Blockade of La Guaira as Anglo German tensions rise
Reports from Puerto Cabello and Caracas describe British and German warships bombarding Puerto Cabello and blockading La Guaira. The fortress Libertador at Castillo Libertador was shelled, with casualties limited and the fortress largely demolished. Venezuelan officials warn of looming conflict, while Caracas residents fear foreign intervention and government leaders debate steps amid Allied pressure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Puerto Cabello
Dee
Charybdis Ac
Erhiséer Vineta
Port Solsna
Wihertador
Charybdin
Ma’ Tinea
Thas
Great Britain
Germany
Venezuela
Lituriadur
la Guaira
London
Willematad
Curacao
Daily Mail
Caracas
Caweity
Howan
Wash
Netoa
Vanezuela
Provident
Castro
Saturny
Amkanie
Warhingrog
Bown
Puerto Cabella
Armotre
Minster Fluwon
Venesuntan
State Department
Secratory
Delis
United States Influences Tariff Talks In Reichstag
Berlin dispatch reports a heated tariff debate in the Reichstag with majority lawmakers hinting that American terms could shape future treaties. Dr Haasche asserts the US is the model for favorable clauses, urging thorough revision of treaties to secure concessions. Bandago De Chile notes open exposition with President Resco present. Lieutenant Colonel Foster named military attaché in Washington. Cardinal Martinelli backs Regi Canavan as coadjutor bishop of Pittsburgh. Marseilles strike disrupts traffic but no serious order disturbances. Nord gains troops in Port au Prince with potential bid for presidency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Eneny
United States
America
Ianache
Beutucha Tages Zeitung
Orga
Paascha
Rogas
Haasche
Mont Favre
Bandago de Chile
Resco
London
H. J. Foster
Royal Engineers
Guernsey
Washington
Rome
Martinelli Bau
Congregation of the Propaganda
J. FP. Regi Canavan
J. P. Regie Canavan
Pittsboro
Parle
Marspillea Bag
Priday
Port Au Prince
Hayti
Alexis Nord
Mayt Yontertiny
Nord
Bia
Train Wreck At Brookfield Injures and Kills Men
Brookfield Mo Dec 15 The wreck on the Hannibal and St Joseph railroad near this city early yesterday morning yielded several recovered bodies and unknown identities. Names recovered include James Murphy road master Arthur Hyatt and Thomas Ainsworth bridge men. Conductor Thomas Phelan engineer W Goode and others were injured. The Brookfield wrecking train was en route to a prior freight wreck when the bridge failed under the engine and train plunged into the water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brookfield
Hannibal and St. Joseph
James Murphy
Arthur Hyatt
Thomas Ainsworth
Wil Dle
Dull Week in House as Militia Reorg and Contagion Bill Put Forward
Washington dates outline a quiet week with no fixed program in the House. The militia reorganization bill faces daily consideration, while the contagion disease prevention measure for livestock is set for Tuesday. Senate debates on statehood for New Mexico and Arizona continue with speeches by Dillingham, Nelson, Burnham, Kean, and Beveridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
van Wiegseed
Henntor Proctor
United States
Dilingyham
Senate
New Mexico
Arizona
Bia
Sewell
New Jersey
Nelson
Committee On Territories
Dillingham
Burnham
Kean
Beveridge
m/l
Acton
Penrose
Agricultural Department
New England
House
District of Columbia
Secretary of Agriculture
Pacific cable landing celebrated with champagne
San Francisco on December 15 Ivelle Gage daughter of California governor christened the Pacific cable at shore end with a champagne bottle breaking. The ceremony inaugurated a new era for Pacific coast commerce as the shore end linked land to Honolulu. Nearly 40 000 spectators witnessed ideal weather and a calm sea, with the event marked by the deaths of an engineer and a fireman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
John W. Mackay
Pacific
Theas
Ivelle Gage
LaGage
California
Pacific Coast
Whore End
Honolulu
Two Dead and Dozens Hurt in Lake Erie Waterworks Explosion
An explosion in a waterworks tunnel 100 feet below Lake Erie's surface injured multiple workers and killed at least two men, Rudner and another, while burning many others. Names include William Runde and James Oneran among the injured. cause suspected as a spark from joining electric wires igniting accumulated gas. Local responders searched the scene as authorities investigate the disaster near Rochester and Canton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clerntasa
