Coal supply and rate talks affect New England trade
England coal stocks run low and reliance on shipments from mines to be split by rail lines. Pennsylvania Railroad and Reading Company coal cars move to the West, with 1.9 thousand cars said to be used daily, as shifts in rates loom beyond January 1. In Bridgeport, the Retail Coal Dealers Association discusses protections against direct-from-car sellers, planning notices to members and a self protective stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Pennsylvania
Reading Company
Central Railroad of
New Jersey
Harrisburg
Reading
Baer
New York
Bridgeport
Conn
Retail Coal Dealers’ Association of
New England
G. V. W. Sears
Arlington
Mass
Chicago
Tikes
Coal famine blamed for pneumonia rise in city
Physicians interviewed today link a surge in pneumonia and severe colds to a coal famine. They report many houses lack heat, furnaces abandoned, and independent operators charging 12 dollars per ton for coal. Retail soft coal at three dollars a ton scarce in small lots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
German tariff plan approved after Reichstag third reading
General foreign news notes approval of the German tariff Will in the Reichstag after third reading. Madrid Herald reports Don Carlos renouncing his claim in favor of son Don Jaime. French authorities drop case against M. De Rydzewski, deem Gore death accidental. Two duels follow Italian fencing challenge. both Italians wounded but not seriously. Northeastern Railway to test auto car system between Hartlepool and West Hartlepool. Gen Barbouny de Castellvi arrested, then released after questioning. A Fez telegram notes a Moroccon pretender ruling Teza with court and viziers. tribes east of Fez largely recognize him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bundesrath
Madrid Herald
Don Carlos
Don Jaime
Ellen Gore
M. de Rydzewski
Pessina
Kirchoffer
Paris
London
Hartlepool
West Hartlepool
Barboun Y de Castellvi
Alfonso
Madrid
Fez
Moroc
Teza
Bank safe dynamited. about $4000 taken
Tuins December 18 report: a bank safe was blown open last night by burglars, with approximately $4000 in cash stolen. The incident is under investigation and authorities seek leads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tuins
8. C
Weather forecast for midwestern states fair then clouds
Dec 18 forecast for Friday and Saturday across Indiana Ohio and Illinois calls for fair weather Friday with increasing cloudiness Saturday. Indiana may see rain in the south portion Saturday while Ohio trends toward fair Saturday. South winds expected with moderate temperatures and clear spells noted in the morning records.
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Washington
Indiana
Milnois
Ohio
Movements of Steamers and Arrivals by Dec 18
Shipping news lists arrivals and sailings across ports. Hays arrives from Philadelphia bound for Liver. Celtic sails from Caepool via New York. Furnes arrives via New York. Carthaginian sails for St Johns and Philadelphia. Liverpool sees Teutonic arrive from New York. Victorian and Sagamore depart for New York and Boston respectively. Virginian arrives at Boston. Minnehaha sails for New Haven. Haver passes Philadelphia bound for Liverpool. Lahn arrives Genoa from New York via Gibraltar and Naples. Pennsylvania arrives Hamburg from New York. La Pouraine sails from New York to Havre. La Lorraine arrives New York. Tacoma sails with Hesperia leaving for unspecified destination.
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Hays
Philadelphia
Liver
Celtic
Caepool
New York
Eecow
Furnesvia
St. Johns
N. F
Liverpool
Teutonic
Victorian
Sagamore
Boston
INDON
Virginian
New Had
Haver
Genoa
Gibraltar
Naples
Hamburg
Pennsylvania
Bnew York
la Pouraine
Havre
VRE
la Lorraine
Wee Pee
Tacoma
Hesperia
Parliament Prorogued in Royal Speech on Venezuela and Peace
London December 18 Parliament was prorogued by royal command until February 17. The King's speech recaps public events including Venezuela disputes with Britain and Germany, notes progress in the South African war, and praises prospects for Transvaal regions. It also covers the colonial conference, Mad Mullah expedition, boundary awards with Chile and Argentina, and Britain Japan alliance. The speech closes with India’s famine aversion due to rainfall and upcoming coronation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Royal
House of Commons
Black Rod
Chamber of the Lords
Venezuela
Transvaal
Orange River
Chamberlain
Mullah
Italy
Chile
Brussels
Great Britain
Japan
India
France wins cautious support in Venezuela note
France sends a courteous but firm note from Caracas stating claims since Castro’s presidency will be treated as well as Germany and Britain, with pre Castro claims settled under the most favored nation clause and paid from customs. France will make no demonstration against Venezuela.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Hay
Venezuela
Great Britain
Italy
Germany
Caracas
France
Castro
Germans Try to Allay Suspicions on Venezuela Crisis
Berlin dispatch says the Cologne Gazette urges Americans not to misread Germany actions in Venezuela. It claims no intent to seize territory and describes claims for damages as the real motive. It notes limited German naval force and debates over blockade, arbitration, and diplomatic responses with Britain and the United States watching closely.
