Congressmen and Senators Congratulate President on Venezuela Note
May snub us as Congressmen and Senators call on the President to congratulate him. Excitement over the Venezuelan affair continues with wide discussion. It is believed Great Britain will resume diplomacy with Venezuela and treat the subject more cooperatively to reach an arrangement acceptable to all parties. The risk of Venezuelan enthusiasm leading to British outpost attacks is noted.
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Cleveland
Great Britain
Bassefino
Lord Salisbury
Venezuela
United States
Isle
Commission
Olney
Yuruan
Preparations for War in Senate on Venezuela Crisis
The Senate debated bellicose measures and defense spending with a $100,000,000 heavy armament bill pending. Proposals included a heavy battery purchase and evaluating ships for service. The day saw intense interest on British encroachments and Venezuelan tensions, while no decisive action occurred.
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Senate
Venezuela
Chandler
New Hampshire
Constitution
Ehik
New York
Defense
Army
Navy
Vallone
Yale and Harvard Law Professors Clash Over Venezuelan Dispute
Professor Thomas Wolsey of Yale Law School critiqued the President’s Venezuela policy as flattery and misapplied the Monroe Doctrine. He argued arbitration should be declined and a neutral mediator must be accepted by both Britain and Venezuela, urging a grounds of national policy approach.
Beale comments on mediation and U S policy in Venezuela
Ipswich excerpts quote J S Beale Jr of Harvard criticizing the vice president’s stance on mediation in the Venezuela dispute. He argues the president is acting as a dictator, not mediator, and that compulsory mediation is inappropriate for boundary issues. He notes international law views force as the only arbiter among states.
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Boston
Dec
Beale
Latin America United for Monroe Doctrine Backing War Support
Report from Latin American cities notes a growing pro War sentiment tied to the Monroe doctrine and Anglo American tension. The English speaking colony endorses a united stance against European aggression, while Central America and Peru discuss Cleveland’s boundary message as a diplomatic, pivotal reference.
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Sam
Muxico
United States
England
Latin America
Salvador
Central America
Tima
Peru
Cleveland
Two Navies Compared and Other Dispatches From Dec 19
A collection of dispatches reports on Britain and United States naval strength with contrasts in ironclads torpedo boats and destroyers. Other items cover France and Germany views on the Monroe doctrine and potential conflicts, a Vermont defense bill proposal, a peace question cable, a judge's reassignment, a brutal assault in Chicago, Marsovan missionaries safety, an Oklahoma bank scandal conviction, and a laundry advertisement.
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Great Britain
Globe
America
Pacific
Hearne's Alibi in Missouri Murder Trial
In the Hearne Stilwell murder case at Bowtie Grexx Missouri the defense examined nineteen witnesses and read two depositions as it builds an alibi for Dr Hearne. The defense aims to show Hearne was not at the Stillwell home at the time of death with testimony on character and timing. Prosecution called experts on death causes as rebuttal is planned Friday morning.
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Virginia
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Sugar bounty upheld in two U S cases in New Orleans
Two sugar bounty test cases were decided by Judge Pardee in the United States Circuit Court. Realty Co. and Andrew H Way challenged the sugar bounty act as unconstitutional. The judge ruled the act constitutional, reversing Comptroller Howler. The governments attorney was F B Earhart. plaintiffs were represented by J D Hill.
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Holiday Rates Santa Fe Route Within Two Hundred Miles
Holiday rate issued for Santa Fe Route travel up to 200 miles with tickets on December 94 and January 1 good for return by January 2. Fare listed as one and one third of the round trip price. J P Bowrer City Ticket Agent noted. Wheat Germ Meat marketed as superior breakfast food, pure and palatable for grocers to stock.
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The Pook Not Welcomed At Chicago Christian Association
Curcaco December 19. The Chicago Young Men's Christian Association faces sharp criticism for allowing a sign to hang inside the building. The article notes disapproval from unemployed men and union members, and mentions shared concerns among some city clergymen about the display and its impact on the association's image.
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Chicago Young News Christian Association
Curcaco
Chicago Young Men's Christian Sanociation
Jenat
Captain Bassett Dead After Sixty Four Years in Senate Service
Captain Issac Bassett, longtime assistant doorkeeper of the Senate, died after a long illness. Born August 1414 in Washington DC, he began as a page with Daniel Webster’s help and served the government from age 3, never missing a session for 64 years until this winter. He supervised the chamber and knew the routine.
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Fifty-Fourth Co
Striking Transit Paralyzes Philadelphia as Police Guard Maintains Order
On December 10 Philadelphia entered the second day of a traction strike with wheels halted across the city. Tense crowds and armed police kept order as some cars were halted by mobs, raising fears of violence. The heavy guard was seen as essential to prevent further unrest today.
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Philadelphia
Paladelphia
Brief Bits of News from a Busy Convention Scene
Louisiana Democrats meet in Shreveport to nominate a full state ticket. Populists in several states snub General Coxey during Chicago gathering. St Louis Merchants Exchange urges Congress to cut letter postage to one cent and raise parcel rates. Holiday excursion posters advertise round trips and midwinter fares. Local ads note A. M. Fontes as city passenger agent and a Bennett’s Optical Store offer telescopes.
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Iowa
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Nebe
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Georgia
Three Cent Fare Fight Moves in Politics
New York advocates a three cent streetcar fare as Independ ent County organization pushes for lower rates. Charles Steckler leads a reform bid with 60,000 supporters aiming to force legislature to curb elevated and surface line fares, citing watered stock and syndicate profits. Alderman Merchant introduces three cent standing room fare proposals. details stress public burden and needed reforms.
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Independent County Organisation
Charles Steckler
Stockier
Ho Fortix
Holiday fares to Santa Fe routes with limited days
Holiday excursion rates offer one and one third fare round trip for journeys within 200 miles. Tickets are gold and valid December 24 25 and January 1 with return through January. Information available from City Ticket Agent J P Rowter and local offices.
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J. P. Rowter
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