Fall of Barcelonia Proves Revolt Threat to Castro
Venezuelan revolutionists seize Barcelonia amid reports President Castro plans escape to Paris. Berlin dispatches request protection and German warships land at Puerto Cabello while the cruiser Topeka is held ready. U S officials debate Monroe Doctrine implications as tensions escalate.
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Venezuela
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Puerto Cabello
Fichols
Topeka
Hay
Holleben
Vanderbilt Wedding Expected for Reginald Vanderbilt and Miss Nielsen
New York Aug 12 Society buzzes over the engagement of Reginald Vanderbilt and Miss Jen Nielsen. A summer wedding in New York is anticipated as work continues on Sandy Point farm in Portstown. A lavish ceremony may be planned in the city with a large estate, stables, and cars as part of the celebration.
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Reginald Vanderbilt
Jen Nielsen
Simmer
Sandy Point
Portsth
Regi Vanderbilt
Vanderbilt
Regina
Hfe
Miss Nielson
Nous
Indian Horticulturists Meet In Franklin Indiana
The mid year meeting of the Indian Horticultural Society opened in Franklin with good attendance. President W. W. Stevens and Purdue University officials welcomed visitors led by Nixon. Discussions focused on Indiana’s prospects for growing apples and other fruit for commercial scale. The day’s sessions continued into the afternoon.
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Ind
Indian Horti- Society
Nixon
W. W. Stevens
Purdue University
Indiana
Tri-State Tennis Tournament Opens in Sioux City
Sioux City August 12 a tri state tennis tournament opens here today to determine the Nebraska South Dakota and Iowa championships. The event features notable MH stands and features a large field of contestants as the competition runs through part of the week.
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Sioux City
Nebraska
Akota
Iowa
Among the Typos. Cincinnati Aug 12 Arbitrate Press Spoke Indorsing
A fragment from Cincinnati dated August 12 notes typos in a semi monthly journal and references an American press stance endorsing arbitration, highlighting a minor textual error in the publication while signaling broader support for arbitration.
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Cincinnati
Haytien Revolution N Roosevelt Blockade Status
Washington dispatch reports Commander McCrea of the gunboat Machias off Cape Haytien says the blockade is spasmodic and ineffective. He has notified consuls that neutral commerce will be protected and that the blockade is abandoned.
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Washington
McCrea
Machias
Cape Haytien
Largest Vessel in Existence Launched Today
The Kaiser Wilhelm de Swite, 707 feet long and the largest ship in the world, was launched this morning with the emperor witnessing. The liner is designed for 25 knots and a five day Atlantic crossing, marking a historic naval milestone.
Extra Senate Session Aim to Ratify Cuba Reciprocity Treaty
Washington reports the president plans an extra Senate session in November to ratify the Cuba reciprocity treaty as noted in a Star double leader.
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Washington
the Star
Senate
Cuba
Assassin Wounded Kharkov Governor In Tivoli Gardens
Prince Obolonski governor of Kharkov province was slightly wounded by a bullet in Tivoli gardens last night. The would-be assassin was arrested.
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St. Petersburg
Prince Obolonski
Kharkov
Tivoli Gardens
Liberated Miners Freed From Jail In Coal Fight
In Parkersburg West Virginia on August 12 all United Mine Workers jailed for contempt of court were released by Judge Jackson except John Gehr. The men pledged to obey the court order going forward or face rearrest. The district attorney and company counsel opposed the release.
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Parkersburg
W. Va
United Mine Workers
John Gehr
Jackson
Knights in Session Opens In San Francisco Lodges Meet
In San Francisco on August 12 the supreme lodges of Pythians Knights of Khorassan and Rathbone inspectors held their first business sessions with formal receptions. A sham battle is planned for tonight as part of the events.
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San Francisco
Supreme Lodges of Pythians
Knights of Khorassan
Rathboneisters
Elks Convention Opens With Large Utah Welcome
Salt Lake City hosts the national Elks gathering with a grand parade planned for tomorrow and a closed business session. Grand Exalted Ruler Charles E. Pickett presided as delegates from every state attended the opening in the Mormon Tabernacle.
