Pemberwick Mobs Target Apostolic Faith Missionaries
In Greenwich Com Aug 7 villagers in Pemberwick and nearby Gree hey stir over field missionaries of the Apostolic faith. Revival meetings draw crowds amid witchcraft and hypnotism rumors. A bomb filled with liquid fire burns a meeting room and a tent is burned. The couple identify as Brother Adolph DeRosa and Sister Lucy Leatherman. They deny hypnotism and say they will cease work in this first.
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Breenwich
Com
Pemberwick
Greehey
Apostolic Faith
Missionarie
Adolph DeRosa
Lucy M. Leather
Mississippi Valley Suffers Severe Storms
Chicago reports severe local storms across the Mississippi valley have disrupted telegraph facilities and impaired communications in several sections.
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Mississippi Valley
Chicago
Ghimese Adopts White Boy as Son In Manorial Laundry Bond
Charles Smeg a Chimise laundryman with the consent of the mother of Charles Hunt a white boy of Philadelphia became the boy's foster father today in Pottsville Pennsylvania The boy's name was changed to Roy Soo Shiz and he becomes the regal heir of the laundryman The grandmother and great grandmother of the boys are parties to the arrangement
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Pottsville
Charles Smeg
Charles Hunt
Philadelphia
Roy Soo Shiz
Tornado Hits Winnebago County Iowa Kills One
A tornado swept across Winnebago county Iowa late yesterday destroying the village and injuring several. Reports vary with some saying twenty killed while others confirm one fatality amid widespread destruction.
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Albert Lea
Minn
Afug
Winnebago County
Iowa
Thie Village
Tornado Kills Three in Mason County District
Three people died and four were injured as a tornado struck Mason City area Tuesday evening causing extensive damage and thousands of dollars in losses across the county.
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Mason City
Town
Palmer Mill at Drain Burns Down
Palmer mill at Drain Oregon is reported to have burned down in the early morning. Fire crews fought the blaze as flames consumed mill buildings and equipment. No injuries were immediately reported, and the cause is under investigation by local fire authorities.
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Palmer Mill
Palmer Lumber Plant Destroyed by Fire
The Palmer Lumber Company located one mile south of here on the 5 P railroad main line was destroyed at about one this morning by an unknown cause. The mill and lumber yard suffered total losses with about 50,000 feet of lumber and at least one railroad car burned. Estimated value was $10,000 for the mill and similar for the lumber. no insurance was carried.
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Palmer Lumber Company
Here
District Attorney to Halt Gambling in Four Oregon Counties
Oregon City August 6 District Attorney Hedges announced in the afternoon plan to stop gambling across Clackamas Clatsop Washington and Columbia counties ending gambling in Astoria. The order will be mailed to deputies with J C McCue W H Powell and J M Wall named for each county Hedges to handle Clackamas in person. Farmers warn drizzling shower may damage crops with grain still unthreshed outdoors.
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Oregon City
Hedges
Clackamas
Clatsop
Washington
Columbia
Astoria
J. C. McCue
W. H. Powell
J.M. Wall
Bombardment Death Toll Soars in Siege of Casa Blanca
Paris reports Rear Admiral Philbert's squadron to reach Casa Blanca today as bombardment casualties rise to three hundred killed Sunday. Only one French soldier is severely wounded as authorities confirm safety assurances for Europeans in Tangier and other ports. The Kmass tribesmen seek peace but Sherman McLean's release stalls talks with Shereefian commander.
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Paris
Philbert
Casa Blanca
Mand
Mohammed el Torres
Tangier
Kmass
Cald
Harry McLean
Ralsall
Beveridge Married Miss Eddy in Berlin
Berlin August 7 Miss Katherine Eddy of Chicago sister of Spencer Eddy secretary of the American embassy here and Senator Beveridge of Indiana were married in Berlin today.
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Beveridge
Miss Eddy
Berlin
Katherine Eddy
Chicago
Spencer
Troops Take Control as Belfast Strikes Prompt Police Disorder
Belfast Aug 7 troops seated on streets and strong guards at main centres after strikes and police insubordination. City quiet for now as forces tighten hold.
