No Indictment of Individuals Promised Immunity in Rail Cases
A bustling dispatch notes that prosecutors plan indictments against corporations in Standard Oil and railroad probes, but immunity is said to be promised railroad officials testifying. Officials claim evidence insufficient for individual indictments and stress party concerns are secondary to broader reforms. A New York letter from the president urges continued support for the current Congress to avoid disaster in pursuing social, industrial and economic goals. In St. Petersburg Eight miners die and 17 injured in Usovka clash with troops. In Lewiston, Ava Laver and Maud Blanchard face charges of living in a house of ill fame as Denis Holland and I. W. Denny prepare further actions to curb prostitution and housing abuses.
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Chicago, Ave
New York
Watson
Congressional Committee
Congress
Denis Holland
Duffy
Ava Laver
Maud Blanchard
I. W. Denny
Justice of the Peace Bell
Denny
Justice Court
Lewiston Teller
Sullivan forces in Peoria convention split over Bryan may carry out wishes
Will Fire Sullivan Peoria Aug 20 Judge Thompson leads anti Sullivan group and predicts Bryan’s wishes will be carried out at tomorrow’s state convention. He says a majority of delegates will repudiate Sullivan and cannot return home wearing his collar and shame.
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Peoria
Thompson
Bryan
Sullivan
Teller Endorses Bryan For President In 1968
Senator Teller, visiting Bryan supporters, declares unqualified backing for Bryan in 1968. He praises Bryan as a constructive statesman and capable of uniting reform elements. notes Roosevelt’s trust regulation passage relied on Democrat votes. Also reports the death of Conductor Pegram of Spokane, formerly with Northern Pacific.
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Hint
Mr. Teller
Senate
Toosevellian
Stramdel Wich
Dry
Helplees
Ty Uderet
Conchialon
Nerhape
Junature
Colorado
Mogoon
Idaho
Sam
Teller
Bryan
William J. Bryan
Roosevelt
Pegram
The
Northern Pacific
Wallula
Spokane
Wheat Market Opens Quietly as New Season Approaches
The wheat market remains quiet as harvest preparations begin. Farmers stay busy with crops and trading, interior markets have not opened for business, and shipments to Portland and other towns are not expected to move heavily until September. Exporters anticipate activity in September as values shift from previous seasons.
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Portland
Alt Vallog
Manchuria Reported Ashore Near Honolulu Reef
Reports say the steamship Manchuria ashore on a coral reef near Oahu Hawaii off Honolulu. The ship’s status unclear with two days overdue. efforts likely to float it at high tide. Passengers and cargo aboard. officers caution misidentification as Robertsland.
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Honolulu
Fin Prancisco
Paciifice Mall Steamship Company
Oahu
Honolulu Ie
San Franchen
Orient
Robertsland
Onuhu
Galbraith Trial Progress in Springfield Mob Lynching Case
Springfield Mo August stop the trial of Galbraith accused of aiding in lynching three Black men. Attorney Hadley among state’s counsel. Jury remains unsecured as defense demands exhaust of all legal technicalities before trial proceeds. Jury completed in Springfield.
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Springfield
Trian
Galbraith
Hadley Io
Springfield, Mo
Beant Reclamatio n Project Dredging Starts
Work began on the main canal of the Puget Bound Dredging hinge company reclamation project at this site. Eight crews are at work with more arriving, a crew of tools arriving tonight, and many workers needed. Lumber arrived for use and temporary dwellings are being built for the men.
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Dredgin Hinge Company
Thin Place
Death Toll Mounts From Valparaiso Disaster
Buenos Ayres reports 11,000 dead at Valparaiso after hotel collapse. Fires die down as dynamite used to clear debris. Refugees say buildings were destroyed, with overall damage likely over a quarter billion. Island Juan Fernandez reportedly missing. fate of islanders unknown. Travel and communications disrupted across Chile and Argentina. Santiago and Buenos Aires attempting relief efforts.
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Buenos Ayres
Valparaiso
Inglish J
Patro
Juan Fernandez
Robinson
North of
Bath
Stamp to Identify Butter Makers in Washington Law Proposal
A group advocates compulsory stamping of butter with the producer’s name to curb short weight and impurity issues. The plan mirrors Idaho law and aims to improve dairy standards, with Washington retailers discussing it at their next meeting and likely legislative action.
