Destructive fires cause mass losses across several towns
A conservative tally estimates up to fifty deaths and about 6 to 7 million dollars in property loss. Fernie with 6 000 residents faces twenty deaths and 4 to 5 million in damage. Hosmer 800 residents records one death and 250 000 in property loss. Michel reports four deaths and about 1 million in nearby destruction. Sparwood two deaths, mills destroyed, timber damage ranging from 1.6 to 2 million, plus extensive burn area losses.
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Fernie
Hosmer
Michel
Sparwood
Sawmi Vilage
Iowa Senator William Allison Dies After Long Illness
United States Senator William Boyd Allison died at his Dubuque home after a prolonged illness including grippe complications and heart and kidney issues. He served Iowa in Congress since 1857 and as a U.S. senator from 1873, with multiple reelections. his death follows a summer of declining health and a recent return from Washington.
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Dubuque
United States
William Boyd Allison
Locust Street
Hancock
Lewis
Allison
Washington
la Grippe
Chicago
Cummins Announces Candidacy for Iowa Senate
Lake Forest Illinois August 5 Governor Albert B Cummins of Iowa announced his bid to succeed Senator Allison in the federal congress He praised the late rival's services to Iowa and the country and said he seeks election by the state legislature He noted an appointment will fill Allison's seat for the remaining term.
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Lake Forest
Albert B. Cummins
Iowa
Allison
Tragic drowning of four in Galena river incident
In Galena Illinois on August 5 four members of Chicago’s McMaster family drowned while bathing in the river. Albert and May McMaster, Archibald and Bessie McMaster died. Laura Huebner narrowly escaped with a rescue attempt before all disappeared. Only Archibald McMaster's body was recovered.
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Chicago
Galena, Til
Albert McMaster
Laura Huebner
May
Archibald McMaster
Bessie
Bessie McMaster
Miss Huebner
Taft Attends Virginia Bar Association Meeting
In Hot Springs Virginia Judge William H Taft greeted the Virginia State Bar association at its twentieth annual gathering. After a nearly two hour speech by President Meredith Taft joked that someone gave a longer talk than his Cincinnati address. Taft was welcomed informally at the Homestead hotel and plans to address the group on Thursday.
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Hot Springs
Meredith
Virginia State Bar Association
William H. Taft
Cincinnati
Taft
Homestead Hotel
Virginia Bar
Association
General Dupont Selected as Bureau Director
General T. Coleman Dupont of Delaware is named director of the speakers' bureau for the Republican national committee. Frank H. Hitchcock, national chairman, says the bureau will be run as a strictly business administration and Dupont will devote his full time. Dupont is a Delaware member of the national committee and on the executive committee.
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New York
T. Coleman Dupont
Delaware
Republican National Committee
General Dupont
Frank H. Hitchcock
Mack to Open Western Democratic Headquarters in Chicago
Norman E. Mack, chairman of the Democratic National Committee, plans to formally open the Western headquarters in the Auditorium Annex, Chicago, on Saturday. He aims to announce sub-committees with full direction of the eastern campaign and issued a broad appeal for funds to support the effort.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Norman E. Mack
Democratic National Committee
Auditorium
Chicago
Mack
National Committee
Rockslide in Bisbee Causes Heavy Damage
A cloudburst in Bisbee Arizona washed out thousands of tons of rock from the mountainside onto principal streets causing damage estimated at 100000 dollars.
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Bisbee
Ariz
Fernie Fire Toll Mounts As Officials Restore Order
Vancouver reports say Fernie with 2,000 returning residents and mayor-led relief efforts stabilizing after a devastating blaze. Losses run high across firms including Crows Nest Coal $150,000 and Elk Lumber $185,000 with missing Elk Lumber crew of twenty feared dead.
Destructive Fires Rage in Crows Nest District
Vancouver B C Aug 5 The forest fires in the Crows Nest district Elk River valley since last Saturday devastate vast territory destroy many lives and millions of dollars in property They wipe out towns and leave thousands homeless Flames sweep through mountain forests and are expected to burn out for lack of fuel Details are not yet available
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Vancouver
B. C
Crows Nest
Elk River Valley
Patrick appeals to Supreme Court over Rice murder case
Albert T. Patrick, serving a life sentence for the William M. Rice murder, has docketed an appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court. He challenges a New York habeas corpus denial and contends a conspiracy and gubernatorial action changed his death sentence to life imprisonment.
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Washington
Albert T. Patrick
Sing Sing
New York
William M. Rice
Supreme Court of the United States
United States Court
Patrick
Higgins
Supreme Court
Parade of Pythians in Boston Draws Heavy Crowds
Ten thousand Knights of Pythias marched through Boston with cheers along the parade route. The event featured twenty five brigades from across the U S and Canada, led by Major General Stobbart of Minnesota. Gov Guild and Mayor Hibbard welcomed the visitors at the start. The supreme lodge heard Chancellor Barnes address the assembly as the Pythian Sisters opened their tenth biennial meeting at the Hotel Brunswick.
