Spanish commander asks for more troops amid Cuban fort projects
A St Louis dispatch to the Globe-Democrat reports Bayanto is in danger as the Manzanillo command wires for war supplies. Spanish troops and reinforcements from Santa Clara Ciéufuegos Sancti Spiritus are ordered while pacificos in Artemisa and Maruel suffer brutal forced labor on new forts. Many die from exhaustion, and guerillas lash workers and even compel women to shovel.
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St. Lous
Globe-Democrat
Bayanto
Manzanito
Spansh
Santa Clara
Ciéufuegos
Sancti Spiritus
Artemisa
Maruel
Ermely
Themeeclves
Loss of Whaler Navarich Reported in Arctic Ice
Captain Joseph Whitesides and wife survivors aboard the Humboldt arrived from Saint Michael. Navarich left San Francisco March 2 and entered Arctic waters, trapped by ice 120 miles northeast of Faint errows. On August 17 twenty nine crew members ventured across the ice with meager rations hoping to reach the Bear, with a boat escaping and landing Copper Island where they were rescued by the Bear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Whitesides
Navarich
Humboldt
St. Michael
San Fracisco
Arctic Qeran
Felda
Copper Island
Whiternes
May be Mrs Luetgert found near Chicago woods
A demented woman, nearly nude, was found in the woods near Malroxe Park west of Chicago Tuesday night. Police compare her description with missing Mrs. Luetgert, as investigators seek identity and details of her exposure and privation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wooles
Malroxe Park
Fanmere
Worl
Bernhardt's Narrow Escape at Belle Isle en Mor
The Figure reports Sarah Bernhardt had a near fatal fall on the Belle Isle en Mor coast while seeking the shore. She could not move or return after slipping on the cliffs. A father who climbed to help grabbed her as a boulder broke away, and both he and the rescuer slid toward the sea before bystanders saved them. Bernhardt suffered slight bruises while the rescuer was seriously injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mme. Bernhardt
Fer Yesenier
Record salmon catch tops northwest history at Port Towseexn
Inspector Webber reports the just closed fishing season produced the largest salmon catch in the northwest. Prices fell from 22.25 cents last year to a lower rate this season as fishermen sell at the new market level.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Towseexn
Wash
Webber
Paindy Roberts
Northwest
Fitzsimmons Arrested After Fracas at Fratterson
New York reports pugilist Ebert Fitzsimmons arrested on a warrant served by Howard J. Patterson. Patterson alleges Fitzsimmons assaulted Fratterson after a discharge last Friday. Fratterson will sue the boxer for 32000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Ebert Fitzsimmons
Howard J. Patterson
T’atteraen
Fitzsimmons
Fratterson
Patterson
Sin
Pratterson
Pears Found Along Medicine Creek In Iowa
Two men from Jawa arrive near Livingston County after following Medicine Creek to find pockets of pears. A major fire at Iron Mountain California destroys Mountain Copper Company property valued at $200000 and endangers two workers in the compressor room. Salvation Army leader Genth Tucker plans San Francisco visit in September to inspect Monterey County land for colonization. Citizens’ effort to raise funds continues. A Madrid Spain dispatch notes a Monday remanscement at Champions Rests. forty killed.
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Soarce
Iowa
Livingston County
Jawa
Iron Mountain
Cal
Reroins
The
Mountain Copper Company
California
Salvation Army
Genth Tucker
San Francisco
Monterey County
Eatamittae
Spain
Boston Man Chosen Chief by Sons of Veterans Encampment
The national encampment of the Sons of Veterans and Ladies' Aid Society at Indianapolis concluded sessions Saturday. Charles K R Darling of Boston was elected commander-in-chief by acclamation with Omaha named for the next encampment. Other officers include Geo Gogshail Grand Rapids Mich senior vice commander James W Noel Indiana junior vice commander Fred Barton Boston adjutant general Arthur Spink inspector general. The committee report urged no ritual changes but called for a committee to revise it.
