Venezuela Seizure Case Over Asphalt Firm Draws British Interest
The Venezuelan government cites alleged noncompliance by the New York and Bermudez Asphalt Co. with concession terms. UK holdings of about 1 million dollars in the company’s bonds give Britain potential intervention rights. State Dept officials plan to protest the court seizure and seek further details on Venezuelan law before advancing.
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Venezuela
Aerk and
Tirmideg Asphalt Company
State Department
Lowen
Caracas
Bowensey
Venewelin
Mnphit
Marest
Romp Iy
Powenl
Vonguel
New York
Bermides
Garner
John Osert Moore
John D Traits
York
Bermudez
Atus Looms
Odros
Soukh
Trimsdid
Britain
England
Bowen
No German Ultimatum on Venezuelan Payments
Berlin denies Caracas report that Germany demanded immediate interest payments under the 1980 protocol. Venezuelan chargé d’affaires Pulido says Venezuela has paid all obligations and has heard nothing from Caracas about any demand.
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Venezuela
Berlin
Foreign Office
Caracas
Herbert W Hawen
New York
Pulido
Washington
Notices of Marriage and Death Appear in The WasI Paper
Public notices announce marriage and death items inserted in The Wasi paper. Readers may apply to view simular notices with no extra charge for either paper or telegraph services across listed cities and newspapers including New York Times and Courier.
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Wasi
Ipeer
York
Gurald
Courier Cincins
Petants Leger, Rites
Misseapolis
Cliveland Plain Healer
Licensed To Marry Aboard In Washington Wedding Notice
A jumble of names and places outlines marriages and notices from Philadelphia and nearby areas. It lists individuals tied to July and August events, with references to residences and family connections, and notes a marriage license and estate matters.
Health Office Record Deaths From Vr Mets Fmlesp
Fragmented obituary list noting many ages and places including Joop Yu 47 near Aqueaud, Mary LD 33 jours, George Thomas 102, Norman Turner 3 eas, Pav Tro and Emergencs Hosp 3 eas, Mendota apts 8 yeas, plus various hospital references and locations, reflecting a community death notice page with scattered details.
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Joop Yu
Vr Mets
Eta
Wwe
Hamani
Aqueaud
Tewerd
Roelogs
Joop
Joop & WaMahon
G/ Weaver
Sibler
P Winslow Mendota
Apts
Gen Keller Killed In Action At Motien Pass
Gen Keller a 54 year old former governor of Ekaterinostaf and commander of the Second Siberian army division died in action during the war. He served in three Russo Turkish campaigns and commanded the Imperial Rifle Regiment in 1887. Once a favored confidant of the imperial family, Keller wore a gray beard and khaki. He possessed the Military Order of St George cross as his only decoration. He was repulsed in two attacks on Motien Pass on July 4 and July 17.
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Count Keller
Siberian
Ekaterinostatf
Keller
Imperial Rifle Regiment
Corps of
Imperial Pages
Motien Pass
Transport fleet reshaped as Russian ships shift for government service
Reports claim no volunteer fleet transits to the Dardanelles will occur soon but vessels now in the Black Sea are under government orders. Three large ships from the Russian Steam Navigation Co have been repurposed for coal transport outside the Black Sea, with Otto Hadlof named commander of the transport fleet.
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London
Washington Post
Sebastopol
Dardanelles
Black Sea
Euxime
Russian Steam Navigation Company
Otto Had~lof
Odessa
Petersburg
Tragic Soldier Suicide Reported by Times Correspondent
A Times Russian correspondent recounts a detachment at Peterhoff where a soldier leapt under a moving engine, beheading himself. An eye witness at Schlosseburg says three more troops ordered to the front later took their own lives.
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Ondon
The
Times
East
Peterhoff
Schlosseburg
Arabia on Trial as Cargo Sparks Seizure Debate
Russian prize court at Vladivostok investigates the Hamburg American steamer Arabia after its cargo was deemed potentially contraband. Owners and master objected to loading, while American charterers defend the action as unlikely to meet seizure. Russian press notes contrasting views and recalls actions in 1812 and the Civil War.
