Mexicans Aborigines Claim Malay Link to Maya Origins
Washington reports Professor Cyrus Thomas of the United States Bureau of Ethnology announces a major discovery on aboriginal history. He asserts Mexican civilization originated with Malays from the South Pacific, linking Malay languages to Maya in Yucatan and dating the Maya as a Malay offshoot. This challenges prior views and could reshape Central American native history.
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Thormne
Washington
Cyrus Thomas
United States Bureau of Ethnology
Thomas
South Pacific
Yucatan
Makicea
Java
Sumatra
Central America
Irrigation Policy and Nation Guard Proposals
The piece argues for transferring arid lands to states and territories to spur reclamation, opposing federal irrigation by Congress. It outlines costs and benefits of irrigation, and details a plan creating a national guard and reserve militia with state calls, funding, and service rules.
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National Guard of
Reserve Militia
National Guard
Congress
United States
Secretary of War
General Curtis Pushes Nationwide Militia Bill Drafted for National Guard
General Curtis of New York urges a national militia plan that would enroll every able bodied man in the National Guard or reserve. He argues strong internal security and potential wartime strength, and the bill has drawn attention from the house military committee, though a hearing in this session seems unlikely.
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Curtis
New York
National Guard
House Committee On Military
Cherokee Babies and Trust Funds Controversy in Nation
The Cherokee nation paid funds to parents for their children but did not issue bonds to trustees. Fiduciaries are blamed for mismanaging trust funds as more than 3,000 babies were born in roughly 18 months. The surge in births followed a nationwide entitlement to share in the disbursement, prompting concerns over excessive benefits.
Tunnel Cave-In Traps Workers Near Helena
About 400 feet of the Mullin tunnel roof on the Northern Pacific caved in last night. Thirty men had just left the tunnel to permit a freight to pass and planned to return after it cleared. The cave-in occurred as the freight entered the section.
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Helena
Mont
Mullin
Northern Pacific
Gulf Shop Work Toward Omaha Conference
Gulf and General Superintendent Dunaway and Receiver Trumbull left Denver for Omaha where Denver railroad officials will meet Union Pacific officials led by General Manager Dickinson. They plan talks on transferring South Park and Gulf property and possibly outsourcing machine work, yard work, and other tasks. If terms fail Gulf will expand Como and Trinidad shops to handle work themselves.
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Trumbull
Gulf
Dunaway
Denver
Omaha
William A. Devel
Union Pacific
Dickinson
South Park
Rio Grande Earnings Rise in Early August Totals
The Denver and Rio Grande reported first week earnings for August: Freight 90300, passenger 26000, express and mails 14300. Comparable week in 1894: freight 59100, passenger 24544, express and mails 13700. Total 150600, up 31.22 percent from 1894 97300.
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Rio Grande
Denver & Rio Grande
The New Tariff Bill Sets Rates on Imported Goods
Washington August 13 The senate bill to replace the McKinley tariff lists duties on staples such as raw sugars 40 percent ad valorem plus additions for above No 16 grain, iron ore 40 cents per ton pig iron 4 dollars per ton rails 7 20 of a cent per lb lead 4 1/2 per cent per lb tobacco wrappers 1 50 per lb stemmed 2 25 cigs and cigarettes 4 per lb plus 2 percent ad valorem coal 15 cents per ton precious stones various ad valorem and fixed duties Logs lumber tropical woods wool tin plate marble white and red lead other items Internal revenue includes 2 percent on incomes over 4000 and a 2 percent tax on corporations Whisky taxed 1 10 per gallon eight year bonded period.
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Internal Revenue
Arawa News From the Sandwich Islands and Hawaii
The Arawa arrives from Australia with dispatches on Honolulu affairs Japan’s role in Hawaii and Pearl Harbor survey notes. Reports say ten thousand dollars in bonds were sold at par since the republic’s formation and a native juror faces trial for disloyalty. Kilauea eruptions intensify as lava lake rises. Minister Damon returns from San Francisco amid trade talk with British Columbia.
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Victoria
B. C
Arawa
Australia
Sandwich Islands
Honolulu
Japan
China
Pearl Harbor
United States
Washington
Republic
Republican Party
Kialani
Kilauea
S. M. Damon
San Francisco
British Columbia
Fiji
Vanua Leya
Cannibalism Reported Amid Rebel Suppression
An account notes cannibalism amid conflict as J. B. Thurston and forces attacked rebels near the coast and dispersed them, marking the only cannibal act since 197. The passage references Thurston leading actions against insurgents.
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J. B. Thurston
Decision in mining suit involves millions in dispute
In San Francisco on August 13 the United Circuit court delivered a decision in the Consolidated Wyoming Goldliver Mining company versus Champion Gold Mining case. Judge Hawley of Nevada presided. Judge Beatty delivered the decision. The suit seeks an injunction and an accounting over valuable ore claims disputed between adjoining mining properties. The court grants the accounting as prayed for, with the stake estimated at 4 million dollars or more, dividends having already been paid from the contested ore.
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San Francisco
United Circuit Court
Consolidated Wyoming Goldliver Mining Company
Champion Gold
Beatty
Hawley
Nevada
Isome
Cyclone Strikes Geneva Area Causing Devastation
A cyclone at Geneva Ohio on August 13 caused widespread destruction from North Madison to three miles inland. Winds tore forests, crops and structures, with hail and debris and a wide path reported. No serious injuries noted as residents assess damage.
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Geneva
Ohio
Madison
Senator Dubois Assesses Tariff Law Prospects
The remarks of Senator Dubois of Idaho address tariff matters and congressional adjournment. He criticizes the Republican stance, warns of potential free silver advocacy, and predicts the political climate after upcoming elections. He notes doubts about the outcome and the push for free coinage.
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Dubois
Idaho
Senate
Water Measures Bulletin Promises Broad Agricultural Impact
The state board of agriculture prepares issue No. 27 on water division prepared by engineering experts. It outlines key principles and experiments, aimed at aiding farmers and irrigation interests. The bulletin’s findings are expected to influence regions worldwide.
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State Board of Agricultur
Ssf
Bulletis
Apd Tion
Tellman Plant Sees Mass Return of Workers
Aug 13 Chicago reports Pullman plant reopened as a crowd of workers arrived seeking old jobs. Foreman states 1778 men on hand ready to start, with others willing to begin and full operations expected soon as positions are filled.
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Tellman
Chicago
Gate Pullman Company
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