Record-Setting Flight Event Over England Aviator Triumphs
Two records beaten by an English aviator in ages at Rheims as Latham sets a sustained flight time of 83 minutes and 24 seconds in his biplane. Fournier reportedly breaks the long-distance mark, while spectators acclaim the hero of the hour. A crash involving Jorlot injures him slightly but he escapes serious harm. Princess de Sagan reports a robbery of $100,000 in money during the meet. Prince de Sagan loses $5,000 in valuables.
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Latham
Walles
Bieriot
Jorlot
Ino Voisin
Princesa
Princess de Sagan
Prince de Sagan
Tragic Lake Wash death of Millikin shocks local firm
Thos Millikin a Fitna Dye Works employee and Pantorium bookkeeper vanished beneath Lake Washington after a morning swim near Mt. Baker park. Engineer T Vanderburg observed the drowning from shore as Millikin, 27, reportedly gave up a planned resignation and left his accounts unsettled. A sister resides in Hamilton Montana.
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Lake Wash Wheels
Oper
Mt. Baker Park
Thos
Millikin
Fitna Dye Works
T. Vanderburg
Lake Washington Boulevard
Vanderburg
Hamilton
Montana
Zeppelin 10 IEE Great Flight Ends in Berlin Landing
United Press reports from Chehapen that Zeppelin 11 departs at 7 pm toward Berlin for a 450 mile flight. If winds favor it, the craft expects to land at Tegel and be greeted by the emperor and Count Zeppelin upon arrival.
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United Press
Chehapen
Zeppelin
Zeppelin 11
Berlin
Tegel
Emperor Presse
Count Zeppelin
Weather Forecast Brief for Friday
The forecast notes tonight and Friday show fair skies and warmer temperatures. Winds are expected to be light to moderate from the south with a southwest breeze at times. Temperature trends suggest mild conditions across the period.
Malty Syndicate and Allied Notices In Mixed Dispatch
Fragmentary OCR reports from The Star, August 26, mention alleged connections to the Malta Syndicate and disclose unrelated items. Other items note two hundred soldiers killed in Mahdist Yerven and Japan’s Korea resident general Arasuke Bone reported in critical condition. Haron Sone noted as a notable political figure.
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Peliacete
Yerven
Ere Arabia
Wiream Hahei Tokio
Aum
Daron Arasuke i Bone
Korea
Haron Sone
House of Peers
Probe Accident on Lake Washington
A lake Washington accident involving the speed motor boat Awastika, which struck a rowboat carrying B. B. Knowlton, a Ballard real estate man, and Mabel Downs, was reviewed by U S inspectors Whitney and Turner. The launch operator claimed he did not see the rowboat until impact, and could not avoid it due to a fouled propeller. Witness F. Walker said he found a lantern in the bow, but its sighting status was unclear. The inquiry continued with plans to hear from the rowboat occupants.
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Lake Washington
F. Walker
Interior department to prepare Cunningham coal land report
Washington Aug 26 The interior department is busy drafting a statement on the Cunningham coal land cases demanded by President Taft Pinchot backs Glavie in seeking an investigation before patenting the Cunningham claims He has been asked to keep his side of the controversy quiet Mukilteo holdings sold for 800000 to A A Baxter and James Tyne of San Francisco and H W B Mejson of Eureka The sale included mill tramper vessels and lumber yard in San Francisco
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Dy Celted
Washington
Theinterior Department
Cunningham
Taft
Pinchot
Glavie
Mukilteo Mber
A. A. Baxter
James Tyne
San Francisco
H. W. B. Me ‘JSON
Eureka
Ity United Prese
Panama
William Nicholas Chandler
The
Panama “Press
Herman O. Jeffries
Jeffries
Chandler
Yankee professor astonishes Japs in volcano feat
United Press reports Prof. J Rodger, president of the American University union, descended 100 feet into Agama crater near Tokio to gather data. He survived the hazardous venture, astonishing Japanese observers who believed the feat impossible.
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Tokio
Agama
J. Rodger
American University Union
Fe Ie
Collier's Weekly Urges Ballinger Out of Interior Post
An editorial in Collier's Weekly accuses Richard A. Ballinger of aligning with Senator Heyburn to favor special interests and contrasts this with Roosevelt Pinchot Garfield leadership. It argues the Interior Department should resist private power, noting Ballinger’s Seattle Chicago statements and calls for legal impartiality. In Colorado, Florence reports the Rocky Mountain smelter will be sold September 24 to satisfy a $78,190 district court judgment.
