Pursuit of Sidna Allen Gang Near Hillsville Courthouse Murders
A South Virginia posse of 34 presses the Sidna Allen gang amid harsh winter conditions near Hillsville seeking those involved in the March 14 courthouse killings. Detectives report near misses and a widening search as supplies dwindle and the siege drags on into another day.
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Hillsville
Marek
Allen
Seely
Blue Ridge
Sidnr
Bald
Floyd Allen
MM. LW. Wits
Victor Atlan
Bherrff
George M. Edwards
Allen Desperadoes in Mountain County Exposed by Field Reporter
A Fast York Herald correspondent describes the Allen family as wealthy mountain landowners in Illinois frontier society. Sidna and Floyd Allen lead a tight-knit clan that hosted visiting Baptists, controlled stores, and faced mounting legal trouble after a courthouse shooting that left Judge Massie and Sheriff Webb dead. The piece portrays the Allens as feared, proud, and able to mobilize armed followers, with revolvers and rifles shaping their response to law, and Floyd vowing not to surrender.
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Fast York Herald
HY Pa
Lloyd Allen
Sidna Allen
Wloxd
Dexter Goad
Friors
Playa Allen
Vail
Dugone
Lewis BP. Webb
Floyd Allen
Hatfields Offer Help to Hunt Down Outlaws in Virginia
West Virginia Hatfields say they will aid in catching the Allen clan sought for shooting in Carroll County. Captain Hatfield claims he can mobilize twelve men to trail the Allens if Virginia Governor Riou requests assistance. He denounces the Hillsville gun case and notes his brother William Hatfield was sentenced to several years for a separate second degree offense.
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Floyd Alten
Commonwealth
Lloydlen
Allens
Jeremiah Allen
Thawll
Garland Allen
Lloyd
Mdwaeds
Prothers
Ploy Allan
Hig
Rey
Revaluers
Manin
Tagper Allen
Hal
Walter
University of Virginia
We Foster
Candidice
Jasper
Hts Sory
Leo
Foster
Lloyd Allen
Arcent
Bluefield
Fa. Blarch
Mathelds
West Virginia
Virginia
Carrel
Hatfield
Anse
Hatfeld
Jeader
Riou
Hetfield
Allen Guline
Hillsville
Dutch Hat Etiquette in CTUINCTE Church? London Chronicle
A fragmented London Chronicle passage describes Dutch church customs in Holland, noting hats, reverence, and speaking quietly during services. It mentions ministers and a “Butch Protestantian” and contrasts formal dress such as a white cap and apron with casual behavior, implying social expectations and rituals within worship.
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London
Holland
Viatar
War Manturas In Culiaqueh Report From Polen
Polen correspondent reports tense conditions in culiaqueh with references to a ceremony and religious factions. The Rev. O Connor is cited discussing altar society actions and implied tensions within a ritual context.
Butte News Injuries Wn Min Will Prove Fatal
Injuries to Nick Oja at 58 East Broadway yesterday and a later attack at the St. Lawrence site produced severe skull fractures and brain injury. A skull crack from the bridge of the nose toward the center loosened bone and brain tissue, with death hourly anticipated by midnight.
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Butte
Nick Oja
East Broadway
St. Lawrence
Bandit Shot In Hold Up Arose From Wound Suffering
George Meade, accused in a holdup turned murder case, was wounded in the shoulder during the incident. City Physician C A Horst treated the injury by lancing and draining three penetrating skin wounds. Meade remained in the emergency hospital overnight and faced significant pain from the procedure.
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George Meade
C. A. Horst
Meade
Young Men's Quartette Closes Teachers' Course
The Casilla Equiv entertainers presented impersonations and musical numbers as the last attraction of the teachers' lecture novica at the Auditorium. Four young men formed a quartet with cello violin and piano delivering Shubert Serenade. audience approval was strong and the program was well received.
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Casilla Equiv
Novica
Arnt
Shubert
Tourism Travel Opens Earlier This Year
A battered report notes tourism travel will start earlier this year with guidance from officials. The piece cites plans discussed at a recent meeting where agency representatives outlined adjustments and potential impacts on local schools and colleges.
Northern Pacific Announces Seasonal Tourist Gond Opening Plan
The Northern Pacific last night announced that the regular tourist gondon will open in May for eastern travel. Rates will apply on several dates from May through September, with the selling period ending September 5.
