Cle Elum horror death list grows from powder blast
Ellensburg Washington July 17九 nine were blown to fragments and several injured after a powder magazine explosion near Cle Elum. George Mead manager, two clerks and miners among the dead, Moffatt family severely affected, some bodies not recovered, shock and panic wide spread in town. Excitement intense as injured eyed to die. Turnfest planned in Frankfurt with many German Americans among visitors. Interior Dept distributes eight hundred thousand dollars to Sisseton Wahpeton Indians in South Dakota.
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Ellensburg
Wash
Northwestern Improvement Company
Cle Elum
Wunwr
George Mead
Theatore
Mira
Peter Afoffat
Moffat
Pdenth
Andy Grill
Joe Roess
Joe Poariappi
Baby Moffatt
Gifford McDonald
Washington
Interior Department
South Dakota
Currency Controller Calls for Banks Reports
The comptroller of the currency issued a call for the reports of condition of all national banks as of July 16, the close of this year’s business. A man bought land near Freewater for 1000 dollars and sold it for 2000 dollars.
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Washington
Freewater
Valleywide booster push aims to advertise Grande Ronde
The Grande Ronde Valley backs a single grand advertising effort to boost La Grande and surrounding towns. Commercial club leaders plan an economical, valley wide campaign with Mailer Lavey promoting a house to house tour to unite the county and attract growth.
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Ia Grande
Grande Ronde
la Grande
Elowan
Lavey
Hla
Mirvemer
Observer
Commercial Club
Lavoy
Mr. Lavey
la Grands
Hearst Losses Faith in Democracy Amid Labor Split Talks
Hearst disputes President Gompers and warns he distrusts the democracy and six leaders. He opposes uniting with Democrats though not speaking for the party. Bryan declines comment on Hearst cable and plans a late conference with Lamb, James, and Callahan to discuss the message.
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Hearst
Independence
Democrate
Gompers
Washington
William R. Hearst
Democratic Party
American Federation of Labor
Ttmn
Houret
Labor People
Independent League
Independence League
John Novina
Fairview Farm
Lincoln
Bryan
Park
Lamb
Indiana
Ollie James
Kentucky
Callahan
Mosaschussus
Mron
James
Chicago
Bryan and Kern appeal for democratic campaign contributions
Lincoln July 17 Bryan and Kern leaders of the democratic party appeal for campaign funds. The first contribution of the year comes from an Iowa farmer who gave 100 dollars to Bryan. The appeal emphasizes no contributions from labor unions or excessive individual gifts and urges patriotic citizens to fund the party with modest amounts.
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Lincoln
Bryan and Kern
Democratic Party
Iowa
Bryan
Agriculturtare
TAWATIANS EXTEND CLAD HAND TO VISITING FLEET MEMBERS
Honolulu witnesses parade of pallor and marines from 16 battleships led by Admiral Sperry and Governor Frear. Residents greet the fleet with tropical hospitality as Hawaii hosts amid decorated government buildings and festive hula performances.
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Tawatians
Honolulu
Admiral Sperry
Ernor Frear
Hypnotist charged in murder spree in Cincinnati
Louis Wollweber son of a San Francisco policeman and Grace Billingsley face murder charges in Cincinnati over the death of Justice of the Peace Robert Singleton. Authorities allege hypnotic influence lured Singleton to a room for robbery. Singleton died there. Wollweber was arrested in Boston and Billingsley in Chicago.
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Cincinnati
Louis Wollweber
San Francisco
Grace Billingsley
Robert I. Singleton
Singleton
Wollweber
Boston
Chicago
E. E. Jones
Wellweber
Benton
Mins Billingsley
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Cleelum
Turners
Germany
Borin
Frankfort-on-the-Main
Embrac
Labor and
Mom
Buca
Resorta
George Fred Williams
Hie
Portland
Los Angeles
Oakland
Hill’s Drug Store
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