Loss of Life in Southern Floods Reported Across States
The Augusta Chronicle reports heavy rains across the South causing rivers to overflow and bridges to collapse. Officials record numerous fatalities and extensive property damage from Camden to Augusta, with floods disrupting rail and telegraph lines and stranding communities.
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Columbia
Camden
Lynch River
Balibbury
N. C
Waxhouts
Ralbion
Norfolly Southern Railway
Opore- Howe
Weimager
Ak Athoon
Athens
Oconee
Goe
Electric Companion
Exiled Army Officers Granted Riding Test at Fort Huachuca
Col William Stewart, exiled at Fort Grant by presidential order over temperamental incapacity, learned war department orders call him to Fort Huachuca to take a riding test for officers. He may ride 30 miles daily for three days or walk 60 miles in the same period, then return to Fort Grant. He vows to pass and prove fit to ride.
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Fort Grant
Strong Anti Japan Feeling Grows in Sydney
Strong anti Japanese sentiment spreads through Sydney after Atlantic fleet visit. Residents call for whites to dominate the Pacific, and a Brazilian embassy reception was secured by consul Kisaburo Uyano to prevent disturbances. Japanese envoy urged restraint as tensions rise among officials and the public. Deputy Sheriff Adams was in the city on business.
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Sydney
Australia
Parifie
Kisaburo Uyano
Sidney
Uyano
Canal Bone Conditions At Center Of Scandal
A congressional inquiry targets Bishop Joseph Buckig, secretary of the Canal Commission, over alleged pay and perks. Claims include a $10,000 annual allowance, a $60,000 residence at his disposal, carriages and four horses, and three daytime messengers tied to the Canal Record duties, with Bishop reportedly rarely at his office. The matter has grown to a near scandal in the Zone.
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Roosevelt
Joseph Buckig Bishop
Canal Commission
Congress
Bishop
Ik Id
Pos
Wahod
Imshop
Nati
Alaska Wheat Fraud Sparks National Debate
Washington reports a sweeping claim that Alaska wheat could yield four times the normal harvest, with predictions of a national wheat revolution. Dr. Galloway of the Bureau of Plant Industry debunks the Alaska variety as old, unprofitable, and unsuitable for flour. In Illinois, Springfield notes Seventh Regiment of the National Guard ordered to withdraw from the city.
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Bashington
D.C
Cardiff
Galloway
Ruresnot
Alaska
Europe
United
France
County seat street scene prompts vote for Coeur d'Alene
A distorted notice urges readers to support Coeur d'Alene for the county seat. It references a Prose picture showing the business street and old records building in Ratharwin, claiming Ratharwin is unfit for permanent county administration and urging a relocation to Coeur d'Alene.
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Kootenai County
Kling Thore
Ratharwin
Coeur d'Alene
Blackmail case upholds lower court ruling in Oregon
In Salem or Balem Oregon the state supreme court affirms the lower court judgment in a famous case involving Mayor Lane of Portland. The matter centers on a private interview in the mayor’s office during which a woman tried to trap the mayor with a ruse and her confederate Nedlinger appeared. Both the woman and the man were found guilty at trial and sentenced to four and six months respectively.
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Balem
Ore
Supreme Court of the State
Tnat
Jean
Iserior Court
Wate of
Oregon
Melle Waymer
KE. Redéinger
Lane
Portland
Indy
Wagner
Neddinger
Binckaosll
Haring damage case against Washington Water Power heard
Walter and Gaskill sue Washington Water Power in the woman's chambers. Referee C H Pott presides. Land on the Coeur d Alene river allegedly overrun by lake water due to the dam at Post Falls. Plaintiffs seek damages and an injunction for land damage.
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Walter & Gaskill
Washington Water Power Company
Wounen Chambers
C. H. Pott
Coeur d'Alene
Post Fadle
Tolstoi Nearing Death Says Telegraph Receipts Report
A desultory telegram from St Petershuro indicates that Count Tolstoi the renowned Russian novelist and philosopher is in failing health and near death. The message notes his age being about ten years beyond infancy and mentions muttering and frail health as signs, with no certainty of longevity.
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ST. Petenshuro
Count Tolstoi
Tolstoi
Uume
Republicans Complete Ticket In Spirit Lake Convention
The Spirit Lake county Republican convention ended in harmony with Metta and allies in control. The ticket includes W. L. Waltman, J. M. Busby, C. A. M. Tria, and others, endorsing Senator Heyburn for re election and Crane for attorney general, Hartman for state chair. Delegates to the state convention were named. Also mentions Bryan’s welcome in the town and a Democratic club gathering.
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Spiritake
CL. Metta
Keotenal County
C. H. Potta
Rethdrum
J. A. Spaulding
A. A. Grane
Manehiy
Limasif
Heftman
First Strict
W. L. Waltman
Harricon
J. M. Busby
C. AM. Tria
House of Representatives
T. T. Kerr
Thinity
FM. Winship
Mt. Maries
Charlies A. McDonald
Mathfrom
Wheels
Bole Area
McVarland
A. ¥. Chambertin
J. F. Patton
R. Whitie
Charles K. Mettmas
Charles McDonald
A. A. Crane
F. J. Well
Victor Waltman
Lewiy
J. M. Strathern
Barnett Binelatt
W. A. Mart A. Allen
Put Off Train Sues Company for Damages
Two suits seek 1960 dollars in damages filed in the district court by James A. Foster and his wife Laura Foster against the Northern Pacific Railway Company. They allege they were forced off a train at Wenatchee for not having tickets, causing delays and losses, and seek judgment for the stated amount.
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James A. Foster
Laura Foster
Ingain
Northern Pacific Railway Company
Bit Vanes
Poster
Beattie
Wenatithte
Abitey
Wenatchee
Miners Entombed After Oklahoma Explosion
An explosion at a Oklahoma mine traps and entombs miners as a blaze spreads through the shaft. Rescue efforts continue despite dangerous smoke and heat, with many workers feared dead. Eyewitness reports describe families gathering at the scene and the community hopes for survivors fading amid grim conditions.
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Col. Stewart
Japan
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Ali Bey
Washington
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Tll
Beventh Reqiment
Supreme Court of Oregon
Washington Water Power Co
Polato
Indorse Heyburn
Heitman and
Crane
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Bryan
OL Hom
Aalem
Wittat Jennings Bryax
Devet
Formoon
Beechson
Bryan Dalivered
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California
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Staten
Sues Company
Rent Northern
Guthrie
Gutmiue
Okla
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Menator
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