Storm and Fire Ravage Multiple Cities in August
A series of disasters struck: an earthquake felt from Minole to Chicago, a fierce Sunday night storm in the Twin Cities causing wide injury and crop damage, and a devastating East Portland fire destroying four blocks of the old business center. Losses run into tens of thousands with many missing and blocks of shacks in ruins.
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Chicago
Minole
Springfield
Kentucky
Tennessee
Indiana
St. Paul
Twin Cities
Atol
Fillmore Counties
Fairbanks Family Reunion Held in Hoxton and Boston
Vice President Charles W. Fairbanks attended the fourth annual Fairbanks family reunion in America in Hoxton Mass, with a later Lancaster gathering. A lecture on Whitman’s Ride was planned in Boston, followed by a Denham reunion event and a promotional touring of historical sites. Shoe Dealers Seek National Organization at Detroit convention with delegates from Wisconsin and other states.
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Hoxton
Mass
Fairbanks
Charles W. Fairbanks
America
Lancaster
Jonas Fairbanks
Jonathan
Millis
Medway
Dover
Medfield
Old Boggestown
Death Bridge
Berkeley Temple
Boston
Old Homestead
Denham
New York
Detroit
Mich
Michigan State Retail Shoe Dealers
Pene
Thia State
Wisconsin
Michigan
Conventisin
Local men lucky in Uintah drawing
Twelve to fifteen registrants at Grand Junction California entered Uintah reservation drawing. F Bridgman Santa Fe employee and A Harsch Harsch Bottling Works proprietor drew claims with uncertain value. Bridgman likely to realize small gain. Harsch undecided. Some Colorado and Utah residents plan town sites on the reservation, potentially increasing claim worth. All registrants receive sixty filing options. late entrants may jump claims. Separately, Southern Lumber Dealers meet opens in Chattanooga Tennessee with President Richardphi presiding. topics include railroad rates and related issues.
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Atbna- Querdoeen
Grand Junction
Calo
Uintah
F. Bridgman
Santa Fe
A. Harsch
Harsch Bottling Works
Bridgman
Isridgeman
Tursoh
Wileb
Harsch
Utah
Southern Lumber Dealers Meet
Chattanooga
Tent
Noult
Arnhams
Tennessee
Richardlphi
Russian Barbarity Will Drop Out
Victoria B C August 2 report the return to Hakodate of the Japanese sealing schooner Terra Mara with four dead and four wounded aboard and news of the murder of fourteen other sealers on the Mateu Moto off the Kartychatka coast after Russians attempted to land and their steamer foundered during a storm. Cebu P L August 22 Secretary Taft and party arrived on the transport Logan. The city was decorated for a banquet and ball ending the entertainment.
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Victoria
B.C
Hakodate
Mateu Moto
Kartychatka
Cebu
P. L
Taft
Logan
Moscow subscribes to new internal loan falls short
St. Petersburg reports Moscow subscriptions to the new internal loan are unsatisfactory, totaling only 100000. The imperial ukase of August 17 authorized a 100 million dollar loan at 5 percent.
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St. Petersburg
Moscow
Yellow fever totals rise with showers in New Orleans
New Orleans reports 6 new yellow fever cases up to noon and 11 more today while total cases reach 1,457 with 211 deaths to date. Across New York state, Wayne County hosts its 23rd Soldiers and Sailors Reunion in Horncastle with memorial services and planned lectures for veterans throughout the week.
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New Orleans
Cota
Soldiers’ and Sailors
Hornicastle
N.Y
Soldiers and Saltors’ Association of
Wayne County
Continental Trust Named Assignee in Bank Case
Judge Mul Uny removed H. Ml Weunttsne as elena of the Western bank and named Continental Trust as Assignee. The supreme court will be asked to issue a writ to stay proceeding in the district court. Horse Show at Robin Wood park opens this afternoon. opening relay drew many spectators from Loxton and New York.
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Deoyer
John Mul Uny
H. Ml Weunttsne
Elena
Western Bank
Continental Trust Company
Aspreme Court
Ibirriet Cours
Ohionabie
Robin Wood Park
Loxton
New York
Aged and Rich but Death Claims Him in Andoonda
An aged and wealthy man, owner of the famous Cable tite, died of heart disease in Andoonda Montana on August 24. He was described as aged 82 years. The estate included copper holdings and a steady stake in the Susan CPA firm valued at 18,008 dollars.
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Andoonda
Mont
Bia
Very
Ei van Steady
Susan
Plunger Submarine Test Delays as Peace Talks Advance
At the Brooklyn navy yard the Plunger submarine undergoes an additional submerged test as officials demand more than satisfactory results. President Roosevelt may be consulted if necessary, with the craft set for Oyster Bay inspection. Separately, peace talks in Portsmouth progress with Witte Rosen and the president’s messenger involved in late negotiations and possible proposals.