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Boston
5. of V
Indianapolis
Sons of Veterans and Ladies’ Aid Society
Sons of Veterans
Chas. KR. Darling
Omaha
Geo. Gogshail
Grand Rapids
Mich
James W. Noel
Indiana
Chinese Smuggling Ring Ties U S Revenue Collector
A San Francisco letter connected to a Port Townsend Chinese immigration ring implicates U S Revenue Collector Saunders. The note, said to be from a ring official, claims Saunders owes $12 000 for services related to landing Chinese and demands payment by return mail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Revenue
San Francisco
Washington
Port Townsend
Saunders
Wholesale poisoning hits Koppler ranch workers in Washington Ridge
Meager reports say Koppler died of illness at Koppler's cabin and neighbors who ate there also fell ill. August Amberg, F-1E. Davis, Dan Gilbert and son are sick as coroner investigates possible food poisoning tied to local land troubles.
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California
Nevada
Cal
Koppler
Washington Ridge
Ias
August Amberg
Amberg
Davis
Dan Gilbert
Firebugs Ravage Hancock County Thefts and Arson Reported
Firebugs set barns owned by George Brake and Levi Bright ablaze destroying wheat stores. Levi Bright’s house in Van Lue and the wagon factory of William Gemberling also damaged. Incendiary origin suspected. no clew yet.
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Big Lick Township
van Tue
Hancock County
Ohio
George Brake
Levi Bright
Mr. Right
van Lue
Wm. Gemberling
Rich California Strike Leads to Ledge of Bed Dating Quartz
J H McNair and G F Hunter of Willow Creek California report finding a ledge of bed dating quartz with samples yielding 44 percent pure metal 70 of doh per 10 of silver and gold. The discovery allegedly reveals location of a judge or state in dimensions amid a California strike era rumor mill. Lutin A Lytle a 51 year old negro woman admitted to the bar in Memphis Tennessee is noted as the first colored female lawyer in Tennessee and the only colored woman licensed to practice in the south and United States member of the bar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
J. H. McNair
G. F. Hunter
Willow Creek
Trimbold County
Lutin A. Lytle
Neprosa
Memphis
Tenn
Tennessee
South
United States
Hawaii Reaches Arbitration Note On Immigration Row
A steamer from Hawaii carries a reply from Minister Cooper to Count Okuma accepting arbitration on immigration issues but not all points. A separate treaty signed by twelve chiefs of the Shoshone and Bannock at Fort Hall Idaho plans sale of 150000 acres at 34 per acre, opening the southern reservation for settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawaii
Japan
Howaiula
Cooper
Count Okuma
Iawaii
Bhus
Fort Hall
Idaho
Sothern
Prublic
Spanish Anarchists Active Reported in Barcelona Bomb Case
A police chief in Barcelona and his staff led the inquiry into the bomb outrages and were fatally shot, while a suspected anarchist, later arrested, was linked to the events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neehief
Barcelona
Sullivan Announces Campaign for Boston Mayor
Sohn J Sullivan declares bid for mayor in Boston with a platform focused on city order and reform. The Weekly Bank Statement notes a reserve drop and banks holding excess reserves beyond required levels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
ST Wn
Inaccurate Brain Cell Renewal Claim Reported
The article asserts a divisive claim that the brain contains all nerve cells as independent organisms with a sixty day lifetime leading to constant replacement. It states hundreds of cells die hourly and minute by minute with new ones forming, claiming a complete brain renewal every sixty days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aidan
New Pavement Proposal Mixed With Faint Protest
Scrambled OCR fragment suggests a proposed pavement project for London streets with compressed pricing. The text is garbled but hints at claims about pavement quality including being non brittle and elastic, referencing manufacturers and a life cycle, with unclear context and a quoted sentence from a person named Karan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lordon
Caimpressead Priss
Ainep
Severe Gulf Hurricane Destroys Port Arthur and Sabie
Houston dispatch reports a severe hurricane striking Port Arthur and Sabie causing a tidal wave along the coast. Eight people drowned and twenty were wounded as the storm arrived Monday night and intensified by midnight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gulf
Houston
Texas
Port Arthur
Sabie
New Klondike Stampede Sparks Gold Strike
Reports from the Sulphur Creek branch of Dominion Creek describe a new Klondike district where surface gold runs 334 to the pan. Two men earned 300 dollars in a day, prompting a stampede of 500 prospectors crossing from Hi Dorado Creek to Dominion Creek within two weeks after the August 15 Dawson City report.
