Valparaiso Earthquake Toll and Relief Efforts Report
dispatch from the minister of the interior to President Riesco notes resumed work in Valparaiso, meat shortages, homeless needing clothing, and scarce provisions. the destruction is wide, with rail and telegraph damage, but newspapers plan to reopen. losses are estimated around 200 million, with many rural and urban casualties. donations pour in as the country endures widespread devastation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santiago
Chile
Valparaiso
San Francisco
Republic
Pacific
Lfe
Vesparaiso
Bantingo
Mark Twain Buys Nash Sherwood Home in West Redding
Mark Twain buys the Nash Sherwood residence in West Redding to rebuild as a stone mansion costing about 30000 dollars. The 110 acres include woodland and scenic features to be enhanced. occupancy expected next June as Miss Ann Morgan reportedly visits or takes an interest in New Yorkers purchasing nearby property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Mark Twali
Nash Sherwood
West Redding
Suit Filed Over Debarment and Damages in New Haven
A suit against Dr. Bland of Waterbury seeks $10,000 in damages alleging insult and slander in the presence of Dr F C Atwood and others. The dispute stems from past disagreements with the state veterinary association. Police intervened at the Atwood clinic yesterday to enforce an order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Ang
American Veterinary Association
F.C. Atwood
Bland
Waterbury
Atwoods
State Veterinary Association
Atwort
Atwood
Cuban Cabinet Crisis Resolution and War Updates
Senor O Farrill will keep the interior and justice posts while resigning from the interior portfolio. Font Sterling and Gen Montalvo stay ad interim over the interior ministry, and Gen Ruts Rivera will return to resume it. American flags are visible on properties in the disrupted area, influencing local sentiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
Lrisis
Senor O’farrill
Interior
State and Justice
Interior Department
Senor Font Sterling
Gen Montalvo
Ministry of the Interior
Ruts Rivera
Cuba
Interior Ministry
Injured Laborer Crushed in Naugatuck Gravel Train
Dominick Creig a 30 year old unmarried laborer fell under a gravel train in Naugatuck this afternoon and had one arm amputated and faced serious injuries. He was taken to Waterbury hospital for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naugatuck
Well Known Author Captures Health At Hotel Nottingham
The famed author and Panama canal promoter Captain Nathan, age not stated, is reported ill at his apartments in the Hotel Nottingham. Attending physician Prosper Bender said the patient shows some improvement but remains seriously ill, following a prior attack while in Panama. Captain Appleton, now engaged to Miss Edith Russell Wills of Newburyport, surprised friends two months ago with the news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Nathan
Nottingham
Appleton
Panama
Prosper Bender
Cap Appleton
Edith Russell Wills
Newburyport
Three suicides in Meriden this week reported
The town records a third death by self harm as Adam Lockhart cut his wife and hanged himself at their home. The deceased, a health band survivor, died within minutes. Earlier in the week two men killed themselves with carbolic acid and a revolver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meriden
Augus
Adam Lockhart
Caught by Carreet in Niagara Gorge
In Niagara Falls New York Martin Kane and Hi th were boating in the gorge when an incident occurred. Police reported limited details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carreet
Niagara Polis
N.Y
Martin Kane
Apsey Takes Charge as Receiver of Chel Sea Bank
Chelsea Mass August 25 Albert 8 Apsey named receiver for the First National Bank of Chelsea taking charge as Bank Examiner Alfred Ewer concludes his review after the bank was closed two weeks ago. Apsey will decide the stock assessment while depositors protest Ewer’s cancellation of checks dated August 16, labeling it potentially illegal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chelsea
Mass
Albert
Apsey
First National Bank of Chelsea
Alfred Ewer
Comptroller of the Currency
Ewer
Brower argues for horse flesh as food at Yale banquet
New Haven August 26 Professor William H Brower a leading member of the tueMeld Scientific school surprised Yale friends and veterinary surgeons by advocating horse meat as food He claimed it is wholesome abundant cheaper and less disease prone than other meats and urged lifting religious prejudice and expanding usage with proper supervision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
William H. Brower
tueMeld Scientific School
Yale
Brower
Parla
