Rain and Snow Dampen Northwest Forest Fires
Missoula reports sun breaks through smoke as fire danger lessens in Montana. Eight miners die at Bullion mine near Borax and one at Taft, with several still missing gradually shrinking as communications recover. Refugees return home on Northern Pacific free of charge. Libby and Troy in Koote nai forest declared safe.
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Associated Press
Missoula
Mont
Montana
Bullion
Borax
Taft
Chicago
Coeur D’ Alene
Northern Pacific
Salter
Iron Mountain
Kootenai National Forest
Libby
Troy
More Than 200 Firefighters Feared Dead in Idaho Fires
Spokane August 24. It is believed over 209 persons mostly firefighters perished in Idaho forest fires. Superintendent Weigle of the Coeur dAlene national forest posted a Wallace bulletin reporting 114 dead and warning for the safety of Ranger John Halm and 94 men surrounded by fire near the Coeur d Alene river. Halm was once a top athlete at Washington State College Pullman. Charred bodies of twenty firefighters were found yesterday on Certer creek in the St Joe country.
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Spokane
Wash
Weigle
Coeur D’ Alene National Forest
Wallace
John 3
Halm
Big Fork
Coeur D’ Alene
Washington State College
Pullman
Setcer Creek
St. Joe
Denver Smoke Shrouds Colorado From Distant Forest Fires
Smoke three thousand feet thick blankets Colorado, drifting southeast from fires eight hundred miles away. By 3 p.m. the sun appears pale through the pall as the northwest region remains enshrouded, reducing visibility fifty miles into narrow canyons and turning daylight to a pinkish glow.
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Denver
Colo
Colorado
Fire Near Minersville Reported in Redding Area
A fire near Minersville in the Redding region prompts local crews to respond. Details on cause and damages were not immediately available.
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Redding
Cal
Minersville
Cannonism Shapes Georgia Democratic Primary Outcomes
In Georgia the state primary results show Cannonism influencing victories. In the fifth district William Schley Howard defeats Leonidas Livingston, while in the eighth district S J Tribble leads by four votes amid a contest filed by Howard over Elbert county precinct irregularities. The nine other Georgia delegates are set for renomination and Hoke Smith wins the governorship over incumbent Joseph M Brown by about four thousand votes.
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William Schley
Howard
Livingston
S. J. Tribble
Elbert County
Grand Trunk Wreck Reported in Durand Michigan
A severe Grand Trunk collision in Durand Michigan is reported with frightful wreckage. Details on injuries or rail status were not fully disclosed in the brief OCR snippet.
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Grand Trunk
Durand, Mich
Thirteen Passengers in Ill Fated Sleeper
Car thrown clear of right of way and partially burned two unidentified bodies recovered relief train sent out amid the wreckage of a sleeper train disaster involving thirteen passengers with investigations continuing at the scene as responders work through the night.
Trains Crash Near Durand Leaves Several Dead
Four passengers are killed and many injured when Grand Trunk passenger No. 4 collides with No. 14, the Chicago Montreal train, two miles east of Durand Michigan. Thirteen riders in No. 14 rear sleeper were thrown from the track and partly burned. Two bodies recovered, two burned. A relief train with doctors and Grand Trunk officials heads to the scene as wire communication remains down.
Mayor Gaynor progresses after gunshot wounds
The New York mayor's neck wound shows external healing and throat irritation from internal granulation subsides. He ate heartily, plans full diet tomorrow, and can walk briefly in hospital corridors. No bulletins are issued. A physician consult will set a leave date later this week.
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Associated Press
New York
Gaynor
Strike Is Off
Workers return to duties as negotiations resolve a dispute halting operations. No further details available in the brief, but the resolution ends the walkout and resumes normal workflow.
Logansport Players Strike Over Four-Week Pay Shortfall
Six Logansport players in the Northern State League refused pay for four weeks, disrupting the team but manager Leffert rallied replacements to beat Bluffton. The Whitecaps’ impromptu lineup prevailed in a notable 3 o’clock game as talks continue on keeping Logansport in the league and maintaining the franchise.
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Leffert
Logansport
Sore
Kessling
Ireland
Williams
Zeke Smith
Davis
Lacy
Bluffton
Whitecaps
Muncie
Girl Held As Lyncher In Ethington Lynchings
Mabel McManiway was arrested in Zanesville Ohio and held for Newark authorities in connection with the Ethrington lynching on July 8. A woman in an automobile urged the crowd to pull the man higher, shouting from a seat in the car.
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Associated Press
Zanesville
Ohio
Mabel McManiway
Newark
Ethrington
Pastor a Thief Arrest Shocks Ohio Church
Associated Press report from St. Louis dated August 24 states Rev. August A Haberich pastor of a German Lutheran church in Middleburg Ohio is accused of stealing seventeen watches and $18 from students. Police recovered items and the case awaits further legal action.
