Earthquake misfortune and ancient finds in news reel
A South Dakota item recalls a telegraph office director losing his family in a great earthquake wave and rushing to recover his instrument. The piece also notes Luxor temple ruins and a Theban tablet with Taypsian inscriptions, plus a Birmingham school report, railway ads, and stray curiosities from around the world.
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Uthe
Kamalahi
Hianyea
W. Fiiniers Petrie
Templea
Luxor
Thebes
Egypt
Merénpthah
Inghia
Syria
Nolilty
Guere A
Minor
Origon
HOKE LEAVES SATURDAY FOR MAKING ARRANGEMENTS
Secretary Hoke Binit hurries to Washington as he plans a week of meetings with the Interior Department on Saturday August 9. He aims to clear up odd ends and finalize departmental paperwork in preparation for future actions.
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Washington
Interior Department
Gen Weyler's latest moves amid Cuban unrest
Mavana August 4 General Weyler announces a decree to ban corn limestone and restrict sugar shipments, aims to conscript resources, and move all planters to support Spain. He reports 10 battalions arriving from Spain to reinforce operations and end the prewar insurrection. A Cuban band led by Zarruck is active near Candelaria Artemiseño. twelve insurgents wounded. Spanish cavalry, led by Colonel Tort, defeats insurgents near Gomes. nineteen rebels killed including Raculao and Rodolfo Gaytin. Sixty-eight insurgents wounded at Bayamon. two Lora brothers and others among the wounded.
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Mavana
Weyler
Bopen
Spain
Genaritl Weyler
Zarruck
Ain
Candelaria
Arteme- Hin
Pine del Rio
Tort
Inaues
Gomes
Matanzia
Hale Hven
Ieluding
Racuilao
Rodolfo Gayitin
Government Agent Eyes Colorado Wyoming Reservoir Sites
Captain Hiram M. Chittenden, chosen to identify reservoir sites in Colorado and Wyoming, asks State Engineer Mead to assist. He proposes two feasible locations amid limited funds: one near the Colorado Wyoming boundary on the Laramie river, and another at Chamberlain’s Lake on the Poudre. Mead may back both sites to store surplus Laramie river water and reduce interstate water-right conflicts.
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Colorado
Wyoming
Cheyenne
Wyo
Hiram M. Chittenden
Mead
Meadhina
Calorada
Laramie City
Laramie
Laramie River
Chittenden
Proposals for Crete Governed by Powers
A dispatch from Athens reports the powers propose a Christian governor for Crete serving a term with guaranteed terms, economic autonomy with tribute to the sultan, and a European reorganization of poles. the sultan reportedly rejected the fourth proposal but will adopt the first three. Additional items note town pensions in Washington, U.S. survey work on Rosebud and Pine Ridge reservations, and Dakota educational association plans.
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Tamdon
Athens
Crete
Bryan and Hill Meeting Arranged in Albany Talks
Reported meeting between William J. Bryan and Senator Hill set for Albany Tuesday afternoon to discuss candidacy, with no prearranged agreement. Sources note Democratic committee leaders expected to shape the alignment and introduce Bryan to party leaders in a mounting campaign atmosphere.
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Tarrytown
Atte
William J. Bryan
David
Albany
Bryan
Tirvan
Upper Red Houst
Sinkley
Atafy Democratic Communitey
Sinn Howie
Calakils
Senge
Tums
Lin
Tyan
Seriatsir
Firgell
Wiantandeluskige
Ndtien Tayloryi
Ghuly Organization
Peatsmen
Willy
Chalmah Hinkley
Mr. Hill
Major Stinkley
Winntanole Lodge
National Con approves plan for Chicago penny paper
Chicago hosts the national committee arrival as Thomas Gahan and others explore creating an eight page daily Chicago paper funded by national and state committees. A local board to handle stock, printing costs higher than expected, and a cent price target. A bureau and capable editor to be appointed.
