Fuses to Fight His Own Fires Reshapes Forest Aid View
A local fire warden, Clinton Walker, faces a dire blaze that threatens Walker lands. He rejects federal aid offering and argues for self reliance despite limited force, saying better to act now than face greater devastation later. The episode highlights tensions between conservation effort and autonomy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cal
Clinton Walker
San ® Walker
Devas
Walker
Madshan
Mien Rachford
Wallker
Lama
Ree Aviators Are Badly Hurt In Night Accident
A Portland based mechanic employed by Reeves and Son was hurt when a power aeroplane crashed near Lakeview around 7 o'clock. He was taken to St. Joseph's hospital and, though listed as in critical condition, had a chance to live. The plane failed to recover from a too abrupt turn after a ascent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Prose
Son
Portland
Lakeview
St. Joseph's Hospital
Mongolia Captain Claims Japanese Warship Refused Aid
In San Francisco on August 11, Captain R. E. P. Kitt of the trans Pacific liner Mongolia says a Japanese warship refused help when the Mongolia ran aground in Oriental waters. The Japanese consul regrets any unpleasantness and will investigate with the diplomatic service to place blame and issue apologies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ban Francisco
RE. P. Kitt
Mongolia
Oriental
Conwulate
Vandals Attack Minister Home Destroy Over Thousand Goods
Intruder gained entry to Rev. Peter Peterson at 1905 Harrison St. last night. Thief left with no items, but destroyed clothing worth 400 and linen worth 200 plus a beaten communion set and a gold watch disfigured by the force used. Police regard the case as a mystery. Secretary Ballinger arrived in Portland and will stay two days.
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Peter Peterson
Harrison St
Portland
Ore
Ballinger
Cigarette Start Sparks Massive Idaho Forest Fire
In Lewiston Idaho on August 11 a dozen new fires erupted in the Clearwater forest reserve after an electrical storm. Maj Frank A Fenn reports 30 fires across 120 miles with 300 men on the line and reinforcements from US cavalry and Spokane volunteers. At least 40 000 acres burned with losses estimated at one million dollars plus firefighting costs. A cigarette allegedly started by a government survey party ignited the blaze, costing Uncle Sam about 2 000 000 dollars.
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Ualted Frep
Lewiston
Idaho
Clearwater Forest Reserve
Frank A. Fenn
United States Cavalry
Lolo
Spokane
Kooskia
Fenn
Selway
Sam
LeBlanc recounts perilous flight through storm and gale
Le Blanc describes a dangerous endurance flight from Nancy toward Messieres amid thunderclouds and fading maps. He wrestled 65 mph winds, avoided disaster by following the Meuse valley, then descended from the canal reaches at Mereres. Lindpainter and Aubrun also weathered the storm, Aubrun finishing second.
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Tou
Nancy
Messieres
Meuse
Mereres
Fegguant
Vulierme
le Gagneux
Cammerman
Ranez
Aubrun
Lindpainter
le Blanc
Vullierme
Chalones
St. Michael
Afl
le Mianc
Why Dol Advertise Why Dol Advertise
The writer argues dental work is too costly and promotes advertising as a way to increase practice volume without sacrificing quality. He cites honest, careful dentists and claims advertising lowers prices by boosting volume while ensuring lasting results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Second Avenue Dental
Dental Combine
Association
Lental Combine
Packer Indicted for Perjury in Packing Trust Case
Thomas M., Lee of Armour & Co, Indicted for perjury by a federal land jury probing the packing trust. The indictment alleges Lee lied about Thomas H. Platt not attending daily price meetings. The special grand jury has begun its work and expects more indictments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Thomas M., Lee
Armour & Co
Federal Land
Lee
Thomas H. Platt
Armour's
Platt
Baby Falls Through Skylight in Balcony Gaffe
Two year old Evelyn Merrill slipped onto a skylight on a balcony roof at 1309 Seventh Avenue. The skylight broke and she fell about 15 feet into a bathtub. She was unhurt aside from a few scrapes and laughed afterward. Her father R Merrill hurried to her side fearing serious injury.
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Evelyn Merrill
Evelyn
Seventh Av
R. Merrill
Touareg Chief Sees Paris Feats Seasick on Crossing
Paris August 11 Mousea Ab Amastane a Touareg chief touring Europe arrived in the city to view modern wonders. He found electric lights and railroads impressive yet seasickness on the Mediterranean crossing left him fearfully ill. His interpreter quoted his praise of the sensation as remarkable and unforgettable.
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Paris
Mousea- Ab-Amastane
Africa
Mediterranean
Gets $12 From U. S. After 42 Years
J W Range an Alaskan miner visiting Portland receives a $12 check due from 1867 when he resigned a Mill Village Penn postmastership. He waited 42 years without interest though the government used the funds. After Civil War service he was encouraged by friends to take the post, later pursuing the claim with an attorney who took one third. Range finally got the $12 from Secretary MacVeagh and paid the attorney $4.
