Driver crashes into crowd in fifty mile race disaster
Nine people were killed and fourteen injured when a Know racing car driven by Low Oldfield plunged from the State Fair track into spectators. Six died instantly, three more perished en route to hospital as Taft watched before the fatal finish to a record crowd day. A former Montana senator, Thomas H. Carter, is also reported dead.
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Syracuse
State Fair Track
Know
Low Oldfield
Speedway
Dowd
Taft
Progress and peril across lands and skies in weekly overview
A weekly digest reports Chickasha county plans for a state highway on Oct 2 by local farmer and merchant. It notes aviator Robert Fowler resuming his eastward journey after a crash in California and collecting repairs in New York. Trials for McNamara conspirators set for Oct 11 in Los Angeles. Vale’s body found in South Dakota after a mining venture and possible murder. A Pendleton rodeo feat features Buffalo Vernon leaping onto a horse’s horns in 1 minute 13 seconds. The Ramona steamer sank off Spantah Island with 184000 in bullion, likely recoverable. Brenton’s federal sentence for selling liquor to Indians is three years and three days. New Orleans floods from a tank burst flood the commercial district. Oklahoma City hosts livestock rate case hearings before the Interstate Commerce Commission. Yana language work by Krober and Waterman promises philological breakthroughs. Fowler’s crash near Airo, California delays progress on the transcontinental flight.
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Robert G. Fowler
Colfax
Calif
Walter Bordwell
Os Angeles
John J
James B. McNamara
J. B. Vale
Sturge
Vale
Pendleton
Ore
Vernon
Ramona
Sant
Spantah Island
Alaska
Treadwell
Leavenworth
James M. Brenton
Des Moines
Elliott
Deadwood
D. Brenton
United States
New Orleane
Oklahoma City
Commissioner Frenty
Interstate Commerce Comminsion
Jehl
University of California
A. L. Krober
T. T. Waterman
San Francisco
New York
Bob” Fowler
Airo
Fowler
Auto race tragedy halts event after deadly crash
The race was halted due to a fatal crash on the track. Ralph De Palma and Bol Thurman led early laps when Oldfield’s car jumped the fence, causing a wreck that left multiple people injured or dead. Ambulances and responders rushed to the fair grounds as spectators and vehicles crowded the scene.
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Ralph de Palma
Bol Thurman
de Palma
Burman
Oldfield
Mike de Palma
Enue
Nearly & Coore
Hhe City
Third Aviator Begins Race From New York
The third aviator to start on the coast to coast race left New York as CP Rogers took off toward Gan Pratetheco. The text shows garbled details about eruptions and volcanic activity near Catania with unclear impact and timing.
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New York
Roe
C P. Rogers
Gan Pratetheco
Dover Mint Plans Gradual Staff Reductions
Washington reports a gradual reduction in the number of employees at the Dover Mint and other U S mints in a program announced by Director Hoberta.
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Dover
United States
Hoberta
Fireman Jim Fires in win over Carh Morris at Madison Square Garden
Pueblo fireman Jim Fires fought a tough 12 round bout against Carh Morris, the Oklahoma giant, at Madison Square Garden New York. The event drew in part 6950.00 to the Cincinnati News event and included a 12 round draw between Tommy Murphy and Pal Moore in earlier action.
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Jim Fires
Pueblo
Carh Morris
Oklahoma
Madison Square Gardens
N. Y
Tommy Murphy
New York
Pal Moore
Philadelphia
Toston
Disjointed World News Mix Highlights China England and U S
A scattered 1910 era dispatch notes tension in China with imperial edicts and rebel crackdowns, reports on English air routes between Hendon and Windsor, and a Nebraskan congressman J P Latta’s death. It also covers a severe Springfield windstorm, Chicago sugar prices at seven cents, ether explosion casualties in Philadelphia, heat waves and school absences, Maine repeal votes, and other varied incidents from coal output to bank heists and aviation milestones.
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J. P. Latta
Nebraska
Springfield
Central
Ilinoin Fg Lim
Chicago
Philadelphia
Maine
New England
Germany
France
England
A. Potter
Middle Plain
Bank of Montreal
Westminister
United States
Blalen
America
Montgomery
Spring Lake
N. J
United States Supreme Court
Sanborn
Minnesota
Hitchcock
Ching
Murdock
Navy Department
Saratoga
New Orleans
Helene
Shanghai
Nanking
Tog
China
Wyoming News Chronicle of State Events and Disasters
A compiled Wyoming note lists fairs conventions festivals and sales from September through October across Albany Laramie and Isle Horn Counties. It mentions county fairs Intermountain Fair and publicity day proclaimed by Gov Carey alongside a timber reserve fire burning substantial timber and young growth.
