Canadian Pacific steamer Princess May sinks after reef strike near Sentinel Islet
Aug 5 Juneau dispatch reports the Princess May left Skagway with 80 passengers and 68 crew, struck the north reef of Sentinel Islet at 4 am in a calm sea, sank two hours later. All aboard saved to the lighthouse and Juneau by relief steamers, none injured. Captain McLeod and crew stay aboard to safeguard vessel, which is a total loss. The treacherous Lynn Canal passage is noted for perilous rock walls and narrow waters.
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Juneau
Alaska
Skagway
Vancouver
Sentinel Islet
Sentinel Ltsset
Richardson
Shelter Island
Gewits 'Thiv
Polott
Tiehardsoan
Prince Mae
Ooo
Sinking ship disaster recalled in early morning crisis
An account describes a steamer foundering after a collision with passengers and crew clinging to lifeboats. Officers aided to rescue all aboard as the vessel drifted toward land, passengers including children muttered in the cold boats while near the Yukon shore the ship’s last signals were recorded.
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Victor
Jumena
Cordova
Reitinel
Belond
Benate
Mouil
Geldfren
Yukon
Colorado ranchers form state group to chase horse thieves
In Arapahoe county near Littleton, about a hundred farmers meet after a surge in horse thefts. They form a statewide Colorado Protective society to hunt down thieves, vowing early action in frontier spirit.
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Colorado
Beeche
Arapahoe County
Littleton
Denver
Illinois graft jury completes its work
Springfield scene details the county grand jury that adjourned after three months of hearings. A total of 119 true bills were returned, including ten indictments against individuals connected with legislative bribery schemes. Jury actions concluded with indictments in the legislative investigation.
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Springfield
Opium Conference Postponed and Political Indictments
The report notes the postponement of the Opium Conference in Peking as China states it cannot attend the proposed September date and will be ready only by November. Separately indictments against State Senators Holsthin and Jolstian and Representative Link were nolled under immunity provisions amid charges of perjury conspiracy and bribery involving figures in Illinois at Vandalia and Ottawa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holsthin
Tuka
John Broderick
Chicago
Stanton C. Pemberton
Oaksland
Michael & Link
Mitchell
Joseph Stark
Vandalia
Ler O'Neil Browne
Ottawa
Robert KB. Wilson
Chicase
Jolstian
Link
Peking
Aue
China
United States
Ranchman Dies After Wolf Den Powder Blast
Seattle dispatch reports J. O. Jamieson a Wellington area rancher in the Cascade mountains crawled into a coyote den to light powder fumes meant to exterminate a wolf. The resulting gas explosion suffocated him before he could retreat. his body was recovered hours later.
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Seattle
J. O. Jamieson
Wellington
Cascade Mountains
Jamieson
Cedarvale Man Struck by Lightning Near Corona
Walter Braemer was killed instantly when a bolt of lightning struck him while driving between Cedarvale and Corona in New Mexico. Two horses also died. The crash was not found until early morning by the roadside. The body and horses will be shipped tomorrow to Moberly Missouri, former home of the deceased.
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Corona, N. M
Cedarvale
Corona
Walter Braemer
Kaemers
Moberly
Woman Nearly Killed by Attack Dog in Street
Mrs Purvis of Butler was wounded while trying to rescue two children from a dog attack. The animal mauled a woman lying in the street and a mob of about twenty men beat the dog into submission. The injured woman was rushed to a hospital and is believed fatally hurt.
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Butler
Pau
Phostrite
Premier bans clerical demonstration in Spain amid unrest
Madrid reports that a Sunday manifestation at San Sebastian was abandoned after government action. Troops were sent to Bilbao and San Sebastian as Canalejas defends his policy, saying the protest would be permissible elsewhere, while church papers promise manifestos explaining the abandonment and Vatican tensions.
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Madrid
San Sebastian
Rome
Merry del Val
Rampolla
Alfonso
Canalejas
Vatican
Senor Canalejas
Blibae
Bilbao
Coa
Troapa
Engineers push 16 to 18 percent wage rise for rail workers
Chicago August report cites engineers on 62 western railroads forming a wage demand of 16 to 18 percent. About 30,000 men would be affected as talks with railroad officials begin in September and may go to federal arbitration. Demands cover working conditions and mileage. current monthly checks run from 150 to 200 dollars, with pay per mile averaging four cents.
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Chicago
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Warren S. Stone
Pune
Wendling 1kg No Fear of Lynchings
Louisville reports Mrs Madelina Wendling, wife of Joseph Wendling, has secured a lawyer to defend him amid murder charges. She admits her nagging contributed to his departure to Louisville. Officials plan custody steps as funds are raised to cover trial expenses.
