Jamaica Hurricane Devastates Port Antonio and Kingdom of Jamaica
The Jamaica hurricane caused widespread destruction from Port Antonio to Kingston. Port Maria and the north coast suffered heavy losses to houses, banana plantations, and fruit trade. Several vessels were wrecked, and at least fifty people are feared dead with thousands homeless. property damage estimates reach ten million dollars.
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Kingston
Jamaica
Port Antonio
United Fruit Company
Dunois
Brighton
Port Port Maria
Cuba Safe Despite Strong Winds Across Islands
Havana reports high winds and threatening conditions but no major damage. Land telegraph service at Santiago has been restored after interruptions. Pinar del Rio suffered crop and small building damage. West Indies cables largely intact except Jamaica, Martinique, Guadalupe, and Dominica.
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Havana
Cuba
Santiago
Pinar del Rio
West Indies
Jamaica
Martinique
Guadalupe
Dominica
Car Famine Impacts Shippers Early Season
Chicago August 12 demand for railroad cars is so strong that a persistent equipment shortage appears likely to continue. An actual car famine has begun and without improvement a repeat of last winter’s high activity surge is expected, despite new rolling stock and yard facilities. Early shortage stems from a larger grain shipment and prior diversion of freight.
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Chicago
Feudists Sentenced in Jett White Case
Cynthia Kentucky August 14 After a night in court the jury found Curt Jett and Tom White guilty in the Jett White case The verdict fixes life confinement in the penitentiary The judge questioned the jurors at 8 30 this morning and sent them back to deliberation before delivering the verdict
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Cynthia
Jett-White
Curt Jett
Tom White
Osborn
Fire devastates Omega area burning hundreds of acres
A fierce wildfire surges around Omega Nevada Aug 13 causing extensive damage. The blaze has scorched hundreds of acres and killed about 200 cattle, with control expected to take several days.
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Nevada
Cal
Omega
Interurban sleeping car marks rail age of progress
The Indianapolis and Eastern Interurban Railway inaugurates the world’s first interurban sleeping car. It plans through limited service from Indianapolis to Dayton and Columbus, Ohio, with aims to connect St. Louis to Pittsburg and Cincinnati, forming the world’s longest interurban system once remaining tracks west of Terre Haute are completed.
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Indianapolis and Eastern Interurban Railway
Indianapolis and Eastern
Indianapolis
Dayton
Columbus
Ohio
St. Louis
Pittsburg
Cin
Interurban Rail Lines Under Construction Across States
The report details an extensive network of interurban lines under construction. Key segments include From Newark to Steubenville Ohio and five miles east of Richmond Indiana. Chicago to Cincinnati through line slated for completion by year end. The St Louis to Pittsburgh route features multiple traction companies and connections across Indiana Illinois Ohio.
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Richmond
Ind
Newark
Steubenville
Ohio
Chicago
Cincinnati
St. Louis-Pittsburg
Fast
St. Louis Traction Company
St. Louis
Collinsville
Terre Haute
Terre Haute and
Brazil Traction Company
Harmony
Indianapolis and Plainfield Traction Company
Plainfield
Indianapolis
Indianapolis and Hastern
Dublin
Richmond Street and Interurban Traction Company
Dayton and Western Traction Company
Dayton
Columbus
London
Springfield
Columbus and Newark Traction Company
Pittsburg
Interurban
Monmouth Battle Anniversary Observed in Freehold
Freehold observes the anniversary of the Battle of Monmouth with patriotic citizens from the East, state officials, and militia, recalling Washington's victory after Valley Forge and Molly Pitcher's famed deed. The article highlights Washington's leadership, Steuben’s drill, and the bravery displayed by American troops and Molly Pitcher.
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Freehold
N. J
Monmouth
New Jersey
Washington
Lee
Molly Pitcher
Valley Forge
Baron Steuben
Washington’s Monmouth Battle and Molly Pitcher Heroism
The British under Sir Henry Clinton advance from Philadelphia toward New Jersey in June. American forces under Washington pursue and clash at Monmouth Courthouse where Lee’s rear is repulsed before a tough fight. Molly Pitcher swaps in at her husband’s gun, earns Washington’s praise, and is named a captain.
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Lee
Washington
Sir Henry Clinton
Philadelphia
Brunswick
N. J
Raritan River
Valley Forge
Allentown
Clinton
Freehold
Sandy Hook
Monmouth Courthouse
Molly Pitcher
Molly
Wedding Cake Choice Sparks Quiet Reply at Tray
Mr Fosdick asks Miss Wittish about cake preference as a tray of assorted desserts is offered. Her demure reply names wedding cake, reflecting a light social exchange in the Detroit Free Press excerpt.
Getting Satisfaction at Law
A Cleveland Plain Dealer exchange notes a plaintiff asking about lawsuit results and a lawyer’s fee, with the response claiming victory and nearly enough to cover legal costs. The short chat highlights the challenges of securing damages in a legal dispute.
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Cleveland Plain Dealer
Portraits and Politics Aboard Diaz and Roosevelt
A profile praising Porfirio Diaz as a benevolent despot governing Mexico with iron but just rule. It notes potential succession, foreign interests, and U S concerns. The piece also recounts John Singer Sargent's Roosevelt portrait story and a remark from a Washington hotel guest.
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Portiro Diaz
Mexico
Washington
Porfiro Daz
Joserves Liman
Diaz
United States
John S. Sargent
Roosevelt
Brooklyn Eagle
White House
Sargent
Secretary Hay
Pennsylvania Avenue
John Sargent
Bright and precocious children teased in Life dialogue
In a banter filled exchange a speaker notes a four year old boy mastering rudimentary scientific play. Teachers at a kindergarten confess they have not seen such precocity and remark that some children only learn basic play by age ten. The dialogue includes admonitions about contempt and repetition of the word plush.
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Gulf of Mexico
Jett
White
California
Chicago, SR
Nyianapolis
Eastern and
Oswald
President Diaz
Oaxaca
la Chapala
THE
Aberdeen Brewing Co
Telephone
A.B. C. Prima
B. Lowrie
C. M. Dembrer
Washington Abstract Company
Chehalis County
Grays Harbor
Heon Street
Aberdetn
Wash
Thomas R. Hayes
Bellefonte
Penn
Harry A. Hayes
Hayes & Hayes
Bankers
Aberdeen, Wash
Aberdeen
Fish Market
Michael Finn
G St
Wishkal St
Aberdeer
George L. Hilton
San _ Francisco Examiner
HERON
R.P. Porter
Choice Brands
Pacific Transfer
Robert Lowry
Prop
Pacific Hotel
H Street
Montesano
W. E. Crist
Palace Restaurant
Bannich & Phillips
Heron Street
Royal Restaurant
M. Francescovich
Eau Sty
Central Restaurant
M. Antich
Heron and
Wiehisah
M. Franciscovich
Heron St
Olympus Theater
Ena
Cor. H and
Hume
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