Rhode Island Naval Militia Joins Columbia For Annual Practice
The Rhode Island battalion of naval militia boards the U S cruiser Columbia for annual practice. The ship will steam toward southern cruising grounds off Cape Henry and Fort Montroe, with militia in charge of much of the work aboard the Columbia and engaged in exercises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport
Rhode Island Battalion
Naval Militia
United States
Columbia
Chesapeake
Fort Montor
Westminster Volunteers Select Team To Defend Shield
London volunteers chosen to defend the shield presented by Sir Howard V in the Queens versus Seventh regiment contest. Captain Montagu M. Shattock will command the team which last wore the shield at Baker. Creedmoor defense set for October 2. departure from Tilbury on September 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Westminster Vointeers
Sir Howard V
Queens
NS. GN. Y
Montagu M. Shattock
Baker
Creedmoor
Saa W
Tilbury
Neota
Holy Roller Burns Self in California Martyrdom Attempt
In San Bernardino on August 25 Mrs Josephine Burton Young, swept by Holy Rollers zeal, poured lamp oil on herself and lit a match to reach heaven. Her husband smothered the flames as she writhes in critical condition amid prayers. The incident mirrors local fanatical zeal observed after sect meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Bernardino
Cal
California
Josephine Burton Young
Young
Miss Sutton Loses in Newport Tennis Match
Miss May Sutton suffers her first defeat since arriving in Newport as Malcom Whitman teams with her. They lose to Mrs Barger Wallach and Beals W. Wright in three sets 6-1 2-6 6-4 at a Bellevue avenue match hosted by Mrs Oliver G Jennings. Newport residents attend the afternoon event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport
May Sutton
Oliver G. Jennings
Bellevue Avenue
Miss Sutton
Malcolm D. Whitman
Barger Wallach
Beals W. Wright
Wright
Wallach
Whitman
Torrington Groups Lead Temperance Parade In City Park
Delegates from Starcrott egg Tee s and temperance societies paraded through Torrington and went to Steeplechase Island for track events. Francis Society of Torrington won first prize for finest procession and best float, plus longest distance and drum corps. Y M T A B of New Britain led the line with 101 participants. St Patrick's Bridgeport St Aloysius Derby Y M T A B New Britain St Agnes New Haven St Joseph Waterbury St John Terryville St Joseph Stamford formed the march. Bishop Tierney celebrated high mass at St Patrick's Church. Weather was delightful and about 10 000 visitors were in the city.
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Starcrott
Egg Tees
Francis Society of
Torrington
New Britain
St Patrick's of
Bridgeport
St Aloysius of Derby
St Agnes of
New Haven
St Joseph's
Waterbury
St John of
Terryville
St Joseph of
Stamford
St Patrick's Church
Tierney
Connecticut Democratic Convention Dates Set for Hartford
A state convention of Democratic delegates from each town will meet at the Auditorium Hartford on Sept 11 and 13 1906 to nominate state officers and a representative-at-large to Congress and to conduct other business. Towns receive delegates per legislative representation with extra seats for larger vote totals. Hartford leads listed delegation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connecticut
Hartford
Congress of the United States
Explosion at Premier Stolypin’s residence kills and wounds many
Reports from St Petersburg and nearby cities say an explosion rocked the premier’s residence during a reception injuring several, including Stolypin's son. A government spy was hanged after a peasant and worker meeting. Authorities announce harsher penalties for conspirators and permit Jewish private schools empire wide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Petersburg
Stolypin
Public Printer Stillings backs phonetic spelling move
Oyster Bay New York August 25 Public Printer Stillings endorses the presidents phonetic spelling order. He doubts government printing offices will delay adopting the simplified spelling commission recommendations and has appointed a commission to standardize printing ten reform words in the new manual. His letter goes to Professor Brander Matthews Carnegie committee chair.
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Oyster Bay
N. Y
Stillings
Government
Stilling
Brander Matthews
Carnegie Committee
Elderberry bandits outwitted by farmer's wife
Two Beacon Falls notables, seeking elderberry wine, picked berries on a farmer's land. His wife confronted them and forced their harvest into a laundry basket threatening arrest, insisting she needed berries for herself. The cherrypickers returned to town defeated.
