Heat Wave Grips Midwest and Southwest with Fatalities
Extreme heat across the East of the Rockies causes dangerous conditions from Kansas City to Oklahoma. Eight deaths occur in Kansas City as thermometers reach 113 in McAlester and over 100 in several cities. Oklahoma reports excessive heat with temperatures around 111 to 106 in multiple locations.
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Kansas City
Kansas
Missouri
Oklahoma
McAlester
Ardmore
Vinita
Oklahoma City
Guthrie
Tulsa
New York Completes Record August Rainfall
New York ended a two day downpour that broke August rainfall records with an official total of 5.15 inches.
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New York
Storm Knocks Out Charleston Telegraph Wires
A fierce wind and rain storm in Charleston yesterday disrupted all telegraph lines into the city leaving only long distance telephone service for outside communication. No loss of life is reported.
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Charleston
S. C
Fort Worth Ends Heat Record Stormy August Day
Fort Worth Texas yesterday saw record heat as the Weather Bureau thermometer hit 111 degrees and street thermometers reached 120 degrees marking the hottest day in the city’s history.
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Fort Worth
Tex
Weather Bureau
Five Die More During Heat Wave in St Louis
Five deaths were logged in St Louis amid continuing high heat. Three victims were previously prostrated as the day reached a maximum of 89 degrees.
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St. Louis
Three Deaths Reported From Heat in Norfolk Area
The hot weather killed three people in Norfolk and surrounding areas last night, authorities said. The fatalities occurred as temperatures rose and residents faced dangerous conditions in the region.
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Norfolk
Norfolk, Neb
Robbers Bind Watchman At Dornbecher Factory Heist
In Portland on August 19 the Dornbecher Manufacturing Company suffered a failed safecracking attempt. Four masked burglars seized E. R. Mickley in the fireroom, damaged the safe with three charges of nitro glycerine, and fired at the returning switch engine crew. the band fled, leaving nitro glycerine and tools behind.
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Portland
Dornbecher Manufacturing Company
E. R. Mickley
Mickley
Duke of Abruzzi to Wed Miss Katherine Elkins
Rumors from Rome claim royal objections to the marriage have cleared. The Duke of Abruzzi and Miss Katherine Elkins of West Virginia may wed after his Himalaya expedition returns. United States Senator Elkins has denied prior plans of marriage to his daughter.
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Miss Elkins
Rome
Duke of
Abruzzi
Katherine Elkins
West Virginia
Himalayas
United States
Elkins
Powers Warn Crete Over Flag Removal Move
Foreign consuls representing the international squadron in Canea Crete notified the Cretan government that the Greek flag would be hauled down today and warned that irreparable consequences will follow any attack on a landing party. The authorities appealed to the people to avoid obstructing the powers action.
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Canea
Crete
Canea Hay
Regulars quit Port William as railway constables take charge
Aug 19 report from Fort William notes regular troops departed Port William barracks. Thirty armed Canadian Pacific railway constables replace them to maintain order while five hundred dock workers continue their shift on the docks.
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Fort William
Winnipeg
Port William
Canadian Pacific Railway
Dry farming marvel yields eighty bushels per acre
Caldwell Montana August 20 F F Irvine member of the Montana board of control and Dry Farming congress leader harvested 40 acres of wheat averaging about 80 bushels per acre on sod ground planted in September and plowed in May and June The crop attracts many visitors as proof of dry farming principles and a sample will be sent to Billings for the congress October 26 27 28
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Irvine
John T. Burns
Dry Farming Congress
Billings
Montana
Wind Against Wellman Near Spitzbergen North Pole Quest
A dispatch from Walter Wellman's Arctic expedition at Spitzbergen reports a north gale abated and the airship Thalia prepared for launch to search for the North Pole. Wind strengthened again at 6 am, and Wellman ordered the airship returned to the shed for better weather.
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Hammerfest
Norway
Walter Wellman
Spitzbergen
Canadian Pacific Discovers Fraud Conspiracy
The legal department of the Canadian Pacific railway reports a large fraud scheme against multiple corporations. Claimants allegedly operate a formal organization with branches in Chicago Toronto Vancouver and more. Three arrests have been made and others promised.
