Three Perth in Forest Fire Along Santiam River
Albany Ore July 21 A hundred men fight a spreading fire along the Santiam river near the Corvallis and Eastern railroad terminus. Three men Phillip Richmond Frank McGoey and Jay Brooks died earlier while attempting to secure tools. Hoover Lumber property and government forest reserve are in danger as flames move two miles east and a heavy smoke hangs over the Willamette valley.
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Chaims
Albany
Ore
Corvallis
Hoover
Santiam
Hoover Company
Cascade Mountains
Mount Jefferson
Fires threaten towns near Nelson in forest blazes
Report from across the province cites rapid forest fires causing a million and a half dollars in property and business losses. Fire totals rise as fires rage near Nelson, jeopardizing several nearby towns and prompting emergency responses.
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Victoria
Pgeremate
Nelson
Montana Press Association meets in Bozeman with editors away
Montana Quill Pushers at Bozeman prepare for the State Press Association session. Editors, leaving the offices to the “devils” to manage, will discuss proposed laws with Attorney General A J Galton weighing in tomorrow. Saturday visits the state fish hatchery for new fish stories.
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Montana
Bozeman
Mont
Montanna Hevenspot
State Press Association
A. J. Galton
Spectacular Fire Destroys Eagle Stables in Tacoma
A morning blaze at 11th and K streets leveled the Eagle stables and several frame structures, burning thirty horses and causing about 75000 in losses. Several people who fled the site narrowly escaped, with two overcome but later rescued.
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Tacoma
11Th
First woman to fly the English Channel hopes aeroplane attempt
Paris reports Madame Howardson, a noted aviator and Farman pupil, plans to attempt the English Channel flight in a Farman biplane either tomorrow or Saturday. She will be preceded by yachts and torpedo boats for safety, with Farman predicting success.
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Paris
English Channel
Madame Howardson
Farman
England Aroused Over Russo Jap Agreement
London reports rising doubt and anxiety among British diplomats over the Russo Japanese accord. The London Morning News warns Ching will view the new arrangement as a threat to sovereignty in Manchuria, risking tensions with other powers as Manchuria could be absorbed by Russia and Japan and the open door may close.
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London
London Morning News
Ching
Manchuria
United States
Russia
Japan
Police Believer in Rawn Suicide The Monon President
Chicago July 21 The police abandoned the investigation into Ira Rawn president of the Monon railroad and believed he was shot by a burglar at his home. Authorities say the evidence supports suicide with a red paint stain misread as blood and motive seen in alleged frauds in the Illinois Central car repairing department.
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Chicago
Ira Rawn
Monon Railroad
Rawn
Thinois Central Car Repairing Department
Assemblyites in Portland for Gubernatorial Nomination
Portland July 21 Approximately ten delegates gathered for Oregon state assembly the first since direct primary law passed in 1965. They issue recommendations for Republican candidates with Smith and Bowerman as leading gubernatorial contenders. Moores Bristol and others hold various roles as assembly debates center on party harmony and primary election prospects.
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First Oregon
Portland
Assembly
A. C. Smith
Bowerman
Oregon State Assembly
A Iso
Portland Ie
Sinon
Gun Explodes at Fortress Monroe Killing Ten
Washington July 21 22 Blazing blast from a breech lock on a 12 inch gun at Fortress Monroe kills ten men and wounds several others during target practice. The war department reports a probable premature explosion and an investigation will be ordered as officers and men of the artillery school witness the fatal accident. The list of victims includes Sergeant Harry Hees Corporal Hitles Adkins and several privates.
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of Coast Artillery
Enguss
Washington
Coast Artillery
Fortress Monroe
Monroe
Carlos
Coyerde
Hampton Roads
Artillery Corps
Harry Hees
Hitles Adkins
Albert Braden
Réiyn Dubby
John Chadwick Rete
Side Smith Andrew Sullivan
James Turner H. Adri
Dr Crippen and the paramour reportedly captured
Cardiff reports Crippen the wanted murderer arrested and held for London. Mme Levene, accused of aiding his escape, said to be captured near Tagerane. The report is unverified. Also notes the anniversary of the first Bull Run battle and a possible Blue and Gray reunion next year at the battle site.
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Cardiff
Wales
Dr. Crippen
London
Mme. Levene
Crippen
Tagerane
Bull Run
Washington
Pinchot Denounces Regular Forces In California Campaign
Gifford Pinchot campaigning for William Kent in California denounces Regular Republicans led by Aldrich. He accuses Aldrich of favoring money over men and criticizes a copper and cobalt holding company tied to a leading firm. Pinchot asserts insurgency is the GOP’s only hope and calls for honest leadership.
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Eiax-Porester
California
Aldrich
The
Sacramento
Republican Party
Haue
Cannon
Hale
Tawney
Ballineer
Wickersbaum
Gifford Pinchot
William Kent
Congress
Guitgenhel
Tiber Campu
Cope Ber
Aldriegh
Open International Bridge link between Brownsville and Matamoros
Brownsville Texas July 21 the International Bridge spanning the Rio Grande was formally opened with representatives from the United States and Mexico present. The ceremony begins a highway connection between Brownsville and Matamoros and continues tomorrow.
