Fernie Fire Kills Scores and Destroys Towns
Fire across British Columbia wipes Fernie and surrounding towns, killing about 170 people and leaving around 6,000 homeless. The blaze, fanned by wind, razed mills, offices, bridges, and residential areas, with mass evacuations to Cranbrook and Michel underway as relief aid pours in from Winnipeg, Spokane, and western cities.
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Associated Press
Fernie
B.C
St Kootenay
Satirda
Orple
Cranbrook
Valley Lumber Company
Canada
Ferniere
Canva
Canadian Pacific
Michel
Culwan
Blairmere
Hormer
Fernies
Winnipeg
Man
Bik River
Fernile
Husmer
Sparwood
Hill River Lumber Company
Western Canada
Coal Company
Fort Steels Brewery
Placce
Old Town
Elk
Becaue
Hosmer
Frink
Chicago
E. W. Steel
Caron
R. C
Elk Lumber Company
E. J. Lynch
St. Paul
John Johnson
Minnesota
Denver
Steel
Peter.j. Scippel
Dubuque
H. D. Campbell
Stillwater
Minn
Aaré
Mr. Steel
Eastern
British Columbia
Hay
Bryan's Acceptance Talk Brings Short Address at Fairview
Fairview Nebraska August 3 William J Bryan plans a brief acceptance speech not expected to cover campaign issues in depth. He notes his speech will be concise with later elaboration in more speeches while reading a large volume of mail. Democratic newspapers report rising contributions to the campaign fund amid favorable political outlook advice.
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Associated Press
Fairview
Lincoln
Neb
Wiliam J. Bryan
T Bs
Bryan
International motor boat cup race heats Huntington Harbor
Bright indications point to a fast inter national motor boat cup race with a 30 mile course at Huntington L I Aug 3. Daimler JH Lord Howard De Walden’s English boat is rumored near 30 knots on the circuit while American boats Dixie L Commodore Hoadley’s Den and U S A show speed potential in the event.
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Associated Press
New York
Huntington
Daimler JH
Lord Howard de Walden
Noel Robbins
Wolsely Siddeley
Duke of Westminster
Dixie
America
Hoadl¢ey
Sheppard
Irene
Riverton’ Yacht Club
N. J
Chicago
Kenwood Country Clubs Grounds
Golden State Limited Wreck Reported Near Tucson
A portion of the west bound Golden State Limited from Chicago on the Rock Island line reportedly derailed today near Tucson Arizona. No further details on injuries or causes are provided in the dispatch.
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Tucson
Ariz
Golden
Battleship Sent to Venezuela as Venezuela-Netherlands Dispute Grows
Aug 3 dispatch notes Venezuela and the Netherlands drifting toward a broader stand off. The Dutch government orders the battleship Jacob van Heemskerk to Curacao as tension remains high after the expulsion of Me des Rees following disputed comments about President Castro.
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The
Hague
Venezuela
Netherlands
Heem
Ue Netherland
Agate
Me Des Rees
Castro
Cagby
Grain Prices Soar On Heat and Rust Fears
Wheat and corn prices jumped at the opening amid heat across the corn belt and reports of Black Rust from the northwest. May and December futures rose as high as 3 cents for wheat and around 24 cents for corn, with September and December positions testing new highs.
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Exicg
Associated Press
Chicago
Corn
Dakotas
Minnesota
Board of Trade
Northwest
Minneapolis
Ilinets
Cloudbursts in Nevada Sink Livestock Timber
A cloudburst near Steamboat Springs Nevada swept away livestock logs and timber and destroyed a ranch. In the Spanish Cove area several people were swept by flood waters but survived after desperate battles. Ross and James Burke were severely hurt in the incident.
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Associated Press
Reno
Nev
Ywerdl
Spanish Covan
Steamboat ‘Springs
Ross
James Burke
Noted Architect Hurt In Detroit Car Crash
Detroit Aug 8 L T Burnham a Chicago architect was badly injured when thrown from a Fourteenth street car and remains in critical condition at Grace hospital. His brother D H Burnham, also a Chicago architect, designed the Chicago World's fair buildings.
