Fire devours Fernie and surrounding towns in vast blaze
A massive Canadian fire roars through Fernie and nearby communities in Kootenai valley. Thousands are homeless with at least 190 known dead and property losses running into millions as wind threats threaten Crow's Nest Pass. Federal aid discussed. CPR and Great Northern railways operate under strain.
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Dominion Government
Crow's Nest
Canada
San Francisco
Ottawa
Ontario
Wilfrid Laurier
Cranbrook
B. C
Kootenai Valley
Fernie
Hosmer
Craw's Nest
Canadian Pacific Railway
Elko
Thomas Roberts
J.P. King
M. P
Maniloba
Ernie
Mtehel
Homer
Sen
Spurwaor
Ak Sethe
Jhare
Partin
Great Nortiern
Ino Destrayau
bin Pranlsea
Fire Drives Doom Town as High Winds Spread Flames
A vast forest fire swept from the Elk river mountains into Ferris town, forcing 4,900 residents to flee eastward to a prairie valley camp. Bridges burned cut Eastern access, while flames destroyed offices and rail yards. Firefighting efforts faltered as wind-driven fire followed the mountain crest toward the valley.
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Walry
Ferris
Elk River
Sixty Three Burned in One Camp Fatal Fire
A fire swept Elk Timber Co. No 4 logging camp near Cranbrook Oregon, killing 61 men and women. The entire camp burned with no one escaping. Hundreds of refugees were sent back from Wernic to Cranbrook as authorities assess the disaster. Local reports note the blaze overwhelmed the camp rapidly.
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The
Oregonian
Cranbrook
Ferbie
Elk Taimber Company
Wernic
Railroad bridges burn as Great Northern loses line
In St Paul Minnesota on August 2 reports detail fires damaging bridges on the Great Northern line. Officials say extensive damage may disrupt rail service and slow schedules across northern routes. Local authorities investigate the blaze and assess reconstruction timelines.
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Great Northern
Oulahan Takes Full Charge Of Republican Press Bureau
Oulahan arrives in New York to assume leadership of the Republican Press Bureau. He will oversee national committee work with Assistant Chairman Ontle and editor Branda Curtis leading operations. The move ties to party figures tied to President Bartivan and ongoing congressional planning.
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Oulahan
Republican
New York Sun
Eave
Etchcock
Oxlnan
New York
Anton
Ontlehay
Branda Curtis
Springfeld
Moss
Yak
Oulitian
Tries
Colombia
Bartivan
Audi
May Switch Blame to the Hollander Figures
The report discusses Dutch minister recall amid US and UK recall parallels, noting Dutch business aims to place young men abroad, and describing labor mobility, German firms, and European competition. It cites Amsterdam’s Loyal and True society, and mentions ships and sanctions in a broad European context.
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Saeleville Weat
de Lome
Denunentor
Sinoriem
Te Kens
Hharg Tk
Katlety
Amsterdam
Holland
Ito
Tomian
Thin Society
Netherlands
Ladiers
Tatletin
Abedlon
Pia Kurs
Amaterdany
Falidiedian Willer
Europe
Hamburg
Marge Firma
Oklahoma opinion helps democracy in debate
Attorney General Binujade's opinion on depositor protection funds and state loan act fuels a political discussion in Fairview and Lincoln. Prominent Democrats in Lincoln back the federal stance, while McBryan comments on potential election impact and plans to address Topelw soon.
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Fairview
Lincoln
Net
Aum
Binujade
Xtaterday
Oklakhomp
Oklahome
Promis
Jon Fio Neels
Standard
Dfceversa
Chicago
Washington
Democratic Party
Mc Bryan
Omnion
Three Mail Clerks Hurt as Train Leaves Rails
Three mail clerks were injured when a Southarn cifiway train derailed near New York today. Officials said the workers from Charlotte and Weldon were taken to area hospitals with non life threatening injuries. The cause of the mishap was not immediately known.
