Devastating Caribbean Hurricane Blew Through Islands
Aug 11 dispatches report a massive hurricane striking San Juan and surrounding territories. Major damage cited at Ponce Humacao and Aibonito with hundreds of homes destroyed and property losses in the millions. Casualties include dozens in Humacao, with Montserrat and St Croix also severely hit and many still unaccounted for.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Guade- Joupe
Montserrat
St. Croix
Havoe
North Dakota
San Juan
de Porto Rico
South Coast
Ponce
Aibonito
el Cayey
Catano
Bayamon
Carolina
Caguas
Humacao
Oben Swift
Fifth United States Cavalry
King
Eleventh Infantry
North
St. ‘Thomas
la Pointe-a-Pitre
Guadelupe
Nevis
Two Million Bushels of Wheat Lost to North Dakota Hail
A Fargo dispatch reports a hail storm across Cass and Traill counties wrecking 250000 acres of wheat and destroying two million bushels. Crops near Argusville Gardner Kelso and Grandin suffered up to 100 percent losses with many farms left to summer fallow. Total losses exceed 1 million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fargo
N.D
Cass
Traill
Argusville
Gardner
Kelso
Cags
G. H. Knight
Grandin
Halstad
Hendrum
New Rockford
Eddy County
Nor the Verdict of the Mob. Richmond Special Aug 11
A Richmond despatch notes strong public anger in Dublin, Pulaski County, as residents express high indignation over the mob action. The report frames the incident as a contested verdict driven by crowd pressure and local tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Dublin
Pulaski County
Jury Denies Death Verdict Report in Finley Case
Report claimed jurors delivered a death verdict under threat of hanging if they failed. All reachable jurors emphatically denied the report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Finley
Mrs Baldwin’s Awful Crime in Irvington Family Tragedy
Indianapolis August 11 Mrs Clara Baldwin wife of Enos Baldwin a special agent poisoned her husband son and daughter with strychnine during dinner then killed herself with a revolver authorities say she was insane and had recently been in a private sanitarium doctors struggle to save the three remaining unconscious family members while the motive remains unclear
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Clara Baldwin
Irvington
Enos Baldwin
James
Mary
Baldwin
James Baldwin
Mrs. Baldwin
Dreyfus Case Proceeds In French Court
Rennes August 11 Maitre Demange principal counsel of Captain Dreyfus speaks after yesterday's session stating the defenders find no surprises in the secret dossier He and Labori are assured the court will thoroughly examine all charges and seek full light The judgment may come only by month’s end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rennes
France
Maitre Demange
Dreyfus
Associated Press
M. Demange
Sale of state fair privileges opens amid crowded bids
Springfield Illinois August 11 sale of privileges for the coming state fair began at the fair grounds. Despite bad weather bidders were present and prices were good. Regular exhibitors seek space with applications far exceeding prior years. Machinery hall is full and exhibitors clamor. The board of agriculture is cramped due to lack of legislative funds for hall extension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Ill
Board of Agriculture
Labor boycott hits Electric Street Railway in Chattanooga
In Chattanooga Tennessee a city wide labor boycott forms after the union motormen are locked out. Four more company employees desert to the union. Suburban lines see grease on tracks hindering traffic and one car is met with rotten eggs in protest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chattanooga
Tenn
Electric Street Railway Company
Condition of the Pension Roll in Fiscal Year
The Commissioner of Pensions Evans reports for the year ended June 30 shows disbursements of 138,253,923 and a treasury balance of 1,857,188 from 140 million appropriated. Pensioners numbered 991,519 as of June 30, down 2,195, with 40,991 added and 43,186 dropped. The roll is decreasing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Commissioner of Pensions
Evans
Treasury
Scores on the Diamond Aug 11 League baseball results
Yesterday's slate shows Baltimore 7 over St Louis 4 at Baltimore, Chicago beats Washington 5 to 4 in Washington, Philadelphia loses to Pittsburgh 3 to 2, New York and Boston rainout in Brooklyn, Western League games see St Paul 11 over Milwaukee 6, Minneapolis 13 over Kansas City 7, Grand Rapids 9 over Detroit 2, and Buffalo rainouts.
