Wreck on the Canyon Falls as Train Passes Debris
Heavy rain in the Hive mountains caused a landslide and waterspout that struck westbound freight No. 24 near North Fork. The engine passed through. cars were buried by 20 foot wall of water and debris. About 200 workers cleared debris. No. 2 Boston-bound train expected to pass later. No injuries reported.
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Hive Mountains
Oelock
McLaughlin Place
North Fork
Frank Pike
Peneto
Portland
la Grande
Porthvidge No. 1
The Pope Is Very Suffering in Rome Health
Rome reports the pope is seriously ill with gout and paralysis affecting the heart. The update notes serious health concerns as of August 13.
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Rome
Gulf cut off work to start September first
Connect With Pacific Coast Roswell New Mexico August 13 The Gulf cut off project will commence September 1 Principal work will come from Brown wool Texte Grading camps operating at this end The ford will extend into Mexico connecting Galveston with the Pacific coast This is an important piece of work.
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Roswell
N. M
Gulf Cut
Brownwool
Ford
Mexico
Galveston
Powder Mill Explosion Kills Local Machinist
Aug 19 Greencastle Indiana reports a Laftin Hand Powder mill explosion this morning killing Frank Hamilton a machinist. Citizens compare the event to an earthquake with minor damage in nearby Creen Cavite and Greencastle reports of cracked dishes and strained windows.
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Verte Haute
Lid
Frank Hamilton
Greencastle
Creen Cavite
Ind
Fortieth G. A. R. Camp Opens in Minneapolis
The 40th encampment of the G. A. R. reopened today in Minneapolis with about 100000 visitors. N. Be. Brown of Zanesville leads the race for commander in chief while Mrs. Gerald Frisbie of California aspires to the presidency of the W. B. C. Tanner's reception is planned tonight at the state capitol.
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Minneapolis
G. A
Tanner
State Capitol
N. BE. Brown
Zanesville
Mra
Gerald Frisbie
California
W. B.C
Bryan to Australia study and write on politics
Washington expects Bryan after arrival to stay away from party affairs until near the convention time and then travel to Australia to study and write about political and economic conditions.
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Washington
Bryan
Australia
Thorn
Stillman Affirms Pendleton Ties and Montana Investment
A. D. Stillman, after visits to Montana and Denver for Woodmen of the World matters, says he has no intention of leaving Pendleton. He will keep his law practice at its usual stand and may pursue further outside investments like the Montana land purchase near Kalispell.
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AD. Sulione
Kallspell
Pentleton
Woodmen of the World Board of Managers
Denver
Pendleton
Stillman
Montana
Firemen Arrested Over Ship Delays
Nine firemen on the steamer Minnetonka were arrested on arrival amid claims they tampered with food and let fires die to delay the voyage causing substantial losses. The charges were not sustained in court. Christiania: American minister Pierce presented credentials to King Haakon.
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Tandon
Minnetonka
Christiania
Pierce
Norway
Hingkon
Riot Strife Over Coney Island Streetcar Fare
Citizens form suits to enforce single fare to Coney Island and return. A riot near the Oceanic walk injures several. 250000 attend. A revolver shot wounds a waiter, four victims with fatal potential. Cars idle 14 hours as 10000 stranded riders are paid by the superintendent. Courts ruled against a second fare collection.
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New York
Coney Island
Riate
Coney Island Bowery
Fitepatrick
Thomas McDonald
George White
Annie Smith
Thewanids
Brooklyn Rapid Transit Company
Mayberry
Coneyland
Sullivan Must Get OT
Paris Aug thirteen Bryan presses demand Sullivan of Cilenga resign from the committees He meets Sullivan and chats He hopes to purge such actions and continues to seek a purge without further fight
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Sullivan
Paris
Bryan
Cilenga
Roe Galbraith On Trial In Springfield Murders Case
The trial of Roe Galbraith for murder in connection with a triple killing began this morning near Springfield Missouri. About one hundred demonstrators gathered outside the courtroom as jurors were selected and the proceedings opened with testimony expected to address the deceased victims and alleged motive.
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Springfield
Triaal
Roe Galbraith
Ein
Conference at Oyster Bay discusses campaign strategy
Chairman Sherman of the Republican Congressional Committee Chairman Shorts and Secretary Bishop meet with the president at Oyster Bay today to confer on party strategy and upcoming efforts.
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Oyster Bay
Clyster Bay
Sherman
Republican Congressional
Shorts
Bishop
County Treasurer Suicides in Goshen Ind August
County Treasurer Drake killed himself in Goshen Indiana in the morning. He had been in ill health and brooded over a local bank failure. The report also notes 21 births in Walla Walla during July, comprising 10 boys and 11 girls.
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Goshen
Ind
Drake
Walla Walla
Labor Disputes Hit San Francisco Docks and Roofs
Labor turmoil expands as boilermakers and repairers demand 5.50 to 4 per day rise on iron chips while riggers and stevedores win partial increases on hourly and overtime pay. Roofers strike for 4 to 6 a day, some contractors grant raises, others refuse. Mexican Central workers return after talks with President Ding.
