New York and Bermudez Asphalt Fight in Venezuela
The New York and Bermudez Asphalt Company accuses Venezuela’s government of conspiracy to seize its Bermudez Lake concession. It details decrees, court rulings, and the role of Warner Quinlan and other parties, noting Castro’s 1900 decrees and ongoing tensions as Minister Bowen cancels travel plans amid pending legal outcomes.
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New York and
Bermudez Company
Castro
Bowen
New York and Bermudez
Venezuela
State Department
Caracas
United States
Bermudes Asphalt Company
Horatio R. Hamilton
Rceceiver
Trinidad
Bermuda Lake
Hamilton
Bermudez
Bermudes
Howard Carner
High Federal
Felicidad
Warner-Quin *Lan Company
Syracuse
la Venezuelan
South Side
la Felicidad
Bermudez Lake
National Congress
Bland Mor
Warner-Quinlan Company
Bermudea Lake
Guances
Venesuelar
Carner
Direc
Matos
High Federal Court
Court of Cassation
Comft
Comft, Which Decided the “la Felicidad
Bermudgy Company
Warner Uinian Company
Carmen
Persecuted by Post Office Inspectors Over Cancelled Stamp
A description of I D Ruffin, a coal and oil lands dealer, jailed after being charged with using a postage stamp that had been canceled. He claims persecution by post office inspectors, saying he mailed a good stamp and that the arrest stems from an ongoing investigation into why his letter was not delivered. He cited a vital land tiles matter in McDowell County West Virginia and a delayed sale.
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United States
Taylor
FY Street
Ruffin
Seventh Street
First Precinct
Post Office
Post-Office
Carter B. Keene
McDowell County
W. Va
Bicycles Stolen by Boys in Juvenile Theft Case
Alfred Callaghan sixteen and Bernard Burns fourteen, both from Washington addresses, were arrested after stealing two bicycles near the city post office to ride to Baltimore. They were detained at the House of Detention pending Juvenile Court arraignment. The bikes belonged to Walter Dixon and James A Miney. A second case saw detectives arrest James Henry, thirty-two, for stealing a bicycle from J C Downing on July 9.
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Alfred Callaghan
New Jersey Avenue
Bernard Burns
D Street
City
Baltimore
Washington
Tyler
Burns
Callaghan
Walter Dixon
James A Miney
Trumbo
James Henry
J. C Downing
Hotel Status Questioned in Bankruptcy Case
Justice Stafford referred the Barten Company bankruptcy matter to Referee E McCalmont to take testimony on whether the hotel company falls within the Bankruptcy Act. If evidence shows coverage, the petition proceeds. otherwise the petition may be dismissed. The decision follows a judge’s written opinion presented before the testimony hearings.
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Justice Stafford
Barten Company
E . McCalmont
Stafford
Mosquitoes Under Suspicion at Key West Discovery
Passed Assistant Surgeon Gardiner reports to the Public Health and Marine Hospital Service the finding of Anopheles mosquitoes at Key West the first since malaria vanished. He calls it important due to the island's years of malaria immunity and notes prior searches failed to find this mosquito. Extermination measures are urged.
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Anopheles
Key West
Gardiner
Public Health and Marine Hospital Service
Procter Sues District for 10 000 Damages Over June Accident
Benny Procter filed a suit against the District of Columbia seeking 10000 for injuries allegedly suffered on June 1st when struck by a cart shaft while riding a streetcar driven by a District employee. Attorneys Franklin H. Mackey Campbell Carrington and J McD Carrington represent him in the action.
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Benny Procter
Franklin H. Mackey
Campbell Carrington
J. McD
Carrington
District of Columbia
Procter
Negress Held for Grand Larceny
Annie Tunsel a negro domestic arrested Saturday by Detective Cox Third precinct on the charge of stealing a diamond stud valued at 350 from former employer Morgan Me Bmerny a saloon keeper of Twenty fourth and C streets. She had a preliminary hearing in Police Court yesterday Judge Mishell held her in 800 bond to await grand jury action. Also from New York United States Minister to Brazil David Thompson and Mrs Thompson were aboard the steamer Byron from Brazil ports arriving there today.