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Collier's
Richard A. Hallinger
Interior
Iale
Heyburn
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Roosevelt
Pinchot
Garfield
Mallinger
Tateemen
Gifford Pinchot
Newell
Theodore Roosevelt
Taft
Bailing
Mad Jot
Lenett
Dailinger
Erprise
Bailinger
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Chicago
Interior Department
Benator Heyburn
Baliinger
Amur
Florence
Colo
Rocky Mountain
Ahertif
District Court
Orville Wright Not Married Says Elder Brother
Orrin Wright, elder brother of the aviator, denied a Portland rumor that Orville Wright had married Mrs G A Carson. He stated there is not a word of truth and that Mrs Carson married another man named Orville Wright, likely from a different Wright family.
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United Prep
Dayton
Ohio
Portland
Ore
Orville
G. A. Carson
Orrin Wright
Millionaire to Begin Term in San Quentin
William J. Bradbury the aged millionaire, convicted of perjury and sentenced to one year in San Quentin, is in Martin County Jail. He refused to speak to reporters, suggesting he has given up hope for a gubernatorial pardon and wishes to start his prison term quietly.
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United Pres
San Hafarl
Cal
Martin J County
William J. Bradbury
San Quentin
Gillett
Elmergren Seeks Divorce and Custody Battle
Otto G Elmergren division inspector for the Seattle Electric company seeks a divorce from his London based wife on desertion grounds He also asks for custody of their child currently with the wife The notice mentions the London residence and contemporaneous obituary of Ole M Lundberg in the same column Bar silver quotations from New York Aug 16 are listed afterward
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Otto G. Elmergren
Seattle
New York
Fight Over Ballinger Endorsement Roils National Conservation Congress
At the National Conservation Congress opening in Denver, Pinchot supporters claim victories in Spokane and Denver, while Ballinger allies push to challenge the policy committee or floor. The Spokane delegation's sentiment favors Pinchot, prompting Ballinger backers to seek a favorable resolution or a floor fight, with Ballinger’s fate tied to Washington administration views.
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Friends of of Forester
Clifford Pinchot
Friends
Secretary of the Interior
Wiehard A. Ballinger
National Conservation Congress
Friends of
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Spokane
Denver
Hallinger
Hit
Ballinger
Washington
AL Denver
Forester
Demeveai
Big
Learn the Verdict in Shively 10 on Insurance Commissioner
Olympia august 2 John Hh chively state insurance commissioner faces a verdict on 12 counts after closing arguments. George A. Lee assistant attorney general began the states closing and may finish tonight with senate secret session to ballot on guilt or innocence. Rumors say Shively forces hold votes, a two thirds majority required for impeachment, with only 19 senators present and 9 excused. Conservative estimates show 22 valid votes, Shively 10, and nine needed to convict while three are needed for dismissal.
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Star Special Service
Olympia
John Hh
Chively
Behively
Wach
Lamel
Lehively
George A. Lee
Senate
Rehively
Greaves
Spokane
Nichols
King
Sehively
Kot
Els
Gas shutoff sparks $5000 damages suit in Seattle case
Max Malakoff and Anna Malakoff sue Seattle Lighting Company for 5000 in damages alleging gas was turned off at their New York Grocery 1125 Jackson Ave after they refused to pay a gas bill at a different store. They claim the shutoff was punitive and incurred additional charges from a bankrupt-stock purchase, seeking compensation for humiliation and loss.
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Seattle Lighting Company
New York
Jackson At
Max Malakoff
Anna Malakoff
Malakoff
Ballarday
Newly Weds Seek Forgiveness Under Slattery Guidance
A Rosalia couple elopes with Justine Brown officiating at 2 PM. Walter and Allie Graff, aged under 18, wed. Graff works for Spokane Interstate Railway. Allie is Allie Worthington of Rosalia. Father notified police to watch for the pair, but Slattery’s influence aided their secrecy.
