Dutch Gelderland Captures Venezuelan Alix At Sea
Dutch cruiser Gelderland towed the captured Venezuelan coast guard ship Alix into Willemstad Curaçao after seizing her off Puerto Cabello. The action, ordered by the Dutch government, aimed to pressure Venezuela as Dutch ships blockaded ports. Venezuelan naval strength is limited to ten vessels, with few guns larger than six pounds.
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Venezuela
Coast Guard
Castro
Willemstadt
Curacao
Puerto Cabello
Gelderland
Holland
Caracas
Jacob van Heemskerk
Erni
Friesland
la Guira
Bolivar
Miranda
Maragarita
Atlanta
Metal Market Steady With Copper and Lead Weakness
New York December 15 metal market reports lead prices at 4.20 to 4.25, copper trading weak at 14.25 to 14.37, with alloy values around 43 and 2 to 4 percent.
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New York
Allver
Mrs Martin Guilty of Conspiracy in Ogden Dynamite Case
Isabella J. Martin found guilty by a Oakland jury after a trial marked by sensational testimony. Judge Wells set sentencing for next Saturday. maximum penalty is life imprisonment. The motive cited was revenge over an insurance suit loss, with Ward “Baby John” Martin confessing she ordered the blast. The youth also testified she planned further attacks against others with motive.
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Associated Press
Oakland
Isabella J. Martin
F. B. Ogden
Wells
Tfe
Ogden
Baby John" Martin
Dorando Pietri Falls Short in New York Marathon
Italian Dorando Pietri collapsed near the Madison Square Garden finish as Tom Longboat won the marathon in 2 45 05. The Indian runner led from late in the race, while Dorando faded after twenty-six miles as spectators cheered the winner. King Edward, recovered, will return to London tomorrow from Brighton after a few days here.
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Associated Press
New York
London
Dorando Pietri
Tom Longboat
Ted
Madison Square Garden
Dorando
Longboat
Dor*ando
Edward
Brighton
England
Rockefeller comes to Cleveland for a troublesome tooth
In Cleveland, John D. Rockefeller traveled from New York for a dental visit, ending rumors about his local ties and plans. The report notes his church attendance at Euclid Avenue Baptist and debunks broader talk of a minister search or grand philanthropy. A Tokyo report adds that Toyo Kisen will begin a Japan to South America liner service from January 1 with three ships.
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Cleveland
Ohio
John. D. Rockefeller
New York
Rockefeller
C. A. Eaton
Euclid Avenue
Bayist
Tokyo
Chile
Toyo Kisen Steamship Company
Japan
South America
Night Riders Stand Trial in Rankin Murder Case
Union City Tennessee December 15. Night riders in rough homespun with rifles and pistols gather for the opening scenes of the nightrider trials over Captain Quentin Rankin's murder. They claim persecution as the state names Old Tom Johnson as initial leader, while he is deposed.
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Associated Press
Union City
Tenn
Reelfoot
Nightrider
Quentin Rankin
Tom Johnson
Second Banquet Victim Dies in Mare Island Incident
Vallejo December 15 Mrs August Rose wife of Bandsman Rose of Mare Island died this afternoon from ptomaine poisoning linked to food served at the luncheon after the Prometheus launch on December 5. The tragedy follows earlier banquet victim James Reynolds in the same incident.
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Rose
Mare Island
James Reynolds
Second person dies in San Francisco last Wednesday
A second death in San Francisco last Wednesday is linked to the same cause as a previous case. The report notes the timeline and location but provides limited identifiable details.
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San Francisco
Market Quiet Amid Diminishing Supply and Bond Activity
New York reports a subdued money market with ongoing payments to the sub-treasury for Panama canal bonds. Preparations are under way for a 10 million dollar Brazilian coffee loan appropriation to be offered in New York tomorrow. The stock market remained quiet with occasional rallies while bonds were heavy.
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Sub-Treasury Office
New York
Panama Deal Critique Sparks Roosevelt Clash
The New York World rebukes President Roosevelt, calls for a full Congressional inquiry into the Panama transaction, and vows to defend a fearless press. The paper denounces the president’s threats of libel prosecutions and asserts unwavering commitment to free speech and public scrutiny.
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Congress
Roosevelt
Associated Pres
New York
New York World
Agate
Congress of the
Politzer
Great Britain
John Adams
Federalist Party of America
United States
Theodore Roosevelt
Roosevelt Su
Election figures are footed up in New York tally
New York December 15 The total popular vote for the presidential candidates in the last national election was made public today Taft 7637676 Bryan 6393182 Debs 447651 Chafin 241252 Hisgen 83186 Watson 33871 Gilhaus 15421 total 14852239. Grand total exceeds 1341531 votes over 1904. Bryan up 1815211 Taft 14190 more than Roosevelt. Webs ran 45368 ahead of predecessor on Socialist ticket. Independence party showed gains none in 1904.
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Associated Press
New York
Taft
Bryan
Debs
Chafin
Prohibitionist
Hisgen
Independence
Watson
Gilhaus
Socialist Labor
Alton Parker
Roosevelt
Webs
Independence Party
Ees Eoeear
Death of Olivar Marghback after shooting by brother near Catoos
Tulsa reports Olivar Marghback died tonight from a gunshot inflicted by his brother Lee Marahbank during a religious dispute at the latter’s home near Catoos. Lee Marahbank is under arrest as the Corbett Brock draw event is noted in New Orleans where Young Corbett and Phil Brock fought to a draw in Bem rounds.
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Tulsa
Okla
Olivar Marghback
Lee
Catoos
Lee Marahbank
Associated Press
New Orleans
Young
Corbett
Phil Brock
Bem
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