Filibusters of Venezuela unravel in bold plot twist
In a dramatic Venezuelan conspiracy tale, Ferdinand Gomez engineers a royalist plot with Don Juan Garza and Philip of Aragon. Lola Garza is central as the plot moves from New York toward Bolivar, with the Agostura and the Turtle instrumental in the arms-for-crown plan. Gomez outsmarts Salvarez and Medworth as the ships converge in a daring ruse.
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Arthur Medworth
New York
Lola Garza
Don Juan Garza
Venezuela
Don Juan
Ferdinand Gomez
Garza
Lola
Philip of Aragon
Alon
Gomez
Jack Tempest
Agostura
Bolivar
Salvarez
Republic
Custom House
la Guayra
Medworth
Tempest
Crespo
President Crespo
Caracas
Zhe
House of Aragon
Spain
Monroe
United States
Venezuga
Castile
New York City
Philip
Flo
Paraposta
Solima
Gomes
Garzalle
Pedro Francisco
Turtle
Boston
Peninsula
Nicaragua
Port Morris
Washington
General Salvarez
el Callao
Castle
Coront Valley
Orinoco
Coroni River
How to Become Wealthy, a Doctor's Blunt Lesson
An octogenarian New Hampshire physician, famed for blunt wisdom, tells a young visitor that wealth comes from industrious work and strict frugality. Save, invest, and hoard money so by his age you may be rich yet mean like Croesus.
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New Hampshire
Croesus
Buffalo Commercial
Sailor Poets Sought to Chart Sea Romance
An English literary writer declares the time ripe for a sailor poet and naval engineer poet. He argues their work will prove the sea's romance has not died and awaits vigorous, authentic expression beyond arm chair philosophizing.
Lawndale Kansas Police Pride: No Arrests in Eight Years
Lawndale a town of about two thousand, reports its police department has not made a single arrest in the last eight years, a record highlighted as a point of local pride.
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Lawndale
Kan
Tariff Diplomacy and Reciprocity in Illinois Debate
The Boston Transcript interview highlights Senator Cullom and his Illinois colleague pushing reciprocity to lift domestic prosperity. They argue treaties should grant mutual tariff reductions while warning against foreign retaliation and emphasize boosting home wine production to keep money and jobs in the country.
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Boston Transcript
Custom
Illinois
Calom
Enemies of Protection
Ilinois
State Department
Senate
Congress
Cullom
American Champagne Imports Versus Domestic Brands
Treasury data show 3,873,420 bottles of champagne imported in the year ending April 1 1901 at 3.50 each, totaling about 13.6 million dollars. France supplied the bulk of imports with about 3 million of 20.6 million bottles. The piece argues American champagnes equal French in quality yet cost about half, and claims widespread ignorance fuels the heavy spending on foreign beverages.
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Treasury Department
France
United States
Pleasing Prosperity Visitor Promises Four More Years
The piece notes shifts in public talk after McKinley’s 1896 election. It describes free-trader jests fading as prosperity is linked to protection and portrays Prosperity as a welcome guest. four more years are seen as foregone and likely to be renewed.
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McKinley
The Man Who Works Free Trade and Lost Trade
President Robertson of the British Chamber of Commerce warned that Britain’s decline in trade with the United States, France, and Germany stems from each nation’s protective policies and predicted Britain will adopt protective tariffs. He claimed Cobdenism has proven a losing game for Britain, once advantaged by protection but now falling behind in global commerce.
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Robertson
British Chamber of Commerce
United States
France
Germany
Great Britain
Tariff Debate Praised Amid Economic Prosperity
The author argues the per capita tariff last year was 3.01 dollars and dismisses the idea of tariffs burdening consumers. Citing wartime surplus, full employment, rising factory orders, and a shift of the US to a creditor nation, the piece claims protectionism under the Dingley law has proven beneficial and the old free trade critique is discredited.
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United States
New York
McKinley Prosperity Seen Solid Despite Panic
The Indianapolis Journal argues that a Wall Street panic did not spread due to solid McKinley era prosperity. It asserts general business conditions remained sound, implying resilience across the nation.
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Wall Street
Indianapolis Journal
Fly Control for Livestock Benefits Comfort and Profits
Farmers' Review argues humane fly prevention aids cattle welfare and yields. It urges shelters and screens, spray and dipping methods, and affordable tar-based sheep dips, noting economic gains follow after comfort and health.
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Animal Kingdom
Tenantry on American Farms and Social Impact
The article notes rising farm tenancy across the United States and its social consequences. It argues tenants feel less tied to communities, while landowners prefer tenants without children to avoid school tax increases. It contrasts past chaos with agriculture moving toward higher yields and soil-specific cropping.
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United States
Breeders Urge Quick Disposal of Unfit Fowls Before Winter
The Fanciers' Gazette notes the breeding season wanes and many hens and possibly cocks will be useless to breeders. With limited accommodation, breeders should sell at nominal prices now to avoid yard space and feed issues. Market sale may yield better flesh as moulting starts. Boys seek hero status. soldiers and police resemble boys with whiskers.
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Wey
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