Fires Rage Across Pacific Northwest Tally Dead and Missing
The forest service reports 160 dead amid fires in Idaho Montana and nearby areas with 300 missing and 44 unaccounted. Cool weather eases danger as fighters hope for rain and improved conditions. In Wallowa and La Grande regions crews battle fires near Palmer camps Ladd Creek and Looking Glass areas facing shifting winds and possible further spread.
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Spokane
Aura
Tishe
Montana
Forest Service
Idaho
St. Joe
Lewiston
Clearwater Reserve
Fires Threaten Wallowa Forest Fronts and Flora
Sections of the Wallowa forests face severe fire near Powitka and Devil's Gulch with Ranger Brown reporting under control at Snake River and heading to Wallowa. Another blaze near Sparta has Supervisor Harris on site as Flora remains safe though ten miles away fire rages and fighters rush to the front.
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Wallowa
Powitka
Flora
Devil's Gulch
Brown
Snake River
Anothe
Sparta
Harris
Flore
Pentecostal Camp Meeting Opens on Hudson Overlook New York
In New York on Aug 26 a large Pentecostal church of Nazarene gathering begins on a Hudson overlook near Matinewan with a tabernacle erected. Many affluent members plan summer homes in cottages as the camp meeting runs through September 5.
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Pentecostal Camp Meeting
New York
Pentecostal Church of Nazarene
Hudson
Mattenwan
Citywide bicycle ordinance arrests draw fines and patrols
A new campaign led to wholesale arrests for sidewalk riding violations with fifteen men caught in the act overnight. Poundmaster Ferris, now a mounted officer, targets violators during early hours. After November, streets near Palmer mill will see special winter rules. Officials credit the crackdown for posted fines and improved enforcement.
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Poundmaster Ferris
Palmer Mill
Canada Exhibition Opens at Sherbrooke Quebec
Montreal August 26. Canada's Great Western exhibition opens tomorrow at Sherbrooke Quebec and promises record exhibits and attendance. It continues through the following week.
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Montreal
Canada
Sherbrooke, Que
Regulars Seek Mitchcock in Burke-Wilson Campaign
Regulars urge Mitchcock to join the Burke-Wilson campaign as political support from administration figures is explored to push the effort forward.
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Mitchcock
Hitchcock Expected in Beattie to Accelerate Senate Fight
Beattie August 12 Postmaster General Hitchcock is due any day as Burke-Wilson regulars push administration support in the Iowa senatorial race. The insurgent Victor Murdock’s arrival steadies the field while Poindexter threatens in September primaries. Roosevelt’s Aug 26 train tour of Iowa drew vigorous crowds and a cautious third term stance from the colonel.
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Poindexter
Washington
Tait Shaws
Wis
Iowa
Beattie
Hitchcock
Burke- Wilson
Fo Hitchcock
Chile
Victor Murdock
Wilson
Burke
Poindeter
Roosevelt
Frontier Celebration Draws Crowds to Cheyenne for Roosevelt Visit
Cheyenne Wyoming crowds fill roads and streets to greet Col Theodore Roosevelt as frontier celebration peaks with cowboy roping contests and speeches. The city decks itself in pictures flags and bunting while anticipation builds for Roosevelt's arrival. Thousands of cowpunchers vow a legendary rough riding display as ride preparations continue.
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Cheyenne
Wyo
Theodore Roosevelt
Teddy
Taft
Wyoming
Bad Man
Tenderfoot
Roosevelt
Chicago
F. G. Bonfils
Denver Post
Kansas City Post
Khartum
Col. Roosevelt
Politicians and Farmers Gather in Union for Big Meet
Educators politicians and farmers from all over Oregon attend a Union gathering praised as a first for the Farmer’s Cooperative Union. Speakers include Judge Elis Rufus Wright John McAllister Dean Cordley Doctor Withycombe and Dunham Wright with Acting Governor Bowerman expected tomorrow as candidates outline policies.
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Union
Oregon
Baker
Anna Plense
Farmer's Co-operative Union
L. A. Wright
Muasir
Elis
Congress
Rufus Wright
Auelic
Sykes
Milton
State Union
John McAllister
Farmers
Dean Cordley
Doctor Withycombe
Dunham Wright
Medical Springs
Union County
Jay Bowerman
Chicago Tourist Slashed Forehead In Pullman Curtain Fall
Mrs J Held of Chicago received a slight forehead cut when a curtain fell in a Pullman sleeper car en route to La Grande. Doctor Hall treated the injury, causing a delay to Number Six, but the traveler is expected to resume the tour with no lasting harm.
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la Grande
Courtain
J. Held
Chicago
Hall
Philadelphia dog show at White City Park draws kennel club elite
The Chestnut Hill Kennel Club hosted Philadelphia’s premier dog show at White City Park under American Kennel Club sanction. Noted American fanciers judged the exhibition, which runs through tomorrow and ranks among the season’s largest canine displays.
