Oregon and Washington Fight Rocky Point Forest Fire
Reports from Oregon and Washington describe widespread forest fires displacing about 60 people in Springwater and destroying churches schools and halls. The McIntyre store post office and hay were burned near Salmon River, while refueling and transport lines suffer disruption from stressed routes and advancing flames.
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Oregon City
Ore
Springwater
Rocky Point
Clackamas
Salmon River
McIntyre Place
Assault with a dangerous weapon in police court
John Porter faced charges of assault with a dangerous weapon after he drew a knife and stabbed Patrick Coleman’s peace maker James MacSorley. Bail set at 600 dollars, with an extra hundred for drunkenness, Porter jailed after the court appearance.
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John Porter
Patrick Coleman
Colburn Street
W. A. Hogan
Porter
James MacSorley
Coleman House
Coleman
McSorley
James Leary
Boyle
Hadley
Benjamin Bernstein
Daniel McGlinchey
Central
Charles Streets
McGlinchey
Bernstein
St. John's Hospital
Patrick McManus
McShane
Carata
Chey
Welch
Asault
Pattery
George Bissonnette
Samuel Beott
Dodge Appears in Fight for 3rd District Nomination
Worcester and Sept. Rufus B. Dodge former city mayor enters the Republican race for the 3d district nomination. He will oppose State Senator David Manning at caucuses for the chance to challenge Democratic incumbent John R. Thayer. Delegates favorable to Dodge were filed at Republican headquarters just before the deadline. The contest is expected to be vigorous but not as fierce as past ante caucus battles in the district.
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Worcester
Rufus B. Dodge
David Manning
John R. Thayer
Dodge
Congress
Mets
Messrs
Manning
Shaw plans 4 million relief via treasury bonds
Secretary Shaw announced a plan to release about 4 million dollars of treasury holdings by designating banks with free or unpledged bonds as temporary repositories. He aims to avoid market purchases at a premium and to boost circulation. The moves come amid heavy customs receipts and a rising treasurer cash balance, with protective steps for potential emergencies.
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Washington
Shaw
Treasury
United States
Tony
New York
Suicide at Essex Street Hardware Store
Alfred E. Boucher aged 27 shot himself in H. J. Stanchfield's hardware store on Essex street after selecting a 38 caliber revolver and cartridges. He died instantly. police report his wife and child are missing from their home at 59 Haverhill street in Lawrence.
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Lawrence
Alfred E. Boucher
H. J. Stanchfield
Essex Street
Haverhill Street
Knight in Somerville Case Tied to Accomplice in Larceny
Boston September 13 The latest probe into officer John G Knight of Somerville held on two counts of larceny by the Middlesex grand jury suggests an accomplice case. Investigators note heavy stolen items likely required more than one man and possibly a wagon. Knight described his patrol movements and visits while on duty leading to the inquiry.
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Boston
John G. Knight
Somerville
Middlesex Grand Jury
Jackson Caldwell
Union Square
Windham Road
Knight
Confession in Library Cash Drawer Theft
A patrolman named John Knight admits to stealing money from a library cash drawer after his movements matched an officer's report. The chief questions motive and amount, Knight replying the devil possessed him and that he took varying sums, starting with a quarter.
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John
Knight
Middlesex North Fair Dampens Exhibits and Races
Rain halted early fair activities at the Middlesex North Fair today. Exhibitors at the grounds faced damp conditions, affecting the noon horse show and the afternoon bicycle and motor races, casting a gloomy outlook for outdoor features.
Gen Wheeler Hero of American Liner
General Joseph Wheeler and his two daughters were aboard the Philadelphia arriving from Southampton and Cherbourg. The ship carried returning tourists and scarce cabin space. some Belegenland passengers joined after repairs in Halifax. Wheeler asked to climb the crow’s nest and was allowed to ascend with Captain Mills.
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New York
American Line
Philadelphia
Southampton
Cherbourg
Belegenland
Halifax
Joseph Wheeler
Wheel
Mills
Capt. Mills
Volcano Kilauea Lake of Fire Rising Report
Honolulu dispatch reports continuing unusual Kilauea activity with the lake of fire said to be rising. A second note mentions Kittredge & Co at 208 Central Street supplying artists with studio essentials.