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Pawson City
Dominion Creek
Indian River
Klondike
Bow
el Dorado
Dawson City
Hi Dorado Creek
California Labor Shortage Brings $10 A Day And Board
Laborers are scarce as fruit growers seek workers for the harvest across California. An employment agency in San Francisco lists 3,000 openings in Fresno and Tulare counties, with Napa Sonoma Santa Clara and Yuba counties not far behind. Wages rise to 10 a day plus board, a sharp increase from last year’s 20 a month and board, fueling intense demand amid tight supply.
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California
San Francisco
Fresno
Tulare
Napa
Sonoma
Santa Clara
Yuba
Guatemala in Tumult as Barrica Declares Dictatorship
Dispatches report long simmering revolts in Guatemala erupting into open conflict. President Barrica has declared a state of siege as the country sinks deeper into financial and political misery with seven million in Central American currency reported missing amid turmoil.
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Guatemala
Atlantic City Lifeguards Consider Cuban Junta Offer
Seventy one members of Atlantic City's life guard corps under Captain Charles Lake reportedly receive a handsome offer from a Cuban junta faction. The expedition is set to begin this week with rendezvous at a nearby point and a signal to be used. The volunteers have left fifty men behind as country recruits. The guards are described as crack shots.
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New Jersey
Trenty
Atlantic City
Soren
Charles Lake
Osher
Star Painter Defeats Patchen in Mystic Park Match Race
Chicago turf stars Star Painter and Joe Patchen raced at Mystic Park Boston for $4000 in two close heats. Star Painter showed speed to hold off Patchen with times around 2.008 and 2. The pole position by Patchen in heat three failed to turn the outcome. A separate item notes a Montreal death by apparent suicide aboard a Delaware and Hudson train with a New York arrival and unidentified victim.
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Chicago
Star Painter
Joe Patchen
Mystic Park
Boston
Iain
Joe Tatchen
Patchen
Buti
Argentina Proposes Retaliatory Tariff Increases
Argentina moves to retaliate against U S discrimination with a new tariff plan. It proposes a 6 percent duty on yellow pine 125 percent on farm wagons 100 percent on plows harrows and other agricultural implements and an additional 50 percent duty at the president’s discretion.
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United States
Prospectors stake claim in Victoria heart of city
Gold excitement in Victoria British Columbia as Charles Haywood and other prominent citizens seize land near the waterfront. They report good rock specimens from a ledge running through the business district, stirring local interest.
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Victoria
B.C
Charles Haywood
Vietoria
Historian Abel Stevens Dies in California
The Rev Abel Stevens U N 1 died suddenly in San Jose California of heart failure aged about 40. Born in Philadelphia he edited the Zion Herald of Boston and the Christian Herald of New York and was famed as the historian of Methodism.
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Hev
Abel Stevens
U. N
San Jose
Cal
Philadelphia
Zion Herald of
Toston
Christan Herald of
New York
Mondamin Carnival Promises Week of Grand Parades
Sioux City plans a free carnival October 4 to 9 with a one fare rail round trip. Events include Mudje Kee Wis grand rex, Monday. industrial parades Tuesday. 2000 cyclists Wednesday. ladies day Thursday with floral parade. Franch band tournaments Friday. and All Fools Night Saturday with parades fireworks and revelry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
Mudje-Kee-Wis
Mondamin
Meriden Anti-Catholic Lecturer Fires Revolver During Church Fight
Traveling preacher and ex-Catholic priest Rev P A Seguin defended himself with a revolver during a Meriden meeting. A rock shattered a window injuring Sylvester Reynoldson as Seguin fired several shots, some say into the crowd others over heads. He was arrested and held on $1000 bail awaiting preliminary trial.
