Navy of One Ship Hard Plight of the Crew
A dated New York report describes a Venezuelan coast voyage with prisoners and soldiers aboard the gunboat La Guyara. The vessel ran aground near Margarit Straits, endured fires as coal ran low, and captured insurgent leaders. Prisoners, including a regional general, were separated, with some to be executed in Caracas while currency exchanges and diplomatic curiosities cooled.
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New York
Cis
Jayvill
Atalanta
Unio
Toadea
Stirar
Dean
Lin
Gaul
Burt
Sandaon
Gunbenar Fey
Danas
Ana
Sahden
Thyeven
Weisners
Aimy la Guiyara
Car- Aus
Uti Wate Vistee
Straits
Margarit
Smail
Waunda
Cumfind
la Guyara
Meruhen
Castro
John Jacob Astor
Nourmahal
Astor
Capt. Menthew
James Gordon Dennet
Namouna
Morgan seeks to control major Pennsylvania coal fields
New York report says J Pierpont Morgan planned a giant coal trust involving the Pennsylvania anthracite fields and ties to the Philadelphia and Reading Erie Lehigh Valley Jersey Central and Coxe Bros coal firms. Rail lines and other companies were named in the alleged scheme but Morgan’s office denied the plan. Local agents dismissed the possibility of a formal combination at that time.
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New York
J. Pierpont Morgan
Philadelphia and Reading Company
Erie
Lehigh Valley Railway Company
Jersey Cent Companies
Coxe Bros, Coal Co
Pennsylvania Coal Co
Pennsylvania Railway Company
Delaware and Hudson Reilway and Canal Co
Settlement Aimed Between Minera and Operators at Ceranton
A report says a settlement on difficulties between the minera and operators is expected to be discussed at the convention in Ceranton on March 12 though confirmation could not be obtained.
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Minera
Ceranton
Truth or Falsehood Sparks Debate on Rice Case in Albany
In Albany on March 5 the Rice case and the names Alfred T Patrick and Vater Jones were injected into a debate over a W H Smith bill. The bill would bar nurses and physicians from disclosing professional information. Several lawmakers opposed it while others pressed inquiry. The bill was laid aside after questions and a request to investigate.
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Albuny
N. Y
Rice
Alfred T. Patrick
Vater Jones
W. H. Smith
Hyman
New York
Mos
Forces eye Manchuria as Russia presses demand
London news reports that Russia seeks rapid ratification of the Manchurian agreement by Emperor Kwang Su while China asks its overseas ministers for intervention Great Britain Germany Austria Hungary and others threaten action if China yields to Russia The Washington administration remains friendly to Russia and may urge restraint to prevent broader threats to China's territorial integrity
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London
Maren
Russia
Kwang Su
Pekin
Morsing Post
Great Britain
Germany
Livy
Austria
Hungary
China
Washington
Manchuria
Tunnel Company Foreclosure in Georgetown Auction
The Atlantair Pachio tunnel and all mining and surface property were sold at auction to satisfy judgments over 700000 dollars secured by bond holder Marie E K Hoyt. James E Ratchford of Syracuse bought the property for 41090. The tunnel extends 5300 feet on the east end with total bore planned at 18190 feet for a railway tunnel begun in 1880 by the late Marsh M Pomeroy. A group of eastern capitalists plans to organize to finish the project.
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Georgetown, Ola
Atlanteair Pachio
Mra
Marie EK. Hoyt
James E. Ratchford
Syracuse
N. Y
Marsh M. Pomeroy
Yerkes Arranges Major Chicago Railway Deal
Charles T. Yerkes of Chicago is in New York arranging closing details for a large railway deal. The Cincinnati Traction Suburban Railway Metropolitian Elevated South Side Rapid Transit Elevated and Chicago City Railway would pass to a new syndicate controlled by Yerkes. James A. Blair and John B. Dennis of the New York Chicago syndicate met with Yerkes, who plans to travel to England for about a month before returning to make his home in New York and Chicago.
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New York
Charles T. Yerks
Chicago
Cinion Traction
Metropolian Elevated
South Sire Rapid Transit
Chicago City Raiway Company
Yerkes
James A. Blair
John B. Dennis
SELECT FINE TIMBERS
Portland Oregon March 5 Ten Oregon spruce spars have been ordered from a local lumber firm for the yacht that will represent America in the international race next August. Spars vary from 0 to 80 feet long and 9 to 12 inches at the top end, chosen knot free and shipped east in rough form for planing and finishing where the yacht is built.
