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Newspaper
Coeur Dalene Evening Press
Location
Coeur D´Alene, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1908
Page
4
Chico California August 31 forest fires north of town have burned 30000 acres of timber and cleared land. A force of about 200 men battles the flames as winds push the blaze, hampering efforts to extinguish it.
Aug 31 report from XNI M notes Folsom nearly wiped out by a cloud burst. The town is slowly recovering with clothing and food recalls and a distribution force aiding those in need. Thirty victims were buried today as searches continue. Surrounding countryside is devastated and estimated losses approach a million dollars.
An old soldiers home invitation at Atlandusky aims to upend labor day activities. Superintendent Barton requests inquiries about girls aged 14 seeking work for board and lodging while attending school. He asks for communication in regard to these matters.
Reports from Nuddea indicate a Merbal Mushtsldy faction seeks a holy war against the shah as the country stands near civil conflict. A separate blaze in California’s Banta Cruz forest has scorched 100 acres and threatens more timberland with residents battling the spreading fire near Black barn quick. Pittsburg editors prepare for a three day convention to discuss the political climate affecting the colored race.
Manchester New Hampshire Aug 31 Express rates now charged in New Hampshire will be the subject of a statewide investigation tomorrow by the railroad commissioner’s board. Commercial bodies allege rate disparities and call for scrutiny of practices across routes and shippers.
Midsom Aqueduct pending bid opening in New York Tomorrow for an estimated 1 200 000 project to carry water from the Catskill mountains to the metropolis. The Cataskill Aqueduct is described as a gigantic undertaking with aqueduct plans advancing toward construction.
Chicago trading shows export wheat firm with gains and several futures quotes across grains including September and December positions. Copper and steel shares move in New York and Baltimore markets with mixed performances while several rail stocks show declines. Evening Press report notes overall market activity with bold price reminders.
Fragmented OCR text describes a property for sale in an urban area with partial addresses and scattered phrases. It mentions a house for sale and a trade listing, with garbled names and locations such as Harare Westy and Turd Lane, but the exact address and terms are unreadable. The item reads like a public notice or classified brief with weak reconstructible facts and no coherent outcome.
Governor Cobb orders Portland court to convene tomorrow and investigate charges against the Montgomery Guards expelled from the Maine militia for alleged misconduct. City officials and militia leaders expected to testify as the probe drills into internal discipline and possible violations.
A newborn was welcomed to the home of Mr and Mrs Yorbert Glaink in the evening. The child is described as a new addition to the family with both parents named. No further details on the birth weight or exact time are provided in the readable text.
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