Forsyth Mob Hangs Henry Hoefner After Jail Takeover
In Forsyth Montana April 18 a mob of about 200 men overran Rosebud County Jail and hanged Henry Hoefner, the confessed murderer of Mrs Maud Morrill. Sheriff and deputy were disarmed. doors were battered open as a cottonwood tree on Main Street became the gallows. Hoefner had admitted robbing the Morrill home and killing her. he pleaded not guilty at trial but later confessed. A coroner's jury found death by lynching and praised the sheriff's attempted defense of Hoefner.
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Forsyth
Henry Hosmer
Maud Morrill
Joppa
Main Street
Crawebars
Netcy
Henry Hoerner
Hoefner
Fleming
McBullen
Hoemar
Nccess
Alory
Amd
Lim Lindberg Hardware Store
Venth
Bonth
Henry Fleetner
Mont
Nemging
Rosebud County
Henry Hoefner
Hoefners
Careng Igedner
Clerson
Collins
Cull Wernan
Thoerner
Gold
Allande Avenue
Brooklyn
Dean
Lving
Lina, Mont
Greatest Kidney Remedy Endorsed By Grateful Woman
A Portland Indiana woman testifies to the Swamp-Root remedy curing fistula bladder inflammation and general weakness after two years of suffering. She praises Dr Kilmer and Swamp-Root, says it straightens her out and asks others to try it, with a notarized testimonial dated July 13 1909.
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Grateful Woman
Oni
Kilmars
Portland
Ind
C. A. Bennett
Prove What Swamp Root Will Do For You Bottle Ad
An advertisement from Anaconda Daily Stands urges readers in Hinghamton to try Swamp Root for kidneys and bladder. It promises a sample bottle and a booklet of valuable information, mentioning Kilmer Co and local druggists.
A Fine Old Onunch St Michael’s in Charleston
A description of St Michael’s in Charleston as built, noting its masonry construction, brick with stucco, slate roof, and a 168 foot tower topped by a gilt ball. The record cites possible architect James Gibbs as a designer from English designs, and recounts historical events: cornerstone laid in 1761, chimes purchased in 1764, revolutionary war wear, Civil War damage, a 1886 cyclone and earthquake repairs, with the church standing strongly today.
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St. Michael's
Charleston
D. C
United States
England
South Corolina
James Gibson
James Gibbs
Boots
South Carolina
Shelly
Sherman
Amy
Romaty
Ainway
Ula Vitoria
Day's Developments in Political World
Portland residents prepare for tomorrow's primary elections with the entire party machinery mobilized. Voters select presidential, U S Senate, congressional, and state and county officers while delegates to national conventions are chosen, amid campaigns by Taft Roosevelt and La Follette for Republicans and Wilson Clark Harmon for Democrats.
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Portland
Ore
Oregon
Pystem
United Dtitten
Wsnty
Aboxen
United States
Republcan
Woodrow Wilson
Champ Clark
Judson Harmon
Taft
Theodore Roosevelt
R. M. la Vollette
Bournn
Ben Selling
A. W. Latteny
Mystery of Foreign Kitchen Gossip in Bachelor Flat
A fragmentary column depicts a bachelor apartment scene where a young woman recounts social pressures and rumors about marriage, age, and a woman’s choice to live unmarried while managing a home. The piece hints at social judgment, personal autonomy, and evolving mores in a small urban setting.
Road landslides close Gardiner to Yellowstone drive
Reports say heavy slides and matted debris have carried sections of the Gardiner to Yellowstone road into the Gardiner River. Drought conditions worsen, and government crews move the roadway as repairs are planned to restore park access.
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Livingston
Gardiner
Special trains run to Livingston for Republican delegate convention
Special trains will run from Helena and Butte to Livingston for the Republican delegate convention on May 34 if plans proceed. The special from Helena is nearly assured and will accommodate the Northern Montana delegates.
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Livingston
Tavingston
Welena
Putte
Tlon
Malena Ia
Montana
Embezzler Not 10 Face Prosecution Across States
Daniel Askes alias Askey, an embezzler once tied to a $1,600 shortage, was captured in Butte after a nationwide spree spanning 16 states and into Mexico. City Detective Ambrose, returning with the prisoner, said arrangements were made to settle the shortage. The fugitive, who claimed he would rather be jailed than die, faces possible prosecution though an agreement to settle the debt was reached with the prompting company.
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Daniel Askey
Penney
Butte
Union
Now & Johnstown
Pecking House
George
Ambrose
Askey
New York
Mexico
Cycano Servien
Tan
Jotastown
Pitsburg
Bonday
Tie
Hutte
Aakey
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Leder
Br. Kilmer & Coy
Hinghamton
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Washington
McKin- Joy
Joe
Roosevelt
Rooney
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New York County
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Mokhin- Jey
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Neb
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Nebraska City
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Thaya
Mayer
Antiran
Naalo
Daniel Askes
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