Yellow fever claims three in city as cases rise
In New Orleans Archbishop Chappelle dies, three deaths and 11 new cases reported with two suspicious outbreaks in Tallulah. Mayors order business closures and widespread cleaning as nurses head to patient care near Lake Charles. Quarantine extends to Yazoo City with five cases. Holly Springs under probe as cargo from Panama is quarantined after fever cases aboard.
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New Orleans
Chappelle
Tallulah
Louisland
Tighehor
Lake Charles
Joekvon
Aue
Yazoo City
Muapielon
Banks Fail in Denver Sparks Depositor Uproar
Early morning crowds form outside Denver Savings Bank as it begins insolvency steps. The Western Bank doors close with an assignee in charge, amid protests from anxious depositors over control and future access to funds.
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Denver
Denver Savings Bank
Western Bank
Frank Fivatty
Forest Fires Response Reported Near Centerville
Governor Gooding said fires near Thaho City had been contained but a new blaze opposite Centerville threatened township 7 north range 4. State land was burning, crews to be sent to fight it. Land Commissioner Munson reported seven new fires in Clearwater region with suspected arson.
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Gooding
Thaho City
Centerville
North
Idaho
Clearwater
Munson
Thirteen Known IMCAD Victims in Albany Disaster
Thirteen known dead and 27 injured with 40 missing in a morning disaster at a city site in Albany. The injured are reported to be recovering. one additional death has occurred at the hospital among victims rescued from the building. Minnie Bullman is named among the deceased.
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Albany
Aug
Minnie Bullman
Automobile Turned Turtle After Collision in Houston
An automobile driven by James Darrough and Miss Fettle White struck a milk wagon in Houston Texas at 40 miles an hour. The car overturned leaving Darrough with a broken neck and Miss White seriously injured. Wagon driver M Manternon sustained a broken leg and crushed foot.
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Houston
Texas
James Darrough
Miss Fettle White
Darrough
Miss White
Multiple Victims Reported in Mass Tragedy at Rail Worksite
Names listed for the dead and missing after a night of rescue efforts. Authorities say 13 people killed, with bodies recovered from midnight to 6 a.m. Investigations to determine criminal negligence proceed with no arrests yet. Also notes wheat prices and a royal fleet review as a separate brief.
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Anna Cashman
Michael Witmgerald
F. P. Leonard
Mary McEvoy
Alice Sharp
Thorenn Sponbauer
Ette Sprinks
Anna Whitbeck
Grace Ebner
Helen Malone
Spanbauper
Sprinks
Powers
Malone
Winifred Kully
Alore
Arbitration stalled as telegraphers seek curb on strike
Persistent rumors say North Western Farmers and Merchants seek arbitration of the telegraphers' strike. President Parham says no official move. General Manager Horn and General Superintendent Slade deny need for arbitration. Meanwhile train service improves and a court sale disposes of a suit overcoat for $11.
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St Paul
Aug
Northwestern Farmers’ Exchange
Great Northern
Northern Pacific
Prewdent Parham
Associated Press
Telegraphere
Pertham
Horn
Slade
Perham
Hmn
St. Paul
Court House Alterations Delayed By Teachers Exam
Work on the court house alterations is deferred due to this week’s teachers examination. Architect Troutman says construction will begin next Monday. Gas price in Portland to drop November 1 from $1.25 to $1.06 per thousand cubic feet.
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Court House
Troutman
Portland
Formal Sessions Open as Envoys Begin Talks
Japan and Russia begin preliminary peace talks in a shared hotel setting with secret service escorts. Officials report meetings to start at 9 o clock, with sessions twice daily and language choices negotiated among participants. Authorities monitor for threats as diplomatic effort moves forward amidst tense international climate.
Extrapriinary Precautions Manifesto Shameful Act
The Gomel police chief issued a manifesto asserting two life threats from Jews of the lowest classes and vows further action against such men. This statement marks a harsh antisemitic stance and political tension in the city during August.
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Gomel
Rusela
Deadlock in Sheep Market Halts New Purchases
Montana buyer John Town and Minnesota's John Howard report sellers holding firm as buyers delay prices. Growers prefer waiting, believing demand local and supply tight after last week’s heavy selling. Other buyers like Glover and Hunter & Stephens remain at the market, but few sales occur and duration of the deadlock is unclear.
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Prevent
John Town
Montana
John ‘Howard
Dodge Center
Minn
Mrs. Town
Mr. Howard
Minnesota
Chicago
Glover
Glover, N. D
North Dakota
Hunter & Stephens
12 Mile Allroad Planned From Ontario to Plymouth
G H Wheeler of 22 Broadway New York plans a 12 mile railroad from Ontario Oregon to Plymouth Idaho. Construction to start within 60 days with operation within a year. Right of way contracts circulated. no opposition reported. Aimed as a link in a cross country system with Corvallis Eastern or Columbia Southern to Idaho connection.
