Fire at La Grande destroys multiple firms warehouses
A fire in La Grande at 1 oclock destroyed the La Grande Cash company warehouse owned by Lewis brothers, a Fowler and Coolidge warehouse, and a Lewis hay and feed barn. Losses are estimated at 216000 with potential to rise after complete inventory. Standard Oil tanks narrowly escaped damage thanks to calm winds. water system and firefighters performed admirably.
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la Grande
la Grande Caeh Company
Lewis Brothers
Fowler & Coolidge
Contontie Wan
Ystem
la Grande Cash Company
Lewie
A. B. Co
Peasants seize lands in Astrakan province rising
In Astrakan province peasants have seized the land and driven out proprietors and are prepared to defeat their position. Troops have been sent out from St Petersburg to restore order as of August 18.
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Selaing
St. Petersburg
Astrakan
Relieved to Be Stensland is Found at Midway
Chicago police were notified that a man believed to be Stensland was captured at Midway Airport. The alert followed efforts to locate the missing person after a report from Relieved to Be Stensland.
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Stensland
Chicago
Midway
Milwaukee bank losses and forged paper report
Examiner Jones reports Milwaukee Avenue State bank suffered at least 1,000,000 in losses with forged paper totaling nearly 500,000, casting doubt on the bank's fiscal status.
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Springfield
Jones
Milwaukee Avenue State Bank
Pacific Coast Baseball Scores And League Results
Daily recap of yesterday's AD League games in Oakland and Portland with Seattle losing 2 4 to San Francisco and Portland defeating Oakland in 13 innings. Los Angeles beat Fresno 7 3 in the Northwest League while Butte edged Spokane 2 1. Evening News taunts Georgia mob culture after a lynching offer.
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Oakland
Cal
Seattle
San Francisco
Athos News
Georgia
Atlanta
Eveing News
English
Tyrell
South Carolina
Eagles Choose Norfolk For Next Convention In Virginia
Norfolk Va has been picked as the site for the next Eagles convention with Chicago Milwaukee and Virginia named in the report. Edward Krause of Delaware was elected president and Theodore A Bell of California named vice president. Hinkle was re elected as chaplain for the Fraternal Order of Eagles.
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Ginia
Milwaukee
Wia
Norfolk
The
Eagles
Edward Krause
Delaware
Theodore A. Bell
California
Hinkle
Winkle
Order of Eagles
Orinquake Kills Many and Wrecks Property Across Cities
Reports from dispatches in London Berlin New York and Hamburg describe a massive earthquake impact in Valparaiso and surrounding areas. Cities including Coplopa Antonogan and Tquique report varied damage with some districts ruined while others suffer minor losses. Insurance concerns arise as firms note low coverage and potential heavy fire losses.
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Pacific Stetmaholp Company
Stership
Richmond Witness Describes Dunn Room Incident Aboard Ship
Mare Island interview reveals Chief Yeoman Richmond testifies seeing a woman in Dunn’s room aboard the Independence while Dunn was reportedly drinking heavily. Paymaster Nicholson and Captain Harber corroborate drunken behavior and orders given to remove the woman, with Dunn later unable to provide her address.
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Richmond
Churchill
Dunn
Navy
Mare
Nicholson
Dimn
Dune
Minn
G. EB. Harber
The
Independence
Addres
Destruction in Valparaiso After Chile Earthquake
The report from Valparaiso cites extensive fire damage and ruined buildings as survivors camp in surrounding hills. Telegraph and landline communications are disrupted. many inhabitants have fled. Disturbances persist with tremors along the Chilean Andes and casualties from collapsing walls and looting shot by troops.
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Lima
Valparaiso
Vina del Mar
Quiloque
Limache
Lapas
Bolivia
Taona
Andes
Laying of Gorner Stone Prominent Churchmen Attend
The cornerstone laying for the new Methodist church at Johnson and Webb streets will occur in early September, likely on the 3rd or 4th. A Halvees granite cornerstone, crafted by Hamilton Bay, will be set, with the blue gray volcanic rock superstructure to follow. B. E. Coon oversees construction during Geary Kimbrell’s absence, and the auditorium floor will begin later in the month.