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Brownsville
Tex
Rilo Grande
Republica of North America
Mexico
Matamoras
Lad Crashed to Death in Portland Steam Roller Incident
July 20 in Portland Oregon John Klein a year old son of Wm Klein was fatally crushed by a steam roller. The child who was playing near the machine with others died within a short time. The engine driver Charles Ames says he stopped the roller several times and warned the children away before the accident.
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Lad
Portland, Or
John Klein
BL Klein
Chas. Ames
Maryland to lead in farm productivity says Crothers plan
Baltimore Md July 21 The state is to rank among the first in productivity if Governor Crothers Farmers Commission meets its aim. The commission holds a bio agri cultural meeting at La Plata today with Charles county experts outlining farm improvement work.
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Baltimore
Maryland
Crothers
Farmers’ Commission
la Plata
Charles County
Reiler Inspector Arrested After Alleged Embezzlement
The sheriff reports Alexander F. Whitney, former Colorado Inspector of Colorad o, arrested at Auburn and to be brought back. Whitney allegedly collected fees via duplicate watchers and retained funds. Appointed by Governor Shafroth, he was relieved after discrepancies were found by State Auditor Kenehan. a formal charge followed but he posted bonds and vanished.
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Prayeey
Sheriff's Office
Alexander FE
JT. Whitney
Stte Heller
Colorado
Auburn
Onow
Whittier
Whitthey
Tate
Shafroth
Kenehan
General Carmen Corea Killed in Nicaragua Conflict
News from New Orleans reports General Carmen Cores known as General Colon was killed in combat near Nissfegue two weeks ago. Corea held a prominent position in Estrada’s faction since the uprising began in Nicaragua. His bravery has been widely noted.
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New Orlpone
Carmen Cores
Colon
Nissfegue
Clenetal Corea
Estrada
Wvertare
Nicaragua
La Grande Banker Sentenced to Seven Years in Prison
Portland reports former cashier Jefferson W. Serber of the defunct Farmers and Traders National Bank of La Grande Ore was sentenced in federal district court to seven years in a federal penitentiary on McNeil Island Washington. He was convicted of forgery and misappropriation of bank funds.
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Portland
Ore
Jefferson W. Serber
Farmers and Traders National Bank of
Son of Enghiss Peer Eldves With Actress
London report claims Sir Westman Pearson’s third son Francis wed Ethel Lewis of the D O Y L Y Carte company last August at St Clement’s Strand. The marriage stayed secret as the bride pursued theatre while Francis studied at Cambridge. After public notice, Pearson sent the couple abroad and moved Francis to the purchasing department. forgiveness hinges on his future success.
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London
Weetman Penteon
Francis
Ethel Lewis
D’oyly Carte Opera Company
St. Clement's
The
Strand
Pearson
Cambridge
Westman Pearson
Ling George to Be Crowned Next June
London report notes a proclamation declaring King George will be crowned in June 1912. The ceremony is described as to be the most brilliant in England's history and signals a major royal event for the era.
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Ling George
London
Sive
Kine
George
England
Histore
Northrup and Trigid Held After Staten Island Prune Incident
Police arrested William Northrup and John Gust a Trigid following a breakfast prune incident on Staten Island. Northrup died after severe poisoning. Gust a Trigid remains in custody as authorities investigate.
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William Northrup
Staten Island
Gece
Sirs Northrup
John Gust
Society Leaders Urged to Forego Cigarette Smoking
Miss Lucy Page Gaston voices a plan to curb female smoking by appealing to Miss Elranda Sears and Mrs Alice Longworth to quit cigarettes. She aims to pass anti cigarette laws and targets society women, college girls, actresses, and working girls she says imitate the habit.
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Lucy Page Gaston
Haiti
New York
Elranda Sears
Alice Longworth
Gaston
Miles Gas
Miles Sears
Boston
Shy
Longworth
Roosevelt
Hibernians Elect New York Officers at Convention
The Ancient Order of Hibernians board elected officers in New York July 20 including National chaplain Father PF A Cullinan of Montreal and general president Edola Hanley of New York. Delegates oppose the ban on polities within the order and urge adherence to traditional rules.
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Hibernians
New York
Ancient
Order of Hibernians
Board of Enion
Roy
PF A
Cullinan
Montreal
Edola
Hanley
Colin Quinn
Pawticket
Chas, Woods
Philadelphia
Portland
Oregon
Hentie
Hoard of
Erin
Fretion
Rail strike paralyzes Northeast line amid tempers flare
In Shimulon Newcastle on July 21 a prolonged rail strike disrupted the Northeast line after a four hour conference. Thousands of workers, including miners, faced disruption as rail services stalled and personnel debated responsibility and possible resolutions amid tense negotiations.
