Portland Fire Destroys Block in East Portland Conflagration
A blaze starting near Union and Oak in Portland, Oregon swept two city blocks, destroying street car bridges and causing widespread damage. The fire, aided by dry buildings and a strong wind, collapsed elevated sections and forced evacuations with several injuries and significant losses including the Kadderly block and Odd Fellows hall. The city fire department battled the flames for hours with limited insurance coverage reported.
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Aug
Union and
Oak
Ely
Lews
Nats
Central
Kedderly
Kearny Bros
Alr-tight Stove Company
Batley's
Portland Cement
Weber's
Smith's
Hochfield
Kadderly
Cully
Odd Fellows Ball
Stark and
Pine
Union Avenue
Sixth Atrept
Ric Pelle
Creman
John Stewart
Kadderty
Mrs Taggart Four Servants and Four Horses
A court hearing recounted Mrs Irene Taggart's household with four servants and four horses while Major Miner's testimony described Captain Taggart’s suspicious behavior. Witnesses, including Mrs Ware, spoke of jealousy and a slap during a Manila visit, noting no special comforts for Mrs Taggart. Colonel Miner and Captain Taggart did not meet at noon recess.
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Taggart
Manila
Major Newbury
Woman Rescued From Fatal Action After Escape
Kate Whitman a 25 year old resident of 813 Eighth, in a fit of insanity broke from a nurse and fled into the streets with intent to throw a man into Elliott waters. City Detective Tennant and Jailer Corning captured her and she was taken to the county jail due to violent behavior following a past operation.
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El-iott
Lice
Tennant
Corning
County Clerk Accused of $2200 Defalcation Then Returns Funds
Court house buzzes over a rumor of a county clerk who allegedly misused $2200 of county funds. The tale claims he won $600 and hid receipts via a gambling scheme then returned the full amount the next day, prompting detectives but leading to his dismissal due to family ties and prominence.
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Court House
Arcade Scandal Ends with Seattle Manager Takeover
The Arcade dance hall transfers to Seattle veteran Pisky Barnett who will run the venue under Mayor Ballinger and Chief Delaney guidelines. Barnett plans renovation and a new regime aimed at eliminating past trouble. Police praise his reputation and expect no further clashes.
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Marselle
Rizento
Marnelle
Rizzuto
Pisky
Barnett
Seattle
Ballinger
Delaney
Margelle
Pam
Erit
Arcade
Tarnett
Arcade Theater
Eleven new caves and six deaths from yellow fever reported
New Orleans officials announced at noon today eleven new caves and six deaths from yellow fever, highlighting the ongoing outbreak and rising toll in the city.
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New Orleans
Weather note from Tuesday night to Wednesday
Tuesday night and Wednesday bring a fair sky with light to fresh variable winds mostly from the west.
Vessel on long cruise breaks engine and drifts home
The steamer Athos, 18 days overdue, carried uneatable bananas and half-eaten sharks, drifting after an engine break near Jamaica. Eight passengers reached New York as the crew attempted repairs. stench and sickness from rotting fruit plagued the voyage for 17 days.
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New York
Athos
Port Antonio
Jamaica
Adirondack
Vera
Peace Conference Updates From Portsmouth and Paris
Aug 22 reports show today's peace session postponed to 9 20 tomorrow in Portsmouth to study concessions with Japan. Roosevelt receives visitors in Oyster Bay, while Pierce meets Japanese secretary Kaimekos in Rockingham hotel to arrange a banquet amid talks on concessions to Russia. In Paris ministers vote for a peace conclusion and push new indemnity proposals. minutes of Portsmouth talks exceed 1200 words, awaiting harmonized French rendering.
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Portsmouth
Coar
N. H
Pierce
Kaimekos
Rockingham Hotel
Japan
Russia
Paris
Temps
St. Petersburg
Council of Ministers
Navy Yard
Fighting Bob La Follette to Lecture at University Course
Governor Robert M. LaFollette known as Fighting Bob will headline the university lecture course next season. He plans to address the audience next April and then retire as governor to become Wisconsin's junior senator. Reports say senate leaders aim to curb his influence and restrict his senate privileges once seated, with only roll calls and votes allowed.
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la Follette
Senate
Bob
Absent Minded Shopper At Downtown Store
The Hub manager near the Totem Pole seeks help locating a man who bought goods at a downtown store and left without his change. He works at the Northern Pacific depot and hasn’t revealed his name. Call The Star with details of what you bought and when.
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Totem Pole
Northern Pacific
Council adjourns to avoid Westlake Sec land vote
An afternoon clash over Westlake and Second Avenue franchises ends with the corporations committee delaying action as council members avoid a vote. The Star reveals the maneuver and notes an unusually attentive audience including Judge Burke and Senator Piles.
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Mittee
Westlake
Secland Avenue
Burke
Piles
J. B. Howe
T. 8. Lippy
L. C. Gilman
G. W. Roberts
R. M. White
C. B. Bagley
C. C. Closson
Sam Rosenberg
Mullen, Benjamin and
Zbinden
Mullen
Second Avenue
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