Vast World Notes On Gear, People And Trade
An assortment of statistics and tidbits from around the globe notes rail locomotives and London meat imports, Havana street life, shipyards, and British trade. It cites Havana street absence of women, Newport News shipyard workforce, British horse imports, and coal to liquid fuel shifts. It mentions Miss Evra Witter before the land office, a Carthage undertaker showcasing embalming, and Pope-like feeding in French towns. It lists various curiosities from Kipling to cigarettes dust, tobacco, and milk prices in Switzerland. It records Tacoma bicycle paths and a New Jersey foundry’s bells cost, Carlisle’s currency address, and religious assembly totals. It ends with railway compensation figures in Britain and other varied notes.
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Chicago
Spitzbergen
Pittsburgh
Havana
Newport News Shipbuilding and Drydock Co
Great Britain
United States
Far East
Norfolk
London
Evra C. Witter
Denver
United States Land Office
Carthage
Atlantic Ocean
Gov. Sayers
Texas
Queen
England
Crae
Russia
Tuk
Burdett-Coutts
Atkins
Kipling
Canada
William R. Dar
Scotland
Prometheus
Rovaspaix
France
Germany
Fiji Islands
Switzerland
Tacoma
Sheffield
Memphis
Jerry Simpson
New Jersey
Joan G. Carlisle
University of Chicago
Southern Presbyterian Church
Two Trolley Cars Collide on Norristown Line
Head on trolley crash on the Norristown Chestnut Hill and Foxborough railway in Plymouth township near Philadelphia injures thirty. Fatal and serious cases include John Parson and William Hartstine in Charity hospital with internal injuries and broken ribs. Bridget Nunan Julia Moeslin and Alice McGuigan among the injured. Passengers blame motorman for not waiting at the switch on a single track with a crossing.
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Philadelphia
Norristown
Chestnut Hill
Foxborough
Plymouth Township
Marion County
Charity Hospital
John Parson
William Hartstine
West Point
Bridget Nunan
Julia Moeslin
Alice McGuigan
Hiladelphia
Kruger Refuses Court of Inquiry Demand Amid War Fears
London reports President Kruger rejects Chamberlain's court of inquiry, signaling possible war over the Transvaal crisis. British officials hint at new terms and anticipate hostilities unless Boer demands back down. Cape Town dispatch warns of frontier violence and recruitment to border posts.
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London
Kruger
Chamberlain
Colonial Office
Great Britain
War Office
Transvaal
Associated Press
Pretoria
Dreyfus
England
Cape Town
South Africa
Pitsani
Jameson
Rioters Storm Paris Church In Violent Attack
Paris August disturbances climax as anarchists led by Faure and Faberot raid Saint Joseph church, smashing altars and crucifix, setting a pulpit blaze, and clashing with police. Dozens injured as mob torn through Place de la Republique and surrounding areas before officers regained control.
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Paris
la Petite Republique
Plate de la Republique
Sebastian Faure
Faberot
Dewey Views Philippine Question Solvable by Autonomy
London dispatch reports Adm. Dewey in a Naples interview saying the Philippines can govern themselves and that insurrection would end with autonomy. He stated no preference for violence and suggested annexation could be discussed after self-government. He also declined to speculate on a Germany United States clash over the Philippines.
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London
Naples
Daily News
Germany
United
Insurgents Routed Near Angeles and Negros Fronts
Manila reports that one lieutenant was killed and another seriously wounded while reconnoitering north of Angeles on Saturday evening as American forces forced insurgents from their positions. Lieutenant Cole of the 6th Infantry led 60 men against 100 insurgents in Negros, routing them after 90 minutes of fighting. three Americans were slightly hurt and nineteen insurgents were counted dead. Six rifles and reserve ammunition were captured. The insurgents had cut the Laguna bay cable to Calamba, but repairs were completed.