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Chicago
Atte
Naional
Chici O
Jones
Thomas Gahan
Chatman Cantroll
State Board of Railroad and Warehouse Commissioners
Illinois For Cook
Ank
Gahan
Johnson
Chierno
Express
ChingKo
Dureau
Mm Charice
Wil Yar
Treaty Rights Debate Draws Foreign Nations Into U S Trade Law
Washington and foreign governments including Norway Sweden and France seek clarity on treaty rights affecting merchant shipping and US law. The Treasury and State departments study the scope of exemptions to ensure treaty protections align with the 18th century trade framework. A Chicago bank Haymarket Produce Bank fails amid a $100000 asset gap and broad farmer customer losses.
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Washington
Norway
Sweden
State Department
Great Britain
Germany
United States
Fant Congress
Curllaly Tules
Chicago
Haymarket
Charles L. Boyd
Walfurd
Arthur H. Howe
Guetavus A. Boienschats
Monon in Trouble Receiver Takes Control of System
Indianapolis appoints William McDoad of Chicago as receiver for the Monon system by Judge Woods. The heavy indebtedness cited, earnings decline, and risk to bondholders prompted prompt custody to avoid attachments and further litigation. The Field firm denied the allegations in the company’s reply.
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Indianapolis
Ind
William McDoa
Chicago
Woods
Monon
Hix Handy Ware
John T. Mills
New York
Wilita
Dude Woods
Ankwer
B.C. Field
Review of the Week Highlights Mixed Global Markets
A dense survey outlines rapid Genta movement and cotton marketing, with New York exchange acts, imports and exports shifts, and gold trade implications. It notes wheat, corn, and wool trends, rail steel shipments to Japan, and ongoing credit tightening. also covers business failures, embezzlement charges, and sports results in tennis and yacht races.
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Megalaon
New York
R.G. Dun & Lo
Burinopa
Uw York
Syria
Sore Thralien
Meusemer
Pilsbury
Tronta
Thote
Teeenk
Yuelfons Inshloes
United States
Wimont
Wii
Baltimore
Salem
St. Laraly
Ary
Fuavant
Rade
Kuen
Lal Wevle
Tian
Thirtein
Aumust
Dangerous change in bid in loan lands in South Dakota
The legislature last winter, on Land Commissioner Ruch's recommendation, moved loans default lands to be bid in the state name. Before, defaults went to the charity fund. now counties bid, risking inflated values and unjust transfers, with potential general fund costs and unfair burdens on borrowers.
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Tanda
Pierre
Ruch
Ptite
Bouth Dakota
Defapit
Nd Commiasionen
Hin-Amont
Board of County Commissioners
Pasa Apon
Ciinmlasioners
Favera
Cayarnd
Lonnen
Cattle Thief Shot After Morning Escape
Aug. 21 at Sturgis South Dakota Roy Sewall was shot through the neck by cattle thief Oscar Bewall during a pursuit led by Willard in a butcher shop and livery barn. Bewall died shortly after from the wound. In nearby centers like Canterville and Sioux Falls, reports mention financial claims, business closures, and local law actions including requisition papers for Herman Slade.
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Roy Sewall
Sturgis
Toy Bewall
Fred A. Wile Mird
Sewall
Willard
Winchester
Horae
Wilard
Bewall
Passport rules for Americans entering Europe and other notices
Washington reports Zurich authorities advise Americans moving to Europe or studying abroad to carry identification papers and report to local supervisors within eight days of arrival. Four days to report lodging changes. fines may follow. Also notes embezzlement arrest in Toledo, a murder execution in Macon, and a banker’s parable about paying debts promptly.
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Europe
Washington
Conall Germaln
Zurich
Switserland
State Department
Chile Considers Tariff Change to Aid Cotton Industry
Washington aug 22 Chile contemplates a tariff change to support its cotton manufacturing by placing duties on raw U S cotton and selected goods. The plan includes 40 percent ad valorem and preferential rates on various items while preserving duty on certain staples to protect domestic production and trade relations with the United States.
