Still Fight for Home and Lives in Michel Fire
A late 19th century dispatch describes Michel Vancouver BC residents defending homes as a blaze engulfed the town. The fire spread from the Wevanted district toward Fernie with high winds hindering firefighting efforts. Telegraph operator and local newspaper man remained at their post as trains struggled to reach safety and the line east to Crows Nest remained open. Meanwhile New York reports note mortgage-backed bond issues by a Santa Fe subsidiary and a Utah arrest for impersonating a U.S. naval officer.
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Vancouver
Michel
East Kootenai
Fernie
Coal Company
Canadian Pacific
Safery
Crows Néut
United States
Salt Lake City
Utah
Department of Justice
Washington
Percy Olmatead
United States Naval
Provo
H. B. Booth
Marshall. Smith
Naval Service
Deserter Shot and Killed at Preallo Prison Work Detail
English a private in the 115 coast artillery awaiting desertion trial was shot and killed at Preallo Wednesday while at work with other prisoners. The deserter allegedly attempted to escape with a break for freedom. Private Ryan of the tenth company started pursuit after English fled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
English
Coast Artillery
Ryan
Fast Artillery
Tim
English Jrmantty
Restraining Order Aims to Block Distillery Labeling
United States Circuit Judge Francis B. Baker issued a temporary restraining order to prevent revenue collectors in the sixth and seventh districts from enforcing a spring department order. The directive, effective July 1, requires all distillery products to be labeled Alonbal. Barristers Daughter to Marry London. Aug 6. |
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Goshen
United States Circuit
Francis B. Baker
Todiana
United States Revenue
Alonbal
King Edward Plans Visit to Germany This Month
London dispatch reports King Edward intends a visit to Germany with a route through Berlin and Munich proposed. Officials expect formal arrangements to be settled after forthcoming talks with German and British officials next week.
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King Edward
Germany
London
The
Daily Express
Edward
Bolpero
Cholera deaths rise as outbreaks hit Tegriteyn and St. Petersburg
Fourteen new cholera cases and nine deaths are reported in Tegriteyn Russia, total cases near fifty with outbreaks continuing. a suspected cholera case in St. Petersburg prompts tenement inspections by municipal authorities. In Brooklyn, a bonfire mystery involving a woman’s charred remains prompts police to release two suspects. officials abandon earlier theory linking the case to Mrs Moskeviteh.
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Tegriteyn
Russia
St. Petersburg
Johnson Street
Brooklyn
H. Neeley
Spokane
Pittsburg
Chautauqua
Pennnsylvania
Alicegheny Valley
Oil City
Kiskimnetas Junction
Rate
Tangier
Harry Maclean
Titian Kusiveki
Wallentry Burkowak
Moskeviteh
Harriman Ends Summer Camp Trip in Oregon Mountains
Edward TL Herriman travels toward his summer camp in the Siskiyou mountains southern Oregon. Oregon Short Line Vice President and General Manager W J Bancrop and General Superintendent J M Davie confer with Harriman in Ogden during the trip.
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Marriman
Salt Lake City
Utah
Edward TL Herriman
Séskiyou Mountain
Oregon
W. J. Bancrop
Oregon Short Line
J. M. Davie
Ogden
Harriman
Whites and Negroes Fight Injures Pensacola Street Car Crew
In Pensacola Florida an early Wednesday clash between White and Black street railway workers left one man dead and another badly hurt. William Johnson was struck in the mouth and abdomen, while Chief Depector McClung sustained a gunshot wound to the hand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pensacola
Fla
Argrees Ant Street Railway
Bayshore
William Johnson
McClung
Street Railway
Await Action on Cadet Hazing Case Delays Dismissal Decision
No new developments were reported Wednesday as officials await a War Department action. Secretary of War will issue an order regarding the dismissal or reinstatement of the Went Point cadets under inquiry for hazing. The outcome hinges on executive guidance from Washington.
