Array of warships in Caribbean as tensions rise over Venezuela
The Navy Department readies for possible intervention as Germany France and Britain deploy fleets to the West Indies. Admiral Higginson may command joint action with the United States awaiting diplomatic arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Higginson
Indianapolis Journal
Washington
Navy Department
Venezuela
North Atlantic
West Indian
Department
South America
Republic
Germany
Vineta
St. Thomas
Falke
Luxuayra
Moltke
Stein
Europe
West Indies
France
Suchet
Great Britain
Bedford
Barbadoes
Ciscent
Prosperous
Psyche
Indefatigable
Pallas
Charybols
Tribune
Libetador Pirate Rumor Shakes Venezuela War Effort
Report from Willemstad indicates British war vessels ready to seize the Libertador if she sails under the British flag and bears her former name. Guerrilla bands move toward government concentrations as the Venezuelan fleet fails to overtake the insurgent steamer. President Castro’s forces surround La Victoria while preparations for a larger uprising intensify amid uncertain outcomes. A Caracas bomb attack targeting ministerial offices is also noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willemstad
Curacoa
Venezuela
Mtt
Falcon
Lara
Guayre Tomeg
Soy Ate Ag Morrow
Castro
Restfurader
Miranda
General Crespo
Libertador
Laguayra
Fernandez
la Victoria
Herr Knopp
Careacas
Tello Mendoza
Caracas
Venezuela President Castro Offered Prisoner Release
New York dispatches report President Castro of Venezuela offered to liberate General Jose Manuel Hernandez Moche held at San Carlos fortress in Maracaibo. Hernandez refused liberty, having led a revolt against Castro. His son Nicholas, resident here, learned he suffers malaria and rheumatism in prison and fears for his life.
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New York
Caracas
Castro
Venezuela
Jose Manuel Hernandesz
San Carlos
Maracaibo
Hernandes
Nicholas
Hereage
Arrest of General Vasques Sparks Central American Tension
In Managua on January 11, General Vasques former Honduran president was arrested aboard the Tucapel. He faces charges of inciting revolution in Central America and meeting with Zelaya to drive Vasquez from power in Honduras in 1860.
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Managua
Nic
Nicaragua
General Vasques
Honduras
South American Steamship Company
Tucapel
Central America
Mt Zelaya
General Vasquez
Press of
U S Iowa Captains Lauded by Chilean Ports
Captain Perry and the officers of the United States Battleship Iowa have been warmly received by the people and authorities at Talcahuano and Concepcion in Chile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santiago DE Chile
Perry
United States
Iowa
Talcahuano
Concepcion
Chilean Congress Approves Ex Tradition Treaty
Santiago de Chile reports that the ex tradition treaty between Chili and the Balvian States has been approved by the Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santiago DE Chili
Jan. L
Chili
Congress
Trouble in Store for Venezuela in Debt Dispute
Germany demands payment of claims from Venezuela and may occupy Laguayra and Maracaibo until settlement. President Castro resists, treasury possibly bankrupt. Britain France and the United States send warships to the Caribbean near Laguayra, with the Indiana among vessels. Emperor William reportedly has U S sympathy in pressuring Venezuela to pay debts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Venezuela
Laguayra
Maracaibo
Castro
Great Britain
France
United States
Caribbean Sea
Republic
Indiana
Wiilliam
Washington
Diplomats to Bring Children to Dowager Empress's Palace
Peking reports indicate a satisfactory settlement of French claims to allow M. Beau to present credentials with colleagues at the first audience. The diplomatic corps will observe protocol, and all ladies of rank will attend the dowager Empress's reception with their children. Indemnity reductions proceed, while loot from palaces is set to be presented to China. A new railroads and mines board is created with Wang Wen Shao leading, and Han Lin College officials are to study Western political science for exams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peking
M. Beau
Legation Guards
Wang Wen Shao
Yuan Shi Ka
Han-Lin College
Provisions Drafted for Ku Lang Su Island Settlement
A Central News dispatch from Hong Kong reports that foreign consuls and Chinese authorities signed a draft for administering the new international settlement on Ku Lang Su Island opposite Amoy. The accord outlines governance by a mixed local and foreign body and sets the framework for policing, customs, and trial procedures in the treaty area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Central News
Hong-Kong
Ku-Lang-Su Island
Amoy
Kaiser gratitude echoes amid German agitation on Britain
The piece notes German government efforts to show friendliness toward Britain while illustrated papers condemn South African concentration camps. It covers Reichstag debate over Dr Spahn’s Strasburg appointment, with Sattler accusing it of religious division and Koeller defending it amid Catholic-Protestant balance. It cites hope of unity within the Dreibund and a telegram from the Rome ambassador endorsing Germany’s stance.
