Tokio Fair Postponement Sparks Japan-Thrill Exposition
Tokyo officials press Japan to participate in the postponed exposition as financial stringency cited. Roosevelt writes to Secretary Root praising Japan’s action and aiming to calm tensions. Reports say Chinese Minister Wu may be recalled. Baron Takahira’s telegram cost $96.
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Kankee
Washington
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Catholic Parade Abandoned In London Eucharistic Congress
London on September 2nd saw Church leaders abandon a planned grand parade for the Eucharistic congress opening on September 9 to avoid an anti Catholic demonstration and possible bloodshed. Police had been warned of a plot to interrupt the procession and Protestants alliance leaders claimed violations of constitutional rights. An earlier item from Toledo notes 20 000 blue army youths paraded before 166 000 spectators with Taft party seats and a grand electrical display planned tonight.
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Council of Protestant Alliances
England
Toledo
Taft Party
Death Prom Prominent Japanese Statesman Marquis Tnouye
Tokio Sept 2 General Marquis Tnouye a leading Japanese statesman died today at Villa Okkeu after a heart failure. He was widely respected for his public service and leadership.
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Marquis Tnouye
Villa Okkeu
Pitch fumes kill four in forepeak on Puritan
Boston Sept 2 Four men died from inhaling fumes of burning pitch in the forepeak of the ship Puritan where they had been storing dal t yesterday. A fire started from spontaneous combustion and the men did not escape.
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Boston
Spon
Highway Robbery Near Aberdeen on Route to Hoquiam
P Mel Donald Mabel Montell and Robert Kenyon the Aberdeen driver reported being held up by three masked robbers in an auto en route to Hoquiam. The gang demanded cash and jewels, leaving Donald unconscious after a struggle. McDonald lost about $600, Montell $206 in diamonds, and the driver $20 plus a gold watch. A white flag signaled the ambush as the robbers fled.
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Mel Donald
Robert Kenyon
Hoaquim
McDonald
Mabel Montell
Storm and flood tolls in England and Switzerland
London reports one hundred forty lives lost as storm swamps schooners and fishing boats along the coast. Swiss Tyrol reports heavy losses from avalanche and floods after a thaw, with forty dead. Eight English tourists are missing since Monday.
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England
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Switzerland
Republicans Win Vermont Vote Strength Across State Offices
Vermont voters gave Republicans a dominant statewide victory, with Lt Governor George Prouty leading the party and governing majorities in both legislative houses. The Independence League debuted with about 1,000 votes, while Democrats suffered losses in the Senate and House, and statewide GOP control continues into Congress and the Senate successor timing.
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Socialist Voice
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David J. Foster
Burlington
Frank Plungley
Northfield
Redfield Proctor
Bryan Won’t Admit Vermont Effect On Election Forecast
St Paul Sept 2 W J Bryan said he could not see how Vermont victory affects the coming election. He added the campaign has just opened and he declined to discuss the independence league's showing before heading to Sioux City to speak tonight.
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W. J. Bryan
Independence League
Sioux City
Republicans in Session Open with Uncertainty at Boise
Boise Sept. 2 The second day of the Republican state convention opened amid unsettled plans for state office nominees. A rule to defeat Congressman French surfaced last night. State Senator Heyburn opposed direct primaries and direct election of U S senators by the people.
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French
Heyburn
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Racing Balloon Ville de Dieppe Crashes Near Falls
Fear of a storm over Lake Ontario prompted the Ville de Dieppe crew to descend at Niagara Falls. A faulty rip cord caused a rough landing. three men were shaken, Captain A F Mueller was hospitalized with possible internal injuries, and passengers Perry and Gerald Gregory were aboard. The balloon left Columbus, Ohio, at 8:30 PM and faced trouble mid morning over Lake Erie before plunging toward the lake and rising again to 8000 feet.
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Lake Ontario
Ville de Dieppe
Niagoura Falls
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Mueller
Perry Gregory
Gerald Gregory
Chicago
American Federation of Aerial Clubs
Columbus
Ohio
Erle
Ballist
Big Trees Threatened By Major Forest Fire Near Hotel
Stockton reports a large forest fire near Murphy camp Calverss county burning toward the Big Trees Hotel. The blaze covered about 10 square miles with heavy timber lost. Hundreds of forest rangers plus workers fought the flames after back firing. Last month similar fires ravaged the area for two weeks.