Funeral notices for Sullivan McQuisten Gibbs Aikens and Merritt
The list records several funeral notices. Abbie Sullivan to St Lawrence Church for high mass at 9 30 a m from 832 North Montana with service at the residence of her brother Jonny Sullivan. Merritt funeral at 2 pm Tuesday with Rev Dr Atchley officiating. Other notices include Harry Lewis infant son. John Chhhons. Mary Adkeny. John Cunningham.William Merritt. Walsh's undertaking parlors handling arrangements.
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Jonny Sullivan
Atontana Street
St. Lawrence Church
McQuisten
Harry Lewis
Harry HR. McQweton
Ae Gast Platinum Street
Gibbone
John cHhhons
East Broadway
Neb
Aikens
Mary Adkeny
Walsh
Merritt
William Merritt
Iis
R. S. Merritt
Neveda Avenue
Atchley
Dillard Walk Line Championship Rivalry Highlighted
March 25 report notes a planned match for the 181 Walk line championship between George Sutton and Oru Morning Star, to be staged here May 38. Acting A E did Willie Hoppe, former champion, will demand that all gate receipts go to the winner.
Nalilonni Club Makes $10 Purse Offer for McFarland Wells Bout
The Nalilonni Sporting Club of America offered a $10 purse for a lightweight title bout between Matt Wells of Baxland and Packey McFarland of Chicago. The match date will be set at a convenient time for both fighters.
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New York
Nalilonni Sporting Club of America
Matt Wells
Baxland
Packey McFarland
Chicago
Spring Practice Delayed At Cambridge Team Field
Cambridge Maas March 25 The spring football practice and outdoor track work scheduled to begin at Harvard today have been postponed due to bad field conditions. Yesterday’s rain left the field in poor shape, keeping activities off the turf for a week or more.
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Cambridge
Maas
Starvard
Qu Mtc
Exhibition scoreless bite in Yale game shocks crowd
George Sutton of Chicago, hailed as world's Villiard champion, starred in an exhibition featuring 182 Yale Mine Pil Marde tonight, finishing with a score of 0 across five innings and a striking average of 30. New Orleans reports skirmishes and civic meetings pace March news with Union Baseball delays and city cleanliness drive outlined.
Long Held For Ransom In City Kidnapping Plot
Chicago March 25 A son of Alderman Long is reportedly held for ransom by four men in St. Paul. Police say captors demanded payment for release while one informant describes a failed gang entry and a letter to Alderman Long. A $5,000 reward is offered for the youth's recovery. Police vow further investigation.
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Chicago
Willam von Long
Long
Yakima
Wash
St. Pat
Smith
Alder Yin Long
Bay
Young Lung
Unrest Cited as Cause of Trade Decline by Railhead Leader
Howard Jett Ott, president of the Northern Pauley railway, blamed political unrest and regulation for the drop in trade. He argued the country is healthier than six months ago, but railroads faced low returns on investments and lack of line expansion. He noted 60,000 freight cars built last year versus 220,000 needed for the nation.
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Spokane
Howard Jett
Ott
Northern Pauley Railway
Tadayhat
Big Nna
General Manager Goodell Heads East on Official Tour
General Manager Goodell of the Northern Pacific arrived in Butte last night with W J Merriman division freight and passenger agent from Missoula as part of President Howard Elliott s annual tour of the system. The party traveled eastward by the best east bound train and were hosted by the Missoula Chamber of Commerce before continuing toward St Paul and returning west.
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Goodell
Northern Pacific R Aad
Butte
W. J. Merriman
Missoula
Howard Elliott
Merriman
Melena
Missouri
Lie Bilvor Bow
Joy Cunningram Dies After Lingering Illness
John Cunningham a miner and pro v labor advocate died last night at a local hospital after a lingering illness He was 46 No arrangements were made for the burial pending word from a brother thought to live in Chicago
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John Cunningham
Chicago
Avoca Silt Mill Fire Destroys Plant in Scranton Area
A fire at the Avoca silt mill in Avoca owned by Ashley and Co of New Jersey destroyed the facility. Estimated loss reaches 225000 dollars. The incident occurred today in Scranton PA area.
