Horrors of the Tornado Devastation Across Porto Rico Island
Destructive cyclone leaves 100000 islanders destitute and several towns destroyed. Gen. Davis appeals for relief amid famine. War Department acts. transport McPherson to carry supplies. Reports cite hundreds dead or wounded, widespread building collapse, crops ruined, and telegraph lines down. Washington confirms famine threat and charity appeals for urgent aid.
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Davis
War Department
Transport McPherson
Severe Northern Storm Destroys Bridges and Crops
Reports from Southern Ohio and Northern Kentucky describe last night’s ferocious storm with heavy rain, lightning, and high winds. Bridges were swept away, property damaged, and crops and implements ruined across multiple counties, with power outages and flooding reported in several towns.
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Lancaster
Linewater County
GO. Hoffstadt
Mowenwitle
Dietrogwal
Adium
York
Varios
Ohio
Kentucky
Reading
Hoy Creek Vale Ley
Joanna Heights
Wie
Renewed fighting reported in Samoa
A bulletin telegraphed from Victoria BC to the Chicago Tribune notes renewed fighting in Samoa but provides no further details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samoa
Victoria
Chicago
Tribune
San
Death notices from New York and surrounding areas
The death roll lists several individuals including Dr J Charles J Bulle former provost of University of Peynesivinta who died in a city hotel, and HO Wippatt proprietor of the Boring hotel at Laite who died at his home. Other notices include Joseph T Dvver baggagemaster on the Reading line killed in a derailment, Jennie Worrll found dead in Kings County Hospital, Rev Joseph H Cook bishop of the Alpina Metropolitan Holocopot church dying in Wilmington hospital, and multiple other deaths with brief biographical details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athintle Oly
N. J
J. Charles J. Bulle
University of Peynesivinta
Thin City
Todas
Heart Pallute
Tein Tavicnster
W.o Lippatt
Laitlte
Astor Hotel
New York
Philadephia
York
Maytown
New Mator
Reading
Manus
Joseph T. Drvver
Keading
Mir
Eomneny
Coney
Hhley
Kinge County Hospital
Jomew HH
Cook
Alpina Mettipediet
Wilmington
Del
Turian
Ajypendietiia
Dire threats by Boers threaten British war, mines to be wrecked
Dispatches from Johannesbur g warn that Boers will wreck mines and destroy machinery if war breaks out. They claim millions in gear may be blown up, with a grim prognosis for Johannesburg as a mining center. A separate report says concessions may avert intervention and grant imperial representation.
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Delagon Bay
Transvaal
London
Torr
Standard and Diemer News
Johannesburke
Great Britain
Faehlind
Dohannesburi
Perporal
Julit Huules
Dehiyed Mel
Eheme
Ounlinders
Trisvans
Laren
South Africa
Calcutta
Cape ‘Town
Mull Sys
Foo
Trinevant
Johannesbuung
Kiger
Storm Moves North as Hurricane Threatens Florida Coast
Washington reports a hurricane progressing northward with winds near 36 mph at 2:40 pm, threatening Nassau and Puerto Rico. Forecasters warn it could curve toward Florida, with hurricane warnings issued and precautions under way across the state. Telegraph lines on Puerto Rico damaged, San Juan distributing notices while Ponce reportedly unwarned by local authorities.
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Washington
Nassau
Gbihotn
Lelands
Alll Elie
Weather Bureau
Ito
Florida
Niusean
Glaseford
San Juan
Porto Micco
Weather Bureau Ofelule
Ponce
Porto Rico
Storm Hits Santiago Cuba in Fifteen Year Record
The August 1 storm battered Santiago de Cuba with hours of rain and lightning. Homes in the lower city suffered undermining and damage though nothing major. in the American camp half the tentage blew down. The Ward steamer Bantheo, from New York via Nassau, encountered severe weather in the Windward Passage on her voyage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santiago de Cuba
Ward Line
Bantheo
New York
Nassau
Engineer Injured in Railway Collision Near Gorm
An engineer from Columbia Lima or Michigan, brother of Vice President Hobart, was fatally injured in a collision near Gorm nine miles north of here. He attempted to cross between the Winkles elevator and the mill pond track when a construction train struck him. The incident occurred during construction work.