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Oyowr Boy
Wight Went Point
Miss Katherine Wormeley Oe Dies in New Hampshire
Katherine Prescott Wormeley, noted author and defender of the Work of Battle, died Wednesday in New Hampshire after a summer illness. Her body will be cremated and the ashes brought to Newport for burial.
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Katherine Wormeley
Newport
Roof
Katherine Prescott Wormeley
Famow
Battac
Arrests Shake Panama and Colombia Under Censorship
Reports despite censorship indicate President Whores in Bogota faces a crackdown with many prominent Colombians detained. The leaked details suggest turmoil in the region as authorities act against a wide circle of influential figures.
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Panama
Aug
Bogota
Walt
Wright to Begin Flight Tour in France This August
Ohio man Wilbur Wright an American aeronaut from Paylog plans to start a flight tour in France this August, with arrival and flight schedule to be announced. The news notes the pioneering aviator's intent to showcase aeronautical progress ahead of future demonstrations.
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Ohio
Imaas
France
Wilbur Wright
Severe storms sweep New York as heat ends
A severe eastward storm dumped heavy rain and hail across New York and New England, ending a blistering heat wave. Ten deaths and numerous prostrations were reported in the heat, including the Rev Edward Wallace Nell who collapsed after officiating at morning service in New York.
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New York
New York State
New England
Green
Troy
N. Y
Mia. Thomas
McCabe
Jamestown
Chantasiqua Lake
Rhode Island
Providence
Edward Wallace Nell
Protestant Episcopal
Woman Admits Shooting Husband in Sutherland Case
Alex a Sutherland confessed to fatally shooting her husband at their home Wed nesday. The report notes Thaw traveling by train Thursday to defend a suit, with Sheriff officials and attorney Charles Morschauer accompanying.
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Malo
Alexa Sutherland
Arty
New York
K. Thaw
Chanler
Thaw
Charles Morschauer
Railroad to Return Couple to California in Leprosy Case
General Wardwell and his wife, afflicted with leprosy, are under quarantine. The Arizona Wealth Department and the board of supervisors weigh plans to have them transported by the Southern Pacific Railroad to Bar tele then here, affecting their return to California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tombstone
Art, al
D. K Wardwell
Arizona Wealth Department
The
Board of Supervisors
California
Southern Paitle Railroad
Themi
Bawtele
Sultan Accepts Resignation. Kiamil Pasha to Form Ministry
In Constantinople the grand vizier reports the sultan has accepted a resignation and will appoint Kiamil Pasha to form a new ministry. The move signals a reshaping of the government as the empire faces ongoing political pressure.
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Bultan
Constantinople
Kiamil Pasha
Armored Cruiser Mon tana Sails from Norfolk Border
The armored cruiser Mon tana departed Norfolk Virginia on her voyage to the south after leaving the yard. The ship will proceed toward Maine in coming weeks as part of its shakedown cruise and official duties.
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Salis
Norfolk
United States
Montana
Norfolk Navy
Werloenslay
Uugomst
Maine
6000 Men Out Well Organized Strike Hits Canadian Pacific
Montreal reports show 6000 workers across mechanical shops from St John to Vancouver obeyed the strike order led by Hell Harily of the Federation of Mechanics. Montreal alone accounts for over 2000 men out, with aim to cripple operations unless a settlement is reached. Government conciliation efforts have failed and federal action is unlikely unless violence occurs.
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Montreal
Quebec
Hell Harily
Federation of Mechanics
Canadian Pacific Railway
Air Way
St. John
Vancouver
B.C
Mindy
Board of Arbitration
Ottawa
Labor Department
Lemieux Aw
Halifax
North Bay
Winniper
Canada
Whistler
Anguy
Funeral for Benator Allison Planned for Saturday
The funeral of Benator Allison will be held Saturday at 4 p.m. at the residence with Rev. J. T. Bergen D D of West Minister Presbyterian Church officiating, followed by burial at Linwood cemetery. Public funeral arrangements close city businesses for the services as telegrams of sympathy pour in from national leaders.
