Children in danger as city flooded by cloudburst
A sudden cloudburst sent floodwaters through Columbia Gardens and nearby streets, washing away sidewalks and road surfaces. Trains stalled, streetcar service interrupted, and passengers walked miles to reach safety as water surged from the divide, with several women and children narrowly escaping drowning amid debris and mud. Local officials coordinated detours and relief as the storm’s aftermath disrupted rail lines and city transport.
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Great Northern
Helena
Woodville Tunnel
Fred Whiteside
Pittsmont
Marines to Protect Women and Children
Washington reports the collier Justin arrived at Corinto with marines under Maj. Smedley Butler to handle the Nicaragua crisis. The force likely moved toward Managua to safeguard American interests as fighting rages around the capital. Reports describe shelling of the city, bombardment of the president’s palace, and casualties among women and children.
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Murillo
Rostra
Eden
Onlyone
Mr. Hamm
Lund
Juarez Evacuation Begun by Rebels
Juarez Mexico Aug 15 Evacuation preparations begun as rebels dispatch first train south along Mexican railways The fire of unused equipment is set The last train will carry Gen Pascual Oronco and staff Orozco plans a flank entry into Sonora to join rebel leaders and move west A farewell concert was held in the Plaza as soldiers packed up and evacuated
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Mexico
Lance Committee
Pascual Oronco
Orozco
Sonora
Guaman
West
Coant
Actor Nate Goodwin Injured Near Hueneme Coast
Los Angeles reports Nate Goodwin the actor was gravely hurt near Rocky Point twelve miles south of Hueneme after a skiff tossed him onto rocks and a second wave drove the vessel ashore. His companion, Captain Hyder, and the boat were involved as Goodwin was rushed to Santa Monica hospital in critical condition.
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Nate. Goodwin
Rocky Point
Hueneme
Fest Wein
Teine
Steels
Hyder
Goodwin
Santa Monica
Rave
Death Chosen to Escape a Woman
San Bernardino, Aug. Charles F. Greenfeld, age and former stepfather, killed his younger stepdaughter Vivian Greenfeld in a Venice boarding house. He was captured near Cuyamonga and will be taken to Los Angeles. He claimed his confession was not insane and asked for a loaf of bread before surrendering to officers.
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Cal
Charles FE. Greenfeld
Vivian Greenfield
Venice
Cuyamonge
Jait Fe
Los Angeles
Gree
oMichais
Sanaa
Seton
Darrow Eloquence Stirred Crowded Los Angeles Court
In Los Angeles the courtroom crowded as Clarence Darrow delivered a long closing argument in the bribery trial. The District Attorney Fredericks portrayed Darrow as an enemy of society, arguing the defendant’s guilt and detailing bribery ties to the McNamara case. Darrow’s defense stressed his eloquence and moral duty, while the prosecutor warned of public hatred if the verdict sways.
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Darrow
John D. Fredericks
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Yarrow
McNamara
the Times
Muder
JB. McNamara
Harry Chandler
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Amerea
John BR. Marrington
Harrington
America
Address of Clarence row to the jury in bribery case
The excerpt captures Clarence row’s speech to the jury, praising the unthinking mass as mob and chorus to his fate. It details the defense argues over bribery claims against Franklin and Harrington, with Darrow attacking Harrington and invoking Steffens and Lincoln to frame a class-based defense of workers.
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Harrington
National Erectors’ Association
Darrow
Jaror
Lincoln
Steffens
Weiter
Invasion Fears Reach U S Border at New Mexico
Aug 15 report from Paso, Texas says Mexican rebel troops may invade American soil near Columbus, New Mexico. U S army officers expect reinforcements from Fort Sam Houston as more than 1,000 rebels are reported opposite the town.
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Texas
United States Army
Fort Sam Houston
New Mexico
Columbus, N. M
Wait for Testimony of Schepps Before Indicting
New York August 15. At the request of District Attorney Whitman the grand jury withheld indictments against Herman Rosenthal's murderers to hear testimony of Sam Schepps arriving from Hot Springs Ark. In custody of Assistant District Attorney Rubin. The district attorney expects Schepps to add details on the murder car plan and the crew known as the Blood.
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Whitman
Grand Pany
Herman Rosenthal
Sam Schepps
Hot Springs
Ark
Rubin
Schepps
Dake Frank" Chofel
Whitey Lewis
Lefty Louie
House fails to override Taft veto on civil service bill
Washington reports House Democratic leaders fall short in a third attempt to override President Taft on the legislative executive and judicial appropriation bill. The 151 to 107 vote trails by 29 voters, prompting resubmission after removing a seven year government employee term while leaving the commerce court abolition unresolved. Chicago notes record Hereford cattle price as Indiana fed steers top 10.60 a hundred at the exchange.
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Taft
Commerce Court
Senate
Chicago
Chicago Exchange
Beauty claims jilted man in Pacific Coast case
San Francisco August first Miss Alice Brown, famed for beauty across the Pacific coast, arrived with a Portland detective to Farmington, Illinois, charged with obtaining $30 on marriage pretense from David Nappin. Arraigned in police court, case continued until Monday.
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Alice Brown
Pacific Coast
Portland
David Nappin
Farmington, Til
Girls Describe Brutality at Idaho Industrial School
Iva Horrigan testified the superintendent beat her with a strap as she lay over a counter with her body exposed. Thirteen other female inmates said they were whipped. Gladys Chapman testified the matron beat her hips black and blue, hanging her over a bathtub. Cayenne pepper used by nurse Leary to punish willful inmates.
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St. Anthony
Idaho
State Industrial School
Iva Horrigan
Gladys Chapman
Miss Leary
Mother a Japanese can't be a citizen
Seattle August 15 United States District Judge Edward Cushman ruled Albert H Young a University of Washington law student cannot be naturalized because his mother Navine Deen is Japanese. The decision follows earlier denial by Judge C H Hanford and rejects Young's claim he qualifies as free white or of descent despite a German father.
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Wash
Albert H. Young
University of Washington
United States
Edward B. Cushman
C.H. Hanford
Young
Younk
Yokohara
Smith
Navine Deen
Senate to Take Up Six Year Term Amendment Proposal
ISU Washington Aug 1 The senate agreed to consider tomorrow at 4 o clock the Works Resolution for a constitutional amendment proposing a single six year term for president and vice president Senator Cummins secured the agreement today.
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Senate
Cummins
Final Action On Canal Bill Day In Congress
Washington August final action on the canal bill was set for tomorrow after the House and Senate reached a conference agreement. Opposition is expected from Republicans Bristow and Brandegee who oppose certain provisions including tolls and temporary resolutions awaiting approval in the Senate.
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Brandegee
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