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Manila
12Th Infantry
Angeles
Lieut. Cole
6Th Infantry
Island of
Negros
Laguna Bay
Calamba
Maj Harrison III Stricken With Yellow Fever at Cristo
Maj Russell B Harrison inspector general is critically ill with yellow fever in Santiago De Cuba. Disease progressed for three days. First case since Cristo headquarters moved last month to avoid infection. Quarantine relaxed as no new cases and officials visit daily. Harrison isolated but not sent to fever hospital.
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Santiago de Casa
Russell B. Harrison
Cristo Whither
Santiago
Maj
Harrison
Portio Rico Storm Toll And Rebuilding Push
Ponce Puerto Rico reports 2500 hurricane deaths burials and 1000 injuries with 2000 still missing. Investors see chance amid fundraising shortages as relief stocks and rebuilding funds are scarce. Authorities plan to burn ruins at Yabuco while military officials dispute relief committees and field bodies are still found.
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Ponce
P. R
Yabuco
Mysterious shooting claims life near Philadelphia suburb
In Holmesburg, Philadelphia suburb, Frank Radcliffe was shot and killed Sunday night as he rode with his family. The bullet struck him in the breast. his wife held him as he died. No shooter seen, police investigating the anonymous attack.
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Philadelphia
Holmesburg
Frank Radcliffe
Governor Tanner Ill With Malaria Fever
Springfield reports Gov. Tanner is ill with malaria and running a high fever. Attending physician Dr. George N. Kreider said he will likely be unable to perform official duties for about a week.
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Springfield
Ill
George N. Kreider
Tanner
First National Convention of Young People's Temperance Union
Cuicatzo reports the first national convention of the Young People's Christian Temperance Union to be held September 27 and 28. The event marks a coordinated national movement uniting women’s ability with men’s voting power, honoring Frances Willard on her birthday. Rates of a fare and a third are in effect from most regions.
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Cuicatzo
Young People’s Christian Temperance Union
Frances Willard
American Ex-Quartermaster Employee Found Dead
Havana authorities reported the body of an American named Zandt, formerly employed in the quartermaster's department, discovered half eaten by buzzards. Officials believe he died from sunstroke after being exposed in the heat.
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Havana
Zandt
Quartermaster’s Department
Plague Rumors Sweep Portugal and Spain
Reports from Madrid on August 21 say a plague case has emerged in Figuera Portugal and rumors circulate of a death from the disease in Barcelona.
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Madrid
Figuera
Portugal
Barcelona
Stark and Barry Escort Nebraskan Volunteers Home
Congressman W. L. Stark and Adjt. Gen. Barry departed Omaha for San Francisco to escort the 1st Nebraska volunteers home on a special state funded train.
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Omaha
Neb
W. L. Stark
Adjt
Barry
San Francisco
Nebraska Volunteers
Reed resignation to Maine governor this week
Reed will resign and his letter is sent to the Maine governor this week to take effect in September. A special election to replace him in the district will be held around mid October.
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Portland
Hensley Wins Endorsement in Marion Narrow District Race
Marion Ohio August 21 Dr J In Hensley received the Republican central committee endorsement for representative of the Marion Narrow district after a close fight.
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Marion, O
Dr. J. In Hensley
Republican Central
Riot at West Evansville Mines Sparks Lynch Threats
In Evansville Indiana a riot occurred between non union and union miners. Harry Phelps a Black non union miner was attacked by a crowd of union sympathizers and fired in self defense. Police intervened and 20 officers escorted him to headquarters as a mob of about 500 men gathered. Union threats cast doubt on the next shift.
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M. Goulice
Faubourg du Tempie
Rue Darboy
St. Mauri- Popincourt
Boulevard de Magneta
Boulevard de Strasbourg
Gare de l’Est
Evansville
Ind
Harry Phelps
Ingle
Phelps
No. 7
West Indian hurricane hits North Carolina coast
Reports from Pamlico Sound area detail extensive storm damage and many fatalities. Fourteen fishermen perished while crossing Pamlico in skiffs. Four bodies recovered, search efforts ongoing. Schooners Goodwyn and Aurora wrecked, L A Hill ashore, Beswick and all hands lost. Authorities fear as many as 60 lives lost.
