Expedition and Navy News Amid Global Movements
Reports from Christiana and Washington detail Boschgrevinck’s 1833 expedition plans for the National Geographical Society, two ships departing Cape Horn, and a land traverse by reindeer. Commodore Rodgers reports Marietta’s Taguayra arrival as potential port calls. Roosevelt hosts guests including General Young Corbin and David D. Francis. A strike hits Brunswick miners. price changes ripple through coal and steel sectors. Pope honors Bishop Keller as Paris chaffeur recovers from a fatal auto crash aftermath.
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Cape Horn
Christiana
Norway
Aus
Boschgrevinck
America
National Geographical Society, of America
Puerto Cabello Taken by Venezuelan Rebels
Washington reports the capture of Puerto Cabello by Venezuelan rebels. Commander Nickels of the gunboat Topeka, rushed from La Guayra to protect American interests, says rebels control Puerto Cabello and may retake the port. Barcelona reportedly occupied by rebels. authorities there imprisoned officials. Archbishop Feehan’s will probate in Chicago allocates most of $125,000 to Kate and Ann Feehan, with sections to St Patrick's and St Mary's Ramntage School.
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Puerto Cabello
Nee
Arena
Washington
Baen
Cato
Barcelona
Orinoco
Econd
Valencia
Carabobo
Ind
Caribbean
Steven
Vernon
Ives
Peop
Comeam Wa
Bowen
Chicago
Feehan
Kate
Anun Feehin
Feu
Mery
Bt. Mary's ‘Ramntage School
Held
Bituminous Coal Production Movement Across Wheeling Districts
Aug. 15 reports from Wheeling West Virginia indicate coal districts in the lower part of the state show rising production. The note also mentions a paralytic incident affecting James Harding, editor of the Sun in Pittsfield Massachusetts, while at his desk. Financials touch on stock market listings and a sudden shutdown of the American Tin Plate Co mill in Atwood Indiana, with no stated reason. The article weaves in rail and transit mentions and a general weather-like flood note about the Nile.
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En Perder Press Speer Actace
Wheeling
W. Va
Pittsfieu
Masa
James Harding
the Sun
Strick
Mia Desk
New York
Haight & Freese
Boer Eee
Atchison’ Ony
Atchison
Copper Sin Gar & Foundry
Brooklyn Traction
Ani Reo
Chos, & Oni
Cale, & Ge
Western CM
St P. Tin Plate Mill
Griap
Inia
Rivata
Calif ornia Millionaire and Wife Die in French Auto Crash
In France on August 15 Charles L. Fair and his wife perished when a speeding 40 horsepower automobile crashed near Chateau Saint Simon. The chauffeur resisted shock and died later. A gatekeeper’s wife witnessed the collision as the car veered, overturned, and buried the couple beneath the wreckage. The affair triggered questions over the will and inheritance of the Fair estate, while the chauffeur and the keeper’s wife aided in rescue efforts. The crash prompted legal questions about property distribution between Mrs Fair and Mr Fair’s heirs, with local authorities and family parties entangled in the dispute.
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France
Charles 1. Wale
Trouville
Chateau Saimon
Minster
Charles Fair
Maya
Th ‘Chaoui
Meads of Ath
bin Wenace
Opie
Chateau Ulawon
Lewie
San Francisco
Pal Jawsee
Hinggerty
Charlee L. Fair
Fair
Sagearty
California
Santos Won’t Fly For Exhibition In France
Aug 15 Albert Santos Dumont, tired of delays, abandons plan for a $20,000 prize flight and sails for France on the steamer Tow rane. He regrets the club failed to honor its promise but says Americans will see the airship in operation at the St Lola exhibition. Two other items note a burglary at Baward i ood Park and a divorce decree for Pierre Lorillard’s widow. Mortgage details on the United States Shipbuilding plant and a boxing match postponement are also mentioned.
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Roodiwelt
Oyater Bay
Brunwick
N. J
Tom
New York
Wholesale Valley Railroad Co
Bound Brook
Easton
Saseiee
Alberto Santos
Dumont
Itip
Certs
France
Brighton Beach
Muraiere
Mount Vernon
Lowe
Baward
Rae Sileiig
Wie
Ahk Iie-A. Mortage
Eee
Lewis Nixot
United States
Saratoga
N.Y Ale
Eld
Cuaew
Sone
Gate Drake
Mandie Worth
St. Lou
St. Louis
Jocal Offee
Pennsylvania
St. Lacharleston
Gaffney
Later
Hemphill
Congressional Exeter
Memphis
Tatler
Logan
Schwab to Retire and Bayley Promoted in Steel Shakeup
New York Aug 15 a report says Chariton M Schwab president of United States Steel may retire soon and James Bayley current vice president could be elevated to chief executive. The Morgan group faces delays as they consider the move amid other corporate pressures and health concerns. A later note from Saratoga mentions betting activity and horse racing wagers as a separate stream of news.
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New York
Irem
Perpont Morgan
Charion ML Schwab
United States Steel Corporation
Jamies
Ayes
Str
Morgen
Rehwenbell
Carnegie
Marcel
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Antarctic
the Explorer
Marietta
Laguayra
Castro
Venezuela
Rodgers
Navy Department
Mia Yousef
Taguayra
Tela
Capeport
Vencomea
Keller
Rome
Savannah
Paris
Charles i
Fair and Wife
Bonanza
Ames G. Pale
Erema
Hermann Oelrichs
Samme
Charles
Virginia
Ke Andere
Charlen
Nelson
Onklamt
Charlee
Haggerty
Francisco
Falmouth
England
Newman
Kie
Edward
Abbot Low
Kroonland
Gaen
Atom
Santos
Yung Corbett
Wil
Rine
New London
Mally Seranged
Touteeille
Eprose
Satintoga
Louton
Awe
ESD
Canada
South Afric
Ch Serta
Bettis Empire
Schwab
of Steel Trust
Bayley
Lice
Niven Sartorie
Coboting
Ont
Aug
Teac
Ake
Nelle Grant Sartoris
U.S. Grant
Ted
St. Peter's Church
Cobourg
Supreme Lodge
W. A. Larned
de. Joana
Arbuckle Coffee
Lion Coffee
Ter Main
Thomas Streuss
Eagle Hotel
Liams & McAnally
Windsor
Lutz & Schraum & Co
Arbuckle’ Coffe
Mangan’s Dry Goods and Bruce
Korth Main Street
Ss.mam
Maint
Igi
Cscs
Evans Bros
Devon
South Main Street
Pittston, Pa
Carpenter
Colt
Burt & Packard
Henry
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