Flames ravish Old Orchard summer resort in Maine
Old Orchard Maine August 16 nearly half the seaside hotel district burned as a wildfire driven by wind and lightning destroyed the Hotel Fiske Emerson Alberta Aldive and many cottages. Firefighters from Portland Biddeford and Saco aided but were hampered by hose issues. Three men were killed by dynamite blasts used to halt the fire.
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Old Orchard
Fiske
Emerson
Alberta
Lamy
Olympis Hotel
Hmerson
Alberta Hostel
Alberta Hotel
Biddeford
Boston & Maine
Pofe Petition Filed in Toledo for Pops Motor Car Company
In Toledo Ohio on August 16 M Weeks Jy filed a bankruptcy petition in the United States circuit court for Ohio. Judge Taylor appointed Albert Pope as receiver. The hostilities on August 10 were 51287287 and the beauty 944601729.
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Toledo
Ohio
W.eels Jy
Oarcom
Dany
United States
Jurge ‘Taylor
Albert Pope
Blanchard Oil declares quarterly dividend of four cents
York August 18 report says Blanchard Oil Company declared a quarterly dividend of four cents per share. The announcement notes the payout was yesterday and follows other company actions this week.
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York
First Regular Train To Hills From Pierre Opens Service
The first regular passenger train on the Missouri river line to Rapid City ran yesterday. Service will run to Rapid City this week and extend to Deadwood next Monday, allowing travel through to Deadwood the same day.
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Pierre
Missouri River
Rapid City
Deadwood
German Wife Slays Husband as Daughter Fires on Him
In Harlem New York, George Wasser, 57, killed his wife and was then shot by his daughter Adaline Langlotz who claimed a history of cruelty. Wasser died. Mrs Langlotz held, later spared jail as Magistrate House ordered probation care for her and her sister until coroner's need.
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New York
George Wasser
Adaline Langiotz
Hariem
Wasser
Datter
Weston
Typographical Union Votes Boston For Next Sessions
Hot Springs Ark Aug 15 The International Typographical Union voted yesterday to hold its next and dual session in Boston.
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Hot Springs
Ark
International Typographical Union
Sesson
Boston
Danish Vice Consul Missing in Omaha Amidst $12,000 Shortage
Theodore Olsen former Danish vice consul and once Omaha comptroller is missing. Officials allege a shortage of about $12,000 tied to Olsen and to Danish government funds in Nebraska. Investigator Loni Oldenberg of Chicago is examining Olsen's affair.
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Omaha
Theodore Olsen
Danihs
Son ‘Mteond
Entates
Nebrisks
Olson
Rando As & Trosido
Denmark
Loni Oldenberg
Chicago
Oleon' Afaire
Fire Destroyed Cotton Mill Sparks Loss in Alabama
A fire at a cotton mill in Cottona Alabama destroyed the plant and caused substantial damage valued around 300000 dollars. No injuries were reported and the blaze was contained by local fire crews after several hours. The plant was known as Tabcalocee Cotton Mill and investigators began assessing the cause.
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Montgomery
Als
Tabcalocee Cotton Mille
Cottona
Yetarday
Low
Peace Declared Out of the Question in Central America War Threat
A cable from San Salvador reports Captain John H. Poe, ex Princeton football star and Honduran artillery officer, left Salvador to recruit a foreign legion for a coming war. Guatemala and San Salvador plan to attack Nicaragua’s President Zelaya after the rainy season ends, with Figueres canceling a British cruiser order and Rysler eyed for Salvadorean naval command. Foreign intervention is deemed the only halt to the conflict.
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Mexico City
San Salvador
John H. Poe
Princeton
Annapolis
Salvador
San Juan
San Francisco
Foreign Legion
Poe
Mangua
Zelajaya
Nicaragua
Central America
Guatemala
Honduras
Nica-ragua
Figueres
Caberera
Zelayas
Figueroa
England
Dhras
Rysler
Para
Pacific
Insurance People Strong on New York Life Board
The administration ticket for the board of trustees of the New York Life Insurance Company was nominated at the board meeting yesterday. All candidates are current board members. New nominees are William Binnis of New York and Rowland G. Hazard of Peacedale Rhode Island. Election is set for April 8, 1908.
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New York
New York Life Insurance Company
William Binnis
Rowland G. Hazard
Peacedale
Sultan's peace push gains support in Fes council
Tangier reports from Fes say a grand council urged by the sultan backs peace efforts in Casa Blanca. The proclamation calls for universal calm in the crisis, while Sher eet Higuisano, a noted anti European, is said to approve public assurances. The sultan pleads with Europeans to stay for their safety.
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Tangier
Fes
Casa Blanca
Sher
Eet Higuisano
Sultan bin
Fer
King Edward Arrives in Austria for Royal Visit
King Edward arrived in Austria to visit Emperor Francis Joseph. The cordial exchanges covered political topics and were reported satisfactory. The royal visit drew thousands of summer visitors along the route, marking a notable royal appearance.
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Tawhi
Austria
Ward
Francis Joseph
Almont
Thrall
General Telegraphers Strike Ordered Not Yet Issued in Chicago
In Chicago on August 16 the Commercial Telegraphers union faced a pending general strike order promised by J Small president of the union. Small met with Samuel Gompers and George Perkins after arriving in Chicago while labor officials prepared a national response. Labor Commissioner Neil Will planned a Washington trip and did not participate in last night’s talks.