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New Haven
Beacon Falls
Abe
German Press Skeptical Of Will hem Visiting U S
Berlin reports dismiss discussions of Emperor Will hem's possible U S visit as not serious. Officials say the emperor's wish is long cherished but unlikely to be realized, seen as just a wish rather than a plan. The text also notes a separate military retreat described as a chaotic run for Havana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Atlantic
Will Hem
United States
America
Mansion Fire Claims Princess in Transcaucasm Incident
A country mansion at Okoni was set ablaze by Pesmants Yast. the princess perished in the fire while unable to escape. Also noted is Colono RS, aged TH, who served on General Miles staff during the Civil War and died in Port Wind on August 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miles
Port Wind
General Miles
Tittle
Transcaucasm
Drice Palavanno
Okoni
Pesmants Yast Might
Attra
Insurgents Hold Village Overnight After Nighttime Arrival
A village remained under insurgent control last night with residents reporting a compact group occupying central streets and asserting authority over local facilities. Local officials have called for calm as security concerns rise.
Joke spreads as Taft mockery crosses borders
Secretary Taft becomes the subject of comic pieces worldwide after Justice Brewer shared a Yale commencement anecdote about Taft giving up his seat to three women. The joke has been reprinted in scores of papers, with Germans praising American wit as it circulates in multiple languages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Taft
Justice Brewer
United States Supreme Court
Yale
War Department
Yankees
Buffalo Meat Delicacy From Thirty Year Old Kill
R. E. Easton A F Anderson and Jesse James share a dinner in Sioux City featuring six pound piece of buffalo meat said to be killed thirty years earlier on G. R. Patterson’s Bad Lands ranch. Easton calls it dry but flavorful and distinctly delicacy.
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Sioux City
R. E. Easton
Anthony
A. F. Anderson
Little Sioux
Jesse James
Easton
James
South Oak
G. R. Patterson
South Dakota
Prodigals Visit Springfield For Doubleheader With Ponies
Harry Durant and his Prodigals travel to Springfield for a two game set against the Ponies in a bid to claim second place as Holyoke and Norwich tackle two games. Waterbury aims for a pair of victories after a strong week. With 6000 fans in attendance Red Rorty officiated the opener as Rogers and Thackara led the Prodigals and McLoughlin and O Connell pitched for the Ponies. Through five innings the score stood 1 1 with Waterbury scoring in the third and Springfield in the fourth then both teams were blank in the fifth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Durant
Springfield
Holyoke
Norwich
Waterbury
Red Rorty
Rogers
Thackara
McLoughlin
O'Connell
Lhse Coca
Democrat
Miss Mary Doyle Takes Two Week Vacation in New York
City notes that Miss Mary A Doyle of Welton Street leaves for a two week trip to New York. The item mentions personal travel plans and local address details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary A. Doyle
Welton Street
New York
Man Arrested After assault on Kastner on South Leonard Street
A man who gave the name Joseph Alvis was arrested at 12 30 a day for assault on Kastner this morning near South Leonard street. He may face theft charges for an amount between 200 and 300 dollars. The incident began after a Saloon chase with three men following and another ahead, taking money from the victim. John J Dwyer aided the injured man, who received care at Smiths drug store and Dr Del’s. The event is tied to a drinking session and pool playing prior to the assault.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joeph Alvis
Kastner
South Leonard Street
Staipeke
Joseph Simbt
Bank
North Leo
John J. Dwyer
Leonard Street
Smith
Del
August furniture sale tops last year at Hampson Sellew
At the Hampson Sellew store the August furniture sale outshines last year with wide inventory and deep discounts. The ad touts dining room sets such as buffets and china closets, parlor and library tables, and chamber suits with price marks from under 20 to about 150 dollars, inviting shoppers to visit the Waterbury agency for terms.
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Wiparaso
Mark Twain
DR Aland
New Haven M.D
Keo Om
U. & Crater
Charleston
Root
Pants Arcoas
Strait of Magellan
Lota
Senor O’farill
Rivera
Moria Campos Marquez
Roosevelt
Pinar del Rio
Pino Guerra
Guerra
San Luis
San Juan
Palma
Iife
Worcester
Chelsea Bank Depositors
C. T. A. U. Parade
Tver
Russia
Neighbo
Rosala
Dakota Air
City News
Mcrae
Oeeeeaeriment
The
Lake & Strobel Co
Democrat Office
Mahon
South Leonard
Erjcnus
Cecific
Atchison Santa Fe
Southernvale
Ing
Secretaey
Hampson-Sellew
Ted Tage
To & Furniture
Hampvee
Selew
Waterbury Agency
Reid @ Bacher
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