Idaho state news notes large fall fairs and harvest
Southern Idaho counties Fremont Bingham Elmore Canyon and Ada plan industrial fairs this fall. Reports celebrate bumper peach season near Emmett with high quality fruit. Other items cover mining accidents wage disputes in Vale, sugar factory runs at Nampa, and Oregon Idaho Methodist conference choosing Weiser as next meeting site.
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Idaho
Fremont
Bingham
Elmore
Canyon
Ada
Emmett
J.P. Peterson
J. Anthony
John Stone
Mealows
Juile Singer
Dia
Vanique
Lewleton County
Nampa
Idaho Northern
San Francisco, Idaho & Montana Railway Company
Caldwell
Homedale
Oregon Idaho Methodist Conference
Boise
Weiser
Toise
Sawtooth Navona
J. W. Coucher
Bome
Sandpoint
Humbird
Bruin
Francia M. Goodwin
W. T. Dufington
Oregon
Meridian
Bimmell
Tho
Raymond Glivert
Frank ‘Thomyson
Nex Perce
Thorpenn
Alaska mail robbery plot threatens United States gold dust
Beattle Washington reports a possible major plot to rob the U S mails in Alaska. A third heist within a month occurred at Skagway with $45 000 in gold dust sent to Seattle banks. Inspectors in the north chase a ring moving dust via Yukon river routes between Skagway and Dawson. Guards are now needed as shipments were largely unguarded before.
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Tranalt
Yukon
Thie Point
Dawson
Mystics Rule Czar at Peterhof Palace in Vision Seers
In St. Petersburg the czar Nicholas's summer palace at Peterhof is overrun by visitors who claim visions and dreams. Among them are the Red Woman of Samara and an Orthodox priest. A famed dainty singer from Crimea arrived aboard the Holy Mytia. A Ku Klux Klan swarm is rumored near Grand Duke Peter's villa.
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St. Petersburg
Nicholas
Peterhof
Trian
Samara
Denmark
Crimea
Mytia
Peter
President Small optimistic on telegraphers strike
New York S J Small head of the Commercial Union of Telegraphers says about 95 percent of U S commercial telegraphers are on strike. He notes thousands of one man offices are closed and inspectors will receive keys. Funds are being raised for striker aid and for propaganda backing government control. He dismisses arbitration as impractical.
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New York
S. J. Small
Commercial Union of Telegraphers
United States
Fucl
Chicago
Ireland's Opportunity Monument Unveiled in Fontency
Fontency Belgium reports the Dublin lord mayor unveil a monument to the Irish brigade's 1746 bravery in Fontency. About 200 Irish visitors attended with local officials and clergy. Frank Sullivan of San Francisco spoke on the toast The Sea-Ty ned Gael urging Ireland to wait for the inevitable war between America and Japan for Pacific control and to refrain from joining the British forces.
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Fontency
Belgium
Dublin
Frank Sullivan
San Francisco
Ireland
America
Japan
Insurrection in San Luis Argentina Leads to Arrests
A local revolution erupts in San Luis city with the chief of police leading the insurrection and provincial authorities imprisoned. A new governor, Adaro, is installed. Reports Sunday indicate order restored and no further disturbances expected.
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Bueton Ayres
San Luis
Buenos Ayres
Panic Hits San Francisco After Powder Plant Blast
Explosion at Du Pont powder works near Berkeley triggers quake scare among 500 California Fruit Cannery workers at Van Ness. Stampede injures several as doors jam and crowd tumbles, ambulances respond. no fatalities reported. Lieutenant Wright and patrolmen assist in reopening exits.
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San Francisco
Dupont
Sobranto
Bay Shore
Berkeley
California Fruit Cannery Association
van Ness Avenue
Wright
Shrinkage in Values Bankers Magazine Preview
London reports a startling Bankers' Magazine tale of millions evaporated on the stock exchange across securities of all grades. August declines show $680,000,000 and a yearly total of $1,725,000,000 with rail shares leading losses including $566,000,000 in American rail and $240,000,000 in British funds. South African stocks drop about 25 percent, with American railroad securities at the front for the month.
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Bankers’ Magazine
London
Stock Exchange
Madmen Escape Bid at State Hospital
A two hour riot at the state hospital for the criminal insane in Plattsburg Kansas saw a mob of patients storming walls and wrecking dormitories. A guard shot and killed Isaac Dubote, recently committed for second degree burglary, as guards reinforced the block and the breakout was suppressed.