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Philadelphia
Quaker City
Chestnut Hill
White City Park
American Kennel Club
America
Roosevelt Seeks Advertising in Fight at Saratoga
William Barnes Jr. answers Roosevelt speeches claiming the candidate seeks personal advertising rather than aiding the Republican party. Barnes vows to oppose the "old guard" at the Saratoga convention. He denounces demagoguery and insists he fights against crooks and dishonesty.
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New York
Roosevelt
Republican Party
William Barnes,Jr
Saratoga
Mr. Barnes
Fire Blazes East of Portland Rally Under Guard
Conflagrations east of Portland near Boring Sandy and Gresham rage, controlled by National Guard units sent yesterday and today. Several settlers lose homes and large tracts of timber and cordwood burn while smoke darkens Portland.
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Portland
Portand
Boring
Sandy
Gresham
National Guard
Pirate May Be Alive After Buckman Escape
United States Marshal Elliott believes pirate Edward Wood who jumped from the Buckman after killing Captain Wood may be alive. Circulars go out as authorities warn to watch the Oregon coast and potential Eastern Oregon or Idaho getaway.
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San Francisco
United States
Marshall Elliott
Edward Wood
Buckman
Captain Wood
Oregon Coast
Oregon
Idaho
Civil Service Push for Iowa Police Chiefs
Des Moines, Aug. 24. President A G Miller of the Iowa Association of Chiefs of Police proposes state legislation to place all police officials under civil service. He urges a state identification bureau with a rogues gallery and fingerprints, and a state detective bureau at the capitol.
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Civil Service
Des Moines
A. G. Miller
Iowa Association of Chiefs of Police
Convent
Miller
Capitol
Southwestern Young Women’s Conference Opens in Corpus Christi
Corpus Christi hosts scores of Texas young women for the Southwestern Young Women’s Conference. Delegations from all area YWCA associations gather for ten days of bible and mission study with several solar events. The series spans nationwide conferences with roughly 6,000 attendees over numerous conventions.
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Corpus Christi
Tex
Texas
Southwest
United States
Asheville
N. C
Silver Bay
Capitola Cal
Steamer Harvest Queen Capsizes Near Azores
Bremen reports a news dispatch stating the steamer Harvest Queen turned over in the Atlantic. The German liner Koenigen Louise rescued the passengers and crew off the Azores. all were saved.
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Bremen
Koenigen Louise
Louise
Azores
Green Men for Grind Trunk System Railroad Company
Railroad company faces potential prosecution by the 2B. BR. Commission over alleged unsafe trunk system practices. Citizens and workers Call for regulatory review and compliance measures.
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Green Men
Conpary Refutes Charge in Michigan Wreck Case
An agency denies the accusation that it hired strike breakers linked to a fatal wreck in Michigan yesterday. Authorities intend a thorough probe to uncover hidden details and determine responsibility amidst labor tensions and ongoing investigations.
Grand Trunk wreck probe widens after fatal collision
Durand Michigan August 26 railroad county and state are probing the Grand Trunk wreck that killed twelve. Investigators seek to refute charges the company used incompetent men to tend the trains after the strike. State railroad commission chair Glascow warned prosecution if incompetence is proven. Allegations say crews from both sides were strike breakers and new to railroading.
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Durand
Mich
Pach
Grand Trunk
Railroad Ia
Glascow
State Railroad Commission
Railrord
Annual Intermountain Convention Sets Sail Aboard Queen
Delegates gather in Seattle aboard the Queen for a four day voyage starting today. The tour covers the Sound and Cape Mattery with an on board electrical exhibition powered by ship generated electricity.
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Seattle
Wah
Bers
Orival
Baattle
Cape Mattery
Red Flag In Copenhagen at International Socialist Congress
Copenhagen hosts the International Congress of Socialist delegates from many nations. Germany leads with over a hundred delegates amid rising social democratic gains. French factions clash behind Jean Jaures as William D. Haywood represents America amid global socialist tensions.
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Copenhagen
International Congress of Socialists
Germany
Kainer Wilhelm
Social Democrats
Miumph
Berlin
Jean, Jaures
Prof
Herve
Guende
France
America
William C. Haywood
Woman attempts suicide after killing two men in New Orleans
Katherine Foltche, accused of shooting Wor Voyoap and Frank Mischler in a betrayal claim, attempted suicide in New Orleans by stabbing her throat with a hairpin. She survived the self inflicted wound and is under care.
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New Orleans
Katheine Foltche
Wor Voyoap
Frank Mischler
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California
Golden State
St. Paul
Sacramento
Teody
Pullman
William Barnes
Young Women's Conference
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