Devastating Chile Quake Leaves Cities in Ruins
Earthquake in Santiago de Chile and surrounding towns causes extensive destruction. Ninety plus dead or injured, major public buildings destroyed, rail and commerce halted, fires quelled, and panicked residents flee as towns like Virilage and Casa Blanca are leveled and Amrica and Talca reports confirm further collapse.
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Santiago de Chile
Virilage
Casa Blanca
San Felipe
Rancagua
Milpilia
Llay Llay
Concepcion
San Fernando
Quillota
San Antonio
Rengo
Santiago
London
The
Tribune
Cerro Santa Lucia
Ministry of the Interior
Palace of Congress
National Library
Valparaiso
Amrica
Talca
Fortune to Protect Birds Will Allocates 100000 for Wildlife Trust
The will of Albert W. Wilcox filed in New York grants 100000 to the National Audubon Society for the protection of wild birds and animals. In Bogota President Reyes names Mendoza a traitor in a proclamation accusing the ex minister of the United States.
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Albert W. Wilcox
New York
National Association of Audubon Societies For the Protection of
Mendoza
Bogota
Colombia
Reyes
United States
Tompkins Square
Iowa
Des Moines
City of London
Henry M. Stanley
Irish National League
Dublin
Parnell
Rutherford B. Hayes
Felix Faure
France
National Monetary Conference
Indianapolis
Ind
Neary Defeats Herrera In Milwaukee Bout
Charles Neary of Milwaukee defeats Aurelio Herrera of Bakersfield in the seventh round of an eight round bout at the Badger Athletic club. Herrera’s sec ond threw up the sponge after Neary floored him and the count reached ten. It was a one sided performance for Neary from start to finish.
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Charles Neary
Milwaukee
Aurelio Herrera
Bakersfield
Cal
Badger Athletic Club
Herrera
Neary
Elf
Natatorium Park
Spokane
Eastern Yacht Club
Caramba
Auk
Wim
Seattle
George Siler
Chicago
Goldfield
Gans
Nelson
Jack McGuigan
Philadelphia
Iver Lawson
Frank Kramer
Salt Lake Palace
Lawson
Newport
Kid Parker
Dude Lewis
Parker
Michael F. Dwyer
Little Cottage
Brooklyn
Axtell
Terra Haute
Ind
Seven Drownings Reported in Minnesota Waters
Seven bathers died in Minnesota lakes and rivers Sunday. Ralph Strole and Baker drowned at Lake Minnetonka after cramps. Frank and William Zutter sank near Hibbing. The teenage son of Harry Thom drowned on the Mississippi near Aitkin. Hans Nelson perished at St Louis Bay. W. B. Peck drowned at Solon Springs in view of his two daughters.
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Minnesota
Minnesota Lakes
Lake Minnetonka
Ralph Strole
Baker
Frank Zutter
William
Hibbing
Harry Thom
Aitkin
Mississippi
Hans Nelson
St. Louis Bay
W. B. Peck
Solon Springs
Wis
Tragic Homicide Found In San Diego Home
The body of Matthews Huntley was discovered on Fourteenth Street with a cut throat and gunshot wounds to head and heart. Rev Stephen Millin, his son in law, found the corpse. Robbery is suspected as the motive since Huntley’s watch and money were missing.
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San Diego
Cal
Matthews Huntley
Fourteenth Street
Stephen Millin
iTuntley
Robbery in Nicolaeiveff Ends in Treasurer's Death
Eight armed men attacked the Black Sea company treasurer on the principal street in Nicolaeiveff at noon, killing the official and a police escort. They escaped with $14,000 in cash.
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Nicolaeiveff
Russia
Black Sea Company
Jailed Plotters Shake Havana Liberal Leaders
In Havana on August 20 a half dozen prominent liberal party leaders are detained on charges of conspiracy against the government and plotting to assassinate President Palma. The move signals a major political crackdown amid tensions.
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Havana
Liberal Party
Palma
Valparaiso Earthquake Devastation Estimated Loss Hits $250 Million
Valparaiso Chile reports a severe quake with 82 shocks overnight. Most structures burned or ruined, railways destroyed, food scarce, and about 2000 killed with 100000 homeless. Nearby towns also destroyed as tremors continue and residents shelter in open areas.
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Valparaiso
Chile
Vina del Mar
Quirihu
Santa Limache
Quillota
San Francisco
London
Spokane Markets Wholesale Prices Figures From City Listings
Wholesale produce prices list a wide range of vegetables fruits and staples in Spokane with detailed per unit costs. Items include cabbage onions tomatoes watermelons new potatoes Canteloupes cauliflower peppers and corn with assorted prices by cwt crate box and lb and additional figures for flour butter cheese honey sugar coffee seed hay and livestock. Portland Tacoma and export markets are noted for benchmark comparisons.
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Walla Walla
Ford
Minnesota
California
Kentucky
War on Reds in Poland Telegram Calls Uncompromising Fight
A telegram from Emperor Nicholas to Governor General Skallon of Warsaw expresses resolve to wage war on terrorism and revolution in Poland after his escape from bombs. It urges not to be discouraged and to persevere in combating insurrection and sedition for Russia.
