Devastation in Valparaiso After Major Earthquake
Aug 23 Valparaiso reports four fifths of homes ruined from Las Delicias to Plaza de la Victoria. Over 2,000 dead, churches hospitals and theaters destroyed, water scarce, fires quenched, and 80,000 people expected to leave the city as steamers move residents to northern and southern points.
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Valparaiso
Plaza de la Victoria
Las Delicias
Custom House
Espiritu Santo
Havas Agency
San Francisco
Almendral
Santiago
Pointe
Attempt on Havana governor fails as rebels routed
An unknown white assailant tried to kill General Emilio Nunez, Havana governor, but was arrested. Major Laurent and rural guards defeated Guerra with 300 rebels over three hours, capturing three prisoners. General Jose Miguel Gomez, ex governor of Santa Clara and Liberal candidate, expected in Havana. officials suspected his involvement in insurrectionary plots.
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Havana
Emilio Nunez
Laurent
Guerra
Jose Miguel Gomez
Santa Clara
Gomez
Movement for postal savings banks backed by Turner society
Chicago August 28. The North Side Turner society launches a drive to collect up to 1 000 000 signatures for postal savings banks. The National association of turners would enlist its 37 296 members as canvassers while urging candidates and parties nationwide to declare their positions.
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Chicago
North Side Turner Society
Milwaukee Avenue State Bank
National Association of Turners
Oppose Monrose Doctrine At Costa Rica Meeting
At a preliminary American club meeting in Eay Juan Costa Rica on August 23 the group outlined its aims to unite Latin America and oppose the United States in efforts to erode Latin American commercial independence. The Monroe doctrine is called a menace to all Latin American nations.
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Eay Juan
Costa Rica
American Club
Union of Latin America
United States
China Will Open the Door to Customs on Frontier
A Tokyo telegraph report cited by the Daily Telegraph says the United States Great Britain and Japan secured a pledge from China to establish customs on the Russo Chinese frontier. Japan will consent to customs houses at Dalny and Antung only after that fact is in place.
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China
London
Tokio
Daily Telegraph
United States
Great Britain
Japan
Disputch
Dalny
Antung
Revolt Gains Headway in Cuba With City Gains
Cuban insurgents capture San Juan de Martines, threatening railway disruption and property damage until troops are stopped. Government allocates four rapid fire guns from an American supplier. ex-artillerymen to man them. Insurrection leader Bandera killed in rural guard clash. public opinion split on loyalty and unrest.
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Havana
Pino Guerrera
Inar
United Staes
United States
Quentin Bandera
Money Shortfalls Plague Militia Pay at National Maneuvers
After a month of work Assistant Secretary Oliver of the War department says the $700000 militia allotment for summer maneuvers is not enough. Some states sent more troops than budgeted, creating a deficit. Pay will continue only for funds available, with unpaid troops to be settled later. Congress may be asked to cover the shortfall.
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Washington
Oliver
War Department
the Army
Congress
Get Rich Quick Firm Out Postal Arrests Two Operators
Chicago August 23 United States postal authorities stopped the Tabasco Chiapas Trading and Transportation company and the La Me Ha Mills company two Mexican investment concerns with offices at 16 20 River street Henry D Bushnell president and I B Miller secretary treasurer were arrested on bonds of 2000 each. They allegedly netted 850000 from investors over five years while capitalized at 2000000 and claimed coffee plantations and steamship lines.
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Chicago
Tabasco-Chiapas Trading & Transportation Company
la Me Ha Mills Company
River Street
United States
Henry D. Bushnell
I. B. Miller
Bushnell and Miller
Miller
Bushnell
To Educate Russian Children
St. Petersburg August 24 The cabinet decided to draft a universal primary education bill by a special commission for submission to the next session of the council of the empire and the lower house. Statistics show 12,736,000 school age children with only 5,889,000 in primary education and fewer than 90,000 primary schools in Russia.
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Bt. Petersburg
Council of the Empire
Cabiinet
Ministry of Public Instruction
Empire
Russia
Barrett Leaves Colombia for Panama Treaty Talks
U S minister John Barrett travels from Bogota to Guayaquil to confer with Secretary Koot on the proposed Panama treaty. Colombia receives a French syndicate offer to open the Magdalena river mouth while English capitalists propose to open Cartagena harbor, with both projects under favorable consideration.