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Annie Tunsel
Cox
Morgan Me
Bmerny
Twenty-fourth
Hell Annie
Minister Thompson
New York
David Thompson
United States
Branil
Thompson
Byron
Brazil
Evaded Accuser Names Not Forlorn In Brewery Union Dispute
The Central Labor Union confronted a letter from International Brewery Workers accusing members of grafters but refusing to name leaders. The issue was tabled after late-night debate as factions argued over investigations, court bel sarts, and public disclosure. Secretary Winslow announced no facts would be published.
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International Brewery Workers
Central Labor Union
Washington
Heurich
Winslow
Large Deed of Trust Recorded In Washington
A deed of trust securing 876168.94 dollars by Thomas E Wargamen and John Rident as trustees to George E Hamilton and Irving Williamson was recorded. It extends payment on several notes nearing maturity. The property includes parts of Woodley Park Pretty Prospect Woodley Wassgaman and Rigours addition and other deeds referenced. A separate 1898 deed from Waggaman and wife to Dr Daniel B Clarke for 917 F Street Northwest and 34 O Street Northwest was also recorded. Clarke, president of Franklin Insurance Co, stated the company has no interest in the transaction.
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Catholic University of America
Thomas E. Wargamen
John Rident
George E. Hamilton
Irving Williamson
Woodley Park
Pretty Prospect
Woodley
Wassgaman
City of Washington
Thomas E. Wagsaman
Daniel B. Clarke
O Street
F Street
Waggaman
Fugitive Captured After Exciting Flight on a Horse
A man borrowed another’s horse and carriage at Four and a half Street and Pennsylvania Avenue. Detective Mullen chased the rider on a bicycle, ending when he collided with a tree at Seventh and B streets. The suspect, Henry N Spottsweok, was arrested, released on $35 collateral, and to appear in Police Court.
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A. W Snyder
Pennsylvania Avenue
Snyder
Sixth Precinct
Mullen
Seventh
Henry N. Spottsweok
District Commissioners Buy Ground for Mary Emery Estate School Site
The District Commissioners paid 11610 for the west half of block 33 in Rose Dale and Isherwood subdivision, located on Benning Road near Nineteenth Street NE, totaling 61600 square feet at 2212 cents per foot. W E Wright acted as broker in the sale to the District. Articles of incorporation were filed for Ira H Johannes Company, National Co operative Loan and Investment Association, Pennsylvania Rapid Transit Construction Company, and Seeman Millican Mardi Gras and Festival Company. The Mardi Gras shows were delayed Monday due to damaged electric wires but resumed at 1:30 PM and will continue all week.
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Benning Road
Mary A. Emery
William V Cox
Matthew G. Emery
Rosedale
Isherwood
Nineteenth Street
W. E. Wright
Ira H. Johannes Company
Ira H Johannes
George A Redhead
John J. Prelier
National Co-operative Loan and Inveatment Association
Lorange G. Warfeld
L. J. Mc~ Gee
Albert J. Robinson
Pennsylvania Rapid Transit Construction Company
G. Lambert Lewis
L. Liebschuts
F. Liebschuts
Seeman-Millican
Runaway Horse Demolishes Letter Box at 35th and P Streets
A horse owned by Joseph Engla on Wisconsin Avenue NW bolted yesterday at Thirty fifth and P streets, striking and destroying a letter box. Engla, who sat in the wagon, was thrown clear and bruised, suffering painful injuries. The incident disrupts local mail service and prompts a safety check on horse handling in the area.