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Meriden
P A. Seguin
Sequin
Sylvester Reynoldson
Seguin
Louise Michel to Arrive in United States for Anarchist Tour
A Paris dispatch reports Louise Michel the French anarchist will land in October with several British allies for an American speech tour to spread anarchist propaganda. Secretary Gage has not stated U S actions to stop the landing, while Terence Powderly opposes admitting foreign anarchists and will act to prevent their preaching.
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France
Louise Michel
United States
Faris
America
Gage
Louisa Michel
Powderly
Son Confesses Cold Blooded Attempted Murder of Father
Richard Steinecke, 19, admits shooting William Steinecke in what he calls revenge for his mother s death ten years earlier. He says he believed his father killed his mother and planned the act since age nine, detailing how the shooting occurred on the night in question.
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Richard Steinecke
William Steinecke
Scott County
Missouri anticipating a bountiful fruit crop
Missouri expects a near record fruit yield this year due to favorable weather and soil. State official J R ippey of the agriculture board estimates the Alisgaurt crop at 25 million dollars with apples praised for color flavor and shipping quality.
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Missouri
Searaary J. Rippey
State Board of Agriculture
Alisgaurt
Mirgourt
Auinn
Trial of Rev Georges E Scott Set At Dubuque Conference
Proceedings of the Methodist Episcopal conference at Dubuque begin October with the trial of Rev Georges E Scott on charges of unbecoming conduct as a gospel minister. Since capture from Logansport Indiana, efforts have aimed to compel Scott to surrender his church merits to avoid the October hearing.
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Mr. Scott
M. E
Dubuque
Georges E. Scott
Scott
Logansport
Jod
Daisy Torlan
Tme
Hida Pareh
Bith
Heervée Commission Campiny Faces Large Failure
The Heervée Commission campiny reports a failure of the G. G. Viail Company near Chicago due to a market downturn and heavy borrowing. The firm was capitalized at $104,000 as of March with W. A. Tiehnes as president and operated a private wire service to several states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heervée Commission
Campiny
Ceenars
G. G. Viail
Hosea Duing
Oifeide Commission
W. A. Tiehnes
Nebraska
Towa
Kentucky
Attempted Beeque as a Hobber and Bank Robbery Plot
An armed gang linked to Buck Alettray planned a bank robbery in Uskton. Witnesses say a Chicago associate rode in a carriage near the courtroom windows. Detectives confronted the group at a saloon as they prepared to flee leaving behind a line of men and revelers.
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Omumweiliers
Buck Alettray
Uskton
Seniient
Glaire
Chicago
Hesid
Murray
Explosion Plot Targets Star Coal Company Shaft
Unknown parties attempted to blow up an air escape shaft at Star Coal Company 2 ming Hathbun rear Canterville using dynamite. The charge failed to explode fully and caused limited damage. the plant employs 20 workers and is owned by Streater Coal Company, a major regional operator.
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Star Coal Company
Ming
Hathbun
Canterville
Hart
Star Tame
Streater Coal Company
Immigration Disputed Charge Leads to Deportation
The state and federal agencies investigated claims that Karl Kruger and his German wife were public charges in Kossnik County. The treasury secretary affirmed the finding and ordered their removal to Germany at government expense.
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State Department
Tressary Department
Board of Supervisors
Kossnik County
Karl Kruger
Secretary of the Treasury
Germany
Grain and Livestock Prices Across U S Markets
The report lists commodity quotes from multiple markets including Indianapolis Cincinnati Detroit Milwaukee and Chicago with cattle hogs sheep and wheat prices. Notable ranges include hogs at 30 to 450 dollars per head and wheat No 2 red at 50 to 100 cents per bushel amid mixed market activity.
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Intianapolis-Catthe
St. Lemis
Cattie
St.ot
Caren
Daria
Cincinnati
Detroit
Toledo
Mibwauker
Mercarn
Ste
New York
City Dog Tax Enforced by Sioux City Amid Dispute
Rockwell charged with interfering with an officer as Sioux City asserts it collects dog taxes under city ordinance for nine years. The statute requires the county to tax dogs over three months of age, challenging the city’s collection method.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Canna
Sioux City
Rockwell
Mystery infant found abandoned in Ackiey town
Residents in the western city area discovered a 3 month old baby left near a clothes hamper. Authorities have no leads on the mother’s identity and neighbors are caring for the child as investigators search for answers.
