Forest Fire Threatens Northwest Toll Rises Across States
A vast Pacific Northwest forest fire surge endangers hundreds with 190 missing and 200 injured as towns like Bryson Montana Lolo Idaho Deborgin Haughan Montana Walace Idaho endure destruction. Coeur d Alene district and eastern Oregon burn while several blazes threaten Crater Lake region and Umpqua Valley amid mass evacuations.
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Spokane
Wash
Pacific Northwest
Bryson
Mont
Lolo
Idaho
Deborgin
Haughan
Walace
St. Regis
Montana
Washington
Oregon
Coeur D'Alene
Baker City
la Grange
Umpqua Valley
Crater Lake Reserve
Mount McLaughlin
Fire reaches Kehoe Reserve prompts U S troop relief
District Forester Olmstead at San Francisco requests troops to battle a new forest fire in the Kehoe National Forest on the Sierra West slope. The War Department is sending three infantry companies from Presidio to support forces amid strong winds. Newport Washington faces serious fire danger with several outskirts buildings burned and residents fleeing. Officials question why state troops have not been mobilized for scouts and patrols.
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Washington, D. C
Forest Service
Forester
Olmsted
Kehoe
Newport
Wash
Fires Rages Across Missoula and Coeur d Alene Districts
A district forester report details widespread forest fires in the Missoula Montana and Coeur d Alene Idaho regions with 33 known firefighter deaths and many injuries. Towns between St Regis and Balter burned as winds kept fires spreading. crews abandon tools to save lives. Oregon militia offered for aid, martial law possible to protect communities.
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Washington, D. C
Missoula
Mont
Coeur D'Alene
Idaho
Filcox
Potter
Lolo
St. Regis
Balter
Gallatin
Bear Tooth
Yellowstone National Park
Troy
Fisher River
Yakt
Upper Fisher
Yacht
Pipe Creek
Forestry Bureau
Bowerman
Oregon
Y M G A Plans Big Fall Work in Richmond Building
The Y M C A committeemen and officers in Richmond plan expanded fall activities in the new building. With 1 500 members enrolled and 2 080 capacity, a waiting list is expected after October. Night classes cover arithmetic, English, penmanship, bookkeeping, and trades. new lockers and programs for men and boys are added.
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Cear
Richmond
Thictien
Feu
South
Grea
Grace
Seventh Streets
Helen Miller Goul
Association
Citizens of
Young Men's Christian Association
Great New
Extradition Sought for J C S Nevels in Diamond Ring Theft
Governor Mann issued a requisition for the extradition of J C S Nevels from Illinois to Virginia. Nevels, jailed in Chicago, faces larceny charges for stealing a $400 ring from F and J Jacobs in Norfolk and alleged forgeries totaling $14,000. W P Ford Norfolk detective chief names the agent to bring him back.
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Richmond
Mann
Ilinois
J. S. Nevels
Norfolk
F. & J. Jacobs
Chicago
Virginia
Nevels
Nansemond County
W. P. Ford
Norfolk Delegates Prepare for Builders Convention Outing
Norfolk VA special reports Richmond, Baltimore and Washington builders delegations will attend a Norfolk convention. The program includes an automobile tour, harbor sail, cement plant tour, winery inspection, a ball game at Lafayette Field, and an evening banquet with naval post band entertainment.
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Norfolk
Richmond
Baltimore
Washington
Norfolk Exchange
City of Norfolk
Memphis
Harbor
Navy Guard
American Cement Corporation
Poindexter
Garrett's Winery
Lafayette Field
Builders’ Exchange
Maryland
Virginia
Naval Post
Ball
Oystermen Rally Against Wiley Law in Washington
Washington oystermen and dealers led by J C Knapp of Chicago push a petition in Congress to suspend Wiley's law barring transferring oysters to fresh water for fattening. Local oystermen explain "floating" as moving oysters to fresh water to fatten them, a practice they say harms quality.
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Washington
D. C
Washington Deal Ts
Hotel Johnson
Congress
Chicago
Wiley
Esau L. Johnson
Chesapeake Bay
Roosevelt at Picing Today at Utica Picnic
Colonel Roosevelt to attend union picnic of Herkimer County Grangers and Oneida County Grand Army veterans at Summit Park reached 4 30. He will deliver his first formal speech since jungle return, hold a reception, then travel by auto to Henderson House in Herkimer county to stay with Douglas Robinson before a 5000 mile speech tour starting tomorrow.
