Insurgent forces grow in Pinar Del Rio area with ammo claims
Unofficial reports from western Cuba say insurgents near San Juan de Martinez amount to 1,546 to 2,000 fighters, well supplied and ready for a long campaign. Deserters from rural guards, Cuban support, and movement toward Vuelta Abajo are noted as tensions rise amid rumors of government troop deployments and arms shipments.
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Havana
Pinar del Rio
San Juan de Martines
San Lule
San Juan de Martinez
Associated Press
Pino Guerras
Rureal Guard
Cuba
Santiago
Jeses Rabi
Vuelta Abajo
Hare
Texas
Riviera
San Juas de Martines
Pauw Cueva
Santa Clara
Mexico
New York
Guerrilla forces reclaim San Juan de Martines Cuba and stage junction
San Juan de Martines Cuba August 24 insurgents led by Ping Guerra evacuated the town as government troops under Colonels Baccalao and Avalo from Pinar del Rio arrived by noon. About 2,900 Guerra fighters remained elsewhere preparing to join eastward reinforcements.
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San Juan
de Martines
Cuba
Ping Guerra
Baccalao
Avalo
Pinar del Rio
Guerra
Guiness
Recruits Ambushed Near Havana Firefight Ends Casualties
In Havana on August 4 forty five recruits were fired on by eighty insurgents hiding behind a wall near fullness. Three recruits were killed and six wounded. In a separate action on August 24 near Mavaia, artillerymen under Captain Pujol occupied San Juan De Martines without resistance.
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Havana
Elonel
Fullnes
Mavaia
Pujol
San Juan de Martines
Insurgents Take Town Leaving Casualties in San Antonio De Losbanos
A band under Pino Guerra seized a town named San Antonio De Losbanos in Hava province, 21 miles southwest of Havana, on August 23. A rural guard detachment clashed with the insurgents today, two of the attackers killed and the rest dispersed.
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Pino Guerra
San Antonio de Losbanos
Havaa Provinee
Havana City
Insurgent Leader’s Force Estimated at Two Thousand
A Havana letter from a reliable correspondent reports that insurgent leader Guerra commands about 2,000 men at San Juan De Martinez. The note says locals support the liberal cause, but ammunition is scarce and there is little chance to seize Pinar Del Rio or sustain a prolonged fight.
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Havana
Guerra
San Juan de Martinez
Pinar del Rio
Gomez Protestes It Is Utterly Innocent
Havana reports Jose Miguel Gomez, former president candidate, arrived after arrest near Sancti Spiritus and was jailed. Campaign aide Orestes Ferrara also jailed on conspiracy charges. arms aims alleged. A separate insurgent push toward Guanes is noted as railway traffic continues.
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Havana
Jose Miguel Gomez
Sancti Spiritus
Santa Clara
Batabano
Tes
Gomez
Palma
United States
Orestes Ferrara
New York
Ferrara
Pilo Guerra
San Juan de Martines
Guanes
Western Railway
San Juan
Miguel Gongalesz
Santo Domingo
Colon
Cea’tered
Ammupition
Interior
Senor Clarrill
Senor Montalvo
Senor Font Sterling
Treasury
Russia Will Not Seek New Foreign Loan Declares Finance Minister
St Petersburg Aug 24 Finance Minister Kokovsof denied reports Russia would seek a new foreign loan this autumn He said the government has funds to cover the year and the only loan is the 25000000 imperial famine relief loan signed today and already raised by government savings banks He added any foreign loan would require parliament approval before further contract.
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Tampa
Fla
Guesie
Havana
Palma
Hevena
Santa Clara
Matauzae
St. Petersburg
Kokovsof
Associated Pro
Russia
Brownsville Raid Ties Valparaiso to Civil Disorder
Brownsville, Aug 24. Captain McDonald orders arrests of Company C Twenty-fifth Infantry members for leading a raid that killed a citizen and wounded the police chief. A court term may be sought and black residents are kept from entering town amid reinforcements and fears of renewed unrest.
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Brownsville
Texas
McDonald
Twenty-fifth Infantry
Wa. Oo Bower
George Jackson
David Powell
Madison
John Hellman
J. H. Howard
J. H. Newton
Oscar W. Reed
J. H. Avken
Fort Reno
Oklo
Penrose
General Bell
Insurance Commissioners in St Paul Frame Up Scheme
In St Paul the Graft periodical reports that insurance commissioners frame a scheme to prevent officers from misusing policyholder funds. The article details alleged practices aimed at blocking fiduciary access and redirecting funds away from policyholders.
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St. Paul
Railway to Weld and Run Special Train for Texas Troops
The Inter national and Great Northern railway received orders to weld themselves to provide a special troop train south toward the border. Commanding officers say the units will move to San Antonio to garrison there after being short handed since orders sent troops to Brownsville. San Antonio is six hours from Brownsville, and the plan aims for rapid dispatch if further trouble arises.
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Austin
Texas
International and Great Northern Railway
San Antonio
Brownsville
President Roosevelt backs spelling reform push
Oyster Bay reports President Roosevelt adopted the Cernerie reform in spelling and ordered the White House public printer to use the new system for all official documents and his messages. The Brander Matthews committee lists about three hundred reform words including through and though. Departments likely to follow the change in official writings and correspondence.
