Forest fires devastate Duluth area and Chisholm Minnesota
Thousands of acres burned across northern Wisconsin and Minnesota. Chisholm is virtually destroyed with the new high school the only standing structure and losses reaching millions. Refugees flood Hibbing as railways move evacuees to Duluth. Bayfield and other communities report property damage and at least one likely fatality.
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Duluth
Minn
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Chisholm
Douglas County
Wis
Bayfield
May Fisher
Mesaba Iron Range
Hibbing
Duluth, Mesaba & Northern Railway
Gompers Seeks Cannon's Scalp In Illinois Campaign
Danville Illinois September 8 Samuel Gompers president of the American Federation of Labor will invade the Ninth Congressional District of Iowa for the avowed purpose of defeating Joseph Cannon Speaker of the National House of Representatives who is making his nineteenth campaign for a seat in Congress from the territory.
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Gompers
Cannon
Danville
Ill
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Ninth
Iiaois
Joseph G. Cannon
National
House of Representatives
House of Congress
Indi
Republicans Issue Campaign Book
The Republican campaign book was issued on Saturday in New York. This 536 page volume includes acceptance speeches by William H. Taft and James S. Sherman, articles on prosperity and campaign finance transparency, party attitudes toward colored citizens, bank deposit guarantees, Roosevelt's administrations, the Sixtieth Congress agenda, party platforms, and W. J. Bryan's speech of acceptance.
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New York
William H. Taft
James 5. Sherman
Roosevelt
Sixtieth Congress
W. J. Bryan
Daniel Donohue Found Dead in Emeryville Case
Oakland Cal Sept 8 The body of Daniel Donohue husband of a woman found buried in Emeryville and linked to murder suspect Gustave Arkell alias Ahlstedt was found at his home. He died from a self inflicted gunshot wound after failing to attend a coroner inquest. Public Administrator Flood and Chief Deputy Coroner Bert Sergeant broke in to confirm death ruled self inflicted.
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Daniel Donohue
Oakland
Cal
Emeryville
Gustave Arkell
Ahlstedt
Donohue
Flood
Bert Sergeant
Fire destroys almost entire Rawhide Nevada business block
A blaze from Dr Garners office in Rawhide Nevada Friday rapidly consumed eight blocks of the towns business section. Firefighters dynamited buildings to check spread as over a ton of dynamite exploded in Collins hardware store. Loss estimated at 750000 with no insurance. several injured but none seriously.
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Nevada Minine
Rawhide
Nev
Sept. S
Dr. Garner
Collins’ Hardware Store
Rawhide Avenue
Nevada Street
Roosevelt to urge larger army in final message
President Roosevelt’s final annual message to Congress is expected to urge increasing the army from 60,000 to at least 100,000 men. Military experts note current strength is insufficient for garrison duties in insular possessions, and the plan likely includes ten infantry regiments, five cavalry regiments, and several coast artillery companies.
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Roosevelt
Washington
Congress
America
Twelve Rate Worth $600 in San Francisco
Twelve rate worth six hundred dollars is noted in financial listings for San Francisco dated September 8. The item lists charges or tariffs with a total sum highlighted, reflecting the period's pricing structure.
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San Francisco
Rats Tagged to Deter Plague in City Sanitary Plan
Twelve rats tagged with private marks were released in all sanitary districts to boost rat control. A $50 reward is offered for each returned tagged rat, and inspectors who bring in one will receive promotion in addition to payment. The project aims to map rat movement through the city.
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Sanitary Bureau
Democratic Campaign Text Book Ready for Distribution
The Democratic party releases its 300 page campaign textbook with National Committee approval. It presents arguments on campaign issues and features parallel columns comparing Democratic and Republican platforms for party workers and interested readers.
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Chicago
National Committee
Miller Expected to Lead Western HQ of National Committee
Chicago dispatch reports M. A. Miller of Lebanon Oregon has arrived and is expected to become vice chairman of the National Committee and head the Western headquarters likely to be set up in Portland Oregon.
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Oregon Statesman
Chicago
M. A. Miller
Lebanon
Miller
Portland
Market Prices for Wheat Barley Oats and More
Wheat prices list by type and region with 88c to 92c ranges. Barley feed at $24.50 rolled $27 and 28. Oats No 1 white $26.50 gray $26. Hay Timothy Willamette Valley fancy $14 ordinary $11 Eastern Oregon $16.50 mixed $13 alfalfa $11. Butter various grades 30c 28c 25c store 18c. Eggs extra 26c firsts 23 25c seconds 21 22c thirds 15 20c. Hops 1907 crop 4 5c. Wool Valley 14 15% Eastern Oregon 8 16c shrinkage. Mohair Choice 18 19c.