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Chicago
Baltimore
St. Louis
Washington
Philadelphia
Pittsburg
Brooklyn
New York
Boston
St. Paul
Milwaukee
Minneapolis
Kansas City
Grand Rapids
Detroit
Buffalo
Boers to Stand by the Lord Statement at Volksraad
Johannesburg correspondent reports Mr Struger declaring approval of unity under the Lord as head of state. He said the road was afraid to stray from the right path toward the Lord. Mr Kruger urged reading Psalm 119 verse 87.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Johannesburg
Daily Telegraph
Volksraad
Yankee Tars Cheer the British on Braemar Castle
Cape Town Aug 11 The British transport Braemar Castle departed with troops for Natal as the Chicago cruiser's crew cheered, the ships band playing the British anthem. Braemar Castle answered with Yankee Doodle. Belknap item marks Belmont marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cape Town
Braemar Castle
Here
Natal
United States
Chicago
Brickmakers strike threatens Chicago building tie up
Chicago August 11 strike action by brickmakers has escalated with manufacturers resisting demands. It is believed a general shutdown of building operations in Chicago and a strike of about 60000 craftsmen is imminent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
T’he
Gomez Optimist Sees Progress Toward Cuban Independence
In an open letter published by La Lucha General Gomez states Cuba must wait for orderly societal change after war. He rejects claims of division between Cubans Spaniards and Americans, calls for unity, dissolution of the Cuban army, and a council to represent Cuba while the intervening power upholds obligations. He denies robbery by the United States and urges work and patience for freedom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marana
la Lucha
Gomez
Cuba
Sam
General Gomez Reflects On Self and Demands No Ambition
In a letter to his son Domingo, General Gomez states he has no personal ambitions or need for reputation. He says his career has aligned with events and he remains content, defending his conscience and a peaceful outcome for Cuba. He praises Havana’s noble people and hints at returning home soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gomez
Domingo
Guba
Springfield to Pekin Railway scheme announced
Dwight L. Wing of Springfield and W N Wilson and W S Prettyman of Pekin give notice of a meeting to organize and promote the Springfield Pekin Canton and Western Railroad Company. The line would run west of Pekin through Tazewell Peoria Fulton McDonough and Hancock to cross the Mississippi into Keokuk and then return to Springfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Ills
Dwight L. Wing
W. N. Wilson
W. S. Prettyman
Pekin
Springfield, Pekin, Canton and
Japanese tobacco purchase arrangements reported
Washington Aug 11 Minister Buck reports to the state department that the Japanese government has concluded arrangements to buy tobacco through agents and will obtain supplies generally from the United States, signaling broader American shipments to Japan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Buck
State Department
United States
National Hay Association elects officers at session
Detroit Aug 11 The National Hay association closed its session with officers chosen James W Sale of Bluffton Indiana elected president and F F Collins of Cincinnati named secretary and treasurer end of meeting confirmation of leadership slate was reported today
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
National Hay Association
James W. Sale
Bluffton
Ind
Treasuer
F. F. Collins
Cincinnati
Mayor Jones Denies Quote on Cleveland Campaign Hand-off
Toledo August 11 Mayor Jones denies misquote saying he did not claim his Cleveland campaign is in the hands of striking street car men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones
Toledo
Cleveland
Miners Return to Work After Agreement Reached
Moweagqua Illinois August 11 An agreement between coal miners and operators was reached yesterday and the miners resume work today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moweagqua, Ills
Freeport endorses Doan's Kidney Pills in local notice
A Freeport reader testimonial promotes Doan's Kidney Pills from Foster Milburn Co claiming relief from kidney pain backache and dizziness after using half a box. The ad cites a janitor at a high school at 61 Brick Street and notes Doan's pills cost 50 cents per box with mail order from Buffalo New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport
Dean
Doan
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
United States
Doan’s
The Value of Earnest Work and a Strong Body
A passage argues that earned wealth carries wisdom and that inherited riches lack the discipline of toil. It cites Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery as a temperance remedy that purifies blood, strengthens lungs, and helps those afflicted by consumption or lingering coughs. The piece promotes self-improvement through effort and healthful remedies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrie E. Garrett
Society For the Prevention
Prince of Wales
William Broadbent
Dr. Pierce
Golden Medical
Discovery
The Way of the World Mosquito Grievance Echoed
In a Washington Star quote, a weary mosquito laments the public’s quick frenzy over fads. A moth counters, noting the insect claims a long history of stinging people, yet no one features its image or calls it a kissing bug.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Star
Allen's Foot-EasePromotional vial claims and quips
A mixed advertising and quirky note collection highlights Allen's Foot-Ease usage for gloves and shoes, praising its absorbent powder and purity while noting stores carry it and inviting medical attention. It also includes unrelated statements on bar admission and a quip about village life and New York anarchists ending beer due to soap suds appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
Allen S. Omlsted
le Roy
N. Y
New York
Green's August Flower praised by Prof Houton
It is a surprising fact that in ten years of world travel I have met more people using Green's August Flower for dyspepsia liver and stomach derangements and constipation. It suits tourists salesmen and office workers with headaches from irregular habits. Free samples at Emmert Burrell's. sold by dealers worldwide. Colonel Alber Pope the bicycle magnate first saw a bicycle in Philadelphia at the Centennial Exposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prof. Houton
Emmert & Burrell’s
Alber A. Pope
Philadelphia
Kidney Cure Advertisement by Foley’s Remedy
An advertisement touts Foley's Kidney Cure as a safe, sure remedy for kidney trouble with a guarantee of refund if not satisfied. Signed by H. d. Moogk and W. F. Jung Kunz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
H.d. Moogk
W. F.jungkunz
Killed by a waiter in Manitou hotel row
McKemie, a Gainesville Tex cotton merchant and school board member, died after a dining room dispute at the Barker hotel in Manitou. Waiter George McCormick was arrested. ex Gov Hogg urged safety to prevent lynching amid a southern presence in Manitou.
