Bush fires threaten towns in British Columbia
A massive bush fire near Sullivan risks burning the Sullivan mine while another blaze near Kimberly endangers the town. With railway strikes halting service, 240 workers awaiting departure are held over. A fire crew led by James Bates rushes from Cranbrook to help control the fires as winds shift, with authorities hoping to avoid further damage.
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Cranbrook
Sullivan
Kimberly
Cam Pacific Railway
Beenie
James Bates
Protestants Protest King Edward on Papal Audience
The Protestant alliance condemns Edward VII for plans to receive Cardinal Vannutelli in London ahead of the Eucharistic Congress. They accuse the king of a ceremonial gesture toward the Catholic world and urged foreign secretary Sir Edward Grey to block the meeting, noting the memorial they sent and his mere acknowledgment.
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Landon
Protestant Alliance
Cardinal Vannutelli
London
Edward Grow
America
Europe
Edward
Helena Seeks Transfer of Four Detroit Prisoners
An article reports Helena requesting the transfer of four of five prisoners arrested Saturday. Detroit authorities coordinate with Helena on the requisition while named individuals are not fully clear due to damaged text. The piece notes a request and legal maneuvering involving prison transfers.
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Detroit
Mick
Tever
Tay
Helena
Metenapolis
John. Magnal Bbe
Passenger boats crash in St. Lawrence River
In Rochester New York on Ave 11 an accident occurred as the passenger boats Kiigator and Titania collided near Charlotte Harbor. The Titania sank in water about twenty feet deep, throwing twenty people into the river though all are believed safe.
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ST. Lawrence River
Rochester
N.Y. Ave
Charlottle Harbor
Titania
Snall
Bea Breene
Charlotte
Hammond Favored for Minnesota Governor Nomination
St Paul Minnesota reports a secret conference of Democratic leaders indicating Congressman W. S Hammond of Stedames is picked as the likely nominee to lead the state party in the race for governor.
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St. Paul
Minn. Ave
Minnesota
Iis
W. 8. Hammond
Stedames
Mont Ikely
Democratic Fever
Extravagance Triggers Bank Theft Confession in Kansas City
Janno Wilcox, a former National Bank of Commerce janitor, confessed to stealing $8,500 in April 1907. Investigators traced funds to a tin box in his home as he showed marked fiscal overreach after the crime. A separate claim notes a thief stole nearly $2,000 in government pay checks from a pouch outside a Commerce and Labor building.
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Kansas City
Cox
National Bank of Commerce
Wilcox
Jim Wars
Bank
Wright Makes Best Flight In Le Mans Display
Wilbur Wright of Dayton Ohio performed the longest flight of his aeroplane trials near Le Mans France. The craft stayed aloft 3 minutes 44 seconds circling the field at 38 miles per hour before Wright landed gracefully before the grand stand. He then climbed again to new heights and continued the exhibition amid loud applause. Wright told reporters his aim is to make higher flights daily and to teach the machine. American aeronaut J McCoy watched and praised the performance.
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Washington
Wright
Capt Baldwin
Mr. Curtiss
Fort Myer
Wright Brothers
Am -Daya
Baldwin
le Mans
France
Aus
Wilbur Wright
Dayton
Ohio
Paris
Whbur Wright
Tan
J McCoy
Hs Wan
Employed Parade Vs Prosperity Congress In New York
Ten thousand workers on New Yorks east side plan a Friday parade during the Interstate Prosperity Congress deliberations. The employed aim to interrupt the proceedings at a session to seek participation in benefits offered by the Prosperity Society and its United Commercial Travelers Protective Association backing.
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New York
Interstate Prosperity Congress
United Commercial ‘Travelers’ Protective Association
Prosperity Society
Turkish Minister Is Recalled Home
Washington Aug 1 Mehmed Ali Bey Turkish minister to the United States admits he has received government advices recalling him from his post His recall follows turmoil in Turkey Mundji Bey consul general in New York named charge d affairs pending arrival of a new minister The notice notes the recall comes after attacks on Tazet Pasha and includes denials of Armenian massacre charges while stating Kal at least a political leader position was held earlier in the commerce chamber in Constantinople Aug 1 The sultan plans to bear the full cost of building a new parliament and urges unity to make the country prosperous
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Washington
Mehmed Ali Bey
United States
Turkey
Associat Press
London
Bey
Mundji Hey
New York
Mundji Bey
Tazet Pasha
Mehmed Ali
Associated Press
Taxet Pasha
Coud
Cla Inibunale
Seget' Pasha
Constantinople
Markey
Five Die in North Coast Limited Wreck Near Allard
A Glendive dispatch reports five fatalities from yesterday’s wreck of the North Coast Limited near Allard. Express Messenger Wilson died from burns. another body parts were recovered. engineer C. D. Litch is listed as resting easily and recovering. Fireman Mathews, shipper plans, and survivor details follow as the inquiry continues.
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Standard
Glendive
Yeaterday
North Coast Limited
Express
Wilon
Allard
C.D. Liteh
Mathews
Dickinson
Wil
St Paul
Races for Jackies at Ellerslie amid Naval Pageantry
A colorful special meeting at Ellerslie racecourse drew Admiral Sperry, his staff, officers in uniform, and thousands of spectators for the entertainment of the American Athletic Meet. The lively scene featured women's toilettes beside naval attire as Army and Navy officers mingled with island dignitaries and troops, before marching to nearby Thermal district for a baths and war dances.
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Auckland
Ellerslie
Admiral Sperry
Ward
Torua
Thermal District
North Island
Elks Hear Unions Extolled in Bryan Bic Session
Bryan Elks speakers praised labor unions during a club discussion, addressing civic issues and local support for worker rights. Attendance included community leaders and a mix of residents seeking updates on union activities and policy impacts.
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ELKS
Bryan
Reception Is Today Pokes Fun At Kerk Delegation
A large crowd gathered in Lewistown for the first of six state conventions with events across the city. Delegations from Helena Anaconda and other points arrive by auto as preparations for the visitors grow, with Central avenue lit in purple and white and a big public reception planned. The Elks hall hosts souvenir watches and programs for visiting women, and Bryan highlighting labor organizations, praising their broad benefits beyond members, amid talks on the coming campaign and party strategy.
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Reat Falls
Sikx
Lewistown
Kallapelt
Hutte
Helena
Anaconda
Eity
Atesma
Central Avenue
Elks
Lutherhall
Mhebor
United States
Nota
Henri Farman Mulcted Over Promised American Tour
Henri Farman alleges breach of contract in a dispute with Samuel Bowman and the Aeroplane Company. He claims damages of not less than $3,000 for failure to fulfill a promised tour to the United States and promised exhibitions at Brighton Beach. Farman has placed the matter in the hands of lawyer William Ro Page and intends to crate his aeroplane for transport.
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New York
Henri Farman
France
Farman
William Ro Page
Iun
Samuel Bowman
Aeroplane Ny
America
Xeroplane Company
Brighton” Beach
Mane
King Peter accused in Montenegrin plot claim
London reports H Nasutien principal witness in the Cetinje trial of 38 prisoners tied to a conspiracy against Montenegro. Nasutien, who testified in June, says Crown Prince George of Servia was involved. He publishes a Budapest book alleging King Peter of Servia aided the plan to unite Montenegro with Slav provinces under Serbian power, a charge that stirred arrests in Croatia.
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H.nasutien
Cetinje
Atcare
George of
Servia
Montenegro
Budapest
Peter of
Jer
Bmontenegt
Aurctia-Hurkaty
Rervian
Hit Flom
Srresta
Croatia
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