Attack by Natives at Camp of American Soldiers
The Puplajanes attacked a detachment of the Twenty fourth Infantry colored troops near Leyte. In early evening and again at night the natives rushed the camp, killing Lieutenant Roscoe Sreadwell and several soldiers, wounding others, before the regulars and the colored troops repelled the attack and routed the raiders.
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Roscoe Sreadwell
Pulpinaes
Twenty-fourth Infantry
Treadwell
Tescue
Burn Dwellings of Pior Honduras Adopts Fever Measures
Honduras authorities push drastic action against yellow fever with reports from Juan J Vernauiles, consul general in New Orleans. Tropical regions prove infection being contained as efforts expand, including extreme precautions in Wanduras where American surgeons oversee. Houses of the poor are burned and replaced with new structures to curb spread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Honduras
Juan J. Vernauiles
Qusul
Republic of Hondura
New Orleans
United States
Wanduras
Porto Rico Trade Growth and Political Tensions Highlighted
The report notes Porto Rico merchandise exports to the United States averaging about two million annually before 1890 and rising to roughly nineteen million in 1900. It cites trade balances, naval actions at San Juan, and a growing rebellion observed after American officials left the island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Porto Nico
Porto Rico
Birth of New Towns Across the Northwest Boomrailroad Surveys Fix Sites
A Chicago Daily News correspondent reports 130 new towns formed in the Northwest in the last year, concentrated in the Dakotas. Railroads like the Soo, Great Northern, and Minneapolis-St Paul drive sites as speculators move with wagons and threshers. Towns appear ten miles apart with lots sold by auction, benefiting public schools and churches, while some towns relocate to meet railroad siting.
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Northwest
Chicago Daily News
Dakotas
Minneapelia and
St. Paul
Great Northern
Milwaukee and
Soo Lines
Northwestern
Burlington
Douth
Rainy
Winnipeg
Minnesota
International
Bnny
John Smith
Farmers’ Bank
Platte
8. D
Gregory
Bonesteel
Public Improvement Fund
Lota Vous
Grerardess
Creed
Erermerles
Avon Pyen
Peat Welty Wheleems Atcahtp Test Flight
A Brantford Canada test of an early wireless aeroplane invented by Prue Alexander Great Belt is described. The aircraft, piloted by William Cook, rose from its launch point with 400 feet of altitude in initial flight. Aided by Ci. Aighonive of Chicago, the craft performed a successful takeoff and nominal descent, turning the Campilessee vehicle without mishap.
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Peat
Welty Wiheelems
Brantford
Canada
Alexander
Pramta
Wilistoss
Joie Pellers
Ty Ci. Aighonive
Chicago
Campilessee
Rixey Sees Hospitals and Recommends U S Navy Plans
Surgeon General Rixey toured naval hospital facilities in Yokohama San Francisco Manila Cavite and other ports. He found Yokohama and Norfolk style reforms promising and urged erection of a Newportike style hospital at San Francisco for enlisted men while noting varying conditions at Olongapo Nagasaki Shanghai and Manila.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rixey
Navy
United States
Yokohama
Nagasaki
Shanghai
Philippines
Manila
Naval Hospital
Canacao
Cavite
Olongopo
Paris
London
Norfolk
Norfolk Hospital
Avalanche of Mud Destroys Mavnareli Town Near Tiflis
A mountain landslide near Tiflis caused a flood of yellow mud six feet deep, burying cattle and people. An estimated 255 residents were lost as crops were ruined across five square kilometers in Kwynreti valley, with panic and repeated warnings from Greek priests.
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Auasion
Mavnareli
Tiflis
Kwynreti
Tslaw
Caucasus
Sintitar
Transcaucasus
Tiflis Steelé
Avinbac
St. David
Koyarelt
Cauensug
Kwareli
Packers' Domestic Trade Rises Despite Grilling Furore
A Commerce and Labor report released in Washington shows Chicago packing houses increased domestic shipments for July and the seven months ending July. July totals reach 203,252,030 pounds with 670,941,000 pounds dressed beef, 510,712,163 pounds cured meats and 248,920,053 pounds tard, signaling stronger year to date volumes amid scrutiny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Department of Commerce and Labor
Washington
Simplified spelling in schools and education shifts
Miscellaneous notes on spelling reforms in Plainfield New Jersey and New Britain Connecticut, with figures on Canadian Indian schools, Milwaukee graduates, and New York City board of education adopting simplified spelling words. Also mentions Kansas City student performance, Russian education budget, and New Jersey school finances.
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Plainfield
N. J
New Britain
Conn
Canada
Milwaukee
Cotlege
Forest Sanatoria
Berlin
New York City
Lyingfield
Mass
Russia
Bowth
New Jersey
Americans landed to aid Cuba crisis near Havana
President Palma feared a Havana uprising as rebels pressed near the city. The cruiser Denver landed 130 sailors and guns to protect Americans, with Colwell and Sleeper stating the move was to safeguard American interests. Orders to sail and plans for possible Cuban landing followed, as the Roosevelt administration sought a stance on the civil conflict.
