Folsom Flood Tragedy Drowns Leading Merchant and Residents
After a massive tidal surge, most of the business district and much of the residential area at Folsom were submerged. Seventeen of twenty-one missing persons were accounted for, with seventeen dead found along the river downstream. D. B. Wenger, the town's principal merchant, drowned. his wife and daughter were recovered farther downstream as the rivers converged near Folsom.
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Folsom
D. B. Wenger
Dan
Flood toll and rescue work in Cimarron Canyon
Direct wire with Folsom New Mexico confirmed reports of a flood impact near Cimarron canyon. Thirteen bodies recovered, five missing. water reached thirteen feet depth in a one mile wide canyon. Superintendent Stack of Colorado and Southern arrived to lead track repairs.
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Trinidad
Colo
Folsom
N. M
Cimarron Creek
Canon
Fimvisten
J. 1
Colorado & Southern
California
Cape Fear flood recedes as Fayetteville counts losses
Floods reaching seventy one feet begin to fall at about six inches per hour in Fayetteville North Carolina as citizens mobilize aid. About 100 homes were cleared of residents and at least 200 more destroyed while boats navigate streets and towns lose power. Railroad traffic is disrupted and the electric light plant is under water.
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Fayetteville
N.C
Cape Pear River
Bennetsville
Munford
Taft Argues Against Jury Trials in Court Enforcement
In a parliamentary address Taft defends limiting jury trials to constitutionally defined cases while denouncing jury trials in contempt proceedings and enforcement actions. He argues delaying justice harms the poor and urges stronger court efficiency without expanding juror involvement.
Patriots Will Stand For Strong Courts In Nationwide Decisive Moment
The speaker urges workingmen to unite for a robust judiciary and enforceable court orders. He argues that the nation’s administration of justice must be upheld over class interests to ensure tribunals function effectively and protect people’s rights.
Taft Party Arrives, Tours Ohio Towns by Yacht
The Taft party reached Toledo at 11 44 pm and boarded Commodore St Richardson's yacht for Middle Pass island, a three hour run. An enthusiastic crowd greeted him in Columbus and at Dunkirk West Mansfield Kenton Arlington Findlay and Bowling Green as he gave brief night speeches from the train rear platform and greeted supporters.
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Toledo
Ohio
Welock
Commodore St. Richardson
Middle Pass Island
Columbus
Dunkirk
West Mansfield
Kenton
Arlington
Findlay
Bowling Green
Families Demand Navy Chaplains Across the Fleet
An Aug 24 American Cities survey shows 30,000 U S families have a member in the navy with inland states like Illinois Missouri and Kansas City accounting for many. The American Seamen's Friend society launches a drive for naval chaplains to provide burial and worship services aboard ships and at shore stations. Only two chaplains serve a 16 000 strong fleet. advocates press Congress to appoint one chaplain per 100 sailors and to extend shore duty coverage nationwide.
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Morning Journal
New York
Sam
St. Louis
Pittsburg
Chicago
Des Moines
Kanaas City
Milwaukee
United States
Congress
Sem
American Seamen's Friend Society
Nielaie
Servier
Navy Blue
United States Navy
Annop- Mis
Friends of the Tars
G. McPhelin Hunter
Ameron Seamen's Friend Society
Ite
Wall Street
Best for Indigestion Claims by Drumquin Resident
Mr. Robinson of Drumquin Ontario suffers indigestion and endorses Champlain’s Stomach and Liver Tablets as the best medicine for indigestion or constipation. They are easy to take and pleasant, priced 25 cents with free samples at all druggists.
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Robinson
Drumquin
Ontario
Chambrlain
Six Alaska-Yukon Pacific expo buildings near completion
Seattle reports six structures finished at the Alaska Yukon Pacific exposition with many more under way. Progress includes Agriculture and Administration among completed pavilions, with several new buildings planned this fall and a large Pay Streak lineup of attractions for 1909. Discovery Day on August 16, 1909, will mark the Klondike gold discovery anniversary and feature guests from early northern days. Carmack, Seattle resident and discoverer, will participate.
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Seattle
Wash
Oregon
California
Iany
Washington
Foreign
Forestry
Missouri
New York
United States
Klondyke
George Carmack
Carmack
Circle City
Concessione
A. W. Lewie
Temple of Mirth
Velvet Coaster
Hood's Canal
Planting the Flames
Princess Trixie
Igorrete Village
Jardin du Paris
Fhoot the Chutes
Monitor and
Merrimac
North Pole
Fiekime Utege
Oriental Village
Creation
Placer Mining
Spanish Theater
Chines Theater
Mors
Henry B. Doschta
Raploi
Henry FE. Bee
Duke City Band Concert Tonight at Robinson Park
The Duke City band presents its regular weekly concert tonight at Robinson Park. The program includes Serenade Life Overture, Breeze from Napoleon March, Petite Suite, Dream Watts, and other pieces, performed by the Bandolers under conductor Pury.
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Duke City Band
Robinson Park
Pury
Cook
Philadelphia
Watts
Pobant
Anduc
Three Huge Balloons In International Race
Columbus reports an international balloon race with three balloons starting in the late afternoon under Columbus Aero Club auspices. The Iroquoia and Ville De Dieppe landed near Columbus during the night, while Willie the Dieppe and Queen Louise attempted northwest travel. Chicago remained unlaunched at dusk.
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Columbus
Columbus Aero Club
Tiret Dallean
Columbies
Horace L. Wie
Clyde Tuttle
J. J. Bennett
Hunti*sh Army Balloon Corps
Thomas Sample
Pisseneer
Willie
Angenet FB
Mutter
Paul Mason
Paissenger
Chicago
Chaarles J Coer
Borge Bambough
Ville de Dieppe
Colony
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Vedeina Hives
Eoapeden
PING
Taft
Jay
Gcountry
PAPE
Welton
NAVY
Knickerbocker
Bronx
Father Knickerbocker
Young Thomas
Euster
Tressen Kermit
Oyster Bay
White House
Sumer Capitol
Long Island
Sagamore Hill
Fashionableeatchester
Westchester
Mark
Dicky Davis
Howard Willetts
Paul Thebaud
Sheriie
Founciard Bald Bow
Grand Central Station
Onc
Gotham
Empire Brick Cheese
Jaffa Grocery
Superior Lumber & Mill CO
Albuquerque, N. M
Albuquerque Lumber Co
North First Street
Ibuquerque
New Mexico
Rio Grande Lumber Co
Phoma
Cocner
Marquette
Waener Hardware Co Central
Case and Sons
Raabe
Mauger
Saddlery
J. Korber & CO
Foley
J HL O'Reilly
First National Bank
Albuquerque
United States Depository
Depository
A.T.& S. F. Railroad CO
Sakds
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