Cloudbursts Ravage County Farmlands and Roads
A severe late storm damaged hundreds of thousands of dollars in a county, with wind hail and dust storms. The path from Butter Creek through Nye country to Eastland saw bridges houses and crops swept away and many farms losing large portions of their harvest. Notable losses included John Crow Claud Crow John Rothlin George Peringer and others with insurance claims and ruined crops. Roadways were broken up and several horses drowned or fatally injured in cloudbursts.
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Spring Hollow
Eastland
John Crow
Claud Crow
John Rothlin
George Peringer
William Wright
John Todd
Tom Thompson
Sam T. Thompson
J. W. Maloney
A. B. Cooley
Rothlin
John 5. Todd
R. F. Kirkpatrick
Bruno Weber
Charles Hamilton
Storie & Ritner
Maloney
Sum Rk. Thompson
Blakely Place
L. C. Rothrock
Blakely Farm
Roulstone
W. W. Harrah
Wild Horse Creek
Pilot Rock
Butter Creek
Butter Creek flood leaves valley in ruin and danger
A Saturday storm sent a five foot high wall of water down Butter Creek Valley sweeping away houses barns and fences. Settlers warned inhabitants in time and saved many lives. Pilot Rock and Birch Creek areas also suffered with destroyed bridges shattered grain and impassable roads.
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Butter Creek
William Rake
James Nelson
Valle
Pilot Rock
Birch Creek
Seattle Faces Coordinated Military Maneuvers in Northwest
In Seattle Washington on July 22 a joint operation unfolds with Oregon Washington and Idaho militia units Twenty-first and Twenty-fifth infantry a First Cavalry squadron from Fort Boise and a Second Field Artillery battalion. The plan runs to July 20 and features two miniature armies one defending Seattle the other advancing on the city from Grays Harbor.
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Seattle
Wash
Pacific Northwest
Oregon
Washington
Idaho
First Cavalry
Bolse Barracks
Second Field Artillery
War Department
Northwest
Grays Harbor
Cloud Burst Slams Walla Walla and Nearby Areas
A massive storm from the Blue mountains hit Walla Walla on Saturday night at about 6 45 PM with winds around 55 mph. It uprooted trees damaged crops and buildings including three warehouses and crippled telephone service, prompting fears of four figure damage though exact totals were not yet known. Nearby Eureka Flat escaped rainfall while hail lashed Bend Oregon later that night with no major damage reported. The Kalamazoo Anti Tuberculosis Association set its membership target at 1200.
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Walla Walla
Wash
Eureka Flat
Harvert
Puget Sound
Sudberry
Thiel
Northern Pacific
Jap German Pact Reported In Diplomatic Circles
Reports from Berlin say negotiations are sought to forge an alliance between Japan and Germany. The plan would see Japan backing German interests in the Orient if Britain and Germany go to war, but Kaiser Wilhelm reportedly hesitates due to potential friction with the United States. In Portland, Oregon, the Mimiama club begins Mount Hood ascent led by H H Prouty with ten person squares and heliograph communication, drawing statewide interest for its elaborate plans.
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Berlin
Europe
Katetin
Japan
Orient
Kaiser
United States
Portland
Ore
Mamima Club
Mount Hood
H. H. Prouty
Five Arrests Tied to Rosenthal Murder Probe
Five men were arrested in New York on charges of involvement in the Rosenthal murder. Names listed include William Shapiro Louis Libby Jack Rose and Brigie Weber with Sam Paul and Jack Sullivan held as witnesses. Becker moved to desk duty after police denied suspension. Officials seek letters threatening officials and a grand jury convenes tomorrow. In Peoria the National Association of Amateur Oarsmen annual regatta opens on Peoria Lake as part of an aquatic carnival lasting through next Saturday.
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New York
Becker Wie
Becker
Rosenthal
Wim. Shapiro
Louis T. Libby
Jack Rose
Peoria
National Association of Amateur Oarsmen
Peoria Lake
Mikado in Critical Condition After Brief Rally
Tokio July 22 The emperor was slightly stronger tonight but doctors say the illness is beyond recovery. Earlier he rallied briefly after taking nourishment, then sank again, losing consciousness at intervals as the empress slept. Crown Prince Yoshihito asked to be present in the sickroom. Authorities prepared for possible transfer of imperial authority amid fears of unrest in Korea.
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Tokio
Yoshihito
Korea
Mikaro
Street betting on Gov Wilson two to one
New York July 22 odds on Woodrow Wilson as next president are two to one per the New York Times. A stock exchange broker offers five thousand of his own money at odds of two to one, inviting bets despite possible legal conflict.