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Portland
Ore
J. W. Range
Mill Village
Penn
Range
Mil Village
Weet
Washington
Macveagh
Treasury Department
Aastutences
Financial Clearing Totals by City Today
The report lists clearing volumes and balances for multiple cities. Portland shows 1,739,264.00 in clearings with 118,018.00 in balances, Spokane records 653,173.00 in clearings and 65,155.00 in balances, while the nationwide totals include 62,905,523.58 in clearings and 874,789.71 in balances.
Local dealer probed over Shanghai egg import claim
In San Francisco a dealer faces state health board scrutiny for importing eggs from Shanghai China and selling them as fresh ranch product with the claim that all eggs look alike. The episode highlights regulatory concerns over origin labeling and food authenticity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Shanghai
China
State Board of Health
Brookins Flier Crashes at Asbury Park injuring seven
Walter Brookins the world altitude record holder was badly but not fatally injured when his aircraft overturned and fell among spectators at Asbury Park New Jersey. Seven onlookers sustained injuries in the incident yesterday.
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Brooking le Hurt
Asbury Park
N. J
Walter Brookins
Brookins
Aviator Heim Seriously Hurt In German Flight Fall
Heim the aviator was seriously hurt in Johannistahl Germany after a Wright aircraft propeller broke at 226 feet causing a fall to the earth. He was carried from the field unconscious.
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Johannistahl
Germany
Heim
Honduran rebels seized during munitions run off Guatemala
Ex president Bonilla of Honduras and American artillery chief Christmas were detained off the Guatemalan coast while loading two coasting vessels with munitions. They face possible execution if surrendered, but Guatemala is not likely to comply with Honduras demands.
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Guatemala City
Gulf of Amatique
Revery
Honduras
Cabrera
Ron Ln
Davilla
Chinese Try to Vote for Burke
At the city registration office Burke campaign managers sought to register native born Chinese. A mysterious man with a Burke button helped, and several Chinese were registered, but four Chinese sent by him were rejected for inability to read or write English.
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Burke
Aldrich to explain at last in November elections
Boston August 11 Senator Nelson Aldrich faces calls to answer Bristow charges amid Eastern editorials accusing silence of guilt. Bristow alleged links to robber and cotton schedules. Aldrich plans a reply before the November elections to address the raised questions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Maes
Bristow
Nelson Aldrich
Rhode Illand
Alérich
Pinchot Leads Insurgent Republicans in California Fight
Gifford Pinchot warns the insurgent Republican movement aims to purge special interests from politics and conserve national ideals. He argues the party must separate from Cannon Taft allies and align with Roosevelt’s progressive policies, likening the struggle to a pine tree shedding a diseased top to let a new leader rise.
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Termine
Cannon
Taft
Roosevelt
Gifford Pinchot
Pinchot
Kansas City
Mr. Pinchot
Republican Party
When the Liver is Out of Tune
An old health blurb notes that poor liver flow causes digestive and systemic symptoms such as stomach upset and dull eyes. It advises correcting bile flow and gently stimulating liver action to restore health.
Kruger Bankrupt Stock to 60 on Sale at Hoffman Cloak Co
Seattle shoppers are offered Man-Tailored Suits and Coats from Kruger bankruptcy stock at Hoffman Cloak and Suit Co 1316 Second Ave. Friday and Saturday feature half price or less on Lot 1 through Lot 4 and sample raincoats. Tailors will estimate making, stock is limited and expected to sell fast.
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Kruger
Hoffman Cloak & Suit CO
Seattle
Hoffman
Kruger’s
Open Letter to Napoleon on Froom Wythes Dental Claims
A Seattle writer denounces Mr. Ambrose Froom and the Wythes Dentists, alleging deception in pay raises and work practices. He questions Froom’s qualifications and declares his own long, steady dental career, naming multiple colleagues and noting a 1901 office move and later reorganization into the Brown Dental Offices.
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Napoleon
Dr. Wythes
Ambrose Froom
New York
First Avenue
Seattle
Anh
Froom
Wythes Dentists
Second Avenue
Mr. Froom
Preem
Seatile
R. Froom
Portland
Y Dental Parlor
San Francisco
Second and Pike
People’s Bank
Expoultry
State Dental Combine
A. W. Phillips
Ball
Third and
Pike Streets
Lybrook Shanklin
Seth C. Maker
Dental Board
Pike
Burkhart
Tacoma
M. O. Sipes
Boston
E. G. Thompson
Yale
O. C. Gilbert
Stine
Wythes Cheap
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Jed
Stucer
Herr Franz Adelmann and Orchestra
HOTEL
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Leblanc
Sult
Lybrook
Shanklin
Corner Second and
Packer
United Press
My Delted Presse
U. S
Dil
Ousted Reese
Aldrich
M’kinlay
Santa Rosa
William Kent
Beecham’s
Hoffman Cloak 4& Suit CO
Horlick
Herr Franz Adelmann
Hotel Savoy Cafe
Prefontaine Building
Prefontaine Place
Yesler Way
Purcell Safe Co
Hall Safe & Lock Co
Herring- Hall-Marvin Safe Co
Parcell Cg
Purcell Safe Company
Edwin J. Brown
Pivet Avenue
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