Delayed Negotiations Over Venezuelan Claims Stir Britain Germany
Abington February reports a resumed negotiation with Britain over the Venezuelan claims, with Mr Bowen opposing a plan to pay 27 600 and apply 30 percent of artefacts revenues to cover 50 000. Disagreements arise from alleged preferential treatment and German foreign office misunderstandings.
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Abington
Bowentseni Weayorige
Germany
Italy
Foreign Office
Baron von Sternburg
Putrie Cabelto
Ly Gnayra
Bowen
Berlin
Iit
Venezuelan protest cites Curacao base and international law
From New York Feb 12 Senor Myera son the Venezuelan consul precepts to the Dutch government at Willemstad Curacao. He states the ship belonged to the Venezuelan waters and claims Curacao as a base for operations under international law. Venezuelan officials argue neutral rights favor strong nations and international law is weak for small states.
Salvador Company Seeks $600000 From Blockholders
Bai Francisco reports the Salvador Commercial company, backed by Oakland stake holders, pressing a $600,000 claim against Salvador and the related Pacific squadron funds due next month. The dispute centers on a sale and ensuing actions as the cantrel American re ekie region nears Turbulent activity.
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Salvador
Bai Francisco
Salvador Commercial Company
Pester
Eattaleis
Oskland
Weet
Pacific Squadron
Glin
German Navy versus American fleet in late 19th century science
Harper's Weekly notes Germany's larger battleship fleet and many vessels in classes like armored cruisers protected cruisers and torpedo boats. It compares counts with U S ships and describes the Braunschweig class battleship launched, 398.62 feet long with 13 200 ton displacement and 18 knot speed, carrying 660 crew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
United States
Harper's Weekly
Iq Coast Defenders
Device to Aid Engineers Prevents Disasters by Signals
A Brooklyn electrical engineer patents a three channel signal device that integrates with the semaphore system to display a red light, audible whistle, and brake actuation on the locomotive. It ensures signaling even in fog or darkness and can stop a train if the engineer is incapacitated. A large railway system is considering adoption.
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Westfett
Brooklyn
West- Held
N. J
New York
Philadelphia Public Ledger and Times
War on Long Island Mosquitoes Aims at April Survey
A New York government plan led by Milton Whitney and Henry Weeks targets Long Island marshes to drain breeding grounds and curb malaria. Secretary Wilson and officials will survey the island on April 1, with maps from Ernest Lederle guiding efforts. The campaign seeks reclamation of wetlands for agriculture and elimination of mosquitos along the north shore.
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Milton Whitney
Bureau of Soils
Department of Agriculture
Long Island
Way
New York Commercial Advertiser
Frione
Shortlé Improvement Association
Henry Chiy Weeks
North Store Improvement Association
Commony
Mosquito” Weeks
Petroteuta
North Shore Improvement Association
United Government
Long Taland
Weeks
North Shore Inment Association
Wilson
Washington
Bureau of Soil
L. C. Howard
Wilson Haa
Whitney
New York
Ernest Lederle
Board of Health
Ben
New York City
Redamp
Sputnik Tate
Anophelen
Broewtinge Ieee Ata
Manhattan Bridge Plan Reveals Four Steel Towers
Commissioner Gustave Lindenthal disclosed new Manhattan bridge plans featuring four perpendicular steel towers on each river span. The design aims to allow towers to rise with temperature changes and include top structures and stairways connecting towers to street level for easier access to the rail lines.
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Weest
Gustave Lindenthal
Manhattan Bridge
New York Commercial Advertiser
Burg Bridge
Lie
Tour Polity
Giant Cedric ocean liner arrives after maiden voyage
The Cedric, largest White Star liner built by Harland & Wolff Belfast, arrives after maiden voyage. At 700 feet long and 75 feet wide with 21000 tons gross, she carries 335 crew and 2250 passengers across three classes, featuring advanced ventilation, electric lighting, and luxury first class facilities.
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White Star Steamship Company
Cedric
York
Belfast
Harland & Waltz
Eas Cedric
Ahip
Liquor Injunctions and Court Actions In North Dakota
North Dakota happenings report liquor injunctions at Bismarck and Langden along with a midnight closing of a local establishment. A carload of beer taken under writ of replevin remains missing. officials expect further action. Mrs. Oliver of Lisbon, president of the state federation of women’s clubs, visited Mayville for meetings with the Young Women’s league and Women’s club events.