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Dubuque
Benator Allison
J. T. Bergen
West Minister Presbyterian Church
Attison Was
Linwood Cemetery
Plaga
Dele Jration
Setyate
School board underpaying teachers in North Bloomfield
The state school board in North Bloomfield township Morrow county faces scrutiny for paying teachers $28 daily for actual days worked and granting only two holidays in the school year. Critics note teachers toiled without extra pay for legal holidays while the board offered scant compensation for effort, amid questions of legality and fiscal oversight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallon
Echool Board
North Bloomfeld Township
Morrow County
Ptate
Whirlwind Damages Churches Across Ohio and Nebraska
Tornadoes and windstorms caused heavy crop losses in Ohio. In Nebraska at Zanceville a rock building and Thomas' Catholic church suffered arson-like fire with altar pieces and chalices destroyed. Estimated damage around 4000 dollars.
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Ohio
Zanceville
Atrock Bt
Thoman’ Catholic
Receiver appointed for Charles Bultman Co in Cincinnati
William Thrall was named receiver on Wednesday for the Charles BK Bultman Co after it absorbed Moorehead Co. The firm’s estimated liabilities range from 100000 to 400000 dollars, with notes possibly under 100000. The action affects the Honda of Cincinnati brokerage operations as of August 6.
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Honda
Cincinnati
William Thrall
Charles BK. Bultman Co
Moorehead & Co
Marshal Appoints New Police Chief in Fate Wood
In Cleveland, Aue during a council meeting Ten day night, William Frankl was named marshal of Fate Wood replacing the late Marana William Coffinberry. Franklin’s first act was to discharge four members of the police force.
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Cleveland, Aue
William Franklin
Fate Wood
Marana
William Coffinberry
Franklin
May Establish Private Schools in Columbus Oppose Vaccination
A plan seeks to create private schools in Columbus Ohio for children of parents who oppose vaccination. The effort aims to provide education for unvaccinated students outside public schools, presenting a private option tied to parental choice.
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Colmbus
Heart of Education of
Columbus
Congressman in Rescue at Riverside Park Tragedy
Ang Clark Spenser, 20, of North Baltimore, drowned when a boat overturned at Riverside Park Wednesday night. Eight others aboard were saved. Congressman Cole helped in the rescue near Galion, Ohio. A small pouch found hidden in a depot lumber pile contained government metals and a weather secret for months.
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Findlay
Ang, G
Clark Spenser
North Baltimore
Riverside Park
Congressman Cole
Galion
Thin City
Mrs H Dalle Sues for Defamation in Springfield
Mrs H Dalle wife of contractor sues for 5000 dollars alleging defamation of character. Case includes Fred H Harwood son of late Hagette owner and Jenn Bushnell parties named in dispute. Proceedings noted in Springfield.
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Springfield
H. Dalle
Han Food
Fred H. Harwood
Hagette
Iniaw
Jenn Bushnell
Death of Rev Jacob Pistor in Columbus Ohio
The second son of Reverend Jacob Pistor, pastor of St John’s German Protestant church, died suddenly Wednesday at the home of his parents in Columbus Ohio from heart ailment.
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Columbus
Tantie
Pinter
Jacob Pistor
St. John's Byanmel
Unclear headline from damaged obituary text
Mother finds her son’s body in Cleveland. The fragmentary text mentions an injunction against new rules and a tax department matter. Names and places are garbled, making specifics hard to confirm.
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Cleveland
Aug
Willan
United Beaty Dade Thompon Welwestay
Fleihohniant
Superintendent to resign amid whispers in Columbus
Columbus on August 6 reports Chrie Mekee of Helle Valley, trustee of the Athens Biate hospital, saying transfers expect Supt Hanson to resign at the next meeting. Dr. BH. Zenek, former superintendent, attended, fueling rumors he may be chosen again.
