Suit by Venezuela Seeks Annulment of French Cable Concession
Reports from Caracas say Venezuela moves to annul the French Cable Company's concession and seize its property while hearing on the Bermudez Asphalt case is adjourned. President Castro reportedly ordered judgments and cable cuts to thwart insurgent communication. Paris and Washington react with concern over potential escalation and indemnity issues.
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Castro
Cable Company
Caracas
Willemstad
Island of Caracas
Venezuela
New York
Bermudez
la Guaira
Trinidad
Quitienne
Paris
Castra
Foreign Office
la Guana
Europe
Bowen
Wiltemstadel
State Department
Bermudez Asphalt Company
Farang
Bermudiz Asphalt Company
Venezuelan Bond Deal Talks Stir London
London March 14 Lord Avebury president of the Corporation of Foreign Bondholders said negotiations with Venezuela and bondholders continue on a settlement of Venezuela debts but no final agreement has been reached. Columbus March 14 George M Collier chief examiner of engineers for the State was found guilty of embezzling 140 from the State fund. the jury retired after forty five minutes. Thomas Jefferson Bible notes are advertised with a reproduction offered by The Post with binding and printing details and discounted price.
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London
Lord Avebury
Corporation of Foreign Bondholders
Spen
Venezuela
Columbus
Ohio
George M. Collier
Collier
Kansas City
Independent plans to build oil pipelines and refineries
Kansas City reports plans by independent firms to erect a refinery in Kansas City for fuel oil with a $750000 outlay and 260000 barrels daily output, sourced from Kansas. A Chanute meeting discussed a 650 mile Port Arthur pipeline with a $7500000 funding from an English concern, while Cudahys and John W. Gates show interest. In Warren County, Standard Oil settlement ends injunction against pipeline work and resumes operations with details withheld.
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Kansas City
Standard Oil Company
Kansas
J. B
A L_ Levy
Lima
Ohio
Chanute
Kans
Port Arthur
Tex
Beaumont
Cudahys
John W. Gates
Monmouth
Til
Warren County
Board of Supervisors
Attempt to Save Woman from Death Sentence in New Jersey
A delegation led by Dr Mag nani Italian consular agent Alderman H G Voll and Dr F V Fasola with Bernard Vozetti urged Gov Stokes and Secretary Dick inson to commute the death sentence of Mrs Anne Valientina. They plan to file a petition with the court of pardons seeking clemency and report a favorable reception.
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Trenton
Magnani
Newark
H G. Voll
Hoboken
F V Fasola
Italian Benevolent Institute of New York
Bernard Vozetti
Italian Fratellanza
New Jersey
Gov Stokes
Dickinson
Anne Valientina
Kiting Rosa Salva
Court of Pardons
Stanford Professor Rejects Poison Theory in Mrs Stanford Death
President David Starr Jordan of Stanford University rejects strychnine poisoning as the cause of Mrs Stanford's death after reviewing autopsy results. Dr Wood, who performed the autopsy, argues strychnine was mixed with bicarbonate of soda by an unknown person, though not necessarily with murderous intent, while detectives press their inquiries amid ongoing legal and funeral proceedings.
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Honolulu
David Starr Jordan
Stanford University
Territorial Senate
Stanford
Wood
Stanford Heys
Alameda
San Francisco
Berner
Reynolds
Salt Solution Revives Mrs Sweet After Apparent Death
In St Louis on March 14 Mrs Charles Sweet wife of a provision merchant was declared dead by two doctors and a nurse after gastritis. A third physician administered a salt solution infusion, reviving her heart and breathing. She has returned home and appears to be recovering.
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St Lews
Charles
Sweet
Hot Springs
Ark
Senator Mitchell Seeks Prompt Big Trials
Portland reports Senator Mitchell, returning from Washington, pushing for rapid trials and insisting on his absolute innocence and the right to a fair, unprejudiced proceeding. Chicago notes Samuel Kimel, of Worth Mount Pleasant, Pa., arrested for allegedly forging a pension affidavit, claiming illiteracy as defense. California advertises low rail rates to colonist points from March 1 to May 14.
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Portland
Overz
Mitchell
Washington
Chicago
Samuel Kimel
Worth Mount Pleasant
Mount Carrol
United States
Imel
California
C. BO. Ry
West
Mystery in Death of Boston Millionaire at Grand Union Hotel
Henry R. Reed, Sugar Trust magnate of Boston, found dead in a New York Grand Union Hotel room. A mysterious woman seen with him earlier led police to probe alleged poisoning or foul play. A pill bottle and a half filled glass await chemist analysis as investigators seek identity of the unknown woman and cause of death. Reed’s wife and family in Jamaica Plain express suspicion and demand a full inquiry.