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St. Petersburg
Poland
Skallon
Warsaw
Nicholas
Russia
Mining boom expands across the Pacific Northwest region
Tin deposits found near Baker City Oregon as Crackerjack mine posts 1270 dollars in July with limited mill operation. Boosts seen in Idaho Washington and British Columbia as mines resume work and new mills come online amid bids for smelters and bonding deals. Florence Idaho gold rush grows while Ainsworth BC reap gains. Florence and Metaline projects draw attention. Severe flood inundates Searchlight Nevada streets revealing copper stained quartz and visible gold samples.
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Cornucopia
Baker City
Buffalo Hump
Jumbo
Boise
Monarch
Swank District
Liberty
Wash
White Monument
Warren
Idaho
Acme Group
Kettle Falls
S. Dilshammer
Colville
Ainsworth
Kootenays
British Columbia
Mattoon
Ore
del Rio
Colonel
Wise Bay
North Star Group of Mines
Buffal Hup
Florence
Hunter V. Mine
Nelson & Fort Sheppard
Jerome open to NY governorship if Democratic nominating vote
District Attorney William Traverse Jerome of New York states he will run for governor if the Democratic convention nominates him without undertakings beyond upholding his oath. He emphasizes obedience to his oath in letter and spirit.
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William Traverse Jerome
New York
Democratic Convention
Cannot Fine Union Men in Injunction Case
In Leavenworth Kansas Judge J H Gilpatrick dismissed an attempt to fine a union member as coercion and unlawful while ruling on an injunction suit. The decision underscored limits on punitive actions against organized labor within the case.
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Leavenworth
Kan
J. H. Gilpatrick
District Court
Actor Lewis Morrison Dies After Emergency Operation
New York farewell for prominent stage star Lewis Morrison aged 61 who gained fame as Mephisto in Faust. He died suddenly of shock following an operation for a stomach illness.
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New York
Lewis Morrison
Mephisto
Washington executive orders provoke satire on government clerks
A sharp satirical piece attacks recent Washington orders restricting government clerks from asking for favors with warnings of dismissal. It pokes fun at self denial, salary cuts, hair color rules, and ivory tower governance, contrasting with remarks on the stage life and Sarah Bernhardt quotes.
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Washington
Washington Star
Chronology of major world events from 1400 to 1905
A compact timeline lists milestones across centuries including kings, treaties, births, wars, legal actions, and notable deaths. Items mention Richard II, Charles V, Luther, Franklin, Montgomerie, Cook, the United States, Napoleon III, and events through 1905.
Camera rush reshapes industry as decades pass
Thirty years ago cameras were rare and kept in field tents with wet plates. Last year the United States produced about 300000 cameras and the photographic trade hit a commercial total of 20900000 units, driven by simple bulb or button actuation.
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United States
Notable Civil War Veterans and Literary Figures Mentioned
The oblique notice recalls George T. Goodale’s four decades at the Detroit Free Press, Lathrop Allen in New York at ninety, and four Civil War governors still living. It also notes Shakspeare scholar Dr. William Rolfe’s seventy eighth birthday in Cambridge, John Bartlett of Familiar Quotations dying at eighty six, and William Thompson of Shelbyville passing aged seventy five after selling gold at two dollars and seventy five cents.
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George T. Goodale
Detroit Free Press
Lathrop Allen
United States
New York
William Sprague
Narragansett Pier
R. B. Frederick Hokebrook
Brattleboro
Samuel J. Crawford
Kansas
John J. Pettus
Mississippi
William Rolfe
Cambridge
Mass
John Bartlett
Boston
William Thompson
Shelbyville
Ind
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Normal School
Feruvian Legation
President Riesco
Prefecture of Police
National Telegraph Office
Salto
Almendral
Las Vegas
Tacna
Sporting News
Spokane City League
Northern Pacific
Warwicks
Rapp & Lloyd
Powell-Sanders
Pedeeene
Jones & Dillingham
P.C Tacoma
Butte
Grays Harbor
Wee
Portland
Los Angeles
Fresno Wan
Oakland Ete
Pittsburg
Cincinnati
St. Louis
Rob
Bluestem
Red
Valley
Tacoma
Club
Czar
Mining News
Murray
Nev
Hobson Avenue
Jerome
Bome
Hilawatha
Mme
Eve
Sarah Bernhardt
Success Magazine
Richard II
England
Madrid
Charles V
Spain
Francis I
Martin Luther
Wittenberg
Savoy
Denmark
Louis XIV
Benjamin Franklin
Scotland
Gov. Montgomerie
New York City
Pope
Vermont
Sandwich Islands
Capt. Cook
United States of America
American Congress
Natchez
Jenner
Sicily
Point -Petre
President
Big Spain
Fresenry
Lexington
Long Island Sound
Steaington
Erie
Napoleon III
Orsini
Burnside
Hatteras Inlet
N. C
United States Senate
Canada
Ottawa
Quebec
Stanton
Richard O’leary
Guam
Alex. Majors
Pony Express Overland Mail
Nelson Dingley
Maine
Asa L. Bushnell
Ohio
Port Arthur
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