Roosevelt as arbitrator eyed in Venezuelan dispute
Washington reports Germany and Great Britain press Roosevelt to act as arbiter in the Venezuelan controversy. The president favors The Hague tribunal but may reluctantly accept arbitral duties, with Britain and Germany seeking a swift resolution to prevent bloodshed and protect commerce amid the Monroe Doctrine debate.
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Venezuela
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Roosevelt
Tdny
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Berlin
International Tribunal At
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Hague
Stat
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Nere
Serine
Castro
Dewey
Miche
Mayor Johnson Tax Bureau Ruled Illegal by Court
Judge Phil lips of the common pleas court on Saturday ruled Mayor Johnson’s tax bureau, funded by theft to be illegal. The city auditor and treasurer are restrained from further salaries to bureau employees. Johnson created the bureau to educate the public on the tax question.
Chucek Gets 20 Million For Methodist Offering Fund
Corresponding secretary Dr. Mills reports the $20,000,000 offering fund raised in three years is fully collected in cash and pledges. Over $600,000 for educational purposes arrived in 45 days. Distinguished army officers in Cleveland joined Gen. S. M. Young on a visit to McKinley for respectful greetings. Louisiana Purchase Flag Day marked in St. Louis with a holiday honor and plans for the world’s fair anniversary.
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Methodist Episcopal Tink
Viait Mra
McKinsey
Canton
St. Louis
Bnch
Gor, Dockery
Detroit Train Collision Fatality and Other City Disputes
A Detroit United railroad construction car was struck by a Pierre Marquette passenger train near Dearborn Street leaving Otto C. Deginder dead from a broken neck. In Terre Monte a gambling dispute led to Kennan J. Newlin assaulting Walter Grossman, who died later. In San Francisco, Lt. Col. M. Morrison died of peritonitis at the Presidio General Hospital. Washington reports Gen Chaffes to succeed Gen Young as lieutenant general upon retirement.
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Saginaw
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San Francisco
Col. M. Morrison
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Washington
War Department
Chaffes
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Young
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Trains Crash Near Byron Leaves Dozens Dead
A rear end collision between the Stockton flyer and the Owl at Byron on Saturday night results in at least sixteen deaths with indications the toll will rise to twenty. Many injured were sent to San Francisco and Oakland hospitals amid a chaotic scene of scorched steam and wreckage. Identified victims include Elizabeth L. Smith of Fresno Clarence Cluffs from Premio Birdie Elliott of San Francisco Mabel Vesey of Modesto George Sensions of Oakland Charles Owens of Fresno Miss Myera of Fresno Robert Renwick of San Francisco Len Irwin of Oakland and Tung Tha Yong a Chinese girl of San Francisco. An inquest was ordered and unidentified dead include a sailor a Chinese man and two Japanese individuals. The Stockton engine struck into the rear of the Owl causing devastating damage and widespread distress among Fresno and Bay Area passengers.
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Enineer Maguire
Joyce
Girefil
Humberts Arrested in Madrid Safe Fraud Case
Madrid December 22 mime Humbert and family members plus Maud Mane d Aurignac and others connected to Paris safe frauds were arrested in Madrid after police surrounded a Calle Ferray residence. Jewelry worth 2000 dollars and 115 dollars in cash found. suspects deny guilt and claim victimization. A newborn son to the Prince of Wales born in London with mother and child reported well. Marconi wireless system reportedly successfully transmitted across the Atlantic from Glace Bay to Cornwall, England.
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Belore
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Rayal
Last Rites for Mrs Grant in Washington and New York
The funeral rites for Mrs Ulysses S Grant drew a vast audience including President Roosevelt and Cabinet members. The service in Washington featured Readings and hymns, then the body was sent to New York for interment in Riverside Mausoleum amid honor guards and notable attendees.
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Bristol
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Mareker
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Charles F. Griffin Dies Former Indiana Secretary of State
Hammond Indiana December Charles F Griffin longtime Indiana official and former secretary of state died at his home after paralysis. Griffin served two terms as secretary of state first in 1890 and reelected in 1838 and later led the Sons of Veterans as national commander. In another dispatch a large crowd raided Northwest Fuel in St Paul and looted coal after a three hour standoff with police dispersing only after orders were issued.
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Paul
Northwestero Fuel Company
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Fled Crown Princess of Saxony Vanishes in Europe Wide Search
Dresden reports the crown princess of Saxony disappeared from Salzburg during the night of December 1. The royal party searched the castle and grounds with no trace, prompting police inquiries across Saxony and surrounding regions. The case sparked rumors of suicide as searches on ponds and water bodies yielded no results.
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Europe
Sam Traon
Dresden
Francis Joseph
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Counteyeide
Thought Waves A Wormer Inmate Tells How They Spread
San Diego December 23 The libel trial of Katherine the Theosophist leader features deposition from Pitvh about alleged superhuman powers and mistreatment at the Point Loma home. He claims group members discussed spreading thoughts while others worked, while Dr Jerome Anderson describes the colony at Point Loma and guards armed with revolvers surrounding the homestead.
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Katherine
Los Angeles
Tims
Pitvh
Jerome Anderson
San Francisco
Important Decision on Life Insurance After Murder Verdict
The United States Supreme Court ruled that a life insurance policy payable to the wife and then to executors is valid, despite the insured’s later murder conviction. The court held honoring the policy would contravene public policy, upholding insurer denial to pay.
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Union Central Sife Insurance Co
William E Burt
Travis County
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Anni M. Burt
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Xterday
Fatal family shooting rocks Easton as man kills son-in-law
Easton Pa December 23 Frank Fehrmidt of Allentown aged 62 shot and killed his son-in-law John Grigan 25 after a quarrel reports say. Fehrmann then killed himself. The case had earlier involved Schmidt who was charged but the prosecution was dropped. The wife had left after a prior dispute and sought refuge at her son-in-law’s home.
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Frank Fehrmidt
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Sobildes
Schild
Ohio Board of Equalization Faces Likely Change Across Cities
Ohio reports detail Attorney General Shee ruling that Longworth board of equalization is invalid for nonuniform application. The decision would force cities under state appraisers to appoint boards, reshaping local governance and Republican control. Also covered are a Columbus murder case, a prominent tax case verdict, tunnel disaster inquiry, a murder verdict, and the death of Hon. Charles P. Griffin with biographical notes.
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Longworth A Columba
Doe
Geneal Sheestaine
Longworth
State Board of
Columius
United States
Thomas KE. Steele
Anim Ritter
Columba
Miller
Steele
Columbus
Harbor Robbery Injures Man and River Rescue
Daniel I. Murphy was attacked by highwaymen near Ashighuli Harbor on Wednesday night. In the struggle his eye injury and a broken wrist were noted as robbers took $20 and slipped him into the river. he was rescued later and escaped with his life, a $100 inside pocket bill reportedly missed by the assailants.
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Helach Wats
Ashighuli
Daniel I. Murphy
Iin
Murphy
Death of Renator Withelle Canton Reported
State Senator George W. Wilhelm of this county died unexpectedly yesterday of heart failure. He served in the lower house of the Ohio legislature twice and was a state senator, widely known across the state.
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Withelle
Canton
Fenetor
George W. Wilhelm
Te Lower Lomae
Ohio
Senate
Mysterious Mollonial Case In Columbus Bed Tragedy
Harry Dean and his wife were found unconscious in their bed Friday morning in Columbus. Doctors say poisoning is suspected though no poison type or source is identified. William Clark, a brother of Harry, mentioned efforts to revive them failed as they lay unresponsive.
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