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Washington
Chili
Beth Housis
Tla
Conmidura Ile
Tina
Rilkes
Donivude
Bluzen
Chang Is On The Sea Special Ambassador Heads To New York
London reports Hung Chang special ambassador to the emperor of China departs Waterloo Station for Southampton to board the St Lawrence for New York. The visit includes a detailed U.S. reception plan with officials and regimental escorts, continuing with tours of West Point, the military academy, and Niagara Falls before Vancouver.
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Hung Chang
Emperor of Ching
Waterloo Station
Southampiton
St. Towle
New York
I Hung Chang
Lamont
Bart Te Hug Chung
Wriday
Thomas MW
Tugger
Department of the
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Navy
Willian
Wiltney
Whitney
Mbar Riverside
West Pola
Dolphin
Brooklyn Bridge
Repraaentatie
Pennsylvania Railroad
Philadelphia
Washington
Niagara Falls
Cacarthla
Vancouver
Iowa Roads Cut Delays on Export Packing Products
Iowa reports reduced freight rates on packing house rods for export to Canton via Cedar Rapids Ottumwa Marshalltown and Des Moines to safeguard packing house customers amid a Gulf line dispute. Also noted is a August 22 crime in Iowa City with diamond cuts shattering glass storefronts causing $1000 to $2000 damage. two killed in San Diego fire. and a Western Union denials of a Bell consolidation rumor.
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Atnalppi
Chicago
Cedar Rapids
Ottumwa
Marshalltown
Des Moines
Gina
Towa City
Ninte
Washington and College
San Diego
Cal
Ave
Firal and
T Streets
Nelle Bailey
Romaina
Malley
New York
van Horne
Western Union Ulegraph Company
American Bell Telephone Company
Rome
Japan
Vo Ley
Cudahy Interests Expand Into Indiana Oil Pipe Venture
Chicago to Indiana links with Northern Indiana Oil, National Tube, and Pipe order for 170 mile underground line. Cudahy brothers Michael and Joni, prominent Chicago packers, acquired the plant and wells in Wei ant AAs, with substantial but undisclosed funding. The project involves a Chicago end setup with tanks, refineries, and a large tankage plan, signaling a major industrial expansion and collaboration with producers in Pittsburgh and Illinois.
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Cudahy
Chicago
Times-Herald
Michael
Joni Cudahy
Theo
Krandar’ Ol
Interite
Wei Ant Aas Counee
Indiana
Northern Indiane Ol Company
National Tube and Pipe Company of
Pillabure
Huuuin
Mowbie
Dr Brown Denounces Overman Confession Tale
Chicago August 2 19 A Western Union telegraph quotes Dr Brown formerly of San Francisco denouncing a sensational confession by Silas Overman. Brown claims charges against him were false and accuses Backwell of pushing a biased story to influence a conference. He asserts the public should note Overman offered money to influence testimony and warns the conference may be unfair.
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Chicago
Ang
Iev
Brown
Ban Frinchkco
Mewwadares
Nyudy
Auatomene
Peply
Mlug Overman
Dre Siroway
Foulley
Taoth
Dr. Grown
Atory
Wackwall
Saya
Mike Overman
Silas Ovvermaan
ONG Mra Unnel
Tory
Dean
Max Overman
Toara
Wale Aa
Ronna
American Missionary Discovers New Lake in Congo
Dr Snyder of the Southern Presbyterian Mission reports reaching 1000 miles into the Congo interior and discovers a magnificent lake along the Congo River opposite Jaiabo. He names the lake after the mission board president. his wife joined the expedition though he contracted fever on the return journey.
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Snyder
Amerian
Liverpool
Bouthern Presbyterian Mission Board
Congo
Africa
Calina
New Lake
Luaho
Pont
Tse
Conia
Jaiabo
Dre Snyder
Wr Snyder
Southern Presbyterian Board of Miasione
Hal Wedge Teopardayie
Surveyors on Bicycles on Mosebud Agency Route
Debriefing notes show F W Pettigrew deputy and survey corps traveling to the Mosebud Indian reservation where Pettigrew holds a contract for surveying ten townships. Assistants rode bicycles to cover prairie routes, reducing travel miles and effort. Geo A Fessanden, surveys inspector, headed to Gregory county to inspect recent work. Republicans plan campaign kickoff September 4 with Hobart Mollard Wildineuss speaking.
