Death in Path of Forest Fires Ravages Crows Nest Region
Reports from railroad hubs near the Crows Nest valley fire warn the disaster may surpass early estimates. Losses reach 25 million dollars with deaths between 400 and 750 and thousands left homeless. Mayor Harvey organizes relief, funds surge, and ongoing rescues unfold as Fernie and surrounding towns face near total devastation.
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Parkhurst
United Press
Man
Crows Nest Valley
Ain
Harvey
Board of Control
Refugees reach city as Cranbrook fire relief mobilizes
A thousand refugees from Cranbrook arrive in Nelson as relief teams rush provisions but access remains difficult in the fire zone. Spokane swings into action with bread and 3 000 loaves in a relief push aided by mayoral and Chamber of Commerce support.
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Nelson
BR. C
Cranbrook
Spokane
Fernie
Chamber of Commerce
Motorman Killed in Tacoma Street Car Hold Up
Four robbers halted a street car on the Pet line in Tacoma after midnight and shot Motorman Frank Ll. Brown as he stepped into the vestibule. They seized the conductor’s watch and about 15 to 16 dollars, then forced the car along toward the Nat switch before escaping along the interurban track. Detectives arrived promptly but made no capture.
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United Press
Tacoma
Pet
Frank Ll. Brown
Windsor
Brown
Water shut-off notice for district north of Green Lake
Water will be shut off in the district north of Green Lake from Latona Avenue to Wallingford Avenue on Tuesday August 4 from 4 p.m. to 1 p.m. Citations indicate disruption to water service in the area during the stated hours.
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Green Lake
Latona Ay
Wallingford Ay
Storm toll rises from Dog Valley to Steamboat Springs
An electric storm caused flash floods in Dog Valley and Steamboat Springs leaving at least five dead and thousands of dollars in damage. Three victims drowned as they failed to escape the rising torrents.
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United Press
Reno
Dog Valley
Steamboat Springs
Cut Out The Coupons For The Star Family Outing Day
The Star announces Luna Park Family Outing Day next Thursday with coupons for transportation at five cents, park admission, and five cent access to any one of fifteen attractions. Coupons appear in The Star today and in editions tomorrow and Wednesday. Thursday promises a big success at Luna Park.
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Star Today
Star
Luna Park
Marion St
Open Letter Urges Seattle Salt Water Park Plan
Edwin London argues that Seattle should acquire sea frontage to create a public salt water park with fishing dock, wading pool, and cramarium. He contends private barriers fail to protect public access and suggests city action could grant undying fame and a unique coastal attraction.
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Seattle
Seattle Park Board
Edwin London
N. B
Rough ride ends with ex-chief Wappenstein at a cigar shop
Charlies W. Wappenstein, former police chief, rode Cort’s saddle horse at Whiskers Farm. The horse bolted on a rural road to Cort acres and then returned to Whiskers Farm after a wild two mile ride. He was brought to Jon Cohen's cigar store to recount the tale.
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John Cort
Charlies W. Wappenstein
Whiskers Farm
Cort
Lake Washington
Jon Cohen
Mayor’s sweeping reform to move vice district on Pacific coast
Mayor Miller pledges to clear the restricted district by September 1 and relocate its activity. He states the Tenderloin element must move, closing crib houses, ending liquor resorts and glare, and banning open displays as the district shifts to a less visible area.
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Miller
Pacific Coast
Gyirona
Felde
Saattee
Military maneuvers begin as Washington Guard gathers
By United Press Camp ANLEY in American Lake opens this morning with the Washington National Guard numbering 825 troops arriving last night. Brig. Gen. Brosh commands as hundreds visit the camp and watch daily military movements during the maneuvers.
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United Press
Anley
American Lake
Washington National Guard
Brosh
Confession in California Murder Case Unveiled
Charles H. Lopez broke down and confessed to killing miner Joseph Vernett, dismembering the body and burying remains in barley sacks. The arrest and details follow a complex web of lies surrounding the case.
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United Press
Fresco Cal
Charles H. Lopez
Joseph Vernett
Frasier and Clark Captured Near Escanaba in Wood Hut
Ross and Roach held $10,000 in stamps and postal orders when seized after being cornered in a hut in the woods near Escanaba.
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Chicago
Michigan
George Ross
Frank Roach
Banilite
Frasier and Clark
Escanaba
Ross and
Roach
Man goes raving mad after family tragedies
Joseph Winters, a caterer, becomes a raving maniac at the county hospital after the death of his son, his wife leaving, and his mother dying, all events that left him mentally overwhelmed in Los Angeles.
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United Press
Los Angeles
Joseph Winters
Toay
Major Russell Victim of A Mad Dog Bite
United Press reports that U S Marines at the naval medical school hospital receive Pasteur treatment after mad dog bites in Panama. Major G H Russell is among the victims.
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Major Russell
United Press
Washington
United States
Naval Medical School Hospital
Pasteur
Panama
G. H. Russell
Dutch cruiser Gelderland arrival stirs Cuban crisis fears
News from Willemstad reports the Gelderland has arrived from La Guaira Venezuela and observers fear President Castro plans to show armed force. An outbreak of hostilities is hourly anticipated as tensions rise in the Caribbean.
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Willemstadty
la Guyara
Venezuela
Castro
Attorney and Friends Seek Temporary Liberty for Embezzler
R F Parkhurst, First National bank cashier and confessed embezzler, faced U S Commissioner Bowman with his bond at 12000 dollars. Attorneys pressed for a smaller bail while the district attorney urged a high bond to ensure appearance, claiming public risk and past incidents.
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R. F. Parkhurst
First National Bank
United States
A. P. Bowman
Epler
the Star
Parkhurst
Bowman
Thomas F. Bevington
Bevington
Elmer B. Todd
London
Todd
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