Yoakum Sees Broad Improvement Across Rail Line
B F Yoakum chairman of the Rock Island railway executive committee touring the West reports good business conditions. He notes cotton in good shape though some areas need rain and corn crops hurt in parts of the state but overall more corn expected due to higher acreage.
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Yoakum
Oklahoma City
Okla
B. F. Yoakum
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railway
Ocean Drops in Acapulco After Monday Quakes
Delayed dispatch from Acapulco reports three severe earthquake shocks felt Monday in Mexico. Ocean fell far below normal and the shoreline beach was smeared for about 30 feet. Residents remain outdoors awaiting aftershocks, with Washington Observatory readings aiding the assessment.
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Mexico City
Acapulco
Washington Observatory
Quake Tale Exaggerated Says Panama Steamer Report
Passengers arriving from Mexican ports aboard the Panama steamer Acapulco say wire reports of the July 29 30 31 earthquake greatly overestimate deaths. They report only two people killed at Acapulco with many narrowly escaping injury.
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San Francisco
Panama
Acapulco
Thi
Freemen's Aid selects new Rust University president
The Freemen's Aid society's executive board in Cincinnati elects Rev. J. F. Decking as president of Rust University in Holly Springs, Mississippi. The post was created after the abrupt resignation of Dr. F C English of Cincinnati who said he was threatened by a mob at Ethel Mississippi for shaking hands with a colored presiding elder.
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Cincinnati
Freemen’s Aid Society
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
J. F. Decking
Rust University
Holly Springs
Misa
F. C. English
Ethel, Miss
Moors Cut Telegraph Wires Isolating Spanish Garrison
Advices from Penon de la Gomera report the Moors again severed telegraph lines isolating the Spanish garrison. Bombardment remains constant with numerous casualties. Kabylis mobilize near Alhucemas preparing to march on Melilla.
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Madrid
Penon de la Gomera
Morocco
Alhucemas
Melilla
Steamer Nilhau Wrecked Off Molokai Shore
The 600 ton steamer Nilhau ran ashore on Molokai and was abandoned by crew. It likely will be a total loss as the Claudine hurries to the scene to attempt salvage.
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Honolulu
Nilhau
Molokai
Claudine
Correspondence Study Expands at University of Oregon
The University of Oregon announces the second year of its correspondence study department with over 950 students enrolled statewide. Dr. Herman Burr Leonard will oversee all correspondence work with Mazelle Hair assisting and L. R. Alderman directing field operations. Plans call for courses across mathematics English literature English composition botany history education economics mechanical drawing and physics and an enrollment of 500 is expected.
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University of Oregon
Eugene
Herman Burr Leonard
Mise Mazelle Hair
L. R. Alderman
Huge Farm Profit Report For Albany Area Farmer
Albany resident A C Armstrong farming near Plainview and Albany shows a total profit potential of about 4500 from 120 acres of vetch seed plus 400 acres overall. He expects 6000 revenue on 400 acres with 600 annual rent, and 200 acres in spring oats promising additional returns. Other Linn county farmers and Willamette valley crops are strong this year.
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Albany
A. C. Armstrong
Plainview
Linn County
Willamette Valley
Armstrong
Votch
Parker Bros
Armatrong
Vetch
Last Modoc Bond Paid to Charles Sherlock
The Oregon state treasurer paid the last Modoc war bond to Charles Sherlock of Southern Oregon. He received 113.47 dollars, composed of 75.90 face value plus 27.62 in interest coupons and 10.05 interest. The bonds were issued under an 1874 act, matured 1880, with interest ceased 1881.
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Salem
Charles Sherlock
Oregon
Sherlock
Corvallis Rail Link Opens Timber and Grain Route
The Corvallis and Alsea railroad extends 25 miles through Benton county connecting Corvallis and Monroe. It taps a timber belt with three billion feet of standing timber and adds a 150000 foot capacity sawmill site. Community funding of $3000 aided the project benefiting local agriculture and shipments.
