Week in Review: International Tensions and Domestic Tragedies
A broad summary notes President Tomeevelts vacation ending September 28 and a White House return, while the Navy declines Dutch mediation for a canal voyage to London. Reports detail deaths of rail and shipping executives, a prominent Cuba delegate appointment, and a tragic explosion at Arawin Massachusetts alongside major fires in New York and Denver areas.
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Threehler
Waphingtn
Navy Department
Netherlania
Avi
Malia
Vatican
Pon
Mey Averan
Cuba
Wasiington
Fateonio
Denver
Orion
Nsw
Arawin
Mase
Ina Vale
Lake Superior
Partiaii
Arlington Hotel
Iowa
Chey
Dawe
New York
Wilderness Fire Threatens Lake Superior Settlements
Duluth reports vast forest fires along the north shore menacing Grand Marais, Beaver Bay, and the Pigeon River area. Refugees are evacuated aboard the steamer Gopher, while Gen. Wood and officials assess the firefront and direct aid from Port Arthur to protect communities and outlying settlers.
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Duluth
Lake Superior
Mae Bay
Chicago Bay
Plecon River
United States
Stesner Gopher
Norway
Eeene
Walla
Grand Marais
Huties
Steamer Picks Up Refugees in Panic Rescue at Sea
The steamer Gopher towed into port after rescuing panic-stricken inhabitants from an unrevealed distress. The crew reported taking aboard survivors and delivering them to safety.
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Gopher
Three Lost in Forest Fire at Calumet Home
Jacob Herneentem and his two sons, ages twelve and fourteen, died as they fought forest fires near Otter River Calumet Michigan. The family had sent his wife and child to safety at a neighbor’s hall a mile away before perishing Tuesday attempting to save their home and property.
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Calumet
Mich
Pal
Eblle Gren
Jacob Herneentem
Bone
Otter River
Barnesville man fined for Jug running before chicken season
Fergus Falls Minnesota September 13 Charles Granger of Barnesville paid a $10 fine in Rotheny Justice Court for running his jugs in the fields before the opening of the chicken season. Deputy Game Warden Jones investigated and swore out a warrant for the offense.
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Fergus Falls
Minn
Charles Granger
Barnesville
Rotheny
Jones
Rehearing Sought in 1908 Wisconsin Lumberjack Case
Chippewa Falls Wisconsin September indicated Stephen Bromley and Belle Miller serving life at Waupun for the 1908 murder of Thomas McGowen will seek a rehearing before the state supreme court. Information shows McGowen was shot when lumberjacks entered a saloon and caused trouble, with Judge Stafford notified.
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Chippewa Falls
Wis
Stephen Bromley
Belle Miller
Thomas McGowen
Supreme Court
Stafford
McGowen
Brome
Aaloon
Villagers flee as lake ship crisis sparks blaze escape
Refugees from a backwoods hamlet crowded the shoreline at Big Bay escaping fire on the Gopher voyage. Gen. Wood ordered women and children aboard, while men stayed to fight, as the burning range threatens Mishonlig and surrounding towns. Firefighters warn danger will persist until rain dampens the ground.
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Gen. Wood
Chicago Bay
A. B. Carlson
Big Bay
Mishonlig
Avoca and Avoca area mark Archbishop Ireland milestone
In Murray county Minnesota Avoca and nearby towns celebrate the anniversary of Archbishop Ireland. The event centers on the founder’s memory with ceremonies in Yubia Fulda and Avoca drawing hundreds. Archbishop Ireland receives a grand welcome and delivers an address on the occasion.
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Ireland
Avoca
Murray Countty
Wiselmer
Arch Watop
Yubia
Me Malory
Micuneson
Murray County
Fulda
Rainy River Fair Closes with Noted Exhibits
Bay Dutty Sept 12 Yesten May reported the Northern Beltrami county first annual Rainy River fair ended. This exhibit showcased local products with grains grasses and vegetables drawing favorable comparison to state fair displays from across the state.
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Raudette
Ming
Yesten
Beltrami County
Baydutty
Oaly
Catholic Procession in London Amid Hostile Spectators
A large Catholic Eucharistic procession through central London drew massive crowds and tense rivalries. Police battled hostility as jostling and clashes broke out near the cathedral, with many demonstrators opposing the event. Cardinal Vauni and other church leaders appeared on the balcony as the pontifical mass concluded.
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Ehurchan
Vannutelli
Duke of Northy
Quen Yatoria
Clement
Wny
Aldera
Adon
Cardinal Vauni
Cardinal Gibbons
Explosion Fatal to Six in Mason County Home
An explosion at the home of John Rim near Mason County West Virginia killed six people, including a child, and left the house destroyed. Mr and Mrs Ronel and two other children were among the deceased with responders reporting the scene as a total ruin. Police and investigators started examining the wreckage for causes.
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John
Mason County
West Virgina
Ronel O
Man Injured as Truck Crashes Near Hastings
Hastings Minn Sept 1 E Asplin of this city suffered a crushed leg when a Chicago Milwaukee toad vehicle collided near Asplon, injuring knee and ankle and disrupting traffic in the area.
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Keman
Hastings
Minn
Asplin
Chicago
Asplon
Fifteen Passengers Injured in Erie Rail Accident
Fifteen passengers were hurt when a Chicago to New York Erie railway train collided near Geneva village in Pennsylvania. The September incident involved a train traveling through the Youngstown area with several teen passengers among the injured.
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Youngstown
Ohio
Erie Railway
Geneva
Youths Head Blown Off in Fatal Shoting Incident
An eighteen year old son of Guisknets was instantly killed in Henning Minnesota when his head was fatally injured by a burning shoe firing a gun.
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von Moines
Raihway
Rone
Iowa
S.A. Boone
Joint Protective Committee of the Brotherhood of Lown Tive
Jamies McIntosh
McIntosh
Henning
Minn
Guisnets
Bunting
Veteran minstrel Iles of EF in critical condition
Report from Horseshoe Bend notes minstrel Iles of EF in critical condition after a collapse described as apoplexy. The incident occurred near the Horseshoe Bend area as a westward journey from Boise.
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Henry
Boise
Horseshoe Bend
Child May Die of F Chippewa Pulls Wis Disturbing Crash
Four people were injured when a vehicle veered from the Taylor block and crashed onto Pavement in Chippewa Falls Wisconsin. Dorothy Garner among injured. officials say fatalities are possible and conditions remain critical.
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Dorothy Garner
Selenn
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