Venezuela Debt Talks Complicate Bond Accord Impacts
The State Department weighs a pending Venezuelan court action on the French Cable Company amid efforts by British and German bondholders to finalize a cross currency debt settlement. Venezuela seeks to delay, while Paris notes a sine die postponement. Bowen reports the situation to Washington as the president plans a Southwestern trip beginning April 3.
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State Department
Bowen
Bermudez Lake
Washington
Calom
Foreien
Lodge
Calabria
Dominican
Venezuele
Rome
Caribbean
Associated Press
Paris
Nee
Bond agreement made in Venezuela creditors plan
The Venezuelan government and British and German bondholders reached a pending accord to consolidate a debt of about 28.6 million dollars. New 3 percent bonds would cover arrears, with guarantees from customs revenues at La Guaira and Puerto Cabello, while Washington officials voiced objections. Paris reports a court decision on concessions for the French Cable Company is postponed sine die. Buckle n’s Arnica Balm advertisement closes the item.
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London
Council of Foreign Bondholders
Associated Press
la Gusira
Porta Cabello
Washington
Caracas
Bowen
Castro
la Guaira
Puerto Cabello
Antonio Velutini
Venezuela
Discanto-Gesellschaft
Paris
M. Brun
Annem Sane
Moses Goldenberg Built Washington Dry Goods Empire
Moses Goldenberg opened a second store after thirty years in Baltimore, arriving in Washington in 1896 at 923 Seventh Street with continued conservative methods. His business expanded to adjoining space, later relocating focus to Washington in 1904, while maintaining real estate holdings and charitable involvement. He married Rosa Hecht and had two sons Julius M. and Morton Fr., who joined the business. he resided at 1628 Bolton Street and belonged to Phoenix Club Harmony Chréle and Suburban Club.
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Moses Goldenberg
Baltimore
Stedess
Maryland
Seventh Street
el Street
Washington
Goldenberg
Phoenix Club
Harmony Chréle
Suburban Club
Bolton Street
Castro Confident on Venezuela Settlement Efforts
Correspondence from Willemstad notes Senor Paul pursuing an amicable Washington settlement of U S grievances against Venezuela. Caracas press says misunderstanding explains tensions and pledges no intervention. President Castro leaves Caracas for Valencia for several days amid carnival security concerns and a subdued Venezuelan carnival.
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Associated Riews
Willemstad
Curacaa
Caracas
Senor Paul
Washington
United States
Venezuela
Castro
Valencia
Santo Toomingo
Congress
No Americans Involved In Haiti Deportation Decree
State Department reports no American citizens are affected by Haiti’s deportation decree targeting Syrians. Syrians with naturalized American citizenship are exempt, while others face expulsion. Delegations from New York Syrian Americans pressed for relief. Powell notes fraudulent naturalization papers found previously. Also notes settled claims with Cartegena firms over destruction and seizures, and reports ongoing investigations into polygamy in Hawaii.
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State Department
Powell
Port Au Prince
American Ciitizenship
Haiti
Republic
New York
Antoine Kouri
Kouri
Messrs. Ralston ,& Siddons
W. T. S. Doyle
Flait
Ull
Republicans Confront Cortelyou Civil Service Policy
Protest by Congress members over Cortelyou’s plan to extend civil service principles to presidential postmasters. Wary lawmakers question eight year rule and expect retention for capable officials while potential changes for presidential appointees spark opposition and concern in Washington.
Trial of Capt Curtis in court martial at Washington Barracks
Two witnesses testified in the general court martial of Capt Arthur F Curtis Artillery Corps for mismanaging his company funds. E O Whitford produced a $14 47 check from Riggs Bank and Col B K Roberts described Fort Hunt discipline as poor despite good condition of artillery. Continuous adjournment planned to complete the record and subpoena more witnesses.
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Washington Barracks
Arthur F. Curtis
Artillery Corps
E. O. Whitford
Col
B. K. Roberts
Pny Broweny
Renee
Warts
Fort Hunt
Curtis
DOES NOT FRIGHTEN FISH Navy says gunfire off New England coast harms fish not
The Navy reports petitions from New England citizens claiming target practice by warships off the coast disrupts fishing. The Fish Commission states firing guns causes no damage to fish. Notifications mailed to Senators and Representatives with petitions forwarded. Orders to naval officers and personnel movements listed, dated 1905 1906.
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Commission
New England
Navy Department
Fish’ Commission
Department
Army conference previews new training methods
A transcript from a Shaetal Staff briefing notes a conference discussing advanced training methods for soldiers. It emphasizes increased efficiency, practical experience, and broader adoption across general orders, aiming to enhance discipline and readiness.