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Salt Lake City
Utah
Elks
Charles E. Pickett
Assembly
The
Mormon Tabernacle
Wells
Bat Ofrah
Order
Balt Lake City
Population strife divides the Isthmus report
The Philadelphia Ledger notes that internal strife splits the Isthmus population rather than the Isthmus itself, highlighting social and political tensions affecting residents.
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Isthmus
Philadelphia Ledger
Missouri Hanging After Robbery at Chicken Coop
At Lexington Missouri a mob of about 300 battered down the jail and hanged Charles Salyers white and Harry Gates colored who had murdered George W Johnson during a robbery of a chicken coop. The jail doors were cut in 30 minutes and the mob acted with discipline.
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Lexington
Charles Salyers
Harry Gates
George W. Johnson
Johnson
National Society Army of the Philippines Holds Reunion
Men in uniform fill Council Bluffs as the National Society Army of the Philippines opens its third annual reunion. Hundreds from many regions attend a three day program with noted military heroes and statesmen, including Generals King MacArthur Funston and Hale scheduled to appear.
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Council Bluffs
National Society Army of the Philippines
King
MacArthur
Funston
Hale
Teachers Boom the Fair for 1904 Exposition
The National Education Association convention with 15000 members in Minneapolis votes to support the St Louis 1904 International Exposition as educationally focused. It notes education’s Group 1 status and a dedicated exposition building and pledges full support. Executive committee members express desire to hold the 1904 meeting in St Louis if trunk line rates for the public during the year can be adjusted.
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National Educational Association
Minneapolis
St. Louis
Trunk Line Association
A Plea for Courtesy from the Tea Shop to Post Office
In a short note from Girl's Realm a plea for politeness laments the loss of old flowery manners. It asks why customers and tradesmen alike do not say please and thank you, noting courtesy would ease life for all in everyday transactions.
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Post Office
Police Kill Robbers After Morning Break In Chicago
In Chicago on August 12 two burglars were shot and killed after being caught in the act of robbing Dr Shaw’s Ashland Boulevard house. Officers Timothy Devine and Charles Pennell were killed after exchanging fire as the robbers fled past them. A manhunt followed with 80 suspects under arrest.
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Chicago
Timothy Devine
Charles Pennell
Dr. Shaw
Ashland Boulevard
Devine
Pennell
Great Fire Destroys Armour Plant in Memphis
Memphis Tenn August 12 The Armour Packing Company plant was destroyed by fire this morning with a loss of 115000 and no insurance. The blaze caused extensive damage before it was extinguished. Local authorities investigate the cause.
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Armour Packing Company
Memphis
Tenn
Torpedo Boat Chauncey Trials Seen With High Interest
Washington on August twelfth reports the Chauncey torpedo boat destroyer built by Neafie and Levy of Philadelphia undergoing a test run off the Capes. Expectations vary as many new small warships have underperformed while others meet specs. The Chauncey, at 420 tons, is aimed to reach 29 knots as naval constructors anticipate it will meet requirements.
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Washington, D. C
Chauncey
Neafie & Levy
Philadelphia
Capes
Navy Department
Gravitational Triggers for Volcanic Eruption Then
A Scientific American note by A H Barber argues sun and moon gravity may intensify volcanic activity. It suggests conjunctions near Martinique and Mont Pelee align with tides in the lava chamber, possibly releasing a safety valve. Venus could contribute marginally. electrical disturbances are secondary to gravity.
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Venus
Martinique
Mont Pelee
A. H. Barber
Scientific American
Wage gaps by gender in employment noted
Mahin's Magazine notes that in most sectors where women are employed their wages run considerably lower than men's. The August issue highlights a persistent wage gap across industries and roles, reflecting broader labor inequities.
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Mahin's Magazine
Chicago Murder Mystery Locates Suspect at Out of Town Points
Chicago reports 15 days since Minnie Mitchell murder and 86 since Mia Bar tholin death with no definite lead on William Bartholin, the suspect linked by police to both killings. Various out of town sightings include Kenosha, Wisconsin, where a man answering his description was arrested.
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Chicago
Minnie Mitchell
Mia
Bartholin
William Bartholin
Kenosha
Wis
King Edward Reviews Colonial Troops at Buckingham Palace
King Edward reviewed the colonial troops on the Buckingham Palace lawn as crowds halted traffic. The king, in good condition, walked with the queen and younger royals along the terrace while colonial premiers Chamberlain Roberta and Kitchener looked on. Troops received coronation medals from the Prince of Wales.
