Earthquakes devastate Valparaiso with widespread deaths
The Nacion reports from La Paz that 2,000 people perished in Valparaiso's quake and fires, with 170 dead at Limacho and dozens more across nearby towns. Roosevelt sent sympathies as authorities organize a special corps to pull down collapsing buildings and quell looting. Rural guards arrive from Central Cuba to reinforce against insurgents.
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Roosevelt
Buenos Ayres
Nacion
la Pas
Bolivia
Valparaiso
Limacho
Guillota
Conchali
Petaros
la Placilla
la Calera
Casablanca
Villa del Mar
Bnt
Santago
Santiago
Lima
Peru
Quillota
Cuba
Pinar del Rio
Cannon Seeks Endorsement at Republican Convention
At the springfield convention, Speaker Cannon was slated to receive the emphatic endorsement as the Republican Presidential candidate while Senator Callum would be backed for reelection to the United States Senate. The resolutions pledged strong support for Roosevelt's administration.
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Speaker Cannon
Springfiela
Public’ Instruction
The
State University
Cannon
Callum
United States Senate
Roosevelt
Democratic state convention fights for party control in Peoria
The Peoria meeting on August 21 focused on nominating candidates for state treasurer and state superintendent plus three University of Illinois trustees, but the event exposed a factional struggle between National Committeeman Sullivan backers and Bryan followers. In New Iberia yellow fever quarantine blocks six blocks, with fumigation of every house and expected patient recovery soon.
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Peoria
Public Instruction
University of Ilinois
Sullivan
Bryan
New Iberia
Insurrection and meat price turmoil in Havana area
Havana province faced an uprising as General Bandera led armed forces toward Havana with over 40 men. Rural guards and meat price inflation sparked public fear. mayor imposed meat depots to curb extortion and maintain lawful prices. Arrests and volunteer calls added to mounting tension as reports from Pinar Del Rio noted rising alarm.
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Havana
Quindo Bandera
Arroyo Arenas
Santa Clara
Pinar del Rio
Tica Senate
Uct
Jose Miguel Gomez
Railway conductors in Southern Association meet in Portsmouth
Norfolk August 21 Representatives of the Railway Conductor's Association of the Seaboard from Baltimore Washington Jacksonville Birmingham Savannah Atlanta Americus Monroe and Hamite are in session behind closed doors in Portsmouth preparing a new wage scale and rules governing conductors. The likely plan is to present to President Walter tomorrow. The conductors will seek a wage increase but the amount is not announced.
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Railway Conductuctors’ Association of S.A. L
Norfolk
Seaboard
Balt High
Jacksonville
Birmingham
Savannah
Atlanta
Americus
Monroe
Hamiet
Portsmouth
Mtel
Walter
County Local Option Faces Democratic Delegates
Columbus, Aug 21 The county real option centers the Mage as a key issue ahead of the Democratic State Convention. Delegates begin arriving and their stance on the measure will largely determine the convention's floor fight.
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Ocoupies
Columbus
Racial Tension Between Troops and Townspeople Sparks Issue
Washington dispatch reports Major Slocksom to the War Department that friction between new troops and Brownville Texas citizens stems from racial feeling. Citizens opposed colored police and showed social slights and denial of public bar privileges, provoking soldier resentment.
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Washington, D. C
Major Slocksom
War Department
Brownville
Texas
Gas Blast Kills Three at Eliza Furnaces in Pittsburg
A gas explosion at Jones and Laughlin tool company's Eliza furnaces in Pittsburg kills three men and injures eleven others. Several workers are unconscious or seriously affected as the blast disrupts operations and alarms nearby streets.
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Pittsburg
Th Eliza
Jones and Laughlin’ S Tool Company
Eae
Man Shot in Leg as Police Firefight Erupts
Julius Murray was shot in the legs during a clash with police after resisting arrest. He attempted to flee to his home, later returned, and was captured by officers. The incident followed a suspected stock-market remark by a bystander claiming Murray guessed the market would rise.
