Submarine Porpoise sinks to near bottom of sea
Nine crewmen aboard the submarine Porpoise faced a perilous descent off Newparty when the craft dropped to about 1200 feet. Leaks prevented normal ballast operations and valves failed as water pressure increased. After twenty minutes of hand pumping and valve repairs, buoyancy returned and the boat began to rise. Captain Frank F. Fletcher attributed the mishap to sunk valves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson
Frank F. Fletcher
United States
Sald
Kill Captain Barrett and Bandits Looted Towns
A report covers Captain Barrett of the constabulary killed on Leyte island after native forces faced a superior bantite contingent. Across Misamis Mindanao, lands looting occurred. Pablo Mercado and family were kidnapped amid tensions with Americans. Chinese stores burned. several natives killed. Also noted are a tornado in Chautauqua County causing five thousand revelers to flee, Armour & Co plant fire in Chicago, a stabbing in Cleveland, a banker kidnapped in old Mexico, Chicago postal tubes opening, a holdup in Nod, and a Milan actress dying in exile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leyte
Bantite
Hy. Barrett
Misamis
Minditoo
Landits
Pablo Mercado
Mercado
Remarkable feats of the Avind described
A fragmentary report recalls violent weather or disaster events. Wind and debris raged through High Bridge, with granite slabs cut, roofs lifted, skylights blown inward, and glass stores shattered. Large trees uprooted, rainwater solidified, and electric and structural damage felled signs, churches, and buildings, while bright continuous flashes lit two cities.
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Lona
Weather crop report notes improving corn and drought relief
The weekly crop report says rains relieved drought in the central valleys and northern Rocky regions, with fair weather in the corn belt except Ohio and Nebraska. Cotton outlook improves though shedding and rust persist, while Texas reports rust, boll weevils, and general picking progress. Tobacco, apples, and potatoes show mixed gains. soil ready for fall plowing across central valleys and middle Atlantic states.
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Weather Bilread
Portiona
Central
Tennessee
Middle Gulf States
Texas
Northern Rocks
North Pacific Coast
Idaho
Montana
Lake
Rocky Mountain
Miasowii Valley
Rocky Mountains
Corn
Ohio
Nebraska
Missouri Valley
Mississippi
Ohio Valley
Middle Atlantic
North Dakota
Minnesota
Pacific
Anul
New England
Dreuth
Wisconsin
Middle Atlantic States
New York
Lake Region
Pennsylvania
Fragmentary OCR notes from The News es page in St Louis
Miscellaneous garbled lines discuss international law, the Hague tribunal, Krupp gun works, and political notes. Mentions of Tibet, Colorado law disorder, Constantinople humorist, pork evasion, mosquitoes at the White House, Michigan gender ratio, and neutral foreign policy questions. Unclear dates or sources.
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St Louis
Tipan
Board of Strategy
Tibet
Hague
Colorado
Constantinople
Porka
Michigan
China
Ferocious Far East Battles Riot in Port Arthur Area
Reports from the Far East describe fierce fighting along sea and land with Chinese defenses at Liauth Mountain and Port Arthur under heavy attack. Japanese forces regain positions outside forts while a Chinese countermining claim is disputed. rumors of land mines are likely exaggerated. An armistice offer via a white flag sought surrender terms for Port Arthur and Kouropatkin’s forces.
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Liauth
Shin
Penthysum
Bil
Ronge
Pullehwang
Sudereyling
Port Arthur
Kouropatkin
Naval losses and ship destructions in the Far East clash
A chaotic record lists Russian naval vessels damaged sunk or dismantled after battles with Japanese forces. Vessels named include cruisers, battleships, gunboats, and destroyers with ports such as Shanghai Qingdao and Port Arthur noted. Many ships are reported damaged or destroyed in August and February actions, with crews killed or scuttled to prevent capture.
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Noviic
Kobsikoysk
Lal
Sakhatieny
Ruin
Auht
Kamimunva
Preropavlovsk
Acantial Mukhoff
Singehou
Boyarin
Datny
Vartag
Chemulpy
Mandohur
Shanghai
Vindivostok
Askold
Rossia
Vindivoatok
Gromobos
Vindivoutok
Ridshumdlni
Chefoo
Grozovol
Ynushitelny
Pigeon Bay
Russia
Gromobol
Vladivostok
Diany
Nayik
Viladivostok
Togo
Malludu
Kraochou
Bhanghal
Port Arthur
Icorsakovsk
Sakhalien
Chitose
Tsushima
Japaneae J
Chetoo
Fort No. 1
Port Misesban
War News and Reactions in Manchuria and Korea
Reports quote General Stoessel opposing Japanese terms in Manchuria while war skeptics debate leadership ethics. Naval actions include Kamimura versus Vladivostok forces near Port Arthur, with Russian ships damaged or sunk. Japanese losses and port defenses, plus fleet movements at Vladivostok and Korsakovsk, shape a grim patrol of the conflict through battles around Port Arthur and nearby seas.
