Gulf Storm Wreaks Havoc Across Southern Coast
Reports from New Orleans and Mobile describe a Gulf coast storm sweeping from Pensacola westward for 60 hours. Widespread damage includes destroyed gambling dens, flooded districts, wrecked vessels, and submerged canals with no confirmed deaths. Forecasters warn of a potential Atlantic approach threatening Atlanta. News from Mobile and New Orleans is incomplete as wires are down.
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Port Fads
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Bucktown
West End
Old Basin Canal
Toulouse Street
Second District
Neptune
Mobile
Ala
Atlanta
Atlantic
New Orleana
Mississippi Sound
Foreign ministers sign draft protocol in Pekin
The foreign ministers signed the preliminary protocol today to bind their governments and prevent further changes. It is expected that the ministers and Chinese representatives will sign the protocol on Tuesday, August 20.
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Pekin
Navy orders Ranger to Panama for protection of American interests
The Navy Department acting at the State Department's request ordered gunboat Ranger in San Diego to proceed to Panama at once to safeguard American interests during the Colombian revolution.
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Ave
Navy Department
State Department
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San Diego
Panama
Boers Report Gains as Lydenburg Recaptured and Camps Besieged
European Boer agents claim Lydenburg recaptured and Commandant Botha attacked a Middleburg refuge camp freeing 1000 men. They also report 800 British deserters. An ambush near New Bethesda and a farmhouse engagement near Bloemfontein yield Boer and minor British losses with no British deaths recorded.
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Transvaal
Lydenburg
Botha
Middleburg
London
Popular arson suspect moved to county jail amid show of support
Rev W J Adams held on arson charges remained in custody as police sent him from city jail to the county facility on August 22. Friends gathered at the police station to offer prayers and delicacies while Adams, surrounded by supporters, awaited talks with Sheriff Cudihee and officers before the transfer.
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J. H. Bridgford
Pacific Mutual Life Insurance
Adams
Naso
Kaufman
Adame
Laat Talles
Ponn
Police Headquart
Comjona
Employers reject conciliatory offers in Frisco labor row
Aug 16 Frisco reports employers refuse any concessions in the strike dispute and abandon peace efforts. Both sides prepare for war to the finish as negotiations are refused by the workers.
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Ban Francisco
Fed
Millers Lead Large Field in Brest Road Bicycle Race
One hundred twenty five bicyclists started in the race to Brest from Paris, including the American Mil ler, described as a wonder, in the morning over 0 miles.
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Paris
Miller
Brest
Ex-Governor Stone Stricken by Dysentery Today
ST LOUIS Aug 16 Ex Governor Stone is in poor condition this morning as he battles dysentery and remains under medical care.
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ST. Louis
Stone
Nowor
Dixon Dies After Prise Fight Injuries in Lowell
Lowell dispatch reports John Dixon died this morning from injuries sustained in a prise fight here last night. The incident occurred in Lowell, and authorities are reviewing the circumstances surrounding the altercation.
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Lowell
Mass
John Dixon
Detective Kennedy Returns From Grouse Hunt Says City Buzz
Detective Frank Kennedy came back this morning from a grouse hunt near the Sound and is making headquarters lively with his fancy shooting. He traveled down Mound Wednesday with BE Arnold and Hugo Junker. As the game season opened yesterday morning they began pursuing ducks and grouse.
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BE. A. Arnold
Hugo Junker
Waiting Norfolk Ship Stalled Off Virginia Capes
The Sunboat Machian, bound for Central American waters, remained stalled near the Virginia capes awaiting calmer conditions after yesterday's departure.
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Norfolk
Machian
Central American
Atill
Virginia Capes
Body of teen missing in White River near Notre Dame College
The body of a young boy drowned in the White River near the College of Our Lady of Lourdes was not recovered by Wednesday morning. Divers search the river and dynamite is being used in hopes of locating the body. The coroner had been told the boy's name as Charles Danimael, now corrected to Daniels.
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White River
College of Our Lady of Lourdes
Charles Danimael
Daniels
Missing police dog found with owner on Railroad Avenue
Rubber the police department dog had been missing for two days. This morning a man claimed ownership and brought the dog to the police, who retrieved the animal and returned it to its home.
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Polie Department
Railroad Avenue
Crown Prince of Germany in London seeks a bride
The Crown Prince, traveling incognito, arrived in London and stayed at the Carlton hotel with many Americans. He plans to remain a few days before continuing to Scotland, and rumors say an American girl of means could win his favor.
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London
Crown Prince
Germany
Carlton Hotel
Scotland
Portland thief discharged as extradition refused
James McDonald confessed in police court to stealing 500 from Portland Oregon lumber company. He was discharged in London after authorities refused to apply for city extradition.
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London
James McDonald
Portland, Or
Lumber Couyy
Textile Workers threaten nationwide strike over 15 percent wage cut
Ultimatum from Fall River Massachusetts dated August 16 reports the Textile Workers' council plans a strike by about 20,000 members unless the manufacturers' association backs off a proposed 15 percent wage reduction.