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Henry R. Reed
Boston
New York
The
Sugar Trust
H. ©. Havemeyer
Grand Union Hotel
Reed
J. R Reed
Tayme Jansen
Charles B. Rover
Con
Center Street
Plains
Brown
Aliss Jansen
Frank
Jamaica Plain
Marion
Mr Reed
Stedman
Greason case remanded for new trial discretion
The court remands the Greason case to the Court of Oyer and Terminer of Berks County to use discretion in granting a new trial. Greason and Mrs. Kate Edwards were convicted of murdering the woman's husband. Edwards confessed she perjured herself, exonerating Greason.
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Greason
Hearing delayed for Gaynor and Greene extradition
Montreal March 14 At the request of Gaynor and Greene's attorneys the extradition case of the two fugitives is postponed to March 22 and will be taken up then in Montreal. Joseph M. Titsworth is found dead in Piatonield New Jersey, asphyxiated by gas fumes from a stove, at his home.
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Montreal
Messrs. Gaynor and Greene
United States
Joseph M. Titsworth
Piatpfield
N. J
Potter Printing Press Company
Hundred Miles an Hour Three Thousand Miles Without Stop
A new locomotive type ordered by the Southern Pacific Railroad promises 100 miles per hour and a 3000 mile nonstop range. It uses a four stroke cycle with compressed air starting, oil fuel sprayed into hot air, and regulated by governors. Operating costs are claimed to be less than half of current steam engines.
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Chicago
Southern Pacific Railroad
Pastor Cordova Found Guilty After Defiant Witness Stand
Special to The Washington Post New Brunswick March 14 Rev J Frank Cordova former Methodist pastor at South River was found guilty of abandonment in New Jersey and faces up to a year or a $500 fine. He refused to answer questions to avoid self incrimination while denying desertion and discussing his relationship with Julia Bowne. He smashed a camera slide when a photographer tried to photograph him returning to jail. Cordova also wrote letters to his wife and poems to Julia Bowne. The case includes charges of assault on his wife with additional details of travel and expenses denied by Cordova. The jailed Bowne girl awaits discharge.
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Washington Post
New Brunswick
J. Frank Cordova
South River
Julia Bowne
Julia
New Jersey
Cordova
Middlesex County
Corapya
Bowne
Philadelphia
Washington
New Mexico
Miss Bowne
J. F Cordova
Bardine
Expurson
Jugy
Frank
New York Gas Rate War Sparks Senate Probe Talk
Albany March 14 agitation over tower gas rates and alleged extortion by New York City gas and electric firms led the senate to consider a joint resolution for a legislative investigation. Senator Grady denounced Hearst and Tammany Hall, calling the move a partisan deal to aid Hearst’s presidential bid and a third ticket in fall city elections.
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N. Y
New York City
Senate
Grady
Tammany Hall
General Assembly
Ww. R. Hearst
Sheriff Newman Near Suspension Over Whitecap Ties
A Franklin County sheriff is under review for possible suspension by Governor Vardaman. Detective statements from former whitecap members target Newman, with an executive Law and Order League committee arriving to present evidence. The governor may suspend and appoint an interim official, pending authority questions.
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Vardaman
Jackson
Miss
Law and Order League
Franklin County
Sheriff Newman
Newman
Whitecap Organization
Million Dollar Bill Haunts Tramp Distrustful of Change
A New York tramps clings to a $1,000 note after returning a lost diamond brooch to Mrs. Edwin Ward. Fearing for his safety and unable to spend, he refuses change, refuses banks, and wanders hungry with the grand bill hidden, unseen by authorities and the public.
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Washington Post
New York
T. Edwin Ward
11Th Street
Riverside Drive
Garrick Theater
Hhs Bowery
Hells Kitchen
Clevenger
Maiden Lane
Ward
Nhot
Shot to death in cell at Long View jail
Julius Stevens, an imprisoned Black man, was shot in his jail cell by a mob that entered the jail, forced the jailer to hand over keys, then ordered him to front and killed him with a .14 caliber pistol. Carl Anderson, claimed by the mob to have been struck from behind, remains in critical condition. The mob action occurred near a sawmill and the event left the town quiet. Stevens is believed from Birmingham, Alabama.
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Long View
Tex
Julius Stevens
Carl Anderson
Birmingham
Ala
Anderson
Murder Stirs Madrid Over Hermit Son’s Murder
Special Cable Despatch from Madrid reports the finding of a prominent society member’s natural son dead in an abyss near Cifuentes. Authorities suspect a shepherd who lived with him killed him to claim a rumored 3,000 speant as heir. In Wisconsin, the Supreme Court affirmed a Milwaukee jury verdict convicting Michael Dunn for issuing a $1,500 building permit check.
