Forest fires cut off towns as refugees flood Missoula
Fires raged across western Montana and Idaho driving hundreds from towns like Wallace Taft Saltese and St. Regis. Firefighters organized relief. about 2600 refugees arrived in Missoula as families sought shelter in homes and hospitals.
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Spokane
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Mont
Seventh Street
Duke and Astor Party In Newport Auto Crash
A Newport accident involving Duke Franz Josef of Bavaria Vincent Astor and guests led to a minor collision as Astor's car struck the rear of another sedan turning into a gateway. No injuries were reported though two cars sustained front damage and Astor faced several hundred dollars in repairs. the group was en route to the Thayer home.
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Washington Post
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Robert Goelet
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John Jacob Astor
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Mr. Aster
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Bar Harbor
Immigration manifests missing from port records prompt inquiry
The State Department notes missing manifests for New York in 1867-68 last three quarters, Boston ports in late 1867 and 1868, and nine months of 1868 for Portland Philadelphia Baltimore Charleston Savannah Key West New Orleans Galveston San Francisco. Officials seek original shipmaster returns to compile year by port by sex data, as printed totals cover only some periods.
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Galveston
San Francisco
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Immigration Commission
Wiens
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Key West
John R. Buck
Bureau of Indexes and Archives
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Washington
Gard Family Deaths Mark Predicted Dates in Clarke County
Springfield Ohio August 21 Warren E Gard who predicted his death would occur on Sunday died soon after breakfast from heart trouble. His sister Dr John Gard, a noted country physician, similarly predicted the date of his death twenty four years ago and died on the day he named.
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Ohio
Gard
Clarke County
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Warren E
Commission Finds No Trace of Valuable Documents
The QLD RECORDS L031 search proves futile as the commission reports no trace of key documents. Officials sought files on statistics of aliens brought to the country and other state records, including nine months of shipmasters sheets for 1368, all missing from state department files.
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State Department
Missing public papers spark call for safe storage system
Dr Buck notes documents disappeared during a move to a new building and fears many valuable papers filed in State and other departments are lost. Officials say the incident, echoing a prior geological survey fire, strengthens the push for Congress to fund a central safe system to preserve public records in Washington.
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Buck
Republic
Geological Survey
Congress
Washington
Signs of an Early Winter Predicted by Central Park Keeper
The Washington Post reports Central Park menagerie head keeper Snyder predicts an early and long winter. Birds migrate south unusually early, chipmunks hoard beechnuts, woodchucks retreat with fat, and frost is expected soon, prompting overcoats.
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Washington
New York
Snyder
Central Park
Cannot Be Panama's Ruler United States Refuses Plan
Rumors in Panama say the United States will not permit Dr. Mendoza to be elected president by the assembly on September 1, claiming unconstitutionality. The news triggered alarm in Panama City as officials, Mendoza, and cabinet members kept plans private while the alcalde and police sought to maintain calm amid political agitation.
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United States
Dr. Mendoza
Washington Post
Panama
Mendoza
Americans Flag Tearing Incident Hits Toronto Yacht Scene
The West Wind schooner from Buffalo arrived in Toronto harbor without its flag after two Argo nautut Rowing Club members swam to the vessel, retrieved the American flag, tore it into shreds, and replaced it. Local yachtsmen condemn the act and a swift probe is promised. Argonaut members face expulsion.
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Toronto
Ontario
West Wind
Port Dalhousie
Argonauut Rowing Club
Argonaut
Dog Caesar Saves Boy From Alleghany River
Elmer Klause, 10, nearly drowned in the Alleghany River at Rimet Pennsylvania today, but was rescued by his dog Caesar a mix of shepherd and Newfoundland. The dog previously owed its life to the boy who saved it as a puppy. The boy cannot swim and fell into a river hole. Caesar swam to him and pulled him to safety by the collar.
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Washington Post
Rimet
Elmer Klause
Alleghany River
Caesar
Newfoundland
Accused by Dying Wife in Gasoline Fire
In Macon Georgia on August 21 Mrs Alma Walker 25 died at home from severe burns after her husband William Walker 40 was jailed charged with pouring gasoline on her and igniting it as she tried to light a kitchen stove A negro witness said the dying woman cried Will did it The husband denies the charge stating his wife’s clothes caught fire from the stove.
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Forestry Service
Missoula
Northern Pacific
Coeur d'Alene
Sisters’Hospital
Wallace
Here
Macon
Alma Walker
Nes
Wiliam Walker
British Cruiser Bedford Runs Aground Near Quelpart Island
The British armored cruiser Bedford ran ashore on the southwest coast of Quelpart Island while sailing with a British squadron from Weihaiwei toward Nagasaki. Japanese warships were sent to assist. Bad weather hindered efforts as the 1903 vessel, valued at $3,530,000, with a normal crew of 537 men, sat stranded at the island off Korea’s coast.
