Forest Fire Spread Blamed on Legislature
Assoc Press report cites Girard Pinchot accusing Congress and senators Carter Heyburn Mondell of Wyoming Wallace Idaho Carter Montana and others of underfunding forest protection. Pinchot urges increased patrols equipment and prevention to spare homes settlers and billions in national forest property.
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Washington, D.C
Girard Pinchot
National Conservatis Association
Congress
Heyburn
Idaho
Wallace
Carter
Montane
3Ondell
Wyoming
Forest Survey
Carver
Mondell
Forest Services
Forest fire toll rises with hundreds feared dead
The Associated Press reports estimates from Spokane place the dead at over 260 in the forest fires. Conflicting notices from San Francisco and Missoula counter with rising totals, suggesting a high, uncertain count across three states as crews struggle to contain the blaze.
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Spokane
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Coeur
Roosevelt A Regular
A muddled AP dispatch from Knoxville Tennessee notes speculation about Theodore Roosevelt becoming a regular figure in political roles. It mentions plans for a speech by a Virginian congressman Stenin and hints at a visit to Bristol and a stop at Cannon on October 7.
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Bristol
Cannon
Close Nevada convention of suggestive therapeutics
The National Association of Suggestive Therapeutics held its convention in Nevada Missouri, closing today with Prof A Weltmer of Nevada delivering the personal keynote address.
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Associated Press
National Association of Suggestive = Therapeutics
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Harvestera of Joa Tewa Towed After Distress at Sea
A mid ocean distress report from Payal Azores via North German Lloyd claims the steamer Hoenisin Lauwse rescued the ship Harvestae of Joa Tewa after a danger to navigation. The Harvestae was taken aboard and towed to safety following the incident in mid ocean.
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Payal
Azores
Lloyd Company
North iGerman Lloyd
Hoenisin Lauwse
Harvestae
Joa Te
Girl Dead in Auto Mishap Near St. Paul
A late night car crash near St. Paul killed EP Boyer a 22 year old waitress and Henry Copenhauser. Chauffeur Herold Bywater and W E Rogers were injured and taken to hospital. The hired auto went off a banked road flipped over and landed inside a fence. Rogers and Bywater were unconscious at the scene. Copenhauser died of a fractured skull at a hotel.
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Ave
EP Boyer
Henry Copenhauser
St. Jorepn Hospital
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W. E. Rogers
Dows
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Erwater
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Roosevelt 19 Arbitrate Meeting in Illinois Rail Center
Galesburg August 25 telegraph from May George Sanderson requests Theodore Roosevelt mediate a dispute affecting Illinois railway workers. The message asks Roosevelt to meet with United Mine Workers and mine operators during his visit to the state to resolve the controversy and represent the people’s interests.
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Associated Press
Galesburg
George Sanderson
Theoidore Roosevelt
Illnois
San
Walker
Theodore Roosevelt
Unitel Miine
Roosevelt
Marriage Settled for Duke of Abruzzi and Miss Etkine
Special dispatches report the engagement of Miss Katherine Etkine to the Duke of the Abruzzi has been decided despite denials. The couple plans to arrive in Paris to arrange details of the wedding. Queen Mother of Italy and King Victor Emmanuel are said to have commented. Senator Elkins denies Paris reports and says he will stay in West Virginia for months.
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Abruzzi
Elkins
Paris
Ywfother
Italy
Victor Emimanuel
Kington
D. C
Katherine Etkine
Abruz
W. Vai
Sam
West Virgina
Wreck investigation cited in MontreaI to be examined
An investigation into a serious Grand Trunk wreck is announced involving Clinton Davis of Montreal and an injured companion. The two men live in Washington DC area and were seriously hurt during the incident, with reports tracing the event to the Crank affair.
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Merry Del Val Meets Ojeda at Diplomatic Reception
The Irish representative I cordials greeted the diplomatic corps at a recent reception. Attendees included Mary de Spanish envoy and the cardinal among other distinguished diplomats and officials.
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Ojeda
Recention
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Ila Marie
Diplometic Corps
Marince de Spanish
Lisbon fears clericals threaten Cortes election
Lisbon August 25 serious apprehension of disaster during the Cortes election expressed here. Clerical party leaders urge protest against Liberal policy and government relations with the Vatican amid the Portugal vote already held August 8.