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Belfast
Two Die In Auto Crash at Brookfield Corners
Milwaukee August 7 two people were killed and a fourth injured after an auto accident at Brookfield corners. Victims include former Alderman Joseph Kuschbert and George Poss. Horace George Stoan, son of a former Milwaukee judge, died later in hospital. Paddy Dorrell, a fight promoter and saloon keeper, received slight injuries. Police suspect steering gear jammed the car struck a ditch and overturned.
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Milwaukee
Brookfield Corners
Joseph Kuschbert
George Poss
Horace George Stoan
Paddy” Dorrell
Referendum cases argued before Oregon Supreme Court
Guard Special Service Salem Ore Aug 7 Appeals in three referendum cases from Marion county circuit court decisions are being argued before the state supreme court this afternoon. The suits involve the secretary of state filing petitions, Multnomah county sheriff act, compulsory pass act, and a mandamus to compel Secretary Benson to file the university appropriation act referendum petition. A decision before the fall recess, likely by late August, is expected.
Convict Earns Ten Day Pardon After Telegram News
Oscar Earle, a white convict, touched Governor Comer in Montgomery to obtain a ten day release from the penitentiary after telegram arrived stating his baby could not live. The governor, father of a large family, granted the stay today.
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Montgomery
Oscar Earle
Comer
Wendling Fire Ruled Slashing Near Camp No 2
A bright blaze near camp No 2 four miles from Wendling was a slashing burn. Fire wardens report it under control this morning with no damage to green timber and danger considered past.
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Camp No. 2
Wendling
Fletcher Linn Plants Big Farm to Fruit
Fletcher Linn has purchased the David Linn ranch west of town and plans clearing timber to plant about 20 acres in grapes and the rest to various fruit trees on the 160 acre property. A 30 acre bearing orchard already earns steady revenue. Also reported yesterday are baseball scores: Oakland 6 Portland 4 and San Francisco 7 Los Angeles 4.
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Fletcher Linn
David Linn
Jacksonville Post
Oakland
Portland
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Citizens Debate Fire Limits and Cement Walks in City Hall
A public meeting led by Dr D A Paine and chaired by Geo G Gross discussed extending fire limits to the depot and Willamette street, and mandating cement sidewalks along Willamette. City officials and residents urged careful cement work and the possible appointment of a sidewalk supervisor. Mayor Matlock urged limiting fire limits to Tenth Street to protect church properties.
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Willamette Street
D. A. Paine
Geo. G. Gross
E.J. Moore
Paine
Frank
Mitchell
Waggoner
Ecity
Matlock
Tenth Street
Tenth
Eleventh Streets
Willamette
City Council to Act on Discussed Measures Tonight
Street talks recount council moving unanimously to take immediate action on discussed matters. The body will meet tonight to consider proposed measures.
Sidewalks Upgraded Along Main Street Block
The sidewalk from Kaya's furniture store to Chambers-Bristow Bank lies below street grade and will be raised. W. H. Kay's gun store plans a fancy walk with small blocks of varied colors to be laid.
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Kaya’ Furniture Store
Chambers-Bristow Bank
W. H. Kay
Great Cyanide Plant Burns at Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs August 7 The Golden Circle Mining and Milling Company's large cyanide plant suffered a massive fire likely total loss. It produced over half the Cripple Creek district ore and valued at about 750000 with 300000 insured. Two new rural telephone lines connect to the central office, heading westward toward Elmira.
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Colorado Springs
Golden Circle Mining and Milling Company
Cripple Creek
Weat, Insurance
Elmira
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Eugene
Kimonas
Theodore
Donahey
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Rosamond Organdie
Cremont Batiste
Pomona Batiste
Dorchester Suiting
Monola Organdie
Frederic Cordi
Jack Rabbit
H.S. M
Hampton Bros
Albert J. Beveridge
Salem
Georges Clemenceau
France
Colorado
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