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Newspaper

Preston News

Location

Preston, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Jul 30, 1908

Page

3

Fragmented Local Report Sketches Town Struggles and Plans

A scrambled item details town issues including sewer system prestige, property losses near 250 000 dollars, and debates on public works. It notes a summer normal aid from southern bodies, an empty house, nearby reservoir concerns, cemetery orders, and a large Ox Bowne Stunnel project.

Gout Shahar Aloni Phore Lowell Caldwell Beaally Aevira Meridian Ari

Venezuelan Curacao Unrest Draws Troops to City

Tense relations between Venezuela and Curacao escalate as mobs in Willemstad attack a Venezuelan resident and pressure him to apologize. A Venezuelan consul's residence comes under gunfire while Dutch troops are deployed to protect the consul and maintain order amid protests and anti Castro chants.

Willemstad Curacao Venezuela Peple Dutch West Indies Curacoa Castro Senor Lopez

Oats Prices Fall on Board of Trade Slump

Chicago reports show oats prices dropped six cents per bushel on the board of trade amid a severe market slump. Traders cited small volume and the likelihood the new crop movements will start broadly in a few days as the main cause of the decline.

Chicago Briahel Board of Trade

Mail Pouch Robber Caught in Kansas City

Negro suspect Charles Savage arrested by postoffice authorities in Kansas City charged with stealing a mail pouch from Union Station on June 6 containing 50 000 dollars en route from Los Angeles to New York City bank. Inspectors claim strong evidence he buried the money to recover after release.

Kansas Kansas City Savage Postoffice Union Station Los Angeles New York City

Bryan Nomination Sparks Democratic Debate

Fragmented OCR text references Bryan nomination and Democratic reactions while noting a partially destroyed banner and ongoing political maneuvering. Readable lines show tension within the party as attempts to remove barriers and gauge support proceed.

Riots and Firefights Heavily Wound Europeans and Natives

In Poona a mob attacked police and troops after a mill district riot. British infantry fired to quell the disorder leaving several Europeans and natives wounded. The mob troubled the Poona mail trail, and clashes caused heavy casualties amid ongoing tensions with a national leader and editor recently sentenced to transportation for sedition.

Eddy Moling Cwas Keilléds Nts Poona

Fireman Stops Robbery On Running Train In Appleton

In Appleton Wisconsin a masked man boarded a passenger train at Appleton Junction and attempted to force the locomotive to stop and uncouple. Fireman Gustave Pahl struck the robber with a coal scoop knocking the revolver loose before the thief fled from the cab as the train sped along.

Appleton Wis Appleton Junction Lews Wandell Wandell Gustave Pahl Pahl

Unrest and Flights Mark Central American Sway of War Fears

Report from San Francisco describes upheaval in Honduras Nicaragua and Guatemala with fears of imminent conflict. Passengers flee via steamer Newport from Central American ports and two American women touring Guatemala City remain missing. President Cabrera reportedly moved large sums to Paris and London amid bitter public opinion.

San Francisco Guatemala San Jose" de Guatemala Newport Santa Cruz México San Jose Guatemala City Cabrera Paris London Honduras Nicaragua

Prince of Wales leads Quebec's three hundredth anniversary spectacle

The Prince of Wales starred in Quebec celebrations marking three centuries since Champlain founded the city. A notable exchange of addresses occurred between Vice-President Fairbanks and the Prince, each praising U S British relations and the prince sending goodwill to the American government.

Prince of Wales Fairbanks Exchange Quebec

Slavery Days Two Revelations On State Prison Leasing

The legislative committee hears testimony on the state prison lease system. L B Strong of Macon describes convict sales at the prison farm with mules and ships sick and infirm prisoners for lease. Albert L Rogers of Atlanta recounts cruel whippings of Joe Frisby after an escape, alleged illegal detention.

Ines Stateghmmon L. B. Strong Macon Albert L. Rogers Atlanta Joe Frisby

Denver & Rio Grande Merger Unites Rail Lines

The Denver and Rio Grande Railroad and the Santa Fe system merged Thursday to form a new Denver & Rio Grande Railroad Company. The merged entity plans to file articles of incorporation and raise 160 million dollars in bonds and 88 million in stock to retire and exchange the outstanding securities of the amalgamated lines.

Denver Colo Denver, & Rio ‘Grande Railroad Company sBlo- Grande Avsgtern Colorado Ee Company Rio Grande Rio, Grande Western Companies

Bank Wrecker Arrested in Hartford After $721,000 Heist

Bank robber Walker was captured in custody by state police and a private detective agency official after allegedly stealing about $665,000 from the Savings Bank of New Britain and $56,000 from another institution. The arrest followed a pursuit about 100 miles from Ensenada, Mexico.