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Roosevelt
Father Neptune
New York
Naval
Roberts
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Uncle Sam
Oyster Bay
Oyster Hay
Navy
Santa Fe Rail Cut Off Progress Report by Engineer James Dun
Engineer James Dun chief of Atchison Topeka Santa Fe reports progress on the Santa Fe cut off from Willard to Mountainair and Abo canyon with track through to Belen targeted by December and full operation within nine months. He mentions a Gulf Colorado Santa Fe extension from Brownwood toward Texico and Canyon City and notes planned work in 1906 including lowering grilles and removing curves to prepare for traffic.
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James Dun
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railroad
City
Belen
C. H. Sharp
Lantsy-Sharp Construction Company
J. W. Key
Santa Fe
C. ©. Trimble
Dua
Dun
Epiia
el Paso
Willard
Mountainatr
Abo Pass
Abo Canyon
Texico
Foo
Brownwood
Texas
Gulf, Colorado & Santa Fe
Pecos Valley
Canyon City
Terra Amarila
Caleornia Trail
Revolutionists Meet Anarchists In New York Gathering
A late 19th century New York report describes a joint meeting of Russian Revolutionary League members and avowed anarchists. Speakers attacked Emperor Nicholas II and his ban on reform, while warning of possible upheaval in the United States amid threats and inflammatory rhetoric.
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New York
Russian Revolutionary League
Cout
Hiscuss
Nicholas
Guetier
Stelen
Largest Gold Brick Ever Yet Made Exhibited in Nome
Portland Oregon Aug 22 A record size gold brick valued at $2500 arrives at the Lewis and Clark exposition. Exhibited by Nome Alaska district the brick stands several inches high and weighs about twenty pounds. Nome lies on Seward Highway in far northern Alaska with a winter population around two thousand to four thousand. The town maintains a chamber of commerce.
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East Portland
Oregon
Portland
Ore
Stark Street
Union Wenn
Cully
Kadderly
Grand Avennue
Lewis and Clark
Nome
Alaska
Etill
Seward
Maska
Mwanto
Chamber of Commerce
Colorado
Colorado Dig
Li Station
Exposition Grounds
Colorado State Building
Chamberlain
McDonald
Goode
France Pushes Indemnity and Demands Sul tans Action
In Tangier Aug 22 the French minister Talllaindier demanded $2000 indemnity and punishment for the official who ordered the arrest of a Franco Algerian citizen. Paris warns force if satisfaction is not granted and may occupy a Moroccan port. Germany endorses France’s stance. Newport opens its lawn tennis championship with top players attending and Wingle and doubles events underway. Ward slated to meet the singles winner and Holcombe Ward with G C Wright to feature in doubles.
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Tangier
Morocco
Talllaindier
Hhea
Germany
France
Newport
Casino
Ae Aingles
Ombe Ward
Holcombe Ward
G. C. Wright
Jailer Foils Bacas Escape Plot at Bernalillo Jail
Night guard Nicolas Lucero spotted two booted figures cutting a jail window bar with a case knife. Jose Baca and a man named Lew were captured near the cell, suspected ringleader Baca to be moved to the penitentiary for safety. Claude Doane and Richard Huber connected to the case. authorities fear outside aid for Baca. Police reinforce bars and guard changes proceed as investigations continue.
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Nicolas Lucero
Albuquerque
Lucero
Bernalillo County
Raca
Lee
Baca
Richard Huber
New Mexico Mounted Police
Santa Fe
Claude Doane
Walter Lyons
McKinley County
St Fe
Doane
Lyons
Uberty
Story of Horrors of Hunger and Thirst
New York date a ship Athos reports famine aboard while at sea. Disabled travelers Eleanor Atton and Donald Aloameblo suffer thirst with only one swallow of water daily. Crew fights erupt. a wok killer stabbed during clashes. Officers and passengers endure dehydration as ocean brine is boiled for drinking water.
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New York
Donald
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Continental Trust
Evory
United States
Witte
Baron Komura
Paris
Portsmouth
N. H
Plencon
Salo
Baron | Komura
Rosen
Portamouth
Oielock
Mr. Witte
Baron Rosey
Navy Yard
Pierce
Messrs. Witte
Pssenger
Naval Stores
Tempsanys
Peterhoff
McGrew
Road
Henays
Kot
Jorfid Mitivral
Elethaation
St. Louis
Lous
Woolmar
Jailer
St. Louie
Ae Vate
Spelter
Tweaker
Vermont
Quincy
Massachusetts
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