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San Franchco
Mey
Olaz
Parmer
San Francisco
Cal
Compesition
Steen Wilton & Harrison Company
el Paso
Auk
Mechanical Department
The
Mexican Central
Ding
Suspected pickpocket steals $3500 from San Francisco bank
Mrs Lampert, a customer at the San Francisco Savings Bank, withdrew $3500 for realty purchases and was robbed in the lobby when a man tapped her and swapped satchels with another customer. The suspect, about 60, approached, apologized, and vanished without a clue as investigators search for the thief.
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San Frateleon
San Franciéos Savings Valoy
Hibernian Bank
Savingy Union
Will Not Issue Emergency Bonds Denied
Washington August 15 Secretary Shaw denies plans to issue $50 million in bonds to ease crop moving stringency. He states no such action is planned and warns against misinterpretation of statements.
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Washington
Shaw
Second largest cattle shipment leaves city tonight
Fourteen cars carry 354 head of cattle from John Day and Tetines Maple brothers in two herds, including 252 from Johnson and Caldwell. The stock, aged 2 and 1 years, are in excellent condition and travel via Seattle market, inspected by James Hackett, deputy county stock inspector.
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W. & Co. R. Sto Frey-Bruhn Company
Seattle
Johnson and Caldwell
John Day
Tetines
Maple Brothers
Seat- Ue
James Hackett
Fire wipes out one home and damages two on Third Street
A morning sun exposed fire in Moscow Idaho destroyed 201 Third Street owned by BE O Rulinger with 1000 insurance. Adjacent 207 Third Street occupied by Joe Mordhorat and Frank Osewall and 211 Third Street occupied by Mire Rose Stratton suffered severe damage with furniture removed from 207 and 211 while 291 belonged to Mr Hiles burned. all three homes owned by Mr Rudinger. Firefighters and strong water pressure limited spread.
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Moscow
Idaho
Third Street
BE. O. Rulinger
Mr. Rudinger
Divorce Inquiry Starts Across the Nation
Washington August 13 census bureau clerks begin compiling divorce statistics in major city court offices nationwide as part of a federal inquiry into marital separations.
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Washington
Census Bureau
Land Entries Decline No Timber Fraud Impact In Oregon
La Grande land office reports ongoing land entries across Oregon despite timber land fraud trials. Register E W Davis and deceiver A A Roberts say six to ten final proofs scheduled daily through November 1, with hundreds more on deck dates. Entries span all counties, notably Wallowa and Union, reflecting bona fide settlement and substantial homestead and agricultural activity. The pair returned by the delayed train this forenoon.
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Oregon
la Grande
Wallowa
Cnlon
Davie
Roberts
Safe blowers found in Files and Smiths store fire
Two men believed to be safe blowers were found dead in the ruins of Files and Smiths general store after a morning fire. An explosion is thought to have been caused by dynamite placed under the safe, and investigators are probing the motive and suspects in Solo New York.
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Solo
N. Y
Files & Smith
Bonaparte orders meat inspections for navy yards
Washington August 13 Bonaparte orders meat inspections for navy yards with immediate substitution of good for bad where inspectors suspect quality The annual rabbit hunt on Blalock inland is set for October
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Washington
Bonaparte
Navy Yards
Blalock
Woodmen Bonds Rise Amid Frisco Disaster Market Shift
Woodmen head managers meeting in Denver reports $46,000 of equalization funds used to buy Missouri county bonds at 4.75. A. D. Stillman notes post Frisco disaster tightening lifted bond nets by about 20 points, with insurance companies funding losses. Pendleton and city paving bond issues worth 6 percent expected to sell well, with 10 year terms.
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Montana
Denver
A.D. Stillman
Manakere
Woodman of the World
Monto
Monte
Janie
Ywest- Hite
Optinimie
Crow Reservation
Frisco
Stilman
Pendleton
San Francisco
Woodmen
Missouri County
A. D. Stillman
Théis
Stillman
Pendleton Bonds
Bank forgery case widens in Chicago and Milwaukee area
Aug 13 Chicago reports say depositor and stockholder losses may exceed Wes estimate by 2600 to 84000 due to forged checks found at a Milwaukee Avenue bank. Assistant State's Attorney Oleen seeks more bench warrants. Writings link Stensland and prominent women in possible broad forgeries while police search the Stensland mansion for secret rooms or concealed evidence.
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Chicago
Wes
Milwaukee Avenue Bank
Assislant
Sidte
Oleen
Dowinet Parsons
Tintike
Sherit
Stensland
Work of Convicts at Walla Walla Penitentiary July
Walla Walla penitentiary report shows 50 convicts confined in July, including 12 women. The institution produced 182,100 grave lga at $5.23 per 100 and 375,980 bricks at $5.43 per 1000.
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Walla Walla Penitentiary
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Canynon
Haven
Webrix
Earlien
Tneliel
Colonel Green
Canonea
Pacific Coast
Laftin- Hand Works
Fortieth
Ohio
Commuander
Flathead
Chow Reservation
Coney
Oland Ouene
RIOT
Toss Galthaith
Gonneethon
Lange
Vireo
LA Grande Land Office
Union
Woodmen's Case
Missouri Bonds
Columbus
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