Lightning Starts Bie Forest Fires in Three States
Thunderstorms and lightning sparked wildfires across from Montana to Washington, threatening government timber and private reserves. Dozens of fires spread, some under control while others raged in inaccessible areas, with casualties and crop damage reported in northeastern Washington.
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Associated Press
Spokane
Wash
Rocky Mountains
Montana
Columbia River
Washington
Canadian
Kanisksu Forest
Forest Experiment Station
St. Joe River
Locksaw Fork
Clearwater River
Marble Creek
Idaho
Montans
Glacier National Park
Blackfoot Forest
Foehl Creek
Idaho man killed by burning tree in wildfire incident
At Olympia, Assistant State Forester Theodore Goodyear said Washington faced a near hopeless fire menace with wardens stretched thin. He credited county wardens for their extraordinary efforts but noted reports are incomplete and damage totals remain undetermined.
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Idaho
Olympia
Theodore Goodyear
of Washington
Second Period Boys at Ingachooc Busy
The second period camp at Ingachooc has over 100 scouts and leaders attending. Boys are divided into three tribes competing for camp honors. Daily activities run from sunrise to sunset including flag, drills, swimming lessons, mapmaking, signaling, and first aid with a big campfire each evening. Visitors arrive weekly, 200 on one Sunday and 500 the prior Sunday, with the route marked via Lafayette Street road through Raymond to Jesup.
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Ingachoug
Camp
Hfe
D. G. Palmer
Camn
Lafayette Street
Raymond
Jesup
Infant Erline Blitsch Buried After Funeral Services
Following prayer services at O'Keefe Towne funeral home at 3 p m today, Erline Louise infant daughter of Mr and Mrs C W Blitsch 318 Bratnober street was buried in Calvary. The body died at 9 55 am yesterday. She was an only child.
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Erline Riatscih
O'Keefe & Towne
Erline Louise
Much Wanted Thief Escapes on Train in Iowa
Marshalltown Iowa Aug 4 Officers of Story and Marshall counties search central Iowa cornfields for Ed Hurst 22 from Milwaukee who escaped U S officers yesterday by jumping from a toilet window on a rapidly moving Chicago Northwestern train east of Nevada. He was being taken to Denver by Deputy U S Marshal Frank Smith and a guard. He is wanted at Spirit Lake Ja and Denver.
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Marshalltown
Story
Marshall Counties
Iowa
Ed Hurst
Milwaukee
United States
Chicago & Northwestern
Nevada
Hurst
Denver
Colo
Frank Smith
Spirit Lake
Automobile Theft Report From Kenosha Involving Diamond Ring
Police in Kenosha Wisconsin report the theft of a diamond ring. The incident appears to involve an automobile theft and a jewelry item taken from a residence or vehicle. Investigators request any witnesses to come forward with information.
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Kenosha, Wis
Y. W. Workers Review Plans for Woman's Building
Miss Aimee Fagundus and Mrs. T. A. McManus spend two weeks at national headquarters in New York examining architectural plans and financing ideas for a local YWCA Woman’s Building. Experts in planning and funding visit each year to assess proposals and feasibility.
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Aimee Fagundus
T. A. McManus
National Headquarters
New York
Fagundus
McManus
Return Trip Plans Visit to Potential Adaptation Buildings
The statement notes that on their return trip they will visit a number of structures that could be adapted to meet the need here. It suggests alternative sites are being considered for future use.
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Y. W
Vacation For Miss Minnie H. Smith At Norfolk
Miss Minnie H. Smith girls work secretary is spending a vacation at Norfolk Virginia. She will be home about August sixteen.
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Minnie H. Smith
Norfolk, Va
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Ingachooc
Baum Groce
East Fourth
Wisconsin
Ry Co
Waterloo
Mason Jars
Sun Maid
Sn Okinners
U. 8S
Independent Fruit Cs
Lafayet
Ohio
Abe
Independent Fruit Co
United Fruit Co
Muscatine
Michigan
Hic
Minnesota
Wittick’s
West Fourth Street
East 5Th St
Boston Cash Market
la Porte
Evergood
Kellogg’s le Flakes Okg
Wittick
Swift
Pride
Hubinger Syrup
van Camp
White House
van Ca
Runkle’s
Etti
Ibs
Farwest
Armour’s Helmet
Royal Ann
Armour's
O'S
Blackberries
National Fruit Co
Independent Meat, and ‘Grocery Co
Oxfords
French
Vienna
the Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company
Neo
Onur
Ares
4Th St
Main’ St
Cedar Falls
East Fourth St
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