Threat to Kill Shocks Helena After Drumm Shooting
The inquest heard a former federal prisoner once jailed for arresting Harry Drumm vowed to kill him after release. Witnesses described two masked gunmen as Drumm and Edmund Thomas were shot near Montana Street. Testimony detailed ambulance and hospital events, with neighbors and officers describing the scene and questioning motives while coroner Drew scheduled further hearings.
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Harry Drum
United States
Helena
Drumm
Edmund Thomas
Thomas
Montana
Fred
J. J. Spencer
West Aluminum Street
Fred Orem
West Tron Street
Marhal
Maskes
Drew
Napton
Powell
Edward’ ‘Tebo
South Idaho Street
Tebo
W. C McGonigle
Idaho Street
McGonigie
Febo
Charles
Teho
Orem
Conscience Motives Payment of Old Board Bill in Pittsburg
In Pittsburg on May 12 an overdue board bill owed to a woman long dead was paid to her son Edward McCutcheon, Washington County official. The payer, a former boarder now in a western city, sent a letter apologizing for the delay and explaining conscience prompted settlement after many years. The payer did not reveal the boarder's name.
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Ttsburg
Edward McCutcheon
Igs
Washington County
Keon
Woman Sells Newspapers and Buys Real Estate
From pennies saved over 22 years selling papers at the Brooklyn Bridge entrance Mrs. Rebecca Karp becomes a second-time investor in New York real estate. Once penniless upon arrival, she stood among competitors at the bridge entrance daily from midnight to daylight. She bought a three story house where she raised seven children and now plans to buy a valuable property next door.
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New York
Brooklyn Bridge
Rebecca Karp
New York Reales
Bridge
Two Sons Held on Charge of Killing Father
Douglas, Ariz. Otto and Fred Watson, 18 and 19, were arrested today charged with the murder of their father, William Watson, on a Douglas ranch. The elder Watson was shot while driving home. Shortly after, the sons allegedly arrived with Watsons shotgun and shells matching those used. Police say a quarrel occurred shortly before the murder.
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Douglas
Ariz
Ma Otto
Fred Watson
William Watse
Watson
Chicago Market Oats Rally Amid Indiana Crop Reports
In Chicago May 12, oats futures faced a bullish tilt from reports of a poor Indiana and Illinois start, though later weakness trimmed gains. Wheat and corn varied with wheat advancing, corn opening lower, and oats deliveries badly oversubscribed amid strong grain influence. Hog and cattle markets showed steadier tones with mixed receipts and pricing.
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Chicago
Indiana
Itis Wels
Harding
Tiesike
Texas
Reservations of Coal for Navy Use Pushed in Senate
Washington May 12 The senate territories committee heard FG Jemmitt Alaskan northern railroad treasurer urge exclusive Alaska coal reserves for the Navy to cut costs and keep supplies, noting most coal to the Navy now travels on foreign bottoms. He argued developing Alaska fields would lower costs and aid Pacific naval stations. May 12 Chicago reports war department nearly finished collecting Revolutionary War records offering publication plans. May 12 New York jury trial for John N Anhut postponed. Thaw to testify. May 12 Standard Want Ads promise quick results.
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Washington
Alaska
United States Navy
Senate Territories Committee
FG. Jemmitt
Alaskan Northern Railroad
Jemmitt
San Franisco
Seattle
Pacific St
Dremmitt
The
Horn
New York
John N. Anhut
Harry K. Thaw
Matteawan Asylum
Thaw
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Newbro Drug Co
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Fuller Drag
Newbro
Harry Drumm
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JM. Daniels
Murray Hospital
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Anast
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Mike O'Donnell
Thomas Sai
Oldups
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Joe Powell
J.B. Spence
Weat Alminum Street
Spencer
Mr. Drumm
Miner
Miner Ofice
Drumm Unii
James Whalen
Crie
Thomas T
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Harold W. Crary
Drumin
Iwt
Charles M. Rooney
West Mercury
Gold
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Weinberg
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Eace
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Woodrow Wilson
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