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Colorado Springs
Colo
McKennie
School Board
Gainesville
Tex
Barker Hotel
Manito
George Groves
Mekemie
MekKemie
Groves
McKemie
George McCormick
Hogg
Texas
Manitou
Michigan Fish Hatchery Placed Under Federal Control
Grand Rapids Aug 11 President Thrace Davis of the Michigan fish commission was notified that negotiations are closed for US government to assume control of Michigan commercial fish hatching. White fish propagation will resume on a larger scale, with state rights to use Detroit hatchery and concessions. The state will receive 150,000,000 white fish fry and 60,000,000 wall-eyed pike eggs for inland waters. A big oil deal in Indiana follows, and a ten-year-old boy in Iowa died in a corn bin accident near Dewar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Rapids
Mich
Thrace Davis
Michigan Fish Commission
Michigan
United States
Detroit River
Detroit
Pioneer Woman Drowns Self at Local Lake Resort
Muscatine Iowa Aug 11 Miss Ann Resley a county pioneer died by her own hand at Resleys Lake a popular resort near the city Temporary insanity due to partial paralysis listed as the cause authorities reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Ann Resley
Resley
First Named. Is a Preacher. Waco arrest in counterfeiting case
Solomon Dol son a preacher, along with W. H Wilder and W. Williams, were arrested yesterday in the Bosque mountains on counterfeiting charges. Dol son is identified as the first named individual.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waco
Tex
Solomon Dolson
W. H Wilder
W. Williams
Bosque Mountains
Markets report from Chicago and Milwaukee grain essays
Chicago and Milwaukee price quotations show mixed grain and live stock activity. Wheat, corn, oats, pork, and lard futures reflect varied moves while live stock receipts and cattle and hog price ranges are outlined. Milwaukee notes dull and steady grain prices with No 1 northern wheat quoted around 71.5 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Board of Trade
Texas
Milwaukee
Union Veterans Encampment Excursion Ticket Offer
The Chicago Great Western will sell excursion tickets to the Union Veterans Annual Encampment in Des Moines Indiana August 22 to 25 1899. Tickets on sale August 21 and 22 valid to August 28 cost one fare plus 2 dollars round trip. Inquiries to any Chicago Great Western agent or F H Lord General Pass and Ticket Agent 118 Adams St Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Unions
Chicago Great Western Ba Y
Des Moines
Chicago Great Western R
F. H. Lord
Adams St
Chicago
Lake Bluff Summer Meeting Excursion Tickets Offered
The North Western Line will sell excursion tickets from Illinois to Lake Bluff and return at low rates until August 31 inclusive, with tickets limited for return. Apply to agents of Chicago and North Western Railway. On August 1 and 15, September 5 and 19, the C M and St P Ry will sell harvest excursion tickets to nearly all western points at one fare plus two dollars for the round trip. J B Sweart, Agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Bluff
North-Western
Illinois
Chicago & North-Western Railway
J. B. Sweart
Cheap Railway Rates Promote Southern Settlement Travel
On the first and third Tuesdays each month through October, the Southern Railway sells homeseekers and settlers one fare plus 2 dollars for a round trip to nearly all Tennessee, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia and Florida. Tickets are valid twenty one days from sale. Address W X H Taytor for illustrated matter and details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Railway
Tennessee
Mississippi
Alabama
Georgia
North Carolina
South Carolina
Virginia
Florida
Southeastern
United States
H Taytog
Louisville
J. C. Bess
N. W
Adams St
Chicago
Els
War Album offers panorama of Spanish American War life
A 6x8 inch panorama book titled Spanish-American War Panorama and Greater America depicts military life from recruitment to hospital care, with scenes of Havana and Santiago, camp life, and public figures. Priced at 12 cents, mailed to US Canada or Mexico, limited edition, order via Warren J. Lynch Big Four Route Cincinnati.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Red Cross
Havana
Santiago
Uncle Sam
United States
Canada
Mexico
Warren J. Lynch
Cincinnati, Ohio
Race Meeting at Nutwood Driving Park in 1899
The Nutwood Driving Park Club in Dubuque Iowa hosts a race meeting from August 28 to September 2 1899. The Chicago Great Western Railway offers a round trip at one fare from all stations on its line with tickets valid to September 4. Inquiries go to Chicago Great Western agents or F H Lord General Passenger and Ticket Agent at 113 Adams St Chicago.
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Nutwood Driving Park
Dubuque
Iowa
Chicago
Chicago Great Western Ry
Chicago Great Western
F. H. Lord
Adams St
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Oberlin College
Vanderbilt
Pearl of the Antilles
P Roseate
Deond
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Thos. Field
Dolliver
Ryan
Winona Lake
Assembly
William Jennings Bryan
Leon H. Vincent
Zangwill
Kipling
Michigan Fish Hatchery
Wabash
Indiana
Byram Oil Company
Titusville
Byram
Waterloo
Reuben Follett
W. Follett
Dewar
Chicago Grain and Produce
H. J. Moogk
W. F. Jungkunz & Co
Calleornta
California
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