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Scranton
Avoca
Ashley & Co
New Jersey
Baseball catchers fault runners on steals, says Paul Krichel
A breezy discussion on steal attempts argues that pitchers, not catchers, control most base runners with large leads. Notable quotes from Paul Krichel and Barney Peliy claim the middleman bears the fault, citing World Series examples with the Glats, Giants, and others, while noting exceptions by errant catchers or lax pitching.
Hutte ball club advance guard arrives for tryouts
The advance guard of the Hutte ball club arrives at Tel enairii and will base at Tinlen before leaving for Grese on Saturday. A.B. Con ley reports beans and predicts no trouble in passing the new stage. He will get a full tryout with Dock arader Home Run Joe Marshvell Forbes and Vucke for the garden position. Mac outlines training at Gregson and expects the ante gens to wear hard hats and white collars. Mecaverty plans to take the long end of the paning jersey with Missoula. The bigg manager seeks a practice game with Anaconda on Sit day April and will visit Smel ter ellhis week to arrange it. Tonight more Lie bays loaf as players battle the cold on their way.
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Hutte
A.B. Conley
Telenairii
Tinlen
Grese
Dockarader
Joe Marshvell
Forbes
Vucke
Mac
Gregson
Mecaverty
Missoula
Anaconda
Bie Smelter Ellhis
Rochester Bowler Breaks World Record in NBC Tourney
The Rochester team led by Larry Sutton and Tyser set a world bowling record with 2,960 pins at the National Bowling Association tournament in Buffalo. Team members included Sutton Vaughan Kalllusely and Nuillusin. it surpassed Cleveland’s Bonds’ 3,007 score in a three-game bout.
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Paterson
Great Central Ireman
Roches
Thochester
Vester
Bonds
Cleveland
Ohio
Buffalo
Larry Sutton
Chicago
Tyser
Ward Vaughan
Brett
Oro Nuillusin
Tarry Sutton
Vaughan
Tolala
Boxing Championship Decided in Boston
In Boston the Amateur Athletes Union selects top boxers for a championship series to be held April 8 and 9 at Mechanics Hall. The event will gather winners from sectional championships to determine the overall title. Any athlete failing to compete without proper excuse may face a five month suspension.
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Boston
Tsonton
Marvels
Jon
Amateng Adhtetla Union
Ana
Uniter Newusplees
Boston Athletic Ausociation
Manager Chance Bans Smoking Cigarettes in Club
Chicago report says Manager PF Chance at Guba Hastorbigden with pwashers to Gmake cigarettes bans smoking for players. He summoned the twirling star group, laid down the rule, and warned of a star fine for violations. Pitchers will now be required to do extra strength work to improve their wind.
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Alameda
Cat
Chicago
Guba Hastorbigden
Memphis
Maturg's Story Goes On at National Pocket Championship
James Maturo of Denver defeated William Poleugh of Philadelphia 1 to 19 in the opening game of the national pocket billiard championship in Philadelphia. Thirteen frames were played, Maturo’s high run 26. Delonghwee and Wight are among top pool experts entered. a $14 prize and a share of receipts go to the winner.
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Philadelphia
Burenu
James Maturo
Denver
William Poleugh
Meturo
Delonghwee & Wight
Rowntry
A Brophy
Frankie Burns Beats Wille Gibbs In Bantam Bout
Frankie Burns of Jersey City beat Wille Gibbs of Philadelphia in a right round bout in Memphis. Gibbs opened with body blows for two rounds but Burns stormed back, battering Gibbs’ face for the final rounds to secure victory.
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Memphis
Tenn
Frankie Burns
Jersey City
Wille Gibbs
Philadelphia
Gill
Burns
Burma
Gillis
German Wrestler Victory Amid Rough Boston Bout
In Boston, Dr. B. E. Rotter of Seattle defeated German wrestler Sammon in a fiery match. Sammon collapsed from an arm injury and could not continue, giving Rotter the fall. The bout featured a hammerlock exchange and intense action throughout.
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Boston
B. E. Rotter
Seattle
Sammon
Samasan
Avan
Rotter
Fa Taln
Anil Veversa Nnlson
Minons Baseball Moves Players to Wichita Camp
In Chicago Marale Tex Jones and Onthelder Katley were traded by the Chicago Atert loans to the St. Joseph Western Isagis Leighs and Crielor Glamens. They depart Nevis to join Wichita for 19 stews from strining camp.
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Tex" Jones
Onthelder
Katley
St. Joseph
Isagis Leighs
Crielor
Wichita
Wiener
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