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Associated Press
Lisbon
Portugal
Ivatican
Prettiest Road Race Draws Immense Crowd in Elgin
A. Livingstone in a Nazieval won the Elgin automobile race covering 204.235 miles at an average 60.6 mph. He led from the ninth mile, finishing a lap ahead of Gereiner with Dawson a lap back. National Guardsmen secured the course as thousands gathered to watch the moonlit event.
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Associated Press
Elgin
A. Livingstone
Livistone
Gereiner
Anou i Dawson
Soldiers Guard
Hivois
Elin
Spectiiers
Harry F. Grant
Diamonds Sailed Hidden On Mauretania Smuggling Suspected
Customs aboard the Mauretania searched the liner thoroughly from morning until noon. Reports say diamonds worth thousands of dollars were aboard from South Africa. No evidence of smuggling had been found as yet.
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Associated Press
New York
Mauretania
Jaimonds
iSouth Africa
Gore Bribery Probe Ends in Oklahoma Contracts
A bribery investigation related to land contracts in Oklahoma concludes. The probe examined officials and deals tied to McMurray land arrangements ending with charges or closures.
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McMurray Land
Oklahoma
Inday
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Seventeen Mills Close After Production Harassment
Associated press reports 8 workers laid off as seventeen mills shut down due to production harassment at the plant. Factory lines halted and operations ceased affecting employees and local economy.
Manic Passenger Fires On Train Near Ellis
Henry Pugh of Niagara Falls New York becomes insane on a Pullman car in Kansas. He shoots porter and two others including Dr H H Temple of Kansas City after entering the smoking room. Pugh overpowered and jailed. Dr Temple dying en route to hospital. incident leaves several wounded and a city shaken.
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Associated Press
Ellis
Kas
Herry Pugh
Niagara Falls
N. Y
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Temple
Kansas City
Pugh
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H. H. Temple
Madriz Gunboat Incident Reported Near Nicaragua
Reports from Washington claim Honduran and Madriz forces clashed near Managua with a gunboat allegedly moving toward Mexico. Officials say the incident touches on Honduran and Costa Rican border areas and international law, with authorities expected to respond.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Vaista
Crash Heas Gn Four Dead In Highway Collision
Four people died in a highway crash near Lat etizhts when the Frater eg heati on failed. Eyewitnesses say both engines cut off and a vehicle burst into flames as debris buried the scene. Police secured the intersection and a medical team arrived to remove victims.
Milwaukeeans Win Prize at Grand Aerie Meet
President Frank E. Hering of the Order Eagles presided at the grand aerie session after a nervous collapse. Former officials were found guilty of diverting funds. The meeting featured prize awards for competitions in Class EB and other events with Milwaukee and Elgin among noted entries.
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Grand Aerie
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Thomas F. Grady
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Wankee
Elgin
J. Glass
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Americans to Erect Joint Memorial in Mexico City
The Associated Press reports Americans in Mexico City plan a joint memorial for George Washington and Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla to mark the centennial celebration. The monument, costing about 3.7 million, honors fathers of independence from five countries.
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Associated Press
Mesico City
Mexico
George Washington
Mixue
Raid on student resorts targets Middleton road house
Madison reports that Albert Duschek keeper of a notorious road house near Middleton will be shut down as county officials vow to clear Wi repute spots before the university opens. Milwaukee investigator Mason uses new evidence in the crackdown. Albert Johnsen received a stiff sentence today for wife abandonment from Municipal Judge Donovan, saying he has not seen his wife in twenty one years.
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Middleton
Mason
Waugpun
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Johnsen
Three Men Held for Mental Examination at County Jail
Three men are confined at the county jail awaiting a medical commission to determine mental state. Ap Holtzbaner of 1045 Fifth Street is accused of disruptive acts during a town paper project and a strange water cleaning claim. Munske, residence unknown, caused a scene in the Alzome hall with scattered items, alarming jail staff and prompting a guard to fire a warning shot. John W. Saft of Manitowoc county admits mental disturbance from locomotive work, with an admission of going crazy while employed on the rails. The men are to be examined by tomorrow.