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Portland
Ore
Oregon
America
German order for California brandy to armed forces
In San Francisco on March 5 the German government acquired 200 barrels of California brandy for army and navy use. This marks the first shipment of its kind following unsatisfactory experiments with other brandies.
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San Francisco
California
Aml
French customs clash over maize imports in high duty debate
Paris notes report the chamber of deputies customs committee proposing higher duties on imported maize and meal to raise revenue. 1899 U S maize imports for consumption totaled 3.21 million quintals, valued francs, with customs duties over five million. Supporters cite re export potential and broader industry use. opponents push for seven franc duty or bans citing beet root alcohol distillers and farmers groups.
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New York
Paris
Journal of Cor Eo
Customs Committee
Chamber of Deputies
France
United States
Roumania
Russia
Boise House Sees Speaker McKinlay Beset by Rebellion
In Boise Idaho on March 5 the house session erupted as fusion members challenged Speaker Glenn McKinlay. A bid to change chamber rules to broaden passage of political measures failed 25 to 0, provoking protests and a motion by Sweetzer to vacant the speakership, which he later withdrew after McKinlay announced the vote.
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Boise
Idaho
House
Glenn McKinlay
Sweetzer
Sweetner
Civilians Must Move From Sandy Hook Quarters
Orders from the War Department require tearing down civilian employee quarters at Sandy Hook proving grounds. Post physicians, with Capt. Babbitt, found that crowding compromised sanitation and drinking water. Over 300 clerks in ordnance and engineers plus Fort Hancock laborers must relocate.
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New York
War Department
Sandy Hook Proving Grounds
Babbitt
Ordnance and Engineer Departments
Fort Hancock
Broadway Theater Opera opens with The Highwayman in Denver
The Broadway Theater Opera company of New York debuted in Denver with The Highwayman. Lole Fuller joined the company here, presenting her Parisian style of spectacular dances for the first time in the United States. The troupe proceeds next to San Francisco.
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Denver
Colo
Broadway Theater Opera Company of
New York
Fio
Lole Fuller
San Franci
One More Body Found After Rio de Janeiro Sinking
In San Francisco on March 5 a Chinese sailor’s body was recovered on the Marin county shore, identified as a Rio de Janeiro crew member. Officials expect more bodies to drift ashore as recovery efforts continue.
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San Francisco
Rio de Janeiro
Marin County
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Venezuela
Morgan
Tunnel Company
England
Wa. m
Specialist Medical Co
West Park Street
Butte
Montana
Speaker
Idaho Legislature
Sandy Hook Proving Ground
Inter Mountain Wants
South
Nelson Bros
Knitting Mil
Duluth
Sfinn
Helena
Missoula
Bozeman
Billings
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Buise
Clark & Co
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Philadelphia
M. Wade
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East Broadway
Mercury
Copper Street
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Silver St
Bath
Chas. L. Smith & Co
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North Washington
Tron Street
West Side
South Monetana
Delaware Avenue
Nevada Avenue
Thompson Company
West Broadway
Blemons & Booth
Wade
Idaho Colony Company
J. J. Chambers
Montana Street
Colorado
Quarts
Apply Daly, Donahor & Moyer
Colorado Street
South Side
Conroy & Morlez
North
Jackson
Chas, L. Smith & Co
W. Gran
Hall Bros
E. Broadway
Oberrower
Miilian & Floyd
Kant Broadwer
Montana Chattel Mortgage Co
Lizzie Block
Butte Mont
Diamond Street
South Washington
W. Park Street
Belmont
East Quarts Street
Hazel Earl
Madam Editha
Idaho Street
G. D, Bryant
Broadway
Board of Engineers
Bent Free
Ged
A. Zeller
Bt. Louis
Butte Exchange Furniture Company
West
Nong Better
J.hauvin
Ee Marrage RA
Tubold At
Mrs. Carson
Weingerg Bros, & Epstein
Owsley Bloc
South Washington Street
WM. Young
Galena
McCabe Stable
Walkerville
Manila Cafe
Ellis Brothers
Baltimire Block
Mazie
West Parak Street
Perumes
Mountain Dew
Mountain Dew Perfume Co
Insurance
Reynolds & McDowell
Boat Broadway
Telephone
A.B. Rombauer
Carney & Hand
North Wiatredt
Adam C. Beyer
Owsley Block
Silver Bow
State of
Carroll G. Dolman
Ders
Excelsior Mining and Smelting Company
Lewisohn
F. E. Shaw
State
Inter
Chungs
West Galena Bt
Newbro Drug Co
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