Mediation Sought in Great Northern Telegraphers Dispute
Governor Johnson urged settlement between Great Northern and Northern Pacific railways and the telegraphers to end a weeklong strike. He offered to appoint a commission to study differences and help move tracks without delays, citing statewide hardships and seeking federal or state mediation if needed.
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St. Paul
Great Northern
John A. Johnson
J. J. Hill
Howard Eliott
H J. Perham
Johnson
Associated Press
Offic
Spe
Jurrors in Thompson inquest give it up
Coroners jury reconvened and heard that an automobile belonging to Scarlett and Cook of Hig Timber was at Thompson's livery stable from before 9 p m Saturday until shortly before 9 a m Sunday and could not have injured Thompson. The death was attributed to internal injuries from the previous evening at a point where a cutoff from the Northern Pacific depot intersects Wallace Avenue North.
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Standard Roseman
Hiram M. Thompson
Scarlett
Cook
Northern Pacific
Wallace Avenue
Willing to Confess If Given Immunity
A fragmented report notes a suspect willing to confess if immunity is granted. The brief references possible coercion or pressure and unidentified officials weighing protective guarantees against legal risk. Names and precise locations are unclear due to unreadable OCR.
Test of diplomacy at Portsmouth signals tense peace bid
Report from Portsmouth describes the first plenipotentiary meeting between Japan and Russia during the peace talks. Baron Komura and M Witte exchange credentials informally while preparations for two daily sessions and multilingual protocols proceed. Ambiguity remains on terms and next steps.
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Baron Komura
Japan
Inge
Ter
Portsmouth Navy Yard
M. Witte
Uslan
Mori
FTC
Te'clak
Waile
Ding the
Volo Fails Jump Leaves Performer Injured At Circus
A rider named Tom Butler known as Volo the volitant misjudged a gap in the Bats man Bailey show in Helena. He struck a platform edge and fell, becoming unconscious for about thirty minutes. He suffered facial and chest cuts and possible internal injuries, though doctors doubted a fatal outcome. The accident caused a crowded scene with many fainting, and the circus moved on that night with a doctor accompanying Volo.
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Standard
Helena
Volo
Volitant
Circus
Tom ‘Butler
Hissould
Big railroad contract signals Western Pacific build
Aug reports say William Kenrick Construction Co of Kansas City secured the contract to build the Western Pacific Railroad from Salt Lake to San Francisco at about 11.6 million dollars. It is described as the largest single railroad contract in U.S. history. Kansas City and New York notes accompany the item.
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Willian, Kenrick "Construction Company
Kansas City
Gould
Salt Lake
San Francisco
United States
Kensie
N. Lee
New York
Montana Railways to Face Little Change in Valuation
State Board of Equalization announced no material change in Montana railway valuations for taxation this year after hearings with railroad representatives. Fernald of Northern Pacific urged broader property assessment increases to precede any railroad rise, while Swartz of Butte, Anaconda & Pacific sought no mainline rise and cut on spurs as 99 percent of mine product haulage drives business.
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Helena
State Board of Equalization
Montana
Fernald
Northern Pacific
Two Ladies Drowned in Christina Lake
Vancouver report says two women died when a boat capsized in a whirlpool on Christina Lake near Grand Forks British Columbia. Three others reached shore exhausted. Miss Agnes Ruckle of Vancouver and Miss Ida Anderson of Minneapolis were among the party.
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Christina Lake
Vancouver
B. C
Chris
King Edward reviews British French fleets in anniversary salute
Portsmouth Aug 9 King Edward reviewed the combined British and French fleets aggregating about 70 ships. Washington Aug 9 Francis B Loomis assistant secretary of state returned to the United States after his European trip and arrived tonight.
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Portsmouth
Sng
Edward
Washington
Francis B. Loomis
Europe
Striking Bakers of Hebrew Clan Rage in Riots
Rioters attacked a bakery on Alien street in a renewed strike action by Hebrew bakers. Police reserves were called as 30 assailants wrecked the shop and spilled flour in the street. A 100 strong committee aimed to induce nonunion workers to quit, while mobs battled guards and police wagon outriders amid bricks and bottles raining from rooftops.
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Alien Street
Orchard Street
Mer To
Petesant
Woman Dead as Husband Fails to Shoot Coyote
Boise Idaho Aug 9 Mrs Charles Olsen aged about 40 living 15 miles from Welser was accidentally killed today when her husband attempted to shoot a coyote chasing the chickens. A faulty rifle breech caused a cartridge to discharge striking the woman and causing death shortly after.
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Boise
Idaho
Charles Olsen
Welser
Olsen
Burgess Tries Channel Swim From Lydden Coast Guard Station
A. Burgess began from the coast guard station at Lydden four miles northwest of the Dover port hoping to swim the Channel. After six hours in the water he was about 12 miles offshore when a strong current toward France forced him to abandon the attempt four miles from the French coast.
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Dover
Rug
J. A. Burgess
Coast Guard
Lydden
In Honor of the King Coronation Anniversary Day Observance
An entry notes a to day observance in honor of the king's coronation anniversary. The event emphasizes royal tribute and public recognition.
