Venezuela Negotiates Arbitration Amid Blockade Talks
Caracas reports President Castro signs a document naming United States Minister Bowen as Venezuela’s sole representative in seeking arbitration. Bowen may act freely to protect Venezuela’s interests, with Britain Germany and Italy’s replies awaited. If favorable, a Washington ambassadors meeting will be held and Bowen may depart Laguayra on December 23.
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State Department
Washington
Great Britain
Germany
Italy
Laguayra
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Matos
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el Mecho
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van Duren
Marietta
Puerto Cabello
Maricaibo
Coro
Carupano
Barcelona
Margarita Island
Margarita
Juan Greigo
Europe wrestles over Venezuela crisis and port blockade
The allies plan a war blockade of Laguayra Porto Cabello Coro Maracaibo Carupano and Barcelona with 3 p m Saturday. Germany demands apology for alleged insults and Britain delays stance while Venezuela faces diplomatic pressure and Bowen seeks a settlement.
Policy of the United States on Venezuelan claims
The United States will not guarantee payment methods. The German and British demands linger as arbitration simulations proceed. President Castro may apologize to Germany to end hostilities, while Bowen seeks to mediate among Great Britain Germany and Italy with US backing. A mixed commission for Venezuelan customs may be formed to supervise payments and fund maintenance, subject to assurances about Castro’s obligations. The State Department will not pledge forceful collection but may offer good offices to facilitate settlement.
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Castro
Germany
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Venezuela
Bowen
United States
Great Britain
Italy
State Department
Berlin
Count Quadt
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Crawfordsville federal building site stalled over price
Washington date December 18 officials delayed announcing the Crawfordsville site after owners of the Irwin corner asked $11,500. Assistant Secretary Taylor said the government would pay no more than $10,000. Other property owners may bid modified amounts, with a definite decision expected after further review.
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Washington
Treasury Department
Federal
Crawfordsville
Taylor
Irwin Corner
John W. Parsons
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Irwin
Chase Harding
Mr. Harding
Insured for 340000 as Whayne death prompts inquiry
Louisville business man R C Whayne found with a gunshot wound near Jacobs Park. Insurance policies totaling 340000 were in force with 50,000 more pending. Coroner and inquest to follow. death ruled as death by own action contested by insurers.
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R. C. Whayne
Jacobs Park
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New York Life
Northwestern Mutual Life
Mr. Whayne
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Doctor Lorenz Performs Groundbreaking Club Foot Operation
New York report details Dr. Lorenz surgically correcting a four year old girl’s club foot after arrival in New York. He softens and molds the foot, applies a plaster cast, and plans six to seven months of casting though she may walk after four to five days. Four operations for congenital dislocations were also completed, leaving the surgeon visibly fatigued.
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New York
Lorenz
Schlitz Campaign Risk to Indianapolis Saloon Trade
Indianapolis brewers monitor a Schlitz campaign as hop and barley prices surge due to short domestic and German crops. Schlitz buys saloons in West Indianapolis and Haughville, while saloon keepers fear renewed anti-saloon pressure and the return of dependent saloon systems.
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Schlitz
Schlitz Company
Indianapolis
Haughville
Anti-liquor League
Money Offered for Mexican Public Works Loan
Mexico City December 18 The Mexican government has received offers from New York financiers for a gold loan for public works with Congress authorization to contract it. The government is not in a hurry and will pay for works from its ample reserve funds and will not contract the loan until favorable terms are available.
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Mexico City
New York
Congress
Government Seeks Gold Basis via Foreign Loan
The government has received abroad estimates suggesting it could secure a gold loan to establish a gold basis for currency. However the loan cannot be contracted without authorization from Congress.
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Congress
Pottery Firms Reorganize National Association of Operative Potters
Representatives of 150 firms sign a new sales list after a two day conference in Pittsburg. The National Association of Operative Potters is reorganized with an executive committee empowered to set prices and enforce minimums on semi porcelain, white granite, and cream colored wares. W E Wells of East Liverpool is president and John Moses of Trenton is vice president.