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Murphy Camp
Calverss County
Big Trees
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Wisconsin election returns show Jenkins defeated by Lenroot
Partially complete returns indicate Congress man J J Jenkins chairman of the judiciary committee is defeated for renomination by Irvine Lenroot former speaker of the state assembly. Returns confirm Stephenson endorsed by Republicans for re election over three opponents. Governor Davidson receives renomination.
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Stephenson
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School Days Open With Five New High School Teachers
Pendleton prepares for fall opening with three new grade teachers and five new high school staff. Superintendent Landers to conduct normal work. no principal changes. Mon opening set, 16 o clock forenoon meeting for instruction and discussion with Landers.
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Pendleton
Superiintendent Landers
Law Has Not Forgotten Him Trial Back After Years
Virgil Wade, twice charged with assault, fled to Mexico and the southwest after bail. He was recaptured in Heppner and remains held for Umatilla County officials awaiting extradition. The indictment, filed over a year ago, stands as he returns from absence.
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Wade
Pilot Rock
Jon Sullivan
Crank Caller Miss Roosevelt Cronin Aimed for White House
Kath erine M Cronin from San Francisco arrived at the White House seeking admission claiming to be the president s long lost daughter and demanded Roosevelt vacate a room she was sent to the asylum today.
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Katherine M. Roosevelt Cronin
White House
Thain Strikes Workmen In Chicago Tragedy
A Northwestern elevated train in Chicago fatally struck a gang of workmen. One man, John Loehne, was hurled about 50 feet and killed instantly while two others were fatally hurt as they tried to escape. The incident occurred as workers stepped in front of a train to avoid another.
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Northwestern
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Deputy Bert Wilson Survives Gun Discharge On Train
Deputy Sheriff Bert Wilson dropped his automatic on a train platform at Umatilla Central. The revolver discharged, the bullet pierced his hat rim, passed through a car window, and lodged in woodwork, causing passengers to fear a deliberate shooting. Wilson learned the details from train staff after the incident occurred Monday afternoon.
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Wilson
Mystery Surrounds Discovery of Woman on Lake Washington Shore
Seattle reports a woman found yesterday on the shore of Lake Washington near Juanita with four gold teeth and gray hair. Identification is impossible due to desimposition, leaving authorities unable to determine her name or origin.
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Lake Washington
Juanita
Omaha Mayor Dahlman Claims Primary Victory
Omaha on September 2 reports Mayor Dahlman defeating George W. Bergs and former Congressman Schallenberger in yesterday’s primaries with a plurality in Douglas County.
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Dahlman
George W. Bergs
Schallenberger
Douglas County
Admiral Glass Dead After Hospital Farewell
Rear Admiral Henry Glass of the A and N ships died in Paso Robles California aged 64 from heart failure after an operation at his Berkeley home. Born in Kentucky in 1844 he joined the military academy in 1860 and participated in Civil War fort actions and Georgia Town sieges. He commanded cruisers in the Philippines and led the Pacific squadron 1903 to 1904, later serving as Pacific naval district commandant.
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Henry Glass
Berkeley
Glass
Kentucky
Military Academy
Charlestown Harbor
Georgetown
S. C
Bee Hive proprietor S A Kegley commits suicide in Georgetown
In Seattle on September 2 S A Kegley owner of the Bee Hive store Georgetown shot himself in the head. Family trouble is believed to have prompted the act.
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S. A. Kegley
Bee Hive
Georgetown
Fordie J Taylor Dies At 20 At Taylor Ranch
Fordie J Taylor son of Mr and Mrs Hr Taylor died this morning at the Taylor ranch north of the city of tuberculosis. He had suffered for some time and was sent to the southwest for relief but returned in June. He was 20, born and raised locally and attended local schools. Many acquaintances mourn his untimely death. The funeral will be held at 10 tomorrow morning at the Taylor farm home with Rev W T Easter Methodist pastor officiating.
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