German naval attack on Fort San Carlos in Venezuela
Telegraph reports from January describe German warships Panther Falke and Vineta bombarding Fort San Carlos on Maracaibo Lake. Venezuelan defense under General Beile was overwhelmed. the Miranda gun boat was captured and San Carlos village burned amid prolonged bombardment.
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Jaguayra
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Maracaibo
Fort San Carlos
Panther
Falke
Lake Maricaibo
Miranda
Columbia
Beile
Scheider
Vineta
San Carlo
San Carlos
German Warships Bombard San Carlos Fort at Maracaibo
Telegraph report from Maracaibo notes three German warships Panther Venitia Falle shelling the San Carlos fort for hours. A boatman neared three miles of the fort as gunners of Venezuela and Germany exchanged fire. An explosion and smoke cloud emerged from the ramparts around 1 PM. Debate rises over blockade and negotiations as Castro demands its lifting.
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Maracaibo
San Carlos
Falle
Unclear text fragment from London dated January 22
The readable portion mentions a bomb incident near Fort Sar Joa and reference to the German chancellor. The rest of the text is garbled with many misread words. No coherent event details or names beyond these fragments are extractable.
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London
Fort Sar
Lane
Count Vor
Revolutionists Beaten at Coro in Riera Offensive
Telegraph report says General Riera’s forces attacked Coro but were driven back. About 20 revolutionaries killed and 115 wounded, with many prisoners, arms, and baggage captured as government forces counterattacked from two directions. A large horn also draws attention in a Trier restaurant window.
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Caraces
Riera
Coro
Sahanita
Ars
Erik Antler
Larire
Trier
Lynch in Treason Trial for Fighting Abroad
London January 22 The trial of Col Lynch member elect to Parliament charged with treason for fighting Britain in South Africa resumed. Depositions from D Handley an American citizen were read Handley testified he was commanded by the Boers and later met Lynch who led an Irish brigade Lynch said he fought against England for fun Prosecution closed its case.
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London
Col. Lynch
South Africa
D. Handley
Handley
Lynch
Hantley
England
Jaynch
Flowing shale gas hits well. equipment hurled by pressure
A shale gas flow of about 4,000,000 cubic feet daily was struck in a well on the Hines farm northwest of Portland Indiana. The pressure lifted a two ton tool until the cable kinked and sent shale slates about twenty five feet into the air.
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Portland
Ind
Hines Farm
Mormons Exiled From German Soil
Berlin reports that German authorities ordered Mormons to leave the country, citing charges related to religious activities. The move affects members with ties to regional congregations and follows tensions over worship practices and organization.
Long Drawn Out Case Ends in Ohio Supreme Court
In Coshocton County a three year dispute ends with a ruling against W. J. Bahmer and R. A. Crawford. The case sought publication of the county commissioners annual report in the Coshocton Bulletin. Supreme Court sustains lower courts and upholds publication in The Age.
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Supreme Court of Ohio
W. J. Bahmer
R. A. Crawford
Coshocton County
Coshocton
S. H. Nicholas
James Glenn
Bulletin
W. A. Himebaugh
Age
Fisher and Funk
May Turn On The Gas Incident At Consulate Staff Threats
A disrupted confrontation near a consulate led to gunfire and threats against staff. Police intervened, and a man was jailed as authorities addressed the violent disturbance and the brewing mob activity.
Measures of Root Likely to Become Laws
Washington January 22 reports indicate militia and army staff bills advancing despite opposition. Senator Alger’s urging and Secretary Root’s experience push needed reforms, while provisions limit state militia control. Alaska license repeal consideration and eight hour bill proposals frame a busy legislative scene with mixed support for federal military measures.
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Senate
House
Senate Committee On Military Affairs
Military Affairs Committée
Rooten
Alger
Friends of the Militia
Wieveriu
Nen
Signal Corps
Glonal Corps
McCuniber
Alaska
Dave
Trowhle
Umea
Rodina
Protosi
Freran
Condemned Man Shot Hagman Drama Unfolds
A scrambled report describes a condemned man and the hangman’s role with an assistant under arrest. An official inquiry followed, amid confusion over the execution’s handling and alleged actions linked to the hangman’s office.
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Hagman
Czar Allows Monks Expelled From France to Settle in Siberia
The czar extends rights for monks expelled from France to settle in parts of Russia and allows erection of monasteries in Siberia. In Washington, the house committee on naval affairs names Deputy Superintendent of Elections Dublin, New York, in a corruption complaint.
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St. Petersburg
France
Russia
Siberia
Washington
House Committee On Naval Affairs
Lessler
Dublin
New York
General Lybarber Attends Masonic Trustees Meeting
General Lybarber returned Wednesday night from Springfield where he attended the trustees meeting of the Mager home. He reports the institution's finances are in splendid condition with enough ahead to cover expenses for the hire and ongoing care at the home.
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Lybarber
Springfield
Mager
Ganeral
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