Colombian Revolutionists Capture Government Gunboat Boyaca
News from the Agua Dulce district says Colombian revolutionists seized the government gunboat Boyaca after a naval engagement. Three hundred government troops and Generals Ortiz and Henao were captured with munitions and provisions. a gasoline launch was also taken. The Boyaca had departed Panama July 29 with reinforcements for Morales Berti.
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San Jose de Costa Rica
Agua Dulce
Boyaca
Ortiz
Henao
Panama
Morales Berti
Settlement Nears As Anthracite Strike Ends
Reports from Pittsburgh on August 16 indicate a settlement of the anthracite coal strike by September 1. Major John Biddle cites an operator agent who told Gouicis to prepare shipments after September 1, with mines to reopen. Both sides expected to concede differences and resume operations.
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Pittsburg
John Biddle
District of Columbia
Detroit
Biddle
Washington
Gouicis
Trouble at Shenandoah as mob chases worker near washery
In Shenandoah Pennsylvania a mob of fifty to sixty pursued an alleged unfair worker near the Philadelphia and Reading Coal and Iron washery. A night watchman named Flinn tried to rescue the man but was thrown into a creek. Troops formed to hold the crowd back as reinforcements from the Twelfth regiment arrived within nine minutes.
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Shenandoah
Philadelphia and Reading Coal and Iron Company
Khamen Anthony Flinn
Akman
Mann
Asa le
Reading
Twelfth Regiment
Viishth
Sv. A
Men Arrested After Town Assault Stir Keeps Troops Busy
Three men named John Howe Frederick Zimmer man and Matthew Bronz were arrested and jailed after an assault on a watchman and a workman sparked intense townwide excitement. Troops patrolled streets until late, and the town has since returned to quiet.
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John Howe
Frederick Zimmerman
Matthew Bronz
Drowning Tragedy Strikes Cass Lake Family
Two young brothers George and Henry Henry, sons of Nic Henry of Cass Lake Minnesota, drowned in Pike bay Wednesday afternoon. James Allen found a straw hat then located the first body and, shortly after, the second near the same spot. The事故 occurred while Mr. Henry fished that morning and the boys went out to catch minnows.
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Cass Lake
Minn
George
Henry Henry
Nic Henry
Pike Bay
James Allen
Allen
Mr. Henry
Havana Press Attacks Palma Over Incompetence
Havana papers accuse President Palma of weakness and failing to act for Cuba with promises unkept. Luchan newspaper says Palma would govern without law and ignore the constitution and notes Congress has urged a budget that has not been presented.
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Havana
Republic
Luchan
Palma
Cuba
Congress
Pioneer steamboat man and legislator Cornelius O Connor dies
Homer Nebraska dated August 16 reports the death of Captain Cornelius O Connor a long time Nebraska resident since 1857 pioneer steamboat man and twice a member of the legislature. In 1858 Territorial Governor Richards commissioned him to lead the militia for Northern Nebraska defense and he became known as an Indian fighter.
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Homer
Neb
Cornelius O'Connor
Nebraska
Richards
Train strikes family at Mineral street grade crossing
Milwaukee reports James McKay forty a fish dealer was badly hurt while driving over the Mineral street grade crossing. His seven year old nephew Robert Burkhardt died in the emergency hospital after being struck by Milwaukee Road passenger train No. 105.
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Milwaukee
Mineral Street
James McKay
Robert Burkhardt
Milwaukee Road
Reunion of the Army of the Philippines Society
The Society of the Army of the Philippines adjourned after electing officers led by President General Irving Hale of Denver and choosing St. Paul as the site for next year. The committee may adjust dates to fit the first Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday in November.
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Society of the Army of the Philippines
Council Bluffs
Irving Hale
Denver
Donald Macha
Alfred S. Frost
Evanston
Ill
Charles Kine
Miwaukee
Colon
J. W. Pope
Colorado
Pesident
S. Metcalf
Lawrence
Kan
H. A. Crow
Cowellsville
Pittsbore
Sioux Falls
North Western Telephone Lines Reach 2000 Cities
North Western Telephone goes long distance with copper metallic circuits and first class service reaching over 2,000 cities and towns in Minnesota North and South Dakota Iowa and Wisconsin at low rates.
