Fifty-One Lost at Sea in Typhoon Sinking
The British steamship Dunearn of 2020 tons sank after leaving Hamburg on May 27 during a Pacific typhoon. Only two of 53 crew survived, engineer William Phillips and seaman John Landon, rescued by the Japanese steamer Sakyo Maru near Kiushin. The vessel had headed to Singapore after coal at Karatsu.
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Tokio
Geto
Kiushin
William Phillips
John Landon
Hamburg
Singapore
Karatsu
Beals Wright Advances After Defeating Alexander in Final
Beals C. Wright beat F B Alexander of New York in the final round of the all comers national tennis championship at the Casino courts in Newport Rhode Island in three straight sets Wright advances to meet national champion W A Larned in the next round at the Newport event
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Newport
R. I
Beals C. Wright
F. B. Alexander
New York
Casino Courts
Wright
W. A. Larned
Flood Damages Hit Augusta Lower City
Floods in Augusta Georgia damage building foundations with the Central Grammar school collapsing this morning. The National Biscuit company walls have fallen and the Port Royal bridge underpinning washed away.
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Augusta
Central Grammar School
National Biscuit Company
Port Royal
Embree Named Captain of Reorganized Pocatello Team
Otis Embree proprietor of the Commercial hotel was elected captain by unanimous vote to lead a reorganized Pocatello base ball team. The club will finish the season strong and travels to McCammon Saturday to face the White Sox before returning to play Basalt on Sunday.
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Pocatello
Otis Embree
East Center Street
Atkinson
McCammon
White Sox
New Twin Falls to Wells Rail Line Planned
Survey teams under William Ashton of the Oregon Short Line map a ninety mile railroad from Twin Falls to Wells Nevada to connect with the Southern Pacific main line. The line aims to give Twin Falls an outlet to Nevada and California for freight and passenger traffic as settlers fill the region.
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William Ashton
Oregon
Twin Falls
Wells
Nev
Salt Lake Herald
Nevada
California
Ashton
Southern Pacific
Minidoka
Pocatello
Portland
Idaho Railroads Valued At About 17 Million
Six new railroad lines in Idaho are assessed this year by the board of equalization. The Short Line in Boise sees its per mile valuation rise from 8000 to 9000, while the Caldwell & Interurban is cut from 1000 to 500 per mile. Main line railways are boosted by 2000 dollars per mile, and the total railroad valuation is estimated to reach around 17 million. The auditor’s office is compiling schedules for railroads, telephone, and telegraph properties as the exact total awaits final tally.
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Board of Equalization
Boise & Interurban
Idaho
Washington & Northern
Clagstone
McGuire
Riparia
Nez Perce-Camas Prairie
Caldwell & Interurban
Kootenai Valley
Spokane & Inland
Boise Valley
Washington
Idaho & Montana
Idaho Northern
State Auditor’s Office
Brady Garners 245 Votes in Idaho Governor Run
Custer county delegates add three to the roster for Boise convention. James H. Brady of Pocatello stands near certain nomination with 245 pledged votes of 303 as two counties remain. Resolution upholds party loyalty and supports Heyburn, French, and Brady for state posts. Also backs George Coryell for state mining inspector and calls for excluding religious denominations from political dictates.
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James H. Brady
Pocatello
Idaho
Boise
Sigs
Custer County
W. G. West
Leslie B. Dillingham
Republican Party
Weldon B. Heyburn
United States Senate
Burton L. French
Congress
J. H. Brady
George Coryell
Haines Duo Held Without Bail in Annis Murder Case
In New York on August 28 C Peter C Haines Jr and his wife T Jenkins Haines were held without bail after grand jury action on the charge of murdering William E Annis.
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New York
C. Peter C. Haines, Jr
Hia Her
T. Jenkins Haines
William BE. Annis
City Council Actions Last Night
The council levied ten mill for general revenue, eight tenths of a mill for library maintenance, and two mills for redemption of old warrants. It instructed the mayor to estimate the cost of a test well across the river for municipal water supply. The Chilson sidewalk ordinance creating Cement District No 3 was lost. The meeting adjourned until Thursday night.
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Chilson
Pocatello Aldermen Pass Budget Revisions in Special Meeting
Mayor Loux calls a special session with Aldermen Bistline Fusz Williams Terrell Houde and Chilson at city hall to consider the annual tax levy ordinance a new sidewalk ordinance and a preliminary study for a municipal water system led by L C Kelsey of Salt Lake City. The group reviews library funding Mr Carnegie’s donation and the city’s water supply questions while delaying key decisions on bonds and engineering costs.
