Orinany Company presses Venezuela gold claim along Schomburgh line
The Orinany company asserts rights to gold fields west of the disputed Schomburgh line in Venezuela. It plans to deploy prospectors to develop concessions and insists on its clear title despite British claims and historic map smudges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Britain
Schomburgh
Robert Schomburgh
Venezuela
Point Barema
Venesdela
Guaina
Paraman
Schormburgh
Sensational Venezuelan frontier policy hinted by Chamberlain
London dispatch in the St James Gazette reports that since Chamberlain became secretary of the colonies he has steered policy toward Venezuela and Guiana. It cites a dispatch urging two Maxim guns on the frontier and a military road from the Upper Burima to Cuyunt to deter Venezuelan aggression, plus increased troops and barracks. Sir Charles Cameron Lees was summoned to London to confer with Chamberlain on Venezuelan affairs.
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London
St. James Gazette
Venezuela
Republic
Great Britain
Chamberlain
Guiana
Colonica
Mr. Chamberlain
British Guiana
Charles Cameron Lees
Urnan
Uruan
Schomburgh
Burima
Cuyunt
Resale of the quarrel awaited with interest
A garbled notice hints that acetured parties Ascourage and Dontoh are linked to a rail contract dispute. The text suggests contractions or counterclaims against the Railway’s contract, with potential sale terms under dispute and anticipation of resale proceedings. Names and details are unclear but indicate a contested railroad sale.
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Ascourage & Dontoh Syniligate
Railread
Conterailway
BIG FIGHT IS OFF Corbett and Fiteeimmons No Show
Hor Srinas reports that a scheduled bout between James J. Corbett and Hubert Fitzelmonos has been canceled. The Florida Athletic Club announced postponement after Corbett insisted Fitev Simmons adjust terms, with plan to move the match to Dallas under contract.
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Corbett
Fiteeimmons
Hor Srinas
Univss
Robert Virraimmona
Meniger
Martian Julian
Vitaslinonas
Dan A. Stanet
Doc Vonfig
Fliters
Brady
Fitealmmons
Inaw
Martin Julian
Julian
Bite Simmons
Dallas
New Woman Catches On and Steals from Firm
Laura B Wood, labeled a new woman, gained work as a bookkeeper at Op Time Printing in New York after self introduction. She allegedly stole about 2000 by forged checks, was later exposed, and is held in county jail. Separate reports note a mine explosion in Porisville, Pa, with three killed and several injured, and a Women's Christian Temperance Union convention in Barrimont discussing railway and mining labor outreach and church wine use.
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N. J
Laura B Wood
Atelen
Optime Printing Company of
New York
Wood
Reuben Freeman
Esport
Freeman
Women's Christian Temperance Union
Barrimoite
W. C
Wollhouse & Sons
Atlanta
National Convention of
Lutheran Young People’s Societies
Pitteburg
Louis Schwarz
Grand Street
Ers Union
Philadelphia
Chicago
Boston
Maud Lewis
St. Louis
Peter Morrissey
Northwestern
Chicago Stock Yards
Thomas McCarthy
A. J. Gray
J. G. Stuart
Colorado Springs
Col
A. J. Stearns
West Stockholm
St. Lawrence
Axel J. Ekblade
Walsburs
Ian
A. Nibek
Middlefield
Iowa
Owen
Strike Exodus From Rochester Shakes Workers’ Town Departure
Striking garment workers in Rochester New York after six weeks vote to leave for New York and Chicago. About 000 workers with household effects boarded trains yesterday, aiming to be gone from Rochester by Thursday as bosses try to stop the exodus. Leaders in the cited cities confirmed arrangements for the migrants.
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New York
Rochester
Illinois Local Notices and Notable Obits in Condensed Form
The Prairie State condensed recap covers events from Oct. 16 including the Illinois Young Men's Christian Association session at First Congregational Church, with 400 delegates and officers elected. Also noted are a death of Illinois Supreme Court Justice Bailey, a jailbreak attempt, mine inspectors named, post office robbers sentenced, a mayor indicted, tax updates, escapee recaptured, and other regional items plus obituaries of notable figures.
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Tinois
Lake Forest University
J. 8. Horton
Chicago
J. ©. Blarkkey
Roadhouse
Mia
P.O. Landon
Dixon, Tin
H. H. Bell
James Briall
Dee Moines
Frank M. Bristol
Chic Ado
Out
VOM
C. A
W. EP. Herrick
J. F. Chuldsmith
E. F. Parr
Review and Masonry News Mix in Early Political Scrutiny
A lengthy critique by Benater John Sherman on General Garfield amid Garfield’s presidential nomination stirs animated responses from editorials Medill and DeYoung. The piece questions Garfield's choice while Sherman defends his stance. Also covers the Supreme Council of Inspectors General at the House of the Temple, election prospects for a new grand commander, and a fatal mountain accident in Randolph County where Marion H. Carr, his wife, and son perish in a collapse.
