Three Times Murderer Kills In Laws and Baby Then Shoots Self
Archie Woodin twenty three accuses divorce papers as motive. He shoots Joseph and Mary Gulick at their farm killing them and their 18 month old daughter, then wounds himself after fleeing on foot and by borrowed horse. Woodin had visited the court on divorce papers filed by his wife Anna Gulick, married since 1900 and a Cuban War veteran.
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Woodin
Ishell’s
Guliick
Eli Ferris
Anna M. Gulick
Promotions in British Navy Shakeup Names Senior Officers
London reports Rear Admiral Sir Charles Beresford promoted to vice admiral after the retirement of Earl Clanwilliam. Admiral Sir Charles Kirkin becomes admiral in place of Clanwilliam and Admiral Sir Edward H. Seymour succeeds Erskin as the king's principal aide-de-camp.
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London
Charles Beresford
United States
Bee
Earl Clanwilliam
Charles Kirskin
Lord Clanwilliam
Edward H. Seymour
Erskin
Albert Brown Found Guilty in 1871 Evergreen Killing
Albert Brown, a 66 year old Black man, was found guilty of killing Levy Brown in Evergreen in 1871 and sentenced to life imprisonment. Three eyewitnesses to the 187 years-ago killing testified at his morning court appearance.
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Evergreen
Ala
Albert Brown
Levy Brown
Brown
Mother and daughter reunite after 27 years apart in Terre Haute
Mrs Kate Hackett arrives in Terre Haute to visit her mother whom she believed dead. The mother had thought the daughter was dead for years. Asan Francisco Knights of Pythias inquiry prompted the reunion after mistaken communications and long separation. Mrs Hackett had lived as Kate Getty, moved to Chicago and San Francisco.
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Terre Haute
Ind
Kate Llackett
Charlea Pugh
Hackett
San Francisco
Soufriere Eruption Intensifies Across Caribbean Islands
Terrific eruption of the Soufriere volcano on St Vincent began last night with earth tremors earlier in the day. Craters were active with incandescence and ejecta while sand and stones fell across southern points. Dusky conditions observed in Bridgetown Barbadoes with volcanic dust and distant detonations reported from Guadaloupe and nearby isles.
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Kingstown
Bridgetown
Barbadoes
Island of
St. Vincent
Lampe
Pathetic leave taking at Maryland penitentiary
Arthur Spencer known as John Doe, sentenced to 15 years for theft, bid his 19 year old wife farewell in the Maryland penitentiary. He urged her to go to Cincinnati and attend to his papers while she planned to reclaim his property before returning home. The case drew notoriety over his refusal to reveal his true name.
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Baltimore
Maryland Penitentiary
Arthur Spencer
John Doe
McSherry Ef Frederick
Cincinnati
Spencer
Littl
Frederick
Duel Ends In Wounding As Courtland Women Flees
In Courtland Alabama a pistol duel erupted after W H Haywood learned his wife eloped with M T Patterson. Haywood wounded Patterson as the train pulled away. Mrs Haywood fled with Patterson to Tuscumbia. Police pursue arrests planned for tomorrow.
Lives Lost in the Waves Near St Johns
The schooner Lillian was driven ashore at Grates Point and is a total wreck. One woman and two men died. The Roseberg rescued the remaining crew. The Pretoria with seven aboard is missing and feared to have foundered.
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St. John's
N. F
Lillian
Grates Point
Roseberg
Pretoria
Defeated They Submit General Dewet Sicer Berlin Crowd
A cryptic notice notes a crowd in Berlin reacting as General Dewet is deemed defeated. The fragment hints at a political or military headline with unnamed sources and a strong reaction from attendees.
Big Reception for Boers at Tiergarten Station
Boer generals arrived from Paris and were greeted by officials and crowds in Berlin. General Botha spoke of the mission as non political and aimed to ease the suffering of their people. Dewet said the Boers had been defeated and submitted to their fate as crowds cheered from hotel to street.
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Berlin
Tiergarten
Paris
Herr Lueckhoff
Dewet
Nelson vs Northern Pacific Railroads case reaches Supreme Court
Argument opened in Washington on the Nelson versus Northern Pacific case to determine if railroad grants remain valid when the map of definite location is filed after settlement while land had been withdrawn by interior department order. Attorney J Hamilton Lewis says about 54 million acres may be affected by the decision.