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Julius Murray
Poli Wadaibonsi
Sage
Ted Sage
Hartec Graves
Ao Cro
Aisouton
Murray
Murrey
Eama
Baeksedered
State Fair visit urged for William Bennings Bryan
North Carolina officials plan a delegation of at least 200 citizens to New York to press William Bennings Bryan to come to Raleigh as guest of honor at the October state fair. Preparations advance with improved buildings and water works, and counties pledge exhibits for what officials expect will be a record fair. Insurance policyholders are urged to attend a Sept. 12 conference in Raleigh to discuss concerted action and director elections in New York meetings. Meanwhile a Pittsburgh woman, Mrs Jennie Anderson, shot herself after a confrontation with her husband following a yearlong separation from her former sweetheart. She died after remaining in the broiling sun for hours before medical help arrived.
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Halong
J. Pogue
North Carolina
James R. Young
Nutual Life Insurance Co
New York
New York Life Insurance Co
Raleigh
Pittsburg
Sweetyheart
Charles Sechler
Jennie Anderson
John Anderson
Anderson
Sechler
Dulle
Imperial
Notable local shocks and recoveries in Durham
A. Lee, a prominent druggist, suffered a severe electric shock while attempting to switch off a light. Two fingers tangled in the wire, the current lifted him to the ceiling, but he is recovering and may be out in days. Captain Currie, famed Norfolk and Western conductor, has recovered from injuries after a switch engine incident at Roanoke. Reverend E R Leyburn, pastor of First Presbyterian, was hospitalized for a tumor operation after returning from Maryland.
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A. Lee
Currie
Leyburn
Durham
Thomas Currie
Norfolk and Western
Roanoke
E.R. Leyburn
First Presbyterian
Johns Hawkins
Davidson Colles F
Fear
National Secretary urges state branches to appeal Chilean relief
National Secretary Magee sent Uspatches to 26 state branch presidents asking them to issue appeals for Chilean relief funds. Charles Hallman Keep, national treasurer of the American Redress of Washington, will receive contributions from residents in states lacking a Red Cross presence.
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Magee
Boys Mortally Shot In Chicago Bar Fight
In Chicago two bars ignited a deadly clash over a dispute involving Catherine Carrion. Charles Martin 18 was fatally wounded, and Lashy Hanson was also wounded and likely to die. William Sweeney escaped unharmed and is in custody. Witnesses say a dogen of youths testified and several suspects Mossie Mattie Joy James Healey Hubert Hicke were arrested. Police note all youths are under 20 with prior gang affiliations terrorizing the area around Division and Green streets.
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Chicago
Atis
Catherine ‘Carrion
Charles Martin
Hanson
William
Sween
Walt a_dogen
Mossie
Mattie Joy
James Healey
Hubert Hicke
William Sweeney
Rinale
Green
Mob Kills Man After Alleged Attempt in Saluda County
A black man Etheridge was lynched by about 200 residents near Summerland Saluda County last night for an alleged attempted assault on a 7 year old girl from Mount Willings. The mob ridiculed him on a dry goods box before firing. The girl suffered severe injuries and was not expected to survive, though the attending physician later reported faint hope of recovery.
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South Carolina
Lynch
Saluda County
Columbia
S. C
Ridge
Summerland
Etheridge
T. Hi. West
Mount Willings
Saluda
West
Hearing for Publishers and Succession Choices Loom
Raleigh reports a hearing by the State Oak Commission on publishers for school texts and a looming choice for J Crawford Biggs's successor as Supreme Court reporter. The telephone service dispute spurs talk of a fourth or merged provider, with Southern Bell pressure for stable rates. Candidates include Pervin Busbee, R L Gray, A J Field, and J L O Jenwenl. Geo P Peli appears as a strong contender. The State Text Book Commission begins hearings on publishers with four days slated for argument, and adoption is expected by early September.
