Roosevelt Visit and Yellow Fever Notes in July Dispatches
Reports from New Orleans and the South describe eight yellow fever deaths and over 100 cases in New Orleans while health officers urge investigation of all suspected sources. Fort Morgan records four yellow fever cases from the Panama voyage. At Oyster Bay Roosevelt denies dealings with an alleged publication. Secretary Taft and Miss Roosevelt arrive in Yokohama aboard the Manchuria and proceed to Tokyo for formal receptions and transit arrangements.
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Sureeor White
Marine Hospital Service
New Orleans
Fort Morgan
Ala
Coulbia
Panana
Oyster Bay
Roosevelt
Mann
Baran Komurnate
Yokohama
Taft
Manchuria
Griseanan
Foreign Offices
War Department
Mise Roosevelt
Elation
Toldto
Toklo
Large Steamer Ashore Near Cape in Dense Fog
A large passenger steamer ran aground off Cape Mendieta in fog while the crew and captain deserted. Three small boats were launched as the grounded vessel blocked the channel. the ship is not in danger of sinking, and a mysterious premier from the north is reported to be aboard.
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von Bureka
Gal
Bowie
Rage Hive
San Pranahe
Chie Mendietum
AC Ti
Aanlaiernie
Cape
Tf A. Om
Plooe
Opposition Withdrawn in Great Northern and Burlington Line Plan
Lincoln July 85 opposition to a Great Northern and Burlington line project appears withdrawn. The plan involves a line from Sioux City to Lincoln to connect the Great Northern with the Burlington, enabling a rail link to the Winnebago reservation. Morrie Schaefer, 16, of Brooklyn, NY, has invented an electric signaling device for elevated railways and was offered $25,000 which he refused.
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Lincoln
New
Great Northern
Winnebago Reservation
Burlington
Sioux City
Eel
Morrie Schaueteffer
Brooklyn
Fire destroys Tagross home in Braddock killing two children
Cremated in Braddock Pa this morning after a gasoline stove exploded. Levi Tagross residence caught fire burning two children to death while the mother and a daughter were fatally burned and the father plus two other children were seriously burned. Dead are Harry Taggrens seven and Meyer Tagress four.
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Braddock
Levi Tagross
Harry Taggrens
Meyer Tagress
Killed by the Pali Roten Moni July 21
Mrs Julen Van Dunceren slept aboard the west bound Burning tom train near Belgrade when her year old child fell from the speeding train and died instantly. The body was recovered by a work train and taken to Hazemin for an inquest. The mother, traveling to join her husband, cannot speak Engagiash.
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Rotten
Moni
Julen van Dunceren
Burningtom
Belgrade
Vas
Ody
Hazemin
van Duscheren
Butte
Roxemon
Eiagiiah
Farmer Fred Jennings Found Dead in Workshop
Fred Jennings a farmer and carpenter near Zillah Washington committed suicide Saturday night by shooting his wife using a tarifiers In His workshop. He was troubled by loneliness and financial troubles. He owned a 40 acre farm and owed 259 on it. He left a will giving all property to his wife.
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North Yakinaw
Wash
Fred Jennings
Zillah
Aloknens
Ten thousand armor plant workers strike for eight hour day
Seven thousand employees of the armor plate mill join a general strike in Malians iron and steel industry. Reported on July 28, the action targets an eight hour day and widespread labor action across the sector. Also noted is a heat related death on a farm near Wapato on July 25.
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Ten
Taly
Norway Crisis Reported In Norwegian Negotiations
July 25 report from Siheckholm notes a government committee recommending formal negotiations with Norway to adjust relations. The plan proposes 29 million to cover postwar settlements and outlines potential involvement of North and South Nordic peoples if a partner agreement fails.
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Siheckholm
Suellen
Tony
Neewiy
Port of Portland Dalles Celilo Canal Project Bids
In Portland Inty column the United States engineers review bids for the Dalles Celilo canal work. Bidders include International Construction, John Kteriin, Torre Construction, Fokeph, Magnet, J. W. Sweeney, Pacific Coast Construction, Pendermast Clarkson, Smith Jones, and others. A bid bond of 20,000 is included. Work to start within 60 days and finish by December 11, 1908. A fire at Finley salmon hatchery near Cowie, Wash, is noted as an unsuccessful attempt.
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Dalle Celilo Canal
United States Engineers
International Come
John Kteriin
Torre Cotetruction Company
Fokeph
Magnet
J. W. Sweeney, Rooter, Wakefield
Pendermast & Clarkson
Smith & Jones
Pacific Coat Conmetruction Company
Muget Sound Fridge & Dredging Company
Senator Mitchell Sentenced in Maltnorint County Jail Case
Senator Mitchell was sentenced by Federal Judge De Haven to a month in the county jail and a $1000 fine. The aged statesman protested constitutional grounds and claimed lack of authority. the court overruled and allowed a Bill of Exceptions. An execution stay was granted as bonds of $2000 were filed.