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Juan Dé Torte
Theo
Pome
Oder
Cini Spine
Liege
Hayes
Tnd
Tima. C
Aug. U
Ohun
Chi
Columbia
Lima
Michukee
Dent Hobart
Gorm
Here Winey
Winkles
Millfond
Pixel
Convention of Ulnesworters Association Opens in Philadelphia
The Ulnesworters association held its convention in Philadelphia on August 1 as the Wage committee and executive members await a definite reply from President Chunbera of the Manufacturers' association. A conference is planned to discuss time and place for joint talks on the wary aomlu.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Ulnesworters
Chunbera
Aomlu
Old Soldiers Protest Removals From Public Buildings Board
Ex Superintendent Captain John Crelanes denounces the removal of four veterans Amston McKer Henry Yohe Jacob Dock and Lewis Finfrock saying the board bowed to local political pressure. He notes Governor Stone Major McCauley and party workers influenced the action on eve of a state campaign.
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Idohn
Brelanes
Frotinds
Board of Public Buildinge and Grounds
Amston
Ker
Henry Yohe
Jacob Dock
Lewis Finfrock
Stone
Major McCauley
Uee
Crook
Hesitation in Business Purchases Tied to Large Future Buyings
Review of trade shows firms delaying purchases but expecting big later outlays. Iron output rose 8 percent year over year while stocks fell. steel and copper prices varied. Wheat and corn exports surged week by week, with U.S. and Canada reporting increases and numerous plant closures noted.
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New York
Aus
G. Pun & Company
Lonier
Leat Enoual
Fattsbury
Weet
Shfet
Milin
Waistern
Pacific
United States
Canadia
Unclear regional officials discuss enforcement and interviews
Fragmentary text reports a Philadelphia based group and Carrier State discussing enforcement of a recent law. Governor Stine pledges to uphold the law amid tensions across various visions and sectors.
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Tlarrishorge
Philadelitia
Stine
Untitled fragment hints at survey work and cooperation
Fragmentary report references a survey committee and officials from various places. It notes planned work starting soon in coordination with the United States government to support geographic and topographic efforts across the state.
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Harrietters
Ade
MoeNees
Kittanning
Steve Flarrohl
Tegver Falls
Nashville Hangs Suspect In Obscene Murder Case
A man was executed by hanging near Well Buckle today after a swift conviction for the murder of a woman and her child. Reports say the accused made no final statement and the authorities described the incident as a brutal crime.
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Nashville
Willian
Enlistment Totals Reported for Five Regiments
The document records yesterday's enlistments reaching Ml with a total of five regiments completed. Units listed include the Twenty sixth Twenty seventh Twenty-eighth Thirtieth and Thirty-seventh.
Revolution in Santo Domingo sparks annexation debate
A Santo Domingo dispatch reports a growing revolution led by Jimenez with Pacheco and Reyes aiding. Followers aim to isolate Monte Christi, link with Haitian insurgents, and push toward an American annexation or protectorate option viewed as stabilizing.
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Ramon Pacheco
Pablo Reyes
Gomez
Kingston
Jamaica
Santo Domingo
Bhayil
Dominican Republic
Elvile
Wikhin
Jiminex
Cal
Itamon Pacheve
Monte Christi
Hayti
Jimines
Mane
Gomer
Jimmes
Unsettled Weather and Global Updates in Brief
Morning dispatch notes unsettled weather forecasts and a tally of world events including a hurricane near Panes with significant casualties, MacArthur action in the Philippines, Boer threats, and a Dominican Republic revolution. Also referenced are local meetings, financial items, and social notes.
Mazet Inquiry Postponed to September
New York Aug 11 the Mazet Legislative Investigating committee adjourned until September 12. Attorney Moss will prepare a statement on tranevelopment of improvements and transloade legislation for the next legislature. Witnesses testified on city printing contracts and electric ducts permits along the Metropolitan line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Mazet Legislative Investigating Committee
Rank Moss
Assemblyman
Hoffman
William A. Butler
Henry 3. Kearney
Mac Kearney
Musa
Letter Delays Tenth Penn Regiment Colonelcy Honor
Governor Stone receives a letter from Lieutenant Colonel James Barnett declining the appointment of Colonel of the Tenth Pennsylvania Regiment. Barnett asks the colonelcy remain vacant to honor Colonel Hawkins' memory, while expressing pride in a commission but insisting the unit keep Hawkins' name during service.
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Warrisburg
Stone
Lirirttenant
Barnett
Hawkins
Thia
Alexander F, Hawkins
Upitel Blates
Ite
Agite Sole
Maritime Passenger Traffic Through Historic Ports
A garbled OCR style record lists names of ships and routes between New York, Liverpool, Cherbourg and Hamburg with references to sailings and arrivals. The fragment mentions ferrying and ports including Havre, Southampton, and Queenstown and notes New York as a destination and port of departure in multiple sequences.
