Drought Cuts Water Across Ohio River Areas Hurting Industry
The Ohio River runs low with water sold by the gallon in some areas while coal mines and barges face shortages. Telegraph lines cross riverbed trenches as cables are moved. Pittsburg and Somerset County report fires threatening lumber camps and possible deaths. Corry, Pa. is nearly surrounded by fire.
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Somerset County
Astoria
Corry
Defeat of Parker and Roosevelt Victory at 1904 Convention
The narrative recounts party leaders plotting to defeat Judge Parker for the nomination while Roosevelt gains support. Bryan fights Parker, but is defeated. Roosevelt wins the 1904 election by a large plurality, with Parker garnering about five million votes and socialists improving their share. Copyright 1903. Tomorrow International Tuberculosis Congress.
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George B. Cortelyou
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Corteelyou
National Republican Committee
Lincoln
McKinley
Frederic J. Haskin
International Tuberculosis Congress
Drought Begins Across West and New England
Washington reports a wide drought starting August 24 affecting the West and New England. The drought spans the Ohio and Missouri Valleys and the Mississippi basins with hardship noted. Officials say corn remains unharmed but ripening is earlier. next year's wheat crop is unfavorably affected due to hard ground hindering plowing.
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New England
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Missouri
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Weather Bureau
Forest Fire Devours Widthy Ohio Creek Bottom Area
Mayfield Kentucky reports a forest fire more than a mile wide burning in the Ohio Creek bottom west of town. Two cairns have already been destroyed as flames threaten denser undergrowth. Firefighting efforts are hindered by dry undergrowth with no chance of control until the blaze reaches a small creek two miles away.
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Mayfield
Ohio Creek
Queen City Bank Encourages Women Savers in Cincinnati
Hetty Green notes women with money wield power and Cincinnati women are urged to invest. Queen City Bank in the Carew Building promotes Certificates of Deposit offering four percent interest, inviting inquiries at Fifth and Vine. The bank reports $500000 capital, $100000 surplus, $72000 undivided profits, and $2.14 million resources.
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Fifth and Vine Streets
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