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Haines
Sim
New Methodist Church
Johnson and Webb
Hamilton Bay
Itv Place
Yxux
Baker County
Baker
B. E. Coon
Geary Kimbrell
Kimbrell
Coon
Forster Planing Mills
Prick
Unknown Man Found Dead Near City Railroad
A mystery death is reported near Pendleton after a man, age about 70 to 36, was found beside the railroad tracks. He suffered a back fracture and a six inch gash, likely from jumping from a fast moving train. Coroner to hold an inquest with a jury this afternoon.
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Pendleton
Heughon
W. G. Cole
Cole
Dover
Ralph Folsom
F. Renn
Fr. M. O'Brien
W. P.remple
W. H. Fowler
Gue Schmidt J
James Lang
Tragedy in Greenbay as Father Killed During Storm Chide
In Greenbay Wisconsin on August 18 Fred Billings chiding his daughter for fear of storms was struck by a falling object and killed. Wehbning, who stood nearby, also involved in the incident. Investigators summarize the fatal accident as weather related and caused by debris during the stormy morning.
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Greenbay
Fred Billings
Noid Wehbning
Sultan Hae Recovered Attends Religious Functions
Sultan Hae shows health by attending religious services in Constantinense. An 11 year old boy, son of R. O. Nelmus of Portland, died at Long Beach when a fog rolled over him.
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Sultan Hae
Constantinense
R. O. Nelmus
Portland
Long Beach
Thirteen Business Houses Burned in Portland Fire
A large Portland fire destroyed thirteen business houses on a block near Burnside and Fourth streets starting in the Leabbery area. The blaze damaged the Quimby hotel, endangered 150 guests, and claimed nineteen horses and four dogs. Estimated loss runs around $60,000.
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Portland
Burnside
Fourth l
Fifth Streets
Tally
Quimby Hotel
Love
Laborers Not Up to the Standard in Imported Workforces
Washington Aug 18 The Department of Justice ruled railroad laborers do not fall under the law permitting unskilled labor importation when domestic supply is insufficient Contractors for western railroads had imported hundreds from Mexico arguing local labor was unavailable The ruling asserts such importation would undermine the anti contract labor statute The Hague invitation joyous notes and Root banquet themes appear in surrounding dispatches with no further action on this point The Drago committee invites The Hague to consider a plan after the conference ends The banquet in Buenos Ayres saw about four hundred leading businessmen in attendance Root asserts the U S will not use naval or military force to collect foreign debts and calls for humane handling of international rights
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Department of Justice
United States
Mexico
Department
Root
Buenos Ayres
Drago
Chamber of Commerce
Strikers Missed Root in Buenos Ayres Train Incident
Strikers hissed and towed the train as Root returned from a ranch outside Le city. Three windows were broken and the police are investigating the incident.
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Root
Buenos Ayres
VPTIEEMPTS TO KILL GOVERNON
Warsaw report says three bombs were hurled at the governor general carriage at 4 AM. Two exploded, causing damage to nearby houses, but no occupants were killed.
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Governon
Warsaw
Riots in Warsaw Prompt Reinforcements
Aug 18 dispatch reports reinforcements of five battalions sent to Warsaw to quell ongoing riots. Polish authorities attempt to restore order as disturbances persist in the city.
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Warsaw
St. Petersburg
Coal Miners Lost in Welsh Colliery Explosion
London reports an explosion at Penyerats colliery in Wales resulting in many miners lost. The incident prompts emergency response and ongoing efforts to account for workers, with authorities investigating the cause of the blast.
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London
Penyerats
Wales
Prauders Sentenced In Perjury Case At Porthind
Federal Judge Hunt sentenced George D. Barharad convicted of perjury in a homestead claim matter and Charles A. Watson of Butte valley to a $1000 fine. Watson, who turned state's evidence, had his sentence indefinitely postponed after conviction.
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Porthind
Hunt
George D. Barharad
Charles A. Watson
Butte Valley
Watson
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