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Walla Wats
Bulletin
Legistture
Idaho
Washington
Retail Grocery Association
Bear sighting on Catherine creek campers report
A Bruln La Grande Observer note states that campers on Catherine creek saw three desarte on the North Fork. The party did not manage to shoot any, including Meters.
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Catherine Creek
Desarte
North Fork
Meters
Bruln
la Grande
Big Fire Destroys Five Acres of Wheat on Wild Horse Creek
A grain field fire at Polydore Moons ranch on TM Wild Horse Creek burned about five acres of MCAT wheat and two piles of threshed grain. Likely started by cinders from a recently moved thresher engine. a harvesting crew contained the blaze before noon. Wheat on the Moons place was insured and resacking may be needed for damaged grain.
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Polydore Moons
Wild Hore Creek
Ogden Floods Fill City After Heavy Rain
Ogden Utah August 20 heavy rainfall flooded the city as the Webber and Ogden rivers surged. The downpour lasted about two hours causing streets to flood and disrupt traffic. Local authorities warned residents to avoid low-lying areas while cleanup began at morning light.
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Ogden
Utah
Webber
Murdered His Wife In Pontiac Al Escapes
Pontiac Alabama August 20 William Thomas killed his wife this morning and then fled the scene.
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Pontiac, al
William Thomas
Robbers Enter Athena Depot in Expert Style
Burglars blew open the O R and N ticket office safe in Athena last night but took only a small iron cash box with old keys and valueless items. The explosion damaged the safe and door, leaving no trace of the culprits. Agent Dobie found $3.90 in the till. the rest of Sunday receipts were with him. Local authorities search for clues to the mysterious job.
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Athena
Eife
P Roble
Dobie
Doble
Bryan Sails for New York and Gibraltar
Bryan departs for New York and Gibraltar at 2 o clock this afternoon aboard a voyage linked to his travel plans. W J Bryan is noted as the traveler with the trip beginning in Aug. 20 reporting.
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Bryan
New York
Gibraltar
W. J. Bryan
Bull Movement Captured in Sensational Action
A sensational development centers on a bull movement described as a sensation. the animal was captured following a dramatic sequence that drew public attention. Officials report a swift, coordinated effort ending with the capture.
Market Panic Predicted As Harriman Dominates Rail Stocks
Aug 20 New York stocks show large public buying on a bull market with Harriman controlling Union Pacific and Southern Pacific, threatening a panic if speculative momentum isn t contained. Rockefeller faces potential recourse after being hard hit. bankers expect some investors to recover losses in court. Southern Pacific hits a record high as 10,000 shares opened between 9 14 and 9 12½, while Union Pacific opened strong at 18 5 but slipped to around 18 3 4.
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John
Rockefeller
Gren Pacific Railways
Harriman
Prom Rockefeller
New York
Union Pacific
Southern Pacific
John D. Rockefeller
John D
Southern
Stock in WHNAHA Reserve in First-Class Condition
M M Wyrick reports 400 head of cattle grazing in Weraha Reserve. He notes the mountain tops are bare but good grass remains in canyons, though access is difficult. All stock including sheep cattle and horses are in excellent health and fat. Wild animal losses are down as bears cougars and wolves decline. He believes the reserve is stocked to a reasonable limit to avoid overgrazing.
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M. M. Wyrick
Weraha
Mr. Wyrick
Marriage of Harry A. Chandler and Sylvia Baltezore
Harry A. Chandler married Sylvia J. Baltezore today by county judge Im P Gilliland. The bride, aged 14, wed with her father M L Baltezore’s consent recorded before the license was issued.
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Harry A. Chandler
Sylvia J. Baltezore
Im. P. Gilliland
M. L. Baltezore
Lucia Campbell to wed John Macey in September
Mr and Mrs W R Campbell announce the engagement of Lucia Vienna Campbell to John Franklin Macey. The wedding will be held September 5 at the bride’s parents home, 1114 East Webb Street, this city.
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W. R. Campbell
Lucia Vienna Campbell
John Franklin Macey
East
Webb Street
City
Rurals Desertion Shocks Pinar Del Rio Loyalists
Forty rurales in Pinar Del Rio province deserted to the revolutionists. The government is alarmed as rural loyalty has been questioned. A trainload of troops left today and General Demetrio Cartillo was arrested at Santiago.
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Havana
Pinar del Rio
Demetrio Cartillo
Santiago
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