Wall of Water Ruches Through Highlands
A five foot wall of water rushed down Iron and Silver avenues in the Highlands during yesterday’s storm, flooding cellars and porches and causing extensive property damage. Residents plan to petition the city council for gutters or other flood-control measures to prevent a recurrence.
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Iron and Silver Avenues
Highlands
Iron Avenue
South High Street
Frank Stephens
Sliver Avenue
Walter Street
Heaviest Rainstorm Backs Up City Rail Lines
Southeast rain lasting about an hour flooded Central avenue and yards, washing out a large rail track section between here and Istela. The Chicago United train, delayed by floodwaters, diverted after partial movement. Widespread water damage reported along the line and surrounding streets.
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Istela
Chicago United
Lessy
Teleta
Walter
Horse in Street Causes Crowd in Alvarado Front
A rain soaked crowd of about seventy five to a hundred gathered on First Street in Alvarado to witness a horse hitched to a carriage fall into a deep hole. Seven men freed the animal as it struggled, finally placing it on its feet and it trotted away down Central Avenue on its own.
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Firet Street
Pal Hubbett
Central Avenue
Indian reports over fifteen thousand sheeds killed on Navajo reservation
An Indian arriving from Gandao, Aziz, said storms in the Navajo reservation last few days killed more than fifteen thousand sheeds. The figure reflects widespread destruction and appears as a preliminary tally from early reports.
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Gandao
Aziz
Favorite Prescription hailed as cure for female ailments
An advertisement touts Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription and Unicorn root as key ingredients for women's weakness, claiming it restores reproductive system activity. Endorsed by medical figures, it cites relief for back pain, leucorrhea, irritability, and menstrual issues through herbal tonics.
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John Fyfe
Tux Ecimeme Mepinwar Review
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Helenias
Byte Furciner
Meng
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Bennett Medical College
Chicago
John M. S Scudder
M. D
Cincinnati
Rh. Bartholow
Jefferson Medical College
Janis
Hailstorm Causes Fatalities and Lightning Claims
A severe hail and thunderstorm left one dead by hail or drowning in arroyoes and others struck by lightning. A trading store was hit by lightning during the week, and Navajo traders refuse to approach the site afterward. Trains Nos. 4 and 8 arrived around midnight, six hours late, after the south line was repaired. The 6 o'clock storm followed a nearly as heavy 4 o'clock storm, with total daily precipitation extraordinarily high.
Mountainair Chautauqua Assembly Opens Amid Rainy Farmers Day
Special correspondence reports the Mountainair Chautauqua opening under favorable conditions except for rain which hindered attendance though speakers and entertainers drew strong interest. Farmers’ day featured Luther Foster on Experiment Work and J L D Tinsley on agricultural education. Rev H M Perkins presented a recital and Rev Dr J C Hollins spoke on true purposes of education.
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Mountainair Chautauqua Assembly
Luther Foster
Las Cruces
Sherman Cormony
J. L D. Tinsley
New Mexico
Dayton
S. M
Dixie
J. C. Hollins
M. BE
Albuquerque
M. M. Perkins
Mills Start Up in the East Signal for Industry Recovery
Judge Abbott of the Second Judicial District returns from Livervill Massachusetts and reports a busy week at the courthouse as factories resume activity. He says industrial revival is progressing, though not yet rapid, and notes better prospects for manufacturing regions. He also observes limited interest in the eastern campaign with Taft’s strength rising as Roosevelt declines another bid.
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Liaverhil
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Abbott
Court House
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Enet le
Judge Abbott
Far
Taft
Mooseyer
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Roorwvelt
Wireless Postephone a Success in Long Distance Test
Paris reports naval lieutenants Colon Joanee and Mercer demonstrated a wireless telephone apparatus yesterday with the Mae De Boine station in Filimore, about 310 miles away. They expect improvements to extend conversation range to eight hundred miles.
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Military Drill Prize Fight For 22 Minutes At Expo
Five hundred dollars in prizes for a competitive drill at the navigation congress, with $250 from Governor George Curry and $250 from the congress board. Prizes likely at $259, $150 and $100 as handsome trophies. Open to all military groups at the exposition including the regular army, New Mexico National Guard, and cadet corps from New Mexico Military Institute Roawell and the Agricultural College Las Cruces. Conditions to be announced later.
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George Curry
National Guard
Board of Control
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Las Cruces
National Irrigation congress baseball tournament call
Manager Ed L. Medler invites southwestern clubs to enter a baseball tournament during the sixteenth National Irrigation Congress and International Industrial Exposition in Albuquerque from September 29 to October 14. Prizes include five awards. rules limit entries to Arizona New Mexico El Paso Trinidad and Amarillo. deadline September 20, 1908.
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Hematitio County
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Moorish Pretender Beaten in Battle
Abdul Aziz declares victory over Mulal Hafiq forces during a march toward Morocco City. Reported losses for Mulal Hafiq adherents include about 240 killed and 5460 wounded with heavy booty captured. Aziz’s column defeated Pehanna tribesmen aiding Mulal Hafiq, killing 50 and taking 200 prisoners.
