Clash Fears as Venezuelan Forces Clash With Rebels
Reports from Caracas dated August 10 recount intense engagements in Tachira between President Castro's forces and revolutionists. Castro lists casualties including General Rosenda Madina and four colonels, with about 300 dead or wounded. A second force of about 5,000 attacked Las Cumbres but was repulsed. Main army divisions have not yet met.
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San Juan
de Porto Rico
Caracas
Venezuela
Tachira
Castro
San Cristobal
Pirineos
Las Fellpas Lapareda
la Grite
Eucontrados
Colon
Los Cumbres
Rosenda Madina
Madina
Las Cumbres
Saya
Invader Wins Canadian Cup in Close Great Lakes Race
The Canadian yacht Invader defeated Cadillac to reclaim Canada’s cup on the Great Lakes. Captain William Hale Thompson and crew of Cadillac were edged as Invader extended windward gains amid a five-mile breeze. Reasons for preference among five challenging clubs remain undecided.
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Manfelly
Royal Canadan Yacht Club Ca
Wiliam Hale Thompson
Cadillac
Chicago
Columbia
Rochester
Graub
Detroit
Fl Lg
Milwaukee Yachtarion
Great Lakes
Thompson
Leeward
Wich
Capt Jarvis
Smallpox Talks Across Three States In Wisconsin Meeting
Delegates from Wisconsin Minnesota and Michigan discussed preventive measures for smallpox in Duluth Minnesota August 15. Dr A C B Wingate and Dr Solon Marks of Milwaukee led discussions urging vaccination isolation and disinfection, with inspectors to oversee lumber camps and employer cooperation for vaccination costs and quarantine measures.
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Duluth
Minn
Boards of Health of
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Michigan
A. C. B. Wingate
Solon Marks
Milwaukee
H. M. Bracken
Minnesota State Board of Health
Wisconsin State Board of Health
Superior Board
la Follette
Hicks
Robbery on Blue Maxumian Stage Near North River
A masked robber halted the Blue Maxumian stage a mile north of Dunlap's hotel at North River, shot a horse, and took cash and mail from six passengers while one man and his wife were relieved of $20. Riders dispersed into the woods. search parties have found no trace.
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Glen Pulls
North River
North Creek
Warren County
Adirondacks & Gudson
Dunlap
Hifs
One Big Baseball League Next Season Emerges
Chicago August 15 The Inter Ocean reports a plan for a new major league with ten clubs forming next season signaling a major shift in professional baseball. The article notes a single organization governing the loop and the aim of national reach.
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Chicago
Inter Ocean Today
Nctt
Baseball map to feature strong east and west circuits
The article names James A Hart or Ban Johnson as president with Andrew J. Freedman as main director, noting Hart or Johnson as secretary treasurer. It lists possible eastern cities Boston New York Philadelphia Washington Baltimore Providence Brooklyn and western cities Chicago Cincinnati Pittsburgh St Louis Detroit. It predicts a close, high quality competition with no weak teams.
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James A. Hart
bin Johnson
Ban Johnson
James A Hart
Andrew J. Freedman
Boston
New Yor
Philadelphia
Washington
Baltimore
Providence
Brooklyn
Chicago
Cincinnati
Pittsburg
St. Louis
Detroit
Wealthy Badger Weds On Short Acquaintance
Emmett McKee of Superior Junction Wisconsin married Miss Laura Shelley of Talma Indiana after meeting in Wiscon sin. The couple had exchanged letters and courtship began four days before the wedding, all within thirty days. McKee is described as a wealthy lumberman.
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Badger
la Ports
Ind
Emmett McKee
Superior Junction
Wis
Laura Shelley
Talma
McKee
Wisconsin
Mei Kee
Gov Yates appoints new dental board members
Governor Yates announced appointments to the state board of dental examiners. G H Damron replaces W Pitner in Fairfield, J G Rota to Chicago, Clark T Rowey to Chicago, TW Pritchett to White Hall, and Daniel M Gallis to Chicago. All old board members resigned. Reid asked to convene the new board for organization.