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Corvallis
Corvallis & Alsea
Monroe
H. C. Carver
Benton County
Mon- Toe
New Factory for Salem
James H. Gleason and L. W. Gleason of Kansas seek a bonus from the Salem board of trade for a clothing glove and mitten factory. Promoters claim $3,500 to $4,000 in machinery and capital ready to install. They request a donated site and a 26 by 100 foot building from Salem business men.
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Salem
James H
L. W. Gleason
Kansas
Board of Trade
Sumpter Valley Railroad Pushes 17 Mile Extension to Prairie City
About 300 workers are advancing a 17 mile railroad extension over a mountain range toward Prairie City in the John Day Valley. Baker City businessmen plan to send a large delegation to the John Day country if trains run on Thanksgiving Day.
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Baker City
Prairie City
John Day Valley
Sumpter Valley Railroad Company
Baker
John Day Country
Plums and huckleberries plentiful in Blue Mountains
The Blue mountains fruit season shows abundant huckleberries with no large local migration to higher hills. Berries grow widely throughout the range and Kamela, the rail line's highest point, is famed for large quantities and big berries.
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Pendleton
Blue Mountains
Hilla
Kamela
Oil Well Progress at Hess Place Depth Reaches 470 Feet
Excellent progress reported at Hess place on Young's river with oil bore reaching 470 feet. A strong gas flow was found slightly above 400 feet, continuing as drilling proceeds toward 600 feet unless oil is struck earlier.
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Astoria
Hess Place
Young’s River
Mount Hood Railroad Faces Hearing On Freight Rates
The Mount Hood railroad appeared before the railroad commission with commissioners Aitch eson and Campbell in attendance. A complaint over high freight charges was aired. The line’s prior exemption due to short length may end after its recent extension bringing it under regulatory supervision.
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Mount Hood Road
Hood River
Mount Hood Railroad
Railroad Commission
Aitcheson and
Campbell
State Railroad Commission
Cottage Grove Threshing Yields Strong Across Area
Cottage Grove reports threshing in full force with yields surpassing expectations. A field owned by Felix Currin, four and a half miles east, has sustained cropping for 55 years and is expected to produce 30 bushels per acre of wheat. Other farmers anticipate similar averages.
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Cottage Grove
Felix Currin
American Mining Congress Delegates Named by Salem
Governor Benson will appoint 10 delegates from the state to the American Mining Congress meeting in Goldfield Nevada from September 27 to October 2.
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American Mining Congress
Salem
Benson
Goldfield
Nev
Salem Congressman Hawley Returns Home After Session
Salem congressman Willie C Hawley of the First district has returned to his home in Salem. He expressed pleasure at returning to his state after the long special session and said the time was well spent.
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Salem
Willie C. Hawley
Firat
Portland Markets Report Imitates Grain and Livestock Prices
Commodity price list shows Wheat varieties ranging from 86 to 92 cents, Barley at $36 per ton, Oats near 28 cents per unit, and Timothy hay around $12 to $18 per ton. Includes Butter at various creameries, Eggs per dozen, Poultry prices, Pork and Veal quotes, Fruits and vegetables with multiple per box or per crate figures, Hops by year, Wool and Mohair values, and Cattle and Hog price ranges for steers, cows, calves, and sheep.
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Oregon
Mt Baker vents show sulfur fumes even after quake
Secretary John A. Lee reports Mazamas observations of vents in Mount Baker crater with active vapor and sulfur deposits. He notes mainly steam from overheated rocks but admits gases can be overpowering at times. The east vent is most active, while the west vent shows only frost cracks.
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Bellingham
Wash
Mount Baker
John A. Lee
Lee
Harriman to Gain Control of New York Central Lines
Reported move signals the end of Vanderbilt influence in the New York Central system. Edward H. Harriman and allies allegedly secure an option on about 60 million dollars of Central stock at 150 dollars per share, potentially giving absolute control over the company and influence over related routes including the West Shore.
