Forest Fires Rampage in Northwest Killing and Displacing
Classified from the Aug. reports, fires burn across western Montana and eastern Idaho threatening Wallace and Missoula. Thousands flee towns as flames devastate Cedar Spur and nearby areas, with hundreds dead or missing and shelters opened for evacuees. Government troops and volunteers mobilize to combat the blaze as conditions worsen.
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Wallace
Polaivositip Psg
de Fred dl
Missoulia
Sudden Attack Fatal to J A Dunn
James A Dunn, long time assembler at Kubla Electric, suffered a sudden apoplexy while at work and died at his home at 920 Maple Row Yeaveclock. Born in St Joseph County January 30 18, he was 58. He leaves a widow Caroline three daughters Liza Elva Dowie and son George two brothers Newton and Francis and two sisters Rachel Covar and Phoebe Fisher. Funeral Thursday at 2 pm at his residence with Rev J H Breish officiating.
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James A. Dunn
Kubla Electric Company
Maple Row
Munn
Dunn
St. Josephounty
Caroline
Liza
Elva
Dowie
George
Newton
Praneis
South Bend
Mes Rachel Covar
Phoebebisher
J. Hy Breish
Fast Freight Wreck Injures Toledo Brakeman In Yard Crash
A wrong switch caused a fast freight accident near Oakland Avenue at 2 30 this morning. Brakeman J B Martin of Toledo suffered a severe head wound and was treated at a hospital before returning home. Fellow brakeman M Morrison of Toledo also rode the train. Engine Crew led by Roots Dimnmire escaped injury as Bedford stone laden cars caved the locomotive’s chase. The wreck halted traffic until a wrecker cleared the site.
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Lake Shore
Oakland Avenue
L. S
J. B. Martin
Toledo
Wark
Martin
PS Alexander
Morris0n
Poledo
Dimnmire
Iveman
Mngineer Dunmire
Bones Found At Power Plant Site Spark Murder Rumors
Workers uncover a mouldering box with bones near the CLG Comn power house. Coroner Dr Stauffer rules out human remains noting four legged features, suggesting a buried pet dog rather than a crime. Police pursue the unlikely theory as locals react with fear and curiosity.
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Elkwort
CLG. Comn
Rinehart
Stauffer
Man of Science
Ao Human
Match Co Served With Notice of Suit
Deputy United States Marshal Merrill E. Wilson served notice on the officers of the Star Match company of a petition in bankruptcy filed and now pending before Referee in Bankruptcy Sol. A. Wood in Fort Wayne.
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United States
Marshall Merrill E. Wilson
Star Match Company
Sol. A. Wood
Fort Wayne
Tramps Suspected in Farm Shed Fire Near King Farm
A woodshed at Peter King’s farm, about 1.5 miles south of town, burned at noon destroying 22 cords of wood. Authorities say the fire was probably started by tramps.
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Peter King
Lake Shore engineers gain wage boosts across line
Lake Shore railway announces wage increases totaling about 150000 in Chicago to Buffalo with about 1200 engineers affected across divisions. Local workers in TeLchart area see roughly 2000 dollars monthly rise. passenger freight and yard staff receive set per mile or per hour raises. Increases backdated to June 1, hours trimmed for ward men, and 16 hour law regulations revised.
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Sam Cawley
Fekhart
TeMchart
Lale
Chicara
Buffalo
Lake Shore
Colter
Marv. Colter
Dune J
General Committee For the Engineers
Forest Fire Toll Mounts Across West As Firefighters Die
Wallace Idaho reports 300 of 400 forest firefighters believed dead with only one confirmed safe. Helena Montana notes over 100 dead and vast fire fronts, while Washington contemplates martial law as militia may be deployed to shield towns from travelers and flames.
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Helena
Mont
Washington
Northwest
Box of Real Stuff Purloined from Car
G A Weary, local Big Four agent, reports a freight car near the depot was broken open and a case of whisky stolen. The empty case was found near the scene while twelve quart bottles are missing. The case was consigned to the St Joe Valley Drug Company, Saginaw Michigan.
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G. A. Weary
Big Four
Gays
St. Joe Valley Drug Company
Saginaw
Mich
Ex Senator Wilkinson Call Dies in Washington
Washington August 24 Special Former Senator Wilkinson Call of Florida died today from a stroke suffered last Saturday He was born at Russellville Kentucky in 1834 and had been unconscious since the attack
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Washington
Wilkinson Call
Florida
Russellville
Kentucky
Kalamazoo Shows 61 Percent Population Gain
The census reports Kalamazoo Michigan has 389437 residents, a 61 percent increase. Local officials note rapid growth and shifting demographics.
