Forest Fires Wild in Pacific Northwest Kill Dozens
In Spokane region report says more than ninety dead, 400 missing, 200 injured amid widespread fires destroying towns including Taft Bryson Loto Deborgie and Haughan. Rain relief and firefighting efforts struggle as refugees flood Spokane and northern Idaho towns contend with embers and ruined tracks.
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Pacific Northwest
Taft
Mont
Bryson
Loto
Ida
Deborgie
Haughan
Wallace
St. Regis
Montana
Washington
Idaho
Mayor's Slippery Revocation Sale License Case
John O'Brien saloon keeper at 749 Madison avenue was discharged in police court Tuesday. His attorney Henry Seyfried says he will make a test case of Mayor Shank revoking O'Brien's license for selling liquor. The case hinges on the legality of the revocation and the influence of previous actions by city officials.
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John O’brien
Madison Avenue
Henry Seyfried
Mayor Shank
O'Brien
Sibley Arrested After Quitting Race For Congress
Franklin Pennsylvania reports ex congressman Joseph C Sibley retired from re election bid amid a conspiracy to debauch voters charge He was released on own recognizance as investigation into his 425000 primary expense account continues His secretary Frank H Taylor was also arrested in the warrants issued by constable Walter Paige Breene democratic supporter of N P Wheeler led the charges Sibley long active in oil interests with Standard Oil ties and a varied political career tied to Bryan era politics and later scrutiny
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Joseph C. Sibley
Congress
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N. P. Wheeler
Sibley
Nelson P. Wheeler
Frank H. Taylor
Walter Paige
Warren
Paige
Breene
Standard Oil Company
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Joseph Seep
Standard
Yeastern
John D. Archbold
Oil Trust
William R. Hearst
Mickey
Bryan
Standard Oil
Roosevelt leaves New York amid Taft support and a crowded station
Theodore Roosevelt departs for a three week tour from New York aboard the private car Republic, praising Taft's stance and urging no compromise. He is seen off by a large crowd, with Mrs Roosevelt and allies in attendance, as Roosevelts forces prepare to control the upcoming state convention.
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Old Guard
Taft
Nassau County
Col. Roosevelt
New York
Republic
St. Louis Express
Roosevelt
Nicholas Longworth
Quentin Roosevelt
Oyster Bay
Godspeed
Congressman Longworth
Port Loeb
Silas McBee
Churchman
Lloyd C. Griscom
Republican County Committee
Sherman
Griscom
Loeb
Mr. Roosevelt
Wind Storm Wreaks Havoc Delaying Trains Citywide
A severe wind and rain storm across Indiana and Illinois causes railroad washouts and telegraph outages. Trains on the Pennsylvania and Monon systems run late by three to four hours from Chicago to Indianapolis. Wind damages include broken storefront windows and widespread utilities disruption. News notes record rainfall in Chicago Grand Rapids and Cairo with top gusts around thirty to forty miles per hour.
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Kankakee
Indianapolis
Windy City
Pennsylvania
Monon
St. Louis
Pocahontas
D. Sommers & Co
Capitol Avenue
Washington Street
United States Weather Bureau
Grand Rapids
Cairo
Madison
Wis
Green Bay
Logansport
Lafayette
Nebraska
South Dakota
Michigan
Taft denialletter disputes Roosevelt repudiation in New York
Mass Aug 23 1910 President Taft denies any require ment to respond to Roosevelt repudiation and asserts Roosevelt selection and Sherman choice were not done with his knowledge He argues a high administration man’s name was injected to complicate New York politics and that he did not oppose Sherman’s nomination before learning of it
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Theodore Roosevelt
Hhe
New York State
Saratoga
Taft
Sherman Aa
Bevergy
Mass
Roosevelt
Sherman
Utica Statesman
Lloyd Griscom
Beverly
Mr. Griscom
New York Republican State Committee
Col
State Committee
Progressive Party
James &. Sherman
Utica
N. Y
Ward
Woodruff
Griscom
Georgia's heated Democratic gubernatorial race in August primaries
Voters in Georgia opened polls in the Democratic primaries with the Brown and Smith contest shaping the gubernatorial race. The fight pits progressive Democrats against standpatters, while insurgent concerns over congressional seats and party control also draw attention amid national debates on Roosevelt and Taft.
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Georgia
Joseph L. Brown
Hoke Smith
Livington
Lee
Edwards
Howard
Fitzgerald
Cannon
Flint City Population Surges in 1910 Census
Washington reports 1910 census results with Flint City Michigan showing 38,500 residents, up 25,447 or 194.2 percent since 1900. Jackson, Michigan grows to 31,483, a 6,253 increase or 24.8 percent.
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Washington
Census Bureau
Flinty Mich
Jackson, Mich
Roosevelt to Speak at Summit Park Union Picnic
Ex president Theodore Roosevelt will arrive at Summit Park eight miles west of Utica on Tuesday afternoon for the Herkimer county grangers and Oneida county grand army veterans union picnic. He is due at 4:30 p.m. and will deliver his first formal speech since returning from the jungle before continuing with the event.
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Roosevelt
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Kas
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Si. Ballinger
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Mr. Can
Summit Park
Herkimer County
Grand Army
Oneida County
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Summit
United States
May ask injunction in school wrangle at New Bethel
Attorney John Holtzman said he would sue Trustee William Brown and the Franklin township advisory board to enjoin further action in building a school at New Bethel. County commissioners postponed the matter indefinitely as Actonites press for a resolution and the school remains under construction.
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Bethel
William Brown
New Bethel
John Holtzman
Holtzman
James Kerran
Brown
Acton
Kerran
von Heke
Roberts
Threatened shut off of plant delayed in Brightwood
The Indianapolis water company will not cut off Brightwood water next Tuesday if the city does not sell the Brightwood plant by then. Jordan said the firm will not take drastic measures, noting six weeks of free water to Brightwood residents and urging a swift agreement as public sentiment shifts toward sale. The company has offered $18,000 for the project.
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Riots Rise as Managua Falls Sparks US Tension
The Estrada government faces riotous soldiers and partisans in Managua after a year of fighting in which 5 000 men died. General Mena strengthens police and guards the American consulate while consuls prepare to call Marine support from Yorktown and Vicksburg if needed. Dissension grows among victors over the presidency with Emiliano Chamorro named as provisional president and General Mena favored by troops.
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United States
Madriz
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Estrada
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Afadriz
Zelaya
Peace outlook bright Juan Estrada could form government
Washington notes prompt move by Gen Juan Estrada the victorious leader in Nicaragua and the new president to make reparation for the murder of American citizens Grace and Cannon. Observers see this as a possible step toward an amicable settlement and normal relations with Nicaragua. The United States maintains neutrality but an underground understanding favors Estrada.
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Cannon
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Estrada
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