Convicts Escape Stockade Barn Chase Ends in Shootout
Five of twenty six convicts who fled the Leavenworth federal prison stockade were accounted for after a barn chase near Nortonville. Three were killed, including James Hoffman aged 20 and J. I. Poffenhol aged 25, a soldier convict. Willard Drake 19 was wounded and recaptured. Fred Moore 16, a negro, was recaptured unharmed. A running duel with a posse left one more convict dead. other fugitives remained at large or under pursuit with armed citizens guarding roads and river crossings for safety rewards.
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Leavenworth
Kans
James Hoffman
I. I. Poffenhol
John Green
Willard Drake
Fred Moore
Fay Weishaar
Nortonville
Weishaar
Chester
Avelley
Ared
Oklahome
Indian Territory
McClaughey
iIn
Maccabees Won’t Suffer Loss in Thompson Bond
Port Huron Michigan November 8 The Videlity and Deposit Company of Maryland which carried Thompson the self confessed defaulter and supreme finance keeper of the supreme tent of the Knights of the Maccabees says it will pay any loss to the order due to the defalcation Officials anticipate Thompson may be arrested tomorrow and report his shortage as 360000 rather than 57000
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Thompson
Port Huron
Mich
Videlity and Deposit Company
Maryland
Charles D. Thompson
Supreme Finance Keeper
Supeme
Knights of the Maccabees
Maccabbee
Eee
Maryland Returns Show Senate Democrats Gain Edge
Official returns indicate Maryland Senate with 17 Democrats and 9 Republicans. Statewide contest totals place Joshua W. Hering Democrat as reelected state comptroller by 648 votes over Herman Platt, while Thomas Parran Republican wins clerk of the court of appeals by 1,258 over J. Frank Turner. House races vary by county with Jefferson (D) in Caroline and Kendall (R) in Kent, Democrats holding 48 seats to Republicans 29. Baltimore city likely three Democrat delegates, though precision pending.
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Senate
Baltimore
Joshua W. Hering
Herman
Platt
Thomas Parran
Court of Appeals
J. Frank Turner
Turner
Caroline County
Jefferson
Stevens
Kent County
Kendall
Johson
House
Baltimore City
New Arms Company Planned in Philadelphia
General Joseph Wheeler heads a proposed arms company that will establish a Philadelphia plant to manufacture a new firearm. The device is claimed to offer recoil-free operation and automatic loading and firing, with the U.S. Board of Ordnance and Fortification reportedly funding tests and potential artillery applications. Army officers are said to be interested in the venture.
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Philadelphia
Joseph Wheeler
United States Board of Ordnance and Fortification
Army
Hanna Visits White House After McKinley Death
Senator Hanna of Ohio, accompanied by John G. Milburn of Buffalo, visited the White House for the first time since President McKinley's death. They were received by President Roosevelt and cabinet officers, the visit tied to the McKinley memorial project.
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McKinley
Washington
Senator Hanna
Ohio
White House
John G. Milburn
Buffalo
Cording
Cab ‘Inet
Roosevelt
Hanna
APFO
Roosevelt Will Withhold Major Appointments Until Congress
Washington November 8 President Roosevelt plans no new major appointments until Congress convenes All recess appointees must be reappointed on assembling and larger posts should be sent to the Senate directly The port of New York appointees awaiting decision include Appraiser Wakeman and Collector Bidwell who may be replaced by others
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Dent Roosevelt
Congress
Washington
Roosevelt
Senate
New York
Wakeman
Bidwell
Panama not captured says President Scrymer
Washington reports President Scrymer of the cable company denies the capture of Panama. About 1,000 insurgents are within fifteen miles of Panama. The state department, noting ongoing insurgent activity near the isthmus, warns the public not to interfere with free transit across the isthmus.
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Scrysmer
Panama
Washington
State Department
Scrymer
Coton
Robbers Strike Banks in Wis and Dakotas
Three men tried to loot Farmers' State Bank of Darten Wisconsin as a nitroglycerin blast wrecked the vault leaving 35 000 in cash and 26 000 in securities untouched as the robbers fled. In South Dakota the Bank of Scotland at Yankton was robbed of 5 000 with the safe blown and both suspects escaping on horses.
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Darten
Wis
Farmers’ State Bank
Yankton
Bank of Scotland
Switchmen Complete Denver and Rio Grande Strike Action
Denver dispatch reports that all switchmen on the Denver and Rio Grande have obeyed a strike order issued last evening. Grand Master Frank H Hawley, in charge of the union, confirms 235 Rio Grande switchmen participated and that broader trainmen support is not expected.
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Denver
Rio Grande
Colo
Frank H. Hawley
Switchmen's Union of America
Rio - Grande
Hawiev
Mrs White Found Dead in Bath Room Head Battered by Marble Basin
Mrs Archibal S White wife of the National Salt Company president was found dead in her West Sixty Sixth Street home New York with a broken skull caused by a fall after slipping on the bath room floor A Miss Bugney of Brooklyn about 40 years old married ten years ago leaves a three year old daughter and a two year old son as survivors
Callahan Acquitted Again in Cudahy Kidnapping Case
The Omaha jury returned a not guilty verdict after thirty six hours deliberation in the James Gallahan case. He is discharged, marking a final echo of the Cudahy kidnapping saga. County Attorney Shields suggested Pat Crowe may face trial next if returned.
