Machen Removed From Postal Department Ten Years
Washington May dramatic moves hit the postal service as Pont General Payne relieves Machen, long a noted official, and assigns Inspector Busnes to oversee free delivery. Bristow recommends transfer to expedite the investigation while Machen takes leave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
August W. Machen
Payne
Washington
Postal Department
Payne August W. Machen
Xyst
United States
Post Office
M. F. Busnes
Fosnes
Awigant
Bristow
Machen
Post Office Inspector
Postal Service
Explosion injures twenty five in Stockton Main street blast
An explosion in the rear of Gerlach Morath shoe store on Main street Stockton at 8 pm injured 25 people, three fatally, shattered the Western Union building and destroyed three shops. Fire followed, with gas believed as the cause. Fred Gerlach was present at the storefront when the blast occurred.
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Stockton
Cal
Western Union
Permane
Busi
Are
Gerlach & Morath
Main Street
Drechler
Haas & Son
Fred Gerlach
Band Coulee Saloon Robbery Ended With Beating and Arrests
In Band Coulee last night three Pinelanders held up Thomas Nest Ottio at a saloon, tied, beat him, and fled with about 150 dollars. Nest was injured severely and hospitalization followed. Deputies arrested Matt Hakata, Matt Warkari, and Wala Kishipe, who await further investigation. Skeletal language barrier noted, an interpreter will aid proceedings. The incident sparked a major inquiry with hearings planned before Judge For. Nickerson.
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Great Falls
Berry
Sailee
Nickerson
Tt Jock
Thomas Nest August Ottio
Band Coulee
Otto
Finelander
Casling
Nest
Thompson
Stockett
Matt Hakata
Matt Warkari
Wala Kishipe
Sand Coulee
Nemi
Ontio
Watkari
Anterpreter Ix
E Holden Wis
Tine Cout
Ni Ihad
Man attempts suicide by razor wounds near Iona
A man living a few miles east of Iona cut both legs with a razor after drinking for days. He bled heavily, laid on a bed, collapsed, and wandered the room before fainting. His wife called for aid. neighbors bandaged him until doctors arrived and he was taken to a hospital.
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Stannara
Robert Kudatre
Parrot Warns Neighbors. Saves Owner From Fatal Injury
In Washington New Jersey May a parrot alarmed neighbors with loud screams drawing attention to George B Andrews who lay unconscious with a deep neck gash. A physician said death was imminent if not for prompt aid. The bird previously helped awaken neighbors during a house fire and is cherished by Andrews who plans to join soldiers home as a writer once accepted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
N. J
George B. Andrews
Quatok
Andrews
Building Collapse Injures Several in Denver Remodeling Site
A building at 116 Lamimie Street in Denver collapsed during remodeling. Several injured, three seriously internal injuries reported. Workers including McKernen an iron molder at Queen City foundry were nearby on the second story when supports failed. Dean and Hobert Hin were nearby as the accident occurred.
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Denver
Colo
Lamimie Sire
Cothleres
Salen
Look Torah
Nat Lt
May Alei
Donk
Pieromen Cbs Toni Te Perience
McKernen
Queen City
Roms
Dean
Hobert Hin
Neston Man Resists Arrest and Shoots Deputy Sheriff
A man in Neston, Iowa, May offering resistance to deputies at his home during an arrest for jewelry store robbery. The suspect, Charles Matherson, shot Deputy Sheriff J.C. Baker of Couns il Blues, wounding him fatally. The events follow an attempted arrest and escape attempt.
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Neston
Iowa
Charles Matso
Weil
J.C. Baker
Counscil Blues
Oficer
Matherson
Mathers Socapee
Two Negro murderers hanged in St. Louis
In St Louis May Henry Wilson and Sampson Gray were hanged in the rail yard for murder. The double hanging marked the first private execution in the city with few officials and reporters present. Wilson had been convicted of the murder of Thomas Mooney, a levee saloon keeper, during a failed hold up. The jury verdict in the Benedatti Marini barrel victim case found death at the hands of unknown persons, with seven witnesses remaining.