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Plattaburg
State Hospital
Isaac Dubote
Eub- Necieaty
Mines Close Down Over Machinists Strike
In Butte the Gagnon Daly Davie and West Stewart mines halted operations as machinists walked out. Businessmen fear further shutdowns if the strike spreads. Both unions and companies show no signs of backing down.
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Butte
Suppression Order Issued in Philippines Angers Filipinos
Manila reports the government orders suppression of the Katipunan and Hart Punan emblems as nationalist politicians taunt the secret society flag. Americans protest the action while a mass meeting of Filipinos is planned to reveal the government’s move.
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Manila
Philippines
Panama Canal Junket Proposed by Towne Washington
An examination on the ground of the estimates for the appropriations for continuing work on the Panama canal submitted by Secretary Taft for the fiscal year of 190% is to be made by members of the next congress who will prepare the sundry bill in which the canal appropriation is included.
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Panama
Towne Washington
Government to Hire Filipinos to Guard Islands
Washington dispatch reports that the war department plans to add thirteen native regiments to the Philippines forces. A Mills recommendation proposes expanding the scout force by fifty companies to reduce costs, noting natives cost less than American soldiers.
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Washington
War Department
Japan
Philippines
General Mills
Department of Chagas
Thunderstorms and Lightning Fatalities in the U S
Washington reports that about 800 people die annually from lightning in the United States, roughly one in 100 000. Florida, Georgia, and Alabama form a belt with many thunderstorms, averaging forty five storms yearly. The next-highest frequency covers northern Georgia and Alabama with about eighteen storms per year.
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Washington
United States
Nebraska Governor Declines to Appoint Convention Delegates
Governor Sheldon declines to appoint delegates to a national convention urged by business leaders to amend state and national constitutions. The call argues for harmony between federal and state jurisdictions amid cited North Carolina tensions.
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Nebraska
Lincoln
Neb
Sheldon
Louis
North Carolina
Refuse to Be Held Up and Are Shot by Highwoman
Four men were shot during an attempted hold-up at Huntley government townsite part of the Huntley project. Six Finnish sleepers and one American in a box car refused to halt. robbers fired. Three Finns and one robber wounded. robber captured, companion escaped.
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BiNings, Mont
Huntley
Huntley Project
Taft Advises Oklahoma Voters to Reject Constitution
Secretary Taft told about 1000 people in Oklahoma City that citizens of Oklahoma and Indian Territory should reject the Guthrie adopted constitution and that Congress would pass a pennebling act. He stressed his statements were his own and not those of President Roosevelt.
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Oklahoma City
Taft
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
Guthrie
Roosevelt
Brother of Sultan Called to the Throne
Tangier dispatch from Morocco City confirms the brother of the quitan has been proclaimed sujtan on August 16. He forms a court at once, as the former sultan’s influence wanes in the south. Mulni Hafig plans to appoint Mohamme Kalit of Ferai to command forces and secure Casablanca.
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Tangier
Morocco
Mulni Hafig
Mohamme Kalit
Ferai
Casablanca
South Dakota Blue Law Would Bar Flirting on Public Steps
Highmore reports the common council enacted an ordinance banning male and female loitering on church steps or near stores for visiting, eating candy or peanuts, or flirting in the evening. It makes guardians of minors responsible for violations by those under their charge.
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Highmore
Common Council
Pearl Harbor Channel Deepening Plan Urges Action
A Honolulu meeting of representative businessmen called by Rear Admiral Very adopted resolutions urging deepening widening and straightening of Pearl Harbor channel as a vital commercial need for Hawaii and the United States. Baltimore contracts call for 49 600 ton ships to be delivered at Honolulu for the navy with 5000 tons to be carried in foreign batter.
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Pearl Harbor
Honolulu
Very
Pearl Harbor Channel
Hawaii
United States
Baltimore
Honoluli
Syndicate Formed to Challenge Standard Oil Empire
New York reports arrangements for a 50 million dollar American syndicate to develop millions of acres of oil lands in Mexico and ship product to Central and South America Europe and Africa. The plan targets competition with Standard Oil. The syndicate to take over Mexican Petroleum, a California company formed in 1902 with holdings across Tamaulipas Vera Cruz San Luis Potosi. Over a hundred oil gusher reports mark the property, likened to southeastern Texas fields.
