Typhoon Ravages Hong Kong Harbor Killing Thousands
A sudden typhoon struck Hong Kong on September 20, destroying vessels and buildings mainly on the Kowloon peninsula. Estimated deaths run into thousands among Chinese water dwellers, with a large number of missing boatmen and heavy property losses exceeding several million dollars. rescue efforts by police and civilians continue as officials pledge aid.
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Hongkong
Tts
Kowloon
Sampanes
Matthew Nathan
Taft and Bacon Hear Cuba Faction Stories in Havana
In Havana on September 20 the Moderate and Liberal party presidents presented their factual statements to Taft and Bacon, representing Roosevelt, on the revolution and belligerent conduct. Both will submit written peace terms tomorrow as General Menochal spoke on peace efforts and obstacles. Taft said the mission may take ten days and may include visits to insurgent camps, with a private telegraph line linking Minister Morgan’s home to report to Roosevelt.
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Havana
Taft
Bacon
Roosevelt
Menochal
Ting
Arso
Morgan
Marianao
Baldomero Acosta
Arroyo Arenas
Associated Press
Wreck of Scotch Express Near Grantham
The Great Northern Railway scotch express from London wrecked outside Grantham at midnight after missing its stop. The engine and seven coaches toppled from a bridge, leaving many passengers trapped. At least five dead, with more lives lost as rescuers work to uncover victims.
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London
Great Northern Railway
Grantham
German Goods Burned in Buenos Ayres Fire
Newspapers say the custom house was destroyed by fire and held 30 000 tons of German origin merchandise. Estimated losses reach 1 200 000 dollars. The fire’s cause is unknown. Five clerks and 70 workers were arrested and five firemen injured. Government dock and storehouses costing 400 000 dollars were also destroyed.
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Buenos Ayres
Artillery General Nicolai eff Assassinated in Warsaw
In Warsaw on September 20 General Nicolai eff of the artillery was killed by five revolutionists who shot him as he walked on Weilka street. Murderers escaped after the assault.
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Warsaw
Nicolaieff
Weilka Street
Bids for Chinese labor for Panama Canal work filed
Washington reports four proposals to the Isthmian Canal Commission for supplying Chinese labor to the Panama project. Bids set hourly rates from 9 to 60 cents for different classes, with a base 2,500 workers and potential extra 15,000. No award until full inspection.
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Washington
Isthmian Canal Commission
Panama Canal
W. Leon Pepperman
Commission
Pepperman
American-China Contracting Company
International Contracting Company
D. C
Wah Me Lee Hang & Co
Baltimore
Joel Julian Reuben
Department
Reuben
Testimony Shelved in Pacific Coast Lumber Case
Interstate Commerce Commission hears objections from eastern and western railroads to Pacific Coast Lumber Manufacturers association testimony in a petition against 25 Western railroads seeking adjustable racks on flat cars for lumber. Case delayed indefinitely. Also notes meat law questions on foreign meat imports and governmental inspection and a separate hearing for Mexican conspirators in Douglas Arizona with bond set at $500.
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Chicago
Eastern and Western Railroads
Interstate Commerce Commission
Pacific Coast Lumber Manufacturers Association
Douglas, Aris
Thomas Espinosa
Elfaneo Martinez
United States
Sames
Federal Grand Jury
Kiowa Comanche and Apache lands opened for homesteading
The president proclaims open Kiowa Comanche and Apache lands in Oklahoma for settlement. The Interior department will set the bid reception date for disposing 50,500 acres to homesteaders via sealed bids.
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Oklahoma
Klahoma
Interior Det
Steamers Connect Portland, Goldendale Daily Transport Line
Wahkiacus Daly Centerville Goldendale and Klickitat Valley points receive daily steamer service from Portland at 7 a m except Sunday with connections to C N trains at Lyle 5 15 p m for Goldendale. Arrivals include Goldendale 7 35 p m and The Dalles 6 80 p m. The Dalles steamer runs daily except Sunday at 7 a m with Goldendale connections by CO R N trains at 6 15 a m reaching Portland at 6 p m. Meals on all steamers and wagon team accommodations offered. For rates berth reservations and connections contact 8 McDonald agent General Office Portland Or.
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Wahkiacus
Daly
Centerville
Goldendale
Klickitat Valley
Portland
Lyle
Dalles
McDonald
Portland, Or
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Canyon of the Grand
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Marshall and
Tennessee
Royal Gorge
W. C. McBride
Third St
Portland, Oregon
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Iregon
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Newberg
Parr
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Corvallis
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Southern Pacific Company
Newport
Beaches
Breitenbusa Hot Springs
J.C. Mayo
B. H. Boles
Portland Huntingto
Vie Huntington
Ton, Spokane, Wallace, Verteeta
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A. L. Craig
The
Oregon Railroad & Navigation Co
Port and, Oregon
Foley & CO
FP. H. Caldwell & Company
Scientific American
Bailey Gatzert
Regulator
Dalles City
Metlako
Lyle, Wash
Columbia River & Northerm Railway GB
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