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Times
Washington
Berlin
Vladivostok
Arabia
Admirl Jesser
Yokohama
St Petersburg
Japal
Hanburg-American Line
Associated Press
Ug 1
Foreign Office
Raye
Novoeremya
Mwisig
Novoa Vremva
Novoe Vremi3a
Cruisers to Scour Sea in Russian Pacific Squadron Move
St Petersburg reports preparations for the second Russian Pacific Squadron under Rear Admiral Enquist to depart Cronstadt within three days. Don and Ural auxiliary cruisers, two torpedo boats, and other converted merchantmen may follow. A false claim of a bombing at Neva yards is denied. Japanese fear Korea uprising amid land distribution plans for colonists.
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St. Petersburg
En- Quist
Cronstadt
Dan
Ural
Copenhagen
St Petersburg
Smolensk
Neva
M von Plehve
Frederickshaven Island
Jutland
Don
Skaw Cape Skagen
Qde
Cabinet for Russia Urges Responsible Ministry in Press Debate
St Petersburg reports on August 1 as M Souvorin calls for a responsible cabinet amid wide debate. Reaction from Prince Mestchersky and others grows. Souvorin argues joint ministry control will curb chaos and free the press. He envisions a ministerial president and greater criticism under the Emperor.
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St Petersburg
M. Souvorin
Novas Vremya
Prince Mestchersky
Grazhdanin
M Souverin
Souverin
Peter the Great
Europe
Alexander II
M Witte
Exciting naval fight as Japanese gunboats aid sinking destroyer
Tokyo reports Admiral Togo describes four Japanese gunboats entangled by a mine during sweeping near Tung-wang-tao. One gunboat drifted under Russian cannonade at Shensen Point. Captain Hirose rescued the disabled vessel, then attacked by a Russian torpedo boat destroyer. After an hour of combat both gunboats were freed, but Hirose’s vessel suffered two hits. three crewmen were killed and ten wounded. Russian destroyer’s funnels are visible off Shensen Point.
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Tokyo
Togo
Tung-wang-tao
Shensen Point
Hirose
Hirosa
Japanese Government Refuses to Recognize Indianapolis Reporter
The Japanese government through American Minister Griscom orders the return of Hector Fuller passes from the Indianapolis News special war correspondent who had filed reports from Port Arthur and back. Fuller sailed from Tokyo to San Francisco as passports were demanded since he had been in Russian territory and within Russian lines, under constant Japanese espionage on return to Oaefoo from Port Arthur.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Griscom
Hector Fuller
Indianapolis News
Port Arthur
Attitude of Finland Declaration on Finland Russia Sabotage
The Finnish National Alliance in the United States issues a public declaration protesting Russian rule in Finland. It states no respectable Finn supports the current regime, condemns the suppression of civil rights, education, and orderly government, and rejects any forced approval of the Russian-supplied “congress” as unlawful. It emphasizes Finland cannot be responsible for actions of a future congress while conditions remain despotism.
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New York
Finnish National Alliance of
United States
Finland
Russia
Letter From Andree Reports North Pole Balloon Attempt
Dispatches from Christiana Norway Aug 1 say a Norwegian whaler found a letter from Prof Andree north of Spitsbergen dated 18 percent The letter text is not disclosed Andree left Spitsbergen in a balloon July 11 1897 intending to cross the north pole He has not been heard from since.
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Christiana
Norway
Spitsbergen
Andree
A. Andree
North Pole
Water Coolers and Filters Combined for Sale
A listing describes combination water coolers and filters, emphasizing integrated units that blend filtration with cooling capabilities. Buyers are offered multi function models suitable for offices or communal spaces.
Campbell Bannerman Moves to Censure Liberal Cabinet
In the House of Commons Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman moved to censure the cabinet over Liberal-Unionist council actions on July 14. Joseph Chamberlain defended his stance on colonial preference while Balfour, Lansdowne, and Selborne defended government policy. The motion failed 288 to 210 as Balfour avoided endorsing Chamberlain’s call for a colonial representatives conference.