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London
Edward
Buckingham Palace
Traffe
Chamberlain
Roberta
Kitchener
Prince of Wales
King Drives in Closed Carriage Through London
London crowds cheered as The King took a morning drive in a closed carriage. News reports describe a cordial reception and the royal escort moving through city streets with onlookers noting the monarch’s presence and the public interest.
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London
Robber Captured 100 Miles From Scene in Texas
Fort Worth Texas Aug 12 Jim Harrish the third of the alleged Mexican Central train robbers has been captured in the mountains 100 miles inland from the robbery scene A large sum of money was recovered
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Fort Worth
Texas
Jim Harrish
Freight Train Dives Into Elizabeth River Bridge
Fatal railroad accident in Elizabeth New Jersey as Jersey Central freight train plunged through an open draw of the river bridge this morning. Fireman Webster and Patrick Mansfield were killed as the engine and eight cars sank.
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New Jersey
Elizabeth
N. J
Jersey Central
Elizabeth River Bridge
Webster
Patrick Mansfield
Knights of Fidelity Hold Second State Convention in Logansport
A well attended convention opened in Logansport Indiana as the Knights of Fidelity, formerly the Knights of the Royal Arch, gather for their second annual meeting. The order comprises saloon keepers and other liquor dealers seeking higher social and political standing through organization.
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Loganeport
Ind
Knights of Fidelity
Thle City
Knights of the Royal Arch
New York Market Wheat Shifts After Government Report
I L Ray Co reports wheat turned stronger on a government reveal not supporting Snow's high estimates. Liverpool closed higher, New York opened with gains, then rose further during trading. Named stocks include Bt Paul 184, Union Pacific 107, L N 149, with Chicago and San Francisco wheat prices noted as 61% to 69 and 61.12% per cental respectively.
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I. L. Ray & Co
Pendleton
Chicago Board of Trade
New York Stock Exchange
New York
Liverpool
Yiu
Astoria fisherman dies by self-inflicted shooting
Harry Lautenbach, an Astoria fisherman, committed suicide last Saturday evening by shooting himself. The act followed a dispute over a woman.
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Harry Lautenbach
Astoria
Misconduct Charges Shake Illinois Asylum Case
At Kankakee Illinois Aug 12 trustees at the state insane asylum sworn out a warrant for H H Ball a witness in the case who last night alleged that Trustee William Murphy invited a young woman attendant to his room at midnight and Murphy was seen drunk Ball was jailed unable to post bail Murphy claims perjury and the state board investigates the charges causing broad trouble for the institution.
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Kankakee
William Murphy
Insane Asylum
State Board
H. H. Ball
Murphy
Hall
Quivira Monument Unveiled At Junction City Kansas
A monument at Logan's Grove near Junction City honors Coronado's discovery of Kansas and the re discovery of Quivira by J W Brower of St Paul Minn The Quivira Historical society organized at Alma Kan led the effort Officers include J V Brower B K Burn Burn Burn KilNan and J T Keagy Officials spoke on the monument's meaning and a Fort Miley regimental band provided music The event drew a large crowd and included prayers and historical addresses
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Junction City
Kan
Coronado
Mexico
Quivira
Kansas
J. W. Brower
St Paul
Minn
Logan's Grove
Winchell
Geological Sociery of America
FE. A. Killian
Fort Miley
Tennessee Editors Plan Annual Outing From Nashville
Tennessee editors and families gathered in Nashville for the annual business meeting. Only routine business was transacted before the session was shortened to permit two upcoming trips. one to the Far West including Denver and Salt Lake City, and another to Monterey, Town. Both parties depart tonight.
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Nashville
Tenn
Tennessee Press Associaion
Retail Merchants’ Association
Far West
Denver
Salt Lake City
Monterey
British Engineers Visit America to Inspect Underground Railroad
A delegation of British engineers sails to the United States to study the underground railroad under New York, touted as the world’s greatest engineering feat. Hostetter's Stomach Bitters is promoted as the best all round family medicine for headaches indigestion belching and related ailments, with a claim that one bottle proves its value and genuine bottles bear a private stamp.
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New York
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