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Io Sree
Morton Changes Plans on Porto Rico Visit and Cuba
Secretary to skip Banana In favor of San Juan itinerary change before Charleston departure on Dolphin. Return route set via Guantanamo and Havana. Cuban authorities informed of plan shift. Collier Abarenda ashore east of Florida. captain reports no damage. Des Moines and Osceola ordered to Aid Abarenda’s vessel.
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Porto
Rico
Cuban
Charleston
Firat
San Juan
Guantanamo
Havan
Havana
Navy Department
East Chant
Florida
Holmes
Fort. Lauderdale
Fla
Lamberts Point
Pensacola
Des Moines
Key Wet
Secretary to lead new Philippines department command
CAPT KIRKMAN ON TRIAL in Valentine Nebraska March 22. Trial of Capt George Kirkman before a court martial follows a supplementary hearing over a breach of arrest charge. The original trial for conduct unbecoming an officer was interrupted by the arrest breach. A fellow officer’s wife death led to new charges. The court engaged in arranging preliminaries today.
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Valentine
Nebr
Apt. “George
Kirk New
Kirkryian
Lewis B. Changer
Omaha
Ria
Funeral of Dr Thompson in Carroll County
The funeral of Dr Richard Hamilton Thompson was held at 3 p.m. yesterday at his daughter Mrs Ch K Yingling’s home in Washington. The body will be buried today in Freedom Carroll County Md. He was born in 1818 in Damascus Md and trained at Baltimore Medical College and spent 45 years practicing in Carroll County before moving to Baltimore then the last three years in the city. He leaves five children S I Thompson L D Thompson and Mrs Haddaway Mrs Yingling and Mrs George W Arnold as well as many grandchildren.
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Maryland
Carroll County
Richard Hamilton Thompson
Ch K. Yingling
William B. Chapman
Freedom
Thompson
Damascus
Montgomery County
Baltimore Medical College
Baltimore
8. W. Haddaway
House of Representatives
C. K. Yingling
George W. Arnold
West Virginia
Samuel I. Thompson
L. D.thompson
Hagerstown
Negro Officer Appointed in Philippine Scouts
The President appointed Sergeant George S. Thompson of the Twenty-fifth Infantry as second lieutenant in the Philippine Scouts, adding another negro to the commissioned force. Thompson earned high commendation for heroism and efficiency during the Philippine Insurrection and is noted as a crack shot with several medals for rifle and pistol shooting. He is stationed with his regiment at Fort Niobrara, Nebraska.
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George S. Thompson
Twenty-fifth Infantry
Philippine Scouts
Broy
Thompson
Philippines
Gort Niobrara
Nebr
Dr Charles W Filler Dead After Prolonged Illness
Dr Charles W Filler died at 5 o clock yesterday morning at the Portner apartment house after a long illness He will be taken to Lovettsville Va for funeral services and interment on Friday He is survived by his widow and a young daughter born in Loudoun County Va October 6 1863 He graduated from the University of Maryland medical department and practiced in Baltimore for sixteen years before moving to Washington about ten years ago He had been seriously ill since last November
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Portner
Ilness
Charles W. Filler
Lovettsville
Filler
Charles Wright ‘Biller
Loudoun County
University of Maryland
Baltimore
Washington
Fore River to Build Four Holland Type Submarines
Fore River Shipbuilding Company of Quincy has signed a contract with the United States government to construct four Holland type submarine torpedo boats. The vessels must be completed within eighteen months from today, with launch expected about a year from now. Contract price not disclosed.
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Fore River Company
United States
Quincy
Mass
Fore River: Shipbuilding Company
Army Officers Receive Orders and Assignments
Military dispatch lists officers granted leave of absence and assigned to duties. Warrant Lieut Lowri Buck and Sergeant George S Thompson receive leaves. Capt War B Perkhisty is assigned to the Tenth Cavalry. Capt John Hi Rice to inspect ordnance material with multiple orders across states. Missouri Midshipman Herr G Stilweh resigns. Brig. Gen Tasker H Bliss ordered to the Philippines sailing around July 1.
