Lawson Says Whitney Must Be Defeated in Mass News Letter
Thomas W. Lawson accuses Henry M. Whitney of bribing Massachusetts lawmakers and warns that Whitney's election as governor would let the Standard Oil trust own the state. He offers aid to Moran against Whitney and urges Moran to back Guild if Whitney gains the nomination to defeat him at any cost.
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Thomas W. Lawson
Henry M. Whitney
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Standard Oiltrust
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Guild
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Hindustan
Boston Suffered Heat Then Early Relief Even on Sunday
The article describes a heat day with a 92 degree maximum noted by government thermometers. It notes many stayed indoors or in the shade while observers visited surf tubs roofs and cellars damp. Details reference federal readings and comparisons to Aug. 6.
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Rioting on Peddock Island Ends With Guard Order
More than 1000 civilians and soldiers clashed on Peddock's Island yesterday afternoon in a three hour melee on federal property. Corporal Primes of Fort Andrews was beaten and rescued by guards after being overwhelmed by the mob. Captain Kilbourne later ordered the guard to march out and dispersal followed before dusk.
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Carboni Society
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Krill
C. E. Kilbourne
Artillery Corps
Boston
Alleged Liberal plotters arrested in Havana
Half a dozen prominent Liberal leaders were seized on conspiracy charges aimed at overthrowing President Palma. The arrests include General Carlos Garcia Velez, his brother Faust, ex consul at Bremen, ex Senator Montegue, Colonel Manuel Piedra, and General Enrique Loynaz del Castillo. Telegrams sought arrest of Juan Gualberto Gomez and Demetrio Castillo for inciting outlawry and revolution.
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Palma
Cuba
Carlos Garcia Velez
Fausto
Bremen
Montegue
Manuel Piedra
House of Representatives
Enrique Loynaz del Castillo
Puerto Principe
Santiago
Juan Gualberto Gomez
Gomez
Demetrio Castillo
Castillo
Devastating Valparaiso Earthquake Reported Massive Losses
Refugees arriving in Santiago describe widespread destruction in Valparaiso with 82 shocks in 24 hours. Death toll estimates range from 2000 to 5000 as thousands shelter in streets and hills. property losses reach 250 million dollars.
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San Francisco
Michael F Dwyer Dies After Stroke In Brooklyn Cottage
Michael F Dwyer longtime prominent figure on the American turf died at his Brooklyn cottage opposite the Gravesend race track. His brother Philip J Dwyer is president of the Brooklyn Jockey Club. Dwyer had suffered a paralysis stroke years earlier after a disastrous racing campaign in England and had been practically helpless since.
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Michael F. Dwyer
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Gravesend
Brooklyn Jockey Club
Philip J. Dwyer
England
Aftershocks Hit Valparaiso and Surrounding Areas
Reports show Valparaiso and nearby regions face about 2000 deaths with Santiago mortality near 50. Property losses reach 250 million dollars as Valparaiso lies in ruins and burns. Tens of thousands displaced. refugees flee to Santiago amid growing hunger and relief preparations.
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Valparaiso
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Detalia of the Chilian Earthe quake See Page &
The item notes details of a Chilean earthquake and directs readers to Page to follow the full report.
Partly Cloudy Forecast for Boston and Nearby Areas
Partly cloudy forecast for Boston and vicinity. Monday will be fair with continued high temperatures into Tuesday. Washington report notes fair conditions for New England and eastern New York on Monday and Tuesday with fresh southerly winds. Steamers to European ports face light to fresh winds, mostly southerly, and fair weather.
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New York
Giants Defeat Chicago 7 to 90 In Wiltie Pitching
Boston and Cincinnati split a double header while a grand circuit meeting opens at Readville with the Blue Hill stake race. Yachts prepare for the Quincy cup and a novel bicycle race is arranged for Revere track with three teams to follow motors 24 hours. Sachem defeats Varada in a sloops race.
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Revere
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Varada
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