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Portland
Mitchel
de Haven
Pranent
Thurston
United States
Becton
Dino
Mitchell
Adridges
Land Office
Flanking Movement On Mongolian Territory Reported
A chaotic dispatch outlines imperial plans and Allied moves. It notes Emperor William's favored flank against democratic shifts, Japanese efforts at Toumen Pass, and a rising call for a general strike in Warsaw. Riots in Bessarabia leave eight Jews and two Christians dead while Witte plans a U S visit. Baron Komura and delegates coordinate with Ta Kahin in New York before meeting the President.
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Toumen Pass
Warsaw
Poland
Bessarabia
Aaron Kone Ias
New Y York
Victic
New York
Baron Komute
Mbnomter Ta- Kahin
Waldorf-Astoria
Pime
Explosion At Bankhead Mine Kills Three
An explosion at the Bankhead mine killed miners Thames Sinsley David Thomas and John Williams. Reports from Portland say transfer of blame and investigation follow. Other items note deaths and suicides among various individuals including Russian émigré Joseph Stephinowics in New York and broker Otto Berhalmer in New York. Don Cameron dies in San Francisco and Anna Gleeson is sentenced in Chicago for theft.
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Kentucky
Walter Acott
Ymiter
New York
Anc
Hin
Bankhead Mine
Abh Bantft
Bankhead
Thames Sinsley
David Thomas
John Williama
Reseeded Wheat Tests Show Shriveling Losses in Fulton Area
Report from Fulton station on July g describing a crop test by A. G. Friedly. Twenty five bushels per acre variance noted with shriveled grain from a heat wave. Estimates suggest yields near five bushels per acre in the hot stretch. Harvesting crews and local threshers listed, with damage linked to recent heat and prior cold snap. A related note cites rising automobile fatalities in Chicago this year, with 1 killed and 72 injured to date.
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Vickie
Pulton
Crusen Way
Friedly
Fulton Station
Tolay
Friedts
Comer
Priediy
Wien
John Temple
John Hanan
Ren Morton
Friadly
Blanket toss kills state guard member in Portland incident
July 16 Portland. A soldier from Company A Oregon National Guard, from Baker City area, died after being tossed in a blanket during a prank tows and thrown by several comrades. Lieutenant R. B. Hintnen will announce the name of the confessed participant later. A court martial is expected. blanket tossing is forbidden by military rules.
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Company A. Oreron National Guard
Gakerity
Ling
BR. W. Hintnen
Spangler
Nold
United States Steel Declares 1 4 Percent Dividend
New York July 29 directors of United States Steel corporation declared a regular quarterly dividend of 1 24 per cent on preferred stock. Net earnings for the term were 20 905 116, compared with 20 525 856 the previous quarter.
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New York
United States Steel Corporation
Chinese language daily newspaper to launch in San Francisco
Walla Walla reports a movement to annex Spring Grove and Water Town additions with about 600 residents seeking city inclusion. Opposition is anticipated as residents petition the city council to redraw boundaries. Also noted is a Chinese language daily newspaper planned for San Francisco, claiming to be the only morning Chinese paper outside China.
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Aili Walle
Two Spring Grove
Watertown Addition
Jn Wkely
Walla Walla
San Francisco
China
Weak Boilers in Bennington Story of a Survivor
San Diego July 25. Machinist A F Nelson the only engine room survivor provided the most important statement yet on the Bennington explosion. He recalled Captain Young saying boilers were unsafe above 126 to 135 pounds and noted the gauge reached 132 when the blast occurred. Icke ship divers will inspect plates to judge repair viability. Three victims remain in serious condition including Kennedy of Alliance Nebraska.
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San Diego
Bennington
A. F. Nelson
Young
Horolulu
Admiral Goodrich
Nelson
Icke
Mare
Submarine Service
Kennedy
Alliance
Wheat and corn prices in Chicago market report
Chicago wheat market items quote July wheat at 7 dollars, corn at 4? percent, and rye at ta, with notes on the largest wheat market in the United States.
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United States
Chicago
Tili
Burns Blaze Claims Milton Woman In Night Accident
Mrs I M Givins of Milton Ste. suffers severe clothing fire injuries after a lamp explosion while she tried to escape her burning clothing on a Sunday night. She aged about 50, with family nearby assisting as physicians were summoned and care given to ease her suffering.
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I. M. Givins
Milton
Ste
L. M
Jan
Hunters License Totals Reported by County Clerk
From an inquiry at the county clerk's office the Times-Mera reports fourteen hunters licensed in the county. The article warns locals to secure permits to avoid trouble, noting the license counts reflect the number of guns and game in the area.
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Times-Mera
Thie
Norns Tintess Herald
Boy Found Living in Trunk After Family Tragedy
New York report says for two months John Mulqueen six lived inside a trunk at a former Tenth Avenue home after his father disappeared and his mother died. Neighbors saw him crawl in and out and feed him. Police alerted. case under investigation.
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New York
John Mulqueen
Tenth Avenue
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