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Associated Press
Detroit
Mich
L. T. Burnham
Chicago
Eve Jay
Grace Hospital Ng Sul
T. T. Burnham
Wanamiker
Philadelphia
Hibernian Bank
New Orleans
Waltham, Mass
D. H. Burnham
Strike Closes Four International Paper Mills in Watertown
Four mills of the International Paper Co in the Watertown division shut down with about 400 paper workers idle. The move follows a strike ordered by Brotherhood of Paper Makers President Carey after a ten percent wage cut was announced. Superintendent Mayo said no talks were underway to resolve the dispute.
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Upy Assocated
Watertown
N. Y
International Paper Company
Carey
Brotherhood of Paper Makers
International
Mayo
International Paper’ Company
Campaign in New York Conference Details Campaign Plan
Democratic leaders Norman B. Mack and Charles F Murphy met in New York to outline a state campaign plan. The session determined the role of the national committee. Mack planned to travel to Chicago that night and stay for two days.
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New
Prema
New York
New York State
Norman B. Mack
Democratic —Committee
Charlee F. Murphy
Feader
Tammany Hall
National Democratic Committee
Mack
Chicago
Taft Addressed by Virginia Lawyers at Wet Springs Meeting
In Wet Springs Virginia Aug Taft meets about thirty lawyers at the Homoe hotel for introductions handshakes and mutual compliments. The Virginia Bar Association begins its twentieth annual meeting tomorrow Judge Taft will speak at a banquet. Taft notes improved health from exercise and jokes about his routine while officials focus on correspondence and golf.
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Associated Presa
Wet Springs
Aug Meimberg
Virginia Barasegoviidun
Taft
Homoentend
Tudge Taft
Plura
Noted German Is Dead In Berlin Aus Reports
A German official and civil engineer chief of Emperor William’s civil service died today in Berlin. He was born Irish and had served in the imperial administration. His death follows a long career with the government. The report notes his prominence in civil affairs and his passing at his home.
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Berlin
Aus
Fridriele KH. von Lucanua
Willams
Des Moines
Aug
Iowa
Rawoluts
Jowa
Troy
Eadward Wy. Greeman
Congress
Wisconsin
Northwestern
Eau Claire
James He Williams
Jfe
Augusta
Hayward
Wis
Tear Down Placards Show Army Tensions at Adrianople
Associa Constantinople reports a volatile scene in Adrianople where placards declaring Long live the Sultan were torn down at a public garden meeting. Strong anti sultan sentiments surface as the Second Army Corps vows to resist any flagrant breach of the new Constitution, which must be upheld.
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Associa Constantinople
Adrianople
Corpa
Weldas
Mexangus
Jealousy Sparks Murder Suicide Near Metropolis
In Paducah Kentucky August, nineteen year old Jim Kelley confronted by rival suitor Wille James after allegedly pursuing Evaler Miss Link James. Kelley shot in the abdomen and James fatally shot himself, efforts described as jealousy driven. Police report indicates a violent end following a rejected relationship dynamic.
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Shrocile Prey
Paducah
Jim Kelley
Mx Sweethead
Miss’ Evaler
Link
James
Metropolis
Wille James
Fire at Casal and Lencth streets warehouse destroys grain elevators
A chemical explosion at a Casal Lencth streets warehouse ignited by a barrel start set fire to a Burlingdian grain storage complex. About 1 500000 bushels of Armour & Co grain damaged. At 2 o clock firemen reported control though extensive damage and losses estimated at 1 006 000 dollars. One hundred fifty workers fled as flames leveled nearby structures. Another fire at Litastus Illinois destroyed a National Rendering plant with losses estimated at 74000 dollars.
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Park Gallery
Tarrel
National Rendering Company
Litastus
James J. McKeag
Sacrifice and Heroism By a New York Driver
An elderly driver named Farrel, honored with the blue ribbon from the Society for the Protection of Cruelty to Animals, died saving his 17 year old son Arthur from drowning off West Bend Street. Farrel, 45, had long earned a reputation as a gentle, whip-free driver of twenty years, and his final act was to release his grip to shield his son, perishing in the effort.
