Global Daily News Highlights Thaw asylum claim and international strife
Thaw’s mother accuses the asylum of brutal treatment. Montreal uncovers extensive graft. Taft discusses interstate commerce with the cabinet while Taft’s California visit looms. Fire devastates Monterey Mexico home to Reyes party. Spectator fatalities rise in Indianapolis races. Pinchot tensions threaten resignation as Trans-Mississippi endorses land openings. News covers European tensions, naval actions, and political maneuvering across the globe.
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Air full of aeroplanes at Rheims aviation week
Spectators watch six aeroplanes circle the Bethany field amid showers while trials determine French journeymen for the James Gordon Bennett Cup. La Febvre on a Wright bi plane wins the complete circuit in 8 minutes 55.45 seconds as others struggle in windy conditions. Naval attache Chapin attends.
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Fires Wreck Forests Around Spokane and Idaho
Forest fires rage northeast and southeast of Spokane destroying vast timber areas and forcing isolated settlers to river safety. Winds drive flames along the Pend d Oreille river with large losses, while crews fight fires near Naples Athol Bonners Ferry and Port Hill amid disrupted communications and immense damage estimates.
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Tourist conductor found disoriented near yards in San Francisco
George L. Root of the Chicago Burlington & Quincy was found in a half-demented condition at the railroad yards. He wandered in from worry about an accident in Colorado and the charges connected to it, causing mental strain.
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Cloudburst in Colorado Causes Citywide Flooding
A Colorado cloudburst hit Ouray Cole Ang, producing a three foot water surge through streets. Authorities report four active areas affected with significant disruption but no fatalities recorded.
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Floods in Colorado Threaten Royal Gorge Bridge Reach
Denver reports a heavy cloudburst near Canon City raises the Arkansas River eight feet six inches, washing out rails on the Denver and Rio Grande and Colorado Midland lines. Pueblo and Salida face flooding. the Royal Gorge area sees water near the famous hanging bridge as 46 miles of track are washed out, delaying tourist trains and stranding travelers for a week.
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New Geyser Rises Near Mammoth Hotel in Yellowstone
In Yellowstone Park near the mountain hotel, a new geyser has erupted for two to three days. It appeared about 100 feet north of the Fountain geyser and reached heights of 160 to 200 feet. Unlike Old Faithful it does not erupt regularly, with intervals of five to six hours, lasting about one hour. The crater is large and water output rivals Fountain, but the jet rises higher and travels farther.
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Japanese strike leaders found guilty in conspiracy case
A Honolulu jury convicted four Japanese strike leaders after six hours of deliberation. The defendants included Makino, president of the Higher Wage Association, and editors Negoro and others tied to Japanese newspapers. They were charged with criminal conspiracy related to a June 14 raid on the Jiji press offices.
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Clemenceau to Take Editorial Post in Paris Newspapers
Paris reports that former French premier Clemenceau, after resigning amid cabinet disputes, will join a major Paris daily as an editor. The semi official announcement indicates he will assume the role upon returning from Africa and beginning his new career.
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Local Shocking Attack Sparks Inquest In Rome
A reported incident in Rome describes a man attempting to murder a child with a knife during a confrontation with a ruler. The ruler allegedly struck the boy with a dagger scene unfolding amid ongoing inquiries.
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North Pole Balloon Expedition Fails in Second Try
Walter Wellman and crew on the Ameri es dirigible fail after 92 miles when a leather rope breaks near North Spitzenbergen. The airship is towed to Fram, then to Epitzem and finally sinks after a gust tears the bag and explodes, ending the attempt for this year.
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Heney Declines Dual Nominations Under California Ruling
Newport Oregon August 23 Prancie J Heney told the Oregonian he cannot accept the Democratic or Independence League nominations for prosecuting attorney due to a California Supreme Court ruling. He says only a petition by voters who did not vote in the primary could place his name on the ballot as an independent candidate. He notes he has been nominated by both parties but the law forbids dual nominations.
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Fishing yachtman lands 110 pound tuna off Seal Rocks
Avalon California reports a six hour battle after a tuna reappeared off Seal Rocks. A well known yachtman from Conn towed the fish for miles before bringing it to gaff. The dramatic catch followed news of the tuna's return and drew cheers from onlookers.
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General Booth May Go Blind
General William Booth faces possible blindness as doctors evaluate whether his sight can be saved. The aging Salford leader’s health and vision are uncertain, casting uncertainty on his ability to continue his work.
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Heat Rages Across Plains as Deaths Trail Temperatures
August 19 reports from Kansas City Missouri and Oklahoma record eight deaths from extreme heat. Government thermometers show 118 at McAlester 111 at Ardmore 101 at Vinita 106 at Oklahoma City Guthrie and Tulsa. Kansas City and western Missouri hover near 100. New York reports record rainfall 6.44 inches. Charleston suffers telegraph and telephone outages. Fort Worth records 111 and street temps 120. St Louis notes five heat deaths. Norfolk Nebraska counts three heat fatalities.
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Robbers Bind Watchman at Portland Press End
Safecrackers tried to break into the press end cenare yesterday morning and damaged the safe with three charges of nitroglycerine but failed to reach its contents. E. R. Mickley was seized in the fireroom, tied, and restrained as four masked men armed carried out the entry. A switch engine arrived, a brakeman entered to take orders, and the group fled as the attempt ended with no access to the safe.
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