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Staplush
Dolny
Yoshino
Kasuga
Port Arthur
Miyaka
Kerr Bay
Kaimon
Takenyan Bay
Vladivostok Vahilers
Devastating Midwest Tornado Strikes Saint Paul Minneapolis
A powerful tornado roared through Minnesota Saturday, killing at least sixteen people and injuring many more as it leveled Waconia and damaged Minneapolis and Saint Paul. The storm shredded theaters, snapped bridges, toppled college and bank buildings, and destroyed factories including the Minneapolis Sugar Beet plant, sparing some nearby structures. Bridges were flung apart, railcars toppled, and a dormitory collapsed burying children. the disaster left extensive property damage and widespread power outages.
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Searer
St. Paul
Minnneapolis
Axiile
Waconia
Bcore
Stig
Snormons
Minneapolis Sugar Beet Company
Minneapoli and
West St. Paul
St.Paul
Wnabasha Street
Tivoli Concert Hall
Empire Theater
Third Street
East Third Street
Planeer Press
First National Bank
East Fourth Street
Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Railway
House of the Good Shepherd
Oil Pipe Line Construction Planned from Kenana Fields
Telegraphic Brevities note that Standard Oil will start building an eight inch pipe line from the Kenana oil fields to White, with an estimated cost of 100000 dollars. The project aims to connect production sites to distribution points, reflecting early expansion in midstream infrastructure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard Oil Company
Via
Trade optimism and varied results across sectors in weekly review
The Dun and Co weekly Chicago trade review notes mixed conditions with improved distribution and consumer demand in the West, stronger apparel and boot sectors, overtime in hat and cap factories, and cautious stock carrying. Wheat prices rise, corn outlook uncertain, provisions and livestock showing recovery, and bank clearings reach $116,415,000, 85 percent above the prior year.
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Real
York
Luter Holfint, Mercantie
Cully Holding
Lh. G. Dun & Co
Chicago
Hiterlor
Privos
U.S. Grain and Livestock Prices by City Snapshot
Trading quotes show Chicago and St Louis cattle ranges from 4.00 to 5.75 dollars with hogs at 4.00 to 5.40, sheep 2.00 to 4.00, wheat No.2 around 1.05 to 1.10, rye near 0.70 to 1.15, and corn 0.58 to 0.85. Indianapolis, Cincinnati, Detroit and Milwaukee listings report mixed grain and livestock prices with butter and eggs also listed.
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New York
St. Lovin
Boston
Pittsburg
Brooklyn
Cincmontt
Philadelphia
New Fork
Cleveland
Oston
Detroit
Chicago
St. Louis
Washington
W.T. Bt
Elubs
Denver
de Des Moines
Colo. Springs
Asgl Orinha
Ux City
Ike
Indianapolis
Coumon
St. Louie
Whoige
USS
New York--Gaetia
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Elgin Echo
F W. Hughes
Citleera
Hase
Captain Barrett
Chautauqha County
Parkhurst's Grove
Stocktown
Clus
Armour & Co
Stock Yards
Fathat
Harry J. Payer
Thomas Graves
Arcady
Payer
Graves
Hunganda Toho Elland
Bank of Vortales
N. M. iv
Brigdude
Old Mexico
Mry. Ilundling
Oputo
Chlonxo
Taganaster White
O'Rourke Construction Company
Paterwon
Nod
Onon Nota
Hosina Watklne
Edwie Forrest
Flarry Miller
John W. Miller
Engen
Tre
Sid
Eyseshan
Anteshan
Etseshan
New City
West Port
Anteshun
Etseshin
Ating In
Manchuria
Tokio
Stoessel
Ctizen
Straits of Korea
Kamimure
Rurik
Rossianil Gromobol
Vindivostol
Reief
Fort Dulny
Taotai
Weatroyars
Novik
Theteat
Sterugudschi
3Ilori
Strashii
Wei-Hai-Wei
Funboat
HAVOC
87. Paul
Minneapolis
Minneapois
Nicollet, Avenue
Sixth Street
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