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Midir
Ali
Tval
Charlotte
Neo
Walter
Cloudburst in Nevada Carries All Before It
A violent Nevada flash flood at Verdi and nearby areas swept through a canyon, washing away a lumber office porch and trapping residents. Miss Etta Tixley, 24, daughter of John Tixley, was carried from the porch as floodwater surged 6 feet high. Luke Smith reportedly drowned. Rescue and recovery efforts continued.
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Rena
Niasauce Tran Verdi
Etta Tixley
John ‘Ixley
Verdi Mill and Lumber Company
Jumber
Miss Tiley
Luke Smith
Body of Unknown Man Found in Missoula
A unidentified middle aged man, about 165 pounds with dark hair and reddish mustache, was found dead in Missoula. He wore overalls and a honey working shirt, with no identification. The body lay for about two weeks before discovery, and the case lacked immediate clues to his identity.
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Buxiavsk
Yuanik
Sayer
Fernie
Omee Teken
Mr. Forester
Vine of
Hames
Ikeia
Peter Miller
Ishi
Sprchil Dhapateh Co
Marshall
Gurener
Signs of Panic Before Paris General Strike Threat
Paris faces a looming 24 hour general strike as labor unions mobilize 190,000 workers across trades including carmen and printers. Authorities deploy 15,000 troops and police, with early strikes hindering newspaper printing and a wave of militarized warnings.
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Paris
Ver Nal
General Labor Federation
Carmen
Sreike
Walt
Vigneux
St. Etenne
First Passenger Train Shows Up First Passenger Train
A historic rail milestone is noted as the first passenger train arrives at MV with a ceremonial welcome. Officials praise the new service expected to boost regional travel and commerce amid ongoing rail improvements.
First Through Train to Butte on Chicago Milwaukee St Paul Line
The first passenger train over the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul route reached Butte yesterday shortly after 4 PM. The three-car special, including the President's private car SL Part, carried A J Barling and other Montana and Chicago officials on a business inspection of the Pacific extension. The voyage highlighted a cautious debut with slow speeds and long stops as engineers examined the route, ending with a transfer to Northern Pacific tracks and a dinner stop before continuing plans for regular through service into Butte.
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Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Road
Butte
St. Paul
Pioneer Limited
Chicago
The
Unlimited
Rond
Hutte
A. J. Barling
H. B. Barling
G.H. Barrett
Spencer
Montana Railwass
R. M. Calkins
Montana
Harling
Jogt Chilcago
Mobrigge
3. D
Ile
Pacite
Milles
Butte, Anacoida & Preilia
Iron Street
Northern Pacific
Barling
Cnn
Iserling
Enstera Otvera
Regular troops arrive at American Lake camp
Regimental units reached Camp H. Stanley at American Lake Washington as maneuvers were set to begin with nine officers and 2,489 men. The Washington National Guard and units from Oregon North Dakota Montana and Idaho arrived to join the camp activities. The drills will continue through August 31 under General Beash’s command.
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American Lake
Tannnin
Wash. Ai
David H. Stanley
Usted
Washington National Grads
Oregon
North Daloti
Montana
Idaenni- Us
Beash
Iho
Electors of Panama Meet to Choose New President
The electoral body convened in seven provinces to select a successor for the presidency. The timetable will see the term begin in October with Dr OAtontt named to lead Panama in a Brevant era, while the provinces Corte Colon and Mania prepared reports on the process.
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Panama
Verneus
Corte
Colon
Henry Marse Visits Mr Mack Amid Literary Debate
New York reports Henry Marse visits Mr Mack as literary work is discussed. Col Hy Wit from Louisville and other figures attend talks on a censoring issue. Mrs Mack and associates plan a reception, while arrangements for quarters and correspondence with Colonel Watterson and Mr Sullivan are noted.
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Marse Henry
MR. Mack
Colonel Watterson
Mr. Sullivan
Javon
Hollinag
Mack
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