Dineens to Attend Lewis and Clark Exposition
Illinois Day plans include Gov Charles Dineen and Mrs Dineen traveling to Portland Oregon for Illinois Day to be present at the Lewis and Clark exposition on the holiday they will attend the event with other state representatives and guests.
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Springneta
Charles Dineen
Dineen
Portland
Ore
Hill vows decisive action against strike plotters
James J. Hill denounces striking telegraphers on the Great Northern and Northern Pacific as treacherous, vowing to block their reintegration. He accuses dismissed workers of disobedience and plots to embroil the railroad during a critical season and pledges never to employ the troublemakers again.
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York
Aug
James J. Hill
Great Northern
Northern Pacific
Tie
Mr. Hill
Thirteen Die as Albany Store Collapse Buries Works
A building collapse at the John G. Myers company department store in Albany New York killed thirteen people and seriously injured two others. A special commission will investigate with out of town investigators to avoid bias.
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Albany
N.Y
John G. Myers Company
Gaus
Court of Inquiry Ends Testimony Readings Soon
Court of Inquiry continues with readings of testimony and authentication of documents. It is expected the board will file its report in a day or two.
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Nington
Chicago Railways Transfer Meeting Planned In City
A meeting between bankers and traction men in Chicago discusses the transfer of street railways to city control. The session, titled by Chicago text Bonday, signals new debates on municipal transit ownership and financing.
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New York
Chicago
Bonday
President Roosevelt to visit Wilkes-Barre and Chautauqua
President Roosevelt will depart Oyster Bay to address the United Mine Workers and Catholic Total Abstinence union in Wilkes-Barre, Pa., then speak at the Chautauqua assembly in New York. Cardinal Gibbons expected to attend. He plans to return to Oyster Bay Saturday morning after a quiet day indoors due to rain.
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Oyster Bay
Roosevelt
Norrow
Sagamore Hill
United Mine Workers
Catholic Total Abstinence Union
Wilkes Durre
Chautauqua
N.Y
John Auitenent
United Mine Workers of America
Kirkendale
Wilkesbarre
Cardinal Gibbons
Chae
Lewis of Richmond Named for Governor
Hoanoke Wisconsin August 9 Republican state convention formed platform and announced unopposed nominations including L. L. Lewis of Richmond for governor Wells W. P. Kent for treasurer J. N. Harman for superintendent of instruction Exggburn for commissioner of agriculture W. M. Sowder for secretary of the commonwealth.
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Hoanoke
Resolutions Committee
Goverrnor
L. L. Lewis
Richmond
Wells W. P. Kent
Wythe
John
J. N. Harman
Agriculture
Exggburn
Culpepper
Secretar
the Commonwealth
W. M. Sowder
Floyd
Prestignt Shea Defends Team Stand In Chicago Strike
In Chicago, Prestignt Shea declared his actions in support of the team during the recent strike, saying he would do the same again. He asserted that the team fought for people and that it was his duty and every officer’s duty to stand by them.
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Philadelphia
Prestignt
Shea
Chicago
Peinetple Ani
Mass Attendance Marks Union Gathering in Wilkes-Barre
In Wilkes-Barre Pennsylvania August 800 delegates of the Home Delegence Union of America gathered at St Marys church for a pontifical high mass celebrated by Bishop Hogan of the Scranton diocese.
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Wilkesbarre
Dread Disease Tested Against Its Destructive Reach
A science front reports efforts to confront a persistent dread disease. Researchers evaluate vaccines treatments and public health measures in a campaign to curb its spread and reduce mortality.
Grim specter is master in village fright tale
An eerie report describes a frightening presence haunting a town arena as fear spreads. Residents recount unsettling sightings and rumors that a demon or killer figure stalks local streets. Authorities urge calm while investigators pursue leads.
Archbishop Chapelle Dies Sharply Amid Yellow Fever Crisis
New Orleans reports the sudden death of Archbishop Chapelle as yellow fever fears flare. Doctors cite his frail health and fatigue, while scientists note a likely mosquito bite as the cause. Surgeons White and Gessner outline new measures including house-to-house inspections and legal affidavits to enforce sanitary precautions.
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Orleans
Chapelle
Robbers Force Proprietor to Hike Up Team for Them
A robbery at the business premises occurred around 3:90 o clock when the proprietor was tied up and forced to hand over cash. Deputies Reynolds captured the suspects, Pink Morrison and John Doe, at Belgrade within hours. Morrison is known locally.
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Standard
Frank Webster
Sas
Webster
Belerade
Sheri Reynolds
Pink Morrison
John Doe
Morrison
Harriman Party Heads South From Portland
Harriman along with General Manager J. P. O Brien and General Superintendent M. J. Buckley left Portland today for San Francisco via the Southern Pacific. The group will part at Ashland, Oregon, after a several day stay in the city.
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Portland
E. H. Maprle
Southern Pacific
San Francisco
Western Bank Fails to Open Doors in Denver
In Denver on August 9 the Western bank, a state institution, failed to open. Henry M. Beatey assistant cashier was named assignee. W. G. Brown served as president and W. T. Perkins as cashier at the bank.
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Denver
Colo
Western Bank
Henry M. Beatey
W. G. Brown
W. T. Perkins
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