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Berlin
Cologne
Germany
Venezuela
America
United States
Foreign Office
Great Britain
Balfour
House of Commons
Luguayra
London
New York
Neeree
New
Geepany
United Ward
Ates
Esgrcias
Ister
German-Venezuela dispute eyed for peaceful settlement
The text suggests passive steps to let public sentiment run its course while Germany seeks an expedient settlement. It notes Venezuela must be satisfied and that President Castro may yield if not pressed, with U S backing possible to ensure payment if arbitration favors the creditor. The German naval commander is told to avoid force pending orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Venezuela
Germany
Castro
Venezuelan
Germany Supports Belgium Claim Against Venezuela
London dispatch from the Brussels correspondent of the Daily Telegraph reports Germany backing Belgium in a Venezuelan claim totaling $1,259,000. The finding centers on Belgium seeking reimbursement for losses and damages arising from events linked to Venezuela.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Belgium
London
Brussels
Daily Telegraph
Venezuela
Britain presses arbitration issue in Venezuela dispute
London reports no final decision on Venezuela arbitration. Britain seeks U S guarantees for Venezuela to honor the award while White’s dispatches circulate with no definite outcome. Foreign Office notes Bowen as possible arbitrator while UK officials fear war and seek continued cordial ties with Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Venezuela
White
Foreign Office
State Department
Washington
Weaite
Ashington
King
Associated Press
Great Britain
Castro
United States
Bowen
Lansdowne
Lord Lansdowne
Hay
W. H. Long
Local Government Board
Westminster
Long
Great Rtalin
Admiral Dewey's Fleet Plans Christmas Holiday Cruises
Navy department conveys Admiral Dewey's proposed Christmas itinerary for his fleet. Vessels to be dispersed to Trinidad St Thomas Curacao Porto Rico and San Juan with battleships Kearsarge Iowa Illinois Mayflower and more. Command structure sets Higginson Crowninshield Cochran and Sumner directing regional squadrons.
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Washington
Navy _Department
Dewey
Moody
United States
Laguayra
San Juan
Kearsarge
Alabama
Massachusetts
Iowa
Scorpion
Trinidad
Illinois
Indiana
Hist
St. Thomas
Texas
Pointe A Petrie
Chicago
Newark
Eagle
Curacoa
San Neisco
Albany
Wasp
Mayaguez
Cincinnati
Atlanta
Prairie
Olympia
Nashville
Machias
St. Kitts
Detroit
Antigua
Mayflower
Vixen
Porto Rican
Dolphin
Antigua and
Vicinty
Inidad
Venezuela
Higginson
North Atlantic
Sumner
South Atlantic
Culebra
Navy maneuvers off Curacao praised by admirals
The Curacao fever report is denied and ships except the Chicago will proceed to Curacao for the holidays. Admiral Dewey and Admiral Taylor call the maneuvers a success citing improved fleet organization and a suitable inner harbor at Culebra. Dewey orders fuel conservation for after the holidays.
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San Juan
Porto Rico
Willemstad
Curacao
Chicago
Dewey
Admiral Taylor
Taylor
Culebra
Europe
North America
Cochran
Venezuela President denying Anglo German ultimatum report
Caracas dispatch recalls President Castro angrily denying a United States report that he accepted an Anglo German ultimatum or that arbitration was near. He says no ultimatum was accepted and disputes any link to arbitration. The interview notes continued questions on arbitration prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caracas
Associated Press
Gastro
United States
Venezuela
Anne Aes
Unclear U S reply on protectorates amid Venezuela tensions
At noon no answer from Washington on the protectorate issue while the French cruiser D Assarle nears Laguayra. Its commander has orders to avoid actions that might inflame Venezuelan susceptibilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Great Britain
Germany
Washington
D'Assarle
Laguayra
Excitement at Maracaibo as Falke captures Venezuelan schooner
At Maracaibo, the German cruiser Falke captured the Venezuelan schooner Victoria after cutting down its mainmast. Venezuelans protest loudly, parading the streets against Britain and Germany. German envoy Von Pilgrim Baltazar arrived with official permission and spoke to his ill wife by phone. Tribune arrived. British cruiser Inde fatigable left for Trinidad with provisions.