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Boston
Uniform Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Postoffice Square
Boston Common
Canada
Stobbart
Minnesota
Broker Under Arrest for Large Financial Irregularities
Chicago police arrest Robert BE, a 42 year old stock and bond broker from 33 Wall Street New York. He disappeared July 30 leaving behind alleged worthless checks and liabilities estimated between 100000 and 125000. He was nabbed as he tried to board a train to St Paul.
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Chicago
Robert BE. Eirstman
Wall Street
New York
St. Paul
Baseball Scores From American and National Leagues
Scores across major leagues include Toledo 0 over St Paul 3, Columbus 2 over Minneapolis 8, Indianapolis 1 over Milwaukee 14. In the American League Chicago 1 over Boston 4, Detroit 4 over Philadelphia 3, Cleveland 7 over Washington 6. National League results show Boston 4 over Pittsburg 1, Brooklyn 3 over St Louis 0, Philadelphia 4 over Chicago 2, New York 4 over Cincinnati 8 in twelve innings, with New York 4 Cincinnati 1 in eight innings called at dark.
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Toledo
St. Paul
Columbus
Minneapolis
Indianapolis
Milwaukee
Chicago
Boston
Detroit
Philadelphia
Cleveland
Washington
Pittsburg
Brooklyn
St. Louia
New York
Cincinnati
Three Perish in Wisconsin Lake Accident
In Lake Nebagamon Wisconsin Mr and Mrs R J Hume and their baby of Eau Claire drowned while crossing to the opposite shore. The steel duck boat tipped over and Mr Hume remains missing as rescuers recovered Mrs Hume and the child.
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Duluth
Lake Nebagamon
Wisconsin
R. J. Hume
Eau Claire
Kern to be formally named Democratic VP nominee
Indianapolis August 5 John F Kern will receive official notification of his nomination for vice president by the Democratic party on Tuesday August 25 at the state fair grounds. Chairman U S Jackson said plans are not fixed yet but details will be set soon. Mr Bryan is expected to attend and likely deliver Indiana’s only campaign speech.
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Indianapolis
John F. Kern
Democratic Party
United States
State Fair Grounds
Kern
U. S. Jackson
Democratic State Committee
Bryan
Indiana
Bryan's Busy Day In Lincoln With A Phonograph Comment
William J Bryan spent a busy day in Lincoln Nebraska greeting visitors and guiding large groups through his home. He issued a statement denouncing Tafts phonograph speech and arguing phonograph dissemination of political ideas should be a dignified public dialogue.
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Lincoln, Neb
William J Bryan
Taft
Farmer Killed by Lightning Near Rushmore
Rushmore Minnesota August 5 Henry Peilhop a farmer living two and a half miles east of town was instantly killed by a bolt of lightning while working in the harvest field.
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Rushmore
Minn
Henry Peilhop
Market Quotations Wheat Prices and on Track Grades
Minneapolis market notes on August 4 show Wheat Sept at 1.01 and Dec at 1.014. On track grades list No 1 hard at 1.20 No 1 Northern at 1.16 No 2 Northern around 1.124 to 1.138 and No 3 Northern at 1.08 to 1.10.
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Minneapolis
Northern
Wheat and flax price cues from Duluth market report
Duluth market note lists arriving and on track wheat with No. 1 hard at 1.18, No. 1 Northern 1.17, No. 2 Northern 1.13, Sept 1.02, Dec 0.99. Flax prices also shown arriving and on track with Sept 1.32 and 1.81 for Oct and 1.31 for Nov.
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Duluth
Northern
Livestock prices at St Paul market report
Cattle good to choice steers five seventy five to six dollars. fair to good five to five eighty five. Cows and heifers four to six dollars, veals three seventy five to five seventy five. Hogs six to eight seventy. Sheep wethers four to four twenty five, yearlings four twenty five to five ten, spring lambs six to six twenty five.
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St. Paul
Chicago Market Quotes for Wheat Corn Oats and Livestock
Wheat Sept 93 98 73. Dec 95 96 91. May 91. Corn Sept 75 7bwe. Dec 64 63. May 63. Oats Sept 45. Dec 45 n%ec. May 47 50 47%qc. Pork Sept 15.60. Oct 15.72. Jan 16.37. Butter Creameries 18 20c. Dairies 17 19c. Eggs 17c. Poultry Turkeys ide Chickens 12c. Springs 15c.
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Chicago
Cattle and Hogs Prices in Chicago Market Report
Chicago market report lists cattle Reeves at 3.75 to 7.60, Texans 3.50 to 5.25, Western cattle 3.70 to 6.90, stockers 2.40 to 4.40, cows and heifers 1.50 to 5.60, calves 5.25 to 7.35. Hogs run from light 6.15 to 6.85, mixed 6.20 to 6.93, rough 6.18 to 6.40, good heavy 6.40 to 6.92, sows 5.35 to 6.18. Sheep 8.60 to 10.60, yearlings 4.60 to 6.10, lambs 4.50 to 6.78.
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Chicago
Reeves
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Wallace Gregson, Electrician
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Perry
Western Reserve College
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Canadian Pacific Railroad
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J. J. Hill
Elk River
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Trites Wood Company
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