Foraker and Dick to Begin War on Their Opponents
Two Ohio senators Foraker and Dick announce a hard fought bid for presidential endorsement at the state convention. They will demand personal indorsement, line up factions, and defend their seats against the Daugherty Herrick coalition in a battle described as a fight to the finish with no quarter. They plan to set headquarters in Dayton before the convention.
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Foraker
Columbus
Ohio
Commercial Tribune
United States
BreReacy Outloo
Harry M. Daugherty
Herrick
Daugherty
Fairbanks
Indiana
Buckeye
Cincinnati
Akron
Tuscarawas County
Dayton
Algonquin Hotel
Wall Street panic as Union Pacific soars on big dividends
On August 17 in New York Union Pacific and Southern Pacific surged after dividends far above expectations were announced. Union Pacific common rose about 17 points and Southern Pacific about 6 points with heavy short-covering losses for traders. Pools reportedly profited massively with Union Pacific around 15.6 million and Southern Pacific about 10 million.
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Commercial Tribune
New York
Union Pacific
Southern Pacific
Great Earthquake Devastates Valparaiso and Strikes Chile
Reports from Buenos Aires and New York describe a major quake across Chile and neighboring regions. Five shocks disturbed the Pacific coast and Andes, destroying many buildings including the government house and causing widespread alarm as telegraph lines failed.
Fires Ravage Hamburg Area With Widespread Losses
Special Cable reports massive fires across Hamburg causing extensive ship and cargo losses. The blaze injures hundreds and leaves misery indescribable as authorities battle the flames and assess the widespread damage.
Earthquake Smashes Valparaiso. Fires Wreak Havoc
Reports from The New York dispatch describe a powerful Valparaiso earthquake that destroyed much of the port city and ignited fires. Dozens killed and hundreds injured as buildings collapse. Chilean Consul Adolfo Orsugar seeks confirmation. Political observers note Valparaiso’s stone, multi story architecture elevates danger. Former American Minister Patrick Egan comments on Chilean seismic history.
Shocks Persist Through Second Day in South America
A dispatch from Galveston reports Valparaiso operators say earthquake shocks continued all day with many houses razed and believed heavy loss of life. Overland lines via the Andes are down and southward communication is cut off.
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Argentine Republic
Tupangato
San Juan
Andes
Andes City
Rosario
Aranas
Rioja
San Luis
Tucuman
Valparaiso
Baldwin
Kan
Central and South American Telegraph Company
Santiago
Buenos Ayres
Valparaiso Earthquake Sparks Fires and Panic
A major quake hit Valparaiso Chile around 8 PM on Thursday causing widespread fires. Many homes destroyed some damaged by quake and fire. Banks closed gas and electric services out leaving the city in darkness. One hundred killed or injured as aftershocks continue and communications with Santiago are cut.
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Plaza Orden
City Said to Have Been Virtually Demolished
Reports from London and Hamburg describe severe earthquake damage in Valparaiso Chile with fires and staff safe updates. Dispatches claim numerous districts wrecked, Valparaiso practically demolished, many ships lost and over a hundred killed. Telegraph links to Chile remain interrupted and Santiago and Valparaiso cut off with cables only from Iquique northward.
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Hamburg
Chile
Valparaiso
Reuter Telegraph Company
Buenos Ayres
Santiago
Pacific
Iquique
Los Andes
Telegraph Office Shutdown Signals Major Calamity
New York August 17. At 1130 tonight Central Cable office and Western Union Telegraph Company received a service message indicating a severe disruption. Dispatches were meager, suggesting a grave event or major failure affecting telegraph service.
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Central Cable Office
Western Union Telegraph
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Cordilleras
Sugar
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Tion
Patrick Egan
Ister
Galveston, Tex
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