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New York
Uberrah
le Champagne
Havre
Sanda
Liverpool
Metterdam
Battin
Mane
Whinewle
Paeeeluve
New Yorks
Livernoal
Bhavin
Cherbourg
Paepet Hiemaerck
Unreadable OCR Summary of Aug Events in Nyehart
Fragmented text mentions August events, locations, and names but is heavily garbled. Core items unclear, with partial references to Washington and Nyehart. No coherent facts or outcomes usable for a full summary.
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Washington
Temconn
Onrlige Fith
Ambriee J.oak, Wwriluaing, Mradfor
Inereisreol
Nyehart
Bowemont, Wroming
Cubans to Assume Self-Government Soon Says Census Plan
Officials report talks on Cuban self governing aim as census work advances. Secretary Root and aides met Cuban commissioners to discuss schedules and preparations for transferring governmental control to Cubans once conditions allow.
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Meikeljuhn
Wittes
Hunt
Census Bureau
Presimoryy LO
Toet
United States
Cubana
Anti Imperialist Circulars Sent To Philippine Officers
Washington officials received a circular attributed to Edward Atkinson claiming to mail pamphlets on the Philippine situation to commissioned and non commissioned officers of returning regiments from the Philippines. The document titled The Anti Imperialist cites articles The Hell of War and We Penalties and seeks reactions from officers on the war.
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Washington
Hitchcock
Edward Ate Kinnon
Lon
Philippines
Philippine
Bostuyn
Mann
Atkinson
Nebraska
San Francisca
Bavauke
Pelppine Islands
Viet
Philippine Islands
Fight disrupts Bronx gathering ends with arrests
A chaotic scene in Bronx city streets saw a clash as a brawl broke out among several individuals. Police intervened, arresting multiple men as tensions peaked and bystanders watched with concern.
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Bronx City
Pally” Murphy
Patey
Wilkowite Contmetaries and Vowel Work Disputed
Fragmentary note describes Contmetaries and vowel work, mentions Regen arrival and a late shift. A public reference follows, detailing events and the shift to a public hour.
Revolutionists Defeated in Turbulent Conflict Tale
A fragmented report notes Lina and Peri with Aue Vt via Galyeatan led a failed revolt. The outcome forces the group to seek refuge in Eounder or surrender. The piece hints at a pivotal action by Vinc orn and a looming leadership decision.
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Lina
Peri
Eounder
Fight Ends in Draw Between Dikou and Hanky in Twentieth Round
New York August 11 A boxing match concluded in a draw after twenty rounds between Dikou and Hanky. Both fighters showed resilience with multiple exchanges and the result preserves neither title nor advantage for either boxer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Dikou-Hanky
Declan
Americans at Santa Rita Amid Destruction in Bataan
Dispatch describes burning towns in Angeles and Santa Rita with U S forces in control of Bataan. Reports say rains hinder movement while American troops engage rebels, suffering some casualties as they hold positions around the front and repulse attacks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Angeles
United States
Bataan
San Fernando
Otis
Reron
Nollie
Erie Parton Wee
Calatet
Sintarima
Bacoter
Gaugun
Manila
Eneral McArthur
Caidten
Evis Dently Haye
Pam
Fred
Insurgenta
Situae Han Wake
McArthur
Tooretuca Wilens Tivrolete
Thawardivs
Twelfth Infantry
Generl MecArsthurs
Ielite
Americina
Hellewe
Mormon Elders Driven From Town After Assault
Reports say Mormon elders in Louwinville faced harassment and were ordered to leave after days of provocation. In Wilke county Vin residents warned the group and later forced entry to a place of worship, carrying a bundle of articles and subjecting worshippers to a severe whipping.
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Louwinville
Aus
Wilke County
Vin
Car jumps bridge in Merrill river dash
A street car ran off Prairie Street Bridge in Merrill Wisconsin, dropping into the river twenty feet below. None of the passengers were fatally injured. Names listed for the crew and passengers include Motorman, Harry Allen, F M Jepson deputy game warden, C F Greenke, president of the Merrill works, and A P Melson merchant.
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Merrill
Wis
Ave
Prairie Street
Harry Allen
F. M
Jneon
C. FP. Oroenke
Merelth
A. P. Melson
Imereliant
Weather forecast for the weekend at Brisk winds
Unclear OCR text suggests a weekend forecast with some mention of warm or cool conditions and brisk north to center winds. Specifics on days, temperatures, and exact location are unreadable.
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Ashi
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Eit
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Porto
Thyet
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Wey
McPherson
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Glassworkers’ Convention
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Public Buildings Board
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Eho
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Jiminez
Panes
Genera MacArtur
Taylor Borough
Base Hall
EA Ogliet
Nowe
Lowel
Lenter Carrots
Yealth
Scrantow
Wi Tag
Lda
Moss
Pennsylvanian Pensions
Wilkow
Santa Rita
MacArthur
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