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Henry Campbell- Bannerman
Chamberlain
Balfour
London
House of Commons
Henry Campbell-Bannerman
Liberal-Unionist Council
Joseph Chamberlain
Lyttelton
Lansdowne
Lard Selborne
Admiralty
Mr. Balfour
Mr Chamberlain
Victory for government in French departmental elections
Paris reports that the general departmental council elections yielded a government victory. The result reinforces the view that France remains focused on local and personal interests rather than purely theoretical political questions. The ministry gains strength, with the notable exception of the coming income tax reform to be presented by M. Rouviler at the next session.
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Washington
Pasat
Paris
France
M Rouviler
Vienna Teamsters Strike Shakes Industry
Ten thousand Vienna teamsters walked out on August 1 causing broad demoralization across many trades. Public disruption grew as water cart and garbage wagon drivers joined the strike demanding higher wages and an eleven hour day. Early protests blocked wagons and led to numerous arrests as clashes with non strikers occurred. In separate dispatch, Paris reported the Sultan of Morocco appointing Capt Fournier to command Moorish police in Tangier with French government agreement.
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Vienna
Tangier
Paris
Morocco
Capt Fournier
Personal letter touts Swamp-Root kidney remedy
A reader from Melrose Massachusetts reports dramatic recovery from kidney trouble after using Swamp-Root. The letter claims full restoration of health, and urges others to try the product, offering free samples and noting available fifty cent and one dollar bottle sizes. The missive identifies Dr Kimer's Swamp-Root and Binghamton NY as the address on every bottle.
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Cottage St
Melrose
Mass
C Richardson
Educational Information Bureau catalogues list and notices
The Post's Educational Information Bureau in Washington reports catalogues now on file from numerous schools colleges and seminars across the country including Georgetown William and Mary Columbian University Catholic University of America West Point Virginia Military Institute Mount Vernon and more. The Vermont district Nominating meeting featured C O Strieby of Davis elected without opposition at Keyser at 1 o'clock this afternoon.
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Bureau of Educational Information
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Washington, D. C
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Emerson Institute
Wood's Commercial College
Tanner's Business College
Bpencerian Business College
Gonzaga College
Gonzaga Preparatory School
Bt. Jo College
Georgetown Colleg
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Georgetown Law School
Georgetown Medical School
Columbian University College
Columbian University Medical School
Columbian University School of Jurisprudence and
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Catholic University of America
Berlitz School of Language
National Law School
the Drillery
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Olney
Fairmont Seminary
Bristol
Episcopal
Washington Seminary
Army and Navy
Mount Vernon
Chevy Chase
Washington School
Frienda
Misa Wallach
University School
Gueston Institute
Virginia
Virgini Cluster Springs
Temperance Industrial Institute
Co-operative Female School
Stonewall Jatkeon Institute
College of William and Mary
Randolph Macon
Wandbury Forest School
University College of Medicine
Mary Baldwin Seminary
Roanoke College
Valley Female College
Danville Military Academy
Fauquier Institute
Pantops Academy
West Point Seminary
Virginia Theological Seminary
Manavsas Institute
Washington-Lee University
Blythedale School
Fredericksbn . College
Fishbourne Military School
Woodlawn Seminary
Leachewood Seminary
Keyser
C. O Strieby
Davis
Davis at Parkersburg for West Virginia convention
Ex Senator Henry G Davis Democratic vice presidential nominee arrives Parkersburg at 10 30 pm to greet a cheering party of West Virginia Democrats preparing for the state convention. He plans to address the gathering Wednesday after brief talks with leading local politicians.