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Ap Holtzbaner
Fifth Street
Rles Muuske
Alzome
Restereka
Munske
Frank Young Wirth
Muuske
Manitowoc
John W. Saft
Meg Ms
Inersinz
Water Mains Extended After City Concessions
Warren G. Maxey manager of Osikesh Waterworks agrees with the Fire and Water Committee to install hydrants and extend water mains. If the council acts, seventeen hydrants will be placed on Brauer street and water service extended on Thirteenth Fourteenth Sixteenth Seventh and Eleventh streets.
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Osikesh Waterworks Company
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Maxcy
Railway graft case adjourned as testimony to begin this afternoon
The Lingis Central case on graft at the grand court was adjourned after brief arguments. Defendants include Frank F. Harriman former general manager and John Mlot former storekeeper with others. Proceedings resume this afternoon with testimony to start.
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Oruni
Momine
Frank FR. Harriman
John Mlot
Taft Trip Delayed by Domestic Visit Schedule
President Taft plans a Western trip but remains in Beverly Massachusetts today for domestic affairs. He will travel tomorrow with Mrs Taft and Mr Taft to Devtins to visit Secretary of the Treasury MacVeagh. The return is expected Sunday or Monday, likely Monday morning.
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Mass
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Tressury MacVeagh
Treat Witness Right In Chicago Case Walling Keeley Testimony
Detective testifying at Chicago described instructions to “treat Reckemer right” to elicit a confession. Keeley said he believed such treatment would influence Reckemer to talk, with a grand jury witness guarding a suspect in a burglary case. Judge Kersten ruled the evidence about the alleged assault inadmissible.
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Nell Brow
Ge- Atuumey
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Meyer
Grand Sary
Keeley
Wayman
Reckemerer
Elra
Asphalt pavement defects prompt city repairs in Chicago firm work
City residents report loose and cracked asphalt on streets including High street and Church street with dust and lubricant causing surface slipping. Barber Asphalt Paving of Chicago to repair under five year guarantee, cost borne by city as the seven year old project nears its term.
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J. F. Hill
Chiccaze
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Om Mn
West Irving
New York Avenue
Church Street
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Jala
Cold Wind Dampens Excursion On Rough Lake
An unclear report describes a cold northwest wind making an excursion difficult as participants struggle on a rough lake. The text is fragmented with many garbled words, but conveys a harsh, frigid scene affecting those aboard.
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Eense Ness
Iran
Disorderly conduct case heads to Taiak pal court
A man named Maza faced charges of conspicuous drunken and disorderly behavior as a hearing loomed. Joseph O Brien and Joseph Nendan were mentioned in relation to the incident with reference to Cen avenge and a machine. The court session was set for tomorrow to answer the disorderly conduct accusation.
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Sielpal Court
Georce Schaefer
Maza
Cvert
Sosesph O Brien
Joseph Nendan
Joseph Nendan On Cen Avenge This Marhine
Rathwil
Taiak
Roosevelt Aligns with Progressive Forces in Iowa Tour
Theodore Roosevelt publicly aligned with the Progressive movement during a train journey across Iowa. He condemned bossism and corruption, urged direct primaries, and denounced photographers seeking undressed shots, while promising a vigorous fight against business and political corruption.
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Hoosevelt
Africa
Iowa
Nebraska
Firain
Baane
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T Boone
Nex Meine
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Terest
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Escoriel Ceione
Pearty Stari Rem Njenei Tenssvelt
Dawson
Jaan
Miners Sign Scale In Feud With Decatur Coal Company
Miners at Peoria scale camps reached a labor cost agreement with Decatur Coal Mining Co. after negotiations. The likely deal outlines wages for miners and conditions governing employment. Members from mining camps in the region signed the scale amid broader labor talks.
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Refeld
Decatur Coal Mining Company
Rate Fighters Meet to Fight Railroad Rate Hikes
A committee of shippers formed months ago to oppose freight crate increases met in Chicago to complete evidence for submission to the Interstate Commerce Commission next week. The meeting occurred at a downtown rate office as part of an organized effort to challenge rising railroad charges.
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Til
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Interstate Commerce Commission
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