Suit by Venezuela Seeks Annulment of French Cable Concession
Advices from Caracas report Venezuela adjourned the appeal hearing of the Bermudez Asphalt case to pursue action against the French Cable Company. President Castro allegedly ordered judgment annulling the concession and seizure of the cable company’s property. Cables cut near La Guaira, tensions rise with European interest, officials cautious on warship use.
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Castro
Cable Company
Caracas
Willemstad
Island of Caracas
Venezuela
New York
Bermudez
la Guaira
Trinidad
Quitienne
la Guana
Europe
Bowen
Wiltemstadel
State Department
Bermudez Asphalt Company
Farang
Bermudiz Asphalt Company
Venezuelan Bond Deal Negotiations Reported
London officials say talks continue on Venezuela and British bondholders settlement with no final agreement yet reached. In Columbus, George M. Collier was found guilty of embezzling 140 dollars from the State fund. trial followed a short jury deliberation. Thomas Jefferson Bible reprints advertised offering limited availability at reduced 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 ambitious independent ventures against Standard Oil. J. B. and A. L. Levy plan a Kansas City refinery with crude piped from Kansas at a $750,000 cost and 260000 barrels daily. Chanute hosts a pipeline to Port Arthur, backed by a $7.5 million English company. Cudahys and John W. Gates reportedly involved. Monmouth settlement ends injunction blocking a Warren County pipeline. work to resume.
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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 in New Jersey Death Row
A delegation including Dr Mag nani Italian consular agent Alderman H G Voll Dr F V Fasola and Bernard Vozetti urged Gov Stokes and Secretary of State Dick inson to commute the death sentence of Mrs Anne Valientina. The group met the officials and planned a pardon petition to the court of pardons.
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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 Death Not Caused by Strychnine Poisoning
Stanford University President David Starr Jordan rejects theories that Mrs Stanford died of strychnine poisoning. He notes the amount found was within medical dose and supports autopsy findings. Dr Wood, who conducted the autopsy, says strychnine was mixed with bicarbonate of soda, but not necessarily with murderous intent. Detectives pursue statements as delays threaten plans to sail.
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Honolulu
David Starr Jordan
Stanford University
Territorial Senate
Stanford
Wood
Stanford Heys
Alameda
San Francisco
Berner
Reynolds
Salt infusion revival saves Mrs Sweet in St Louis
In St Louis on March 14 Mrs Charles Sweet wife of a provision merchant was pronounced dead by two doctors and a nurse after Gastritis forced a trip to Hot Springs Arkansas. A third physician administered a salt solution infusion and she revived. She has since returned home and appears to recover.
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St Lews
Charles
Sweet
Hot Springs
Ark
Senator Mitchell defends innocence for speedy trials
Portland reports Mitchell eager for swift trials after return from Washington. He asserts total innocence, vows fair, honest proceedings and insists no oath or duty was violated. In another item, Samuel Kimel is arrested in Mount Carroll for false pension affidavit, claiming illiteracy. California rail fare advertisement notes low rates to colonist points from March to May.
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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 a Sugar Trust magnate from Boston was found dead in his Grand Union Hotel room in New York. A mysterious woman associated with him left the apartment the previous afternoon, and a bottle of white tablets and a glass of liquid were found beside the bed. Police and coroner investigate possible poisoning or foul play as Reed’s relatives 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 remanded the Greason case to the Court of Oyer and Terminer of Berks County to exercise discretion in granting a new trial. Greason and Mrs. Kate Edwards were convicted of murdering the woman's husband. Edwards later confessed she perjured herself, exonerating Greason. Philadelphia date March 14. The Greason case.
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Greason
Delay for Gaynor and Greene Hearing Set for March 22
Montreal March 14 At the request of Gaynor and Greene attorneys extradition proceedings are postponed to March 22 to allow the case to be taken up. The U S authorities are pursuing the fugitives in the extradition effort. Joseph M Titsworth Asphyxiated in Paterson N J March 14 He was president and treasurer of the Potter Printing Press Company found dead in bed at his home from gas stove fumes.
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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 Planned
A new locomotive type ordered by the Southern Pacific Railroad promises three thousand miles without a stop at speeds around 100 miles per hour. The four stroke engine uses a compressed air starter, then fuel oil at about five cents a gallon. It aims to cut operating costs by more than half and redefines propulsion with a high temperature air compression and regulated oil spray during the working stroke.
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Chicago
Southern Pacific Railroad
Pastor Cordova found guilty amid defiant testimony
Special to The Washington Post New Brunswick New Jersey March 14 Reverend J Frank Cordova ex pastor of South River Methodist Church found guilty of abandonment of his wife after admitting eloping with Julia Bowne He resisted answering questions to avoid self incrimination and attacked a photographer when a camera slide fell He wrote letters to his wife and verses to Julia Bowne while in jail and faces a separate assault charge involving his wife The case centers on the law penalizing desertion and Cordova remains in jail awaiting further proceedings
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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
Grady Attacks Gas Rate Probe as Hearst Political Plot
Albany reports a New York City gas and electric lighting rate row spurred a senate push for a legislative investigation. Senator Grady accused Hearst and Republicans of a political bargain to aid Hearst’s mayoral foes and a future ticket, amid acrimonious debate.
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Albany
N. Y
New York City
Senate
Grady
Tammany Hall
General Assembly
Ww. R. Hearst
Sheriff A Whitecapper Suspension Battle in Mississippi
A Franklin County sheriff named Newman faces suspension after detectives under Gov Vardaman allegedly produced statements from three former whitecapping members. The Law and Order League seeks to present evidence to the governor, who can suspend and appoint an interim official though authority to remove is disputed.
