Insurrection in Cuba Deepens Amid Western East Turmoil
Dark days for Palma as insurgents surge across the island. Havana reports 3000 armed rebels near Cienfuegos and widespread lootings in Santa Clara. Eastern Cuba faces possible intervention while American missionaries warn districts fall under insurgent control.
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Associated Press
Cienfuegos
Santa Clara
Cuabas
Trinidad
Cuban Central Railroad
Pino Guerrera
Guerrera
Havana
Chary
United States
la Discussion
Republic
Tasker H. Bliss
Forest Fire Rages on Valdez Island Coast
One of the season's largest fires tears across Valdez Island off Vancouver Vancouver Island Aug 29. Dense smoke delays steamers and obscures the flames while rain is urgently needed along the coast to halt the blaze. First class timber covers the island high forests are at risk.
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Vancouver
B. C
Valdez Island
President extends phonetic spelling to all government docs
The president orders phonetic spelling for all government documents. Public Printer Stillings convened chiefs clerks from all departments, forming a committee to draft rules for implementing the order, with a report due at a future meeting.
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Washington
Stillings
Kindergarten Edges Out Opponents in Secro-Woolley Vote
In Secro-Woolley on Monday supporters of a public school kindergarten organized a strong drive using carriages to mobilize voters. Their concerted effort paid off as the kindergarten secured a small but definite majority.
Observator y Site Found by Pioneer Members at Sequalitchew
W H Gilstrap and Edward Huggings of the Pioneer Association report locating the spot at Sequalitchew where Captain Wilkes of the U S navy built an early forties scientific observatory.
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Tacoma
W. H. Gilstrap
Edward Huggings
Pioneer Association
Sequalitchew
Capt. Wilkes
United States Navy
State Equalization Board Sessions Set in Olympia Dates
The state board of equalization will start its annual session in Olympia on September 4. Rail road representatives and county delegates will appear on specific dates from September 4 to September 8 and September 15, with rules from last year governing the proceedings.
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Olympia
State Board of Equalization
Claussen
Spokane
Douglas
Stevens
Chelan
Ferry
Kititas
Okanogan
Asotin
Whitman
Garfield
Yakima
Franklin
Walla Walla
Benton
Lincoln
Columbia
Klickitat
Adams
Snohomish
Skamania
Skagit
King
Whatcom
San Juan
Clarke
Jefferson
Cowlitz
Island
Wahkiakum
Clallam
Kitsap
Chehalis
Pierce
Lewis, Thurston, Mason and Pacific
Excitement in Klondike over dredging success
Seattle reports from Dawson dated August 15 describe a Klondike boom as two large dredges on the Klondike river spark widespread staking of low land and river bottoms. Patton and associates lead staking on Mazie May and Patton Creek. miners hope dredges will overcome past water problems and yield rich placers.
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Seattle
Post-Intelligencer
Dawson
Klondike
Yukon
Saem
R. Patton
Southern Pacific Eyes Electric Power for Sierra Trains
Southern Pacific weighs using electric power to haul heavy freight and passenger trains over Sierra Nevada grades. Preliminary reports say speeds could rise from eight miles per hour to about fifteen, with tunnel work near Truckee reducing steep grades. Operations might halve costs while nearly doubling freight capacity at the summit.
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San Francisco
Southern Pacific
Sierra Nevada Mountains
Truckee
Sierras
War Department to Help Olympia Fight Hessian Fly Post
The War Department will cooperate with Washington state authorities to combat the Hessian fly post. Gov. Mead received a letter stating the chief quartermaster for the Columbia district will coordinate policy, directing contractors to source supplies from eastern Washington and reject straw from affected areas.
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Olympia
War Department
Mead
Department of Colubia
Movement pushes 2 cent railroad fare at state conventions
In Los Angeles on August 30 a movement forms to press for a 2 cent railroad fare before both state Republican and Democratic conventions. Organizers aim to elevate it to a state campaign issue akin to Ohio's recent success and expect it to shape legislative and gubernatorial contests.
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Los Angeles
Ohio
Proclamations Declared September Holiday and Election Notice
Governor Mead issues a proclamation declaring September 3 a legal holiday and calls attention to the general election on November 6 for three representatives and four supreme judges.
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Olympia
Our Baby Poem From the Chicago Tribune
A tender verse from the Chicago Tribune extols a baby as a precious family treasure. The speaker describes the infant with glowing imagery and notes how the child transforms love and faith, uniting hearts and reminding adults of innocence and protection.
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Chicago Tribune
East and West Boarding Life at Trevose Cottage
Will Pressler and Joe Clinton observe new arrivals at Trevose Cottage with growing interest as boarders arrive. Last year Arthur Gooffrey and Mason De Long formed close ties with local country boys, shaping Will and Joe’s discontent with their current life. Will voices a wish to escape this setting while Joe agrees the situation tightens.
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Trevose Cottage
Will Pressler
Joe Clinton
Arthur Gooffrey
Mason de Long
Will
Joe
Joe and Will Learn Life's Pull Between City Dreams and Home
Joe, Will, and a tramp share meals and counsel as they weigh leaving farm life for city pay. Will returns from a city trial to confess it failed him, while Joe wrestles with leaving home after a harsh but rewarding labor week and a nearby encounter that tempers his resolve.
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Mason
Arthur
Will
Joe
Mrs. Clinton
Feller
Sonny
Depth of Sleep Variably Reaches Peak Across Studies
The article reviews observations from a Cook County Insane Asylum test showing deepest sleep around 8 a.m. in ten subjects, and Rome researchers finding deepest sleep varies among four subjects. It also notes high rates of talking in sleep among students, with many able to answer questions.
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Cook County
Chicago) Insane Asylum
Professional Cards Dr Smits Eye Ear Nose Throat Aberdeen
Dr Smits M D physician and surgeon practices eye ear nose and throat. Offices at Aberde en General Hospital and Crowther Wooding block corner of G and Heron streets Aberdeen Washington. Hours vary by location with morning afternoon and evening slots and phone numbers 614 and 135. Office rooms over EI K Pharmacy.
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Crowther-Wooding Block
G and Heron Streets
E I. K Pharmacy
Aberdeen
Wash
Mapes Announces Office Hours in Aberdeen
J A Mapes lists public office hours from 9 to 11 a m 2 to 3 and 7 to 8 p m in rooms 5 and 6 Kaufman Block Aberdeen Washington telephone 1753 for residents seeking information or assistance.
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Kaufman Block
Tel
Aberdeen
Wash
Hayes & Hayes
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DF. McNiven
J. A. Mapes
Everett E. Lane, D. D. S
C. Cross
Attorney AT Law
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G Street
R. # Fox
Robert E. Taggart
Dabney Block
Ben Sheers
Continental Saloon O. C. Vammen
Heron
Aberdeen, Wash
Humboldt Saloon
Fred Hewett
South F Street
Andrew Blum
W. Johnston Transfer Co
S.fp Street
Roslyn Coal
J. M. Lupton
Mgr
A. Ingebrightsen
Portland
Ocosta
Moclips
H. B. Elder
N. P. Ry
A. D. Charlton
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Portland, Oregon
Canadian Pacific
Minneaipolis
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Fort William
Chicago
Rhinaece St. Louis
Kansas City
Omaha
P. S. Locke
John Halstead
Pacific Ave
Central Restaurant
M. Antich
Prop
Wishkah
Fred Redinger
Pioneer Barber Shop
Heron Street
Westport, Wash
Mrs. Mary Smith
Wm. Ziegler
Boot and Shoemaker
Jefef
William Ziegler
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