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Dlepatch
Washington Post
Madrid
Cifuentes
Guadalajara
Hin
Madison
Wis
Wisconin Supreme Court
Milwaukee
Ener Tor Michael Dunn
Death by flames at Allen Street fire traps residents
Nineteen people died and over forty were injured when a five story tenement at 105 Allen Street burned in the early hours. Rubbish filled fire escapes and a skylight blocked ladders. Heroic firemen rescued many, with Lieut. Bonner and patrolman Dwan among the injured. Police and officials blame multiple authorities for fire code violations as an inquest is set for Thursday.
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Allen Street
Goldenkrang
Det
District Attorney's Office
Croker
Fire Department
I Raqhel Solomon
Jacob Solomon
Isaac Solomon
Jesse Cohen
Rosh Whiner
Sander Wiener
Ida Muskowiz
Harry Kauffman
Rosh Miller
Morris Miller
Sarah Kline
Beila Zeidler
Harry Zwidliga
Gershon Fuchs
Lieut
Bonner
John Dwan
Venezuela's Move Against France
Venezuela takes a bold step against France stirring regional tensions as observers monitor reactions from European and American capitals. Details remain sketchy but the move signals a shift in diplomatic posture amid ongoing global frictions.
Cannon Excommunicated ex Senator Cannon by Mormon Church
Salt Lake City March 14 Former United States Senator Frank J. Cannon editor of the Salt Lake Tribune faced church discipline. The Weber stake at Ogden issued a high council order disfellowshipping and excommunication for alleged disloyalty and published editorials challenging church authorities. Charges against Charles A. Saurthwaite were also filed with testimony to begin tomorrow. Cannon, elected January 22, 1880, to the Senate, served until 1899.
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Salt Lake Cry
Utah
United States
Frank J. Cannon
Salt Lake Tribune
Mormon Church
Cannon
Bishops Court
Ogden
High Council
Weber Stake
Aion
Witten
Charles A. S.aurthwaite
United States Senate
Motion for New Trial in Mrs Chadwick Case
Cleveland Ohio March 14 attorneys for Mrs Chadwick filed a motion for a new trial alleging errors in admitting incompetent testimony excluding competent testimony and legal errors by Judge Taylor. The hearing date likely set for tomorrow while trustee Thulotas Nathan Loeser paid 1000 duty on antique furniture bonded at the customs house consigned to Mrs Chadwick. The furniture would be sent to the Chadwick residence with a public auction next week along with other effects. United States Marshal Chandler refused to take Mrs Chadwick home to monitor her exempt personal belongings as creditors seek them. Attorneys Kerruish and Trompson appealed to Judge Taylor. the appeal was granted and a decision likely tomorrow afternoon.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Chadwick
Taylor
Thulotas Nathan Loeser
Loeser
Foraine
Miich
United States
Chandler
Neys Kerruish
Trompson
Posse Hunts Murderer After Italian Girl Slain
In Chester County near Howellville a four year old girl Mary Deluka was found murdered and sexually assaulted beside her seven year old brother Dominik who lay unconscious. He is in West Chester Hospital in a dying condition. A nearby Italian resident saw a man fleeing the blacksmith shop about 3 o'clock. A posse searches the area as the community is aroused.
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Philadelphia
Mary Deluka
Dyers Stone Quarry
Howellville
Chester County
Dominik
West Chester
Palma in Auto Accident Kills Spanish Boy
Havana reports President Palma’s party injured in an auto incident when a car owned by Louis Marx struck and killed Manuel Palomera, a fourteen year old Spanish boy. Present were Gen. Montavio, secretary of public works, Senor Portuondo, and a chauffeur.
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Havana
Palma
Manuel Palomera
Louis Marx
Gen. Montavio
Senor Portuondo
Explosion in New York Rock Quarry Kills One Man
Dynamite cartridge in a rock excavation at West New York explodes during cleanup after a miss fire. Laborer Francisco Izzo is blown to pieces, his brother fatally injured, and two others badly hurt.
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New York
Francisco Izzo
Russian Pursuit Slowed In Manchuria With Uncertain Moves
Russian forces under Kuropatkin reorganize scattered units after retreat from Mukden amid unsettled morale and external finance doubts. Japanese advances toward Tie Pass slow but steady, with rear-guard clashes and talks of possible command changes in Manchuria.
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Gvumi
Kuropatkin
Japan
Tie Pasy
Mukden
Nicholas
St Petersburg
Petersburg
Manchuria
Sukholimoff
Dragomiroff
Nicholas Nicholaievitch
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