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Pittsburg
Associated Pottery Manufacturers
National Association of Operative Potters
W. E. Wells
East Liverpool
John Moses
Trenton
N. J
Eastern
John Burgess
Charlies Cook
J. A. Norris
Western
J. G. Lee
John W. Vodrey
W. W. Parker
George C. Murphy
George C. Thompson
H. B. Knoblock
A. A. Franzheim
Wheeling
W. Va
Nevada Monitor Nevada Sets 12.9 Knot Trial Pace Off Cape Ann
The U S monitor Nevada completed a 26.4 nautical mile official trial off Cape Ann with an average speed of 12.9 knots, surpassing the 11.5 knot requirement. Favorable seas and a westerly breeze aided performance. fastest legs hit 13.6 and 13.9 knots. Built at Bath Iron Works for harbor defense, the 262 foot vessel carries eight inch armor and a mix of heavy and light guns.
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United States
Nevada
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Eastern Point Light
Newburyport
Gloucester
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Monitor
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Mrs Grant's Funeral Arrangements Announced
Arrangements were completed for the funeral of Mrs Julia Dent Grant in Washington. Services will be at Metropolitan Methodist Church at 9 30 AM Saturday with Rev Frank M Bristol officiating. The body will travel to New York for a city funeral with Grant Monument Association assistance and a guard of honor by Grant Post G A R. Special military honors and a committal service will follow at Grant tomb in Riverside Drive Sunday at 11 AM. Notables attending include Speaker Henderson and Secretaries Root and Wilson.
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Frank M. Bristol
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New York City
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Metropolis
Jersey City
Meigs
Grant
Riverside Drive
Grant Post
Fifth Avenue Hotel
Bishop Andrews
Mackey-Smith
Henderson
Root and Wilson
Grenville M. Dodge
Cullom
Kean, Fairbanks
Allison
Foraker
Platt
New York
John R. McLean
Ohio
J. L. Bancroft Davis
Rescued at Sea After Blizzard Sees Eight Shipwreck Survivors
Seven shipwrecked men and one woman, including C. H. Clements and Captain Dunphy and his wife, were rescued from the dismantled J. N. Wylde by the British steamer Mira after a weeklong blizzard. They arrived in Philadelphia severely frostbitten, four later hospitalized, aboard the Mira from Newcastle on Tyne. The Wylde, built in Nova Scotia in 1901, was bound for Bridgewater, N.S.
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Swartmore
Newcastle-on- Tyne
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J. N. Wylde
Dunphy
Bridgewater
N.S
Newfoundland
Mira
Nova Scotia
Condition More Serious for Cornelius Vanderbilt
New York December 18 doctors report Vanderbilt’s condition remains grave as peritonitis develops after a day marked by a stable but declining temperature. The latest bulletin at 7:30 p.m. notes he is not worse than at noon and that his general situation is as reasonable as could be expected.
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New York
Cornelius Vanderbilt
Miserly Jew Dead in Toronto Hospital Mystery
In Toronto on December 18, EN Hyman, a Jewish man who sought admission to the general hospital, died. Examination of his clothing found scrip totaling 31,000 dollars. other papers indicate a fortune of about 100 pounds. For twenty years he lived in poverty with blessed papers and food unused, leaving heirs unknown, possibly a daughter in San Francisco.
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Ont
EN Hyman
General Hospital
Kyman
Ana
San Fran
Reign of terror alleged in anthracite strike hearings
Testimony before the Anthracite Coal Commission details alleged arson, intimidation, and boycotts during the five and a half month strike. Nonunion witnesses describe attacks on families, store refusals to sell, and mobs targeting union foes, with several named incidents and injuries. The panel signals it will continue hearings before adjournment and reconvene in January.
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Coal Strike Commission
Miners’ Union
Gray
Boycot
Cor
August Scheuch
Hazleton
Lehigh Valley Company
Ting
Squire McKeiz Hazleton
Henry Vermillye
Dorrandown
Wilkesbarre
John C. Haddock Coal Company
Ife
Kate McNamara
Parsons
Incenasia
Wilkesbarre Ohnn
Pittston
Philadelphia
Anthracite Still Scarce Sparking Winter Shortfalls
Philadelphia December 18 officials of the Reading Railroad warn there will be no relief for the winter coal shortage. Managers say production never meets winter demand and stockpiles at storage points will be drawn down as Readings and other anthracite firms struggle to supply the trade.
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Reading Railroad
Reading
Steege
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