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Joseph Kenala
Wisconsin Avenue
Ekengla
Night Visit to the Zoo Reveals Afterhours Roar and Sleep
A keeper guides a lone visitor through the zoo by moonlight, noting seals, bears, hyenas, and the Bengal tiger in a rare nocturnal patrol. Lions, panthers, reptiles, and birds show muted activity while elephants, yaks, and bears rest quietly in their dens.
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Nist
Conaderaton
Ced
Keaper
Elephant House
Withal
Democracy Without A Home In Washington Dems Scramble For Meeting Space
Local Washington Democrats lack a suitable headquarters as efforts to secure a central committee meeting venue fail. Secretary Smith Thompson reports a potential space on F Street NW, conveyed to J Fred Kelley and leaders led by James L Norris. Hope remains for a usable room.
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Washington
District of Columbia
Democratic Central Committee
Thomas Jefferson
Smith Thompson
Braves
F Street
J. Fred Kelley
James L. Norris
Weather Summary and Local Conditions Bulletin
The Weather Bureau bulletin notes a disturbance moving from the Lake region to the St Lawrence Valley, with high pressure and cooler air spreading. Thunderstorms occurred from the Mississippi Valley north to the Lawrence Valley. temperatures fell in rainfall areas while rising in the Rocky Mountain and Missouri Valleys. Expect showers and cooler weather in the Southeast, warmer in the upper Mississippi Valley and Lake region, with varied winds along coasts and at the Grand Banks. Local reports list temperatures from midnight to 6 pm and rainfall, humidity, sunshine. Also reported are a jail sentence for Roy Jackson in a swindling case and Dublin news that Richard Croker arrived, planning no return this year.
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Dept. of Agriculture
Weather Bureau
Washington
Lake Region
St. Lawrence Valley
Miusimatopi
Rocky Mountain
Mississippi Valley
Lawrence Valley
Missouri Valley
Porthegstern
South Atlantic
Gulf States
Mississaippi
New England
Middle Atlantic
Gulf
Mosny Ushi
Great Lakes
European
Grand Banks
Fun Ritex
Aden
Missouri Week Opens At Exposition With Dirigible Trials
St Louis Aug 22 The Exposition marks Missouri Week with a horse parade a national firemen tournament and historic firefighting gear on show A long distance dirigible race to Washington Monument offers a 100000 prize first of trials set for next Saturday The livestock show runs until November 4 with prizes totaling 400000 and a grand prize of 100000 in the airship contest
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St. Louis
Missouri
United States
Exposition Grounds
Washington Monument
Washington, D. C
Knights of the Maccabees
Knights of Pythias
Louisville
National Firemen’s Association
D .K. Fragers
George ©. Hale
Kansas City
Firemen's Association
British Gunboat Columbine Strikes Rock Off Newfoundland
The British gunboat Columbine ran aground at Snacks Arm in Green Bay and may become a total wreck. The whaling vessel Cabot attempted to free her, while the gunboat Fantome departed to refloat or salvage gear. Built in 1889, 200 tons, 18 1/2 feet long, nine knots, formerly Hiarta, part of Newfoundland fisheries patrol.
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Newfoundland
St. Johns
N. F
Columbine
Snacks Arm
Green Bay
Cabot
Fantome
Hiarta
Plot to Kill von Plehve Unfolds in Russia
St Petersburg reports an official account of the plot tied to the assassination of former interior minister von Plehve. Police unravel the case linking the murderer to Sasoneff, a son of a merchant from Ula Utaja near the Siberian Railroad. Earlier, July 1890, Ufa governor Bogdanovitch was assassinated in a public square. attackers remained uncaught.
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St Petersburg
von Plehve
Sasoneff
Ula Utaja
Siberian
Ral
Ufa
Bogdanovitch
Russia modernizes divorce laws changing penance terms
St. Petersburg reports the Holy Synod shortened the waiting period for guilty spouses to remarry from seven years to two after adultery. Public penance may shorten the period further if done under bishop directions. Newspapers welcome the change as a move toward modernizing Byzantine era rules.