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Eddie Cudahy
Omaha
Ned
James Gallahan
Cudahy
Callahan
Pat Crowe
Gallahan
Crowe
Shields
Contempt case against Chicago American editors ends
Chicago November 8 The contempt case against the editors of the Chicago American was concluded today Judge Hanecy reserves his decision until Tuesday next Judge Shope on behalf of Judge Haneey closed his argument with a lengthy interpretation of the law The courtroom was packed with lawyers and observers all day
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Chicago
Hearst
Chicago American
Hanecy
Shope
Haneey
Toom
Identified as Longbaugh in train robbery case
In St Louis a man held as a suspect in the Great Northern express train robbery near Wagner Montana last July was identified as Harry Longbaugh. A St Louis businessman and former Cook County Wyoming prosecuting attorney identified him and declined to name himself. Longbaugh showed surprise but denied or refused comment after the confrontation.
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St Louis
Loula
Post
Dispatch
Jhesday
Great Northern
Wagner
Mont
Ag Harry Longbaugh
St. Louis
Cook County
Wyoming
Longbaugh
New York State Commission Leaves for Charleston Exposition
New York Governor Odell appointed a commission to represent the state at the South Carolina Interstate and West Indies Exposition in Charleston. Members include S Christy Mead president Simon Hess Harrison Beatty James B Townsend secretary and art director. W A Jer accompanies as assistant secretary to manage New York’s pavilion duties.
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New York
New York State
South
Carolina
West Ind
Odell
Charleston
The
Clyde
S. Christy, Mead
Merchants’ Association of New York
Simon ‘Hess
Harrison Beatty
James B. Townsend
W. A.jer
New ‘York
Paris Gains Narrow Triumph in Crete Accord
Paris reports a partial settlement of the Crete dispute with France obtaining most demands while only the execution of the agreement remains unsettled. The Temps cites Constantinople today that the sultan approves French measures including schools and religious protections amid British troubles.
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Paris
France
Quithin
Mitylene
Temps
Constantinopla
Consul Dickinson Replies Amid Brigand Demands
Sofia Bulgaria November 8 The government arrested a man visiting United States Consul General Dickinson searched him and released him The action was seen as an attempt to frighten delegates who might visit Mr Dickinson In reply Miss Stone letter Dickinson urged brigands to reduce demands and accept the subscribed amount It is believed the brigands will agree as they face pressure and seek funds for bribes expenses and other needs
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Dickinson
Sofia
Bulgaria
United States
Miss Stone
Gambler Kills a Bandit In Arizona Hold Up
Three masked robbers attempt to hold up Deel Co gambling house in Naco Arizona. A bandit identified as Will Cravens of Dog Springs New Mexico is killed and another wounded after gambler S Ellis fires on Cravens as he moves to steal cash. Local gamblers and residents assist during the attempted robbery.
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Arizona
Phenix
Ariz
Deel & Co
Naco
Will Cravens
Dogs Springs
N. Mex
Cravens
Ellis
Cravéna
Lamp Explosion Kills Four in Norwalk Fire
In Norwalk Connecticut a fatal fire at Chapel Street claimed four deaths, including Mrs. Deninbera and her infant child. Officials say a lamp exploded spilling burning oil on the family during supper, spreading flames through the home.
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Norwalk
Conn
Guy
Deninbera
Chapel Street
Deninbéra
Pan American Conference Discusses Sanitary Rules
In Mexico City on November 8 the Mexican delegation submitted a project on international sanitary relations reviewing recent scientific discoveries. The Brazilian delegation presented a treaty proposal proposing arbitration as a regular, non obligatory method to settle disputes in the Americas.
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Mexico City
Anon
Republica of ‘America
Invitations to Admiral Schley Reach Vicksburg and Hot Springs
Vicksburg Mississippi invites Rear Admiral Schley during his Memphis bound tour to visit the city on route to Hot Springs Arkansas. A special city council session was held on invitation to extend the visit.
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Vicksburg
Hot Springs
Schley
Wicksburg
Miss
Gran
Trow Bridge
Memphis
Jar Hot Springs
Ark
Couhe
Sthiey
Nie Tes
Martin Seen Likely Appointed Collector of Internal Revenues
Washington reports say Atlanta's Martin is favored for the Georgia collector post and would resign from other duties to accept. Generous backing from Georgians and a push by white Republicans bolster the rumor, though confirmation may wait. Martin is already respected for executive work with the Business Men’s League and Atlanta Chamber of Commerce.
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Washington
E. He Martin
Atlanta
Georgia
Martin
Agione
McKinigy
Atlanta’ Chamber of Commerce
Rucker
Dispensary bill fuels Georgia House debate
Local and southern items report the House of Representatives passing anti barroom measures and plans to add taxes on insurance companies. Other notes include mandamus actions to permit residence on Peachtree street, a change in internal revenue collectors, fires destroying two hotels at Oconee Springs, Rome cotton receipts rising, a hunting accident near Rome, and social events in Savannah and Covington.
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House of Representatives
Seaborn Wright
Floyd
Georgia
Osey
Peachtree Street
Atlanta
Washington,d
T. H. Mart
Monnish
Oconee Springs
DeJarnette
Rome
Hamilton Yancey
Savannah
J. H. Estill
Isle of Hope
Woman's Club
Covington
Depot conflict looms as railroads face nuisance case
This afternoon at 2:30 Recorder Mash Broyles will hear railroad officials charged with maintaining a nuisance at the city depot. C A Wickersham J M Egan E Berkeley J S B Thompson T W K Scott and C Harman are summoned. City Attorney Mayson will lead the city's side in a case likely to hinge on complex legal points.
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BHC
Capitol
Tate
House
Senate
Nash Broyles
Otclock
Brovies
C. A. Wickersham
J. M. Egan
E. Berkley
B. Thompson
Tv. K. Scott
Mayson
Furnis
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Robert L. Catlett
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