Venezuela on brink as Castro retreats from Ocumare
Reports from Willemstad say President Castro has retreated before revolutionary forces near Ocumare and Valencia. The government forces, led by Gen Garrido, suffered a string of defeats as 4,000 revolutionists under Mendoza, Batalla, Rivera push toward Caracas. Deserions grow as the revolution gains momentum.
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Willemstad
Curacaa
Castro
Venezuela
Ocumare
Tinaquillo
Mendoza, Batalla
Rivera
Garrido
Torrs Cardenas
Mendoza
Valencia
Zvily
Caracas
Revolutionary Army
Battala
Matos
Ocugare
Charayava
Guayaba
Marines Land in Colon Colombia After Skirmish Reports
United States cruiser Cincinnati landed 50 marines at Colon and deployed a small rapid fire gun on a railroad truck protected by iron plates. A colored woman nearby was killed. Later reports say the supposed skirmish near Mindi station was magnified. soldiers fired only on sighting insurgent spies. British steamer La Plata arrived with 1,000 government troops, with further reinforcements expected.
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Colon
Colombia
United States
Cincinnati
Mindi Station
Mindi
Monkey Hill
la Plata
Savanilla
Guards Placed on Isthmian Railroad Trains
Commander Potter of the Ranger will post guards on trains running across the Isthmus of Panama. Marines were landed at Colon from the Cincinnati. Authorities do not expect the revolutionists to disrupt railroad transit.
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Panama
Colombia
Potter
United States
Ranger
Isthmus
Colon
Cincinnati
Wailroad
Secretary Hay appeals to Europe for Balkan Jewish relief
Washington dispatches reveal Secretary Hay sending a state paper to European powers, urging Romania to protect Balkan Jews and curb poor immigrant waves to the United States. The move follows petitions from Jewish societies and publicists warning of immigration dangers.
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Hay
Roumania
Washington
Balkan States
United States
Europe
Berlin
Great Britain
France
Germany
Russia
Italy
Austria
Turkey
Balkan
Department of A State
Resignation of Roosevelt Chicago committee secretary
Ephraim Philip Rosenthal, secretary of the Chicago Roosevelt visit committee, resigned after a rumor tied a possible anarchist sympathy to a committee member. He said he stepped aside to keep the president’s Chicago visit free from any shadow of suspicion or association with anarchist elements.
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Chicago
Roosevelt Reception Committee
Ephraim Philip Rosenthal
Roosevelt
Roosevelt Committee
Threatened eruption at Copperas mountain sighted
Residents of Paint Creek valley report smoke and sulfurous gas from Copperas mountain seen from Bainbridge Ohio on September 18. Since Mont Pelee eruptions, activity has increased with hot slate turning dull red. Smoke issues from the side of the mountain. scientists have been asked to investigate.
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Bainbridge, O
Paint Creek Valley
Copperas Mountain
Mont Pelee
Martinique
Fire destroys Rockefeller residence at Pocantico Hills
The John D. Rockefeller home at Pocantico Hills Westchester county burned Wednesday night. Officials say crossed electric wires sparked the blaze which covered a hilltop estate with views for miles. North Tarrytown and Tarrytown fire brigades fought the fire but water shortages prevented saving the house. Much furniture was saved. estimated loss is $40,000.
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Tarrytown
N. Y
John D. Rockefeller
Pocantico Hills
Westchester County
Hudson River
North Tarrytown
Lincoln anecdotes from a Washington letter in Indiana
A Washington letter recalls Lincoln's charm and humor during private interviews, including stories shared with Gov. Cuming and John Morgan. It highlights Stanton’s blunt efficiency, the Missouri-Kansas department consolidation, and Civil War memories from Col. Tom Nelson and Gov. Willard with Abe Lincoln revealing his wit.
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Washington
Lincoln
White House
National Capitol
Gov. Cuming
Territory of
Utah
Pennsylvania
John Morgan
Kentucky
Ohio
John
War Department
Grant
A. Lincoln
Morgan
Kansas City
Dr. Boggs
Westport
Benjamin Loan
St. Joe
Stanton
Hunter
Curtis
Missouri
Kansas
Tom Ewing
Peter Pindar
Col
Tom Nelson
Nelson
Vincennes
Ind
Indianapolis
Gov. Willard
Gawky
Abe Lincoln
Illinois
Mexico
Tom Corwin
Well Proportioned Head for Business Man Noted
The Town topic remarks on a man with a notably well proportioned head for business, described as having the right kind of head and mostly cheek as the defining feature. The short exchange highlights a perception of business aptitude based on facial proportions.
Burdock Blood Bitters Promises Dyspepsia Relief
An advertisement extols Burdock Blood Bitters as a cure for dyspepsia with claims of preventing distress and improving health. It cites quotes about preparation for accidents and a “bright side” outlook, urging readers to buy at any drug store.
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BPF
Newsery & Sons
Chisterhouss
London
Porter Drug de Giana
Boston
Record of the Past Doans Kidney Pills Ad Claims Cures
The advertisement cites over fifty thousand cures by Doan's Kidney Pills for kidney ailments from backache to diabetes. It presents Samuel J. Taylor of Goshen Indiana detailing a long history of kidney pain and crutch use, and asserts permanent improvement after using the pills. A free trial offer is made by Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY. pills priced at 50 cents per box.
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Dean
Samuel J. Taylor
South Third St
Goshen
Ind
Jacob C. Mann
Doan
Taylor
United States
Foster- Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
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Gov
Cuming
Thomas
Monarch
Lokeleigh
Hidal
Johnson
W. L. Douglas
L. Ponohas
Douglas
Goodyee West
Cintalog Sree
B. Sawyer & Bon
Bobe
East Cambridge
Maas
Winchester
Winchester Repeating Arms CO
N&w Haven
Conn
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