Cuban Revolt Grows Daily As Rebels Clash In Havana
Rebel forces press into city streets as police halt assaults at the capital’s threshold. News streams describe attacks near the Danigh canaul residence and broader unrest across Pinar del Rio hills. U S and Cuban officials weigh intervention as violence continues and authorities arrest figures linked to the rebellion.
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Havana
Pinar del Rio
Jose Miguel Gortte
Gomes
Tien Angeles
Amencar
Police target cigar store dice gambling in city
Police tighten scrutiny as cigar stores are linked to illegal dice games using ivory dice with numbers ready for exchange. Mayor Moore orders enforcement, arguing games resemble gambling though not clearly covered by existing laws and ordinances.
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Moore
Northern Arrives with 15,000 Bar Cement for Galbraith
The Norwegian steamer Northern reached port from San Francisco this morning carrying 15,000 bar cement for Galbraith. The vessel will be at the Wall Street wharf while unloading freight at the North docks.
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Northern
San Francisco
Galbraith
Bacon
Wall St
N. Docks
City Hall row delays access as mayor faces police dispute
Local tension rises around city hall as Mayor and police chief clash over district changes. Mose Gold and supporters seek audience while officials indicate hall leaders will not speak publicly yet but plan future access.
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Wapenstein
Mose Gold
Fe Hall
Former Cuban Revolution Officers Offer Government Service
Former officers of the Cuban revolutionary era offer their services to the government in a sign of continued political realignment. The move signals potential shifts in internal security and governance as veteran figures seek roles amid evolving national leadership.
U S Threatens Marines If Cuban Chaos Persists
Washington reports the state department may order full reports on the situation in Cuba and prepare to restore order without delay. If the Cuban government cannot maintain order, marines will be sent ashore to punish the revolutionists without awaiting a presidential request.
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Washington, D.C
State Department
United States
Prima
Cuban rebel plot alleged after explosive cache seized
Havana reports a man was caught near Pinar del Rio with 20 dynamite bombs. Authorities note rebels may target assassinations. A rumor claims State Secretary O'Parrill resigned to join war duty, denied by Secretary O'Farril.
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Havana
Pinar del Richia Morniig
O'Parril
Palma General Montalvo
O'Farril
Seattle to Skagway Route Expands with Canadian Plan
Seattle will host the Seattle Skagway service with a southern terminus here. The Canadian railway aims to run at least one steamer, possibly two to Southeastern Alaska ports, while Canadian Pacific operates three ships between Victoria Vancouver and Skagway. America registry steamers may join Seattle service. E. J. Coyle sought a charter option during a Seattle visit.
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Department of the Canadian Railway
Seattle
Alaska
Canadian Pacific
Letoria
Vancouver
Bragway
E. J. Coyle
Captains Face Trial Over Tacoma Steamer Collision
United States Inspectors Turner and Whitney hear a neighborhood rivalry case between Captain Hall of the Vashon and Captain Ferguson of the Burton. The Tacoma collision endangered hundreds of lives. Written protests and calls for investigation were filed by dozens of passengers as evidence in an extended hearing. Attorneys James Ashton for Burton and A R Titlow for the Vashon present arguments as testimony continues.
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Tacoma
United States
Turner and Whitney
Hall
Vashon
Ferguson
Burton
James Ashton
Borton
A. R. Titlow
Wheat Crop in Ogden Rust Ruined in Utah
A third of the local wheat crop is ruined by rust with irrigated fields affected while dry farming remains untouched. The loss to farmers around Ogden totals about 1,500,000 dollars.
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Ogden
Utah
Wesl ey Oeeler Tells Grand Jury About Fee Trust
Wesley Oeeler, president of the fee trust, testified before the grand jury in New York on August 21. He objected to being summoned and claimed public awareness would honor the trust with a monument rather than condemn it. The state aims to prove the fee trust conspires to keep prices high and cause shortages.
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New York
Wesley Oeeler
Fie Trust
Fee Trust
Miss Ryan Defeats Miss Bell In Tennis Tournament
Several exciting matches were played at the tennis courts this morning for the annual tournament. Miss A. Ryan defeated Bell 67 63 with clever serve and pursuing returns. Beals beat Fooley 62 60 and Hunter won 62 62.
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Miss A. Ryan
Bell
Miss Ryan
Beals
Fooley
Hunter
Lampmann
Fy Ryan
Mise Bell
Earthquake Hits Valparaiso Again Razing Homes
Aug. 21 reports from Lima and Santiago describe a second heavy quake striking Valparaiso with aftershocks felt in the capital. Many modern houses deemed uninhabitable and a special corps set to raze tottering structures. Death toll projected around 2000 as fires break out across the city and debris blocks streets.
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Lima
Valparaiso
Bantiago
Santiago
Mert Ua
Limache
Quillota
Liaillal
Naval Observatory
Bank Clearings Aug 21 1908 to Aug 21 1907 Growth
Bank clearings show a total of 1,000,4517 976,408.48 dollars for the period, with an increase over the same date last year of 734,043.26 dollars. The figures indicate higher activity compared with the prior year.
Manchuria Runs Aground Off Rabbit Island In Hawaii
Rescue attempts fail as the Pacific Mail Line steamer Manchuria rests on a reef near Rabbit Island Hawaii. The vessel is breaking up and engines are rumored damaged while passengers are evacuated and the Fearless returns for another tow.
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Honolulu
Fearless
Manchuria
Raid at Bismarck targets two men amid resort probe
Last night the Bismarck was raided to arrest two men described as of questionable character who frequented the resort. Women Mrs Lanena Katherine Kennedy and Grace Foster are named. Kennedy was released on $100 bail, Foster remains jailed for trial before Justice Alexander.
