TWO STEAMERS BURN AT LAKE CHELAN
Lakeside Wash Aug 3 The steamers Flyer and Cheechacko burned at 4 am at the dock. Fire started in Cheechacko boiler room. Lady of the Lake saved by hard work. Charles Wolverton on the Flyer had a narrow escape. Vessels total loss with no insurance. Owner E E Shotwell. Lady of the Lake is last remaining Shotwell fleet vessel.
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Lakeside
Wash
Flyer
Charles Wolverton
E. E. Shotwell
Shotwell
Choosing Standard Oil Jury
Chicago August 4 twenty three men named to sit on the federal jury for the Standard Oil and railroad case will hear testimony starting next Monday. Attorney John B Miller counsel for Standard Oil has taken up the case and will obtain a certified copy of the grand jury order while monitoring government actions through the trial.
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Chicago
Fedral
Standard Oil Company
United States District Court
John 8. Miller
Grand
North Dakota Endorses Bryan for President
Minot North Dakota delegates at the Democratic state convention unanimously endorse William J Bryan for president. The Nebraskan is hailed as the greatest friend of the working people and his election is predicted.
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Minot N. D
Bryan
Rulers Set August Meeting at Homburg Castle
London reports official word that King Edward and Emperor William will meet at Friedericks kroon castle near Homburg on August 15. Both sovereigns plan discussions on wartime diplomacy and European affairs amid mounting tensions.
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London
Edward
William
Friederichskron Castle
Homburg
Apples from Iowa Growers Reach Okanogan Prices
Iowa fruit growers have been in Okanogan county contracting for this season's crop. Prices range from 85 cents to 1.40 a box.
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Iowa
Okanogan County
Lincoln's Miracle and a Lincoln Log Cabin Tale
A Lincoln log cabin traveling from New York to Kentucky sparked curiosity in eastern cities. Captain N. S. Bollitt of the First Kentucky infantry recounted guarding five privates and a Quaker visitor at a Philadelphia railroad siding who claimed the cabin was “the real thing” and joked about Lincoln’s birthplace and handiwork.
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Lincoln
New York
Kentucky
Belvedere
N. 8. Bollitt
Company A
First
Kentucky Infantry
Philadelphia
Bullitt
Baltimore News
Degree of Honor Meeting at Bower Hall
The Degree of Honor held its regular meeting at Bower Hall last evening. After ordinary lodge business, refreshments were served. Charles Vogler announced plans to leave Monday for his eastern home, prompting expressions of goodwill from several members.
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Bower Hall
Chas. Vogler
Cotton Crop Report Shows Higher July Condition
Washington August 4 The crop estimating board of the department of agriculture reports the average condition of cotton from July 25 at 82.9 percent, compared with 74.9 percent a year ago and a ten year average of 82.4 percent.
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Washingon
Crop Estimating Board of the Department of Agriculture
Wilson Inspects Packing Houses in Philadelphia
Secretary Wilson of the Department of Agriculture and Dr. O A Schauffer chief federal meat inspector visited a number of abattoirs in Philadelphia today examining sanitary conditions and facilities for meat processing.
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Philadelphia
Wilson
Department of Agriculture
O. A. Schauffer
General Greely Named Northern Division Commander
Washington orders assign Major A. W. Greely to command the northern division with headquarters at J. Levi, effective September 6. The move comes from the War Department on August 4.
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Washington
War Department
A. W. Greely
Northern Division
J. Levie
Artillery Mutiny Reported at Rember toff Camp near Warsaw
August 4 report from Warsaw states artillerymen at the summer camp in Rember toff mutinied. Infantry and Cossacks were sent to quell the riot amid growing unrest in the region.
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Warsaw
Rembertoff
Cholera Alarms Ripple Through Madrid
Cholera alarms spread across Madrid as several new cases appear in the city. Officials believe contaminated water to be the likely source, raising public health concerns and prompting cautions.
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Madrid
Pointed Paragraphs on Work and Character
A Chicago Tribune excerpt urges discipline and integrity. It argues that sanctity comes from deeds not sweetness, private choices shape public image, and true grit shows in keeping sweetness amid others’ selfishness.
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Chicago Tribune
Complete Costume in Advertising Tale Remains Unchanged
A dialogue jokes about a complete costume from a princess story while a salesman urges to stop delaying and start advertising. The tale references Princess Clementine and a sailor brother the Duc de Jéinville and ends with a quip about marketing timing.
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Marshall P. Wilder
Clementine
Prince of
Bulgaria
Duc de Jéinville
South Seas
Rise of Dictatorship Feared as Russia Considers Grand Duke
St. Petersburg August 4 The Stolypin cabinet balance teeters and Russia faces possible military or proletarian rule. A move to nominate Grand Duke Nicholas to command all troops could place him over disturbed districts as martial law spreads. The emperor and Premier Stolypin discussed the matter with tension. Reports say Nicholas would be named to harmonize troop activity, while Stolypin doubts the move. Heavy reinforcements pour into Sestroretsk amid fears for arms factories.
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Czar
Russia
Luke Nicholas
St. Petersburg
Stolypin
Grand Duke
Nicholas
Scolypin
Sveaborg
Cronstadt
Pamyalazova
Althoug
Associated Press
Stoylypin
Sestrorelz
Four Fuodists Killed in Sand Lick Knott Fight
Dispatch from Sand Lick Knott County reports four men killed in an overnight clash between the Martin faction and the Hall faction. The Martins are said to number about sixty men.
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Louisville
Sand Lick
Knott County
Martin
Hall
Martins
Fay Templeton Weds William Patterson in Ridley Park
Announcement reports the marriage of actress Fay Templeton to William Patterson of Pittsburgh yesterday. Rev. G G Stemmetz officiated at Ridley Park suburb ceremony and the couple departed on a bridal tour.
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Philadelphia
Fay Templeton
William Patterson
Pittsburg
G. G. Stemmetz
Ridley Park
Unlooked for Answer Sparks IPC Lawyer Exchange
W A Glasgow Jr IPC lawyer smiles after a reporter’s unexpected reply during an hotel interrogation. He compares the answer to the policeman’s response to a citizen and recalls a tale of a frightened man urging help from a calm officer. The Buffalo Enquirer quote ends with a wry note on avoiding trouble and ads.
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W. A. Glasgow, Jr
Interstate Commerce Commission
Buffalo Enquirer
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