Forest fires rage across Northwest and Manitoba regions
Forest fires broke away again across Washington Idaho Montana and Manitoba. Thousands of acres burn with losses possibly in the millions as rangers and crews struggle to regain control after days of fighting the blazes. Firefighters face ongoing blazes at Alac Du Bonnet Rennie Point Du Bois Lake Winnipegosis and Norway House as they work to protect timberlands and communities.
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Associated Press
Wash
Northwest
Washington
Idaho
Montana
Winnipeg
Manitoba
York Beach Cottage Fire Threat Reaches Both Sides
A fire this morning in York Beach threatened the summer district and gutted the Smith cottage from Manchester. Fire departments arrived quickly and, with ladders and strong effort, kept neighboring structures from total loss. Damp surroundings and light wind aided firefighters for about an hour before control was established.
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Youthful Bandits Escape With $440 At Tony’s Restaurant
In Pivewark New York on August 8 youthful bandits brandished and entered Tony's restaurant. They locked four proprietors and patrons and took $240 from the cash register. Chicago property owners face smaller taxes as Switserland electrifies 1800 miles of federal railways.
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Pivewark
N.Y
Chicago
Fire destroys summer school at Newington
Fire on Monday afternoon completely destroyed Camp Beau Rivage and the 3 French summer school of instruction at Fox Point Newington run by Miss Frances B Deserell of New York. The blaze started from an oil heater and rapidly consumed the building and contents. Dover and Portsmouth sent engines and crews to assist, but only protection of nearby structures was possible. Several young women were bathing. their clothing and personal property were lost. The building owned by Rollin L Dixon was insured. Loss estimated between 4500 and 5000 dollars.
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Fox Point
Newington
Frances B. Deserell
New York
Dover
Portsmouth
Rollin L. Dixon
Vancouver aviator completes Pacific coast flight to Agua Caliente
Tex Rankin, flying the Three Flags from Vancouver, landed at Agua Caliente Mexico after a non stop Pacific coast voyage. He flew over San Diego at about 540 pm, circling the Mexican field before a graceful landing. Mayors of San Diego Tijana and Vancouver greeted him, rankin noted fog prevented sight of ground until near Portland, and warm San Joaquin Valley conditions offered little trouble. He used 11 gallons of gasoline.
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Associated Press
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Tex
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Ore
Vancouver
Pacific Coast
United States
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Mexico
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Sn Diego
Johnny- Miller
Lafayettt Road
Harry C. Clark
Tijiana
San Joaquin Valley
Bartlett Death Investigation Opens Into Farmer’s Passing
Bartlett Aug 10 Carroll County authorities investigate the death of Edward Stewart a farmer who died last night while driving from Intergale to Bartlett with neighbor Harry Mullen A preliminary report by Dr F R Bean cites heart trouble and an autopsy was arranged at North Conway by Medical Referee Fred Carroll.
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Associated Press
Bartlett
Carroll County
Edward Stewart
Intergale
Harry Mullen
F. R. Bean
Fred Carrol
North Conway
Final Capetown Plans Discussed at City Meeting
Cape Town celebration leaders met at the Army and Navy building with Mayor F W Hartford presiding to discuss events for the week. Frederick Fayne secured the Portsmouth Theatre for Friday smokers, Ralph Brackett outlined Peirce Island clambake and Friday athletic events, and transportation and dinner for visitors to Hampton Beach were arranged.
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Cape Town
Army and Navy
F. W. Hartford
Frederick Fayne
Portsmouth
Ralph Brackett
Peirce Island
Hampton Beach
Dinner Dance at the Wentworth Promises Social Highlight
During Capetown visit, officers’ dinner dance will be held at The Hotel Wentworth on Thursday evening. The event is billed as one of the most enjoyable social occasions of the visit and promises a pleasant evening.
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Capetown
Hotel Wentworth
English Cruiser Arrives for Week-Long Portsmouth Visit
A British cruiser arrives off the lower harbor for a week long stay as fog delays its arrival. The article notes historic ties to New England and highlights officers of Capetown and visiting U S Navy personnel associated with the vessel.
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Fortsmouth
Martin Pring
Portsmouth
Plecataquea River
Escape attempt at Deer Island nets confinement
Walter Robinson, 20, of Portsmouth New Hampshire, tried to escape from the Suffolk county house of correction at Deer Island. He plunged into the water off Piggy Point headed for Winthrop shore when a guard threatened to fire. He swam back to the island and was placed in solitary confinement. He is serving two and a half years for larceny of an automobile.
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Associated Press
Boston
Walter Robinson
Portsmouth
N. H
U S Marshal Takes Brock to Concord
U S Marshal Bean of Concord on Monday night took custody of William W Brock of this city on the charge of attempting to intimidate a federal witness. He was taken to Concord today to appear before the United States district court.
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Marshal Bean
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William W. Brock
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