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Assoeluind Press
New York
Mes
Farrel
Society For the
Arthur
West Bend Street
Hig
Loyal to the Sultan Soldiers From Adrianople Arrive
A delegation of 308 soldiers and several officers from the Second army corps arrived in Constantinople to pledge loyalty to the sultan. Omer Rochd Pasha and chief of staff AkhIr Pasha greeted them as a band led the column to the palace. The sultan appeared at a window and thanked the troops, ordering them to convey salutations to all comrades.
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Adrianople
Associated Press
Constantinople
Second Army Corps
Omer Ruchd Pasha
Arr khIr Pasha
Stiaff
Ildis
Strike Threat Hits 24000 Coat Makers In New York
The United Brotherhood of Tailors threatens a general strike affecting about 24 000 coat makers and helpers in New York. Henry White, general secretary, plans to address delegates urging a conference to seek higher wage scales and shorter hours. Current wages range from 1 to 6 a week for tailors and helpers earn about half as much.
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New York
Brotherhood of ‘Tadery
Henry White
Folay
Train Hits Automobile Near Eau Claire Crossing
A Milwaukee bound freight train collided with an automobile at a grade crossing in Eau Claire. Mrs. Carter escaped injury by jumping to safety, while Mr. Carter suffered serious injuries after being thrown against the train. The incident involves Mr Carter and Mrs Carter, residents of Rack Creek Dunn County.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Wau Clatre
Carter
Elly
E. Kent
Rack Creek
Dunn County
Eau Clatre
Gradte
Porterville
Verdict Clears Mother in Baby Death Case
A coroner jury ruled the infant death due to accidental suffocation in an outbuilding at birth. The jury absolved the mother of criminal responsibility and discharged the charge. Members present included PL Welles, WJ Kelley, AO O Reben, Casper Freitter, Jol Dowling, and A W Kirst, with witnesses sworn including Bre Cc went who attended the girl.
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Binia
Thal
PL Wellesm
W. J. Kelley
A. 0. O'Reben
Casper Freitter
Jol Dowling
A.W. Kirst
Bre Cc.went
Chid
Death notices for local residents in Neki Detntted and Chicago transit
Death of John Nachtrab Wasses away in Neki Detntted after Sener debility at 75. Survived by widow and four sons and a daughter. Funeral Wednesday at 2 from his residence with Rev Molinihauer officiating. Interment at Selinel cemetery. Deaths include Toseah Thish of Chinnsco at Alexdran Brothers hospital age 30. Mrs Conitlin Dees age 45 dies from complicated nex. funeral Wednesday at 2:30 from residence.
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Tého Nachtrab
Wekimi
Charles
Prank
Stobert Awit Jeting
Frat Leng
Colovlk
Ate. Molinihauer
Blaek Wott
Selinel
Toseah Thish
Chinnsco
Alexdaun Brothers
Chicago
Conitlin Dees
Jarry Conlelin
Hue Nh
J. Ef. Mee Millan
Alvest
Indians Open Home Series With Frond du Tac Aiming Win
The Indians host Frond du Tac in the Swamp Angels' stronghold as they seek a fresh victory. After recent setbacks the Tadlans face a tough test against the Orphans, with fans hoping sharper play and Pink Buchhey’s diminition spark a comeback.
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Frond du Tac
Swamp Angels
King
Nichol
Trond du Lae
Sanday
Owith
Sk Seriou
Unece
Waatsart
Traneett
Luni
Liene
Tadlans
Indlans
Determined Oshkosh Boy Walks Home From Fond du Lac
An eight year old Oshkosh boy walked from Fond du Lac to Oshkosh after losing his ride to Fond du Lac. He endured a dusty road, covered seven miles, and reached the city tired but triumphant, saying Oshkosh has the Indians in sight.