Hartford F. Wal’ker Savings’“Bank of Ensenada Mexico Walker

Storm devastates Gettysburg battalion during fierce night

On Gettysburg Battlefield a violent electric storm struck the Pennsylvania National Guard as troops were departing for home. Governor Stuart was entertaining guests in his tent when the tempest hit, causing entanglement in canvas and ropes and claiming several guardsmen.

Gettysburg Battlefield Gettysburg Pennsylvania National Guard Stuart

Populist Campaign Opens at Grand Opera House

A fragmented report describes a Populist campaign speech at the Grand Opera House. Speakers attacked Bryan while praising Roosevelt and urged support for electoral reform and key local figures.

Campaig Macon Eorofias Watson Didate Tits Fata Bryan Roosevelt

Governor Willam Douglas Declines Democratic National Committee Chair

Reports from Lincoln Nebraska state Governor William Douglas returning from a yachting trip was questioned over possible nomination as Democratic National Committee chair. He indicated he would not accept the post, though he deeply appreciates the compliment.

Willam Douglas Ira Lincoln Nebraska

Nebraska Senate Fight Shapes Hitchcock Campaign Tour

Fragmented OCR notes describe Nebraska political maneuvering with Hitchcock imitation remarks and mentions of Senator Baveridge Dolliver and other Republicans. The text indicates planned speaking trips through Nebraska and a bitter campaign with expected statewide conflicts.

Tintorn Pharmian Theair’ Hitchcock Hig toSthe Williamamekine

Atlantic battleship history on Tay to Auckland

A garbledreview page references the Atlantic battleship on the Tay and a voyage toward Auckland New Zealand in August. It also notes various unrelated items: a hotel fire in Wade Mecum Springs North Carolina, a Stetson widow marrying Count Santa Hulalia, a fatal shooting in Kentucky, Edison plant resuming full operation, and multiple international incidents across Sonora Mexico and Louisiana train laws.

Montauk Splague Aye Samuel Rixdon Etobiacco Maryoviliog Wade Mecum Springs North Carolina Sarah’ Elizabeth * Stetson John B. Stetson Santa Hulalia Portugal Arthury W .Grand Craft Louisville Thomas Edison Orange Imaculada Ranch Altar District Sonora Cubillas Mexico Natalbany Central Pacific Company Southern Pacific Pany Louisiana South Manchurian Department Of,communications Darien Shanghai Negropad Catahola Laysi Albert Fopeka Kaus Castro J. H. Derus Netherlands Venezuela Deneen Chicago Itg Bath Beach Brooklyn Gertrude Cropsy China United States Aetla Washington James Rush Pittsburg Laala Joy Peru Guatemala Cabrera Roosevelt Lexington Carson Wild Detroit Jefferson Japan Germany

Court of Appeals Rules New Trial for Standard Oil Indiana

The Seventh Circuit reverses in the Standard Oil Indiana case, saying Judge Landis erred by excluding evidence on proper intent. It criticizes the verdict as excessive and notes the government has 30 days to seek a hearing. Judges Baker and Seaman concurred with Judge Grosscup’s opinion delivered Wednesday.

Chicago United States St. Standard Ol Landis District Court Eis Revie Dence Indiana Standard Ol Pipent Standard On Company of New Jersey Baker Seaman Grosscup

Bankers to Boost Capital After Court Reversal

Chicago reports a planned capital increase by bankers tied to the Standard Oil case after a U S appeals court reversal. The move, totaling about 360 billion dollars in stock value, aims to raise roughly 40 million in earnings for the fiscal year while masking dividend growth.

Chicago United States Landis BRYBS Tock

Freiberg Mayor’s Daughter Beheaded for Murder

An 18 year old daughter of the Freiberg mayor was executed between dusk and dawn for murdering her fiancé, a civil engineer named Premer. She allegedly used cyanide and attempted to frame him with a self inflicted wound. The Saxony king reportedly considered pardon but prosecutors pressed the death sentence.

Ola Freiberg Saxony Gréte Beler Bet Martleds Premer International Terest Herr;Preffler

Western Federation of Miners favors industrial unionism split

Fragmented text shows the Western Federation of Miners moving toward industrial unionism with internal factions arguing the change would disorganize the labor movement. The piece notes a convention vote and mixed interpretations of the policy shift.

Fragmented OCR Note on Water Access in Mountain Community

A damaged passage discusses water access issues for inhabitants near a mountain area. Impounded resources and plain words suggest disruptions in water supply and tensions over usage, with mentions of seals or barriers and unclear authorities.

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