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Carcase
Benater
John Sherman
Obie
Congramman
Garfeld
Sherman Force
Sherman
Eatu
Garfield
Medill
The
Tribune
DeYoung
San Fratelani
Kalitor MacCullagh
St. Louis
Harrison
Supreme Couneil
Inspeeters
Semlon
Washington
Wasninetos
Cot. St
Supreme Council
Scottiah Hite
Free Masonry
United States
Nother Superior Council of the World
House of the Temple
Herday
Thomas Hubbard Caswell
California
Uecond
Philip C. Tucker
Texas
House of Temple
Onawell
Davis
W. Va
Shaffers Mountain
Randolph County
Marion H. Carr
Gonsing
Bonanza King Prostrated Over Son's Death Near Paris
The Bonanza King John W Mackay is prostrated by the death of his eldest son John W Mackay Jr near Paris. The 25 year old died in a horse accident after his horse bolted through hurdles striking a tree. He recognized friends and bade farewell to a favored dog. The mother was away. Also notes Duke of Marlborough arrest over bicycle speed in New York and the battleship Indiana finishing her trial trip at Boston averaging 15.6 knots.
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Francisco
John W. Mackay
John W. Mackay, Jr
Paris
New Yeak
Duke of Marlborough
Consuelo Vanderbilt
Adam
Henry Behinacke
Chicau
Europe
Turkey
Jacob Renard
Chicago
Brooklyn Health Office
Clay Street
Fort Stanton
N. M
Brazil
van Leeuwen
Iowa
Albert Sulder
City of Mexico
Young Men's Christian Association
D. W. Fuller
Canajohurie
N. Y
Dr. King
G. A. Dykeman
Catskill
Paterbaugh
Markets Summary From New York Chicago and Midwest
New York markets report money on call at 40 or per cent, sterling weak with bankers bills around 4.85 to 4.87. Chicago grain and produce seen mixed with wheat futures from 5.70 to 5.10 per bushel and corn and oats varying. Park and lard prices listed. Live stock at Union Stock Yards shows hogs, cattle, and sheep trading with ranges reflecting active demand and steady to firm prices. Milwaukee and Detroit grains show No 1 spring wheat around 0.73, rye and barley quoted, with regional bids for oats and corn noted.
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New York Financial
New York
Sterling Exchange
United States
Pacific
Chicago
Oye
Perth
Texas
East Buffalo
Milwaukee Grain
History of a Week Highlights From Chicago and Beyond
The column lists a mix of crime, political notes, and sensational items. Nellie Patterson of Chicago marries M J Levine and he vanishes with half her money. W W Rupert, a ball player, is fatally wounded. A 16 year old girl is robbed in front of a Chicago club house. Various crimes, legal cases, and proclamations across cities are sketched, from bank defalcations to a sultan signing Armenian reforms. Reports also mention epidemics, fires, and commerce.
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Mra
Nellie Patterson
Chicago
M. J. Levine
W. W. Rupert
Neul
Spencerville
Nettle Gillia
Michigan Avenge
van Buren Street
M. Flagler
General Flagler
Washington
Menost Green
Japan
Chieleetti
Frank Napoli
Giovann Bherota
Birclughem
Als
Burgar
Farrar
Scond
From & Bank
Barry
Andor
Test
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Aruyeiet
Phyattian
Humtwidt
Neb
Milus
Bnd
Wangiru
Rodor
J. EL
Humboldt
Miles
Lanark Gazette
W. G. Wild
William N. Stafford
Orinoco Company
Guatemala
Sam
Guatemala Central Railway Company
J. P. Huntington
Nanny
Fiest
Blaine
Nanne
Salvador
Mexico
Votal
Porisvile
Knickerbocker Collery
Philadelphia and Reading Coat and Iron Company
Rhonaidoah
Michael Chicoy
Charles Monik
George Carroll
Andrew Bosser
Anthimy Bubness
Robert Lord
Melix Michkiatoeki
Robert Bubness
John Bobirski
Minneapols
Vet
Clough
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Wisconsin
Michigan
North Dakota
South Dakota
Nebraska
Montana
Oregon
Wyoming
Waashington
United States Supreme Court
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O'Brien and
Dickinson Counties
Sioux City
Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul
Doutors
C. H. Stuckay
State Bank
Tan Tate