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Laguayra
Falke
Lake Maracaibo
Victoria
Maracaibo
Britain
Germany
Herr von Pilgrim Baltazar
Venezuela
Caracas
Senor Leiibabaza
Tribune
Americans Volunteer for Castro In Venezuela War
News from New York and Rome report Americans offering to join the Caracas conflict. Nikolas Hernandez son of El Mocho Gen. Jose Maria Hernandez sails for Venezuela to enlist. dozens more write to the consulate offering service or money. Italian authorities coordinate with Germany and Britain on naval blockade actions using Giovanni Bausan and related ships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Venezuela
Marabaibo
Nikolas Hernandez
Jose Maria Hernandez
el Mocho
Hernandez
Danbury
Conn
Caracas
United States
Castro
Senor V. Mestre Anamabile
Rome
Signor de Riva
Giovanni Bausan
Laguayra
Germany
Great Britain
Giovanni Usan
Elba
Agordat
Ecuador President Sends Cable Of Sympathy To Venezuela
Guayaquil dated cable from President Plaza to President Castro in Caracas expresses Ecuador government and people sympathy for Venezuela during international conflict and hopes for peaceful honorable settlement of difficulties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guayaquil
Ecuador
Plaza
Castro
Caracas
Ple
Venezuela
Dutch Cruiser De Runster Sent to Venezuela
The Dutch cruiser De Runster has been ordered to Venezuela to protect Dutch interests there, after plans to send her to the West Indies. The order was issued in The Hague on December 18.
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the Hague
de Runster
West Indies
Venezuela
Telegraphic Brevities Highlighting 1903 News Flows
Russell Sage illness relief, Virginia Legislature funds, Long Island City railroad fire wreck, Tiger mine superintendent frozen, Army encampment in Detroit for July 1903, St. Paul money orders to Europe, Ohio Fair Managers election, seminary appoints Henry Dosker, Boer trek to America, Lester H. Eames claim, Dernberg firm debts, El Paso snow delays trains, Hotchkiss retires from NYSE, New York court stay on Fire Chief case, Beaumont duel leaves Broach dead, Nagel found guilty of murder, Cattlin tract lease for St Louis Exposition amusements, Illinois Hotel owners’ situation.
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Russell Sage
Virginia
Long Island City Railroad
Long Island City
John Powers
Greenhorn
Oregon
Army of Santiago de Cuba
Detroit
Santiago
New York
Atlantic
St. Paul
Ohio Fair Managers’ Association
J. S. Stuckey
van Wert
E. H. Chamberlain
Bellefontaine
Sandusky
Presbyterian Theological Seminary of
Kentucky
Henry E. Dosker
Holland, Mich
C. B. H. Martin
Dernberg, Glick & Horner
State Street
Chicago
el Paso
Rock Island
Santa Fe
New Mexico
Horace L. Hotchkiss
Jay Gould
New York Stock Exchange
Wall Street
Krotchkiss
Nicaraguan Canal Association
Justice Leaventritt
Supreme Court of New York
Han
Fitzgerald
Sturgis
Croker
Appellate Division
Supreme Court
Natatorium
Beaumont
Tex
John Broach
Frank Matthews
Broach
H. Matthews
Upper Sandusky
Philip Nagel
William Wade
Wade
Gene
St Louis
Cattlin
M. Xavier Rene
Marseilles
M. Rene
Thomas W. Miller
James Noath Dreprissor
Illinois Hotel
Disbarment Ordered for Chicago Lawyer William C Smith
The Illinois Supreme Court grants the Cook County Circuit Court rule absolute in the disbarment case against William C Smith of Chicago. The admitted misconduct includes inserting an ad claiming family freedom with no advance costs, indicating lack of good moral character and unfitness to practice law.