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Jack ‘Latery
Jovelorn
Rosalia
Wash
Justine Brown
Mee
Walter & Graff
Grett
Allie Sue Worthington
Graff
Spokane Intend Railway Company
Ballinger Backed by Guggenheim for U S Senate
A rumor in Washington states A A Ballinger of Seattle secretary of the Interior is to be the next U S senator from Washington, replacing Samuel H Piles. Guggenheim interests are alleged to back Ballinger in the political move.
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Washington
A. A. Ballinger
Seattle
Interior
United St
Samuel H. Piles
Guggenheim
Ballinger
Senate
Forty Guests Escape Fire at Idaho Hotel
A Boise fire destroyed the Pacer ville hotel in the Hoire basin early today. Forty guests escaped in their night clothes as flames consumed the building. No belongings or valuables could be saved. Firemen fought the blaze through the night, and the cause was not immediately known.
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Boise
Idaho
Bills
Pacerville
Hoire Basin
Bank Clearings Report Mixed Totals By City
Daily banking clearings show totals for Raatela and Malances with Tacoma Portland and other entries. Figures include 1 992A18.17 for Raatela and 56 826.91 for Malances message totals, plus Tacoma 764 423.00 Portland 077 507.00 and 1 Malances 166 762.00.
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Tacoma
Portland
Plenty of Room in Jail for Federal Prisoners
In Los Angeles a court case recounts a baby’s custody dispute among three women, with Mrs. Lyons ultimately adopting the infant while pledging no denial if the mother returns. In Seattle, County officials clash over jail space for federal prisoners, Chamber of Commerce members urging action to keep the court in the city.
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C. L. Peterson
Arizona
Mew
Lyona
Hodee
Chamber of Commerce Committee
King County Commissioners
Hodges
Roberts
Hodge
John Stringer
Carrigan
Jalis
Chamber of Commerce
Thomas W. Prosehie
Wen
Hanford
Opem
Beaithe
Wild scenes in the stock market loom over Harriman rumors
In New York Aug 26 wild scenes erupted as fears about H H Harriman health spread through the stock market. Mines dropped and Union Pacific slid below 202 amid rumors of a cancer and imminent operation. Walter Harriman travels east after fearing his father’s condition. Officials deny cancer claims and expect Harriman to return to health soon.
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Ualted Prep
New York
H. Harriman
Harriman
Union Pacific
Arden
Norman Dittman
James J. Hillf
Minnesota
Jheen
Heney Delivers Seattle Lecture Amid Campaign Talk
Francia J. Heney, San Francisco graft prosecutor, arrived in Seattle to speak tomorrow after a Portland trip. He plans to run for district attorney as an Independent and may seek Democratic and Union Labor nominations if allowed by the primary law, though he doubts that will be possible.
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Francia J. Heney
San Francisco
Seattle
Portland
North
Heney
Fire destroys Krupp business district in August blaze
A large fire at Krupp seven miles east of Wilson Creek yesterday morning swept the business portion after starting in an empty warehouse owned by Farmers' Grain & Supply. Wind aided the flames, damaging four warehouses and Krupp's grain elevator within half an hour. With no local fire apparatus, the blaze consumed multiple businesses including Wingate general store, Meixenheimer store, Dashiel drugs, Beck furniture, Streit meat market, Dr Ayers office, Farmers' Bank, Stenal printing, Rinton & Son blacksmith, and several other shops and a hall.
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Wilson Creek
Krupp
Here
Farmers’ Grain & Supply Company
FL A. Wingate
Allen Meixenheimer
W. C. Dashiel
Lawrence Beck
EB. D. Wright
Adolph Streit
Dr. Ayers
Farmers’ Bank of Kropp
Stenal Printing Office
EBT
Rinton & Son
Man Ends Life After Note To Parents In Hotel May
Aug 26 1920 Ted Press reports George Armes Jr son of a mining engineer addressed a note to his parents, then turned on gas in a hotel room. His body was found on the bed with a prayer book. He asked to be buried where his wife Alice lies. A separate dispatch notes a rumor Greece’s King George may abdicate to England France Germany and Italy.
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Ted Press
Banancisco
George Armes, Jr
Alice
My United Press
Constantinople
George
Greece
England
France
Germany
Maly
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Orvillie Wright
Conservation Congress
Friends of Secretary
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Committee On
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Schively
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Police Department
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My Calted Press
Sacramento
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Ditor
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