Severe Gulf Coast Storm and Tidal Wave Report
A severe storm with wind and rain and a heavy tidal wave struck the gulf coast causing telegraph disruption and threatening safety in Mobile and surrounding counties. The Mississippi River rose four feet north to Lake Ponchatoula as a surge damaged trees and small houses and washed away a rail bridge near New Orleans. In Texas Revolution context, roving rebels seized a mining town, freeing prisoners and sending cavalry toward Monterey as authorities pursue.
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Gulf Coast
Fire destroys Rie Car Barns and eighty cars in Chelsea
A disastrous blaze at the Rie Car Barns along Wastefinstol Avenue in Chelsea wiped out eighty cars operated by the Boston and North erm Street Railway Company. The incident, likely incendiary, caused extensive damage and sent workers fleeing as beams collapsed.
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Boston & Northerm Street Railway Company
Finstol Avenue
Chelsea
Mars
Earthquake Shakes San Juan
A strong quake struck San Juan Porto Rico causing people to flee into the streets. Government buildings were deserted but no damage was reported as of now and the tremor caused intense excitement among residents.
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San Juan
Porto Hico
Tragic murder suicide and other regional incidents
Walter M Warrod of Williamsport Ohio shot his wife Addie warrod at the Ada House in Fort Wayne Indiana then killed himself jealousy stated as the motive. An eight year old convict Oscar Napier sentenced to reformatory for murder of Frank Adams with tears at sentencing. Train wreck on Southern railroad at Barton DC derailed no fatalities but criminals pursued by bloodhounds. Bank robbery attempt at Markle Indiana thwarted watchman Chris Lew. Engineer Eugene Everett killed at Newbury Indiana during oiling as machinery caught him in the shaft.
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Walter AM. Warrod
Willihansport
Oho
Addie d Warrod
Ada
Fort Wayne
Tid
Oscar Napier
Albina
Iowa
Frank Adams
Duta
Eugene Everett
Newbury
Ind
Cuba Crisis Deepens As Moderates Agree To Negotiations
A Cuban political crisis escalates as Secretary Taft pressures moderates to form a six member committee to negotiate with rebels while preparations for possible American intervention intensify. Palma’s cabinet resignations follow the move and Cuba edges toward military occupation if order cannot be restored and new elections held.
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Taft
America
Hberads
Taftin Owlifeh
United States
Patt
Anél
Tila Aldimatim
Mendez Capote
Dolz
Zayas
Havana
Cuba
Davana
Cleafuegos
Ishrad
Restaus
AML
Pama Oon
Thatma
Matderate Party
Ishind
Indiumad
Provineid
Mumei
Padma
Wis
Hart
Palma
Salma
Natly
Congress
Capote
Gen. Nunez
Storm in the South Hammers Louisiana Gulf Coast
A fierce wind and rain storm ripped through the Louisiana gulf coast Thursday, with many bayou villages wiped out and loss of life feared. New Orleans suffered heavy damage though early reports said the city escaped the worst. The storm likely struck the Mississippi coast and Mobile.
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Louisiana Gulf Coast
Bayou District
New Orleans
Mississippi Coast
Mobile
King Afonso Signs De Modus Vi Vendi With US
Afonso signs de modus vi vendi with the United States. J. T. Bradley, receiver of First National, declares a 124 percent dividend in the C J Devito case at Topeka Kansas. The American Institute of Bank Clerks, meeting in Atlantic City, urges 6700 members to expose supervisor irregularities. A receiver is appointed for Charles A Brown, contractor, to secure payment on a 28250 note after Colonial National Bank sues. B S Wells, early Burlington civil engineer and Lincoln friend, dies at Atchison Kansas aged 73.
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King Afonso
Cleveland
Ohio
B.S. Wells
Burlington Railway
Abraham Lincoln
Springfield
Ill
Atchison, Kin
Atlanta Race Riots Break Into Fatal Street Violence
A deadly race riot erupts in Atlanta after attacks on white women by Black individuals. Rioters beat and shoot Black residents as police powers fail. Governor Terrell orders militia as 20 Black people die and several whites are killed or wounded amid widespread chaos and arson.
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Atlanta
Terrell
Fifth Infantry
Hecht Artillery
Atlinta
Mol
Decatur Street
Whitehall Street
Teters Street
Terminal Railroad Station
Forsythe Street
Kim
Memphis
Tenn
Vice President Fairbanks Presides at Chicago Corner Stone
Fifty thousand people gather along Clark and Randolph streets as Vice President Charles W. Fairbanks officiates at the corner stone laying for Cook County’s new five thousand dollar courthouse. He places mortar on the foundation while a three ton granite block is lowered, the crowd cheering the ceremony.
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Fairbanks
Chicago
Clark and
Randolph
Charles W. Fairbanks
United States
Cook County Court House
Aif
Vici i
Autumn trade gains and transportation strains noted in Bradstreet report
Bradstreet's Commercial Report highlights stronger autumn activity in Chicago with rising wholesale and manufacturing demand. Foodstuffs markets improve while transportation bottlenecks persist, rail freight issues linger, and lake traffic grows with iron ore and grain shipments. Retail demand shows mixed signals as shipments stay heavy and currency demand remains high.
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Chicago
Comerce
Interior
Gulf and Pacific
Dan
New York
Bradstreet
Live Market Quotes From Major U S Grain and Livestock Markets
Report lists regional cattle hog and sheep prices across Chicago Indianapolis St Louis Cincinnati Detroit Milwaukee Buffalo with grain bids for wheat corn oats rye barley and butter. Values shown as No 2 grades and prime or common categories alongside ranges and shipping notes.
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Chicago
Indianapolis
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Detroit
Milwaukee
Chalee
Tor
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Denver
Indiana
Lacrey & Lacey
N. M
Crimea
Bale Pines
Pex
Jhuines
Pater
Monterey Airec
Stensland
Paul O. Stenshuid
Paniitendiary
Southern Railroad
Barton
D. C
Savannah
Columbia
Chris Lew
Farmers’ Deposit Bank
Markle
Lew
Baron
Dia
Tart
Gig
Dalma
Alfredo Zayas
Jeader
Bntil
England
Cerny
Doliz
Senate
Mendes Capote
Cabineet
Pierce
Gulf Canal
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