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Oyster Bay
Roosevelt
Brander Matthews
Columbia University
Politicians Turmoil Over Bryan Reception In New York
In New York on August 24 the Commercial Travelers Anti-Trust league says it will run the Bryan reception on August 30 despite claims of political meddling by Alexander Troup of Connecticut and Norman Mack of Buffalo. Bryan accepted the invitation, while Mack defends the event as not a political mishap, denying Hearst involvement.
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New York
Harry W Walker
W. J. Bryan
Commercial Travelers Anti-Trust League
Alexander Troup
Connecticut
Norman Fe, Mack
Buffalo
Bryan
Commercial Travelers’ Anti- Trust League
Correspondence Morning Journal
Bowery
Cambridge
Big Tim Sullivan
East Side
J. Brice Gordon Rinehart
Harvard
Big Tim
Dethoid
Baliwick
Jimmy” Maret
March
Giacomo Maggio
Republian
Maggie
Rinehart
Sullivan Duromy
James B. Reynolds
Neill-Reynolds
Parsons
Republican County Committees
Sullivan Clan
Republican
Capitol Hotel
Heinehart
Mike the
Bite
Claus
Roosevelt
Conlan
Republican Association
Theod
Romnevell
Teinebaar
Insurance Bill Aims to Claw Back Surpluses in Life Firms
St Paul August 24 Millions will be held in reserve for policy holders as an annual apportionment and accounting of surplus is mandated. The measure seeks to curb excess profits and hold officers accountable for surplus tied to deferred dividends, promising lower costs and stronger financial discipline across life insurance companies.
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St. Paul, Minn
Zeus M. Host
Wisconsin
Henry R. Prewitt
Kentucky
Thomas Drake
Armstrong Committee
New York
Indictments Target New York Central and Standard Oil Units
Western New York federal grand jury issued true bills against New York Central and Standard Oil Company accusing discriminatory and unlawful freight rates on oil shipments. Indictments allege failure to file rate schedules with the Interstate Commerce Commission in Washington, with ties to earlier cases involving Blanchard and Pennsylvania connections.
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Standard Oil Company
New York
Federal Grand Jury
Jamestown YW
Stlandard of Company
Interstate Commental Commission
Washington
Standard Chil Company
Pennsylvania
New York Central
Vermont Central
Blanchard © Company
Pentsylvania
Olean
Burlington
Vermont
Seismic Warning Report From Valparaiso Predicted Quake
An extraordinary dispatch from Santiago reports scientists at the Daval Observatory Valparaiso predicted the approaching seismic disturbance two days before its occurrence and warned Chilean papers the day prior. The report notes a long observation series enables forecasting of potent quakes, with tremors signaling greater events and others remaining minor. Public reaction is also noted.
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Washington
Star
Santiago
Chile
Valparaiso
Ain
Forecast Warnings and Public Response to Chile Earthquake
The article warns officials and the public to heed scientific alerts about the Valparaiso and Santiago earthquake. It notes the narrow valleys between mountains and sea heighten danger from collapsing buildings and fires and discusses potential tidal waves. It stresses the need for cautious warnings to avoid unnecessary panic.
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Valparaiso
South America
Andes
Charleston
Roosevelt Sends Sympathy to Chile After Valparaiso Disaster
President Roosevelt expressed deep sorrow and sympathy to Chile after the Valparaiso earthquake. He sent two telegrams to the Chilean president affirming the United States' heartfelt concern and horror over the disaster.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Chile
United States
Valparaiso
Gans Nelson Labor Day Fight Seats Sell Fast
Goldfield Nevada Aug 24 Seats for the Gans Nelson fight on Labor Day went on sale today. By noon sales reached about 20000 dollars and expectations rise for a large crowd. Betting in the peel rooms runs brisk with many small wagers and a 500 to 456 line on Gans. Larry Sullivan placed a 5 to 4 bet for friends last night.
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Goldfield
Gans-Nelson
Peel Rooms
Gans
Larry Sullivan
Manchuria Sinks Water In Hold as Logans Ship to Manila
The Manchuria reports worsening condition due to heavy weather. Water is found in hold No 2 of flour cargo, shifting to weigh the stern while the transport Logan heads to Manila with 450 passengers including General James F. Smith and Judge N W Guilbert.
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Honolulu
Logan
Manila
James F. Smith
The
Philippines
N. W. Guilbert
Court of First Instance
Mog Leader Goed Free In Springfield Mob Case
The jury in the Dans Gallbraith trial, alleged mob leader in the April lynching and arson of three Black residents, was discharged after failing to reach a verdict. Ten jurors favored acquittal and two favored conviction after over a day of deliberation. The defense seeks a new trial while state officials and appointed officials observe the proceedings.
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Dans Gallbraith
Folk
Aera Meta
Eeutioh
Skyscraper Pays Half Million For Coal Hole
A New York Morning Journal report notes the Broad Exchange skyscraper sold for $325,000 after a boiler room relocation blocked rear access. The change forces tenants to climb many stairs, risking elevator service and highlighting urban development tensions in the Wall Street area.
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New York
Wall Street
F. B. Jennings
Jennings
Broad Exchange
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