Fall of Pinar del Rio Feared as Rebels Advance
Havana August 23 General Banderas and two companions were killed in a rural guard skirmish between Mariano and Hoyo Colorado. Rebels captured San Luis yesterday and now threaten Pinar del Rio. Insurgent forces outnumber guards as revolts spread across western Cuba while eastern provinces show little active opposition. Government insists the revolt will last only three days once operations begin.
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Havana
Cuba
Banderas
Mariano
Hoyo Colorado
San Luis
Pinar del Rio
Gen Bell Heads to Oyster Bay for Roosevelt View on Texas Troops
Brigadier General Bell, chief of staff, travelled to Oyster Bay on August 23 to obtain President Roosevelt’s direct stance on the Brownsville incident. He sought the President’s opinion as the colored regiment was replaced by white troops and sent to Reno amid local tensions.
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Oyster Bay
Brownsville
Texas
Roosevelt
Bell
United States Army
Reno
Saloon Owner Shot by Masked Burglars in Galion
Galion Ohio August 23 C S Bittner saloon owner was attacked by masked burglars who shot him six times. He lies in critical condition as the robbers escaped with 250 dollars and a gold watch.
Earthquake relief efforts continue as aid reassures victims
In Valparaiso and Cluti on August 23 the government pledged that all earthquake survivors will have their needs met and resources available. The statement eased concerns while teams work to bury the dead and restore property in the stricken zone.
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Valparaiso
Cluti
Illinois Governor seeks extradition papers for missing banker Stensland
Washington August 23. The Illinois governor asked the State Department for extradition papers for Stensland, former head of the Bank of Chicago, who is believed missing in Mexico. No arrest has been made.
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Washington
Illinois
State Department
Stensland
Bank of Chicago
Mexico
Intense Heat Forces Mill Workers to Knock Off
Sweltering temperatures caused mill workers to halt operations as the thermometer rose to 94 degrees and climbed further by afternoon. Officials warned of an upcoming severe storm while weather forecasts anticipated more turmoil for the day.
Governor Harris Urged to Lead Anti-Dick Movement
Washington dispatch reports Gov Harris pressured to break Dick dominance in Ohio politics. Generals Harris unrest with Dick influence. supporters urge him to take initiative in reshaping appointments. Movement quietly grows to press him to act to curb Dick holds on the party.
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Washington
Gov
Harris
Ohio
Gen
Capital Invested in Manufactures Reaches 12.7 Billion Total
The census bureau reports the capital invested in U.S. manufacturing at 12.69 billion dollars, up 41.3 percent in five years. There are 3,216,262 establishments, value of products at 14.80 billion, wages totaling 2.61 billion. Employment up 159 percent, boosting average wages per worker.
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Washington
Census Bureau
C P railroad to extend to Dennison via Klondike mines
Surveyors from the Cleveland and Pittsburgh railroad work from Rocksford hill toward Dennison. The plan is to extend the C P line from the Klondike coal mines northeast of Dennison to connect with the Pan Handle at Dennison. The move, long contemplated by the Pennsylvania system, may occur this season as coal field openings drive demand for a direct Eastern Ohio to Cleveland route.
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Cleveland & Pittsburg Railroad
Rocksford Hill
Dennison
Tuscarawas
Klondike
Pennsylvania System
Recksford
Ohio
Cleveland
San Francisco Sends $10,900 Aid to Chile Earthquake Sufferers
Washington reports the first U S relief gift for Chile after the quake from San Francisco. Minister Hicks in Santiago notes the citizens delivered ten thousand nine hundred dollars directly to the President for the relief effort.
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Washington
United States
Chili
San Francisco
State Department
Hicks
Sandiago
Monster Snake Killed Near Cemetery by Gardener
Eph Dailey, employed by Jos. Lawson, photographed a giant Blacksnake near Market Street hill after it emerged from Cemetery Hollow. He held watch as a companion fetched a shotgun and the 14 foot 3 inch reptile was killed.
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Eph Dailey
Jos. Lawson
Market Street
Grain Market Report From Chicago on August 23
Wheat traded at 48 percent of load line, oats at 29 percent, pork priced at 17.05 dollars. Market activity noted in the Chicago grain and livestock market update dated August 23.
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Chicago
Deadlock in Eighteenth Ohio GOP Convention
In an endless standoff at the Eighteenth Ohio district Republican convention, 65 ballots were cast without a result and no breaks appeared among Speaker, Grant, and Kennedy camps. Delegates sang between rounds as Kennedy lost 43 delegates from Columbiana and Stark counties, while Stark County aligned with Grant. Rumors of coin toss settlements and shifting loyalties circulated as the deadlock persisted.