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Vov
Vardaman
Jackson
Miss
Law and Order League
Franklin County
Sheriff Newman
Newman
Whitecap Organization
Tramp Guarded by Million Dollar Bill Fears Change
A New York tramp, holding a $1000 bill, fears spending it as banks refuse to change it and restaurants won t accept it. He agonizes over survival after returning a lost diamond brooch to Mrs Edwin Ward. He avoids crowds, suspects others will steal his money, and wanders hungry after two days without a meal.
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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
Long View Texas March 14 Julius Stevens a Black inmate at the county jail was slain by a mob that breached the jail, forced the keeper to hand over keys and called him to his cell. He was shot through the heart with a .14 caliber pistol as he prepared to write to his mother. Anderson the victim who claimed he was struck from behind remains in critical condition.
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Long View
Tex
Julius Stevens
Carl Anderson
Birmingham
Ala
Anderson
Murder Stirs Madrid Amid Hermit Son Disappearance
A Madrid society member’s natural son is found dead in an abyss near Cifuentes. Suspicion centers on a shepherd who aided the hermit, allegedly hoping for a 3000 spenetas fortune as heir. In Wisconsin, the state Supreme Court affirms a Milwaukee jury verdict against builder Michael Dunn for uttering a $1500 check.
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Dlepatch
Washington Post
Madrid
Cifuentes
Guadalajara
Hin
Madison
Wis
Wisconin Supreme Court
Milwaukee
Ener Tor Michael Dunn
Fire Routs, 19 Die In Allen Street Tenement Blaze
A five story tenement at 105 Allen Street burned early today, 19 people perished and over 40 injured as fire escapes blocked by rubbish and blinds trapped occupants. Coroner suspects arson. officials face blame disputes as rescues saved many from the flames.
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New York
Allen Street
Goldenkrang
Det
District Attorney's Office
Croker
Fire Department
Venezuela's Move Against France Prompts Tense Reprisal
Mysterious death in a New York hotel shocks readers while Pastor Cordova is convicted. Nineteen perish in a fire as armistice pauses combat. Senate confirmations and Santo Domingan treaty doom pace the political scene amid Lent observances and European gossip.
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Venezuela
France
New York
Pastor Cordova
Mukden
Russia
Senate
Charlottesville
Cannon Excommunicated by Mormon Church in Utah
Salt Lake City reports Frank J. Cannon editor of the Salt Lake Tribune was disfellowshipped and excommunicated by the Weber stake high council at Ogden for editorials critical of church authorities. Charles A. Sauthwaite faces charges filed the same day as testimony begins tomorrow. Cannon, elected to the U.S. Senate on January 22 18, his term ending in 1599.
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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 Chadwick Case in Cleveland
In Cleveland Ohio on March 14 Mrs Chadwick's counsel moved for a new trial alleging errors in admitting and excluding testimony and trial judge rulings. Trustee Loeser paid $1000 in antique furniture duties at the customs house and arranged shipment to the Chadwick residence with sale planned next week. An appeal to Judge Taylor was granted by attorneys Kerruish and Trompson and a ruling on timing is expected for 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 child murder in Chester County
The body of Mary Deluka a four year old Italian girl was found murdered and assaulted in a blacksmith shop at Dyers Stone Quarry Howellville Chester County near Philadelphia. Her seven year old brother Dominik was found unconscious beside her and is in dying condition at West Chester Hospital. A nearby Italian resident reported seeing a man run from the shop around 3 o'clock as a posse searches for the killer amid rising community alarm.
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Philadelphia
Mary Deluka
Dyers Stone Quarry
Howellville
Chester County
Dominik
West Chester
Palma in Auto Accident Kills Spanish Boy in Havana
President Palma was riding in an automobile that struck and killed Manuel Palomera a fourteen year old Spanish boy in Havana on March 1. The car was owned by Louis Marx an American tobacco planter and carried 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
Dynamite blast in New York injures workers
In West New York a dynamite cartridge exploded during a rock excavation. Francisco Izzo was blown to pieces, his brother fatally injured, and two others badly hurt. The blast occurred as workers were clearing away after a missed fire.
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New York
Francisco Izzo
Russian Retreat Continuation in Manchuria Causes Alarm
Russian forces under Kuropatkin reorganize amid a slow Japanese advance toward Tie Pass. French bankers reportedly refuse the loan, complicating Moscow plans as Sukholimoff or Nicholas II may inherit command. Reports from Tie Pass describe reorganized regiments, reduced panic, and ongoing pursuit of remnants toward Harbin, with Kuroki's rear guards clashing as the front steadies.
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Russia
Gvumi
Kuropatkin
Japan
Tie Pasy
Mukden
Nicholas
St Petersburg
Petersburg
Manchuria
Sukholimoff
Dragomiroff
Nicholas Nicholaievitch
Tie Pass
Tadoraing
Oyama
Sinminian
Gue
Grand Army
Circarmas
Lanevitch
Tie Pags
Kuroki
Fusan
Kurepathin
Harbin
Tokyo
Singking
Yingpan
Fushun
Shakhe
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Hearst
Republicans
Sheriff A Whitecapper
Slain
I Raqhel Solomon
Jacob Solomon
Isaac Solomon
Jesse Cohen
Rosh Whiner
Sander Wiener
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Harry Kauffman
Rosh Miller
Morris Miller
Sarah Kline
Beila Zeidler
Harry Zwidliga
Gershon Fuchs
Lieut
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Isaac Davis
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Sukholimeff
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