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Utica
N. Y
Roosevelt
Herkimer County
Grand Army
Oneida County
Summit Park
United States
Henderson House
Herkimere Unity
Iman
Douglas Robinson
Suffolk Census Shows Population Growth Ahead
The Norfolk Ledger-Dispatch notes Suffolk's 6 784 residents from a council led census, an increase of 1 957 in ten years. While not ideal to supporters, the town’s transport links and industry suggest continued growth, with a possible stronger US census return and optimism for the next decade.
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Suffolk
United States
Norfolk Ledger-Dispatch
Estrada Victory Triggers Managua Turmoil and U.S. Response
News from Washington reports Jean J. Estrada has captured Managua and becomes Nicaragua’s president signaling restoration talks with the United States. Rioting mounts as mobs clash with police while the US consulate is guarded and marines may be deployed if needed.
Nicaraguan Capital Managua Reported in Estrada Seizure
Washington reports confirm Managua has fallen to Revolutionary forces under General Estrada. Dispatches say Estrada’s entry followed Madriz’s exit and government turnover to Estrada’s brother. Navy says no troop rush request. consular staff status unclear.
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Washington, D. C
Nicaragua
Managua
General Estrada
State Department
Cones Moffatt
Bluefields
General Dios
Estrada
Madriz
Olivares
Navy Department
Perfectly Safe Offer by Walter G Newman
Walter G. Newman, an erratic millionaire from range county and New York City, offered $1,000 for a new cuss word. He claimed he could make the atmosphere of a balmy June day smell whe a sulfur mine without effort.
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Walter G. Newman
Range County
New York City
Charlottesville
Bliging Jordan by W. F. Bryan
George Jordan rebukes Sidney Harlan over Vera and finances. Jordan pressures Sidney to invest $8,000 at 10 percent or risk losing money on a water front farm, arguing for risk and opportunity over caution. The exchange reveals tensions between propriety and speculative venture.
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George Jordan
Sidney Harlan
Vera
Sidney
Jordan
Keep to the Right Drive Instructions
Road rule note instructs drivers to stay right and keep the sidewalk on the right side when stopping. It warns against parking in front of offices stores theaters or hotels and mentions moving a person named Moe to the sidewalk if needed. Penalty for violations is a fine of five to twenty one dollars.
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Mr. Moe
Richmond's New Traffic Rules Enforce Carriage and Auto Flow
The Board of Police Commissioners and City Council enacted new traffic regulations that took effect today. Mounted and bicycle officers instruct public drivers on proper car and team operation, with leniency for first offenses and court penalties for repeated violators. Commissioner Gordon hopes Richmond traffic soon matches Northern cities.
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Richmond
Board of Police Commissioners
Ninth and Main
Crutchfield
Police Department
Douglas Gordon
Looters Shot in Wallace After City Ruins
In Wallace Idaho looters were shot by Twenty fifth United States Infantry troopers while attempting to loot a safe amid the ruins. Troopers chased others from the devastated district and authorities seek a man accused of setting the Whelan building blaze.
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Butte
Mont
Wallace
Idaho
Twenty-fifth United States Infantry
Whelan
Fire Does Not Worry Gaynor at St. Mary's Hospital
A fire near St. Marys Hospital in Hoboken caused excitement as Mayor William J. Gaynor, recovering from a bullet wound, was briefly checked. Firefighters controlled the blaze at 325 Willow Avenue with 3000 onlookers and police reserves present. Gaynor remained calm and cheerfully inquired about the incident.
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Hoboken
N. J
St. Mary's Hospital
William J. Gaynor
New York
James J. Gallagher
Willow Avenue
Gaynor
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Ele City
Forestry Service
Sand Point
van Dyck
Peck
Rhoshone County
J. C.S. Nevels
City
Katherine Elkins
Abruzzi
Italy
George Southall
East Thirteenth Street
Wardhouse
George HM. Black
East Broad Street
Schilling
Virginia Andrews
Ashland Street
William Wohlecker
North Sixth Street
Julian Irington
Norton Street
Vandalis
West Cary Street
Eubank
Picing
Union Layout
Corinto
U.S
Jean J. Estrada
Madris
Koo
Knox
Ncaragua
Sigmed
Juan J. Estrada
New Orleans
Valence
Monaguna
Meo
Maongua Yeeterday
Oosul Olivares
Yorktown
Vicksburg
Ashington
Mena
Entrada
Emiliano Chamorro
Leon
Granada
Zelaya
Harlan
Moe
W. F. Bryan
Benjamin
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