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von Buelow
Great Britain
Prince Wolff von Metternicht
Hamburg
Spahn
University of Strasburg
Reichstag
Sattler
National Liberal
Baron von Koeller
Alsace-Lorraine
Strasburg
Germany Defends China Policy Amid Critics at Home
In a parliamentary volley, Count Von Buelow and General Von Gossler rebut Bebel’s charges on German troops in China and assert Germany’s rightful position in the Orient. Reports note Polish tensions, labor-market studies, and beer consumption trends as well as court rulings on dueling deaths and military sendings. A German imperial yacht under construction at Shooter’s Island nears launch with Roosevelt’s niece to christen.
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Bebel
China
Germany
Sichang-Tung
Count von Buclow
Herr Bebel
Mr. Chamberlain
General von Gossler
Count von Buelow
New York
Jan. U
Shooter Island
Wallace Downey
Townsend & Downey Shipbuilding Company
Washington
Roosevelt
Devery Seeks Reinstatement as New York Police Chief
William B. Devery former deputy police commissioner of New York City obtained from the Supreme Court orders directing former Controller Coler former Police Commissioner Murphy and Civil Service Commissioner Knox to show cause on Monday why writs of mandamus should not issue against them and their successors in office The writs seek to reinstate Devery as chief of police and require back pay for that status He contends his removal when the office was abolished about a year ago was unconstitutional and he did not accept remuneration as deputy commissioner.
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New York
William
Devery
Supreme Court
Coler
Murphy
Civil Service
Knox
People's Bank of Painesville Fails After Cleveland Trust Suspension
The People's Bank of Painesville O met banking run fears as Euclid Avenue Trust and Savings of Cleveland suspended operations. An assignee Harley Barnes of Pioneer Trust Co, was appointed. Bank resources were listed at 230640, with 173640 deposits and 7000 profits. Director G G Grant said the bank would pay every dollar despite Cleveland ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Painesville, O
People's Bank
Euclidavenue Trust and Savings Company
Cleveland
H. C. Brainard
C. H. Stewart
Harley Barnes
Pioneer Trust Company
Cleveland Bank
Bankers discuss receiver for Lake Shore Electric Railway
In Cleveland on January 11 the Everett-Moore syndicate bankers committee focused on appointing a receiver for the Lake Shore Electric Railway. A $40,000 deposit at Euclid avenue Trust and Savings would fund employee payments, and federal court control was seen as stabilizing the system until its properties are finished. Henry A. Everett reported Eastern creditors would cooperate on extensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Lake Shore Electric Railway Company
Bankers’ Committee
Everett-Moore Syndicate
Euclid Avenue Trust and Savings Company
Henry A. Everett
New York
Appointment of temporary receivers for American Hardwood Lumber Co
In Chattanooga Judge Clark named John W. Love and C. C. Trabue as temporary receivers for the American Hardwood Lumber Company of Hillsdale Michigan. Creditors may choose permanent receivers. The case exits state court jurisdiction.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
United States District Court
Clark
John W. Love
C. C. Trabue
American Hardwood Lumber Company
Hillsdale
Mich
Light and Heat Coforms to Power Rail Cars in Jersey
United States Light and Heating Company of Jersey City filed for incorporation in Trenton. Capitalized at 3 million, it will supply electricity grit and heat for railways and railway cars. Incorporators include William B. Irwin Wallace Young and John Gilbert. Distilling Company of America amended its charter reducing authorized capital from 125 million to 5 thousand, still above issued capital.
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Trenton
N. J
United States Light and Heating Company
Capital
William B. Irwin
Wallace Young
John Gilbert
Jersey City
Distilling Company of America Today
Wagner kin Fraulein Brandt near death after appendectomy
Fraulein Kathe Brandt a grandniece of Richard Wagner and member of Herr Conrted's Irving-place Stock Company from Berlin submitted to an appendicitis operation at a private New York hospital and is feared dying. She was born in Berlin where her father has Hof Theater ties and her granduncle was the composer. She belonged to the Hof Theater stock company at Wiesbaden in the 1900 01 season.
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New York
Fraulein Kathe Brandt
Richard Wagner
Herr Conrted
Irving-place
Berlin
Fraulein Brandt
Hof Theater
Wiesbaden
Death of H V Dumm in British hospital in South Africa
Columbus Ohio January 11 Dr C B Dumm received a cablegram from the British War Office confirming the death of his son H V Dumm in a British hospital in South Africa. Dumm served in the signal corps of the first regiment of Scottish.
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Columbus
Dumm
British
War Office
H. V. Dumm
South Africa
Signal Corps
Canal and Cable Hearings on Two Projects
Senators question M Lampre of Panama Canal Company and M Boeufve about selling canal property for 40 million francs. Morgan doubts Canal on bargain counter. details on bonded debt, lease terms, and transfer. Hearings move to next Friday with government officials to testify.