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Lowri
F. Buck
Abeenex'stor
Serant Ligut
George S.thompeen
Aninppins ‘Soduts
Srvghee
Frederick
Saute
Mlena oMenk
Perkhisty
Ftrdt Hieutenant
Fourth’ Cavalry
Tenth Cavalry
Thittes
L. Abies
Tha &B
Prodb
Manui
Tredegar Company
Richmond
Ordnance Department
Fort Constitution
N. H
Port”cantwell
N. C
Fort Fremont
S.C
Fort Dade
Ort de Soto
Fla
Fort Morgan
Ala
John Hi Rice
Ordnaned
Akron
Ohio
Criible Steel Company
Americd
Westmoreland Steel Company
Union Spring and Manufacturing Company
Shelby Steelabe Company
Withsterling Steel Company
Carbon Steel Company
James McKay’&Co
Pittsburg
Pat
The
Morgan Engineering Company
21Iand
Drigks-Sehbiry Ordraies Corpo Ion
Sharon
Wellman-Schuer- Bergan Company
Cleveland Wire Spring Company
Warner & Swassey Company
Cleveland, Ohio
Atlantic Squadron Spoken Reaching Pensacola This Weekend
A wireless Navy Yard message says the North Atlantic fleet will reach Pensacola by Saturday or Sunday, composed of battleships with cruisers, gunboats, torpedo boats, and destroyers totaling about thirty five vessels. Maneuvers may delay arrival. observers to be changed as Mak Edward J. McClernand replaces Cal Crowder due to health.
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Pensacola
Fla
Navy Yard
Mak Edward J.mcclernand
Cal
Crowder
Cal Crowder
God Bless Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey Cure Claim
Mrs Anna Johnson a physical wreck from a grip attack says she was cured by Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey after doctors failed. She details severe suffering, weight loss, and inability to work or sleep, then improvements after one bottle, praising the remedy and wishing others to try it. May 7A.
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Anna Johnson
Duffy
Providence
RF. T
Col Wilbur F Hinman dies veteran author and journalist
Col Wilbur F Hinman former lieutenant colonel of the 155 Ohio Volunteer Infantry and author of Civil War narratives died at his home in Washington on Spring Street Northwest. Funeral at 2 pm today. He wrote The History of the Sherman Brigade and Corporal Kilcoyne and His Paraphrase among others. He leaves a widow a son Wilbur S Hinman of Washington and a daughter Mrs Edgar L Gerwig of Allegheny Pa.
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Wilbur F. Hinman
Wilbur I. Hinman
Sinty-fifth Ohio Volunteers
Hom
Spring ‘Street
Cok Hinman
Solidier
Hkilegg
Hinman
Sherman
Cleveland Herald
Cleveland Leader
Court of Common Pleas
Cuyahoga County
Cleveland
Washington
Leader
Herald
Col
Hinmah
Tirmue
Ohio
Allance Review
Allance Evening Star
National Tribune
Wilbur
Hinmen
Edgar L. Gerwig
aAnégheny
Lieut Col Humphreys Dead At Army General Hospital
Lieut Col Charles Humphreys of the Artillery Corps USA died at Army General Hospital Washington Barracks aged sixty. Born in Pennsylvania May 12 1844 he joined the army in 1867 rising from second lieutenant to colonel by 1903. He graduated US Artillery School in 1892 and was known in Washington society as a veteran officer. Expires suddenly was veteran clerk Charles Pergons of the military secretary’s office dying at 45 F Street SW of heart failure after months with a weak heart. He served with the Wef volunteers and was appointed general service clerk in the adjutant general’s office in 1967.
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Army General Hospital
Charles Humphreys
Artillery Corps
U.S.A
Washington Barracks
Humphreys
Fort Bupdne
Del
Pennsylvaniia
Army
Third Artillery
iFirst
Lery
Col.i Humphreys
United States Artillery School
Washington
Charles Pergons
F Street
Mir. Pératns
Vermont
Darwar
Adjutant General's Office
Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey Promoted As Cure All
An advertisement touts Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey as a universal tonic and remedy used by doctors and hospitals for pneumonia pleurisy grip coughs colds bronchitis consumption throat and lung diseases nervousness fevers indigestion and stomach troubles. It claims to strengthen youth aid delicate women and save sickly children and offers a free medical booklet detailing cures.
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Duffy
Civil War Veteran TW Myers Dies in War Department Records
A War Department entry reports Civil War veteran TW Myers, formerly of the Eighty Fourth New York Volunteers and later the Fifth New York Volunteers, died at 1412 Columbia Street while under surgeon general records review. The terse notice notes his veteran status and hospital care.
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Myers
Surgeon General
War Department
Columbia Street
New York Volunteers
New ‘York Volunteers
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N. Y
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Brooklyn
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Hancock
Norfolk, Va
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Minneapolis
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Nevil Hospital
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W. L. Redles
Monadnock
Yokohama Hospital
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BP. Boughter
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Bainbridge
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Missouri
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Arthur Smith
Columbia
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Mit
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Gore
James J. Morton
Jene Courthope
Lafayette
Ofera
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Uci Sawyer
Barrington
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Fast Life
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Shepard
Moving Pictures
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Weber
Lear
NEW York Stars
Stafford
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Catholic University of America
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District OF Columbia
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Foster
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