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New York
Mexicco
Central
South America
Europe
Africa
Standard Oil Company
Mexican Petroleum Company
California
Tamaulitas
Vera Cruz
San Luis Potost
Texas
Hermit of Osceola Nears Final summons
Ely Nevada reports John Breckenridge an octogenarian recluse at county hospital awaiting death. A pioneer of White Pine County, he rarely reveals his past or takes visitors, living in a secluded Osceola cabin and few memories with a single late friend, saloonkeeper John Winner.
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Ely
Nev
John Breckenridge
White Pine County
Lttle
John C. Breckenridge
Kentucky
Breckenridge
Osceola
John Winner
Caracas editorial slams US role in Venezuelan graft case
Caracas editorial in El Constitucional questions the US State Department's handling of the $6,000,000 fine against the New York and Bermuda Asphalt Co. for links to the Matos rebellion. It argues American authorities may shield adventurers despite clear cases in many civilized nations, including the United States.
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Caracas
United States
Invasion and Fire Tragedies Reported Across Regions
Reports from Teheran and surrounding areas describe Turkish forces advancing near Uramiah and occupying Merivan, with massacres of Persians including women and children and villagers urging Russia for help. A Caldwell fire at the Commercial Hotel killed one, injured four, missing one, likely caused by a lamp overturn. Miss Hugenia Goold died after a 206 foot canyon fall near Howard, California, as rescue efforts recovered the body.
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Teheran
Dowich
Uramiah
Merivan
Kurdestan
Russia
Boise
Waha—R On
Jenking
Rockville
Idaho
Caldwell
San Diego
Cal
Hugenia Goold
Howard
Calo
Mike Gould
The
Baptist Church
Steamer Sinks a Tug Off Baltimore
In Baltimore harbor the British steam tug Barnstabe collided with and sank the fig Gerry while towing mud scows from Par row's Point. Five Standard dredge crew members died including the raptiin. Twenty-five men on the tug were aboard. six clambered up the steamer, others used boats or swam to the dredge. The accident was blamed on ignition confusion.
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Baltimore
Parrow's Point
Standard
America Needs New Battleships Says Massachusetts Congressman
Massachusetts Congressman Roberts, part of the naval committee, urges a large Pacific fleet and the hard Mage lan route for battleship travel to test needs. He notes Suez may be cheaper, but tactical choices now could mandate four more battleships. Fors suggests Congress authorize four ships.
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New York
Roberts
Massachusetts
Naval Committee
Brooklyn Navy Yards
Suez
Pacific
Representatives Fors
Congress
Battleships for the Pacific to sail from Connecticut
Washington details the government plan for the great battleship fleet around South America. Admiral Evans commands the Connecticut flagship while the navy department authorizes bureaus to execute moves. Puget Sound is the target harbor, with capacity guiding the number of ships.
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Breterton
King of Packers Nelson Morris Dies in Chicago
Nelson Morris head of the Chicago packing firm Nelson Morris died Tuesday from heart disease and kidney trouble. Immigrating from Germany at age twelve, he began in the stockyards earning five dollars a month and rising to prominence. He funded many youth ventures and was beloved for his generosity.
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Chicago
Nelson Morris
Germany
Morris
America
Hitchcock's land orders reversed in sweeping revocation
Washington reports the interior department is undoing Secretary Hitchcock's land orders in the west. As proof is complete and no charges remain, entrions will be patented. Hundreds of thousands of acres were halted by Hitchcock's suspensions. The new administration vows to punish land-thieves while sparing the innocent.
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Washington
Interior Department
Secrtary
Hitchcock
Villareal Case Stalls Await Mexico Through State Dept
Villareal, alleged Mexican revolutionist, held in Los Angeles awaiting immigration action after residing in the United States over three years. He cannot be sent back without a special arrangement. He will likely be discharged unless Mexico requests through the State Department that he be sent to Mexico.
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Mexico
Department of State
Washington
Villareal
Los Angeles
United States
Ceaty Department
Infernal package exploded at Philadelphia Nicetown post office
An apparent percussion cap explosive addressed to Secretary Cortelyou burst in a package at the Nicetown post office Philadelphia. Clerk Clark Roberts received the package and escaped injury as the blast damaged nearby contents and the box area.
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Cortelyou
Philadelphia
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