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State Oak Commission
Biggs
Raleigh
Merchants Association
Bell Company
Ford
Tne
J. Crawford Biggs
Supreme Court
Superior Court
Bigew
Raleigh Law
Pervin
Busbee
R. L. Gray
A. J. Field
J. L.O Jenwenl
Surdrome Court
Geo. P. Peli
Winston Salem
Code Commission
North Carolina
Boot
Railway Clerks Meet Sets Prize Tournament Dates
The railway clerks association held a meeting with about 500 in prizes planned for events. Local officers and members discussed management, with mentions of a December event in Wilmington and tournaments across multiple cities including Lynchburg and Charlotte. Professional shooters may compete. prizes are substantial.
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Whitten
Wilmington
Ile
Tse
Shane
Casio
Ynchburg
Charlotte
Durham
Wilson
Rocky Mount
Tarboro
Indians adopt Barnes Outfit into Otoe tribe
Guthrie Oklahoma August 20 Indians at the dtoe agency paid by Agent Newman in Northern Oklahoma with the Barnes Outfit receiving about 1800 dollars and the outfit nearly 25000 total. The Hares outfit of adventurers long linked to the Otoes, now adopted as full Indian citizens after a feast where Mrs Barnes impressed as cook. The couple’s cooking and popularity led to full adoption into the tribe.
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Dtoe
Ana
Guthrie
Oklahoma
Newman
Barnes Outfit
Hany
Outfit
Barnes
Candidates Engage In Narrow Baltimore Campaign Amid Turmoil
The report describes a volatile campaign scene near Towson and Greenville with attended meetings by Isaac Winder and John Arnis. Enthusiastic crowds bought items tied to the murder case, including cut shoes sold as relics. A police officer intervened as tensions rose and witnesses spoke of supernatural beliefs and luck charms influencing voters.
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Reacher
Isaac Winder
Sharp
Baltinete
Inne
Winder
Towson
Baltimore
Floteutt County
Greenville
C.C
Greenvile
C. C
John Arnis
Campai
Otey
Windom
Jones
Branson
Farewell Service for Missionaries in Statesville
The First Baptist Church of Statesville will hold a farewell service for Rev and Mrs C L Dozier next Sunday in honor of their appointment as missionaries to Japan. They sail from San Francisco on Sept 4 and plan to be home after Oct 1. The Western Avenue church will join in with talks by local pastors and Dozier talks.
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R Ev
Dozier
Japan
Statesvill
First Baptist
C. Ix
Sha
Statesville
Western Avenue
Foster
C. A. Jen Fos
Sr. Mitchiner
Dosier
San Francisco
Korea
Pan
Chas. Knight
Tme
Cross
Chet
Salsbury
Greensboro
Norfolk
Tornado Devastates Tunis and Surrounding Areas
A violent tornado struck Tunis Australia with a severe hail storm and lightning. Eight farmers killed and hundreds of cattle perished. The disaster triggers farmer dividends of 13 percent plus an extra 2 percent, leaving six percent still declared for shareholders.
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Tunis
Aus
Lake of solid quicksilver found in Vera Cruz mountains
Reports from Mexico City describe a lake of quicksilver covering over three acres with depths from ten to fifty feet in the Vera Cruz mountains. Valued at many millions, the discovery was relayed by C A Bungi a mining man, who sought treatment for mercurial poisoning in Santa Rosalia Mexico. Associates F Lanerw of Sweden and J B Feelin of New York accompanied Bungi to verify the find. The lake is said to be known to local Indians and may have transformation implications for mining.
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Vera Cruz
Mexico City
C. A. Bungi
Santa Rosalia
Springs
Chinuamua
Bungi
F. Lanerw
Sweden
Mexico
B. Feelin
New York
Fera Cruz
Associated Press
Sera Hee Pene
Beatty Tate
Hayti
Ean
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Oliver & Co
Ailroad
G. A. Goodman
Sucjeds
Shepherd
J. A. Haynes
Oodman
Herbert Morrison
Hartness
Arlt
Kizio
M. L. Long
Hunter Moore
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Navarro
Make
Monte Christi
London
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