Destructive cloudburst floods near Sand Lake cause widespread damage
A massive cloudburst near Sand Lake and Glass House Lake swamped the area. Homes, barns, and a hotel flooded, with horses drowned and bridges washed away. Floods extended to Wyantskill and Petersburgh, with multiple deaths suspected and damage around $100 000. Communicatio n lines disrupted as rail bridges and mills were wrecked.
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N.Y
Sand Lake
Elcel
Glass-house Lake
Glass House Hotel
Sliter's Corners
Ezra
Lewis Adams
Knots
Huattey
Averuis Park
Deptits
Beverwick
A. B. Knowlson
Wynantskill
Glass House Lake
Wyantskill
Albia
Wrynantskill
Strope
Peracnos
Knights of Labor Endorses Third Party in Ohio Campaign
The Knights of Labor official organ channels support for Seitz as governor and Hist for lieutenant governor, urging unity for the People's Party against corporate influence. A separate notice notes Rev Father Treacy endorsing labor advocacy and a pledge for Congress to back government purchase of railroads with bonds.
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Father Tracy
Rentinerox
N. I
Father Treacy
St Paul's Roman Catholic Church
Knights of Labor
Congress
Chilean War Ends. Insurgents Defeated Off Coast
Reports from Washington and Santiago state the insurgents led by Colonel Canto were defeated after government forces under General Velardeques closed in from Coquimbo and Conception. Minister Prudencio Lazcano cites lack of a navy as a key setback and notes 10,000 troops at Coquimbo, 22,000 at Santiago, and 10,000 at Conception, with 9,000 inland near Quinteros. News cables claim Balmaceda’s victory, though insurgent supporters doubt the timing.
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Vasiiveros
D.C
Prudencio Lazecano
United Press
Prudencio Lazeano
Canto
Hotil
Priudencio Lazcano
Velardques
Chile
Peru
Coquimbo
Santiago
Conception
Quinteros
Aconcagua River
Valparaiso
Aconagua River
Villa del Mar
Foster
Iquique
Lima
Varrazariz
Balmaceda
Mr. Foster
Balmaceda Likely to Attack Insurgents at Valparaiso
The New York Herald dispatch reports President Balmaceda may attack the insurgent army this morning near Valparaiso. Insurgents are believed to hold a strong hill position above Viña del Mar with reinforcements, while Balmaceda rapidly concentrates about 26 000 troops ready for a decisive frontal clash.
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New York
the Herald
Valparaiso
Balmaceda
Vina del Mar
Balimmaceda
Revolutionary Army
Valpataiso
Battle Update From Chilean Insurgents Telegram
Antonio Varres envoy for Chilean insurgents received a Valparaiso telegram via Washington stating that fighting renewed yesterday morning and Balmaceda was losing.
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San Francisco
Antonio Varres
Valparaiso
Washington
Defeat of the Insurgents Reported From Chile
A cablegram dated August 26 from Valparaiso to Senor Lazcane in Washington states that on August 15 insurgent forces were defeated at Viña del Mar. The government army halted their retreat to ships and forced a conditional surrender. The note, signed by Foreign Minister Aldunate, praises the government army for valor and skill. A separate line mentions insects reaching maturity minutes after birth.
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Wasvington
D. C
Valparaiso
Chile
Senor Lazcane
Washington
Vina del Mar
M. A. Aldunate
Fire devastates Fonda business district in August blaze
Incendiary blaze in Fonda Iowa early August 27 destroyed or damaged multiple buildings along Main Street near the depot. J D Ballard drugstore and Redden Maeley clothing shop suffered major losses. Frank Conroy’s brick block and others also damaged. Total property loss about 10500 with several insurance adjustments noted. Firefighters from Storm Lake assisted. post office block avoided fire damage due to window openings.
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Fonda
J.D. Ballard
Redden, & Maeley, Clothiers
Frank Conuray
We Redfield
MM. I. Patterson
Wlsl. Adams
J.B. Ballard
Ballard& . Carleton
Ea Faller
Redden & Meléy
Clothiers
Main Street
Illinois Central Depot
Cali
Storm Lake
Hook and Ladder Company
X. McKee
Alanson Post
Maryland Republicans Name Likely Ticket at Ocean City Convention
The Maryland Republican convention opened in Ocean City with delegates present. Speculation centers on General Van Nort as governor nominee, with Shryock, Clabaugh, and Stonestreet likely filling statewide posts to reflect eastern western southern Maryland and Baltimore City.
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Felix Agnus
Baltimore American
Lewis E. McComas
Lloyd Lownders
William J. van Nord
Thomas J. Shrrock
General van Nort
Wiliam J. van Nort
Kent County
Thomas J. Shryock
Baltimore City
Harry Mr. Clabaugh
Carroll County
Court of Appeals
Benjamin G Stonestreet
Charles County
Maryland
van Nort
Shryock
Baltimore
Clabaugh
Stonestreet
Charles County Cirenit Court
England Crops Ruined by Heavy Rains Across Regions
Heavy rains in England devastate barley and hop crops and flood areas from Cumberland to Westmoreland. Eden River flooding washes bridges and forces miners out of work, with up to 1 000 jobs at risk if mine declines continue and livestock losses amid widespread agricultural damage.
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England
Cumberland
Eden
Westmoreland
Conscription Totals Released for the Year
Paris reports total military conscription for the year at 188 507 recruits. Of these, 184 837 will join the land forces and 2 740 will serve with the Paris service of the republic.
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Paris
Republic
Noted Woman Arrested in Denver on Murder Allegations
Mme Astle a 43 year old chiropodist once known as Georgia Shorthouse faced arrest in Denver after accusers Gertie Harris and Clara Levick charged her with murder and sensational crimes linked to high society. Police say four murder charges loom as others are arrested and more suspects pursued.
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Axtie
Denver
Ding
de Denver
Col
Astle
Gertie Harris
Lincoln, Neb
Clara Levielr
Mmne
Astie
London
Charles Dilke
Georgia Shorthouse
Crawford
Sir Charles
Emeland
Europe
Scotland Yard
America
New York
Mme
Clara Levick
Maadame Astle
President in Proctor Vermont Opens Welcome and Reception
The president and party were escorted through Proctor on arrival. He addressed a large crowd from the steps and accepted a painting titled The Green Mountains for Mrs. Harrison. Secretary Proctor spoke briefly and the group later lunched with Mr. Clements before a return train to Rutland. Bonfires will light hills as Secretary Proctor hosts an evening reception.
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RetTuaxp
Cf.g. A. R
Board of Trade
Harrison
Procter
Clements
Proctor
Aroise
Rutland
Senator Ingalls Doubts of a Double in England
The Kansas senator Ingalls questions whether a lookalike exists in England while his family stays at the Fifth Avenue hotel New York. He planned a steamship voyage with his party to Italy Greece Jerusalem and Egypt but postponed due to his wife’s illness and will depart when health permits.
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Kansas
New York
Ingalls
Ivansas
England
Lordon
Atlantic
America
Fifth Avenue
WA. Crofftus
Italy
Greece
Jerusalem
Egypt
Russian ukase bans grain export and funds relief plan
The Russian government imposed a grain export ban and announced measures to ease distress from poor harvests. Inland rates for grain and fuel supplies will be provided, with fuel reserved for winter needs. Governors will order road construction to create peasant employment, backed by 15 million rubles for the program.
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ST. Peterssure
Russia
Old Dealers Assign
New York August 23 Vaulter Carr and Co produce dealers assigned today The firm had been in business thirty four years and did 2 business ayers sing 2 000 000 a year The liabilities will probably not reach 10 000 The assets are smaller.
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