iBatanthy
Ewe' Ottiars
Water Works
Lake Eris Yestertay
Rochester
N.Y
Reed
Gamerriel
Arther Belew Canton
William Runde
Brooktins Civanginver
James Oneraan
Williamasown
Edward Inglesox
Cleveland
Pater Marlin
Henry
Kaptoar
Canton
John Powers
Clevelunit
Albert Arnot
Ernest Burns
Rudner
Wother Ware
Mrs Ulysses S Grant Dies in Washington
Mrs Ulysses S Grant widow of President Grant died at her Washington residence last night from heart failure after years of valvular heart disease aggravated by bronchitis. She was 76 and was with her daughter Nelle Grant Sartoris at the time. other relatives had been summoned but were out of the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Mra
Trysans S. Grant
President Grant
Moma
Murdered Track Walker Found With Skull Crushed
Lancaster pa Dec 15 two colored men found Jacob Bostick a track walker aged 36 living at Balubridee tying on the railroad half a mile from Lancaster with his skull crushed He was alive until the coroner's inquest then died The body showed evidence of murder and the men who found him reported the crime to quarry workers who arrived later Police are pursuing two suspects for the homicide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Bostick
Lancaster
Pennsylvania Railroad
Balubridee
Bostick
Polvin
Foreign news briefs from Lanilan and beyond
Dec 16 reports from Lanilan note education reform in the Meir region, while Pekin announces Lieutenant General Mies will depart Yokohama to arrive December 26 for guard inspection. A Berlin dispatch suggests Chancellor von Buelow may be elevated to prince by Emperor Wilhelm. Delegation leader General Martino Gomez sought to end prosecutions against certain miners linked to a strike. The court martial for oilier Réwin IF Glenn calls Generals Chatte and Brown to testify on campaign orders in Samar. The Dominican Republic discusses West Indian public works with the British consul to curb British interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lanilan
Meir
St Lords
Pekin
Marana
Martino Gomer
Waite
Yalme Yestur Day
Ronaidar
Politi
Turbulent Kingston unrest disrupts Electric Ward protests
Disruptions and clashes amid protests over municipal electrification raise alarms in Kingston. Reports describe disturbances, charges, and counteractions as crowds confront authorities near the arsenal area. Meanwhile authorities claim unrest began with agitation and rapid mobilization, while other reports note elections and political figures tied to the wider turmoil. In Port An Prince and other locations, military and civic leaders respond to the disorder.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Hingis
New York
Dentists
Tostis Witlbat
Dr, Hilg
Seay Allendang Bio Phone
Clarksburg
Sturm & GO
Main Street
Pturebires
Black Cat
West Virginia
Sarksburg
Rittenhouse, Rand
Pos
Rene Saltatsciorniy
Jem St
W, Va
Ales B. Wilson
United Btalen
United
General Foreign News
Toledo
Edward Hagaon
St. Patrick's Church
Ireland
Father Haantn
Guthrie
Okla
Wyman
Bacwad Pox Indias Agency
Oklahoma
Mapdie
Greenthup
Manor
Deaver Hron
HL. Greer
J. L McMeas
Wiimerding
Proctor
THE
Pacific Cable
Chinapeehe and Ohio
wWhitegmb
Threran
Centreville
Brom Potter War
Otiera Dettoualy
Lake Erie
Ulysses S. Grant
Mitchell Han
Indianapolis
Becreary Wilson
United Mine
emMenra
Ho Pxtiona
Ieway
Iembare
Sereton
Mitchell
Reading
Philadelphia and Renting
Dany
Vico Transporting Cos
Huntington W.va
Chan, Glarx
Norfolk and Western Railway
Kinetall
Glusa Ntone
Mongea
Der
Opallin Uy Works
Wight
Fred Dur
William Linsming
JobatAns
Youtsstown
Payton Hiscuit Company
Shaw
Baltimore
Alexan der Shaw
Janenrille
Rebacco Watuhukan
Insaph
Stewarty
Es Goods
Santa Claus
T.J. Lynch
Ety
Nelal Hordor
Cottrell & Hopkins, Real Estate and Insurance
Court Street
Clarksburg, W
Dntares Vie Laullis
Slarksburs
Clarkslure Installment Company
Lmnge
Clarksburg Installment Co
Walker Nous
Wallis Grocery
Glarksburg Tailoring
Harry R. Smith
Kingston
Wlucynte
Port An Prine
Cirmert
M. Penete
Tormey
Ted Ak
Coape
Old City
Arlinguof
Henorrhagy
Seale
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!