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New York
Vanderbilts
New York Central
Edward H. Harriman
Harriman
Vanderbilt
Union Pacific Road
Germans Attack American Bankers Over Hayti Railroad Plan
From Port au Prince a German driven campaign targets American bankers negotiating a Hayti railroad. German newspapers push anti US annexation predictions and defend their monopoly over Hayti commerce as fears rise the railway would end their grip.
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Paris
Port Au Prince
Hayti
Germany
United States
Navy to Detach Inquirers as Kavanuagh Case Proceeds
Vallejo August 18 The Navy department has not issued orders detaching Commander H O Stickney and Lieutenant J O Fisher from the board of inquiry into alleged inefficiency against Edward Kavanuagh. It is expected the South Dakota will return to Mare Island to complete the inquiry after its Seattle voyage.
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Vallejo
Cal
Navy Department
South Dakota
H. O. Stickney
J. O. Fisher
Board of Inquiry
Edward Kavanaugh
Seattle
Mare Island
Counterfeiting Ring Tied to Italy Suspect in Custody
Philadelphia Aug 18 secret service operators say Giuseppe Spica of New York is in league with counterfeiters whose plant in Italy makes American silver certificates. He was held on $2,000 bail for the September grand jury.
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Philadelphia
Gisseppe Spica
New York
Secret Service
Spica
Italy
Record Heat Tops Nebraska Cruel August Heat
Lincoln Nebraska reports record local heat with a July breeze that rose to 108 degrees yesterday. No rain in two weeks worsens suffering and threatens crops as the drought damages the corn in the region.
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Nebraska
Lincoln
Neb
Weather Bureau
Floods wash out Colorado railway lines strand tourists
Denver reports heavy floods in the Arkansas River valley washing out tracks and suspending rail service. Rail lines of the Denver & Rio Grande and Colorado Midland blocked from Canon City to Salida with 46 miles of track washed out. Main line traffic expected to resume after about a week as surrounding towns face rising flood waters and levee breaches.
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Denver
Arka
Canon City
Denver & Grande
Colorado Midland
Neores
Tourlete
Ebb
Salida
Grand Junction
Points
Points. the Magnificent Royal Gorge
Arkansas River
Canyon
Pueblo
Asylum Grounds
Anly
Asylum
Rio Grande State
New Geyser Rises Near Fountain Geyser at Mammoth
At Mammoth Hot Springs Wyoming a new geyser erupted about 100 feet north of the Fountain geyser and reached 150 to 200 feet. It shoots water and steam at intervals of five to six hours, lasting about an hour. The new crater resembles the great Fountain geyser in water force, though its plume rises higher.
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Mammoth Hot Springs
Yellows Park
Wyo
Fountain Hotel
Yellowstone
Tel
WAP STRIKERS GUILTY IN HONOLULU CRIMINAL CONSPIRACY VERDICT
After six hours the jury found four Japanese strike leaders guilty of criminal conspiracy. Defendants include Makino president of the Higher Wage association and Boga editor of the Jiji, with Negoro and another editor as assistant editors. Police seized their offices on August 14, uncovering evidence of a broad movement by Japanese workers on Hawaiian sugar plantations.
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Honolulu
Pres Makino
Boga
Jiji
Negoro
Jiji and Higher Wage Association
Clemenceau Plans Editorial Post After Resigning
Paris reports former French premier Clemenceau will join a major Paris daily in an editorial role after his resignation amid cabinet disputes. The ex journalist, who rose to fame in journalism, is said to travel to Africa before assuming new duties.
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Clemenceau
Paris
M. Cle
France
Africa
City Sliding Into River Indus Threatens Homes
The Indus riverbank is eroding steadily with up to 100 feet of riverfront loss daily. Homes and mansions are being swept away as encroachment continues, leaving Khan and the pope as distant, fading references in a gripping saga of erosion.
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Khan
Pope
Indu
Unclear Dispatches Report Attempted Death in Rome
A fragmented August dispatch from Rome notes a recent attempt by an individual to take their own life. the report provides few readable specifics beyond the act and location.
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Wizard of Wall Street
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