City Ravaged by Quake Leaves Thousands Homeless
In Vallaraiso Aug 23 the quake wrecked Plaza de la Victoria and Las Delicias area with four fifths of houses destroyed. Most churches hospitals and theaters were ruined. over 2 000 dead and 80 000 may flee. Water, fire control, and telegraph service are returning as steamers ferry evacuees to northern and southern points.
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Etreete
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Insurgents Take San Juan de Martines in Cuban Revolt
Cuban insurgents under Pino Guerrera capture San Juan de Martines, threat ening to wreck the Western railway unless troops are not forwarded. Government orders rapid fire guns from an American arm maker and contemplates more. Death of insurgent leader Bandera cited as a severe setback. Public opinion splits between loyalty and open rebellion in Havana. Amid mixed sentiment, government aims to restore order quickly.
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Junal del Rio
San Luis
San Juan de Martines
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United States
Quentin Bandera
Assassination Attempt Targets Cuban Governor in Havana
In Havana on August 23 a would be assailant attempted to kill General Emilio Nunes governor of Havana province. The suspect, a well dressed white man, was arrested. A government telegram says Major Laurent and royal guards defeated Guerra and 300 followers in a three hour battle with several prisoners captured. General Jose Maria Gomez a former Santa Clara governor and Liberal candidate was detained earlier and may arrive in Havana.
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Emilio Nunes
Laurent
Guerra
Jose Miguel Gomez
Santa Clara
Gomez
Gomes
Movement to Gather 1,000,000 Signatures for Postal Banks
The North Side Turner society launches a drive to secure more than one million petitioners for postal savings banks. The National association of turners would mobilize its 37,296 members as canvassers. Candidates for Congress nationwide will be asked to state their positions and parties urged to help.
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Chicago
North Side Turner Society
Milwaukee Avenue State Bank
National Association of Turners
Congress
American club meeting opposes Monroe Doctrine in Costa Rica
In San Juan Costa Rica on August 23 a preliminary American club meeting outlined goals to unite Latin America and oppose U S actions in Latin American commerce. They deem the Monroe doctrine a menace to Latin American independence and say they will work against U S efforts.
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San Juan
Costa Rica
American Club
United States
China Promises Customs Reform Under Diplomatic Talks
A Tokyo correspondent reports that the United States Great Britain and Japan have secured a pledge from China to establish customs on the Chinese coast by the One Net until the matter is settled. The question remains whether Japan will consent to customs houses at Dalny and Antung.
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Daily Telegraph
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Japan
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Antung
Deficiency in Militia Pay Funds at Maneuvers
Washington reports a $700000 appropriation for militia pay during national maneuvers faced shortfalls as some states sent more troops than budgeted. The Army pay department will fund those who arrived, leaving later arrivals unpaid. An additional adjustment may follow after camps close. Congress may be asked to cover the deficit.
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Oliver
War Department
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Congress
Postal fraud group halted by U S postal authorities
Chicago August 23 postal authorities halted the Tabasco-Chiapas Trading & Transportation and La Me Ha Mille firms alleging five year illicit operations netting about 850000 from investors. Henry D. Bushnell president and I B Miller secretary treasurer were arrested with 2000 bond each.
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Chicago
Tabasco-Chiapas Trading & Transportation Company
la Me Ha Mille Company
Mexican Invest
Iver Street
United States
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I. B. Miller
Bushnell and Miller
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Bushnell
To Educate Russian Children
St Petersburg August 24 The cabinet decided that a universal primary education bill should be drafted 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 5,389,000 in primary schools. There are fewer than 90,000 primary schools in Russia.
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Council of the Empire
Cabiinet
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Empire
Russia
Negotiations Over Panama Treaty Move Forward
Bogota reports John Barrett United States minister travels to Guayaquil for talks with Secretary Knox on the proposed treaty with the United States regarding Panama. Government also weighs two foreign proposals to develop regional waterways and ports Cartagena harbor and Magdalena river mouth.
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Colombia
Bogota
John Barrett
United States
Guayaquil
Koot
Panama
Magdalena River
Cartagena Harbor
Silver Purchase by Mint Director Highlights 100000 Ounce Order
The mint director bought 100000 ounces of silver at 67 cents an ounce for delivery in New Orleans. The prior week price stood at 66.62 cents per ounce.
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Mint
New Orleans
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