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Yates
Springfield
Conta
G. H. Damron
W. Pitner
Fairfield
J. G. Rota
Chicago
Clark T. Rowey
J. H. Smyser
Presimiet
TW. Prichett
White Hall
W. C. Jocklyn
Cairo
Daniel M. Gallls
C. C. Corbett
Edwardaville
Old Board
Secretary of State
Gallls
Reig
Pritchett
Old State Board
State Dental Society
J. G. Reid
Bullion Thief Winters to Plead Guilty in Purglary Case
San Francisco August 14 Jack Winters the bullion thief was ordered to answer a burglary charge before Judge Pratt. He says he will plead guilty and will not hire an attorney claiming he can handle his own case. Police report Winters is insane as more gold bars recovered leaving three bars worth forty thousand dollars missing.
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San Francisco
Gal
Jack Winters
Pratt Et Crolett Tie
Winters
Funeral of Signor Crispi Draws Massive Ceremonial Tribute
Naples Aug 14 The funeral of Signor Crispi drew immense crowds as troops blocked streets and honored dignitaries including Victor Emmanuel’s aide and the German consul. The coffin on a horse-drawn caisson passed through main avenues to the Varese cruiser for a short service before sailing.
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Naples
Signor Crispi
Rome
Maiermo
Rivera
Sicily
Crispi
Chamber of Deputies
Victor Enmanuel
William
Varese
Marco Polo
Bi Ettorle
Simnor Crispi
The Future of the Cubans
Harper's Weekly discusses Cuban prospects noting they are fed, docile yet anxious to improve, honest and sober though wary after Spanish rule. Authors urge tactful, firm, considerate approach to foster trust and eventual acceptance of outside influence.
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Harper’s Weekly
Manitoba Catholic schools to join public system in Winnipeg plan
Winnipeg officials propose taking over Catholic schools and funding them publicly. Catholics may keep Catholic teachers and the 809 Catholic children, while rules apply to all pupils and staff. The plan aims to end decades of sectarian dispute by integrating Catholic schools with public funding and governance.
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Winnipeg
Winnpeg
Manitoba
Winksper
Five Die in Tank Fire at Cleveland Harbor Disaster
In Cleveland two miles from the harbor a blaze engulfed a temporary waterworks crib. Five men died and several were injured as the crane and tunnel area flooded. twenty six workers fled to rafts, while the tug I R Sprankle rescued eighteen survivors. The crib suffered total losses estimated at $200,000.
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Cleveland
Ohio
David Kelley
Victor Kauffman
Engisg
Adam Kruot
G. C. Vandeusen
I R
Sprankle
Doctors Oppose Followers of Eddy in English Insurance Fight
In London on August 16 doctors launched a campaign to bar Christian Science followers from life insurance benefits. Health magazine editor argues allow risks for miners and explosive workers, while Mary Eddy supporters challenge the stance, predicting stronger faith and lower death rates among adherents. A leading insurer cautions over opening the issue.
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London
Mary G. Baker Eddy
England
Health
William N. Miller
Mrs. Eddy
Boston
Christian Science Church
Longtime Oshkosh Couple Mark 67th Wedding Anniversary
In Oshkosh Wisconsin Aug 44 a 67th wedding anniversary was celebrated for Barna Haskell and his wife, now living with their daughter Alfaretta Haskell. They wed in Whitingham Vermont on Aug 12 1821 by a Baptist minister. Barna will turn 94 in November. his wife is 83. Both are in good health.
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Oshkosh
wWis
Barna Haskell
Alfaretta Haskell
Whitingham
Haskell
YACHT RACE AT NEWPORT ENDS IN TOWBACK TO SHORE
After hours of light wind a clash between the Columbia and Constituting ended with both yachts towed to the harbor. The race was abandoned with the boats nearly equal in distance to the turning buoy and wind fallen to a calm. Both yachts proceed upriver to be ready for the Larchmont event Friday.