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Loux
Bistline
Fusz
Williams
Terrell
Houde
Chilson
L. C. Kelsey
Salt Lake
Murray
Butte
Gilmore
City Hall
Rot of Trustees
Pocatello Free Public Library
John P. Congdon
Congdon
Carnegie
Alderman Terrell
Kelsey
Dee
Steely
Roberts in Critical Condition After Atlantic City Shooting
Baltimore financier Charles B. Roberts, visiting with Mrs. W. 8. G. Williams, lies in a hospital with critical injuries after being shot on the boardwalk. Police discount robbery and say sensational revelations await among suspects. Mrs Williams and the chair pusher have testified with consistent stories and denied any spousal motive.
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Atlantic City
Charles B. Roberts
Baltimore
G. Williams
Boardwalk
Williams
Roberts
Mr. Roberts
Effort on Roberts Life Sparks Baltimore Sensation
In Baltimore the Atlantic City assassination attempt on Charles B. Roberts causes widespread shock. Reports say Mrs. Williams was with Roberts, a detail heightening interest due to long familiar ties between the families. Mr. Williams returned from Europe and expressed surprise upon learning of his wife’s presence.
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Baltimore
Charles B. Roberts
Atlantic City
Williams
Roberts
Europe
Boston
Lal Smith Loses Eye After Bottling Plant Accident
Robert J. Hayes brought Lal Smith foreman of the Franklin and Hayes bottling works home from Salt Lake where Smith received treatment after a bottle shattered at the plant Tuesday. Doctors fear the left eye may irreparably fail. He is an inmate at the Catholic Sisters' hospital in Salt Lake.
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Robert J. Hayes
Salt Lake
W. H
Lal’’) Smith
Franklin & Hayes Bottling Works
Mr. Smith
Catholic Sisters’ Hospital
Mr. Hayes
Smith
American battleship fleet nears Port Philip after passing Wilsons promontory
Melbourne reports the American battleship fleet steamed past Wilsons promontory 125 miles from Melbourne harbor at 9 45 p m last night and is set to reach Port Philip on its scheduled morning arrival.
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Melbourne
Wilson’s Promontory
Melbourne Harbor
Port Philip
City discusses municipal water system amid protests and plans
Council debates water supply with figures comparing Salt Lake rates four times higher. Terrell calls for careful study before committing funds, while Wirtz seeks permission to test springs near the fair grounds. The mayor reports back after next Thursday’s meeting as tests and estimates are pursued.
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Fusz
Terrell
Bistline
Salt Lake
John P. Wirtz
Fair Grounds
Park Committee
Council
Flood Deaths and Deluge Hit the South
Atlanta reports massive floods across the South with Augusta suffering fourteen drownings and extensive property losses. Augusta alone estimates a loss of 1.5 million, while South Carolina and Georgia towns face 20 deaths and widespread bridge damage leaving communities cut off.
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Atlanta
Augusta
South Carolina
Georgia
South
North Carolina
Submerged Fayetteville Reels From Cape Fear Flood Loss
Fayetteville with 12000 residents on the Cape Fear river is nearly submerged after floods last night and today. About 3000 people are homeless and a relief appeal has been issued for aid.
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Bad Aters
Fayettville
Cape Fear River
Weather and flood woes grip Georgia and Carolinas
Atlanta reports a sharp cool down with temperatures near freezing in parts while floods leave homeless. A dozen trains are blocked by washouts in South Carolina and several services diverted or returned to Atlanta via Chattanooga.
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Georgia
The
Carolinas
Atlanta
South Carolina
Chattanooga
Italian's East Side Home Destroyed By Fire
Fire at midnight destroyed the one story frame home of Fernando an Italian, at 626 North Eighth Avenue. Ralph Gates activated box 42, firemen laid 1000 feet of hose from Alderman Fusz corner, and prevented spread. Occupant was away. strong suspicion of incendiarism. Water pressure reported exceptionally good by Fire Chief Price.
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Fernando
North Eighth Avenue
Ralph Gates
Fusz’ Corner
Price
Flood strikes Colorado with rail loss and four deaths
Heavy rain isolates Trinidad and surrounding areas as Colorado Southern and Santa Fe rail lines suffer bridge washouts and track damage. Floodwaters flood streets, weaken foundations, and drown victims in Folsom and nearby towns. Names of the dead include Dan B. Wenger T. W. Wheeler and his wife, with multiple possible additional drownings.
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Trinidad
Col
Ang
Colorado Southern
Trinichera
Santa Fe
Raton Mountain
Folsom
N. M
Dan B. Wenger
T. W. Wheeler
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Dunearn
Davy Jones
Embree
Western Outlet
State Board of Equalization
St. Anthony
Boise City Railway and Terminal Co
Cache Valley
Wood River
Salmon River
Yellowstone
Cate
Brady
Lal” Smith
Pocatello Bottling Works
N. C
Colorado
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