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Colombia
Bogota
John Barrett
United States
Guayaguilor
Koot
Panama
Magdalena River
Cartagena Harbor
Mint Buys 100000 Ounces of Silver in New Orleans Deal
The director of the mint purchased 100000 ounces of silver at 67 cents an ounce for delivery in New Orleans. This follows a prior week’s price of 66.62 cents per ounce.
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Washington
Mint
New Orleans
Demonstration of Milking Machines at State Fair Featured Feature
The Oregon State Board of Agriculture plans demonstrations of milking machines at the State fair opening September 10. Dairy farmers will see devices adjusted for different cows and test if the machinery can reliably milk hard or easy milkers. Demonstrations occur twice daily with many cows present to judge machine effectiveness.
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Salem
State Board of Agriculture
New Hospital at Chemawa Plans and Bid Date
Indian school at Chemawa receives plans and specifications for a new brick 15000 hospital. Bids open and contract awarded September 13. The two story main building 80 by 33 with two 31 by 24 wings will be steam heated and electric lit with improved heating and ventilation and sanitary appliances. Open air sanitarium already run since spring will be continued and expanded due to excellent results.
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Chemawa
Oregon Flax Prospects Evaluated By Ghent Linen Expert
Salem visitor George Verbeke of More & Verbeke Ghent Belgium conducts a scientific inquiry into Oregon flax and linen potential. He cites Oregon as producing high grade flax suitable for premier linen fabrics and notes limited investigations yield a strong manufacturing opportunity.
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Oregon
Salem
George Verbeke
Ghent
Belgium
More] & Verbeke
Burned Timber Still Valuable Says Albany Loggers
Albany experienced lumbermen say mill men can salvage much timber in the burnt district along the North San tiam river. Fire scorches pitch laden bark and green timber but leaves much wood usable for milling, with charred timber recoverable within about four years.
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Albany
North Santiam River
Oregon Central wagon road lands eyed by Minnesota and North Dakota investors
W F Dunlap of the state printing office and former North Dakota newspaper man believes the Oregon Central wagon road lands deal will aid Southeastern Oregon settlement. He cites investors in North Dakota who have colonized large land tracts there, shaping his optimistic view.
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Balem
Oregon Central
Minnesota
North Dakota
Oregon
W. F. Dunlap
State Printing Office
Bia
Clackamas Farmers Report Strong Harvest Yields
Oregon City farmer Gottfried Moehnke says his Bhubel field produced 74 bushels per acre on five acres of oats. Countywide reports praise high quality and quantity of wheat and oats as harvest advances. George Laszelle near New Era reports 70 bushels of oats per acre.
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Clackamas
Oregon City
Gottfried Moehnke
Bhubel
Clackamas County
George Laszelle
New Era
Cats Harvest Report From La Grande James Halley Farm
Halley harvested 10 acres of oats last week averaging 80 bushels per acre. Straw was heavy and thick forcing the binder to cut only half a swath at a time and took two days to cut the grass. Officials note this is not a poor half crop year.
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la Grande
James Halley
Valley values rise as land investment earns profit
Salem reports rising real estate profits in Oregon beyond Port H. A. M. La Follette, a Mission bottom farmer, bought 260 acres at 62.50 an acre for 5625 and was offered 80 per acre later, a 1575 increase. He refuses the offer, citing expected electric road development and higher valley land values ahead.
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Salem
Orereal
Porth
A. M. la Follette
la Follette
Nee
Doctor Slater Named Indian Service Physician
Dr. F. E. Slater of Salem has been appointed physician for the Omaha and Winnebago Indians of Nebraska and will depart soon for his post. He served nearly a year as physician at the Chemawa Indian School and earned praise for treating illnesses common to Indians.
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F. E. Slater
Salem
Nebraska
Slater
Stfake
Nevada Capitalists Buying
Reno businessman Dr W H H Patterson and Tonopah mineowner Mr Norwardy visited the Coyote Hills strike and examined Pine Creek mines 15 miles from Lakeview. Report says Patterson paid 10000 dollars for a tenth interest in a block of claims there.
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Nevada
Lakeview
W. H. H. Patterson
Reno
Nev
Norwardy
Tonopah
Coyote Hille
Pine Creek
Weston-Weaton harvest yields record Northwest crop
J M Bannister reports 56 642 sacks from 208 acres one mile west of town at 63 bushels per acre for Dale Glory wheat. The new variety has gained growth in Helix and is now established in Weston country, possibly the largest crop for the region.