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Honolulu
San Francisco
Kilauea
Kittredge & Co
Central Street
Mighty railroad alliance to dominate eastern trades
Prominent Cleveland report outlines a proposed alliance between Vanderbilt interests and the Pennsylvania system. The plan covers vast territories from Chicago to the Atlantic coast, aiming to control transport, coal and grain trade, with oversight by only the Interstate Commerce Commission. Included roads are New York Central, Pennsylvania, Baltimore and Ohio, Chesapeake and Ohio, Norfolk and Western, and others.
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Cleveland, O
Eastern Illinois
Vanderbilt
Pennsylvania
Vanderbilts
Goulds
Grand Trunk Railroad
W. K. Vanderbilt
Cas- Fatt
Pennsylvania Railroad
New York
Chicago
St. Louis
Great Lakes
Ohio River
Potomac River
Atlantic Coast
Inter-State Commerce Commission
New York Central
Baltimore & Ohio
Chesapeake & Ohio
Norfolk & Western
Philadelphia & Reading
Lake Shore
Big Four
Michigan Central
Nickel Plate
Boston & Albany
Southwestern
Pere Marquette
Hocking Valley
Lake Erie & Western
Farewell Reception for John Baer in Minneapolis
The Minneapolis Christian Endeavor union saluted John Willis Baer, longtime secretary of the World’s Christian Endeavor, on his farewell tour ending soon after 12 years in service. The event highlighted the group’s 21 years of activity and urged Endeavorers to engage in upcoming primaries. Baer received a sterling silver loving cup as a sendoff keepsake.
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Minneapolis
Minn
Minneapolis Christian Endeavor Union
John Willis Baer
Christian Endeavor Union
Christian Endeavor
Baer
Twin Cities
Minnapolis
St. Paul
Chicago
Presbyterian Home Missions
Christian Endeavorers
As tor heiress Gwendoline to be buried at Hedsor church
London reports that Gwendoline Waldorf Astor the 9 year old daughter of William Waldorf Astor who died of consumption yesterday will be interred in the churchyard at Hedsor near Cliveden rather than in New York.
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London
Gwendoline
William Waldorf Astor
Clivedon
New York
Hedsor
Cliveden
Ayer's Hair Vigor Promises Nourishing Hair Care
An old style promotion claims hair will stop falling when fed by Ayer's Hair Vigor. The short copy suggests nourishment for the hair and links the product to improved health of the scalp and strands.
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Ayer
Political caucuses and campaigns in local districts
A meeting for Joseph A. Legare occurred at 145 Cross Street last night. E. D. Shadduck seeks the 26th district representative seat. William Trull Sheppard’s candidacy for the 27th Middlesex district Republican nomination was discussed at a Ward 5 gathering. Law rence Democrats claim city enthusiasm masks broader votes. The Lawrence Eagle notes caucuses faced low turnout. A potential shake-up looms in the Democratic city committee after a factional defeat. The Fifth District Republican congressional committee will convene at the Merrimack House next Tuesday at 2 p.m.
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Joseph A. Legare
Cross Street
Ward
William Trull Sheppard
Middlesex
Lawrence
Fifth Congressional District
Lawrence Eagle
Bruce
Fifth District
Republican Congressional Committee
Merrimack House
Conference ends with no clear read on mine strike
Harrisburg, Sept. 13 The two hour and half meeting between Gov Stone and President Mitchell of the United Mine Workers closed at 4 39 am with a non committal statement from Stone. Mitchell Nichols Fahy Duffy Flinn Richardson McMullin and others kept silent as to outcome. It is believed Stone and colleagues presented a proposal likely to end the hard coal field dispute. The gathering followed a New York visit by Stone Flinn Elkin McMullin and Widener after a Morgan call.