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Oliver
Mayville
Lisbon
State Federation of Women’ Elube
J. S. Boyum
Young Women's League
Langdon Man Found Dead in Colorado City Room
John Earnhardt of Langdon North Dakota was found dead in a Colorado City room with a gunshot to the head. Daniel McDonald of Langdon claimed Barnhardt killed himself, but he was arrested on suspicion of murder. the coroner ruled death by own action. McDonald and Paul traveled from Langdon to Colorado four weeks earlier.
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Langdon
Colorado
John Earnhardt
N. D
Colorado City
Colo
Daniel McDonald
Alsa
McDonald
Barnhardt
Paul
New Glasgow
Nova Scotia
Fargo Water Bond Proposal Likely to Fail
Legal authorities report Fargo cannot fund a lake water project within existing bonds and will require special legislation. The artesian and Minnesota spring waters are preferred by many, while drinking water use is limited to those who can afford the higher costs.
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Fargo
Minnesota Lakes
Minnesota
State College seeks 15000 toward farm experiment funding
The state agricultural college asks lawmakers to provide 15000 for experiments benefiting farmers. Five thousand would build needed facilities at the Wigeley substation and one thousand would establish a Dickinson substation to study grass growth if approved. Three Fargo conventions set for February 1820 include Northwestern implement dealers hardware men and grocers with many delegates, followed by a southern trip to New Orleans and St. Augustine.
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State Agricultural College and Experiment Station
Wigeley
Dickinson
Legislative Assembly
Fargo
Northwestern Implement Dealers
New Orleans
St. Augustine
Senator Crane Backs Antitrust Bill Against Beef Trust
In the state Senate Senator Crane introduced an antitrust measure drafted by the National Live Stock Association. The bill targets possibly unlawful beef-trust operations but prohibits restraint of trade and has drawn consideration from Governor White who supports regulation of trusts and combinations.
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Beef Trust
Crane
State Senate
National Live Stock Agsociation
White
Great Northern Official Quietly Replaced
The text notes a retirement of John F Stevens from a top post at the Great Northern Railway and mentions a renewal involving Stevens. The message indicates a change in leadership and a response of some significance to the railway community.
Farmer Peter Byerts Kills Himself at Kindred
A 40 year old farmer, Peter Byerts, committed suicide at Kindred by shooting himself with a 44 Colt revolver. The incident occurred as a southbound passenger arrived at the platform. the man reportedly faced his act from the coach platform and died.
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Peter Byerts
Mneinty
Atatom
Discovery of Hot Spring Near Cleveland Reported
A fragment reports a hot spring discovered near Cleveland with claims of military or utility significance and possible public interest. Details are unclear due to the damaged text, but the item notes the spring being near ground and possibly associated with an armed or guarded context.
Senate's sharp tangle blocks statehood and treaties
Washington February 12 The senate debates statehood compromise and several treaties. Republican leaders push the plan while Democrats resist. Lodge supports the Alaskan boundary treaty but a bloc may delay ratification. Morgan vows to push Panama treaty despite weak health as factions align along regional lines.
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Bhila
Quays Bentoratte
Washington
Senate
Congress
Quay
Remy
Lodge
South
Mississippi Valley
Cullom
Morgan
Favorable Finance Committee backs Aldrich loan bill
Washington Feb 13 The committee on finance reported a favorable view of Senator Aldrich’s bill allowing the secretary of the treasury to loan national banks funds on securities beyond government bonds and proposed a稚 amendment enforcing a lien on bank assets with deposits to secure public moneys while ensuring safekeeping securities are sold to pay debts, with city securities eligible for loans and a revised loan limit of ieb00.
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Washington
Committee On Finance
Aldrich
Secretary of the Treasury
United States
Morgan Addresses Senate on Mormon Influence and Utah Statehood
Washington February 12 After morning business the Senate passed a house bill and discussed Utah statehood. Senator Morgan spoke in favor of Senator Smoot and argued religion must remain free in America. He criticized attempts to use church influence against political rights and touched on canal projects and Colombian law.
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Washington
Wénate
Kix
Morgen
Consi
Tlenty
Bia
Morgan
Colombia
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PROM
Fesy
Asricditare
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Nimrods
White Star Line
J. B. Gordon
F. M
McKinney
Tex
Quantrell
Wills
Caddo
J. T
Bedford Forrest
Louis Globe
Iniversitie Leet
Gorden
Rds
North Dakota
Bismarck
Langden
Great Norther
Steyvona
Stevens
Wera
Cleveland
Couraging
Sundry
Clyil Ay Rlaworn
Bill Conalder
Grovvenor
Menageena
Dora
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