State Department plans guest chambers for visiting royalty
Washington awaits a new State Department building featuring guest rooms for princes and nobles, plus a room for international conferences. Third Assistant Secretary of State Chandler Hale would supervise the hotellike staff. A modern court and coal system are billed to boost Washington as a conference center.
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Moose convention to greet 1912 in Kansas City
In Detroit on August 2, 1912 the Loyal Order of Moose voted to hold next year’s meeting in Kansas City. The convention unanimously approved a donation of 41000 to Mount Patrohan Briath, who died saving spectators during a Moose parade when a fire department tower truck crashed.
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Order of Moose
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Johnson Lectures and Australian Tour Plans
The article reports Jack Johnson’s lecture tour starting at Waverly Market, with Rene and others attending. It notes involvement by Magh Mutntash and contracts for a year in Sydney, including heavyweights like Lang, McVey, Morenu, and Vilers. Johnson aims to bring top contenders to Australia for a carnival season while planning bouts in early 1909.
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Sam McVey
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Wid Vilers
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Bridge collapses over Umpqua River killing several
Roseburg Aug 25 Five men were instantly killed and five others injured when a large wooden bridge over the Umpqua River in Coles Valley collapsed late yesterday, dropping about 60 feet into the water. The dead include Gary Brown of Roseburg Peter McFarland of Curry County William Aceosta of Perdue Douglas County Charles Gardiner of Roseburg and William Beliex of Roseburg.
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Umpquar River
Coles Valley
Gary Brown
Peter McFarland
Curry County
William Aceosta
Perdue
Douglas County
Charles Gardiner
William Beliex
Barracks at Vancouver to Remain Under Policy
Washington August 25 The Department of the Columbia headquarters will not move to Portland during the current War Department administration. Vancouver barracks will be retained due to existing quarters and the expense of transfer, deemed not in keeping with economy policy.
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Department of the Columbia
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Inheritance tax announced for lands under sale contracts
The Attorney General Siupron will be asked to pass on the luteris tontents on all hor atuisula lands held under contracts of sale. It is believed the tax will amount to nearly day,ad9, with Mrs Restell age ?
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Pope Gains Strength Amid Vatican Strolls Daily
Rome dispatch reports the pope growing stronger as he makes daily visits to the Vatican gardens. He walks with apparent ease, aided by attendants, and engages in short strolls during briefer periods each day.
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Choir Loft Collapse Kills and Injures in Rinien Germany
A church choir loft collapsed during a service at Rinien near here in Yosen Germany. Twenty five people were killed and many injured as worshippers were thrown to the floor by falling pillars and debris.
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Taft to Attend Republican Outing in Beverly
President Taft has arranged a nine-vehicle trip to Hamilton tomorrow for the Republican gubernatorial candidates Kasey Chabiot and others to speak at Congressman Gardner's home, with several party leaders expected to attend.
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Taft
Hamilton
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Atwood completes long flight record flight
Harry Atwood, aviator, completed a flight from St. Louis to New York by way of Governors Island. He crossed the North River and over Manhattan at 150 feet altitude, ending at 2:28 p.m. The 1264 mile voyage set a world long distance record.
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Train Falls Into Lake Tragedy Notable Wreck
United Press reports a passenger train derailed or pronged from a track into a lake near Manchester New Hampshire. Reported casualties include thirty feared killed, with fourteen aboard and four bodies recovered downstream. Officials say emergency crews are mobilizing at the scene as wreckage and metals are noted in the lake.
Murder charges do not worry youth in Indiana
William Lee appeared unconcerned and said he could prove he did not kill his mother father and brother nor set their house on fire. Mina Taylor his wife told the coroner's jury she knew nothing of the crime in Booneville Indiana on August 25 as reported by United Press Leased Wire.
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Beattie Conducts Defense in Beattie Murder Case
Paul Beattie, cousin of the defendant, testified nervously as he began his own defense detailing how he bought the gun used in the murder of Henry Beattie’s wife. A deputy sheriff corroborated Beattie’s claim of a “heared man” story.
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New Six Hour Rail Service Planned Portland Seattle
United Press Tease Wire reports Northern Pacific will launch service between Portland and Seattle with trains running six hours apart daily. The Great Northern will offer a similar six hour schedule, giving Seattle three weekly round trips to Portland with the Shasta Limited included.
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Dowie Widow Plans New Zion City Colony in Michigan
Mrs Jane Dowie widow of Zion founder John Alexander Dowie announced a new colony near Whitehall Michigan called Bon Machai. She will donate her home and 200 acres to the venture and seeks hundreds more acres to establish the new city inviting Zion City residents to relocate there with her son Glasstone Dow of Detroit assisting.
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Jane Dowie
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Chinese Trade Rumors Spark Global Cushioned Market
A damaged wire service report from Wastington discusses a supposed rise in Chinese smoking and delicacy exports. It claims vast sales of a candy in Tongkong and hints at wider social influence, but the text is garbled and unclear about specifics.
Grand Army Commander Elected in Rochester
Judge Harvey Trimble of Illinois was elected commander in chief of the Grand Army of the Republic in Rochester today. The report notes the national event as covered by United Press Leased Wire.
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N.Y
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