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Cook County Circuit Court
Ilinois State Supreme Court
William C.th
Chi Smith
Chicago
Jones Brothers Publishing Company
Longworth Street
Cincinnati
Samuel Batley, Jr
H. S. Smith
Rankin D. Jones
Ridpath
Murat Halstead
New York
Edmund Hauser
Canton
United States
Warren
Hauser
Gen Wager Swayne Dead After Disease Complications
NEW YORK December 1 Gen Wager Swayne died at his residence from a complication of diseases. Born Columbus Ohio November 10 1834 he was son of Noah H Swayne former Supreme Court justice. A Yale graduate 1856 Cincinnati Law 1859 Civil War officer rising to brigadier general June 20 186. Retired 1870 brevet major general and later practiced law in Toledo New York and served as general counsel for Western Union and the Associated Press.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Wager Swayne
Columbus
Noah H. Swayne
United States Supreme Court
Yale
Cincinnati Law School
Ellen Harris
Louisville
Forty-third Ohio Volunteers
Forty-fifth Infantry
Swayne
Toledo
Western Union Telegraph Company
Associated Press
Multiple Ohio and New England Politicians Die On December 18
Ohio figures Charles P. Griffin former speaker of the legislature died of heart disease in Toledo aged fifty eight. George W Wilhelm state senator Canton died suddenly of heart failure. Hosea M Knowlton former Massachusetts attorney general died after apoplexy at his Marion home. Alfred Bouvier Baldwin Theatre associate in San Francisco died in the city after health issues. Rev Michael Abbott Catholic pastor of Farmer City Illinois died after a weeks illness with typhoid fever.
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Toledo
Charles P. Griffin
Ohio
Congress
Southard
San Francisco
Alfred Bouvier
al Hayman
Baldwin Theater
Bouvier
Bloomington
Ill
Michael Abbott
Farmer City
Boston
Canton
George W. Wilhelm
Ohio House
Senate
Marion
Mass
Hosea M. Knowlton
Massachusetts
Peters Triumphs and Sires Sale at New Orleans Track
John Peters and Commissioner Forster were the only favorites to win in New Orleans amid a day of racing activity. W W Finn sold Suburban Queen for 1200 and traded Commissioner Forster up to 1700. Jockey Pickering faced suspension for a poor ride on Sontag. Winners included Marco Andes Vesuvia Jessie Jarboe John Peters and Commissioner Forster with varying odds. Ingleside winners listed as Homage Platonius Sir Hugh Canejo Jim Gore II Honiton. At New York the Childwick stud sale of thirteen brood mares and yearling fillies brought 14935, Sir John Blundell Maple’s horses failed to meet expectations and sale proceeds may cover stud fees.
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New Orleans
John Peters
Commissioner Forster
W. W. Finn
C. Johnson
Finn
Forster
Pickering
Sontag
Marco
Andes
Vesuvia
Jessie Jarboe
San Francisco
Ingleside
Homage
Platonius
Sir Hugh
Canejo
Jim Gore II
Honiton
New York
Childwick Stud
St. Albans
England
John Blundell Maple
M. P
American Horse Exchange
Paris
John F. Fanning
Bridethorpe Playmate Sold for 10000 to Henry Wick
Bridethorpe Playmate, the Hackney stallion champion of the Madison Square Horse Show, was purchased by Henry Wick formerly president of the National Steel Company. Wick paid about $10,000 to Robert Beith of Bowmanville Ontario, the importer from England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Youngstown, O
Henry Wick
National Steel Company
Robert Beith
Bowmansville
Ontario
England
Wick
Churchill Illness Delays Campaign Holiday Visit
Winston Churchill III, newly elected NH legislator and novelist, rests at his uncle’s St Louis home after a brief illness linked to cold weather exposure. He arrived with wife and daughter for holidays. physicians prescribe two to three days of complete rest. Postmaster General Payne also suffers acute indigestion en route to the White House. treated at a hotel and released to return to office tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Louis
Winston Churchill
New Hampshire
J. G. Gazzam
Washington
White House
Payne
Aexit
Mail Steamer Ashore After Collision At Toulon
The Medoc steamship of Messageries Maritimes collided with the French cruiser Latouche Treville as Medoc was leaving Toulon harbor during a storm. One other word cut off in damaged text.
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Toulon
France
Medoc
Messageries Maritimes
Latouche Treville
Medoc Grounded at Mou rillon Arsenal In Dangerous Position
The Medoc lies stranded on rocks at the Mou rillon arsenal with mails and 23 East Indies passengers aboard along with several sailors bound for French warships at the China station.
