex-Deputy Fagi. Caracas notes reject Italy’s claims, saying tribunals will judge revolts’ losses while Italian officials deny any naval move or emigration from the city.
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Venezuela
the Tribune
Rome
Italy
Prinetti
Chamber of Deputies
Poggioli
Elba
Martinette
Fagi
Maricual
Caracas
Rivas
Legation
Giovanni Bausan
Laguayra
Dewey Fleet Plans Holiday Move Amid Venezuelan Tension
Navy plans for Admiral Dewey's ships during the holidays aim to avoid escalation with Venezuela. Secretaries Moody and the State Department seek coordinated action, with no immediate dispatch to La Guayra. Dewey to tour West Indies and San Juan reception planned. Brussels reports on Belgian consul. Red D Line notes Zulia and Maracaibo schedules, no anticipated interference.
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Admiral Dewey
Secretary of the Navy
Venezuela
Venezelan
Dewey
Department
Moody
Navy Department
Navy
State Department
la Guayra
Castro
San Juan
Porto Rico
West Indies
St. Thomas
Flibustering Party to Venezuela Reported from Butte
It is stated by good authority that a flibustering party is forming in Butte to go to Venezuela. The group reportedly includes at least one well armed company of crack shots and old mountain men and is to depart soon. Veterans of Spain’s war, and Fenian veterans from Canada, are among the enlistees.
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Mont
Venezuela
Canada
Venezuelan editors arrested amid revolt claims
Paris reports from Caracas that editors of leading newspapers were detained over alleged siege involvement. The dispatch notes authorities acted against media figures amid unrest and revolutio nary activity in the Venezuelan capital.
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Mafin
Caracas
Revolutios
Castro the Venezuelan President Aims at Power
The Tribune profiles CIPRIANO CASTRO detailing his rise from a regional hero to provisional president after insurgent victories against President Andrade. It notes his blunt, non-diplomatic style, guarded leadership, and risky security as he governs from Miraflores with a loyal cabinet and frequent purges.
Racing falls and winners in New Orleans and San Francisco
In New Orleans Rowdy G. fell injuring Jockey Le Blanc while Prince Blazes and other horses raced with multiple incidents. winners listed with odds include Flora Levy Aline S Dutch Carter Welcome Light Scorpio Joe Lesser. In San Francisco Ingleside bettors saw Sleeping Child upset at long odds, with Sterl Towers and others in the results and favorable showings for Serae and Artilla among the contenders.
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Rowdy G
le Blanc
Prince Blazes
R. Treanor
Flora Levy
Aline S
Dutch Carter
Welcome Light
Scorpio
Joe Lesser
San Francisco
Ingleside
Sleeping Child
Sterl Towers
Bogus Bill
Amasa
Serae
Artilla
Gaviota
Rauch Knocks Out Dwyer In South Bend Boxing Bout
In South Bend Indiana on December 16 Eddie Dwyer former amateur champion was knocked out by Morris Rauch of Chicago after about one minute of fighting Rauch drove Dwyer to the mat three times with a left uppercut to the jaw and ended the bout.
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Ind
Eddie Dwyer
Morris Rauch
Chicago
Rauch
Dwyer
Knights of Pythias High Scores Hit Fraternal League
The Elks defeated the Maccabees in a 9 percent scoring night, winning three games. Bryson rolled 2 percent and Knox 215 for the Knights of Pythias, with a 90 score recorded. The K of P team also posted 3. The scores:
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Maccabees
Bryson
Knox
K. of P
K. of P.'s
Cincinnati Indiana & Western bonds filed to refinance debts
A TM for 8 200 000 in favor of the American Company of New York was filed with Butler county recorder today by the Cincinnati, Indiana & Western Railway Company. The 4 percent bonds repay the combined debt of the Cincinnati Hamilton & Indianapolis and Indianapolis Decatur & Western railroads, consolidated under the Cincinnati Indiana & Western name.
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New York
Butler County Recorder
Cincinnati, Indiana & Western Railway Company
Cincinnati, Hamilton & Indianapolis
Indianapolis, Decatur & Western
Cincinnati, Indiana & Western
Cone, Hamilton & Dayton Road
Druggists Offer Refund If Pazooint Fails Cure
An advertisement promises a refund from druggists if Pazooint fails to cure ringworm tetter ulcers sores and related skin conditions. The copy lists facial blemishes and blackheads among the claimed ailments and implies a money-back guarantee.
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