Forest Fires Rage Across Oregon and Nearby Areas
Portland reports widespread northern Oregon fires threatening Washington and British Columbia. Bridges destroyed, towns like Springwater suffer, hundreds homeless, livestock wiped out. Elmin saw large sawmills burned, several farms destroyed, Tillamook City saved by shifting winds. Losses run to millions, with no rain forecast. Victoria experiences surrounding bush fires and ash in streets.
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Portland
Ove
Oregon
Washington
British Columbia
Great Northern
Springwater
Elmin
Wash
Flamen
Tillamook
Victoria
Senate Favors The Nash Code In Ohio Assembly
Special Correspondence from Columbus reports a brief Senate session and a short House meeting. A committee will draft amendments to the governor’s municipal code proposal, with likely floor fights ahead. The House adjourned to Monday while the legislature plans travel to Cincinnati for the fall festival and may push into October.
Woman's Revenge in Sparks Execution Plot
Illa Hall Parker, seeking to avenge her father Marshal V. A. Hynds slain by Bryant, acts as executioner in Adel. She pleads for the chance to hang Bryant, but the trap is sprung by Sheriff Swindle. Bryant confronts his killer, confessing the deed as the rope breaks and life ends. Parker inspects the knot then closely observes the death.
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Marshal V. A. Hynds
Adel
Bryant
Mrs. Parker
Harvest Festival Opens at Salvation Army Center
The Salvation Army launches its annual harvest festival at 150 South Main St with decorative displays of produce. Contributions of all kinds are welcomed during the event, which is likely to run through next week. Weather forecast calls for fair tonight with frost possible Sunday.
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Salvation Army
Bouth Main St
Hind Hwon
Barber Expected to Bring News on Market Outlook
The week sees stocks rise despite high call money, with a strong finish as 20 percent money requests sparked caution. Bank reserves in New York remain ample, easing fears. Akron readers note Diamond Match regaining a 2½ percent dividend and Quaker Oats activity, while Cleveland exchanges stay brisk. A market reaction is anticipated as prices seem overextended and a downturn looms.
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Wek
New York
Washington
Akron Peoples
Barber
Europe
Cleveland Stock Exchange
Beura
Frost Out West in Kansas City Early This Morning
A slight trot of cool air marked the first season slight frost in Kansas City area as reports from a score of locals say temperatures dipped below freezing last night signaling colder weather to come this fall.
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Kansas City
Kansas
Nother Auditor on the Coals at Oak Harbor
Oak Harbor Ohio September 18 Mayor Johnson challenged Ottawa county’s auditor over the low railroad property valuation. Peter Witt and Rev Bigelow spoke as a wet cold night failed to dampen enthusiasm. The tent meeting moved to Toledo tonight with Bryan expected to speak.
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Oak Harbor
Johnson
Ottawa County
Peter Witt
Rev. Bigelow
Toledo
Bryan
Harness Breaks and Wagon Runaway Near Akron
A buggy ride from Hile, Pa to Wadsworth ended when a harness snapped on a hill southwest of Akron, frightening the horse. The wagon struck a tree, injuring Mrs. Helwig and two children while others suffered minor harms. They were cared for at home. the wagon and contents were scattered. Separate item notes Akron bank clearings up 149 percent last week, with regional figures for Ganton and Youngstown.
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Frank Helwig
Bherbondy Hill
Frederick
Hile
Wadsworth
Dreishach Hill
Akron
George Drelebach
Ganton
Youngstown
Secretary Root to Headline State Republican Campaign Opening
A reception committee of about 1000 will assist the local body arranging the September 27 campaign opening. Clyde F. Beery announced the plan to provide escorts for Governor, speaker, and delegates. Some speakers were named but Senator J B Foraker declined to participate, a disappointment to the state committee amid rumors of past conspiracies. Secretary Root, Hanna, Governor Nash expected to speak. there is a strong Cleveland presence at the event.
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Clyde F. Beery
J. B. Foraker
State Committee
Foraker
Delaware
Hanna
Root
Nash
New Professors Arrive for Buchtel College Year
New men at Buchtel College have arrived. Prof. Chas Brookover and Prof. J Rockwell Ie are settling in, Brookover with his family at the Hotel Pendleton and Rockwell at 228 South Union Street. Labs are being prepared and opening day is set for Tuesday.
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Buchtel
Chas. Brookover
Pendleton
J. ©. Rockwell Ie
South Union St
City Hall Site Selection Up For Monday Vote
At Monday's council meeting an important item will be the choice of a site for the new City Hall. Earlier a recommendation favored a corner lot at Buechtel age and Main streets, but it was laid on the table to be revisited in September. A quorum was lacking recently, so the matter must be acted on Monday evening.
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General Assembly
Cincinnati
C. B. Oreaghr
Connell
Buechtel Age
Peninsula
James Burlison
Caution urged by Mahony at rubber workers meeting
James J. Mahony president of the Central Labor Union urged moderation and discretion at a Rubber Workers union meeting. He advised not to conduct disputes in public and to rely on union executives. Other speakers included John A. Winfreds and D. Tuholsky. A committee was appointed to confer with factory management as 37 new members were admitted.
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Rubber Workers’ Union
James J. Mahony
Central Labor Union
John A. Winfreds
D.tuholsky
Mahony
Watt
John Mulholland
Inter
National president of Rupner Workers delayed in Akron meeting
The national president of the Rupner Workers was scheduled in Akron for a meeting last night but arrived late and did not appear. A special union meeting is set for Carpenters' Hall on Sunday at 1 30 p m with regular gatherings each Friday night and Sunday afternoon to press a movement to organize women in area factories, strengthening the union.
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Rupner Workers
Akron
Carpenters’ Hall
Man fined and jailed for assault. wife seeks divorce
Charged with assault and battery on Aug 23, Chas Weaper man was fined $25 and costs and sent to the workhouse for 60 days. Now his wife Louisa Vesperman applies for divorce on grounds of cruelty and habitual drunkenness.
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Chas, Weaper
Louisa Vesperman
Starr Named For Circuit Judge In Cleveland Nomination
Cleveland attorney Starr was nominated for circuit judge by acclamation at the Cleveland convention as Cuyahoga county politicians led a bloc in support. Summit and Meding counties initially backed Grant but withdrew, yielding unanimous Starr support as Lorain was not represented. The session opened with J B Harrington presiding and Capt C O Bemper chosen as chairman.
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Todge Grant
Circuit Judicial
Cleveland
Hen. Starr
Chenit
Burnmlt County
Greveland
Gromt
Delega
Summit
J. B. Harrington
Mading
C. 0. Bemper
Akron
Ramwel Durkler
A. Robertson
Cuyahoga County
Cuyahoga
Grant
Meding County
Lorain County
Starrs
Peninsula Riot Fights Lead to Jail for Green
Marshal Frank Bushey of Peninsula arrested Green on a warrant for pocket picking. Green allegedly fought the officer with fists and was tied and jailed. Town officials plan a strict investigation into rampant drunkenness and disorder as Peninsula faced calls for better law enforcement.
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Frank Bushey
Peninsula
Conger
Man Green
Henry Deacon
Greely
Marshal Buches
Green
Tiger
Ig Kiied Green
Reen
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House
Columbus
McKinley
OF the
Mark
Nother
Secretary Root
New City Hall
Council
J. J. Mahony
Starr
Summit County
Woolly Peninsula
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