Fires Ravage Northern Michigan Forests and Towns
Large wildfires sweep Northern Michigan, driven by strong winds, destroying villages and vast stretches of timberland. Reports describe towns evacuated, rivers flooded, and communities overwhelmed as flames threaten homes and livelihoods across multiple counties.
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Michigan
Secesia
Presque Este
Kebegan
Danaa
Charhevais
Oteege
Cheteweun
Diau
Dias
Train Crosses Damaged Drawbridge Amid Traffic Confusion
Fragmented OCR describes a train incident at a drawbridge with cars and bystanders, noting a dangerous crossing and delays. Authorities investigate the fault and damage, while trains resume service after the bridge is secured.
Six Fire Fighters and Homes Affected by Chicago Blaze
A blaze at a four story brick building on Division Street Chicago partially destroyed the structure housing Commercial Cabinet Company and American Industrial Company. Six firefighters were injured and property valued around six thousand dollars. Six families in an adjoining building were driven from their homes.
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Chicago
Commercial Cabinet Company
American Industrial Company
Explosion at Nitro Plant Kills One in Colorado
A nitro glycerin mishap at TruPont Nemours Powder Company's works near Louisville Colorado killed Luther Hockem aged 1F and injured several others. The neutralizing plant building was destroyed though property loss is minimal according to reports.
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Luther Hockem
TruPont-Nemours Powder Company
Louvers
Denver
Colo
Rider and Mule Killed in Indiana Lightning Strike
Tisaac Lamb a farm laborer for Alex Strong near Gijon Indiana was struck by lightning and killed instantly while returning from the hay field. He rode a mule and led another. the mule he rode also died though the second mule was unharmed. Lamb was unmarried and lived with his mother at Judson.
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Tisaac Lamb
Alex Strong
Gijon
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Hityfield
Amb
Judson
Acre of Berries Yields 84 Bushels
Henry Wirtley a farmer two miles east of Jasonville Ind shipped 672 gallons of strawberries from a patch under an acre. He sold the berries at 30 cents a gallon.
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Henry Wirtley
Jasonville
Ind
Stichter Hardware Store in Reading Devastated by Fire
A major blaze destroyed the Stichter Hardware Company warehouse in Reading Pennsylvania and damaged several nearby buildings. Loss is estimated at 75000 dollars. Fire officials reported the fire swiftly controlled with extensive damage to stock and structure.
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Pennsylvania
Stichter Hardware Company
Reading
Taft Named for President by Republicans
Ohioan William Howard Taft is named the Republican nominee for president at the national convention amid a large crowd. The first ballot confirms Taft as the candidate as speeches favor other favorites and the convention adopts its platform. Delegates stream into the Coliseum as the gavel falls and the gathering opens with patriotic ritual and crowd excitement.
Republican convention opens with platform at a glance
Senator Purien announced the credentials report would be delayed. Senator Darrows, as temporary chair, called delegates to order and introduced speakers including Rev. William Waters. Veterans Henry Baker and James J. Conner received applause as the convention reviewed the platform, pledging Roosevelt era policies and Republican stances on labor, trusts, tariffs, and civil rights.
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Darrows
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Burrows
Henry Baker
Minnesota
James J. Conner
Indiana
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St. Joseph, Mich
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Sherman Nominee for Vice President at Republican Convention
New York Congressman James S. Sherman was nominated for vice president on the first ballot at the Republican convention. Timothy Woodruff of New York gave the nominating speech as delegates adjourned after four days of sessions and debates.
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New York
James S. Sherman
Timothy Woodruff
Oc Ele Joe" Cannon
Nineteenth Century GOP Convention Ends With Taft Nomination
The Republican National Convention in the Coliseum opened with prayer and speeches, then endorsed Julius Burrows as temporary chairman. Charles Warren Fairbanks was nominated for president by the Ohio delegation and William Howard Taft secured the nomination on the first ballot amid loud support. Vice presidency went to Sherman after New York’s pivotal votes, and the four day gathering adjourned to enthusiastic crowds.
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Albert J. Hopkins
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Joseph G. Cannon
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Ohio
William Horward
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Sherman
New York State
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