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Washington
United States Supreme Court
Nelson
Northern Pacific Railroads Company
J. Hamilton Lewis
C. W. Bunn
J. B. Kerr
Railroad Compaany
Interior Department
Lewis
Attempted arson at Fort Stevens in Astoria
Incendiaries tried to burn Fort Stevens for a second time within three months. Three fires hit a warehouse, the new lavatories, and the pumping station, the last structure burned. Guards doubled, efforts to locate the intruders have failed. Similar previous attempts noted.
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Astoria
Ore
Fort Stevens
Post Office Changes And Appointments Across Counties
The public building at Butte sees activity as a Washington firm submits the lowest bid of 320 dollars. The Carbonado post office is discontinued with mail redirected to Joliet. Livingston Crichton is named postmaster at Chester Chateau county replacing Brown B. Weldy.
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Butte
Washington
Carbonado
Joliet
Livingston Crichton
Chester
Chateau County
Brown B. Weldy
Murderer's Brother Held in Highway Robbery Case
James Cawley elder brother of Charles Cawley, accused of killing his mother, brother and two sisters last Friday, was charged with highway robbery in Pittsburg. He and two companions allegedly robbed two men in the Baltimore & Ohio yards. one victim, William Huff, was killed by a locomotive during the escape. Adelaide Cawley, age seven, died at South Side hospital, raising Homestead tragedy deaths to five. Charles Cawley remains in Allegheny county jail awaiting trial.
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Pittsburg
James Cawley
Charles
Baltimore & Ohio
William Huff
Charles Cawley
Adelaide Cawley
South Side Hospital
Allegheny County
Young Lady Dies Suddenly in Dillon
Edith Graeter, 17, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. F. Graeter, died suddenly at a clock this morning of heart disease. A high school student, she played basketball yesterday and woke in distress before death. Born in Horse Prairie, she was a favored student and granddaughter of pioneer Montana residents. Funeral is Saturday at the Baptist church. high school sessions suspended until Monday.
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Standard
Dillon
Edith Graeter
A. F. Graeter
Horse Prairie
Montana
Montana Pioneer Society
Bannack
Baptist Church
Strick N
Billings Brewery Sues Saloon Owner for Balance Due
The Billings Brewery company filed suit against Yee Sam Lee proprietor of the L. and L. Saloon to recover 180.15. Constable Jackson levied on three barrels of whiskey under a writ of attachment and reports the saloon was closed after the liquor was removed.
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Standard
Billings
Billings Brewery Company
Yee Sam Lee
L. and L
Jackson
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
Laxative Bromo Quinine tablets advertised as a quick cure for a cold. The text imitates period advertising copy with dubious medical claims.
Ten Jurors Secured In Molineux Trial
In New York on October 164 before noon recess nine jurors were seated. After recess one more juror James N. H. Slee a bicycle dealer joined, totaling ten jurors. Court adjourned until tomorrow.
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New York
Molineux
James N. H. Slee
Two Candidates at Boulder Speak in Town
Special Dispatch to the Standard reports a Boulder gathering with J. M. Evans and W Y. Pemberton speaking. Evans denounced the Republican party over the Philippines and tariffs and left early for Helena. Pemberton praised local tickets and the Democratic associate justice candidate, then addressed national issues and denounced trusts. Judge Leslie attended but did not speak.
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Standard
Boulder
J. M. Evans
W Y. Pemberton
D. M. Halford
Evans
Republican Party
Philippines
Helena
Pemberton
Trusts
Leslie
Billings Woman Fined for Conspiracy in Miller Case
Special Dispatch to the Standard reports Mrs. Mary Warner was fined 25 dollars by Justice Fraser after pleading guilty as part of a conspiracy to oust Bates Miller before he could testify against assailants. Warner testified she contributed five dollars to the fund aiding Miller. She is married to a man jailed on an assault charge related to the case.
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The
Standard
Billings
Mary Warner
Moon Eclipse Shocks Anaconda Patrons at Margaret Theater
Anaconda witnesses a total lunar eclipse last night with only a few noting the sky’s change as Fitzsimmons’ arrival at the Margaret theater drew attention. Moon darkened to a purple hue around 9 pm and regained brightness after 12:30 am, while theatergoers focused on the pugilist star rather than the heavens.
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Anaconda
Fitzsimmons
Margaret Theater
Mas
Montana Matters at Washington
Washington October 16 reports opening of plaster mold work with Montana related matter.