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Washington Post
Parkersburg
W Va
Henry G. Davis
Elkins
West Virginia
Jonn T McGraw
Davis
Col
Thomas B Davis
WANTS ORIGINAL BILLS MAJORITY DEFEAT IN SENATE
A broad coalition of Republicans and Democrats halted a state tax on deeds as the majority faction split to back a minority amendment. The vote on the deed tax was adjourned after Republican leader Robinson failed to delay, while Parkersburg prep for a state convention with several candidates, including Lemuel Via and Parkersburg mayor Alen Murdoch, seeking nomination.
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Washington
Charleston
House
Schillings
Boone County
Committee On Taxation and Finance
Tax Commission
Senate
Kenney
Reynolds
Mineral
Semis
Campbell
Robinson
Parkersburg
Washingon
W. Va
Lemuel R. Via
William R. Hearst
West Virginia
Alen C. Murdoch
Parkersbure
D C. Castro
Carlin
Sutton
Holly G. Armstrong
Ripley
Toxtell
Barnes Nominated by Acclamation in First District
Fairmont West Virginia August 1 Democratic Congressional convention of the First district nominated J Walter Barnes of Fairmont by acclamation for Congress. Owen S McKinney placed the nominee, seconded by W M Kincaid. Horner and Martin also listed before the convention. Wetzel County gave 21 votes to Barnes and Martin withdrew, making Barnes’ nomination unanimous.
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Washington Post
Fairmont
W Va
J. Walter Barnes
Congress
Owen S. McKinney
Mr. Barnes
W. M Kincaid
Cameron
Thomas R Horner
Lewis
Fred T. Martin
Wetzel County
Barnes
Martin
Death of George F. Clay Navy Midshipman in New London
George Francis Clay of Grand Rapids, a Annapolis Class of 1907 member, died of pneumonia after being ill for about a week aboard the monitor Florida in New London harbor. His service at First Congregational Church followed by a crewed wake with ten warships in port. Also notes Mark H. Barnum of Wausau, a lawyer and editor, died after a short illness at seventy. he served in the State Assembly in 1393 and two years in the Union Army.
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Annapolis
New London
Conn
George Francis Clay
Grand Rapids
Mach
Annapolis Naval Academy
Clay
Florida
First Congregational Church
Wausau
Wis
Mark H. Barnum
Barnum
Car and Team Collision Near Ninth and B Streets
A man named Redmond, driving a wagon for E B Adams & Co., attempted to cross a streetcar track in front of an Anacostia line car at Ninth and B streets northwest yesterday. The motorman braked but could not avoid impact. The wagon was hurled, the tongue broke off, Redmond fell headfirst to the pavement, suffered a head wound, a shoulder bruise, and a brain concussion per Emergency Hospital physicians.
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Arthur Neameng
Ueery Univer
E. B. Adams & Co
Pennsylvania Avenue
Ninth and
B Streets
Anacostia Line
Redmond
Imergency Hospital
Protest Over Canal Port Location Strains Panama Ties
Panama protests to the State Department over the Isthmian Canal Commission plan for a new customs port near Panama City. Officials fear loss of customs revenue and trade diversion, risking political stability as retail traders warn of impact on workers and provisioning for canal labor. The dispute centers on customs jurisdiction, post office sites, and potential legislation after a visit by Senor Obaldia and secretary Mr Arosamena. Acting Secretary Look says the issue may wait for the commission’s return and state mediation.
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Legation
Arosamena
State Department
Isthmian Canal Commission
Canal Strip
Panama
Canal Commission
Colon
Lee
Commission
Ma~goon
Secretary of State
Washington
Congress Plans Isthmus Visit To Panama Committees
President Roosevelt met with Representative Hepburn to discuss a plan for the Interstate and Foreign Commerce Committee to visit the Isthmus of Panama between election day and December. Senators Hopkins and Hepburn support a joint Senate and House tour to examine governance and conditions in the American zone with executive backing.
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Roosevelt
William P Hepburn
Interstate and Foreign Commerce Committee
House
Congress
Col Hepburn Long
Hopkins
Interoceanic Canals Committee
Senate
White House
Col Hepburn
Isthmus
Norfolk
Colon
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