Springfield
Ill
Chicago and St. Paul
Granite City
Madison
Tan
Sidney Long
Williams
J. Louis
Johnson
Hinotos
Nettie Easley
Army
Champaign
His
Oct
Empire Cordage Company
Senator Herbs
Alton
Charles A. Herb
Sonny and Houn
News OF Illinois
Telegraph
Judge Bailey
iMinois Supreme Court
Freeport
Joseph M. Bailey
Uilnois
Cicada
Merwin
Woodland Park
Illinois Central Road
Grey
Altgeld
James Keating
Peoria
Charles Duncan
Streator
Robert Pinkett
Spring Valley
Henry Malloy
Decatur
John Keay
Man
Cummings
Gardner
James Bennett
Hollidaysboro
Jackson County
Pickett
Havana
Deverman & Himmel
Topeka
Ills
Simmons’ Wills
Postoffice
David English
Walter Hiatt
Rush
William Russell
Grafton
Jersey County
Higgstown
Morgan County
Tly
Allen
Hiatt
Russell
English
Allinois
Danville
William L. Runyan
Buffalo
Iilinois
Gore
Cook
Sprincrship
Arthur Ashbrook
Baxter
Chester
Macoupin Station
Shipman
Herb
Altos
Charles August Herb
Hookford
Chick Milling Company
Jennan Tice
Homer Tice
Greenview
Tuls
Garret J. Carroll
Seventh Illinois Regiment
la Verne Boyd
Ils
Jack Frost
Ebb Bryant
Bernard Reinagel
Ben Myers
Frank Holmes
Chicago and Alton
Carlingiile
Warsaw
Stargard
Sajonichek
Polish Prussia
Tacoma
First National Bank of
MckKinley
Pavuixa
McKinley
Bushnell
van Wert
Carlinville
Isis
Myers
Frost and Bryant
Erasmeus Darwin Keyes
Nice
France
James Gordon
Richmond
William Elwell
Bloomburg
David Evans
Revenue Marine Service
Berlin
Wis
Sern B. Woolworth
Minn
Erman Brennan
Elkhart
Ind
Bewi Slooum
Alfled Horraon
San Francisco
Frank Hivws
Kansas Journal
Kansas City
Thomas J. Pirewky
Port Bryard
H. Cuammears
Huck Island Ailway
Chidnyo
Young MacKay
Milwaukee
Sr. Lewis
Detroit Grain
Detroit
Denver
Mountain
van Bekkelan
Pinkerton
Charles E. Lennoy
Ilys State Weather Bureau
Indianapolis
Thornton
New Mexico
Florida Athletic Club
Corbett and Fitzsimmons
Corea
Akhiasar Adin
Sylvester S Russell
Russell & Cornish, Undertakers
State Atreet
Dan B. Young
Oak Canon
Folsom
Lord Spencer
Queenstown
Salmon
Cincinnati
Pullman Palace Car Company
J. R. Colean
Port Scott
Kan
Det
Coxey
Ohio
Finney
Greeley
Wichita
Samuel P. Colt
Providence
R. 1
J. J. van Alen
Pennsylvania
Johnstown
Altoona
United Societies
Mora
Uhl
Drammond Kennedy
Antonio Maximo Mora
Cripple Creek
Dan Beacon
Goldfield
Frank Smith
Andy Coyle
Frank Stevens
Bull Hill
Cleveland
William BE. Curtis
Cuba
Spain
Chicago Chronicle
Hall
J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Northern Pacific Railroad
North Pacific Coast
Mount Rainier
Railroad Co
St. Paul, Minn
Mississippi
Alabama
Mobile & Ohio
Henry Poxpe
Alabama Land and Development Co
Mobile
W. J. McLean
Maryette
E. BE. Posey
Mobile & Ohio Railroad
DeWitt
Darlington
Wim
Hogan's City Drug Store
Lanark
Wat. Hogan
Wat Hogan
Wm. Hogan
Bucklen
H. S. Peterbaugh
Rockford
Chas, P. Miller
J. S. Cole & Co
Clothiers
Stephenson St
Freeport, Ill
Bandana Ie
DR. A. Owen
Gill Ay
Owen Electric
State Street
Arvaaaia
U.S
C.a.snow&co
Patent Office
Phebesrophel Too
Madea
Eudy
Royal Medicine CO
Wabash Ave
Lanark, Ill
J. J. Atlemona
Dr. Cady
Puget Soand
Wash
Wekkman
Seattie
Petore
Chicago and Council
Omaha
City
Soham
Cedar Rapids
Dubuggie
Dubuque
Racine
8. W. Division
Rock Island
Ssengers
M, M
Olin
Aggn't
Rowland
Eachinge
Amon Wour
Davio Wour
Jour BR. Wour
Row Lann
Amos Wolf
Notary Public
D. C
Lanark and Vicinity
I. K. Harris
C. W. Middlekauff
Lay of Corner Drug Store
Lanark, IlLinoi
ED. Co. Dick
Exchange Bank
Illinois
W. HH. A. Rewyer
Smith
Renner & Smith
Foster's Drug Store
Mt. Carroll
Levi T. Bray
Asf
St of P. O
J. T. Jacobs
Justice OF the Peace
Post
Ilinois
West Side City
T. S. Packard
Jawa
Peter Horner
H. Reid Staley
J. RR. Snively
Ontario Veterinary College
Toronto
Lehriner's Ann
A. Brooke
T— Datars
Pareels
Wm, Whisler
City - Drag - Line
Louis Bagger & CO
Washineton
D.C
Ivanhoe Camp
M.W. A
Gautt
V. C
Y. Lampert
Rock Creak Lodge
Rhodes
JT Jacobs
A.J. Lampert
Burlington
Savanna
Sunda
C. G. Wroughton
Milledgeville
W. L. Kimrr
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