Hemming Castro Surrounded in Caracas as Rebels Gain Porto Cabello
U S officials report Castro hemmed on three sides in Caracas with General Matos moving from Bolivar toward Orinco. Rebels seize Barcelona and Porto Cabello signaling a major victory. plans for battles on plains south of the capital loom as Caracas braces for further developments. Porto Cabello’s strategic harbor near La Guaira heightens concern for government and foreign interests.
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Washington
Castro
Caracas
Matos
Bolivar
Orinco
Barcelona
Porto Cabello
Orihoco Company
Ban Felix
Venezuela
la Guaira
Nicles
Bowen
Riots at Duryea Washery End With 25 Deputies Arrested
In Duryea Pennsylvania during August 15 a mob of 500 men and boys attacked the Washery as deputies tried to protect workers. Shots were fired, several wounded, and 25 men were arrested on rioting and felonious wounding charges. The United Mine Workers condemned the shooting and officials prepared further actions.
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Wilkesbarre
Warnke
Duryea
Jacobs
Harry Collins
Andrew Marlack
Luzerne
Ockawanna
Itu
Burlington and Field
United Mine Workers
Kescavage
Miners’ Union of
District No. 1
Hazleton
Gaynor and Greene Enjoy Liberty in Quebec
In Quebec on August 15 the Gaynor Greene case shows no new developments. The two men, still free, walk and drive about the city, staying put for now. A local detective shadows them closely to thwart any potential kidnapping attempt.
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Quebec
Gaynor-Greene
United States
Messrs. Gaynor and Greene
Nickel discovery at Silverbrook farm near Osceola
Niccolite with a healthy nickel assay is found on H Hol bert's Silverbrook farm three and a half miles north of Osceola. The vein stretches about half a mile with unexplored depth. This marks the first nickel discovery in this region near the lakes.
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Osceola
Wis
H. Holbert
Silverbrook
Polish millionaire Baron Brunicki dies by own hand in Galicia
A Vienna dispatch to the Daily Express reports Baron Severin Brunicki, a noted Polish millionaire and owner of a small estate, killed himself at Lembureg Galicia after refusing to sell. His wife and eldest son are said to have previously slain themselves.
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London
Daily Express
Vienna
Baron Severin Brunicki
Ilembureg
Galicia
Baron Brunicki
South Wales Federation Backs U S Strike Aid Fund
The South Wales Mines federation recommends its districts contribute 50000 dollars to help striking American miners, arguing their battle involves national principles of importance.
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Cardiff
Wales
South Wales Mines’ Federation
United States
Man jailed after straw fire injures Montana pony
In Pana Illinois on August 15 Gustave Ginet set straw beneath a Montana pony. The pony burned severely and died after its belly burst when it began. Ginet was arrested by the Humane Society.
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Pana, Ill
Gustave Ginet
Ginet
The
Humane Society
The Cheerful Face That Brightens All
A lively note extols the power of a cheerful face to lift spirits and dispel shadows. It speaks of the electrifying influence of a bright eye and sunny brow, claiming a plain face can glow with inner warmth and magic, unmatched by outward beauty.
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Heaven
Mines Misadventure In Queensland Sparks Blast
A 19th century account describes a mine accident in Queensland where three workers mismanage dynamite. One man walks away while another lights a fuse and is blown into a gunpowder keg, suffering severe burns. Comrades pull him back and rush to safety, then continue work.
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Queensland
Pwoot Iim
Lucky Juuile
Chicago Wheat Shipment Opens Lakes Trade 1838
The first wheat shipment from Chicago via the lakes occurred in 1838, delivering seventy eight bushels to begin lake trade and commerce.
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Chicago
the Lakes
Northwestern Bell long distance reaches over 9000 cities
Northwestern Bell explains its long distance network covers more than 9000 cities and towns across Minnesota North and South Dakota Iowa and Wisconsin. It highlights copper circuits and flint class service with low rates.