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Bismarck
Mrs. Lanena
Katherine Kennedy
Grace Foster
Alexander
Democratic State Convention Opens as Bryan Support Grows
The Illinois Democratic convention opens with Chairman Boeschenstein in charge and factional gains for Bryan allies. Judge Thompson backs Bryan, while Rainey withdraws, and Justice Boggs may win temporary chair. Bryan Thompson’s anti-Bullivan resolution looms as Bryan’s name draws modest applause amid expected acceptance speech.
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Prromia
Iate
Boeschenstein
Illinois
Bulliver
Evert
Bryan
Cook County
Judge Thompson
Bryan Thompson
Ogee
Wiliam J. Bryan
Roosevelt Message Acknowledged In Chill Response
Valparaiso Aust1 reports the Chill government and people received President Roosevelt's condolence message. They ordered immediate construction of wood and concrete houses for the homeless. Military engineers repair refireads and telegraph lines. Large bands of criminals who escaped earthquakes have been shot. over 80 executed publicly.
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Valparaiso
King County Voters to Decide on 500000 Canal Bonds
County commissioners approve a bond proposal to aid a government canal project linking Puget Sound with Lake Washington. The measure seeks 500000 in bonds payable to James A. Moore, 20 years, 4 percent interest, in escrow until full canal completion and US acceptance.
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Mackintosh
James A. Moore
King County
Moore
Puget Sound
Lake Washington
United States
Board of County Commissioners
Act of Congress
Star
Miller Named President of King County Republican Club
John F. Miller was yesterday unanimously chosen president by the executive committee of the King County Republican club, marking a leadership change in the local political organization. His selection follows routine club procedures and signals ongoing party activity in the region.
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John F. Miller
King County Republican Club
Club Seeks New Leader After Harper Resigns
The club plans to forward a written request to Mr. Miller to accept the role of head of the club following E. C. Harper’s resignation to become custome inspector at Port Town send. The request will be signed by every member of the executive committee.
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E. C. Harper
Port Townsend
Miller
Laborer Fred Mather Fined for Obscene Language
Fred Mather a laborer was fined ten dollars this month in Judge Alexander's court for using obscene language in a restaurant.
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Fred Mather
Alexander
Neb State Convention Amid Uproar Over Senate Fight
In MANCOLN Neb Aug 21 Republicans rally for the state convention while a bitter senate fight divides factions with an anti railroad platform. Attorney General Norris remains a central figure as delegates assemble.
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Mancoln
Thre Ely T
Norris
Socialist leader Dr Titus jailed during street meeting
Dr Hermon F Titus national organizer of the Socialist party was arrested while addressing a crowd at Recond ave and Pike st for obstructing the sidewalk and street. He was released on $100 bail. Attorney J Brown was also detained but freed. The Socialists plan a protest meeting at an opera house with speakers including Titus and Vincent Harper.
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Hermon F. Titus
Socialist Party
Titus
Socialiet
Titue
Vincent Harper
Soctaliat
Princess Royal Steamer Set for Launch at Esquimalt
The Princess Royal is being built by the Co PR at Esquimalt and will be launched within two months. Machinery will be fully installed when she slides down the ways.
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Princess Royal
The
Co. PR
Esquimalt
Seattle Chamber to Manage Chilean Relief Funds
Secretary Yarnell telegrammed the National Red Cross president saying the Seattle Chamber of Commerce will act as agents to forward or disburse any relief plan and handle funds. Seattle offers faster service and has facilities for quick aid to Chile earthquake sufferers. The chamber did not solicit money but will receive offerings. steamers Umatilla Buckman and Queen left Prisco for San Francisco and Seattle.
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Yandell
National Red Cross Society
Seattle Chamber of Commerce
Seattle
Pacific
Atlantic
Star
Sttacken
Italian shooter Matenche held in Seattle jail
Mike Matenche an Italian who shot Mrs Joseph Firpo at Ravensdale Bundas was brought to Seattle last night by Deputy Sheriff Starwich and placed in the county jail He does not deny the shooting but says he does not know why he did it The prosecuting attorney plans to file an information against Matenche in a few days
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Mike Matenche
Joseph Firpo
Ravensdale
Bundas
Seattle
Starwich
Matenche
Mutilated Child Found. Lynching Threats Rise in North Carolina
The body of Minnie Sexton, six year old daughter of George Waddel, was found in Fremont near Goldsboro, North Carolina. Her lips were torn and her neck bruised, and authorities say she had been raped. Locals are enraged and another lynching is expected in the area.
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Goldsboro
N. C
Minnie Sexton
George Waddil
Fremont
Railroads Seek Reduction in County Assessments
Great Northern Northern Pacific and Union Pacific asked the county board of equalization to cut valuations on rail sidetracks and Seattle real estate. Northern Pacific noted a mislisted tideland improvement and said total county property assessments rose from 4 million to 6.1 million dollars, a 62 percent increase while others rose 7 percent.
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Great Northern
Northern Pacific
Union Pacific
County Board of Equalization
Northern Pacific Roads
Seattle
Peter
State Tax Commission
Jay Sedgwick
Sedgwick
M. T. Sanders
St. Paul
Charles Hayden
John L. Snapp
C. P. Bissett
Bissett
Sergwick
Water Shut Off North of East Fifty-ninth District
Water will be shut off tomorrow from 8 am to 12 pm in the district north of North and East Fifty-ninth, east of Green Lake. The notice warns residents to store water and expect service interruption in the stated area and times.
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Green Lake
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