Alta House Fire Sparks Suspected Incendiary Attack
A town tragedy struck when the Alta House and stable burned after an incendiary blaze started in a shed between the hotel and stable. Firemen saved most stock, eight horses died, and property losses neared $20,000 with Sam Bitner bearing heavy losses. Witnesses describe a mysterious man seen fleeing the scene as firefighters battled the fast-spreading flames.
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Alt
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Alta House
Sam Bitner
Alth House
Bitner
Widow of Marshall Field Weds Maldwin A Drummond
In Tondon on September 3, Mrs. Marshall Field Jr widow of the Chicago merchant heir to the Field estate ties with Maldwin A. Drummond second son of the late Edgar Drummond. The ceremony surprised local friends as Marshall Field Jr’s death in Chicago followed a gunfire incident. The Field heirs Marshall 15 and Henry 18 attended.
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Marshall Field, Jr
Chicago
Marshall
Henry
Field
King Edward
Prince Francis of
Teck
Drummond
Can Fly Too Aeroplane Demonstration
John C Buckhardt of Portland Oregon and Oscar Trolight of Indianapolis students at Cornell university presented an Aeroplane built by themselves. The craft traveled at 41 miles an hour at a height of 11 feet and the tests conducted today showed the machine worked perfectly.
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Ithaca
John C. Buckhardt
Portland
Ore
Oscar Trolight
Indianapolis
Cornell University
Mother of Forest Saved in Calaveras Grove Fire
A Stockton report says the forest fire near the big trees is under control and nearly out. Only the Mother of Forest tree suffered a slight top spark damage while six square miles of timber burned. No other trees were touched.
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Stockton
War on Cannon In Chicago Campaign Gears Up
Democratic leaders aided by labor unions plan a waterloo style effort against Congressman Cannon. Labor Day will feature the first gunfire as top orators are deployed to advocate H. C. Bell, Cannon’s opponent and former assistant attorney general under Cleveland.
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Waterloo
Wfuriker Cannon
Congress
H. C. Bell
Cannon
Cleveland
Shallenberger Wins Democratic Nomination for Governor
Omaha returns show 96 of 400 precincts counted with Congressman Shallenberger leading Mayor Dahiman by about 16,000 votes as Bryan's ally is defeated. Shallenberger secures the Democratic nomination for governor amid local election results.
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Ality
Dahiman
Bryan
California Democrats to Adopt Platform
Stockton Sept 3 The California state Democratic platform to be adopted at the convention will include four planks. It will oppose removing the state capital from Sacramento to Berkeley and urge stricter immigration controls against Orientals including Japanese naturalization. The Denver platform and national ticket are endorsed.
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Stockton
California
Sacramento
Berkeley
Oakland
Denver
Java
Bryat
Veterans Come West Tacoma to Host Next Spanish War Vet Meet
Boston Sept 3 United Spanish War Veterans select Tacoma as the site for next year annual meeting. Tacoma wins after vote by national council, setting plans for gathering of veterans from across the United States.
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Tacoma
Boston
United Spanish War Veterans Today
Hearst Opens Independence Party Campaign in Midwest
New York Sept. 2 Hearst left today for Indianapolis to launch the Independence party campaign in the middle west. He says he sees little chance for Democratic progress under what he calls the party’s changing principles.
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Hearst
Indianapolis
Independence Party
Middle West
Democratic Party
Tts
Mother Recovers Kidnapped Child After Long Search
Mrs. A B Gross recovers her daughter Marchle after a three year coast wide search ending at G E Ware’s home in Los Angeles. Marchle had been kidnapped six times during the war and again three months ago by her father Tess who claims the mother deserted the child at two weeks old in Spokane. He spent over 26000 dollars to regain possession. The pair head east with the mother seeking return home. Atlantic City reports Charles Roberts in critical condition after a boardwalk shooting, while with Mry W C Williams one week ago.
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Los Angeles
Pacific Coast
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G. E. Ware
Pasadena
Tess
Spokane
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Marble
Atlantic City
Charles Roberts
Baltimore
Assaiant
W, C. Williams
Isery
Ship wreck near Point Arena amid fog and lumber wash
Report from Point Arena says two horses came ashore south of town signaling a ship lost last night. Captain Williams notes a distant shock before lumber ashore, possible explosion. Captain John Stitt led an all night search with no result, as fog limited discovery while driftwood tied to a schooner name Hatch was found ashore.
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Warner
Julius Whittock
Whittock
Oregon
Joe H. Parkes
Aite Street
East End
John Dyer
John Town
Point Arena
Here
John Stitt
Life Station
Williams
Pope anxious to leave duties for private life
In an interview with Albany Bishop Burke the pope said he fears he will not live long as the burden of the church grows heavier and he longs to return to private life. Burke states the pope's condition in Venice is far more serious than commonly known.
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Burke
Albany
N. Y
Venice
Reconciliation Not Complete in Toledo Probe
Sept 3 report states Foraker dismisses any peace pact with Taft. He denies reconciliation, accuses the executive committee of insulting him by inviting him to open the state campaign at Youngstown next Saturday. He says no authorized course has been announced.
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Heo Aaid
Charles T. Lewis
Judge Taft
Middle Bass Island Club
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Henry Corbin
J. Warren Keifer
Ohio
James Hoyt
Cleveland
Foraker
Lincoln Republican Club
Chicago
Hitchcock
National Committee
Kansas
Middle Bass Island
Toledo
Aror
Atu
Sen Itor Dick
Harris
Whitlock
Taft and Foraker Meet as Veterans Cheer in Toledo
Thousands witnessed a high profile reunion as Taft and Foraker shook hands on September 2 in Toledo Ohio. Both leaders addressed veterans and hinted at joint political activity with Foraker campaigning for the Senate and Taft's national role discussed.
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Iteunion
Pruitt Returns Home Under Care After Warder Incident
Pendleton lawyer Pruitt, reported missing, has been brought back to the city and placed in his former home. He is described as not critically ill but suffering from a threatened brain fever and must rest for an extended period. His wife traced him to Sheridan, Wyoming, where he appeared hallucinating en route to join her and his mother.
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Sheridan
Wyo
Great Western Gate
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