Charleston Storm Toll Reported From Harbor Wrecks
A devastating August storm lashed Charleston South Carolina causing extensive harbor wrecks and property damage. Seven known deaths and numerous injuries follow the high winds and flooding, with waves over eight feet and the city’s streetcar and fire alarm systems knocked out.
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Charleston
BR. C
B.C
W. L. Smith
Columbia
Cuier
Ida Robinson
Root
Roba Robinson
Alonzo J. Coburn
Deneur
Tutn
Eva Myrra
Tom Dooly
Considy
Watcer Afiier
Utrewa Witt Aebris
Southern Pacific Strike Likely Shakes Railroads
A labor action threatens disruption as Southern Pacific workers reportedly push toward a strike. Plots by coal groups and unions appear to intensify pressure with calls for coordinated walking, underscoring mounting confrontation on the nation’s railroad network.
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Southern Pacific
San Francisco Labor Tensions Rise Over Union Demands
Reports from San Francisco dated August 28 describe intensified labor action as the federation of shop employees presses demands on railroad managers and unions. Officials warn that accepting the federation's terms could curb corporate duties under law and disrupt public services across multiple states.
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Mruitschnlth
Cac Tn Reguln
Peablin
Malthy Tollva Krattschnitt
Vce
Harriman Roads
Wrattschwitt
Yensona
Grief drives Englishman to kill children and himself in Maine
Thomaston Maine August 23 1899 Grief over his wife's death triggered Edward Ronnatt an Englishman and grails tate of Oxford walyarally to murder three children with chloroform and cyanide then take his own life as his body was found tonight The murdered children Melward aged 6 Barbara aged 4 Nancy aged 2 were killed by chloroform cyanide and potassium cyanide The note left describes the crime and death wish directed at his wife and others The inquiry found Mrs Mire law was present at the house for the children’s care
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Thomaston
Edwart Ronnatt
Wnglahman
Grailstate
Oxford
Jen Hiel
Matey
Nanny
Hettle
Barbara
qUrak
Gota
KCN
Ofaugh
Tam Pine
Jnran
Matlow Gunmot
Nethel
Wit
Hairy
Nancy
Jean Exhnen
Ronan
Ron
Aflo
Bellboy admits he gave chloroform in hotel killing
New York court heard Paul Geldel recount his role in the killing of broker Jackson at the Iroquois hotel. Geldel said he entered using a key, robbed the broker, then used chloroform to incapacitate him before leaving with money and valuables. He described his troubled past and the events leading to the crime.
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New York
Paul Ceeddal
Gay
Williams
Jackson
Droker
Troquois
Natal
Will Jackson
Geldel
Geidel
M. C
Iroquois Hotel
Mr. Jackson
Mit
Woman and man in river rescue attempt headline
A river rescue attempt at the Aunt Crna river involves a chain formation to save a person named Tory D. Idx of Rela Thun, Iowa, with emphasis on local figures and a protest against a spouse. The report references Atta, Aug. 2, and details a court case or civil matter including Upton Sinclair influence and a photographer named Larry Komp.
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Tueron
Atta
Rexewe
Tory D. Idx
Rela Thun
Iowa
Hidy
inMantelora
Wow
Ave
Upton Sinclair
Bromahit
Mia
Meta
Larry Komp
Hitchcock Seeks Parcel Post Expansion Plan to Congress
Washington August 28 Postmaster General Hitchcock outlined proposed postal legislation for the upcoming session. He would establish parcel post on rural routes with a gradual urban rollout, raise second class rates, and overhaul railway compensation. He warned against a nationwide, rapid single system that could cripple many post offices.
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Waallington
Postal Service
Hitchcock
Congress
Eitchcock
Tn Ain
Mr. Aitehcock
Russia and Japan settle indemnity claims after long talks
St Petersburg reports the emperor of Russia and the emperor of Japan exchanged telegrams on indemnity settlements for wartime losses. Russia receives $150,000 for private claims and Port Arthur property valued at $46,000 is to be purchased. negotiations driven by M. Malevaky-Malyien concluded with a pledge to maintain good relations.