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Columbus
Chrie Mekee
Helle Valley
Athens Biate Boxpital
Gov Simners
Tranters
Supt. Hanson
BH. Renek
Legal brief on mail misuse case in Hilola district
Charged with misuse of mails, Cincinnati figures Aug G Gee H Stipely and John A Payne presented their legal reasons Wednesday for not complying with the order of Commissioner Kalen to appear before the U S district court of the northern district of Hilola and to respond to indictments charging mail misuse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Aug
G—Gee
H. Stipely
John A. Payne
Kalen
United States District Court of the Northern Distrint
Hilola
Russian Colonel Stabbed in Shanghai Incident
Shanghai Aug 6 Russian consul at Tientsin M Poppein was stabbed Wednesday. He is not expected to recover from the wound. Fix a valiant escaped.
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Shanghai
Tientsin
M. Poppein
War
Weineeday
Tie
Vallant
Funston Relieved Receives Farewell in San Francisco
General Frederick K. Funston, relieved of command of the Department of the Pacific, was honored with a farewell reception in San Francisco on Wednesday. Commercial bodies held the event on the Merchants Exchange floor before his transfer to Fort Leavenworth Kansas to head the cavalry school.
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San Francisco
Frederick K. Funston
Department of the Pacify
Fort Leavenworth
Kas
Merchants Exchange
English Representative Returns Home
English representative to the Chicago Great Western railway, Fen or Veronet, who advised St. Paul receivers and studied the road, returned to New York Wednesday night en route to England.
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St. Paul
Minn
Aug
FLA
Vero Net
Chicago Great Western Railway
New York
England
Fire destroys 100 houses with no water to battle flames
A Wednesday fire burned many structures with no water supply to fight it. A heavy rain later helped cap the blaze, preventing further spread and limiting damage.
Tornado Strikes Nebraska Towns Cause Minor Damage
Tornadoes swept Dunning and Anseline in Caster County causing house damage and minor fires. Reports from Annwelwa note few injuries. A Groton township widow, Tey Tutton, perished in a related fire after a buggy blaze ignited by a corncob pipe.
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Nebraska
Lincoln
Net
Fee
Hurlington Patty
Dunning
Anseline
Hurlington Depot
Annwelwa
Sandusky
Public Lands Plan Offers Free Acres To Working Girls
A plan proposed by W. B. Draper of Kansas City suggests donating forty acres to each working girl over twenty who has earned a living for eighteen months. The government would provide water rights at low cost, with conditions restricting sale or mortgage for five years. The aim is to empower working women through irrigated public lands, though critics note residence requirements deter those lacking capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Menal Dutier
W. BR. Draper
Kania City
United States
Claus
Cliles
Yima
Arie
Yakin Valley
Hamer
Lighthouse at Minnoard Rock lighthouse isolation near Lake Superior
A damaged description details Minnoard Rock lighthouse ten miles from land on Lake Superior. It notes a 102 foot graystone tower with a flashing white light every 30 seconds, dangerous shoal area 290 by 1500 feet, water depths to 600 feet, and risky approaches due to rocky platforms and frequent heavy seas.
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Perlor
Vinitie
Marquette
Porta
Allore
Keweenaw
Thore
Minnoard
Chambers
Markinge Island
Koopa
Manitou
Hvi Ag Matanta
Lake Superior
Convenient Exerciser for Bed Attached Fitness
An apparatus attaches to a bed rail system to allow reclining exercise. Upright posts mount on the bed sides with an adjustable upper framework of bars. Elastic cords or springs hang from the framework to permit arm and chest workouts while lying down, reducing fatigue and avoiding strain on heart and lungs.
Colonial Country Club Hotel West Baden Springs Ad
Colonial Country Club Hotel in West Baden Springs Indiana offers rates from 260 to 48.60 per day with American Plan private baths and weekly specials. Year round operation invites guests to bathe and drink waters promising cures for kidney liver stomach ailments constipation nervousness and related complaints. Letters invite readers to state symptoms for advice and possible treatment.
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Colonial Country Club
West Baden Springs
Indiana
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Norwalk Steel & Tron Co
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John D
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