Man of nerve in filibustering tale in Venezuelan hills
Lord Chugmough, famed sportsman, and his aide William pursue a deer through the Venezuelan forests. Lost from their party amid a worsening storm, they seek shelter at Pedro Francisco's house as floods roar down from the mountains and threaten Bolivar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William
Chugmough
Chugmough Heath
London
New York
Algiers
Australia
Africa
Lord Chugmough
India
England
Orinoco
Cheerway
la Guayra
Caracas
Washington
Bolivar
Castle of
Salvarez
Galloping Grace
George
Viscount Elsmere
Senor
Galloping
Francisco
Pedro Francisco
Pedro
Venezuela
Wiliam
Ruined Temple Discovery On Lonely Mountain Path
Lord Chugmough and William trek from their camp when a wind drives away their horses. They decide to walk and find a deer, then follow a winding path through cedar and ebony trees to an old stone ruin where they pause to inspect. The scene hints at an emerging mystery atop the hill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chugmough
William
Lord Chugmough
Stone ruin shelter amid storm in old temple tale
Lord Chugmough and William seek refuge in a ruined temple as a violent storm rages. They fear for companions left behind while gathering dry wood and preparing venison. A shadow appears at the ruin entrance signaling a new development in the precarious night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chugmough
William
Galloping Grace
Lord Chugmough
Chugmough Heath
Lord Chusmough
Emerson Bust Story Shows Humble Wit and Harpeth Humor
Sculptor D C French recalls the commission to sculpt Ralph Waldo Emerson for Harvard Memorial Hall. Emerson surveys the bust and quips that the more it resembles him the worse it looks, then calls the work the face he shares. He also critiques another bust as harmless as a parsnip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Emerson
Emerson
Fresich
Slatin Pasha and a Storied Life as Darfur Governor
Sir Rudolph Slatin born in Vienna rose from clerk in Cairo to governor of Darfur named The Hammer of the Arabs for his victories over tribes. He surrendered to the Mahdi in 1883 and was imprisoned until 1895 when he escaped with Cairo’s secret aid. The queen had him at Windsor to hear his adventures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rudolph Slatin
Slatin Pasha
Vienna
Cairo
Gordon
Darfur
Little minds tamed by misfortune, great minds rise above
A brief aphorism attributed to Washington Irving notes that small minds are subdued by hardship while great minds elevate beyond it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Irving
Steel strike near end as Amalgamated talks falter
Pittsburg reports little public briefing as Amalgamated advisory board meets behind closed doors. President Shaffer and Secretary Williams vanish from headquarters and later return uncertain about next steps. An executive board vote on peace or arbitration was promised, but no formal statement issued. Negotiations with United States Steel Corp appear stalled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Amalgamated Advisory Board
Shaffer
Willams
New York
Mr. Shaffer
Mr. Williams
Williams
Amalgamated Association
United States Steel Corporation
United States Offers Mediation Between Venezuela and Colombia
The United States has offered its good offices to Venezuela and Colombia to avert war but mediation has not begun. Colombia welcomes Pacific mediation. Venezuela's response is less definite. Colombian minister Dr. Silva and Venezuelan charge d'affaires Senor Pulido left for Buffalo with the Pan American party, signaling no immediate crisis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Putante
Washington
United States
Venezuela
Colombia
Pacific
Dr. Silva
Senor Pulido
Buffalo
Pan American Party
South America
France to Expel Turkish Agents From Paris
Paris dispatch says France prepares a decree to expel Turkish agents spying on the Young Turks in France. The list includes several Paris social figures. Reports also note the sultan telegraphed for recall to Constantinople.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Paris
Turkey
Parisian
Constantinople
Live Stock Market Report From South Omaha
Cattle receipts heavy on fed steers with strong demand from packers keeping prices steady to higher. Corn fed lots sold up to 3.75 with active trade and yards cleared early. Hogs light run opened 15c higher with most at 6.25 to 6.27 and some at 6.30. later arrivals trimmed gains. Sheep scarce with feeders in good demand and steady prices across the board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Cattle Price Report From Kansas City Market
Cattle prices show mixed movement with cows and heifers steady to 10 cents lower, heavy feeders firm, other classes slower. Export and dressed beef steers range 5.00 to 76.10, stockers 2.40 to 3.85, western-fed steers 4.50 to 3.75, Texans and Indians 2.70 to 3.85, native cows 2.50 to 4.00, helfers 2.75 to 9.25, canners 1.50 to 2.40, bulls 2.10 to 64.50, calves 3.50 to 6.25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Helfers
Roosevelt At Helm Under Constitution Duties Shift
Washington reports steps to assure continuity of government after President Roosevelt's injuries. Cabinet members travel to Buffalo for a cabinet council to decide the course, with Vice President Roosevelt ready to discharge duties if required under Article II. The plan hinges on the severity of the president’s injuries and may limit the vice president to routine functions unless an emergency arises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Buffalo
Roosevelt
Vermont
United States
Hay
President Shaffer Responds to McKinley Assassination Report
Pittsburg Sept 7 President Shaffer of the Amalgamated Association said he was much shocked by the report of President McKinley s attempted assassination and could not discuss strike matters under the present circumstances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Shaffer
Amalgamated Association
McKinley
Emperor William Invites Chun to Autumn Maneuvers
Berlin dispatch says Emperor William invited Prince Chun to witness the autumn maneuvers in Dantzic, as reported by Anzeiger Zeitung. The invitation highlights ongoing military preparedness and international interest in China's royal visitor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Anzeiger Zeitung
Dantzic
William
Prince Chun
Would Settia out of Court
Constantinople reports the porte seeks direct understanding with French claimants opposing the Ottoman government as a step to resolve the dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Settia
Constantinople
The
Porte
Emperor William's Expitious Audience With Prince Chun in Potsdam
The Berlin audience for Prince Chun of the Chinese expiation mission featured a formal, restrained ceremony. Emperor William seated, crape on uniform, and a later tea on an island amid solemn ritual conveyed the display of expiation. The envoy showed marked agitation during the throne room address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
William
Prince Chuan
Potsdam
Garde du Corps
Prince Chun
Emperor Williams
Orangerie
Expiotory Mission
Spree
Hussars
Lokal Anzeiger
End of Strike Near as Labor Leaders Meet in New York
A peace conference on the great steel strike gathers in New York at the United States Steel office. Participants include Charles Schwab, Samuel Gompers, John Mitchell, Prof. Jenks, R M Bailey, and Harry White. Gompers and Mitchell request the talks on behalf of President Shafter and the Amalgamated association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
United States Steel Corporation
Charles M. Schwab
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
John Mitchell
United Mine Workers’ Association
Prof
Jenks
The
Industrial Commission
R. M. Bailey
Civic Federation
Harry White
Garment Workers’ Association
Theodore J. Shaffer
Amalgamated Association
Messrs
Easley
White
Mr. Schwab
Prince Chun Visits Mausoleum and Pays Respects
In Potsdam on September 5 Prince Chun visited the mausoleum at YFrienden kirche and laid wreaths on the tombs of the Emperor and Empress Frederick. He met Emperor William at noon with royal princes and court officials. The prince read a letter written in yellow ink to the emperor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chan Oails
Potsdam
Prince Chun
Yfriendenkirche
Frederick
Emperor William
Baron von Richthofen
Also Mentioned on This Page
Strine
Absentees—Association
Pres
Sam
South Omaha
Roosevelt AT Helm
Chun
Kaiser
von Ketteler
Chow
Conference of Labor Leaders and Steel
Seaston
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!