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Ackiey
Circus Property Attached fails to appear in Yankton suit
The Leon WW Washburn circus facing attachment by Yankton sheriff for back pay could not start the season in Sioux City as the court action proceeds. Moore defalcation settled with Boone County board totaling 318740.81 cash, with 4111.56 shared by a bondsman. Four people drowned in the Cedar River near Waverly after a bathing mishap and failed rescues.
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Leon WW
Washburn
Sioux City
Verson
Yankton
Moore
W. B. Moore
Boone County
Board of Supervigora
Waverly
Scott Hyatt
Royal McQueen
Mae Tibbets
Cedar River
Headless Body Found Near Akron In TrainTrack Death
Orton A. Ewell of Sioux City, a two man in a fence gang along the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul tracks north of Akron, was killed Friday morning between Akron and Chatsworth. The decapitated head lay between the rails, trunk along the right of way. Believed an accidental strike by a southbound freight while intoxicated, clocked about dawn. Foreman and Ewell had argued Thursday night. Ewell left Chatsworth at dusk. Authorities suspect sleep on the track.
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Orton A. Etwell
Akron
Orton A. Ewell
Sioux City
Chicago
Milwaukee
St. Paul
Chatsworth
Ewell
September crop report signals mixed corn prospects across districts
The state weather and crop bureau issued September crop data based on 566 correspondents. Corn conditions vary by region with state wide at 74 percent of normal, southern districts around 71, central and northern about 76. Heat and dry winds since Sept 1 reduced development, with September 10 estimates predicting sound corn at no more than 9 percent of normal and yields near twenty bushels per acre totaling roughly 109 million bushels. Street Car Letter Box Statistics show Des Moines box collections rising from July to August and a planned review next month of overall effects on mail volume from the new service.
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Hunter
Des Blaines
Postofice
Des Moines
Jfunter
Iowa and Iowa City News Highlights
A coroner’s jury holds Fidelity Company responsible for Whalen’s death after an injection caused by contaminated liquid. William Jennings Bryan plans September 29 speeches in Iowa with Keokuk Mt Zion and Galalogsa dates set. Mason City dentists elect officers. next meeting in Waterloo. A state pardon petition circulates for T. T. Sinclair, convicted of incest, with daughters’ affidavits backing appeal. Ames burglaries target Superintendent Culbertson and Mrs Kendall’s homes, valuables stolen.
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Cyrec
Yemaing Af
BB. Walon
Whalen
Flditupture Cure Company
Fica Moiner
Thia
Bryan
William Jennings Bryan
Than Evang
County Central
Iowa
Keokuk
Mt. Zion
Gakalogsa
Mason City
L. P. Hagewell
Alty
Breene
The
State University
North
Chicago
Waterton
G. N. Noemer
A. N. Ferris
Waterloo
A. J. Steela
Forest City
G. NM. Belding
Calmar
Carpenter Falls Fifty Feet at Pipestons
Cedar Rapids carpenter Benten Tharpman working on Hodges Hyde elevator roof at Pipestons Minn fell about fifty feet to the ground. He broke a wrist and hip and doctors fear serious internal injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benten Tharpman
Cedar Rapids
Hodges & Hyde
Pipestons
Minn
Wisconsin Farmer Confesses Hidden Wealth in Divorce Case
In Grant County Wisconsin former wealthy farmer Hettlea Conrad May now living in Traivague admits under pressure to having $50 000 buried in tin kettles in Grant County. He faces divorce and alimony costs and refuses to pay until resolved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hettlea
Conrad May
Grant County
Wisconsin
Traivague
Tie
Heing
Keokuk Girl Receives Care After Personal Crisis Incident
Effie Cash involved in a troubling episode described as a personal crisis. Authorities note the 14 year old faced a serious moment with significant effects. Parents intervened during a critical period, and hospital reports indicate potential recovery ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Effie Cash
Keokuk
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