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G. H. Wheeler
Broadway
New York
Ontario
Plymouth
Idaho
Wheeler
Corvallis & Eastern Road
Columbia Southern
Oregon
GALLON HOUSE OPENED IN THE HIGHWAY
Two men named Anderson set up a tent on the Vansyole county road to sell liquor by the gallon to wheat haulers and warehouse workers. Farmers and T G Montgomery of Puget Sound Warehouse oppose the tent, hoping legal means can shutter the operation. A shipment of beer, wine, and ice was sent to the men yesterday afternoon.
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Anderson
Vansyole
T. G. Montgomery
Puget Sound Warehouse Company
Ita
Montgomery
Train accident and engineer injured near Arlington
An engineer on a Northern Pacific line was fatally injured when a switch point and a misstep led to a fall under a moving train near Arlington. Fireman stopped the engine after missing the engineer, and the injured man, a young operator from Portland, was taken to St Vincent’s in Portland for treatment. his condition was initially described as fatally severe.
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Arlington
Fort Night
St. Vincent's Noenttal
Portland
Seuttle
Aug
F. W. McDaniels
Northern Pacific Railroad Company
Massachusetts Stree
County raises O R and N rail valuation. lowers W and C R Amid protest
Walla Walla August 9 Special. County commissioners, acting as a board of equalization, raise the O R and N trackage valuation from 7600 to 10000 per mile while lowering the W and C R from 7600 to 5800. McCaw refused to vote on the higher assessment. hearing will be held within five days. General Manager McCabe and Treasurer Cutler appeared and agreed to an assessment of 3299. The state board previously cut W and C R to 2696.
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McCaw
State Board of Equalization
McCabe
Cutler
Struthers
Uwrhatka County
Surprise Party Welcomes Pastor Home With Cake and Cash
Friends of the pastor at the M. E. church South gathered at the parsonage Monday evening to welcome the returning pastor and wife. About nine people attended the pleasant entertainment at 10 p.m. They served cake and lemonade and left gifts including cash for the table, which the pastor and wife greatly appreciated.
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M. E. Church
South
National Livestock Association Secretary to Visit Oregon
James A. Gwinn secretary of the National Livestock Association will visit Oregon this month. He plans a stop in Pendleton for several days en route to the Lewis and Clark show. He may attend the Oregon Wool Growers meeting in Portland on September 12.
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Denver
James A. Gwinn
National Livestock Mascntation
Oregon
Pendleton
Portland
Oregon Woolgrowers’ Association
Spokane Waiter Died in Priest Lake Canoe Accident
Andrew Frolstad a Spokane waiter drowned at Priest Lake when a canoe overturned and he could not swim. He sank directly to the bottom in about 14 feet of water.
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Andrew Frolstad
Priest Lake
Trial testimony recounts Taggart scandal allegations
In Wooster, witnesses describe Mrs Taggart hosting officers including Fortescue and Minor at the Taggart home while Captain Taggart was away. Testimony details nights in a smoking room, Mrs Taggart smoking, drinking, and guests dining with champagne. Deposition and financial testimony mention Taggart’s alleged improper conduct and Mrs Taggart’s income.
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Captain Taggart
Mra
Taggart
Indy
Moraido
General Minor
Tagewart House
Minor
Tell
William BR. Caldwell
Leavenworth
Mia Taggart
Fortescue
Roosevelt
Paralyzed Bear Creek stockman taken to St Anthony’s
John B. Owens, a well known stockman from Bear Creek, was stricken with paralysis late yesterday afternoon and is now at St Anthony’s hospital in precarious condition. At about 64 years old, his prognosis is doubtful. He and his wife had traveled from their ranch 20 miles south of Pendleton for medical treatment and were staying at the Renn Iudging hotel. He is a G. A. R. member and a longtime cattle rancher known to local residents who express deep regret. The rural note adds that the entire grain crop of Roumanta is threatened by drought.
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St Anthony's
John B. Owens
Stackman
Bear Creek
St. Anthony’s Hospital
Mr. Owens
Bear Crek
Pendleton
Renn
Bear Creak
Tragic double suicide follows fatal shooting at Tackford
At Tackford Cal a ranch hand named Thomas Will shot his wife fatally after an escape was barred and then killed himself. Will and his wife had separated several months earlier. The incident is referenced in Mi Willis refusal to return to her husband.
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Cal
Tackford
Thomas Will
Willis
Refusa
Willie
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