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Louisville
Denver
Joseph Wendling
Alma Kellner
Madelina Wendling
Alan Kellner
Wendling
Arested
San Francisco
Lavais‘ville
Joe
Wendline
Todassie
Ruth
Stranger
RIVERS RUN HIGH IN THE PEGAS COUNTRY
Unusually heavy rains flood streams between Roswell and Capitan Mountains. Local reports note Bonde project irrigation gains, eight mile washout, and a twenty foot wood debris block. South Herrend floods raise water levels. Ball Creek and Macha resume flow after a drought. Impacts span farms and wells across Pecos country with widespread irrigation benefits expected.
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Roswell
Capitan Mountains
Morning Journal
N. M
Ate
Buwell
Eloudhurats
Peco
Fia Teibutagies
Boewell
Ennek
Widespread Washout Strikes La Junta to Trinidad Route
Troops report extensive wreckage as floods wash away sections of the rail line from La Junta through Trinidad. Trains along the Santa Fe corridor disrupted with major damage to highways and multiple bridges. The Santa Fe line is blocked while emergency repairs are planned.
Damaged Rail Line Delays Trains Near Las Junta
A flood damaged track near Las Junta delays service as the Santa Fe line reports two passenger cars blocked. Eastbound trains run slow while officials assess the extent of the damage and expect delays through the night amid heavy rains and knotty running orders.
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Limited
Las Junta
Dings
Forest Fires in Montana Cause Half Million Dollars Loss
Forest fires in northwestern Montana and northern Idaho burned 175000 acres and caused about 500000 dollars in damage. Government lands cover 100000 acres, private lands 75000 acres, with ten to fifteen serious fires still active. Telegram from Assistant District Forester Bilcox at Mixavula, Montana, reported the figures.
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Morning Journal
Washington
Montana
Iouth
Forest Service
Fuest Service
Aselst
Bilcox
Mixavula
Mont
Fire on Nine Mile creek sparks sixth blaze in district
Missoula Aug reports a sixth fire in the district within days on Nine Mile creek. Thirty five men deployed to fight it. Foresters suspect a fire bug. a $50 reward offered for information. A man from the Flathead reservation notes Indian anger over regulations and accuses whites of driving them away, hindering firefighting.
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Missoula
Nine Mile Creek
Deay
Flathead
Alsc
Jocko River
Indiana
Small Boy Commits Suicide by Hanging in Kalnimacuo
An 11 year old, son of Deputy Sheriff Charlee M Thayer, hanged himself in his room today after refusing music lessons. He tied a necktie to a bedpost and killed himself, according to the report from Kalnimacuo Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kalnimacuo
Mich
Aue
Blaine Thayer
Charlee M Thayer
Inquest Into Santa Roga Tragedy Sparks Seizure of Leads
The Santa Roga inquest into the Kendall murder case opened with authorities detailing a blood-stained kitchen, a burned farmhouse, and a suspected Japanese suspect Henry Yanagichi. Testimony included a neighbor’s revolver threat and a feud between Kendalls and Japanese workers. The coroner’s jury planned to resume with more relics showing possible remains.
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Morning Journal
Cagedora
Cal
Enoch Kendall
Vund
Henry Yanagichi
Clarence ¥.Bee
Sheriff Smith
Francis
Crosper
William Churchman
Thomas Kendall
Churchman
Kendell
Dletriet
Cneriff
Kendall Famil
Japanese house boy Mayeda arrested in Kendall murders
Oakland police detained Mayeda a Japanese house boy employed by Mrs Margaret Starbuck after initial reports tied Henry Yamaguchi to the triple murder. Mayeda's hold rests on his connection to Yamaguchi and Mayeda’s presence at the Starbuck residence. Yamaguchi allegedly confessed to quarrel with the Kendalls and killing them.
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Oakland
Cal
Blwj
Mayeda
Mre
Margaret Starbuck
Henry Yamaguchi
Yamaguchi
Starbuck
Mia
Brother of murdered man seeks killers in Kentucky
Ovukland Ky Aug 4 A wealthy planter of Cypthiens Ky brother of Mavech Kendall and his wife and son were murdered on the Starbeck ranch. He declares he will spare no expense to capture and punish the murderers. A telegram was received by Mrs J F Henery of Dimond from a life long friend noting dispatches of the murders at Cagadero and directing action by Sheriff K Smith.
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Ovukland
Kendall
Cypthiens
Mavech Kendall
Btarbeck Ranch
Mra
J. F. Henery
Dimond
Brother
Cagadero
de K. Smith
Wendling breaks silence amid murder case in Louisville
Joseph Wendling, jailed on suspicion of killing eight year old Alma Kellner in Louisville, freely chats with reporters at the city jail. He admits nothing and mocks the danger, saying mob violence would not affect him even if lynched, as he claims innocence.
