Democrats Balk at Presidential Agenda and Taft Battles Over Reform
Fragmented report outlines Democratic resistance to a sweeping reform program, Taft administration efforts, and ongoing battles in Congress over agriculture, antitrust, and fiscal measures. It notes discussions on foreign treaties, regulatory enforcement, and investigations into public officials, with emphasis on President Taft, Senator Ald rich, and key committees amid a polarized political climate.
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Great Britain
Franer
Taft
Tes
Becausa
Ant
Department of Agriculture
Harvey W. Wiley
Underwood
Bryna
Tin
Forest fires near Yellowstone Park threaten vast acres
A forest fire near the Yellowstone edge broke out near Jardins about 60 miles south of Livingston. Several hundred acres burned with rapid spread and heavy smoke. Firefighting efforts from local crews began, but the blaze remains confined to the untraveled area and expected not to disrupt park travel.
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Standart
Livingston
Ava
Jardins
Yellowstone Park
Bedford
Ulira
Menor
Havei
Dublin Strikes Test Rail Freight and Police Response
Widespread railway strikes across the United Kingdom disrupt transit and press distribution. Violent clashes in Dublin and Llanelly erupt as troops quell crowds after a freight shed explosion. Trade union leaders hail a tentative settlement advancing collective bargaining and a return to work across major lines.
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Althengh Sprvica
Elie
Cisen
Enenuke
Ewing
Llanelly
Wrins
Ukere
Lilanelly
Wind Storm Sweeps Along Boundary
A fierce storm crossed the International boundary into North Dakota tonight, destroying homes and damaging crops. Casualties were reported as several killed and many injured as two tornadoes reportedly collided near Sherwood. Property loss noted in Saskatchewan and Manitoba. a family near Sherwood survived by lying in a safe spot. Oklahoma City reported the fiercest heat of the summer with a scorching high.
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Minneapolis
Aux
Une
North Dakota
Sherwoo
Menvy
Sherwood
Lorine
Mohit
Bours
Momtera
Togemor
Siakachawan
Manlohn
Ee Thruflos
Raporlow
Father Nolan Hurt in Fall at Livingston
A local fall near St Mary’s Catholic church left Father James Martin Nolan with a cut head and bruises. He was revived and later celebrated his first Mass at St Mary’s church in Livingston, despite his fragile condition.
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Livingston, Aug
Masa
Iater
James Marfin Nolan
Rome
College of the Propagands
St Mary's Catholic Church
Father Nolan
Walher Nolan
St. Macy's Church
Ierass
Nelan
Pope Pius Sro
Cather Coonnuin
Anaconda
Father Bluere
Tivingstom
Mgr. Victor
Helena
G. Sullivan
Pres Dent
Mount St. Charles College
Ter
Priceta
Lo Rew Ay
Lalthayn
Boxeman
Cyril Pauwelyn
Dlings
Prather Pinar
Anacondy
Father Wicks
Payton
Onte
Sullivan
Seremon
Triesthood
Siérigge
Meas
Martin Nolan
Towa
Youra
Tie
Livingston
Pir Ats
Hiv
Jocal Schaoly
Bear causes chase in Helena Sixth Ward
Helena Aug 20 A wild bear from the Lenox hills drew about 100 hunters through Helena streets. The animal fled toward Sixth Ward where it climbed a telegraph pole and was shot. William Austin, a cattle herd, spotted the bear nearby. After a chase through town the bear was killed and the crowd argued over the carcass and meat.
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Olevaich
Stanaard
Helena
Billings
Courthouse Lawn
Helans
Lenox
William Austin
Austi
Poland
Ovat
Nine mile swim record set by Weston girl
Weston teenager Wale Aykroyd, 17, completed the nine mile swim from Charlestown Bridge to Boston in 7 hours 12 minutes, finishing second behind Hovlinin. The event marked Aykroyd’s second time performing the grueling challenge and trailed the record by 67 minutes.