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Dave Er Ting
Columbia
Cave
Chinese minister to Germany appointed
Pekin announces Chang former director of the seats in uval school has been named Chinese minister to Germany. The protocol signing is expected tomorrow.
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Germany
Pekin
Chang
Seatsin Uval School
Largest Book Ever Bound Displayed in Los Angeles
Visitors to the state exposition this summer register to view what is claimed as the largest book ever bound. The volume, made in Los Angeles, measures about twenty nine by twenty eight by eighteen inches and contains around four thousand pages weighing roughly four hundred pounds.
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Zalifornia
Los Angeles
Kitchener to Return to England Next Month
The Daily Mail reports Lord Kitchener will return to England about the first of next month and Lieutenant General Lyttleton will assume chief command in South Africa.
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London
Aus
Daily Mall
Lord Kitchener
England
Lyttleton
South Africa
The Hon John Grigoby and The Royal Rogue Debut
The article notes Henrietta Crosman to debut as Viola in Chicago early October after Philadelphia, with casting issues due to Bert Bosworth’s illness. It also mentions Harriet Ford's A Gentleman of France at Grand Opera House Chicago November 4 with Eleanor Robson, and other theatre moves including Florodera road plans and various actor engagements.
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Henrietta Crosman
Viola
Chicago
Philadelphia
Nell
Denver
Herbert Bosworth
Bosworth
Augustin Daly
Countess Valeska
Julia Marlowe
Harriet Ford
France
Hyrle Bellows
Grand Opera House
Licbier & Co
Eleanor Robson
Notable quick-study actors shine in Broadway Musketeers cast
S Miller Kent displays rapid learning in The Musketeers at Broadway theater New York by rehearsing Aronandis role in a single afternoon. Kent previously learned complex parts for James O'Neill Nat Goodwin and other leading actors. Adelaide Thurston Viola Allen Marie Bates are highlighted for rapid mastery and strong stage presence across productions by Belasco and in Chimmie Fadden era.
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S. Miller Kent
Soason
Clyde Ficen
Aronandis
Liebler & Company
the Musketeers
Broadway Theater
New York
James O'Neill
Hun
Mr. Kent
O'Neill
Architeh
Kent
London
Nat C. Goodwin
Lake of York
Goodwin
Adelaide Thurston
Miss Thurston
Viola Allen
Esmeralda
Marie Bates
David Belasco
Warfield
Auntie Rosa
Hudson Produce fire devastates building in Wisconsin
Fire swept through the Hudson Produce building in Hudson Wisconsin on August 13 causing near total loss. Insurance on the structure is placed at 12000 with stock coverage around 45000. Fire department containment prevented spread to engine and butter rooms. Over 2000 cases of eyes were in store.
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Hudson
Wis
Hudson Produce
Blore
Maryland Attorney General Retained for Schley Hearing
Baltimore Aug. 15. News says Isedore Raynor, Maryland attorney general, has been retained as one of the lawyers for Rear Admiral Schley in the forthcoming inquiry hearing.
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Baltimore
Isedore Raynor
Maryland
Schley
Constitution and Columbia Set for Aug 16 Regatta
New York August 15 The regatta committee of the Larchmont Yacht Club announced that Constitution and Columbia will sail their first race in the series on August 16.
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New York
The
Larchmont Yacht Club
Constitution
Columbia
Quiet observance of relief anniversary noted in Pekin
In Pekin on August 15 the relief anniversary passed with little notice. American officials, joined by British and American diplomats, welcomed delegates at a banquet for the relief workers amid low-key ceremonies.
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Pekin
Democratic Nominee Montague Picked For Virginia Governor
Norfolk Va Aug 15 The Democratic state convention yesterday nominated A J Montague for governor by acclamation.
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Virginia
Norfolk
Yeaterday
A. J. Montague
Reina Victoria to be fitted as training ship at Portsmouth
The Spanish warship Reina Victoria, captured in the recent war and moored at Portsmouth navy yard, will be fitted up as a training ship. Her fighting qualities are praised for potential value and performance.
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Portsmouth Navy Yard
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