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Abdul Agiz
Mulal Hafiq
Morocco
Abdul Aziz
Pehanna
Vandalia Passenger Train Derailed by Wreckers Near Canteen Creek
A Vandalia line westbound from Indianapolis to St Louis derailed at Canteen Creek when it hit a large pile of vats placed on the rails by suspected wreckers. The engine was damaged but all passengers escaped unharmed.
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Collinaville
Indianapolis
St. Louis
Canteen Creek
Prisoner’s Book Shows Widespread Northwest Dope Operations
A jail record notes a prisoner possessed a book detailing extensive activity in the northwest and listing numerous points on this side of the border where the drug was distributed. The document underscores broader across-border narcotics activity linked to the case.
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Umbia River
Final test of Baldwin dirigible balloon in Washington
Washington August 16 The board of signal corps officers at Port Meyer will review the Baldwin motor balloon after a two hour endurance flight. The Wright brothers have a government contract for a heavier than air machine with $25,000 for 40 mph and a 10 percent bonus for each extra mile. rejection if speed falls below 36 mph. Orville Wright will pilot the machine for official trials at Fort Meyer.
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Britain to Float Large Navy Loan to Meet Rivalry
The Daily Telegraph reports Britain plans a large loan to strengthen the navy amid growing overseas competition. Financiers are said to back 560 million dollars on nominal terms to support fleet needs for years without disrupting the budget or burdening future generations. The plan hinges on foreign shipbuilding programs and a pledge to maintain a two power standard.
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Daily Telegraph
Draw in Ireland weight throw championship
In Dungarvan on August 16 Martin J Sheridan of the Irish American Athletic Club and Thomas Kelly of Ireland tied for the championship after a weight throw contest. Kelly won the hammer throw and the sixteen pound weight while Sheridan captured the sixteen pound shot put and the twenty five pound weight throw.
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Dungarvan
Martin J Sheridan
Wright Repairs Damaged Wright Flyer in Le Mans
Wilbur Wright, American aeronaut, has worked days on the broken wing of the aircraft involved in Thursday’s accident at Le Mans. The repair is progressing well and may be completed tomorrow.
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Lemans
Wilbur Wright
Pope Pius X Honors American Churchmen
Rome Aug 16 Cardinal Gibbons left for Switzerland after learning Pope Pius X elevated several American clergy to domestic prelates with title Monsignor. Names include Rev. James F Machin Rev. George Devine Rev. W B Starr and Rector Lee of St Matthew’s Washington plus Rev J Corrigan of Baltimore as a vicar General. It marks the fortieth anniversary of Cardinal Cibbons as bishop.
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Cardinal Gibbons
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Pattimore
J. Corrigan
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Cardinal Cibbons
Aiser's Pardon for Audacious Old Thief
Fortin Aug 16 William Voigt known as the captain of Coepenick has been freed by the emperor Voigt was sentenced on Dec 16 1406 to four years in prison He impersonated a captain of grenadiers produced a forged order and seized twelve men in Berlin then captured the burgomaster and treasurer of Coepeniek taking about 1000 dollars in cash
Fire destroys CPR yard and locomotives at Minnedosa
A large blaze in Winniper Minnedosa destroyed the Canadian Pacific railway engine house four locomotives and the freight office rolling stock and elevators. The fire at this divisional point will seriously affect traffic during the season.
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Winniper
Canadian Pacific Railway
Minnedosa
Tony Petor Recovering After Critical Illness
Pons Poster reports veteran actor manager Tony Petor seriously ill for several days in New York. Doctors now expect recovery as condition stabilizes and health improves.
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New York
Tony "Petor
New Ship Channel Openaam Saint Ste Marie Opens
New ship channel at Saint Ste Marie Michigan opened to traffic this morning after costing $4,000 600 to complete. The Wee Nephish channel began operations August 17 and is ready for use by vessels.
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Saint Ste Marie
Mich
Why it Was Patal. A city hotel tragedy told as rumor
A fragmentary exchange recalls a fatal city hotel incident blamed on a mistaken belief that Reub blew out gas. The dialogue suggests the true cause was a blown light rather than a gas leak, casting doubt on sensational rumor.
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Reub
Eating and Drinking on Atlantic Liners
An article reviews passenger beverage consumption on transatlantic ships, noting champagne and claret intake, heavy beer use, and large quantities of brandy and other drinks. It cites steerage and first class differences and mentions the new a la carte dining system boosting certain food and drink orders.
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Ehipa
Suez
Paris
Miler
New York Sun
McGee's Baby Elixir Sold For Teething Relief
An advertisement touts McGee's Baby Elixir as a safe remedy for disordered stomachs bowels and fretfulness in infants claiming it contains no narcotics. It notes the product is sold by J H O Rielly Co and contrasts with other syrups described as containing opium.
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J. H. O' Rielly Co
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