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Montana
Washington
Pennsylvania at the Margaret thrills with a coal town romance
A romantic and realistic comedy drama titled Pennsylvania opens at the Margaret. Jointly written by Daniel Luart and C. Callahan the play blends a mine town plot with a legal quirk in Pennsylvania land deeds. Notable scenes include a mine disaster and an elevator set piece with James Fox stage scenery and Eagle quartet.
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the Margaret
Pennsylvania
Daniel L.uart
Par'sh Priest
Melbourne
Jacklins
C. &. Callahan
Coon Hollow
Fogg's Ferry
Coon
James Fox
New York
Eagle Quartet
Settlement plan approved as miners set to resume
President Roosevelt notified of the acceptance of three executive boards. Mitchell reports unity among district leaders and miners as a convention will authorize ending the strike. Officials anticipate mining to resume next week with limited work for earlier non union hires.
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United States
Mitchell
Hazelton
Wright
Ninth
Eighth
Nanticoke
Plymouth
Roosevelt
Settlement of coal strike hailed by officials and leaders
Washington reports greet the coal strike settlement with official satisfaction. The president sees an honorable agreement benefiting both sides and preventing disaster for the public. Labor leaders praise the arbitration commission including Bishop Spaulding, E. E. Clark, Carroll D. Wright, and other appointees as fair and representative.
There'll Be Room For All Of Them There'll Be Room For All Of Them
Scranton Pa October 16 Only two of five big coal carriers flooded by the strike can be reopened within a week after the official end. Ten thousand non union men are at work and another ten thousand strikers have left the region. The union may seek to win over non unionists rather than force them out.
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Scranton
Delaware, Lackawanna & Western
Delaware & Hudson
Temple
Erie
Ontario & Western Companies
Butler
Pittston
Hallstead
Duryea
Commission to probe mining troubles to begin work soon
The commission to study labor tensions includes General Wilson and Mr. Parker, with Commissioner Wright. Parker attends the American Institute of Mining Engineers in New Haven, Conn., and will return to Washington. The panel will organize, select a chairman, and conduct a thorough, time‑consuming inquiry to inform future resolutions.
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Fidence
General Wilson
Parker
Recorder
Wright
New Haven
Conn
American Institute of
Wilson
Engineer Corps
Coal Situation Update From Wall Street to New York
New York observers report coal supply easing as the new Roosevelt commission gains support. Industry leaders say stored coal will hit the market within two weeks, lowering prices from $15-$16 for anthracite and $4.75 for bituminous. Bishop Spaulding praised as mediator in Peoria.
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New York
Truesdale
Fowler
Underwood
Thomas
J. Pierpont Morgan
Rooseveltt
Robert CC. Grier
Peoria
Bishop Spaulding
Edgn F E Clark Longtime Railroad Conductors Leader
Cedar Rapids Iowa Oct 16 Edgn FE Clark of this city a member of the coal arbitration board has served since 1890 as grand chief of the Order of Railroad Conductors He was born Lima NY Feb 18 1856 His father died six years after his birth He came west in 1872 and worked as brakeman then conductor on the Denver Rio Grande He became grand senior conductor in Denver 1888 and was chosen grand chief conductor in Rochester NY in 1890 Since 1890 he was re elected annually He is a Republican.
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Edgn
Clark
Coal Arbitration Board
Order of Railroad Conductors
Lima
N. Y
Denver & Rio Grande
Denver
Rochester
Spaulding Says Roosevelt Appoint Comment Reserved
Bishop John Lancaster Spaulding, named as a potential arbiter in the anthracite strike, says he has not been officially notified of appointment. He thanks the president for the honor and would accept if deemed worthy, calling the assignment a sacred duty.
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Peoria
John Lancaster Spaulding
Roosevelt
Gen John M Wilson Accepts Strike Commission Post
Gen John M Wilson retired U S Army named by the president to the strike commission met with Secretary of War Root today and announced his acceptance of the appointment.
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Washington
John M. Wilson
War Root
Claims He was Only Joshing In Horn Murder Trial
Cheyenne Oct 16 The defense in Tom Horn murder trial began presenting testimony. Witnesses said Horn drank heavily the day he confessed to Deputy U S Marshal Lafors, a confession the state uses to seek conviction. The defense argues Horn was intoxicated and joking about killing Wilkie Nickell.
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Cheyenne
Wyo
Tom Horn
Willie Nickell
Horn
United States
Lafors
Wilkie Nickell
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