History of a Week News Briefs From Across Regions
A Port of Spain dispatch reports a German merchant's oath claiming the Venezuelan warship Restaurador flew an American flag to reach Ciudad Bolivar and bombard the city causing deaths and property damage amid foreign coexistence protests. Battles, espionage, and public notices across the Americas and Europe are sketched with incidents from battles on the Isthmus to editor trials and a Moros campaign setback.
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Port of Spain
Trinidad
Ciudad Bolivar
Venezuela
Restaurador
Orinoco River
Fort Wayne court house praised as national architectural gem
A detailed description extols Allen County Court House as a monumental blend of Doric Ionic and Corinthian styles. The piece highlights its 270 by 134 foot footprint, 225 foot dome height, extensive marble interiors, open rotunda, and portraits in relief of Washington and other leaders.
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Court House
Allen County
Washington
Board of Health
Commissioners' Court
Andere
Dedication of Allen County Court House in Fort Wayne
Enormous crowds witnessed the dedication of the Allen County Court House in Fort Wayne Indiana with W Bourke Cochran delivering the dedicatory oration. The event included a city band program and remarks by James M Barrett and Col Robert S Robertson. The telegram announced President Roosevelt’s illness preventing a visit. The benediction followed with prayers for the President and the people.
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Allen County Court House
Fort Wayne
Ind
United State
Allen County
W. Bourke Cochran
United States
Court House Square
C. B. Orff
Board of County Commissioners
James M. Barrett
Court House
Charles McCullnch
Robert S. Robertson
W. Bourke Coechran
Indiana
Cochran
Foster
Roosevelt
Moffat
First Presbyterian Church
Strange Fatalities Trail Presidents Tours
A lurid claim asserts fatal incidents followed U S presidents on tours. The piece cites McKinley era events and a string of illnesses and accidents during Roosevelt's presidencies, suggesting repeated misfortune as presidential trips unfolded.
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McKinley
Buffalo Exposition
Roosevelt
H Ness
Roosevelt Speech Urges a Strong Navy for National Power
President Roosevelt’s Logansport address defends a robust navy as essential to national strength. The speech, originally planned for Milwaukee, argues for prudent tariff policy, party unity, and decisive action on defense and economic reform. The Indianapolis remarks frame the Spanish War legacy and the choice between great success or failure on the world stage.
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Logansport
Roosevelt
Milwaukee
Crean City
Yelley Os
Ff Alathessyn
Edfustin O
Partiaia Inquirs
Etien
Tomlinson Hall
Indianapolis
Not Likely to Resume Tour, Says Cortelyou
Secretary Cortelyou stated the President had not discussed any future date to continue the interrupted trip. He expressed cautious hope the tour could proceed as planned if circumstances allow.
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Cortelyou
Congress
Cortelyo
Nature of Tile Operation on President Roosevelt
The report details a swellings and abscess on the calf above the ankle after a Pittsfield accident. Doctors Geo, Oliver and colleagues performed aspiration to remove pus. They note the procedure is simple and painful mainly due to inflammation.
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Geo
Oliver
Roosevelt
Pittsfield
Monroe doctrine and navy strength in early policy talk
The text discusses the need for a strong navy over a large regular army, arguing that training and long preparation are essential for ships and crews. It emphasizes backing the Monroe doctrine with deeds, not words, and notes conditions for war and the importance of preparedness. It also reports Judge Durand’s withdrawal as Michigan governor candidate due to paralysis and Postmaster General Payne seeking $12 million for rural free delivery, with prior years and deficits noted.
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Serether
Kaeser
Michican
George TH. Durand
Flint
Mich
Tina
Justin R. Whiting
Democratic State Central Committee
Bir
Michigan
Detroit
George H. Durand
Payne
Cangrena
Uly
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Cincinnati
Salazar
Inter Fle
War Department
Chafers
John J. Pershing
Maciu
Pershing
Camp Vickers
Winchester
Tenn
E. Stobinsor
News-Journal
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Robinson
Hanks
New York
Herlin
Tashkent
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Kashgar
Turkestan
Astyn
Jangi
Aksakaitehe
Berlin
Charlemagne Tower
Russia
Mr. White
Germany
White
State Department
Foreign Office
Lake Michigan
Necro Murdlrer
Lewis Russell
Perry Stout
Stout
Princeton
Penientiary
Pittsburg, Hessemer and Lake Erie
Pardoe
Temple Theatre
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William Evans
South Bend
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Free Masons
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Durbin
Mr. Foster
Citizens’ Committee
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President Roosevelt
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