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Oshkosh
Fond du Law
Toid
Ind
Yann
Fond du Lac
Atre Pot
T Lac
Fond du Toe
Oshcagh
Tenny
Miners Trapped and Rescued After Blast and Cave In
A blasting accident at the Buck Mountain vein of the Thundelpila and Reading Coal and Iron Co. near Shenanitosh caused a gas inrush and falling rock. Miners Peter Dumbinsky and Jacob Kealick were buried and believed dead. John Ke Whitril Saso and Charles Cowl were rescued but seriously injured. two others were fatally injured and remain under debris.
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Ly Associated Press
Pottsvillyy
Kuller
Curee
Moon
Knickerbooker Galllery
Thundelpila and
Reading Coal and’ Iron Company
Shenanitosh
Buck Mountain
Peter Dumbinsky
Jacob Kealick
John Ke Whitril Saso
Chartas Cowl
Dominican Republic enters a new era under Caceres
A June letter to Gen. Clarence Edwards from W. Pulliam, U S receiver in Santo Domingo, reports economic gains and a pledge that the Dominican Republic will discard revolutionary remnants with the inauguration of President Caceres. It notes the 3 048 200 dollar budget and deductions for interest and amortisation, claiming government finances improve markedly and that Caceros is elected for a six year term beginning July 1.
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Associated Press
Washington
Dominican Republic
Cate
Clarence Edwards
Uv. Varetu
Inguteur Affairs
War Department
Wl Ey Pulliam
United States
Santo Domingo
Brilatta
Caceres
Doninican
Timitard
Pulliam
Pullin
Thamon Caceros
Cone
Arwen
Morales
Cucereas
Thoras
British Warship Arrives After Quebec Trip With Prince
The battleship, moving at twenty six knots, returns from Quebec where the Prince of Wales attended a tennis event. Despite hurricane conditions near Belle Isle, officers report smooth sailing and plan to anchor at Cowes before dark.
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Sted Press
Prince of Wales
England
Quebec
Teraens
Belle Isle
Admiralty
Cowes
Slik Oelock
Harriman Holds Conference With Chicago Directors
E H Harriman arrived in Chicago and met today with railway leaders including J C Stubbs traffic director and Julius Kruttschnitt director of maintenance. The talks were held at the Merchants Leonard Trust building and no new statements were reported this morning.
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Chicago
E. H W. Harriman
Harrimainines
Merchants' Leonard Trust
J. C Stubbs
Traffe
Julius Kruttschnitt
Sweden Welcomes William on Imperial Visit
Emperor William and his retinue arrived in Stockholm aboard the Imperial yacht Hohenzollern on a brief visit to King Gustav. Warships greeted the vessel at sea and the Swedish king and queen welcomed the party aboard the Swedish royal yacht. A state dinner in the emperor's honor will be given.
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Associated Press
Stockholn
Emperor William
Rtg
Hohenzollern
Gustav
Sweden
Paris Strike Fizzle Ends With Low Turnout
Paris reports a twenty hour general strike called by the General Federation of Labor against the Vignaux killings yielded little disruption. Electricians, printers, and workers largely kept to duties while foreign papers note planners shift focus to journalists and electricians. Life in the city remained orderly with underground transit operating normally.
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Wsy
Paris
General Federation of Labor
Vignaux
Tha Fakers
Heat Wave Returns with Record Highs in Chicago
The heat wave resumed across Chicago and vicinity with temperatures climbing to a scorching 98 degrees. Police report three deaths and numerous prostrations as the oppressive heat gripped the city and surrounding areas.
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Associated Press
Chicago, Jr, Ave
Chicago
Schulte Admitted to Bail in Racine Bank Case
Milwaukee August report says F. Schulte, defaulting payer at the First National bank of Racine, was admitted to bail in 5000 dollars cash furnished by his brother. His case goes before the federal grand jury and will be disposed of later in U S district court.
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Associatas Press
Milwaukee
Wis
Aug
F. Schulte
First National Bank of Raccine
Schulte
Federal Grand Jury
United States District Court
Hughes Prepares a Mine Adds Turmoil to Track Interests
New York August 3 reports say Governor Hughes plans a move that could shock race track interests. Details of the prow page action were not learned but described as something that may unsettle Saree toga from and ples within the industry.
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New York
Hughes
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