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Willamette Valley
Oregon
Wool—Valley
Seattle markets report prices for grains and hay
Wheat Bluestem 92c. Oats 27 27.50. Barley 23. Hay prices vary by region with Eastern Washington at 16 per ton, Puget Sound at 9.50 to 10 per ton, wheat hay 12 per ton, alfalfa 9.50 to 16 per ton. Butter Washington creamery 30c per lb, ranch 31 to 23c per sh, Ore.
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Washington
Puget Sound
Washington Creamery
Local Price List Mentions Kegs and Dozens
A brief price list references items like kegs at 28 cents per i and 34 cents per dozen, Joustern and Oregon ranch entries noted with 25 seconds per 402, and ranch goods at 28 30 cents per dozen, indicating regional retail figures.
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Von
Joustern
Oregon Ranch
California Father Traces Daughter After Years Apart
Sacramento reports T A Parrish a Southern Pacific section boss who recently inherited $40,000 from his Ohio grandfather has located his daughter after years apart. Oakland police aided the search, finding her employed as a servant for a Berkeley family. The daughter is married with a child, separated from her husband, and supporting herself. Her present name is Mary Maria T a.
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Sacramento
Cal
T. A. Parriah
Southern Pacific
Ohio
Oakland Police Department
Berkeley
Mary Maria
His Choice of Weapons Duel Letter Ends in Silence
M Victor Noir a violent illiterate bully of the second empire challenges a French statesman to a duel for no clear reason. The statesman replies by choosing the spelling book as weapon, declaring the challenger a dead man. The duel is never fought.
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M. Victor Noir
Noir
Counting It Up in Newton Massachusetts
A Newton Massachusetts man humorously totals his large family when asked how long he has been married. He lists children Eugene forty five Norah thirty five Lizzie thirty two and then adds them up to seventy five. He shows practical math in everyday life.
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Erin
Newton
Mass
Eugene
Norah
Sivnty
Lizzie
The Wise One at the boarding house.
A humorous exchange at a boarding house shows Thin Boarder lamenting hunger while Fat Boarder recalls courting the cook, highlighting social quirks and appetites in a Kansas City setting.
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Kansas City
Arrangements for Wedding in Louisville Readied
The Louisville Courier Journal notes wedding plans are fully arranged with vendors and services secured, including a photographer agreement. The piece presents a concise peek at preparations and details surrounding the event in the city.
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Louisville Courier- Journal
The Cards Are Out Exchange Between Lovers
A playful dialogue from the St. Louis Republic features Ysobel and Reginald sharing flirtatious lines about learning to love each other with witty banter and affection.
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Ysobel
Reginald
St. Louis Republic
Fortune Brings Unsteered Boats Into Harbor
A Shakespearean line notes that luck draws in boats lacking a captain, suggesting windfall arrivals without guidance. The image contrasts fortune with direction, implying unforeseen outcomes or misdirected resources.
Office Hours and Contact in Crowther-Wooding Block
Office in Crowther Wooding block at the corner of G and Heron Streets lists hours 10 30 to 11 30 a m 1 30 to 4 30 and 7 to 8 p m with telephone 135.
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Crowther-Wooding Block
Heron Streets
MacLAFFERTY MD Opens 24 Hour OB Gynecology Clinic
Mayme MacLafferty MD a specialist in obstetrics and gynecology announces a new physicians and surgeons office over Boston area open at all hours. contact phone 1312.
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Maclafferty
Mayme Maclafferty
Boston
Dr McNiven Eye Ear Nose and Throat Practice
Dr McNiven operates a specialty practice limited to the eye ear nose and throat. Office rooms 3 4 and 5 Koehler Building Aberdeen Washington. Office hours are 9 to 12 am 2 to 4 pm and 7 to 8 pm.
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Koehler Bik
Aberdeen
Wash
Office hours and contact details listed
The notice provides office hours on weekdays and Sundays and gives office and residence telephone numbers. It lists Rooms 10-11 P. O. Block and residence at the Washington Hotel with a residence phone.
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Washington Hotel
Attorney at Law Will Practice in State and Federal Courts
Wishkah Block corner Wishkah Streets announces an attorney will practice in both state and federal courts from this location.
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Wishkah Block
Corner G
Wishkah Streets
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Mr. Cannon
Claudie Moser
Seattle
Denver
Moser
Schilling
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Hoquiam Office
LA Rtqo
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DR. Watkins
Physicians and Surgeons
DR. McNiven
E. Mohrmann, M. D
J. C. Cross
E. H. Fox
Lumber Exchange
Ben Sheeks
Dabney Bock
Austin M. Wade
Aberdeen, Wash
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