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New York
Wall Street
Woodrow Wilson
New York Times
Dem
Wilson
United States
Stock Exchange
Wilson to stay in New Jersey governorship
Wilson awoke refreshed after 12 hours sleep then met Senator Reed of Missouri and decided not to resign as New Jersey governor. He entered seclusion to finish his acceptance speech, expected to take two days to prepare.
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Wilson
Senator Reed
Missouri
New Jersey
Roosevelt cause helped by Perkins
Former Senator Scott testified before the senate campaign contributions committee that in 1904 he was a Republican National Committee member. He recalled George W. Perkins asked him about West Virginia and that Perkins, a Roosevelt ally, provided fifteen thousand dollars to aid the Republican governor’s race there. Scott said he knew of no contributions from Morgan, Havemeyer, or other trust magnates.
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Washington
Scott
West Virginia
Senate Campaign Contributions Investigating
Republican National Committee
George W. Perkins
Roosevelt
Morgan
Havemeyer
Arrest of New Bedford mother of nine days old babe
New Bedford Mass July 22. A mother of a nine day old baby, wife of a striking textile worker, was arrested today and jailed on charges of assaulting an officer and disorderly conduct. The husband was also arrested.
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New Bedford
Mass
Carry Fing
Babe
Judge Hanford resigns citing strain and health
Seattle on July 22 Judge Hanford telegraphed President Taft resigning due to physical strain and a wish to retire while still healthy. The impeachment probe moves forward as Congress weighs the evidence in a financial deal with Northern Pacific. Congressional members say the case against Hanford is highly damaging.
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Seattle
Hanford
Hia
Taft
Congress
Northern Pacific
Senate
Congressional Committee
Congressman Berger Denounces Judge Hanford Resignation
Washington July 22 Congressman Berger of Wisconsin called Hanford's resignation an admission of guilt and said his impeachment resolution aimed at bench corruption in general. He asserted the Hanford and Arch Hall cases show corruption as a broader issue, not targeting Hanford alone.
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Washington
Hanford
Berger
Wisconsin
Seattle
Borger Siid
Archhall
Rev Milnes Resigns From Local Presbyterian Pulpit
Reverend Frank J Milnes pastor of the local Presbyterian church quits his post with next Sunday to be his last service in the city He and his family plan a move to New England for relatives visits and possible relocation His tenure followed a year of popular sermons but wide opinions on orthodoxy caused lingering tensions leading to the resignation
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Frank J. Milnes
Presbyterian Church
Milnes
Confesses Killing Mother Slayer Confesses Killing Landis
Redding Calif July 22 William E Clement son of Mr Bradford who was recently killed by William Landis postmaster at Buckeye today confessed to having shot and killed Landis from ambush to revenge the death of his mother Clement says he shot Landis three times from ambush I was driven to it by the demeanor of Landis after he was released on bail after killing my mother Sitting on his own porch a short distance off from our home he played the tune Another Shovelful of Dirt on Mother's Grave Clement seemed relieved after the confession.
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Redding
Calif
William E. Clement
Bradford
William Landis
Buckeye
Landis
Clement
North Dakota Boys Study State Resources Camp
One hundred North Dakota boys aged 16 to 20, under military regulation and supervised by a commissioned U S Army officer, began a camp to study the state's resources. The North Dakota Better Farming association organized the program with representatives from forty nine counties. They will inform and interest residents about the resources and achievements showcased at the state fair.
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Fargo
N. D
North Dakota
United States Army
North Dakota Better Farming Association
Photographers Gather in Philadelphia for Annual Convention
Members of the Photographers Association of America attend the opening of their annual convention in Philadelphia. Several hundred delegates from across the United States are present as discussions focus on moving pictures copyrights and new photography developments during the week.
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Photographers
Philadelphia
Photographers* Association of America
United States
Ontario Bowling Tourney Opens in London on 14-End Games
The Western Ontario Bowling Association annual tournament opens in London Ontario. All games this year are 14 ends, with the Labatt trophy finals set for 1 end. Local teams compete as July 22 kicks off the event.
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London
Ont
Western Ontario Bowling Association
Andrew Lang Dies in Banchory at 77
Scottish critic poet and anthropologist Andrew Lang died in Banchory on July 22. Born March 31 1844 in Selkirk he authored ballads fairy tales and translations from 1872 onward. Lang contributed to personal literature and long linked with the London Daily News. He delivered the Gifford Lectures at St Andrews in 1985.
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Banchory
Scotland
Andrew Lang
Selkirk Marth
London Daily News
St. Andrews University
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