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Kalamzoo
Youthful Chicagoan freed after claim of theft escape
Roland French, a young Chicagoan who told police he wanted to be jailed for a $64 theft while employed by Cosmopolitan Electric Co, was released after James Furlong, the company's general superintendent, said he is not wanted. French left jail with Fr. W. Baker and planned to return to Chicago, claiming he lacked money for food. Police will not pursue further, and explanations about detectives' pursuit remain unclear.
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Roland French
Cosmopolitan Electric Co
James Furlong
Chicago
French
Fr. W. Baker
Baker
Purlong
Lake Shore $3,000,000 shop project gains momentum
More than fifty men worked on the new shop sites this afternoon signaling definite progress before winter. Track laying rapid on the lake Shore shops after belated equipment arrived. grading crews paused due to rain while sewer work is prepared to begin with car loads of pipe and eighteen cars of material in local yards.
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Lake Shore
Onearth
Wight
Sidway
Check mix up ends peacefully after police call
Salvadore Beni earned nine dollars at Sidway company and was paid with a twenty two dollar check made out to Dina Silvereti by mistake. He endorsed the Dina check with help from a friend and bought clothes from the Warren Hill store. The error was found, the correct amount paid, and the matter settled at police headquarters without arrests.
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Salvadore Beni
Sidnay Mercantile
Warren Hill
Salvadore
Hill Company
Sidway Company
Silvereti Dino
Beni
Sidway
Dina
Hill
Ding
Police
Sewage Absent in New Water Tests
Water analyses from wells No 1 and No 2 show no sewage contamination. State chemist Bishop and local secretary Hoopingarner report two nearly identical results with slight variations in odor color and sediment, concluding the water is good.
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Fl i. Bishop
GL G. Hoopingarner
Zealer
Birick
Eight year old killed by automobile in Port Wayne
Eight year old Rene Koch was struck by an automobile driven by Mrs. Freel Tresselt, wife of a miller, and hurled twenty feet. The girl suffered a broken neck and died from the injuries on Saturday in Port Wayne Indiana.
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Port Wayne
Ind
Rene Koch
Freel Tresselt
Cat Mascot Fails in Paris to London Flight Attempt
London August 22 Special Jack Moissant Chicago aviator with mechanician and a kitten mascot tried to fly 75 miles Paris to London. A sudden storm tore the craft off course and it crashed near Seven Oaks, badly injuring the machine. Moissant and crew escaped death.
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London
Jack Moissant
Chicago
Seven Oaks
Vernon Named Benton Township Trustee In Place Of Elsea
C C Vernon a former county recorder and Republican was appointed by Auditor Bateletor to fill the late Trustee Dedwin M Elsea’s vacancy in Benton township. His term runs to January 1 1913. The move leaves eight Republicans and eight Democrats on the joint county ballot. Elsea’s funeral was held today with Dr Sommerville Light and Rev Bucknell officiating.
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C. C. Vernon
Dedwin M. Elsea
Benton Township
Vernon
Bateletor
Geo. M. Young
Henry Hire
Ma. Vernon
Mr. Olsea
Prank Brown
Elsen
Sommerville Light
Elkhart
Rev
Bucknell
New Paris
Chicago Census 1910 Shows Population Near 62 Million
The 1910 federal census reports Chicago will reach about 62 185 000 residents, an increase of roughly 426 426 people in the last decade and about 25 percent. Washington. Ali. 24 The figure reflects Chicago as a western metropolis with substantial growth over ten years.
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Washington
Kalamazoo
Mich
Chicago
Storm kills farmer in open field near Middlebury
In a morning storm two miles south of Middlebury James M. Frederick, 40, was struck and killed by lightning while guiding stock to shelter. His 12 year old son Maynard escaped uninjured after rushing to the house for help, as another brother and nearby neighbors learned of the tragedy. The event damaged trees, a church spire, and local telephone lines.
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Maynard Frederick
Ike
Middlehars
Elkhart
Geo. W. Frederick
Prairie Street
Mar
Airs
Newton J. Prederick
South Third Street
Strickken
Pern
Maynard
Agred
Wilson Frederick
Battle Creek
Mich
Osaster
Abs
Gary
Goshen
James Me. Peederick
Middlebury
Gorelock
Geo
Newton Jrederick
Mir Frederick
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