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St. Louis
Henry Wilson
Sampson Gray
Maxwell
Arthur Preller
Rt. Louis
Wilson
Thomas Mooney
New Sven
Suns
Corumer
Benedatti Marini
Orl
Attempt to wreck house of ill fame in Seattle
A deliberate attempt to wreck the Midway cribhouse in Seattle was carried out at dawn with three dynamite charges on the roof. The blasts created three large roof holes and shattered plate glass windows several blocks away. The building, owned by Cooper and Levy, had been indicted for renting premises for immoral purposes.
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Machen
Awsistan
Wynn
Free Service
Init Immediate
Bristow
Seattle
May
Midway Cribhouse
Cooper & Levy
Two Idaho Convicts Die in Prison Accident
Poise, Maho, May and convicts Jon and William Maney were killed in the afternoon at the prison quarry when a heavy stone fell during an attempted blasting. Stuart of Owyhee county and Maney of Kittenay county were among the victims. Both were convicted of manslaughter.
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Poise
Maho
May
Jon
Wiliam Maney
Stuart
Owyhee County
Maney
Kittenay County
Maid Fired Over Refusal to Make Washington Bed
Indianapolis chambermaid Miss Louise Madey at the Hotel English was discharged for refusing to make up a bed occupied by Booker T. Washington the night before. The incident occurred in Indianapolis Indiana in May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
Louise Madey
Hotel English
Booker T. Washington
Harris Takes the Witness Stand in Court
Harris testifies denies all charges of undue intimacy with Miss Abbie Hardenbrook and says his only interest in her was as a minister in the church he once led as spiritual head.
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Harris
Abbie Hardenbrook
Jury Deliberates in Hardenbrook Betrayal Case
In Gallatin District Court the trial of J Hare Morrie for alleged betrayal of Miss Abbie Hardenbrook resumes after a pause caused by the complainant's illness. Harris, the defendant, testified contradicting Miss Hardenbrook, denying love or marital talks, and claiming the engagement ring diamonds were set into a ring he gave her. The defense seeks to undermine Hardenbrook's character, while other witnesses attest to Harris's good conduct. The court will reconvene at 9 tomorrow morning for closing arguments.
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Dlapaten
Standard
Rogeman
J. Hare Morrie
Abenie Hardenbrook
Athe District Court
Harris
Belgrade
Mine Hardenbrook
Miss Hardenbrook
H. A. Pease
Mins Hardenbrook
Charles Ogie
Perpetra
Harrie
Ogie
Texas
Mise Hardenbrook
Min
B. F. Malton
Gallatin Bloc
N. P. Evans
Silas Hardenbrook
Mes Hardenbrook
Tabor
Mary Davidon
Fedfurd
Minx Hardenbrook
Abbie Hardenbrook
Ogle
Previus
Malden
Harris Fan
Hardenbrook
Red
Meneo
Atria
Mem
Welodt
Paris Airship Makes A Flying Trip
Paris May report details a Lebandy brothers airship flight under Johannes and engineer Rey starting at 9 am from Bt Marin amid rain and wind. The craft circled Mancow and Chateau de Rosnay then returned to base after 37 kilometers in 1 hour 36 minutes, Dumont’s 1.8 kilometer pace noted. Crowds cheered as sailing against a strong wind showcased improving aerial navigation. Dumont also launched airship No 3 at Neuilly, halted by guards for lack of permission, with No 9 claimed smallest built.
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Paris
Lebandy
Johannes
Rey
Bt. Marin
Mancow
Aly
Limay
Manles
Rosnay
Dumont
M. Johannes
Chateau de Rosnay
Ramtons Dumont
Neuilly
Ragatelle
Bois de Boulonge
Santon Dumont
Death of Professor from Hydro-Sulphite Fumes Accident
Professor Robert Ten Cole of Jurado School of Mines died from asphyxiation after hydro-sulfite fumes trapped him in a workshop while attempting to repair welding equipment. Darwin Test, another chemistry instructor, is in serious condition. The incident occurred in the school’s lab during attempted machinery repair.
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Ten
Cole
Robert
Jurado School of Mines
Darwin
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Teddy
Tancher
Maken
Watte
Accemmerton
Idaho
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