Ex Congressman Simpson to Move from Wichita to Ton Oklahoma
Contemporaneous dispatches report ex congressman Jerry Simpson planning permanent relocation from Wichita Kansas to Ton Oklahoma. Other items note a large St Peters fire with 1000 homes and 100 lives lost, a Pontarlier lightning strike destroying Pernold’s absinthe factory, and pension law violator Ben De Lamos seeking attendance at the Cleveland G A R encampment with bonds offered.
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Kansas
Lawton
Oklahoma
Daily Mail
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Witebek
Pernold
Pontarlilier
Paris
France
Ben de Lamos
United States
Columbus
Ohio
Cleveland
Laborers May Strike Amid Nationwide Union Plans
A national executive call to convene a council of presidents and secretaries from 84 unions could mobilize about two million workers. The move targets unified action for the Amalgamated association, with potential aid networks and picket lines forming at mills in Pittsburg and other cities.
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Indianapolis
Ind
United Mine Workers
Gcompers
American Federation of Labor
Amalgamated Association
Actors’ Protective Unron
Acons
Pittsburg
Amalgamated
Trike
Shaffer
Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription Promises Relief for Women
An advertisement extols Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription as a regulator for menstrual trouble and a healer of inflammation and ulcers. It claims to nourish nerves, strengthen mothers, reduce pain during childbirth, and improve overall female health, urging readers to request the medical guide and order by mail from Buffalo, New York.
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Oden Medics
Dr. Pence
W. Fiemee
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Forest fires rage across Washington timber belt
A rush report from Tacoma describes severe fires in western Washington forests near Lake Soonomish and the Snoqualmie area. Much timber and farm dwellings are at risk, with thousands of dollars in losses already, and crews struggle to hold back the flames until rain arrives.
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Minneafville
Times
Tacoma
Pies Pacific
Mason Counties
Great North
Wheat Market Quiet as Prices End Near Friday Close
The New York market report notes quiet wheat trading with early lower prices but a close unchanged from Friday. Liverpool and New York futures drift lower, while corn shows continued upward momentum. weather signals for rural delivery prompted by post office arrangements in Washington.
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Pendleton
Chicago Board of Trade
New York Stock Exchange
New York
Liverpool
Washington
Postolice Department
Legal Farce Unfolds Over Oregon State Lands Case
Oregon Attorney General Blackburn sues former officials Pennoyer McBride Metsehan and others in Marion County Circuit Court over misused school land funds. The complaint alleges George W. Davie, clerk of the state school land board, collected funds in 1804 but failed to remit them to the state treasurer. Salem correspondent notes Phil Metsechan served papers in Salem as part of the action seeking $11 000 in defalcation.
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Salem
D. K. N. Blackborn
Anoroey i
N. Hart
Cehoal
University
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Davis
Davie
Laintiff
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Ne«Sles
Pennoyer
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McBride
Metacham
George W. Davie
State
School Land Board
Ea- State
Phil Metechan
Malem
Hin
Hin Willia
Halem
Seo
Balem
Colombian War Chances Cloud Isthmus Ties
Washington reports rising risk of war between Colombia and Venezuela over the Isthmus. U S interests center on treaty commitments to keep traffic open as Gen Alban leads government forces in Panama and Colon under martial law. Caracas notes Venezuelan troops victorious in a series of clashes and troop movements toward the isthmus.
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Columbia
Venezuela
United States
Kownell
D'Alaires
Caracas
Bean
Colombia
Pasawe
Alban
Cartagena
Panama
Colon
Tore Ol Sane
Colonabis
Will Hold Mass Meeting to End Trade Union Strike
The story notes a mass meeting and a call by retailers to force the Employers' Association to settle the strike. The Market painters joined the walkout, the Railway & Navigation Co ties up Portland vessels, and the municipal league seeks arbitration by Benjamin Ide Wheeler. National Tube Company operations shrink as many workers join the strike in Mehousport.
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Employers’ Association
San Francino
Organ Railway & Navigation Company
Ite
Portland
Municipal League
Benjamin Ide Wheeler
The
State University
Aegelation
Funeral of the Empress Enveloped in Military Pomp
The remains of the late dowager empress were laid to rest amid a military ceremony in a somber funeral at Wild Park. The bier was veiled in violet and white, eight staff officers bore the coffin, and royal mourners knelt in prayer beside the mausoleum with King and prince present.
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Pottelam
Ang
Wild Park
Ete
A Staff
San Souci Park
Rainer Wilhelm
Barward
Frederick
Won the Race on a Poul Invader Lol Decision in the Canada Cup
ChicagoAug 18 Today's race in the Canada cup series was given to the sledder on a foul. The Cadillac having been disqualified for running tax done to the Canadian bowl at the start. The racers were not worried of the Cadillac's disqualification until after the first leg had been run. Cadillac's skipper cotered to dragom tinge the race and the beste went over the fall course. Cadillac will make a protest.
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Crescent
Forest Grove
Portland
Blaney Guiseppe
Robert Neijbert
Big Bend
Lincoln County
Northwest
Hay Creek Company
Summit Prairie
Wasco County
Earl Negus
Dulles
Columbia River
Salvation Army
Dalles
Umatilla County
Millie Jones
Baker City
Los Angeles
Calif
Belr
Mlen Jones Han
Seattle
Tacoma
Otter
Union
Southern Pacific
Portlam
Chicago
Cadillac
GOLD DIVERS RECOVER PARTIAL TREASURE AT CREEK SITE
Crockett Aug 15 divers recovered two gold bars valued at 25,000. No refined gold yet located. Officials offer 100,000 reward for missing treasure related to the operation.
Shoes for hot days offer cool relief
A local ad urges readers to seek guidance on foot care and affordable footwear. It promotes oxford styles and light shoes as solutions to heat, emphasizing the store’s lack of price pressure and focus on comfort.
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