Dispute With Venezuela Aims At Retaliation Plan
Washington reports reveal a tense exchange over U S citizen claims against Venezuela. A Senate foreign relations committee study outlines a three part retaliation program including a tariff on Venezuelan coffee, halting asphalt imports, and broad presidential powers to address future actions. Secretary Root presses for immediate remedy and redress, echoing prior hard line ultimatums from former administrations.
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Washington
United States
Venezuela
Senate
Root
Senate Committee On Foreign Relations
Lake Bermudez
Hay
Russell
Charges Against Venezuela Claim Castro Robbed Citizens
Secretary Root outlines charges against Venezuela alleging Castro has drained citizens of their rights and wealth. The brief asserts ongoing grievances despite claimed patience and consideration from authorities.
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Root
U S-Venezuela Claims Dispute Over Seized American Property
The United States notes that Venezuela has seized or destroyed many American property interests in recent years, sometimes under law and sometimes without, harming U S citizens. Venezuela argues the United States has not refuted its positions and refuses to arbitrate several claims, while a mixed tribunal verdict favored Venezuela and was rejected by the United States.
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Venezuela
United States
Castro
Root
Orinoco Stownship Company
Harry Barge
Two Men Loaded with Explosives in Mount Vernon Case
Two men arrested near Mount Vernon were brought to New York detectives for identification. Police seized a bottle of nitroglycerine, a dozen fulminate caps, a 44 caliber revolver, two 88 caliber revolvers, and a large electric flash lamp. Mount Vernon authorities planned to compare them with a New York case amid recent Union Square disorders.
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New York
Mount Vernon
Union Square
Mount Vernon Court
Mme Anna Gould Ill in New York With Illness Rumors
Mme Anna Gould is ill with bronchitis and stomach trouble in the Hotel St. Regis apartment of Mr and Mrs Tyler Morse. She is said to be nervous and recently arrived from France after meetings with her siblings. Rumors of engagement to Prince de Sagan circulate, though Gould family members reportedly oppose it.
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New York
Mme
Anna Gould
Tyler Morse
St. Regis
Mme. Gould
Helen Gould
France
Freight wreck in Mc Henry injures two. one dead
Elgin reports a freight wreck at Mc Henry when an engine pushing a cattle car jumped the track. Locomotive fireman John Ora, 28, of Chicago and Northwestern died from burns. Engineer Arthur Jewell and Conductor EB Dontchy were injured as the engine tore up the station platform, building and toppled.
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Elgin
John Ora
Chicago and Northwestern
Arthur Jewell
EB. J. Dontchy
McHenry
Australia Seeks U.S. Fleet Visit to Hobart
Commonwealth officials and United States consul general John P. Bray press to extend the fleet itinerary to Hobart, Tasmania, seeking cooperation to invite the visiting U.S. fleet to make a stop.
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Australia
Melbourne
United States
Hobart
Tasmania
John P. Bray
Small Increase in Revenues for U K Year Ended March 31
London reports United Kingdom revenue returns total 782,688,450 dollars for the year ending March 31, with a net increase of 6,506,020 dollars over the previous twelve months. The figures show higher income across departments and reflect a strengthening fiscal position.
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London
United Kingdom
Coal min ers idle as wage talks stall in states
A wave of 250000 bituminous coal miners were idle after dropping work pending a wage settlement and a new interstate scale. President Mitchell called a national convention as districts negotiated, while politics and local disputes delayed action. The unit rule is sought but not restored, and current wage scales remain in force pending agreement.
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Pennsylvania
Ohio
Ilinois
Mitchell
Status of the Matter Now
Vice President Lewis who succeeds President Mitchell today is endeavoring to revive the interstate unit rule. District joint meetings are held in various states with Central Pennsylvania and the black coal district of Indiana Clay county as the only signers. Indiana operators and miners at Terre Haute are adjusting differences and will continue at work pending a settlement. No strike is expected in Michigan or this state. Illinois district meeting at Springfield has not reached an outcome.
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Lewis
Mitchell
Pennsylvania
Black Coal District
Indiana
Clay County
Terre Haute
Michigan
Illinois
Springfield
Miners Face Delays as Strikes Protract in Multiple States
Across Texas and nearby regions, strikes pause with no deals reached printing mass job losses. In Ohio and Kanawha field West Virginia talks stall while a large Southwest district meeting at Kansas City contemplates idle workers. President Lewis delays action to allow districts to progress, eyeing an interstate conference within two weeks. A banquet honored leaders Mitchell Lewis and Wilson after a board meeting.
Markets Opening Chicago April 1 1908
Market reports from Chicago show opening receipts near 27 000 with cattle and hog prices varying by grade. Beeves and Western cattle range from 4 60 to 7 30, hogs 4 90 to 6 30, sheep 4 75 to 6 90, with overall market softness versus yesterday and expectations of slow to higher activity.
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Texas
John A. Babcock Final Request Promises a Square Deal
John A. Babcock asserts he will provide a square deal and asks for any time, signaling confidence and openness. The note emphasizes reliability and straightforward dealings as key traits.
Redmond Sees Light as Liberal Home Rule Unified
John Redmond said the Commons endorsed home rule by a record Liberal majority, pledging the entire party to the measure. The pledge follows historic votes for and against home rule in 1886, 1898, and the new resolution demanding a Dublin parliament and an executive responsible to it.
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London
John BE. Redmond
Ireland
House of Commons
Associated Press
Gladstone
Liberal Party
Dublin
Birrell
Asquith
Mr. Asquith
John Morley
Edward Grey
Haldane
Last Post for Britain’s Volunteers as Territorial Army Debuts
London reports the volunteer army’s end at midnight marking 49 years of service. A new territorial army, created by War Secretary Haldane, takes its place amid somber celebrations led by veterans. Coffins paraded in London and Dover symbolized the defunct force while many enlistments surged for the new regimental title.
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London
Great Britain
Haldane
Dover
Levee board secretary treasurer shot in Tunica
Percy M. Houston, recently elected secretary and treasurer of the Yazoo M levee board, was shot and killed by J. T. Lowe, a prominent Tunica attorney, after Lowe demanded Houston retract alleged derogatory statements. Lowe contends Houston attempted to draw a weapon as Lowe fired.
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Tunica, Miss
Percy M. Houston
Yazoo M
J. T. Lowe
Houston
Lowe
Ten Days Ola weighs 44 ounces in Manson Iowa
The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Maurice O Hern of Claire is ten days old on April 1 and weighs two pounds two and three quarters, with two yards of flannel, yet is healthy and perfectly formed. A new wardrobe is being prepared as the clothing already made is too large.
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Manson
Maurice O' Hern
Claire
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