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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1906
Page
16
In Paris and Caracas tension rises as Maurbourguet, the French envoy to Venezuela, is expelled after Paris accuses the Caracas government of aiding Matos revolution and endangering Venezuela's credit. A naval demonstration is deemed probable as France seeks full satisfaction.
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State Department notes France may seize Venezuelan ports to collect damages for the French Cable Company and press President Castro to negotiate. France plans action off La Guaira, with Trinidad squadron Dessaix Troude and Julian de la Graviere ready to blockade until claims are settled. U S would not obstruct French enforcement while urging a Hague settlement if possible.
Special to The Washington Fest from Cincinnati reports U S consul Rudolph Dolge in Caracas doubts any serious clash between France and Venezuela. He believes a naval buildup is unlikely to spark blows and says he would depart if danger seemed imminent. The diplomatic row began after France failed to invite its chargé d affaires to a New Year reception, prompting a rift and questions over France's next move.
Fort Worth Jan 18 William B Ikard cattleman of Henrietta Clay County filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition in U S District Court here. Liabilities estimated at 745000 with all assets exempt. Creditors listed in lengthy schedule.
Secretary Root testifies in a House hearing that US delegates attend the Morocco conference strictly on trade and policing issues, not politics. He notes possible tensions between Germany and France could create a casus belli but the program centers on peace, order, and protecting citizens. An emergency deficit bill seeks $15.2 million plus district and isthmian allocations, with strict spending controls and penalties for overrun.
Fred Kroempel a Milwaukee shoemaker plans to send Miss Alice Roosevelt a unique wedding gift a painting made entirely from butterfly wings. The brown and white piece uses 5000 wings from monarchs milkweed and cabbage butterflies to depict the Madonna and Christ. He has earlier created a Milwaukee cruiser piece using 25000 wings. The work will be sent to the White House around February 1.
Algeciras January reports a two hour private Moroccan conference session ending with near total accord on a plan to prevent contraband arms entering Morocco. Delegates support unified frontier surveillance by France and Spain while warning against unilateral measures and noting Spain’s eight article proposition.
Justice Joseph M. Deuel testifies after Col. William D. Mann deniesTown Topics used for blackmail and asserts Deuel never edited the paper. Letters show attempts to manipulate subscribers and influence coverage while Deuel admits issuing subscription instructions and considering payments to improve treatment of targets.
A promotional piece extols Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a safe natural cure for dyspepsia. It argues a healthy man stays active, urges optimism, and claims the tablets restore digestion by matching natural gastric fluids. Sold by druggists at 50 cents a box.
The U S Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a lower court ruling in Elbert Brinckelhoff verses Col Robert B Roosevelt and the Holland Building Association. Roosevelt must personally account for 127,984 to the association after findings that he misused assets while serving as corporation president.
A jewelry theft valued at 5000 dollars is linked to the body of Mrs. Spiesberger, taken from the West Hotel fire victim. Lowe Eisendrath of Chicago, father of Mrs. S, says investigators doubt recovery but will pursue leads. Obvious mentions include the Minneapolis fire, hotel, and police inquiry with statements about hope fading.
Special to The Washington Post New York Jan 18 Col T C F Colme y, who calls himself a dapper gentleman, was arrested on forgery charges related to the Norfolk and Western bogus stock swindle. Police identify him as Kid Murray, a New York city figure tied to the Whyo gang and the Horseshoe Mining scheme with partner Larry Summerfield. Investigators believe he financed and planned certificate loans and may hold details on remaining certificates. he has a Chicago bench warrant and a long swindling career across continents.
Delegates at the third annual meeting of the Farmers Co operative Grain and Live Stock Shipping Association in Lincoln condemn railroad rate evasion, call for abolition of free passes, and urge Senator Millard to stand with the president. The day also carries notes on Depew and Platt in Washington and Senator Cullom's good health in St Augustine.
A series of marriage license notices lists several couples including Larence O'Brien and Bertha Whalen Edward L Wright and Marie R McGowan R Harry Dement of Indian Head Md and Florence Williamson Queer Fergueen and Edith ibh Hazilitan of Le Pinta Md Beret C Aldridge of Petersburg Va and Mamie L Philips of Buckeville Va A Alexander Micharinon and Fiorenci Cairds Elijah Joréen and Blanche Jackson.
Health office notice lists names and ages in deaths with addresses across regions. In Rockwell City, Iowa, January 18 the jury in the Mrs Josiah Pratt murder case reported a 16 to 2 vote for acquittal and was discharged.
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