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Weston—Weaton
Oregon
Northwest
J. M. Bannister
Helix
Weston Country
Coquille Mills Run Overtime After Earthquake
In the Coquille area the mills are busy running overtime the first time since the San Francisco quake. Many mills operate day and night and seek more hands as laborers are scarce especially carpenters.
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Coquille
San Francisco
Portland Market Prices Show Wide Range Across Produce
The Portland markets list diverse readings for wheat, barley, rye, corn, hay, and fruits. Prices cover andesite per ton, per crate, and per pound for multiple varieties and grades, with notable figures for apples, grapes, melons, and onions among others.
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Valley
Oregon
Burbanks
Oregon Ranch
Ehrinkage
Devastating Earthquake Follows Tremendous Shock
A massive earthquake caused widespread destruction with damages estimated at 100 million dollars or more. A forceful windstorm toppled weakened buildings, broken trolley wires sparked, and fires erupted as chaos spread. Authorities, police, soldiers, and armed patrols enforced strict order to protect property and deter looters. Firefighting efforts were hampered by limited water supply as mains had been broken.
Foreign capital to rebuild Chilean city bonds quoted high
Quan Tonkin a Chilean civil engineer in New York says Valparaiso will be rebuilt with broad foreign support. He notes Chile’s credit in London is strong and external debt around 106 million dollars, serviced from government revenue, with rail and oil assets cited as substantial.
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New York
Quan Tonkin
Valparaiso
Chile
San Francisco
London
East
Petre
Kuropatkin Returns as Contender for War Minister Post
Reports from St. Petersburg claim General Kuropatkin, once a famed war leader, has full support of soldiers and may be recalled to head the War Department. After Liaoyang defeats, he has endured retirement but is seen as the only officer able to reorganize the army and rally troops to the czar.
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St. Petersburg
Kuropatkin
Liaoyang
Corea
Manchuria
Department of War
Bosela
Thin Fe
Bere
Seers
Want Pay and Title to Go With Work
Washington August 22 Brigadier General James A Buchanan retired former commander of the Visayas advocates a better method of advancement for officers of the Philippine scouts. Under current law lieutenants cannot be promoted to captain though many have performed captain duties for years and kept their companies in good order only to lose their commands.
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Washington
Philippine Scouts
James A. Buchanan
Visayas
Storage Dam in Danger near Roosevelt as Floodrains Rise
Phoenix August 22 heavy rain in the Salton watersheds has battered government storage dam at Roosevelt. Contractors report damages from months of work and fear it may be washed away if water does not fall soon. Tonight the river pours through a 60 foot wide channel.
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Phoenix
Salton
Roosevelt
Police to Maintain Order During Bank Payout
In Chicago on August 22 the court ordered a 20 percent dividend payout to depositors of the defunct Milwaukee Avenue State Bank. About 28 000 depositors were affected. police have been asked to provide extra protection as payouts begin tomorrow morning to avert disorder.
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Chicago
Milwsaukee Avenue State Bank
Rural Guard Tensions Rise in Pinar del Rio Conflict
Reports from Havana in August 1895 describe increased rural guard activity near BanTines and Martines as insurgent sentiment grows. Generals Rati and 2,000 veterans expected to assist. government plans include deploying the steamer Mexico with rapid-fire guns and rifles. Local militias receive funding while Havana enlists rise.
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Havana
Pingy
Bantines
de Martines
Pinar del Rio
Jems Rati
Abajo
Ambiguous Constitutionary Clause on Cuba Referenced
Fragmentary excerpt discusses an amendment defining United States obligations toward Cuba after a treaty. It mentions withdrawal from Cuba, protection of Cuban people, and a government of Cuba under U.S. terms. The readable text is garbled and lacks clear dates or names.
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Wabington
Ane
United States
Cuba
Cube
Salem date for national convention to draft senate plan
A notice states that a national convention to draft a plan for electing United States senators will be held after a period from September 5 to December 5. The convention aims to adopt procedures requiring two thirds of the states to mandate a national convention.
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Salem
Cenetere
Manding
United States
Invert Factions Clash At Polltive Challenge
Officials report a clash between rival factions at a poll event described as a tense political challenge. No injuries noted as authorities monitor the scene and calm returns after the confrontation.
Unclear text fragment report from early Washington era
Fragmentary OCR notes mention Washington and America, with distorted place names and garbled phrases. no clear event, person, or outcome can be determined from the readable words.
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Postal Department
Weston
Portland Markets
Ire
America
Cubs
Garthdake
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