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Bedford
Quelpart Island
Weihaiwei
China
Nagasaki
Japan
I Quelpart Island
Korea
Fellow Sea
Korean Peninsula
Auto Explosion Kills Four in Masontown Family Tragedy
A father William Faith and son William Faith Jr were badly burned after a 2 gallon gasoline tank exploded on a car in Pittsburg. Four women in the family died including Mrs Ellen Faith 58 and daughters Catherine 23 Annie 20 and Emma 16.
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Washington Post
Pittsburg
William Faith
Masontown
Ellen Faith
Catherine Faith
Annie Faith
Emma Faith
Heinze May Wed Actress In New York This Week
F. Augus Heinze copper magnate and actress Bernice Henderson plan marriage in New York this week. After the wedding they will visit Heinze's mining interests in the West, then return for a European trip of undetermined length.
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New York
Aug
F. Augus
Roosevelt seeking to save the Republican party in 1912
The dispatch argues Theodore Roosevelt is not plotting against Taft or planning a new party. He aims to keep the Republican party progressive and avoid its defeat. Roosevelt believes Congress partially advanced his ideas but notes tariff disputes remain the main complaint as he weighs 1912 strategy.
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Theodore Roosevelt
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Taft
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Congress
New York State
Representative McNinley
Illinois
Republican Congressional Campaign Committee
Beverly
Congressional Committee
Tariff Commission
Tfhe
Rebels Capture Granada as Estradas Assume Control
Reported insurgents, led by Tuan J. Estrada, advance toward the capital Granada with government turnover in progress. Rioters flood Managua streets as two deaths are confirmed in clashes surrounding the upheaval.
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Tuan J. Estrada
Managua
There's a World of Headlines on This Issue
Index to today's issue lists major items including a forest fire toll and auto crash, political developments in Nicaragua and Madrid, unrest in baseball circles, wrecks with multiple deaths, Korea during Japanese plans to annex, census and travel notes, society features, and editorials on sport, policing, and medical ethics.
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Nicaragua
Madrid
Taft
Charles C. Cook
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Korea
Durand
Hus
Russell
Lad
Financial Review
Wiley
Taft Olive Sprig Signals Attitude Without Direct Reply
The report suggests Taft will define his stance through a symbolic olive sprig rather than direct words to Roosevelt. Colonel May interprets lines as indicating loyalty to the Republican platform and administration, with emphasis on tariff commission and fidelity rather than targeting individuals.
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Thieve
Republican Party
Eight Americans Arrested on Isle of Pines for Homicide and Arson
Eight unnamed American residents were arrested on the Isle of Pines on homicide and arson charges. They faced potential bail after U.S. officials sought calm amid threats of resistance, with Minister Jackson flying to the island to oversee the bail process. The incident sparked heavy local excitement and calls for restraint.
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U. S
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Havana
Upson
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Sanguilly
United States
Pastor Praises Pier Raid in Narragansett Sermon
Special to The Washington Prat Narragansett Pier August 31 Reverend Philip M. Prescott of Washington DC denounces gambling from St Peter's Episcopal Church pulpit. He supports the pier raid two weeks ago and urges Christians to renounce all money games, arguing the lure harms souls and should be abandoned.
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Narragansett
Philip M. Prescott
Washington, D. C
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Villa Colony
Christian Brothers
Christ
Downfall of Madriz Reign Shaken by Nicaraguan Revolt
News from Managua details the collapse of Madriz rule in Nicaragua as revolutionary forces capture Granada and threaten the capital. Jose Dolores Estrada appears to hold power, with Juan J. Estrada poised to become president. riots erupt and Americans fear for safety as patrols tighten and ships wait offshore.
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Managua
Jose Dolores Estrada
Nicaragua
Madriz
Juan J. Estrada
Eader
Republic
San Juan del Sur
Mauriz
Granada
Chontales
Tipitapa
Vanaloya
Rivas
Jose Estrada
Zelaya
Juan Estrada
Costa Rica
Madriz Leader Falls as Battle for Granada Rages
In Nicaragua at Bluefields Bluff and Granada the Madriz government forces under Gen Fernando Rivas were killed amid a three hour battle. Gen Mena led revolutionary troops to victory as Madriz evacuted Bluefields and fled toward safety. Gen Estrada fortifies Bluefields Bluff to block Venus as Granada teeters toward capitulation.
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Managua
Jose Delores Estrada
Juan J. Estrada
Presidency of the Republic
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Mena
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Estrada
Maariz
Nicaragua
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