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Associated. Press
St. Louis
August A. Haberich
Middleburg
Ohio
Cummins Pushes Nation-Wide Primary Law Idea
Senator Albert B. Cummins announced plans to introduce a senate bill for a nationwide primary law. He cited the presidential nominating process as unfair when delegates from states with little or no votes determine the ticket after a party convention. The recent Republican state convention endorsed a national primary plank.
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Associated Press
Des Moines
Towa
Albert B. Cummins
Senate
Roosevelt Ramps Up Bid as Old Guard Fights Back
Theodore Roosevelt declares war on New York’s Republican old guard and plans more speaking dates. He aims to push his Davenport endorsement and remains determined despite mixed support from friends and the party. Vice President Sherman declines to comment as Roosevelt continues westward travels from Utica toward Herkimer and Syracuse.
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Utica
N. Y
Theodore ‘Roosevelt
Republican Party
New York State
Roosevelt
Col. Roosevelt
Saratoga
Roosevelt-Hughes
Frederick Davenport
Syracuse
Sherman
Col
Davenport
Douglass
Robinson
Herkimer
An Odd Fast Soccer Play Puts Points On Board
A rapid sequence in a college football game features a fast play that yields several points. The team executes a swift offensive move, scoring and energizing the crowd as the drive concludes.
Two City Golfers Qualify in Indiana Championship Round
High winds marked qualifying for the Indiana Golf Association state championship at the local course. Notable locals Logansport’s M B Lairy and Claude Wise qualified with 92 and 93 respectively, while Diddel led with 81. Ed Waters Wiler and Mandel advanced to consolation with scores of 97 99 and 99.
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Ed Waters
Wiler
Mandel
Baxter
Indianapolis
Diddel
Art Osborne
Marion
Oliver
Tucker
Parry
Cox
Colburn
Peters
Reisner
Wilber
Raugh
Sweezy
Gibbs
Reed
Martin
Spangler
Wilson
Wright
Baker
Schmidt
Stewart
Thompson
Larry
Snider
Gartland
Wise
Hibbard
Hall
Stevenson
Dow
Boucher
Clements
Braffet
Francis
Waters
Kinney
McNeely
Bond
McNaughton
McElwain
Petera
Mossler
McMurtrie
Donaldson
Wilér
EB. W. Shirk
New Technical Training School Planned at International Hotel
A Pittsburgh committee reported plans for converting the International Hotel into a technical training school. The project aims to provide specialized hospitality and related skill instruction as part of a broader effort to support workforce development.
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Associated Press
Pittsburg
The
International
Taft Campaign Plans Revealed In Beverly Visit
Beverly Massachusetts reports Secretary Loudenslager of the Republican campaign committee meeting the president to discuss the coming campaign. A campaign letter from Taft will likely be released in New York on September 5. Taft plans a weekend visit to Secretary MacVeagh in Dublin New Hampshire before returning to Beverly.
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Beverly
Taft
Macveagh
Associated Press
Mass
H. C. Loudenslager
New Jersey
Republican Congressional Campaign Committee
Loudenslager
Sherman
New York
Million Dollar Chilocco School Land Grab Probe
Pawhuska Oklahoma August 24 a congressional committee investigating Indian land contracts heard a claim that land grabbers sought to seize the Chilocco Indian school a one million dollar government institution with 8000 acres of land valued at 400000 for the land and 600000 for the stone buildings. The panel arrived after a seventy mile automobile ride from Arkansas City Kansas and will begin examining contracts with Osage Indians tomorrow.
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Chilocco
Oklahoma
Kansas State Line
Congres
Arkansas City
Kan
Southwest coal operators and miners inch toward talks
It appears probable tonight that coal operators and miners in the southwest will resume negotiations for settlement of the coal strike. After the Indianapolis convention closed, representatives of the southwestern miners pressed for resumption of talks and the operators’ committee sent a communication agreeing to pay the full Cincinnati increase if negotiations are held where talks broke off, signaling a further concession.
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Associated Press
Kansas City
Southwest
Indianapolis
Southwestern
Cincinnati
Left in Darkness at Plant Streets Light Trouble
A brief notice reports electrical outage at the plant area leaving nearby streets without lighting. Officials investigate cause and coordinate repairs to restore power to affected neighborhoods and facilities.
Roosevelt and Kermit praised as keen field companions
Oswego naturalist Loring reports from Roosevelt African Expedition and praises Colonel Roosevelt and his son Kermit as skilled, brave field companions. He notes dangers faced, hunting ethics, and the pair’s calm accuracy under pressure amid peril and loss.
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