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Eighteenth
Stark County
Kennedy
Grant
James J. Grant
Charles 8
Sneaker
Columbiana County
Mahoning
Columbian
Stark Counties
Meyers Firm Secures Keith Theater Contract in Altoona
The Myers company of Altoona secured a $1,400 contract from the Keith Theater company of New York and Boston to furnish scenery and stage equipment for a new Altoona theater. They won over several large eastern scenic painting firms in the bidding.
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Myers Company
Keith Theater Company
New York
Boston
Altoona, Pa
Floater Found Drifter at Wharf in Morning Discovery
Early hour report to Wharfmaster Thornley by Mariner Dailey revealed a floating corpse wedged against the bow of the wharfboat. Authorities identified the body as a hog found washed ashore near the dock.
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Thornley
Mariner Dailey
Mr. Thornley
Injunction Granted Against Mingo Junction Over Street Work
Theodore and William Strott with John George and Louisa Strott secured an injunction against the village of Mingo Junction and Rosser and Maloney, contractors for paving South Commercial Street, restraining entry on a five by 200 foot strip to stop street and sidewalk construction until an early hearing. Me dill, attorney. Notice served on village officers. council instructed Solicitor Bean to seek an early hearing to settle and resume work.
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Theodore
William
John George
Louisa Strott
Mingo Junction
Rosser
Keystone State on Her Way Up and Queen City May Resume
The Monongahela River sees activity as Consolidated Coal & Coke sends coal aboard 8. SL Clark with 17 barges and Raymond Hornet with 12, while Jutte Coal plans to ship G. W. Thomas with 12 barges. Keystones State and Queen City planned returns amid upgraded hulls. Virginia may join later.
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Monongahela River
Keystelle
Pittsburg and Cincinnati Packet Company
Queen City
Cincinnati
Virginia
Hungarian miner killed in Glens Run mine accident
Frank Harcaz, a 27 year old Hungarian miner, was killed instantly Wednesday afternoon at 2 by a slate fall in No 2 Glens Run mine near Rush Run. He had only three days on the job in No 17 room when the slate collapsed. Coroner Campbell held the inquest last night. he left a mother and sister in Cleveland.
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Frank Harcaz
Glens Run
Rush Run
Campbell
Cleveland
Dead Body Believed To Be Local Soldier Grazer
A dead soldier found in a Bolivar corn field is believed to be George Grazer of Hicksville, last seen leaving the Strasburg O N G camp after helping clean up. Reports in Zoar say rumors swirl over his disappearance, possible murder, or self harm as the swollen river delays search.
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Zoar, O
Strasburg
Erter
2Nd Infantry
Defiance County
Zoar
George Grazer
Hicksville
Bolivar
City liquor tax share boosts police funding by sum
The July and August tax settlements show the city receiving 10,843.35 from liquor tax for the police department plus a 67.50 cigarette return. The totals reflect the liquor tax allocation and a rising cigarette excise, with implications for funding under the new law.
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Reynolds
King
Health Fond Acedivges Sans
Labrary Fund Des Ce Fees
ABT AZ
Pawnee
General Fund
Little Child Falls and Loses Eye in Accident
Ruth, daughter of Mr and Mrs P Ju Needham of Sherman Avenue, was playing when she fell striking her forehead on a stone. An abscess formed causing her to lose sight in one eye. Dr Miller attends and hopes eyesight may be restored.
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Ruth
Jersey Cows Killed by Storm in Brooke County
Two Jersey cows owned by James M. Morton at the upper end of Brooke county were killed during the big storm Tuesday. They lay under a tree about 25 feet from another tree that was struck. no marks were found on the cow beneath the other tree.
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Jersey
James M. Morton
Brooke County
Hoke Smith Secures Wide Democratic Primary Victory
Atlanta voters report a landslide triple headline as Hoke Smith wins the Georgia Democratic gubernatorial primary. Across roughly 110 of Georgia’s 145 counties Smith claims a commanding plurality, signaling strong statewide support and shaping the race ahead of the general election.
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Atlanta
Hoke Smith
Smith
Small Boy Suffers Eye Injury in Empire
Earl Smith, four, of Empire Ohio, was playing with friends Tuesday when a knife blade in his hand gouged his right eye. He was brought to Steubenville yesterday, Dr Mossgrove dressed the wound, with hopes of saving sight. The blade entered the eye front, cut a deep corner gash, and passed deep inside. The injury is extremely painful and may be serious.
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Earl Smith
Empire
Steubenville
Mossgrove
Entries Coming Fully 125 Horses At Pleasant Heights Meet
J. C. Ault reports continued entries for the Pleasant Heights races set for August 28 to 31. About 125 horses are expected to compete across 12 events, each offering 400 dollars. The meet comes during an off week in local racing, attracting many top horses.
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J. C. Ault
Pleasant Heights
Autumn Weather Forecast From Washington Outlook
Washington reports at least a forecast of fall tonight with showers and cooler conditions expected Friday for Ohio. The note places emphasis on upcoming weather changes across the region.
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Washington
Ohio
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