Looters Roam Fire Fogged Kootenay Region Fatal Blaze
Dispatches report looters exploiting the vast forest fire sweeping the Kootenay valley. Martial law enforces order as Cranbrook and nearby towns deploy armed guards. Fires threaten Nelson and other settlements causing casualties and extensive property loss. Relief teams bring food and bedding to the encamped victims.
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British Columbia
Vancouver
D. C
Pernice
Kootway Valley
Cranbrook
Montana
Bryan 10 Write to Every Voter in Nevada
A fragment describes an alleged plan to mail personal letters from William J. Bryan to voters in doubtful states. The scheme allegedly involved Harvey Garber, Hillary Schmidt of Dayton, Ohio, and activities aimed at influencing the campaign and postage.
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Bryan
Harvey Garber
Mack
Litcoln
Nev
William J. Mryan
Harvey Larber
Adere
National Executive
Garber
Hilary B. Schmidt
Dayton
Oho
Wieliteter
Prom
Schmidt
Chicago
Million Dollar Chicago Fire Ravages Elevators and Warehouse
A large blaze in Chicago on August 4 destroyed the Buvington elevator and a dock transfer warehouse, likely burning 500 box cars. Armour & Co estimated grain damage at 700000 dollars with total losses near 1,000,000. Fireboats battled the blaze as explosions shook the city. the Simple sank after striking a wall and two firefighters were seriously hurt.
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Chicago
Aus
Armour & Co
Harlington
Chleago
Levator
Tate
Bremen
Keys of Boston encampment opens with large civic turnout
Veniton Mand Aug 4 Hanton presides as 80 000 delegates and many Knights of Pythias arrive for the twenty fifth bosential encampment. The gathering fills the city with ceremonial pageantry and broad civic interest.
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Veniton
Mand
Hanton
Knights of
Vythias
Supreme lodge meeting welcomed by governor and mayor
Delegates of the Supreme Lodge at Mie order were welcomed by Governor Guild and Mayor A Mibbard. Chancellon Chilles A. Barien of Jacksonville, Mik, reported the order's membership now over 100 and the Tythian Bieters over 1000.
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Mie Order
Hodiny
Flurry in Chicago Grain Pits Narrows Before Close
Chicago grain markets remained unsettled as buying interest faded after a higher open. Reports from the north and west cited gusty winds and drought, leaving wheat and corn lower amid continued foreign market weakness.
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Chicago
Prain
Veteran of three wars dies in New Castle Pa
Martin 110 year old veteran Ang e Amox died in New Castle Pennsylvania today He served as a drummer boy in the Mexican American Civil Wars and fought through the three wars.
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New Castle
Martin
Batte
Mexicat
Sub Marine Targets Off Octopus Tarantula Viper Fleet
The Newport flotilla under Lieutenant Charles J. Courtenney reports sub marine targets off Gardiner's Bay. New periscopes aid helmsmen as submarines fire Whitehead torpedoes at marked targets and reach speeds for training drills with future extended night and day exercises planned.
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Newport
Ft. 1
Charles J. Courtenney
Farant
Gardiner's Bay
Ron
Marek
Pettibone Dies in Denver After Operation
George Pettibone longtime figure in the Western Federation of Miners died in Denver at St Joseph hospital from cancer surgery complications. He had been in custody in Idaho for ongoing trials surrounding former Governor Stone and others, but was acquitted years earlier. He leaves a widow.
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Denver
Col
George Pettibone
Pounella
Worteng Federation
Miers
Hotee
Pettibone
Migwood
Moyer
Algeria Shaken After Eastern Provinces Devastation
Tangier reports that a disaster in the northeastern provinces of Algeria has reached the city with scant details. It is feared several towns were destroyed and no official confirmation on casualties or fate of residents has been received yet.
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Tangier
Condu
Ageria
Tie
Two Cities Bid Over Democratic Campaign Openings
Chairman Neiniey must summon the Democratic state executive committee within ten days to decide the opening of the campaign in Ohio. Akron and Louisville press hardest for the favored speaker slate amid the dispute.
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Columbus
Atg
Neiniey
Ohio
Akron
Uhilleothe
Five Italians Killed in Worcester Strike
Five Italian workmen were killed and two policemen injured by rocks during a Worcester strike against the J. W. Bishop Company. The clash involved Italian laborers and local employers, with violent confrontation reported in the city.
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Worcester
Canton
Mast
Laughing Woman Lands in Providence Hospital
In Sandusky Ohio near Mindlay station a woman lapsed into hysterical laughter. After a doctor’s call she was removed to Providence hospital, then slept, woke improved, and left for Findlay at noon. The incident followed an episode of loud outbursts causing concern among onlookers and friends waiting for the Mindlay train.
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Sandusky
Mirdrede
Mindlay
Providence Hospital
Atfiid
Columbineau
J. D. Sarker
Findlay
Lord Welby Advocates Free Trade At Opening Congress
Lord Welby, president, stated protectionism grows worldwide but free trade is right in principle and must prevail. The congress included delegates from Amelia England France Germany Belgium Holland Denmark and Italy.
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London
Woelby
Amelia
England
France
Germany
Belgium
Holland
Denmark
Italy
Japan to Take Jump in World Naval Rankings
Berlin reports via the German Navy League that Japan will pursue major naval expansion in 1907 to 1911, including three battleships and four cruisers, with funds for four more battleships and an armored cruiser. The push aims to move Japan toward third place in global naval power by 2040.
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Berlin
German Navy League
Japan
Zeppelin Confident of Successful Journey
Count Zeppelin boosts confidence as airship Aerostat lifts from Lake Constance for a 24 hour test, maintaining thirty miles per hour for nine hours. From Miyence to Mets distance, he aims to reach Stuttgart then Prussian ports, with a Wednesday morning arrival anticipated. A message from the airship reports smooth operations and certainty of a safe completion.
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Berti
Zeppelin
Miyence
Zeppetta Plate
Stuttgart
Prdedrichwtateny
Eix
Altship
Taft to Talk on Little Wax Roll in Virginia
Taft consents to several short speeches to be recorded for talking machines in Springs Virginia on August 4. Taft and Mrs Taft observed joking during rehearsal. A Virginia hay association meeting will be held there with Taft addressing attendees. He may help name a contest as part of the event. W F Heavner of Lebanon Missouri announces himself father of twins naming one boy Howard Tal Heavner and the other Hadley Sherman to honor Taft and Hadley. The twins were born the day after Taft's nomination.
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Mot Springs
Taft
Leon
Virginia
Hay Association
W. F. Heavner
Lebanon
Hadley
Missouri
Tait
President says Loeb and Wright erred in cadet cases
Oyster Bay August statement from Vice President Dolph Power reports the president has not yet received a final War Department recommendation on reinstating eight West Point cadets found guilty. The president declined to intervene and has not decided, while Loeb and Wright gave differing views on the discharge and possible congressional action. The note adds that no ruling has been made and references continued discussion.
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West Point
Oyster Bay
West Point Military Academy
Vreeitont Tinchevelt
Loeb
Wright
Han
Ty Lwitter
Roosevelt
Purid
Sagamore
Cecetary
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