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Mosebud
Huran
F. W. Pettl
Hursday
Hosebud Indian Reservation
Geo. A. Fessanden
Gregory County
Inepot
Hobart Mollard Wildineuss
Forgiven by Vanderbilt at The Breakers confirmed
Cornelius Vanderbilt Jr and Jo Cornelius marry Mia Bride Bikery to be hosted at The Breakers Newport this week. They will likely visit bride’s father Richard J. Wilson before the event. Attendees limited to close circle. forgiveness reportedly granted by the couple’s parents.
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Cornelius
Mia
Newport, Row
Cornelius Vanderbilt, Jr
Richard J. Wilson
Wallkely
Nen Arma
Cornell Villiderbiis
Disaster at Sea Involving Italian Frigate and French Schooner Mouette
The Italian ship Francesco Clampe, captain Mardach, collided off the Scilly Islands on August 20 with the French schooner Mouette, sinking her. Ten of Mouette’s crew were saved while fourteen drowned. The incident is reported from Falmouth and tied to broader maritime losses.
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Mouette
London
Mardach
Swansea
Ban Frasiach
Falmouth
Ates Dent
Scilly Wands
Rench
Iceland
Poutrieux
Controversy Over Uniformed Knights Council In Supreme Lodge
Chicago reports debate on whether a separate uniformed Knights of Pythias council should be created or kept under state control. Proponents argue for centralized power in the supreme lodge while opponents claim constitutional and legal issues nullify such a move. Resolutions seek repeal of the law establishing the council as soon as the convention convenes.
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Chicago
Knights of Pythias
Dodge
Cleveland
Grand Lodge
Supreme Council
Supreme Lodge
Supreme
Suthein Council
Rare Old Wine From King of Wurtemberg Private Cellar
Six hogsheads of a thirty year old wine from the private cellar of the king of Württemberg will be served at the annual Teall Wal tomorrow in Ogden's grove. The royal house has long shown loyalty to Chicago, with the consignment routed through Carl Kofinstein from the royal secretariat, enabling all guests to partake in the rare vintage.
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Klariche
Chicago
Ing of
Chisayro
Wille
Caska
Carl Kofiniein
CZAR TO TOUR EUROPE WITH IMPERIAL PARTY
Reports from St Petersburgh say the czar and czarina will travel with their suite and Minister of Foreign Affairs Tringy, plans to leave St. Petersburg tonight for a European tour visiting Balmoral Paris Breslau Copenhagen and Dresden with extensive foreign office preparations for their reception in the United Kingdom.
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St Petershilr
Czar
Czaripa
Auke
Tringy
Banoff
St. Petersburg
Balmoral
Paris
Breslau
Copenhagen
Darnstadt
Foreign Office
Ingilseoll
Meteoric marvel lights desert near Tucson
Dispatch from Tucson reports a massive meteorite shower two miles north of Tal’s ranch, forming a great desert mound imbedded hundreds of feet. A herder family and 1,200 sheep were buried in the impact, with Major Thomas Hayes among witnesses describing the scene as brilliant and awe inspiring.
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Won
Arizona
Tucson
Aria
Philadelphia Record
T. Mt Amick
Hagerstown
Mgu
Tals Ranches
Atiall
Ani
Thomas Hayes
Loilevipio
Tris
Patchen Beats the Record at Measured Speed Event
Patchen tops the stallion record with a 2:03 mark at Rigby Park Maine on August 22. Weather affected the pace and splits show 1:20.4 first quarter, 29 percent second, 4:00 third, with wind and track conditions cited. Separate note covers a Chicago religious outing and a Milwaukee excursion with city officials and singing. Pension awards listed include several Original and Increase cases for residents in Iowa, Nebraska, and surrounding areas.
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Forday
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