Heliographic Efforts Hit By Forest Fires In West
The signal corps and Oregon Mazamas faced major obstacles from forest fires hindering heliographic work. Stations were set on Cascade and Sierra peaks to link to Colorado peaks. Last year Mount Hood sent signals to Portland sixty miles away and to Mount Adams. In California heliographs worked from Shasta to St Helens about 192 miles apart.
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Signal Corps
Oregon Mazamas
Cascade and
Sierra Ranges
Colorado
Mount Hood
Portland
Mount Adams
California
Shasta
St. Helens
Increased vigilance by revenue marine on south Atlantic coast
Treasury directs officers to curb Cuba filibuster expeditions and prevent yellow fever importation. Fishing smacks or other foreign vessels near the coast without a U S bill of health are to be sent to the nearest quarantine station and reported to the medical officer for action.
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Revenue Marine
South Atlantic
Cuba
United States
Marine
Treasury Department
Bloomers on Wheel Breaks Down in Busy New York Street
A young woman on a bicycle near the Sun office in New York suffered a punctured tire and a fall. She wore thin homemade bloomers that drew attention as onlookers watched her repair efforts and she sent the bike to a Brooklyn address via a messenger before crossing the bridge.
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Sun Office
New York
Park Row
Miss Bloomers
Brooklyn
Maiden in bloomers shocks Mason Ohio church meeting
Dispatches report worshipers at a Mason Ohio church prayer meeting were horrified by a maiden wearing bloomers at the organ. The passage notes fashion changes and recalls earlier wardrobe shocks such as flowers on hats and suspenders.
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Mason
Ohio
Israel
Missionaries in China Questioned Over Worthiness
Opinion states that while many agree on the need for missionaries in China the legitimacy of sending them is debated. The remark highlights the distinction between necessity and merit in missionary work.
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China
Mexico Bars Bout Says Diaz Won't Allow Fight On Soil
In a pointed note, Diaz declares Mexico will not permit an American boxer to punch an opponent on Mexican soil. He warns the sport may not be welcome, stating Mexico has not sunk to such a level.
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Mexico
Diaz
Man claiming to be a French count sells candy in Chicago
A man who says he is a French count is selling candy in a Chicago grocery store. The Kentucky campaign is noted for the quiet reception of its famed orator from Lexington.
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Chicago
Kentucky
Lexington
Explosion on Broadway kills seven Louisville militiamen
A morning explosion on Broadway between Third and Fourth streets in Louisville destroyed a battery of the Kentucky National Guard. Seven men died, including Private A L Robinson and Private Charles Biechner, with several others injured. The unit was en route to Phoenix Hill for a 44-gun salute and the blast blew bodies and debris across the block, leaving a city in shock and mourning.
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Louisville
Legion
A. L. Robinson
Charles Biechner
A. McBride
W. Adams
Fred Cobn
E. E. William Hobbs
Battery A
Kentucky National Guard
Broadway
Third
Fourth
Kentucky Artillery
Norton Infirmary
Fred Coln
Hobbs
Phoenix Hill
Third Street
Hutchins
Howard Irwin
Fourth Streets
Poisoned wine murder at Santa Fe depot shocks Los Angeles
W J Thompson a Downey Avenue Santa Fe agent and laborer Martin died after drinking poisoned wine. Martin said a boy delivered the bottle to a colored man for a Pullman porter named James Gardner. Authorities label the incident a likely murder with a planned third party target.
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Los Angeles
Cal
W. J. Thompson
Downey Avenue
Santa Fe Railroad
Martin
Thompson
James Gardner
Head End Collision Kills Five on Two Trains
A fatal head end collision on the No. 2 east bound and No. 3 coast bound passenger trains at Pelican hill left five dead, including engineers J. K. Emerson Ira Hines and two baggage men, and four injured. Wrecking crews rushed to the scene as details emerged.
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Flack
Battle in Cuba Report From Key West
Advices from Cuba via Mascot report a 48 hour battle near Camague between Insurgents led by Maxime Gomez and Spanish forces under General Mallo. Spaniards repulsed with heavy losses, over 70 killed or wounded. Havana excitement follows. Roloff's group blew a troop train near Santiago and a bridge near Sagua, with nearly 100 soldiers reported killed. Havana harbor nearly deserted as Mascotte departs.
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Key West
Fia
Cuba
Mascotve
Camague
Maxime Gomez
Mallo
Havana
Roloff
Santiago de Cuba
Sagua
Mascutte
Gold Depletion Not Urgent Says Secretary Carlisle
A Washington dispatch quotes Secretary Carlisle stating there is no need for a bond issue in October to protect the gold reserve unless a new scare or financial panic occurs. He explains the gold outflow stems from trade conditions as imports rise and Americans travel abroad. He notes anticipated wheat harvests by October 1 and asserts no current alarm over the shortage.
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New York
Washington
Carlisle
Europe
Wee Menven Yau KEL Andere Whee advertisement note
A brief notice notes a reader writing to advertisers about seeing their advertisement in a local paper. It references a columnist or column style request and mentions wishing to respond to the ad. The readable text preserves a customer inquiry tone without specifics on company names or dates.
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Wee Menven
Yau Kel
Andere
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