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St. Petersburg
Russia
Japan
Vieques- Uona
M. Malevaky-Malviten
Tokyo
Fort Arthur
Risslain Nwabiasidor
Mle. Malevaky-Malyien
Butte Girl Dons Man's Clothes To Earn More
Portlands Aug. 2 Special Dispatch Carmen Falls age 20 wore men's clothes to work a butcher shop while relatives cared for her. She said she needed money after recent custody issues. She claimed a male coworker asked her to pose as him and warned of harassment. She said she earned more in men’s attire but faced unequal pay and social pressure.
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Butte
Standard
Oro
Carmen Falls
Kstoria
Lutte
Jalmatron
Clark counters Taft remarks with tariff focus
Quincy Hi Aug 7 Speaker of the House Champ Clark says President Taft’s Hamilton speech was not fully stated and vows to respond. Clark criticizes the tariff board and signals Democrats will attack tariff policy while Taft’s western trip centers on tariff revision ahead of the 1914 campaign.
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Quincy
Champ Clark
House of Representaves
Afgulberg
Daft
Hamilton
Macus
Tait
Clark
Tariff Board
Congress
Clare
Mc Clark
Taft
Vndta
Bevarly
Mass
Tavish
Hasex County
Republican Club
Town in mourning for picture theater victims
Cannoneburs Pennsylvania August 25 20 victims of the theater panic of Saturday night were buried today A majority of the 24 others it is expected will be interred tomorrow Business throughout the town will be suspended tomorrow between 9 a m and 4 p m all social events have been canceled the public schools will be closed for a week the church baseball league has disbanded for the season and on every hand there are signs of mourning Coroner James T Hoffran announced that the inquest will be held Thursday morning
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Cannoneburs
Tomor
Church Baseball
James ,T. Hoffran
Red Cross And McNamara Stamps Barred From Mail
Washington August 8 an order bans stamps issued by the Red Cross and McNamara from mail due to abuses. Postmaster General Thachergh announces letters must not carry these stamps, causing inconveniences for local mail handling amid rising adhostus.
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RED Cross
M’namara
Washington
Beattie Told of Shooting Wife in Court Testimony
Chesterfield Court House Va Aug 28 Henry Clay Beattie Jr stands indicted for murder of Beulah Binford. His witness Paul Beattie testified he learned four hours after the murder that Beattie regretted the act saying he had done it. Beattie described family tensions and Beattie Sr’s worry over a possible rupture with his son. The trial adjourned to continue with defense cross examination and medical testimony.
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Vr Beattie
Dughy
Henry Clay Beattie Jr
Nic Inurier
Rk.v. Owen
Paul Battie
Paul Besttie
Henry
Elly
Paul Beattie
Henry Himeslf
Ifal
Henn Clay Jr
Richmond
Henry C. Beade $T
Cau
Hla
Tar
Ifa
Beattie Sr
Rainforca
Moller
Mra
J. B. Binford
Dealth
Henristtan Pittman
Beulah
Beattle
Beulah Binford
Henry Clay Binford
Binford
Commonwealth
Paul Seattle
Henry Clay Beattie, Jr
Henry Clay Beattie
A. M. Smith Jr
Ng Ha
Henry C. Beattie
Henry C. Beattlats
Wendensburg
Tin
O'Place
A. G. Franklin
Beulah Ainford
Beattie
Bentie
Harry M. Smith Jr
Franklin
Alin
Baste City
Richmand
Yeiish
Tewa
Yraison
Seidime Beuisia
Coronation Plans for Queen Mildred I at Bozeman Carnival
Special dispatch from Bozeman recounts elaborate coronation plans for Queen Mildred I at the town carnival. Procession forms two blocks long with a royal bow, trumpeter Loves Moward leads, Heston Montana band plays, Archbishop Rev O P Bishop crowns, herald Ed M Reynolds announces, and a royal ball to follow in the Gallatin High Courtyard with court officers and ladies of the court named.
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Vka Standard
Bozeman
Aug
Mildred I
Aviston
Wagtani
Royal
Bowen
Gallatin High
Heston & Montana
Bowar
Linte
Ed M. Reynolds
O, P
Annawiyeca
Elles
Fatlows
OT. Blaby
John Lies
Otter
Herbert Hansen
Ttenpor
Nuras
Rooaman
Atewari
Moxrey
A Querry
H.R Vitters
Windier
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Guard
Joh A. Mitehall
Wating
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Irvinefel Pyarahal
Alfred Dery Royal
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