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Medoc
Mourillon Arsenal
East Indies
China Station
Prize Fight Bouts In Springfield And St Louis
Clarence Forbes of Chicago knocked out Jack Kelly of Brooklyn in the fifth round of a planned twenty round bout at the O Kc Club in Springfield. In St Louis Jack McClelland of Pittsburg and Hughey McPadden of New York fought to a twenty round draw at the West End Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Clarence Forbes
Chicago
Jack Kelly
Brooklyn
O Kc
Kelly
Eex
ST. Louis
Jack McClelland
Pittsburg
Hughey McPadden
New York
West End
Polo Team's New Home Opening at Cyclorama rink
The Indianapolis polo team will play Elwood tonight in the Cyclorama building now being converted into a skating rink. The 2000 seat setup includes north side private boxes and bleacher sections, with a polo floor running east to west.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Elwood
Fisher Automobile Company
Tomlinson Hall
Racine
Elwood Polo Team Extends Streak in 6–0 Win
Special to the Indianapolis. Elwood Ind December 18 Elwood polo team beat Anderson 6 to 0. The game was fast though Elwood made three lineup changes due to broken skates. Roberts scored five goals for Elwood and O Malley one. Attendance 1600. Umpire Demontreville.
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Indianapolis
Elwood
Ind
Anderson
Elwod
Roberts
O'Malley
Demontreville
Muncie Polo Team Edges Racine In Close 3 2 Win
Muncie re organized Polo Team defeated Racine in a tight contest by a 3 to 2 score tonight in Muncie Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muncie
Ind
Racine
German House Wins Practice Battle Over Shortridge
German House defeated Shortridge High School 22 to 18 in a gymnasium scrimmage before a large crowd. Emmerich and Printzler starred for German House with strong inside play, while Churchill, Pratt and Appel led Shortridge. Officials Fleming and Hardin, with La Follette as referee, timed two twenty minute halves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shortridge High School
Shortridge
Emmerich
Printgler
Churchill
Pratt
Appel
Otame
Comrenie
McKinpey
Gipe
Anxious About Daughter Reported Missing
Mrs. Lynch of 611 Cedar Street reported her eighteen year old daughter missing from home last night. The daughter works in a New York store and is kept there until 9 45 PM due to Christmas shopping. A neighbor escorted the girl from the store after a brief meeting but the girl did not return home.
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Lynch
Ivania Street
Minister Wu's Successor at Center of Chinese Diplomatic Plot
The Baltimore American recalls Li Hongchang Liang Chen Tung, better known as Pi Yuk Lian, a Phillips Academy alumnus who taught the famed curvature ball to Tommy Bond and captained Andover’s baseball team. As disciple and aide to Li Hung Chang, Liang later served as secretary to the diplomat, accompanying him to Japan after the war and to Queen Victoria’s diamond jubilee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Hartford High Sch
Trinity Collegians
Hartford
Yale
C. Tob
Amherst
Phillips Academy
Andover
Saneee
Aa Liang Chen Tung
Pi Yuk
Stan Phillips Academy
Liang
Exeter
Phillips
Merrimac
Massachusetts
Liang Chen Tung
Li Hung Chang
Washington
Legation
Victoria
Sir Liang
Japan
Earl Li
Art and Realism in Train Autobiography
George Francis Train recounts a European tour with his wife and step mother. In Paris a theater storming of Sebastopol spectacle caused a real fire, panics, and casualties far exceeding official tallies, with forty dead and a hundred injured cited in a later report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Appletons
George Francis Train
George
Europe
France
Italy
Austria
Germany
Leghorn
Sebastopol
No Thieves in the House Story From Lawrence
Representative MacCartney recalls a tale about a new associate member elected to the Massachusetts General Court. One night his wife heard a noise and cried thieves in the house. He replied that there may be one or two in the Senate, but none in the House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Mass
MacCartney
Massachusetts Legislary
General Court of State
Senate
Railway Employes Injured In Collision At Garfield
An east-bound train on the land & pan Railroad collided with a freight train at Garfield. The passenger locomotive and eleven freight cars derailed. Fireman Robert McNesse broke a collar bone and Harry Ennis of Chester PA sustained body bruises.
Insolvent Order of United Friends to be dissolved
Albany report by referee J 8 Frost finds the Smy 1 Council corporation hopelessly insolvent and recommends its dissolution with an adverse ruling to follow in the Supreme Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
N. Y
Frost
Smy 1 Council
Order of
United Friends
Supreme Court
Wheat end Silver in Sioux Falls market report
In Sioux Falls the silver market shows a steady decline in wheat futures amid divorce related turmoil. Market observers note persistent selling pressure and lower bids as prices trend down through the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux Falls
Argus-Leader
To Cure a Cold IV One Day
A dubious remedy claim urges a single day cure for a cold using Spewe Qee tablets marked Bef on every box. The note imitates a medical pitch with unclear origin and no verifiable authority.
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Venezuelaa
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de Riva
Gen
Winston Churchill III
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