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Tolma
Denver
Colwell
Sleeper
Maffakres
Almericain Intercasta
Palma
Havana
Washington
Navy Department
Ponate
Pino Guerra
Centrol
Travania
Alfredo Zayas
Liberal Party
Loynag Gel Castillo
Davana
United States
Carrie
Talina
Cowell
Newack
Acon
Cleveland
Norfolk
Cuba
Roosevelt
Secretary of the Navy
Oyster Bay
Chilean Earthquake Depths Revealed Across Coastline
Reports indicate the Chilean quake affected about 1,400 miles of coastline with a breadth up to 200 miles, far larger than the California event which spanned 400 miles and about 50 miles wide. Experts caution against direct comparison, noting the Andes as a major influence.
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Chili
California
Coast Range
Rocky Mountain
Decline of the Ministry Cited by Rev Dr English
Rev Dr W F English of East Windham Conn says salaries rose in all fields over the past decade but the ministry faced an average 10 percent cut. He notes 2000 Congregational clergymen lack regular positions and unemployment rises while theological students per church fell from 12 in 1902 to 8 in 1905. Poor pay he calls the key barrier keeping men from entering the ministry.
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W. F. English
East Windaar
Conn
Lhe
Tie
Unclear headline from flooded Bengal and Los Angeles murder
Fragmentary report notes floods and a pony harvest in Bengal. A California shelter worker, married to a man, was shot dead instantly in Los Angeles, with vague references to a detained inmate and local officials.
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Pauine
Bengal
Mayas di Sr Cuiliane
England
Vrousett
Monterey
Cat
Galconda
Cal
Dente Cusk
Prate
Homie
Los Angeles
Alinox
Puscand
Mint Director Predicts Continual Rise in Living Costs
George TH Roberts, director of the Mint, says the era of high prices is just beginning and that the cost of living will go higher. He argues current costs are above the 10 and 20 years ago but below mid 80s levels, noting widespread employment, increased consumption, and doubled exports as factors sustaining higher prices.
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Srn
George TH. Roberta
Uin Mint
Myon
Labor unions and organizing drives across cities vary greatly
A chaotic report lists union activity from San Francisco to Roanoke with mentions of building trades completions, New York bartenders demanding higher wages, machinists in Cleveland advancing, and national unions forming. It notes Roanoke unfairly opposing non union printing, Boston unions, and various labor advances in Mexico and Belgium, plus court rulings on picketing and molders’ strikes tests.
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San Francisco
Cal
New York City
Cleveland
Ohio
William Foley
Boston
Mass
International Steel and Copper Pate
Chives
Roanoke
United Railways and Electric, Compatny
Baltimore
Newwsl
New Boilermakers and Tron Shipbuilders’ International Union
Apri
Wmade
Loxton
Joe! No
Mie
American Federation of Labor
Sone International
Musicians’ Protective Union
No. 0
Stix
Mitchell
United Mine Workers
Columbus
Laborway
Naval Gun Factory
Washington, D. C
Nien
Juimet
Belgium
Anlo
London
England
Court of Last Appeal
Dr Williams Pink Pills Boosts Patient From 104 to 130 Pounds
Mrs S A Green of Franklin, Illinois testifies she suffered three and a half years with weakness and nerves, with bed confinement. After taking Dr Williams Pink Pills her strength returned, she gained weight to 130 pounds and regained energy for daily tasks. Pills sold by druggists or mailed with prepaid price 60 cents per bottle, six for 3.40 from Dr Williams Medicine Co. New York.
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Green
Williama
Grant Witjovity
Caseh Dy
Wilkes
Phil Pilly
Mra
S.A. Green
Ro. D
Franklin
Williamar
Williams
Willits
Ad Aruggixty
Dr. Williams Medicine Co
Sehoncetudy
N.Y
Cures by Incantation and Deluded Public Trust
A historical scrutiny notes remedies rooted in belief across cultures. An Ohio Journal excerpt mentions a Taswaurnyas County case where claims of healing by Indian bones and chants drew crowds, while authorities charge the healer with unlawful practice. It discusses the mind’s role in disease, superstition, and folk cures, from motherly soothing to priestly rites, suggesting future inquiry into the elusive sixth sense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio State Journal
Taswaurnyas County
Doctor Recommends Postum In Convalescence
A physician extols Postum as a nutritious, easy to absorb alternative to coffee for convalescence and digestive issues. He reports home and patient adoption, noting widespread store availability and health benefits across families and boards, urging continued use alongside meals.
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Pontan Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellyiile
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Vaud
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Pior
U. S
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John Julien
Byron Cole
Sherif'a Moe
Harpeter
Standard Oil
Daniel O'Day
Pennsylvania Railroad
Judse River
Futian
Wyshor
Yan Willian
Dr. Moore
Nevada
Three Oaks
Board of Hearth
Whey Works
Packers
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Mayana
Milwaukea
Philadelphia
Mediea Journal
Ranlolf Staelin
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