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Chicago
J. Small
the Commercial Telegraphers’ Union
Small
Cage
Samuel ~Gompers
American Federation of Labor
George
W. Perkins
Ce Ee
Wesley Russell
National
Labor Com
Neil
Washington
Board of Trade
Burlington Flyer Leaves Rails in Iowa Wreck
Des Mathes Iowa Aug 16 The last Burlington train from Denver to Chicago was wrecked east of Russell injuring 11 persons two may die The injured include K Meredith Chisago Crowley Russell Chicago and Dr L H Phillips Avery Iowa W D Humphrey cook on diner A telegram notes no momentous developments in Brunswick telegraphers strike as unions and operators adjust and prevent disruption News adds improved telegraph service in Pittsburg and Portland with broader AP coverage
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Des Mathes
Iowa
Burlington
Denver
Chicago
Russell
K-Meredith
Chisago
F.C. Crowley
T. G. Russell
LH. Phillips
Avery
W. D. Humphrey
New York
James B. Ryedale
Brunswick
Canada
Strick
Gilliland
Baltimore
Walls
Prayball
Omaha
W. P
Shakespeare
Cleveland
W. D
Combs
Kansas City
Associated Press
Strikes Cause Slowdown as Telegraph Offices Await Restored Lines
Frisco and Chicago wire service report gradual recovery from a strike. Officials say working force has grown, conditions improving, and leased wire circuit between San Francisco and New York is back in operation. Some telegraphers resume duty while a non union operator is refused a telegram. a mother’s death is reported distant by telephone.
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Francisco
Storer
Postal Télegaph
Tata
Weatsern
Deltland
Germans dominate yachting as Americans face elimination
Kiel Germany August 14 The German Sonder Klasse yacht Wann see captained by Herr Prot zen won the race for Himparer William s cup beating Marblehead led by Summers Foster by 21 seconds. After three German yachts each has one victory while American boats remain winless. Today will decide if Americans can still contend for the emperor s cup as only winners from the first four races advance to the finals.
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Kiel
Germany
Herr Protzen
Berlin
Marblehead
Summers Foster
Cleveland Not In Princeton Rumors Denied By Physician
Cleveland rumors claiming the former president is in Princeton are untrue says his physician. He went driving yesterday afternoon and appeared to be in good health.
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Princeton
Cleveland
Dynamite blast in Dormnitz kills and injures many
A dynamite explosion in Dormnitz Germany on August 16 killed eight people and left forty four missing and sixty one injured according to authorities. The incident occurred near a youth gathering drawing wide attention.
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Dormnitz
Germany
Persina
Uied
Sovenary
An. Ari. A
Bere Youthrday
Work train hits crowded trolley in Washington incident
Roger OG Wetmore, son of Senator Wetmore of Rhode Island, was arrested in Washington yesterday after a work train collided with a crowded trolley. Mrs. Mary Chase, struck by his automobile, is in serious condition but is expected to recover.
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Washington, D. C
Roger OG. Wetmore
Seuator Wetmore
Rhode Ieland
Mra
Mary Chase
Ska Will Rey
Fort Monroe to Host New Coast Artillery Training School
Announcement of a major Coast Artillery training consolidation at Fort Monroe Virginia aims to create a premier school for officers and enlisted men. Brigadier General Murray leads the project with Major Barney noting its unprecedented scope and future leaders.
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New York
United States Army
Fort. Monroe
Coast Artillery
Acheve
Murray
Hampton Romain
Coral Artillery
Porte
Fort Monroe
Minjor
Coly Hussison
Fort Tottan
D. ¥. Barney
Coast Artillery Corps
Embezzlement Charge At Peddie Institute
Newark Aug 15 Samuel V Hutte and Seti Jawser of this city faced embezzlement charges for allegedly misappropriating 5500 from the Peddie Institute at Hightown where Hutte had served as treasurer for eight years. He cited faulty bookkeeping but claimed he is square with the institution.
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Newark
Street Car Collision at Brooklyn Crossing Kills and Injures
A trolley struck a street crossing gate near Coney Island Avenue in Brooklyn yesterday. A train backed into the trolley causing injuries to sixteen passengers and the death of Oscar Johannson, 19, with Mrs. Anna Cohan, 40, among the injured. An unidentified man, about 22, died later at the hospital. Residents of Brooklyn were among the crowd at the crossing during the incident.
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New York
Coney Inland
Agende
Bilyn
Bullibg
Kbs
Oscar Johnéan
Yaats
Anna Cohan
Brook
North German Lloyd Voyage Details Funeral Arrangements
A Chicago schoolteacher Miss Bar Shoyer died at sea aboard the North German Lloyd liner Prieto rene after reaching Italy. Captain Letten Petergan says $418 covered embalming and coffin costs. he claims no choice in the charges as dictated by the crew.
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New York
Italy
Miss Bar Shoyer
Letten Petergan
Fragmentary OCR Story Reflects Striker Rally Observations
Scribbled notes describe a chaotic rally and missing names with several illegible phrases. The fragment hints at labor tensions and a march or gathering but lacks clear dates, places, or participants.
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