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Newspaper
The Dalton Gazette
Location
Dalton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1906
Page
2
Brief foreign dispatches summarize notable items from around the world. Highlights include political moves, economic shifts, and cultural developments, conveyed in concise notes for quick reading.
Reports show a Cuba-wide insurrection led by veterans in Havana against President Palma. Pino Guerra commands 2,000 armed rebels near Pinar del Rio as 7,000 insurgents mobilize in the west. Insurgents threaten Havana outskirts while a 10,000-man force is to be raised and paid two dollars daily.
Four terrorists opened fire during a reception for Premier Stolypin at his villa on Aptekarsky Island. About thirty two people were killed including several officials and dignitaries, with many injured and gaps in the crowd. Some escaped with minor scratches.
The government proposes a reconstruction project for Vaiparaiso with uniform street levels to curb flooding. Minimum street width set at 15 metres excluding sidewalks. Vale of damage centers on Valparaiso and Acconagua provinces with Arbaca and Llal Liai nearly wiped out. Vinadel Mar reports three quarters of houses ruined. Espiritu Santo churches and hospitals destroyed. Death toll exceeds 2000. Los Angeles relief committee allocates 10000 dollars for Valparaiso quake victims.
Gen Min was executed by a female assassin at Peterhof railway station near the czar’s palace. Balloon ascents by Dr Julian P. Thomas and brother from New York. Steamer Illinois ran aground near Charlevoix. A receiver petition filed against Toledo, Ann Arbor & Detroit RR in Monroe. Alfred Schaufler lynched in Calhoun for attempted assault. Labor leaders plan resumed work after talks with Zapino. Thaler and Septon drown near Annapolis. Vodocka riot kills eight, wounds 32. Richmonds injured in Pittsburg auto crash. Deutschr Krieger band opens convention in Dubuque. Lucy Hill, 11, spends $140 in Kokomo and heads for Dallas. she will return. Christian Springer dies of heat in Cedar Rapids. Grand jury indicts on Elkins rebates against Standard Oil and New York Central. Pennsylvania Railroad cited. Illinois Lutheran League reports flourishing Spring field convention. Jury discharged in Springfield lynching trial. U.S. consul seeks ban on Boycott association. C C Ramsey dies in Tomahawk. Alfred Stevens, Belgian painter, dies in Paris. Democrats seek Bryan in Oklahoma campaign. Ohio rail commission to apply two-cent fare to interstate traffic.
Wholesome trade reports show activity with no recession signals. Notable items include the Interstate Trapshooters’ Denver tournament winner with 97. Spain’s Alfonso backs church reforms. Livonian nobility aided by mortgages in Wenden. Ohio Baptists seek Baptist union. Gen R B Brown celebrated in Zanesville. a Boston purchase of W S George for lacrosse. a massive 11 million foot log raft arriving in San Francisco. Lehigh coal mine gas explosion in Sugar Notch kills one, injures another. other political, financial and local incidents across the U S and Europe.
Ten indictments totaling 6 428 counts were returned by two federal grand juries before Judge Bethea in Chicago. The charges allege rebates in petroleum shipments from Whiting Ind to several lines including the Chicago Burlington and Quincy and Lake Shore lines. Each offense carries a fine of 1000 to 20000 dollars, with the corporation to enter appearance after review. No officers can be arrested while indictments stand.
A cargo trunk owned by Mr G at the docks contained a huge snake of great value. After misdelivery the snake escaped from confinement and roamed Fountain Square before being recaptured and sent to the zoological gardens. Mr G later recounted the tale with relief at not losing the reptile and its value.
Government forces strike a decisive blow against insurgents at Cienfuegos as Col Valle engages Guzman’s 200 plus men. Insurgent losses reach 17 killed with many wounded while government casualties are light. Guerra vows to annul the presidential election and lead 2000 well supplied troops.
New York reports the railroad rate law for all inter state services began at midnight. The Interstate Commerce Commission will enforce the rule requiring full tariffs and cost breakdowns. Shippers may obtain final charges in advance. most lines failed to file complete schedules by the deadline.
A humorous Chicago News quip muses on future trends in edible dogs and tech giants, imagining airship dogs as a skyborne delight. The line plays on evolving fads from cosa-dogs to automobile offerings and beyond.
The Markets is a New York wire note listing items such as Flour Minnesota patent at 4.10 to 4.40, Wheat No 2 red at 77 1/2 cents, Corn No 2 at 57 cents, Oats cupped white at 89 to 42 cents, Hay steady, Cattle steers 4.50 to 5.85, Veals 5.60 to 8.75, Sheep 3.25 to 5.50, Lambs 6.25 to 8.50, Hogs Yorkers 6.90 to 7.00.
Cleveland reports flour prices with Minnesota spring patent at 4.50 to 5.00 per unit and grains such as No 2 red wheat at 74 cents. Butter 25 cents, eggs 21 cents, cheese 13.14 cents, potatoes 70 to 75 cents. Cattle steady with choice steers 5.25 to 5.50. Toledo notes cash wheat 13.5 cents, corn 52.5 cents, oats 31.5 cents, cloverseed 7.30. East Buffalo lists export cattle 5.25 to 6.00, veals 8.00 to 8.50, sheep 5.75 to 6.00, best lambs 6.00 to 8.50, hogs 6.75 to 6.80. Pittsburgh shows cattle 5.75 to 6.00, calf 4.25 to 4.60, sheep 5.65 to 6.25, lambs 5.00 to 8.00, hogs 6.75.
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