Roosevelt's Venezuela Diplomacy Told in Full Statement
Colonel Roosevelt prepared a full statement corroborating his handling of the Venezuela crisis, detailing naval readiness under Admiral Dewey, planned arbitration, and friction with Germany and England over the Isthmian Canal. He cites meetings with Herr von Holleben, arbitration by The Hague, and a dramatic shift after Buenz’s influence, with corroboration from A. W. Callisen.
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Roosevelt
Ashown
William R. Thayer
John Hay
Houghton Mifflin Company
Venezuela
Thayer
Germany
England
Venezuelan
United States
Kiauchau
Isthmian Canal
Dewey
Porto Rico
West Indian
Admiral Dewey
Herr von Holleben
Col. Roosevelt
Hague
Carlisen
Ambrose
C. Richardson
Buffalo
Holleben
Buenz
New York
Kaiser and Junker
Buenez
Berlin
Hoboken
Callison
Retrospect and Prospect by Rev Bays
A reflective verse piece by Rev W. W. Bays tracing life from infancy to old age. The speaker recalls childhood, youth, manhood and middle years, noting inner wars and external foes. He looks to the future with faith, acknowledging sin, doubt, and eventual surrender to God who preserves and guides to the end.
Ode To Goop and a Supreme Court Wine Tale
A farmers anecdote recalls Delaware, Moore, Concord, James, Lute and scuppernong grapes turned into wine. The narrator riffs on the Supreme Court and Chief Justice, a Quigley friend, and playful verses about wine, weather, and rustic life.
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Delaware
Moore
Concord
James
Edgecombe
Toodle
Supreme Court
Washington
Quigley
Timothy
Ardent
New York
Louisa A Spanish Steamer Delayed by Sailor Desertion
The Spanish steamer Louisa tied at Seaboard terminals failed to clear for Genoa yesterday after three sailors deserted. The captain wired for replacements expected in the city this morning, with a possible clearance this afternoon or tonight for home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisa
Seaboard
Genoa
Italy
New Hanover County Board of Elections Sets 1916 Precincts
The board names polling places and precincts for the upcoming General Election on November 1 1916. Registrars and judges are appointed for each ward including Engine House locations, Court House stairs, Giblem Lodge, Mills Stables, and other local sites. Chairman C W Woodward presides.
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New
Hanover’ County
Ecoming
Engine House
4Th
Campbell
R. J. Darden
S. L. Chinnis
Jas. Elkins
Court ‘House
W. W. Hodges
D. H. Howes, Jr
W. J. Meredith
R H. High
G. C. ‘McIntyre
Freeman
Sea Gate
Rogers
L. Larkins
Z. Melton
Geo. Rogers
Cape Fear
Johnson's Store
J. Johnson
B. J. Herring
J. Winders
Board of Elections
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W. W. Bays
W. C. Galloway
Tokay
Mrs. C
Home Savings Bank
Builders’ Supplies
W. B. Thorpe and Company
Water and Ann Streets
Ong
Liggetts Chocolates
Johnston’s
Frank Herbst
Wilmington, N.C
Catherine Kennedy
Academy OF Music
Anna Graham Harris
J. E. Wilim
Victoria Theatre
WM. G. Robertson
J. Frank Jarman
Princess Street
Orato
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