International Aviation Meet Opens in Chicago Amidst Accidents
The International Aviation Meet in Chicago runs August 12 to 20 under the Aero Club of Milners. A mishap on opening day left a contestant aircraft turning turtle but with non fatal injuries. The event draws amateurs and professionals for valuable prizes while patent disputes with the Wright Company loom over the competition. Harold McCormick, promoter and John D. Rockefeller’s son in law, vows strong resistance to injunctions against aviators and aircraft.
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Wright: Bros Or Company
Harold PL McCormick
John D
Wright Company
Taft to Attend Ground Breaking for Panama Exposition
President Taft plans to be present at the ground breaking for the Panama Exposition in San Francisco at Harbor View. He will travel from Washington after spending a weekend with family at Beverley Massachusetts weathering a possible change in plans. He is expected to visit San Francisco and Seattle as part of a broader political itinerary starting September 16.
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Taft
San Francisco
Harbor View
Beverley
Mass
Seattle
Shadowen Convicted in Moran Martin Murder Trial
After a lengthy trial in Til. Aug. 12 Shadowen was found guilty of murder in the shooting that killed Magistrate Martin and wounded three others during a courtroom dispute. The assailant drew a gun in the heated session and sparked a fatal confrontation.
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Christopher
Til
Shadowen
Moran Martin
Margistrate Martin
Personal notes hint at democratic leader quitting politics
A lengthy, disjointed item from Nome notes describes A F Lang and N L Cochran tied to mines and ventures, with John Dexter from Golovin, Ellen Scarborough, and others in related business and media. A rumor claims the Democratic leader will resign from politics and pursue private ventures, with mixed confirmation from local figures and press.
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Golden Gate Hotel
A. F Lang
Shere
Nome
Lemon River
John Dexter
Golovin Way
John
Gregory
New York
Victoria to sail via St Michael for Seattle voyage update
The Victoria arrived this forenoon and plans to sail this evening for Seattle via St Michael if seas calm. It carries 60 tons of freight to discharge and 100 river passengers at St Michael awaiting transfer. Managers aim to depart with freight landed and passengers aboard, possibly delaying only sea conditions.
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Victoria
Seattle
St. Michael
Torrow
Ziph
Clark
St. Michaels
Labor unrest in England sparks strikes and rioting
Reported labor trouble blooms across England with strikes at docks and rail yards causing disruption. Police battle rioting in Liverpool as casualties and property damage rise amid ongoing worker protests and clashes with authorities.
Train Crash Kills Entire Family on Northwest Road
A train collision on the Northwestern road fatally struck a car carrying a farmer, his wife, and three children. The accident occurred at dawn as the vehicle attempted to cross the tracks. no survivors were reported. A special Mining and Dredging Edition of the Daily Nugget is planned for October 1.
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Northowestern
Jotinsen
Jepar
Fishing Trip to Crater Lake Promises Good Catch
Special correspondence reports anglers heading to Crater Lake via excursion train then a seven mile hike to a Sawtooth Mountains camp. Cooks provide meals as trout whitefish and pickerel are abundant. further notes mention names and fishing posts near Nugget and Grand Central depots and a Nugget office sale of wrapping paper.
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Crater Lake
Noxger
Sawtooth Mountains
Taft Treaty Modifications Advance in Senate Committee
Washington August reports say the Foreign Relations Committee will report back the treaties with England and France. They plan to recommend ratification with unspecified conditions. The committee aims to move public notice once measures are returned to the Senate.
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Enghant
France
Senate
Taft Completes Veto Message
Taft finishes drafting his veto message amid ongoing discussions. The dispatch notes executive actions tied to the legislative agenda with close attention from aides and reporters. The incomplete text hints at policy battles and constitutional considerations shaping the final wording.
Disappointing presidential remarks echo through crowd
The event featured unclear remarks labeled as disappointments amid a tense atmosphere. Several individuals and places appeared in garbled text, with references to Salita, Maiti Vries, Segedan Heeee, and Hreuties Derween, creating a fragmented scene.
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Salita
Ian
Secretary Fisher in Seattle Report Delayed Inquiry
The House committee resumes its investigation into the United States Steel Trail after adjourning to October. A June report plans to complete the inquiry and file a full report to the House during December’s regular session.
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Warhington
Ane
United States Steel Trail
New York
Bathertay
Mctober Lab
Jine
Ehame
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