Roosevelt appeals for Chile aid after earthquake
President Roosevelt issued a proclamation seeking American aid for earthquake wrecked Chile. He cited Valparaiso and other cities and urged the public to donate through the National Red Cross, recalling Europe Asia and the Americas helping the U.S. after San Francisco's 1906 disaster.
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National Red Cross Association
Destruction Surges in Valparaiso After Earthquake Fires
Reports from Valparaiso Chile dated Aug 22 describe a catastrophic quake on Aug 16 with estimated deaths near 3,000 and property losses around 100 million to 200 million dollars. Fires raged, many buildings collapsed, and looters were shot as authorities restored order amid widespread ruin.
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National Theater
Club de Sentembre
Chile Earthquake Shifts Root Visit Plans
Secretary Root aboard the United States cruiser Charleston has reached Punta Arenas and will travel to Lota on Aug. 29 to meet Chilean officials. A large reception in Santiago was canceled due to the earthquake, and Root is expected to arrive in Valparaiso around Sept. 3 to extend condolence to President Riesco.
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Business Resumed as Chile Rebuilds After Damage
Valparaiso dispatch to President Riesco says all classes participate in repairs with zeal. Committees complete tasks. if meat runs short frozen meat from Magallanes will be sold. Homeless need clothing while provisions run short at Iquique due to supply retention.
Two Boatmen Caught In Whirlpool Rapids. One Drowns
Niagara Falls Aug 27 Martin Kane and H L McGrath were swept through the gorge by the current. Kane drowned while McGrath swam to shore.
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Niagara Falls
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Martin Kane
H. L. McGrath
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McGrath
Electric storm kills Mrs Richardson in Michigan
Detroit news reports an afternoon electric storm in northeastern Michigan killed Mrs William Richardson and left five others injured. The storm caused crop damage and widespread destruction across the area.
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Detroit
William Richardson
Michigan
Bank Failure Triggers Mental Strain Report
Chicago on August 27 reports Johaan Kindler an 18 year old passenger in a trolley car became violent over an $80 loss from the Milwaukee Avenue State bank failure. He was arrested awaiting sanity inquiry becoming the second mentally deranged linked to the bank collapse. The record notes three suicides and one death after President Stensland fled. police pursue Stensland whose whereabouts are unknown.
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Chicago
Johaan Kindler
Milwaukee Avenue State Bank
Kindler
Paul 0. Stensland
D Stensiand
Pulajane Band Breaks Into Smaller Factions
Manila reports the Pulajanes split into smaller bands as a 1,000 troops and 300 constabulary move through the region. Leyte province south of Bayog Bay is cleared, with pockets along the west coast. Native volunteers aid the east coast, and hundreds offer to help Governor Veyra's troops.
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Manila
Leyte
Bayog Bay
Veyra
Trolley Car Hits Auto Near Lakewood Tragedy
A trolley struck a seven person auto in Lakewood, killing chauffeur Oliver Labelle instantly. Liquor inspector Aimee Frazeau, owner of the auto, likely fatally injured, and George J. Pauquette of Fall River was severely hurt. The wrecked machine and a sixty foot throw are reported with no other injuries.
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Lakewood
Oliver Labelle
Aimee Frazeau
Fall River
George J. Pauquette
Pioneer John Blake Dies After Repeated Illnesses
John Blake born 1842 in Canada died at his daughter Mrs. Dick Budd’s home after years of consumption. He lived in Fort Dodge and Springdale before homesteading by the Boulder river, leaving five children including Mrs. Sam Walker and Mrs. Budd. Funeral was at two this Monday from his house with Rev. Mueller officiating. burial at Mountain View cemetery.
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Dick Budd
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Springdale
Mont
Boulder River
Sam Walker
Ensburg
Leo Blake
Fr. Mueller
Livingston
Mountain View Cemetery
B. J. Kleinhesselink
C. B R. Gates
W. C. Ryan
J. A. Lowry
Fred. Severance
A. G. Yule
8. Nicholson
H. Lamb
A. Whitney
T. K. Lee
Bear Attack at Yellowstone Spurs Safety Debate
Camping near Mary's Lake in Yellowstone Park, Howard Eaton's guard was bitten on the arm and thigh by a large bear before the party drove it off. He received medical care from doctors present. The incident prompts calls to improve bear control and camping safety to keep tourists from abandoning this camping experience for hotel stays. The piece also reviews a stage play As Told in the Hills, showing at the Auditorium for one day starting September 15, highlighting Pamnena and Little Fox in a romantic drama about an adopted girl and her Indian lover.
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Lake Station
Howard Eaton
Yellowstone Park
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Wonderland News
Pamnena
Little Fox
Texas
Far West
Red Wolf
Robert Brownlee Seeks Sweet Grass County State Representative Seat
Public notice announces Robert Brownlee's candidacy for the state legislature representing Sweet Grass county. He cites personal matters limiting face to face campaigning and asks friends for support while pledging to serve and protect county interests if elected.
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Sweet Grass County
Tain
Robert Brownlee
Notice of Primary Election in Sweet Grass County Montana
Notice declares a primary for Montana Sweet Grass County on the first Tuesday of September 1906 at regular polling places. Offices include Legislature representative sheriff treasurer clerk and recorder assessor county attorney superintendent of schools coroner public administrator county surveyor two year and four year county commissioners, two justices, constables, and precinct delegates. Poll hours vary by precinct with Big Timber open 12 to 9 and others 1 to 6. H C Allen is signatory.
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Sweet Grass
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Legislative Assembly
State of Montana
Sherif
Towit
Desert Land Final Proof Notice for Skillman
Charles N. Skillman assignee of Edward Stepleton of Big Timber Montana files notice of intention to take final proof on desert land claim No 1833 for SW1GNW section 22 township 7 north range 14 east likely meets irrigation and reclamation goals before H C Pound A B Commissioner Big Timber Mont on September 17 1906 witnesses Judson A Post Thomas K Lee Hubert O Kellogg Phil Cook all residents of Big Timber Montana M R Witson Register First publication August 9 1906
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Desert Land
United States Land Office
Bozeman
Mont
Charles N. Skillman
Edward Stepleton
Big Timber
Montana
H. C. Pound
Judson A. Post
Thomas K. Lee
Hubert O. Kellogg
Phil Cook
M. R. Witson
Register
Department of the Interior
U. S. Land Office
General Land Office
U.S
Notice to Creditors in the Estate of John Blainey
Notice is given by John I. Ashby administrator of the estate of John Blainey deceased to creditors and all others with claims against the estate to exhibit them with vouchers within four months after the first publication. Claims must be presented at the administrator’s office in the Big Timber National Bank Big Timber Sweet Grass County. Dated April 10 1906.
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John Blainey
Big Timber National Bank
Big Timber
Said
Sweet Grass
Joun I. Asnuy
Bir Timber Water Works Bond Sale Notice
Town of Bir Timber Montana invites bids for forty thousand dollars First Bonds to fund a water works system. Bonds $1,000 each maturing in twenty years with ten years to amortize, interest six percent semi annual, issued December 1 1906. Bids due October 2 1906 with certified check. right to reject bids reserved.
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Mostasa
Bir Timber
Sweet Grass County
Montana
Big Timber
New York
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