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Newcastle
Kas
Empire City Handicap Opens Yonkers Meet at Yonkers Track
Empire City Racing Association launches a regular Yonkers meet with attention on the Empire City Handicap alongside Suburban and Brooklyn handicaps. The 14 days scheduled at Brighton Head have been completed at Yonkers. Yonkers racing continues to August 3, followed by the Saratoga club starting a 21 day meeting.
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New York
Brooklyn
Empire City Racing Association
Yonkers
Brighton Head
Saratoga Club
Sneouhor Mystery At San Francisco Park Death Ruled Self Inflicted
A body was found at a Helrwy the dnack of an Gnl- Lnfihed site in Gate Park with four petal wounds and a plate at the foot. Police say the death appears self inflicted amid surrounding mystery.
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San Francisco
Bay Shore Horse Show Opens in Long Island NY
The annual Bay Shore Horse Show opened in Long Island today drawing a large New York crowd. The event features an attractive entry field and runs through the remainder of the week with ongoing exhibitions and displays by local riders and fashionables.
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New York
Long Tsland
Paspor Denies Mutilating Flag In Minersville Case
Philadelphia report states Paspor denies involvement in flag mutilation charges linked to Zion Lutheran Church official Warsh praetor of Minersville Rev. Charles, and Mount Ponce cemetery sexton Charles Glass. Allegedly a flag was taken for interment with a body and another flag substituted, with possible indictment for larceny next term.
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Philadelphia
Hay
Thesetrs
Ton Biherterica
Llewellyn
Charles
Warsh Praetor
Zion Luthmin
Minersville
Sexton
Charles Glass
Mount Ponce
Fenigete
Flor
Justifiable Homicide in Salt Lake City
July 20 A coroner's jury ruled the killing of Arthur Shepard a scene painter by John A Jones a justifiable homicide Jones a postal clerk shot Shepard outside the Wellington hotel Monday night Shepard and Jones allegedly registered as spouses awaiting a room The body will be sent to San Francisco for burial with no further charges expected against Jones
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Salt Lake
Arthur Shepard
John A. Jones
Jones
Shepard
Wellington
Mr. Jones
San Francisco
Cycle Races in Brussels Decide Final Day
In Brussels on July 21 semi finals were held in the international bicycle races with the final events to be decided next Sunday. Turin has been selected as the meeting place of The International Cyclists Union in 1911.
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Brussels
Turin
International Cyclists” Union
Michigan Engineers Conference Chooses Site for Next Meet
Michigan Kin members of the National Association of Engineers convened in Kilamycoo Mich for a conference on improving trade practices. Detroit Bay City Lansing and Saginaw compete to host the next convention.
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Michigan Engineers
Kilamycoo
Mich
National Association of Engineers
Detroit Bay City
Lansing
Saginaw
Mrs Cleveland's Birthday Observed At Forty Six
Mrs Grover Cleveland, widow of the former president, is forty six years old today. She was married in the White House twenty four years ago.
Benedictine Abbey Planned in Katanga by Belgian Offer
Monsignor Van Caloen, following the pope's wishes, accepts the Belgian government offer and undertakes founding a Benedictine abbey on the Katanga high table lands. The action signals religious settlement and Belgian involvement in the region.
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Pounds Abbey i
Katanga
Ntwverp
Monsionor van Caloen
Katana
Opportunity Knocks: Don’t Stand on Formalities Stand On Heads
A brisk exhortation urges swift action when chances arise. The speaker emphasizes taking initiative and hammering on doors rather than waiting for formal invitation, underscoring resolve and enterprise in capitalizing on opportunities.
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Hammer
Taft Visit Fuels Native Visitor Tension at Bar Harbor
Bar Harbor Me July 21 The long standing strife between natives and summer visitors grows sharper as Taft's visit continues Native residents allege exclusion from dinners receptions and events while visitors seek to showcase hospitality Taft golfed and met tariff board members planning a Beverly meeting A rumored letter to Judge Kinkaide of Toledo sparks mystery Taft denies shifting stance in Ohio while Senator Hate assists in trip arrangements for Etineer Saturday
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Taft
Kinknide
Barharbor
Barker
Barbarehor
Emert
Tariff Board
Tariff Commission
Beverly
Reynolds Kinkaide
Toledo
Judge Kinkaide
Oyster Bay
Colonel Roosevelt
Ohio
Senator Hate
Hate
Etineer
Thompson endorses Democrat if Taft is renominated
Lincoln July 21 David Thompson former minister to Mexico declared that if President Taft was renominated by the Republicans he would support a Democrat. Thompson, once Roosevelt era minister, had stirred New York with a third term bid for Teddy. Roosevelt denied authorizing the bid.
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Lincoln
David Thompson
Mexico
Taft
Thompson
Roosevelt
New York
Teddy
Philanthropist Paris Inspires Fractured Paris Row
Report from Paris recounts a chaotic street scene near St Tasare station where two wheels locked and a crowd gathered. A shouting exchange followed with taunts such as go then kind of a philanthropist as one man, White Hat, wins amid the disorder and a linked death linked to Dr Petit and the Soeur Candide episode is noted in passing.
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St Tasare
Gardner
Stnes
Soeur
Dr. Petit
Parte Neutts
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