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Harrisburg
Gov. Stone
Mitchell
United Mine Workers of America
Wm. Flinn
Pittsburg
Allegheny County
M. K. McMullin
Col
W. F. Richardson
State Arsenal
National Guard
Flinn
Messrs
Duffy
Fahy
Pennsylvania Railroad
Wilkesbarre
Nichols
Senator Flinn
Elkin
Mr. McMullin
P. A. B. Widener
Philadelphia
New York
Widener
J. P. Morgan
New Hospital Burned In Plymouth Incident
A recently donated hospital in Plymouth, presented by Eben D. Jordan of Boston, was badly damaged by fire before dawn. No patients were housed as the facility was not yet dedicated. Fire started in the operating area and spread to the northern wing, destroying operating room furniture. firefighters saved the southern wards and roof.
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Plymouth
Eben D. Jordan
Boston
Phinney
Jubez Corner
Charles H. Wilson
Jordan
Wilson
Allen Danforth
Cold wave pushes east with frost across plains
Washington reports cool weather has reached the Appalachians with temperatures 10 to 22 degrees below normal. The frost line spans Iowa to Northwestern Kansas, light frosts in Ohio valley and Northern Arkansas. Rains cover the west gulf states to northeast, with local showers in the upper lake region and fair conditions elsewhere. Atlantic coast storm warnings from breakwater to Eastport.
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Washington
Appalachians
Iowa
Kansas
Ohio Valley
Arkansas
West Gulf States
Upper Lake
Atlantic
Eastport
Pension changes after Aug 25 issue noted in states
Washington report outlines Tillowing pension changes with names and amounts from Massachusetts. Wim H Thomas of Gloucester receives $6 for War with Spain. Chas Hubbard Webster gets $8, Frederick D Chase $10, Justice Stearns of Lynn $24, Nevinson Stone Marlborough $24, Iralah BH Linnell Hyannis $10, with increases and re issues.
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Washington
Massachusetts
Wim
H. Thomas
Gloucester
Spain
Chas
Hubbard Webster
Frederick D. Chase
Cottage City
Justice
Stearns
Lynn
Nevinson Stone
Marlborough
Iralah BH. Linnell
Hyannis
Crocker Recovers Health After Blood Poisoning
London Sept 13 George Crocker the California capitalist is slowly recovering here from a blood poisoning that began two weeks ago after an ulcerated tooth. It is hoped that all danger is past.
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London
George Crocker
Driftwood Blaze Sample Offered by Thompson Hardware
The Thompson Hardware company offers samples of Driftwood Blaze to achieve a beautiful driftwood effect in fireplaces. Call to request a sample and see how this product can enhance living spaces.
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Thompson Hardware Company
Reform urged for China's finances and looming far east crash
Gen. T S Sharrets US commissioner warns in San Francisco that China's financial reforms are urgent and current midlevel officials skim about 10 percent of revenue. He says the nation faces bankruptcy and potential division among world powers within a decade unless reform occurs. He predicts China may sign a new tariff soon, while noting a British treaty would have harmed US trade. Maj Gen Creach heads to Beijing to discuss restoring the Chi Li segment of the Pekin New-Chwang line to Chinese control.
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San Francisco
Orient
T. S. Sharrets
U. S
China
Washington
Far East
Mr. Sharretts
Tien Tsin
Creach
Pekin
New Chwang
Boy loses thumb at Middlesex mill card machine
William McNamara, a Gorham street resident and Middlesex mills worker, caught his left hand in a card machine this morning. The thumb was torn off and four fingers badly lacerated. Ambulance carried him to Lowell hospital.
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William McNamara
Gorham Street
Middlesex Mills
Lowell Hospital
Oregon Redeemed to Sail for San Francisco and China
The battle ship Oregon commanded by Captain Burwell will sail from Seattle for San Francisco today for orders with the expectation she will be sent to China. She has been at Puget Sound navy yard for more than a year undergoing repairs including a nearly new bottom and deck at a cost around $100,000 after running upon rocks in the Oriental seas.
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Seattle
Wash
Oregon
Burwell
San Francisco
China
Puget Sound Navy Yard
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