Filibusters of Venezuela and the Trials of a Spanish Girl
General Salvarez receives cryptic dispatches about conspirators planning to seize Caracas with a royalist leader known as Philip of Aragon. Two young Americans, Arthur Medworth and Jack Tempest, arrive with introductions from the Caracas consul and seek guidance as Salvarez braces for the Agostura’s arrival and potential invasion.
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God
Menanes
Salvarez
Bolivar
Gener
Jose Salvarez
New York City
Ciudad
Francisco
Spain
Juan Garza
Venezuela
Arc
Ferdinand Gomez
Caracas
Pern
House of Aragon
Philp
Aragon
Agostura
Agar
Don Juan Garza
Philip of Aragon
Don Juan
Callao
Garza
United States
Crespo
Ral Salvarez
Ciudad Bolivar
Orinoco
Pedro Francisco
Jacinta
Republic
el Callao
New York
Arthur Medworth
Jack Tempest
Medworth
Tempest
General Salvarez
Monograms and Crest Markings on Fine China
The Chicago Journal notes that most handsome china bears the owner’s monogram or crest, with script initials placed on the side to prevent wear. Old and simple wares often feature centered marks, worn by utensils, while sets may have individual pieces marked with mistress initials in gold, sometimes with color accents and raised gold lettering, influencing cost.
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Chicago Journal
Remarkable breach of promise case in ancient village custom
In Athens a young village woman from Marco Poulo sues a man over an old village custom. On fete days girls drop handkerchiefs and the man who picks it must marry, though the suitor had never met her. He demurs, sparking a court action in a case noted for its oddity and social commentary.
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Athens
Marcopoulo
Turning Smoke Into Light From Belgian Inventor Tobollansky
A Belgian engineer Toboll ansky of Altorff reportedly discovered a method to turn smoke into light. His device captures smoke from any fire, saturates it with hydro carbure, and yields bright illumination. The system claims to light rooms or power engines as a kitchen flame produces strong light and heat.
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Tobollansky
Altorff
Melons and their varied uses through history and kitchen
The Washington Star article surveys melons origins in Persia and Egypt, noting cantaloupes and watermelons as dominant varieties while detailing uses from sherbet and fritters to compotes. It references Nimrod, Narasbad, and Armenians influencing cultivation, and mentions gourds as related plants with medicinal seeds and digestive benefits, focusing on serving ideas and proper handling.
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Haylon
Golden Euphrates
Asia
Nilea
Narasbad
Persia
Cantalupps
Rome
Europe
Boy Found Living in Cranberry Crate in Washington Street
Newark special reports a nine year old colored boy Eddie Ray living in a cranberry crate for two months after being abandoned by his parents. He was discovered by salvage corps near the Plaza hotel area and was taken to police headquarters. The tale of his hardship remains a mystery. The column also notes a joking exchange about a volunteer officer saved from drowning.
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Eddie Ray
No. 4
Newark Street
Plaza Hotel
Washington Street
Salvage Corps
Polices
Newark
New York Press
Oficer
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Jose Salyes
Qrinoco
Maracaibo
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Haret
Senor
Ries
Pedro
Eral Salvarez
China
Washington Star
Assuine
Ostorada Daniel Witter . & Co, A Res
Denver Savings Bank
Cornerith
Arapahoe
Capital 2000
Geo. I
FO. Valule
C. Wood
Charies
Denver
Rowe
Wood Thompson
Nyi
St.mary’s Academy
Notre Dame
Indiana
Sisters of the Hot Cross
Conservatory of Music
School of Art
Boston Normal School of Gymnastics
St. Mary's Academy
E. Burlingame & Coassay Office
Ulin
J.C. Ulrich
Homer Neel
Romero Irrigation CO
Romero Canal System
Zeph
Boston Building
CHA
Colorado
Sunn Sairtencey
Winchester
Aluy
F. Newnherr & Bons
Charterhouse Sq
London
Porren Drug and Chem
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Boston
U. A
Hall & Ruckel
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