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Washington
M. Edouard Lampre
Panama Canal Company
Senate Committee On Interoceanic Canals
United States
Mjules Boeufve
M. Lampre
Panama
Admiral Walker
Isthmian Canal
Panama Company
Morgan
American Panama Canal Company
New Jersey
Ob Company
Colombia
M. Boeufve
Pacific Cable Hearing Weighs Wireless Impact on Submarine Lines
Washington hearing before the House Commerce Committee examined how wireless telegraphy could affect the Pacific cable project. Pacific Commercial Cable Co official Ward forecast possible exclusive traffic rights in the Far East, while others urged government role and cited strategic lessons from the Spanish American War.
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Washington
House Committee On Commerce
Ward
Pacific Commercial Cable Company
Philippines
China
Japan
Far East
United States
Stewart
New Jersey
Germany
Venezuela
Hepburn
Pacific
Atlantic
Marconi
Canada
James Ford
Asiatic Association
Orient
Scrymier
Cevera
Santiago
Scrymser
Santiago Bay
Thomas E. Hughes
Hughes
American Doctor Acquitted in South Africa Treason Trial
Washington reports United States Consul General at Cape Town has announced the acquittal and release of Dr Richard Anthony, an American citizen living in South Africa. Chicago confirms Mrs Crissie Wells Anthony, wife of Dr Anthony, learned of the decision with joy. She explains her Afrikander ties and brothers in the Boer army influenced the case, and credits Secretary Hay for seeking a fair trial.
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Washington
State Department
United States
Bingham
Cape Town
Richard
Anthony
South Africa
Chicago
Crissie Wells Anthony
Matthew
Hay
Escaped Ship Calithernes shire Miraculously Clears Vancouver Shore
The three masted British bark Caithernes shire under Captain Furneaux rode out a fierce gale near Vancouver. With both anchors lost and tenacity in shoaling water, a sudden wind shift drove her offshore where she rode ashore no more. The captain calls it a miracle, as the vessel reached harbor safely.
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Tacoma
Wash
Furneaux
Rocky
Vancouver
Calithernes
Parker-Hughes mayoralty contest decided for Parker
The Supreme Court ruled in favor of Albert Parker in the Parker-Hughes mayoralty dispute in Topeka Kansas. The prior tally had Parker ahead by a small margin before a recount corrected ballot validity. The decision upheld the legality of twenty four doubly marked ballots counting for Parker ensuring his majority by seventeen votes.
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Topeka
Kan
Supreme Court
Parker-Hughes
Albert Parker
Carrie Nation
Colonel Hughes
Law and Order League
Parker
Boghes
Sacrifice of Padre among Yuma Indians in Arizona
In Yuma Arizona a Yuma healer named Padre was sacrificed under tribal custom to atone for the tribe's smallpox epidemic. He guided authorities to the mountains, then returned emaciated and pleaded for mercy before being bound and sent to Mexico, where he was tortured to death.
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Phoenix
A. T
Padre
Yuma
Mexico
Four Persons Seriously Burned In Sault Ste Marie Fire
Fire destroyed the home of Henry Plaunt in Sault Ste. Marie Michigan early today forcing eleven inhabitants to flee. Four family members were badly burned and a ten year old boy escaped by leaping from a second story window. Plaunt ran four blocks barefoot to raise the alarm as an oil lamp exploded, starting the blaze.
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Sault Ste. Marie
Mich
Henry Plaunt
Plaunt
Reception in Honor of Helen Gould in St Louis
Miss Helen Miller Gould and party arrived this afternoon in a special car from the East. They were met by Joseph Ramsey Jr. of the Wabash Railway and prominent ladies. A reception was held at David B. Francis’s residence of the Louisiana Exposition Company. The Gould party will stay until Wednesday.
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ST. Louis
Helen Miller Gould
Joseph Ramsey, Jr
Wabash Railway
Gould
David B. Francis
Louisiana Exposition Company
Montreal Lacrosse Club Director Seeks Damages for False Arrest
William Bratley, president of the Montreal Lacrosse Club and Montreal Amateur Athletic Association director, a jeweler by trade, was arrested in St Albans Vermont on a diamond strangling charge and released on bail. He wired plans to sue federal officers for damages to his arrest and character.
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Montreal
William Brattley
Montreal Lacrosse Club
Montreal Amateur Athletic Association
Manufactur
Bt. Albans
Hoe
Mrs Dennis Improves After Assault in Washington
Ada Gil bert Dennis has quietly improved following the assault in her residence. Doctors report slower recovery but optimism grows as she begins to respond to treatment and show signs of intelligent activity.
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Washington, Jan. M
Ada Gilbert Dennis
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