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Fall River, Masc
Textile Workers’ Council
Manufacturers’ Association
Arrest warrant issued for Green Lake liquor operator
Police court issues warrant for Mrs. Alice W. Gilson proprietor of a Green Lake blind pig for selling liquor without a license. Detectives patrol parks and suburbs to arrest liquor law violators. Trials of James Harriott C B E Bartholomew and Charles Ray set for Tuesday afternoon.
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Alice W. Gilson
Greenke
James Harriott
C. BE. Bartholomew
Charlies Ray
Funeral for Peter Moran Held at Moran Residence
The funeral of Peter Moran who died in Alaska several days ago will be held from the residence of Robert Moran at 116 Lenora Street on Sunday afternoon.
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Peter Moran
Alaska
Robert Moran
Lenora Street
Weather Forecast for Seattle and Vicinity
This afternoon and tonight showers. Saturday will be fair with fresh south to west winds.
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Seattle
Vicinity
Joliet Strikers Rally as Plant Walks Out
Workers at Divnera Steel refuse to report for duty except blast furnaces staff, leaving the Joliet area tense. Belair mill near silence with no wheels turning as officials weigh extended shutdowns. Reports from Chicago Pittsburgh and McKeesport indicate broader sympathy actions and expected meetings to reconsider votes.
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Joliet
MoeIn
Divnera Steel
Bellaire
Hellaire
Congress to Tackle Trusts In Nonpartisan Report
Representative Livingstone of Georgia says the congressional industrial commission will address the trust problem in a bold nonpartisan manner. He splits trusts into capital and labor and urges prompt protection of the general public through a forthcoming committee report to Congress.
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Washington, D. C
Livingstone
Georgia
Congressional Industrial Commission
Econgresa
Congress
United States
North Seattle Woman Returns to Old Habits After Release
Pearl Bord, once jailed for a felonious sentence, served 26 days before release. She was found last night in her familiar North Seattle haunts, suspected by police of continuing troublesome behavior.
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Pearl Bord
Tence
North Seattle
Peart
Police J George Alerts Tacoma At Fike Carnival
Judge John F. Miller sits in for him as John Sullivan faced disorderly conduct charges arrest on August percent. a bench warrant was issued and Officer W C Hubbard arrested him today in Tacoma.
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J George
Tacoma
John F. Miller
John Sullivan
W. C. Hubbard
Nordstrom case appeal served on Sheriff and prosecutor
A notice of appeal in the Nordstrom case was served on Sheriff Cudithee and Prosecuting Attorney Walter Fulton. It warns that any sheriff or deputy actions are null and void and could lead to charges of unlawful homicide if an execution proceeds before a U.S. Supreme Court stay is issued by August 25. Judge Emory did not sign a stay order this morning.
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Cudithee
Walter 8
United States Supreme Court
Ping County
United States
Emory
Cudihes
Fulton
Lone Highwayman Robs Two Salons Near Midnight
A single robber held up the Anchor saloon at 11:15 pm taking 11.60 from a cash register and firing shots to flee. About two hours later he raided the Antwerp saloon near Grant Street bridge, taking over 4 from the till and warning the manager as he left. Police believe both crimes are by the same suspect, described as medium built with a black silk cap and two revolvers.
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Anchor
Railroad Avenue
University Street
Antwerp
Grant Street Bridge
James Burke
Burke
Victor Wairhat
W. Tield
Cose
Purple crowd at Ellis Galbraith’s dock and Elks beat Tacoma
A lively scene at Ellis Galbraith’s dock this morning with a purple crowd in festive dress and bands playing. Prominent Tacoma Elks, including Dr. Van Winter and Judge Tallman, plan to turn out against the Elks in baseball with support from the Majestics. North Pacific brings Everett excursion, City of Everett steamer logs show large turnout. State Food Commissioner McDonald obtains a warrant to arrest W. J. Owens of Cudahy Packing for selling adulterated Rex Brand Kettle Rendered Lard. substance found by state chemist Fulmer violates statute.
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Coma
E Steamera Athien
Geo
Starr
Ing
Wagner
Athlona
Georgia
Tacoma Elks
Elks
Asx
van Winter
Frank Parker
R. L. Hodgson
Richard Saxe Jones
O. H. Lilly
H. L. Geary
W. R. Williame
Judge Tallman
Laurence L. Moore
J. H. Clauseen
E. R. Ingersoll
F. W. Parker
FE. L. Wilder
Austin
Judge Powell
Prof. Crane
William Campbell
John McManus
Majestics
North Pacific
Everett
Tacoma
McDonald
Judge George's Court
W. J. Owens
Cudahy Packing Co
Chargin
Farty
McDon Said
Cudahy
Fulmer
In Days Long Ago Grandma Went Walking
In a playful, old time voice a memory recalls a grandmother guiding her skirt as she strolled. A curious line hints at a modern sight provoking a gentle, bemused reaction from the observer. The verse blends nostalgia with a glance at present day.
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