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Minnesota
North
Baketa
Iowa
Wisconsin
Flint
Government Reinforcements Gather for Isthmus Clash
In Colom bia Aug 15 the cruiser General Pinzon is under orders to sail to Savanilla for reinforcements but is delayed by repairs. The gunboat Cartagena, once Bashir, is en route with interior troops while Boyaca’s fate remains unknown after leaving Panama July 29 with about 300 men. The government aims to deploy a large army on the isthmus against revolutionary General Herrera.
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Colon
Colombia
General Pinzon
Savanilla
Cartagena
Agua Dulce
New York Editor Robbed in Butte on West Tour
Bradford Merrill managing editor of the New York World was robbed in Butte Montana of his dress suit linen silk underwear patent leathers jewelry and editorial notes worth about $1 500. A porter left luggage on the sidewalk for a cab and a thief seized both suit case and heavy valise. No witnesses and police have little expectation of recovery.
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Butte
Mont
German tourist Muller murdered in mountain fog trap
Geneva cor respondent to the Daily Chronicle reports Muller the German tourist was found dead in the Turok area after losing his way in fog. He followed a fire believed lit by killers to lure him, was attacked and killed, with a substantial sum stolen. The body was partly burned and no murderers are known.
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London
Geneva
The
Daily Chronicle
Muller
Eagles Club to Host Next Philip Pine Veterans Convention
An article from St Paul outlines preparation for the next reunion of the Society of the Army of the Philippines to be hosted by the Eagle Clothing House in St Paul. The military parade attracted about 20 000 spectators with thousands more at night as a thunderstorm interrupted the festivities.
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Cone
Dent Roosevelt
United
Tate Society
State Society
National Society
St. Paul
Society of the Army of the Philippines
Cummins and Savage
Fort Crook
Nebraska
Iowa National Guard
Omaha
Hale
King
Matt
Iowa
Pythians Elect Officers at Supreme Lodge Ballot
In San Francisco on August 16 the Knights of Pythias held the biennial session and chose supreme officers. Kentucky delegates backed Louisville as the convention site, defeating St. Louis by about two to one, while Tracey Bangs of Grand Forks ND served as supreme vice chancellor for the past two years.
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C. F. Easley
New Mexico
William Simmons
Delaware
L. F. Carnsworth
R. L. C. White
Thomas Demorest
John W. Thompson
Washington, D. C
San Francisco
Supreme Lodge of the Knights of Pythias
Louisville
Kentucky
St. Louis
Tracey KK. Bangs
Grand Forks
N. D
The
Knights of Was
Elks Prohibit Street Fairs for Fundraising Nationwide
Salt Lake reports the grand lodge bans street fairs or carnivals run by Elks lodges as fundraiser. The prohibition takes effect Jan 1 after heavy support for the rule, with multiple lodges having planned fairs before the date. Also noted are updates on the 1903 Baltimore reunion and the Bedford City Va home committee recommendation for a physician health certificate for applicants.
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Salt Lake
Elks
Grand Lodge
Order
Committee On Laws and Rules
Ellis
Baltimore
The
Elks’ National Home Committee
Bedford City
Flood Forces Evacuations as Boone River Rises
Terrific rain north of Webster City Iowa sent the Boone river five feet above flood stage. The river overflowed its banks submerging lowlands and forcing east side families to evacuate their homes.
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Webster City
Boone
Lombardo Surrounded and Killed on Mount Aspromonte
Rome dispatch reports Lombardo the notorious Italian brigand after Murseling was cornered by Italian troops on Mount Aspromonte in Reggate province and killed following a serious clash.
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Rome
Murseling
Aspromonte
Reggate
Reporter’s Fake Charity Test Backfires In City Paper
A New York reporter is tasked to give $10 to a truly needy man and write a social study. He fabricates a tale, inspires generous donations, then is exposed when the editor discovers the deception and suspends him. The chief faces a moral sting as exposure looms.
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Bowery
New York Commercial
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Rad Uu
RR. Murphy
Austin, Minn
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Messrs
Gaynor and
Greene
Western Telephone
Connec
Northwestern Telephone Exchange Company
New York
Butte, Mont
Bolden Eagle Clothing House
Wiay
Philippine Veterans
Pythians
Tracey R. Bangs
Grand Forks, N.D
Grand Lodge of
Firs
Boone River
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