Caracas
2 of the 7 encyclopedias on this shelf carry an entry for Caracas. Both are reproduced below, so you can see where they agree and where they differ.
Collier's New Encyclopedia (1921)
the capital of the Republic of Venezuela and of the Federal district, 6 miles (24 by rail) S. of La Guaira, its port. Built on the S. slope of the Avila (8,635 feet), it is 3,025 feet above the tide-level, and enjoys from this elevation a healthful air and a temperature ranging between 48° and 100° F. The streets, built at right angles, are broad and well paved. There are a handsome promenade and numerous public parks and gan gardens; excellent water and gas plants; street railways; and the termini of several steam railways. The most notable edifices are the Federal Palaces and other official buildings, including the president's "Yellow House"; the university; the Exhibition Palace; the cathedral; the magnificent basilica of St. Ann; and over a score of hospitals and charitable institutions. Besides the university, there are colleges of medicine, law, and engineering, and other technical schools. There is considerable export trade in cacao, coffee, tobacco, etc. It was founded in 1567, and has suffered severely at various times as the result of earthquakes. Pop. about 90,000.
Aiton's Encyclopedia (1910)
ka-ra'kas, the capital city of Venezuela. Latitude, 10 deg. 32' N.; longitude, 67 deg. 4' W. The city was founded by Spaniards in 1567. The name is derived from that of a tribe of Indians inhabiting the valley in which the city is situated. Caracas lies at an elevation of 3,000 feet. It is the official and residence city. La Guayra , a few miles distant, is the port where business is done. A railway connects Caracas with La Guayra and three radiate from Caracas into the interior for ores and agricultural productions and forest products. The city is well built. National resources have been used freely in erecting a capitol, presidential residence, a national library, museum, etc. The most noteworthy church building is the cathedral, built about 1614. One public square is named for Bolivar; another for Washington. Electric lights, gas, telephone service, street railways, paving, clubs, business blocks, and hotels give the city a modern air. Population in 1905, about 80,000; La Guayra, 20,000.