Rain making in Texas by Gen Dyrenforth and its critics
Gen Dyrenforth details rain making experiments in western Texas using balloons kites and explosive charges claiming large rainfall in a dry area. He outlines three theories of rainfall generation and notes Mexican officials will observe with interest. Skeptics including professors and weather officials express caution and doubt about practical use or proven results.
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Dyrenforth
RB. G. Dyrenforth
Nelson Morris
W.rk
Mexico
Midland County
Dyrentforth
Gen. Dyrenforth
Boston
Pickering
Harvard Observatory
J. M. Smith
United States Signal Service
Agricultural Department
Tirgaca
N.Y
Turner
Cornelis Weather Bureau
Devenforth
Cincinnati
William HF. Knight
Clevetann
G. A. Hyde
Insurgents Win in Chile Battle as Balmaceda Flees
In Valparaiso heavy fighting decided whether Balmaceda or the Junta would rule Chile. Government forces under Generals Barbosa and Aberreca suffered severe losses, with about 5000 killed or wounded. Balmaceda disappeared, likely fleeing to Buenos Aires, as insurgents entered the capital and Capt. Fuentes of the Almirante Lynch surrendered after a brief engagement.
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Valpraise
Balmaceda
Chili
Barbosa and
Aberreca
Gets
Barbosa
Albert Fuentes
Almirante Lynch
Insurgenta
Fuentes
Fort Viato Vinu del Mar
Buenos Ayres
Belissario Prats
Manuel Jose Aravel
Delamater Trophy Won by Sixteenth Regiment Team
The Sixteenth Regiment captured the Delamater marksman's trophy at the annual contest, securing the trophy for keeps after a third consecutive victory. Seven men per team fired seven shots at 200, 508, and 600 yards with bullseyes worth five points. scores listed show the Sixteenth led among competing regiments. The report also includes unrelated local notices about a fire at a Tidioute chair factory, its insurance coverage, and Sheriff Ray quelling a prison riot in Franklin.
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Sixteenth Regiment
16Th Regiment
Thomas Conneel
H. C. Weagraff
Haasley
Warren County Fair Opens With Large Exhibits And A Rich Program
Preparations by exhibitors and a strong management program promise the Warren County Fair will be the largest and most successful yet. The four day schedule features races and horse events with substantial purses, a Wednesday program of three minute class races, and a special Woman's Day on September 8 with Band music and an address by Rev. Anna Siaw.
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Warren Counnty
Almonette
B. m
D. H. Siggins
Warren
Messrs
Yates
Megoengar, Joy
Anna Siaw
Wright and Wilden the Leasters to Victory at State Convention
Harrispree Pa September 8 At the Democratic State Convention Robert Be Wright of Allentown was nominated for Auditor General and A I Tilden of Erie county farmer for State Treasurer It is a powerful ticket and creates great enthusiasm here The platforms of 1884 and 1888 are reaffirmed with a resolution favoring a stable currency based on gold and silver to be coined in parity The campaign shall focus on state issues and hold the Republican party responsible for mismanagement and scandals affecting taxpayers of the Commonwealth
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Harrispree
Robert BE. Wright
Allentown
A. I. Tilden
Erie County
Republican Party
Commonwealth
Oil Boom Spurs Record Southwest Production Rise
The August report shows Southwest output jumping from 3 070 to 11 000 barrels daily, lifting total Walds production to 12 526 barrels. Wells at McDonald Noblestown and McCurdy join as one white sand pool, signaling overproduction and its consequences amid market attention.
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McDonald
Noblestown
McCurdy
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T. Banke
Rollins House
Ben. Fuller
Green Street
Judge Marsh
Cuba
B. F. Morningstar
H. D. French
Red Falls
Minn
Pratt Farm
Mec
Pratt
George Culver
Mason Sheldon
Ihe
Cayense
Peppa
Japan
Balmacera
Clarendon
Railroad Street
Chase
J. BR. Timmons
Canada
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Chesterville
Maria Schermerhorn
Hamilton
Job O'Neil
the Presbyterian
Toom
Nettie Ransom
Gowanda
N. Y
Jennie Burrow
Main Street
John Timmons
Cleveland
Wm. Timmons
F. H. Cauley
Harrisburg
Frank Weet
J. 2
Timmons & Co
Corry
Ford
E. H. Day
Youngeville
W. H. Thompson
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Utica
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J.C. Russell
New York
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Pittsburg
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Theodore Damm
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Eva
Edna Sulley
Jamiestown
Clare Irvine
Marionville
Brown Bose
K.of L. Hall
Jennie Hutton
Lizzie Sisson
Erie
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Joan Horner
Indiana
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Tidioute
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Ray
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Warren County Fair
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Mollie A
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Duke
Br. S
G. French
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Toney
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Wallace
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John Houstein
Sam Phelps
Suranee
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Els Stock Farm
Mary. Lynx
J W. Gibbs
Fleetwood Park, N. Ms
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Atlantic
Pacific
Dr. Greene
W. 14Th Street
Arlan
Garlanp
BE. L. Morris
Youngsville
C.&. Harris
James Upton
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P.& E. Railroad Company
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Sparta
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Miner
Oil City
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Hattie
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Riga
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