Weaverville Tragedy Ties Jealousy to Double Girl Death
In Weaverville California Aug 8 the body of George Lorenz 37 was found with a gunshot wound beneath a pine near the scene of the murder of sisters Kate and Elba Gould ages 14 and 16 whose bodies were found yesterday at Steiner's flat. Lorenz a rejected suitor of Ells Gould was said to have carried out the killings in a jealous frenzy. An inquest in Weaverville noted a desperate struggle for life at the cabin where Elba Gould fell. The younger sister was found 90 feet away both shot. fingerprints marked the older girl and the cabin floor showed blood and hattears. William Lorenz learned of the deaths on his way home from work and police searched woods late into the night for George. The Lorenz family recently moved from San Francisco.
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Weaverville
Cal
George Lorenz
Kate
Elba Gould
Steiner
Lorenz
Ells Gould
Elba Iould
Willam Lorenz
Marri George Lorenz
Fortune Teller’s Robe Sells to Noted Charlatan
A hangman’s robe and pasted frown framed a fortune teller who, described as a known charlatan, lingered in public gaze as he sold the garment to an entity named OK Cain. The eye catching item underscored the era’s stagecraft and credulity as vendors marketed mystique.
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Ias
OK Cain
Falling Picture Acts As Fire Alarm In Spokane Home
A family portrait saved O L Cook from death as flames gutted the Cook residence in Spokane. The picture, hanging on a cord, fell onto Cook while he slept, waking him to the blaze and preventing a fatal outcome. The owner called the portrait a work of art with faults but a superior fire alarm.
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Spokane
O.L Cook
Cook
Marshal slain in Midvale hold up by masked bandits
In Salt Lake City a Midvale marshal, Frank A. Colcolough, was killed during a sensational attempt to rob the Vienna Saloon at Midvale by two masked desperadoes. A highwayman lies near death, the second bandit fled. Two outside Greeks were shot but not seriously hurt.
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Salt Lake City
Frank A. Colcolough
Midvale
Vienna
Liberal government collapse signalled by ministerial resignation
London reports a peerage granted to Rt Hon Alexander William Murray master of Elibank and government whip who resigns from the commons. Percy Holden Ilingworth is named successor for Shipley division. Unionist papers herald the move as a sign the liberal government is faltering.
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London
Alexander William Murray
Eubank
House of Commons
Percy Holden Ilingworth
Shipley
Yorkshire
Elibank
Trial of Woman on Charge of Introducing Liquor
Helena Aug 8 The trial of Mrs Anna Vollin begins on the Fort Peck Indian reservation with three counts alleging she introduced liquor. The government contends she carried three flasks of whiskey in her suitcase to the reservation and planned to take them home by train.
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Standard
Helena
Anna Voliin
Fort Peck
Dam No 2 fails in Ohio river flood
A federal project dam in Gallipolis Ohio named Dam No 2% washed away after its concrete foundation broke during flooding. The $1,000,000 structure suffered about $30,000 in damage before failure.
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Gallipolis
Ohto
Oho River
Senate to Vote on Canal Bill Today
Senate action looms as final vote on the Panama canal bill nears, with amendments expanding free tolls and registry rules for American ships. The chamber debated foreign-built vessels and railroad-owned ships, while timing for a likely afternoon session approached and impacts on tolls and mail contracts were outlined. Also noted: B A P railway announces a round trip fare for Miners Union Day.
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Senate
Washington
United States
Simmons
Briatow
Knox
Congress
Panama Canal
Great Britain
House of Commons
Taft
Stimson
Suez Canal
Suez
B. A. & P. Railway
Butte
Anaconda
Fire sale draws huge crowds for water-damaged footwear
A large crowd gathered for a fire sale offering water-damaged shoes from brands like Nettleton Foster and Regal. Patrons bought footwear of all sizes as the event advertised discounted prices and a wide selection.
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Nettleton
Foster
Regal
Suspect Blames Woman for Elopement Forgery Case
Remi Demeyer argues a betrayed lover scenario as he fights extradition. He faces charges over a forged certificate of deposit stolen from Alexander Van Eygen, with the wife allegedly involved after Demeyer courted her five years ago. The case traces through Seattle, Butte, and Baird, ending with Demeyer’s bid for bond as officials weigh conviction. The article notes the couple’s marital status and the woman’s return to her husband, while detailing Demeyer’s assertion of alleged marriage promises. A separate rail timetable note lists a daily special train between Butte, Gregson, and Anaconda beginning July 31.
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Remi Demeyer
Hay
Washington
Sherif Mike Murray
Seattle
Baird Mont
van Eygen
Demeyer
Duluth
Murray
G. D. Toole
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Latin Quarter
Giacomo Segestia
Watch and Chain
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Green Dragon
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Edward Dennis
Dennis
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DR. Lamb
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Galena St. Butte
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