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Denver
Joseph Wendling
Alma Kellner
Louisville
Wendling
John FP. Carney
California
Himsef
Walter Setamann
Joubeville
Lanlienville
Alma Keliner
Mitchell urged as possible candidate for New York governor
Morning Journal reports Theodore Roosevelt discussing state campaign strategy with Assemblyman George Greet of Brooklyn, a Hughes ally. Hunter Green supports direct nomination. Roosevelt signals support. Trueman H. Newberry meets Roosevelt and declines a US Senate bid. John is mentioned in discussion with Roosevelt and visitors.
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Jourmal
New York
Theodore Roosevelt
George Greet
Brooklyn
Hughes
Green
Himan Green
Stoosevelt Largelvy
Trueroan H. Newberry
Detroit
Navy
Rooosevelt
Roosevelt
Newberry
United States Senate
Benator Burrows
Michigan
John
Mitchell Proposed as GOP Governor Candidate in Roosevelt Interest
Mitchell, ex president of the United Mine Workers of America, is mentioned as a potential Republican gubernatorial candidate. Colonel Roosevelt showed strong interest in the idea but avoided judging its wisdom. He spoke highly of Mitchell, who has lived in Mount Vernon, New York, for over two years. No one could confirm his voting history in the state, though his residence would qualify him for the next election or a run for office.
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Mitchell
United Mine Workers of America
Roosevelt
Mount Vernon
New York
Hostler Runs Amuck Shot Dead by Officer in Shelby
Shelby Ohio Aug 6 Harley May a rustler shot and killed by four policemen after running amuck through the street wounding a farmer and two officers May fled but was tracked down by another officer. Rochester NY Aug 6 Ned Crane drives a sixty horsepower Thomas to a new world record for a half mile dirt track unbanked at Crittenden park in 40.4 seconds beating Barney Oldfield's previous mark.
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Shelby
Ohio
Harley May
Muay
Rochester
N. Y
Ned Crane
Thomas
Crittenden Park
Barney Oldfield
Husband Driven Mad Wife Slain by Lightning
A lightning bolt struck a buggy eight miles south of Glenwood Springs Colorado killing Mrs W Hl Hubbard instantly and stunning her husband whose mind was temporarily impaired. The horse, an old family pet, remained with the body in the vehicle as the storm caused washouts and disrupted railway traffic in the area.
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Glenwood Springs
Colo
W. Hl. Hubbard
Harmless Printer Mistaken for Murderer Conway eludes posse again
A printer named I L Oliver, arrested and released on the Conway case, misled officers. A Dona Ana sheriff wire pointed to a suspect eighteen miles east of Deming, but the man proved to be Oliver, delaying pursuit of the real killer Katzenstein. Officers continue to search for Frank Conway as other crews are pursued.
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Morning Journall
Deming
N. M
All Katzenstein
Conway
Lucero
Dona Ana County
Engle
Las Iuces
Itas Cruces
Frank Conway
Emil Kate Yenstein
Madriz Insurgents Accused of Attacks on Americans
New Orleans La Aims Rep., replying to Dr Sebastian Salinas on the Nicaraguan revolution, quotes Adolfo Vivas denying Zelaya aid to rebels. He says reports are designed to gain American sympathy and condemns Madriz allies for encouraging violence against Americans in Nicaragua.
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New Orleano
Amsb
Weelington
Sebastian Salinas
Adolfo Vivas
Betrada
Zelaya
Zelarva
Madrix
America
Madrie
Man Undergoes Four Hour Ordeal on Witness Stand
A man accused of offering a bribe faced a four hour questioning session before the investigating committee. The contentious testimony focused on the alleged bribery scheme and the defendant’s role within it.
Oklahoma Senator Gore Denied Offer Of Bribe In Land Deals
In Muskogee Oklahoma August reports say Senator Thomas Gore again charged a bribe offer of 25000 to 50000 to influence his congressional actions, while Jake L Hannon denied involvement. The House committee probes into the McMurray contracts surfaced a flood of denials from Hammon Creager and others about alleged interests and conspiracies regarding Indian lands and attorney fees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muskogee
Okla
Aug. B
Thomas P. Gore
Congress
Jakel
Hannon
Oklahoma
House of Representatives
Fourours
Ilamen
Oklahoma Republican State Committee
McMurray
Gore
Slamon
Hamon
Creager
Washington
Jake
Ineestigating
Siamon
Senator Gore
Sherman
Charles Curtin
Kansas
J. &. McGuire
Cpt
Greaeman Creager
Mr. Creager
D. Ciore Jiers
Hammon
J. le Roy Thourpe
Senate
Benater Gore
Ure
Lawton
Ola
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CAFE
Canadian Pacific
Spectal
Soantiey
Gedarvale
Igher WA
Y Morving Journal
Pegas Country
Wasthol
Damagh
Santa Roga
Epenasces
Mine Workers Union
Hostler
Madriz
Brands
Hamen
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