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Wovton
Weston
Wale Aykroyd
Fran
Charlestown
Boston
Khaip Tito
Hox Pilonot
Dotsha
Beachy Breaks Altitude Record During Aviation Meet
At Lincoln August 20, Beachy set a new world height record of 11,878 feet in a nine day International Aviation Meet. Harold B McCormick of Chicago announced prize details for Wright team crafts and the event’s grand duration awards, with Sopwith claiming the top prize near $14,000. An automobile mishap caused one injury as a car veered off a 12 foot embankment.
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Oleago
Ratopiines
International Aviation Meet Association
Beachy
Wright
Rodxera
President Announces West Way For 1908 Era Trip
Washington Aug. 20. Pleas for President Talks mark a West and Pacific voyage plan nearly as long as the 1908 circuit. He will break ground for the Panama exposition, address crowds, scale Rainier, and tour 33 states. Trip spans six weeks with possible Beverly stay and cabinet members as traveling companions.
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Washington
West
Pacific Coset
San Francisco
Fount Rainier
White House
Econgress
al Beverly
Trim
Treverly
Lows
Kansas
Nebraska
Colorado
Nevada
Enasi
California
Portland
SealMe
Jaabo
Montana
Dakotas
Anu
Minnesota
Colonel Astor and Miss Forge May Wed Today
Fairfront Conn August 20 It was reported tonight that Miss Madeline Fores and Colonel Astor will wed today and tomorrow at the home of Mrs 3 & Glover with Mrs Willany H H Force of New York mother of the betrothed staying at Mrs Glover s home The yacht Noma with the couple and her father aboard was anchored in Tetis Povents bay in Long Island sound near Bridgeport Conn
Colorado Mine Trouble May Yet Be Settled
Denver reports ongoing mining dispute with Northern Colorado operators. John T. White, president of the United Mine Workers, says productive talks were held but no firm agreement reached.
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Colorado
Denver
Golnra
John T. White
Hhe United Mine Workers of
Riverien
Tragic Streetcar Crash Kills Girl and Injures Eight on Board
A rear wheel failure caused a Columbia guard city streetcar to derail near the old feehonee crossing, killing a girl named Susanna with her mother and four sisters in the car while eight other passengers, including Herbert Harris and Ray Clark, suffered injuries. The car slid eight miles per hour, buckled, and toppled across two tracks as terrified riders were thrown to the ground near Murray Hospital. The accident drew a large crowd and delayed traffic while rescuers treated the injured and cleared the tracks at the scene on the North Main Street line.
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Herbert Harris
Spokane
Murray Hospital
Laws
Columbia Gardetie
Feehonee
Parillets
Harris
Susanna
Harria
Booker
Bis
Whe Warner
Jay Chari
South Main Street
Tha’ Motermean
F. M. Blunnt
Ieehouse
Angies
Barre
Cac
Wss
Negro
Laken
Acrosa Beth
Pittmont
Tlerbert Harris
Ray Clark
Peasengers
Qi Kate Murphy
North Heery
Treet
Lizels
A. B. ‘Thomas
Kemper Aveout
Bauer
South Meln
Alley
Annie Sheehan
Clear Grit Terrace
Saratoga Gulch
Henry Jewall
Jobs A. Campbell
West Gold Street
Leon Fnack
Henry
W. Strutridgs
East Gelens Street
Orring
Gwan
Waorring
Berdens
Courynay
Hom
Buenanna
Seventon
Haris
Atwood Breaks Air Endurance Record in Transcontinental Flight
Boston aviator Harry N. Atwood attempts the world long distance record in a nonstop flight from Buffalo to New York, flying to Lyons and Rochester before continuing toward Albany. He plans to reach New York City and Boston area by Wednesday, aiming to set a new endurance distance record.
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Vilinger
Kent
Lyons
Reading
Rochester
Buffalo
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