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Minnesota
Plakota
Iowa
Wisconsin
One Killed and Several Wounded in the Encounter
Eleven white men are jailed after a clash with negro workers at the Southern Pacific creosote works seven miles from Houston. Casualties include Nelson Randall killed, Bill Anderson wounded, William Hamley fatally shot. the melee involved guards and armed laborers during oil tank construction for the Santa Fe Pacific line.
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Houston
Tex
Southern Pacific Creosote Works
Nelson Randall
Bill Anderson
William Hamiley
Inkren Negro
Reocoie
Santer. Pacihe
Vison
Ioin
Insurgent Activity Reported Near Isthmus by Steamer Floridian
Kingston Jamaica August 16 The British steamer Floridian arrived from Colon and reports considerable insurgent activity near the isthmus. An attack on Panama was feared and Colombia was reinforcing garrisons at Panama and Colon. Officers say Colombia claimed victory at Agua Dulce while Colon believed the engagement decisive.
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Kingston
Jamaica
Liverpool
Colon
Panama
Agua Dulce
Colombia
Imperial decree guides Boxer indemnity funds in China
Washington reports Minister Conger in Peking transmitted an imperial decree for raising funds in Qing provinces to pay foreign indemnity after the Boxer uprising. It bans extortion, orders viceroys to avoid friction, and warns officials against pocketing funds. A viceroy proclamation urges peace between people and Christians.
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Washington
Conger
Peking
State Department
Chili
Expelled French nuns seek settlement in United States
In Rome on August 16 members of religious orders expelled from France especially sisters petition Vatican authorities for permission to settle in the United States. Officials note no US vacancies and language barriers, suggesting Canada, where French is common, as a better field, but the applicants demand the United States.
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Rome
France
Vatican
United States
Canada
Dominion
Page Morris Declines Run For Congress Nomination
Duluth August 16 Page Morris announces he will not seek the Republican congressional nomination. He expresses surprise and annoyance at a city rumor spread during his absence that he would mount another campaign for congressional honors.
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Duluth
Morris
New Endowment Bank Board Members Elected
San Francisco August 16. Two new members were elected to the board of control of the endowment rank by the supreme lodge of the Knights of Pythias. Frank Haskins of Wisconsin and Dr. John T Sutchen were chosen.
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San Francisco
Board of Control
Supreme Lodge of the
Knights of Phythias
Frank Haskins
Wisconsin
John T. Sutchen
Walsh urges Iowa Democrats to reaffirm Kansas City platform
Ottumwa Iowa August 16 Hon Charles A Walsh secretary of the national Democratic committee writes a letter urging Iowa Democrats to reaffirm the Kansas City platform at the upcoming state convention. He emphasizes unity and adherence to the party program as the convention approaches.
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Ottumwa
Charles A. Walsh
Rational Democratic Committee
Kansas City
Iowa
William Ross Sentenced to Death for Willow City Killing
William Ross was sentenced to death for the July 5 killing of Thomas Walch in Willow City North Dakota. The execution date will be set in a few days.
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Rottineau
N. D
William Ross
Thomas Walch
Willow City
This County
McCain Brothers Drown Bathing in Rapid Creek
Ralph and Walter McCain sons of a Rapid City ranch man drowned while bathing in Rapid creek near Rapid Valley. They entered deep water unable to swim and perished before companions could rescue them.
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Rapid City
Ralph and
Walter McCain
Rapid Valley
Rapid Creek
Severe storm roars through Louisville with widespread damage
A powerful storm hit Louisville on August 16 with 58 mph winds, heavy rain, and a 20 degree drop. Lightning burned out telephones, trees toppled, windows shattered, and streetcar service halted for over an hour, but no fatalities were reported.
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Louisville
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R. B. Murphy
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Western Telephone
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Cial
Bolden Eagle Clothing
Hou
Lodi
Wis
William Carter
Anna Zimmerman
Arthur Boyce
Madison
Burmeister
Boyce
Carter
Minneapolis
America
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South Dakota
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U. S
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Sec
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