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Russia
St. Petersburg
Holy Synod
O Brien Returns to Commons to Cork City Seat
The Evening Herald reports William O'Brien will accept the Cork City seat in Parliament to which he was re elected unopposed. He had re signed his seat for Cork City on November 5 2003 and resigned his other position.
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Dublin
Evening Herald
William O'Brien
Cork City
Iowa Woman Credits Coffee Cure Claim
An Iowa woman recounts years of nervous spells headaches stomach trouble and heart issues tied to coffee use. After stopping coffee and using a remedy per package directions she reports better sleep calmer nerves and improved health for herself and her husband.
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Iowa
Revolution in Uruguay Seizes Santa Helena Port Scene
Buenos Ayres August 21 revolutionists clash with government troops in Santa Helena Uruguay. Hand to hand fighting yields many dead and wounded, town surrenders, government forces retreat by water, some drown, others seek refuge in Argentine island. Vice President of Paraguay Manuel Domingues resigns. rumor of Asuncion surrender surfaces. revolutionists seize steamer loaded with cannon and munitions. Argentine minister confirms progress and public opinion leaning toward the revolutionists.
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Revolutionista
Santa Rosa
Buenos Ayres
Republic of
Uruguay
Santa Hela
Argentina
Manuel Domingues
Paraguay
Formosa
Asuncion
Associated Press
Senor Viera
Argentine
Insurgent Capture of Villa Reyes and Garrison
Paraguayan revolutionists seize Villa Reyes and capture a garrison of twenty men, with 1700 rifles and one cannon, plus ammunition. General Ferreira encamps near Villeta while deserters and local recruits swarm to join him. Asuncion faces severe provisioning shortages as government rations fall to six bicuanas daily. General discontent grows.
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Villa Reyes
Paraguay
Buenos Ayres
Garrion
Ferreira
Villeta
Asuncion
Bread for All: Italian Philanthropist Proposes State Breads
Special correspondence from Rome reports Signor Sangiorgi, a wealthy Italian philanthropist, argues every born person has a right to bread. He funds a Massalombarda House of Bread to show the concept works and urges Italy to set up state bakeries offering bread at near cost to the public and to charities. He says profits from elsewhere could fund distress relief while private bakers keep only fancy loaves. Public bakers would supply plain bread. safeguards would direct free bread to those who cannot pay.
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Washington Post
Rome
Signor Sangiorgi
Signor
Massalombarda
Italy
Catania
Palermo
Signor Sangiorei
Figur Sangiarigi
Schneider's Story A Hoax Confession Falls Short
Franz Schneider, who surrendered claiming he stole papers from a presumed F Kent Loomis, recants the confession as false. He says the admission was to gain shelter and he is in poor health. The piece includes unrelated notes on Santiago, Admiral Schley, and light verse.
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F. K. Loomis
Birmingham
England
Franz Schneider
Thea
Newson
Southampton
F. Kent Loomis
Shisin
Roawell Field
Chicago
Santiago
Admiral Sehley
Admiral Schley
Mistake At Water Wager Provokes Morning Discussion
In the fragmentary report Mrs. Nutrice notes a miscue about a milkman and a drink, sparking a light exchange with her husband as they discuss a water wager from the morning, leaving the precise context unclear.
Judge and hatter memory prank at West End hotel
A well known judge dined at a West End hotel where the hat man recalls ownership of headgear by asking the judge if the presented silk hat is his. The hatter’s nonchalant reply prompts the judge to challenge the certainty of ownership in a lighthearted case.
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Cassell
West End
Best Reading Lamp Lighting From Above The Head
The Jewelers Weekly Circular argues against shaded reading lamps that direct most light onto the page with gloom surrounding. It says the best artificial lighting places a bright source well above the head and uses reflected light from surrounding surfaces to resemble daylight.
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Jewelers
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Hebbard & Wineman
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