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Meebern
N. C
North Carolina
Pamlico
Goodwyn
Aurora
L. A. Hill
Beswick
Pamiico Sound
Ocracoke Island Storm Destroys Homes Churches and Vessels
The West India hurricane struck Ocra coke Island washing away Norfolk and Southern railroad piers. Twenty men reportedly died, all livestock drowned, thirty houses and two churches destroyed, and several steamers and schooners grounded as the island remained underwater for three days.
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Washington
West India
Longine
Bihernen
Norfolk & Southern Railroad
Clayton Will Seeks Denver University Ties
The 1892 will of George Clayton petitions probate in Denver. It allocates nearly all estate to found a new city university modeled after Girard College Philadelphia. Public officials including the chief justice of the supreme court are named trustees. Over $1,000,000 remains for the institution despite estate decline since 1892.
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Denver
Col
George Clayton
Girard College
Philadelphia
Supreme Court
Clayton
Nine Soldiers Drown Crossing River in Recon Party
Manila reports a raft crossing of the 24th infantry near Moriquina river broke its hawser. Nine enlisted men drowned as the raft capsized in swift current. The Tartar, transporting Gen. Wheeler and his daughter with the 19th infantry and over 1.3 million dollars in coin, has arrived from San Francisco.
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Moriquina River
Gen. Wheeler
Manila
24Th Infantry
Crane
United States
Tartar
San Francisco
Joseph Wheeler
19Th Infantry
Circus Tent Collapse Wrecks Crowd in Virginia Storm
A violent wind storm at John Robinson's circus in Winchester Virginia on Monday afternoon toppled the big tent onto the audience. About 40 people were injured in the crush with acrobat Fred O'Brien among the worst hurt as his thigh was broken. Thieves took advantage of the chaos during the panic.
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John Robinson
Winchester
Fred O’brien
St. Louis Real Estate Man Files Voluntary Bankruptcy
Johan P. Herrmann Jr., a St. Louis real estate man, filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition in U.S. district court on Monday. Liabilities amount to 167,202 dollars with assets of 32,311 dollars.
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St. Louis
United States District Court
Johan P. Herrmann,Jr
Maj. Harrison's Condition Reported Improved
SANTIGO DE CUBA August 22 Maj Russell B Harrison is said to show improvements from yellow fever as authorities note a potential new case developing at Cristo, the Americans’ Cris to headquarters.
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Santigo DE Cuba
Russell B. Harrison
Cristo
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W. B
Elton
W. L. Douglas Shoe Co
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Mass
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Russell
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Ramet
HIE
Mansfiel
Mufacturing Co
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Fifth St
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Hampshire
B. FE
West Lebanon
N.ear
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Indianapolis
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Josep
Vait le
Hart
Adm
Dewey
Sixth Infantry
Maj. Harrison III
Cuba
Porto Rico
Gov. Tanner Ill
Nebraska
Reed
Hensley
Ocracoke Island
University In
Modelleit
National
H. C. Arne
J.F. Evan Banner
John L. Stettinius
Longworth
Estat
James M. Glenn
Vachel M. Anderson
W. Smith
Commercial Tribune Co
American Cotton Oil Co
Joseph Rawson
Jos
Rawson & Sons
David B. Gamble
Procter & Gamble Co
Perin Langdo
Henry Stix
Godfrey Holterhoff
G. W. Pohlman
Ites & Go
Srna Ree
Ohio
J. P. Marvin
New York Weekly Tribune
Citizens’ Bank
Harrison, Ohio
General Banking
New York
Frank Bowles
John Knopfle
Market St
Harrison, C
Maj. Harrison
Cus
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Walter Hartpence
Onio
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Dene
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Royal Medicine Co
Bacon
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Th. R. Merrill
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