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Wremtog
Tate
Camper
Kale
Tertington
Keta
Wee Reaper
Albany County
Intermountain Fair
Laramie
Wyoming
Kale— Lylam
Isle Horn County
Gev. Carey
Here
Army
Killing Frosts Reported Across the State
Frosts from various parts of the state caused garden and crop damage in some areas while others escaped. The cold spell lasted several days and affected multiple communities.
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Cheyennt
Big Game Abundant Near Pataska Mountain Resort
Hunter reports plentiful big game near Pataska, southwest of Cody. Deer, elk, and boar seen in good numbers at the celebrated mountain resort area as season remains open.
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Cody
Pataska
Hunter
Hudson
Cantaloupes Rival Rocky Ford Harvest Sparks Planting Plan
A large cantaloupe crop grown here is said to rival Rocky Ford in flavor and quality. The crop, shipped East, has encouraged farmers to plan further plantings next year.
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Rocky Fords
Hasin
Trains to Denver Route Start Mid-October
Report says railroad work near Cheyenne will complete a one mile stretch between the Union Pacific and Colorado and Southern lines. Train runs between Cheyenne and Denver via Wellington and Portland Collins are scheduled to begin October 16th.
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Cheyenne
Here
Colorado & Southern
Cheyenne-Wellington Te
Union Pacific
Chicago
San Francisco
May Buy Big Irrigation System
Riverton and officials review Wyoming Central's irrigation plan with engineers. If initial estimates prove accurate the Roberta syndicate may take over the project and contract to complete the work.
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Riverton
George FE
Roberta
Mint
Roberta Syndicate
Wyoming Tax Increase For 1911 Totals 594100.07
The Wyoming State Board of Equalization reports 1911 taxes totaling 594100.07 dollars, about 90 000 dollars more than 1910. Major increases come from a half mill State university levy for improvements and a three-eighths mill levy for the institution for the feebleminded, aligning with the laws passed by the present Legislature.
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Cheyenne
Wyoming
State Board of Equalization
State University
Fatal Shooting Near Dubois Intervenes Over Pasture Debt
Karl Welty shot and killed Matt Barber near Dubois after Barber refused to pay a pasture bill. Welty and Clarence Grant drove toward a justice of the peace to pursue legal action, but Barber blocked the road and Welty killed him with a gun. Barber died within minutes.
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Duboia
Karl A. Welty
Matt Barber
Harbor
Duboin
Fhe Welly
Dr. Welly
Welty
Clarence Grant
Barber
Dubois
Welly
Grant
Marber
Methee
Karl Welty
Linus of BM Power Eyes Pipe Network Expansion
Linus of BM Power returns from a three month visit to Europe with plans to invest in oil wells and land at Pope Agi and Balt Creek fields. He proposes building pipe lines from the field to Omehe and Deover to secure a wide distribution, aided by Freve and British partners.
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Pips Linus
Cpe
BM Power
Pope Agi
Balt Creek
Omehe
Deover
Syed Bo Clam
Wyoming News Snippets Paint Range of State Events
The dispatches report elk in Wyoming rising in number and health, a Woodmen camp in Cody, and various civic items from Cheyenne to Laramie. Plans for Taft’s visit, a dry farming congress, and the University of Wyoming’s new term anchor a mosaic of local notes and incidents across the state.
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Neespaper
Colorado
Wyoming
Jack County
Cody
Gottechalk
Cheyenne
Otto Gabrielson
Shoshon
Grand Lodge of Wyoming
Odd Fellows
Wheatland
Woman Escapes Operation After Remedy Confession
Ina Elwood of Elwood Indiana recounts enduring months of illness and operations before turning to Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound. She claims the remedy cured her described ailments and relieved severe pains and nervous anxiety, urging other women to seek it as a health solution.
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Elwood
Ina
Oe Ullem
N. B
Ind
Lyd
Marion and the onion ordeal at the head of household
A fragmentary tale describes a child Marion facing harsh discipline from a guardian figure. After being forced to eat unpalatable onions and refuse grace, she endures moral pressure to show gratitude for the ordeal, illustrating harsh family dynamics and claimed religious motives within the household.
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Marion
Finding Fault in Private Time and Replat Discussion
A reflective note on how to locate fault discreetly after an offense rather than immediately. It discusses how blame affects willingness to replat and the dynamics between accuser and accused, emphasizing patience and proper timing in raising issues.
Pilunkville Rumor Sparks Town Dress Debate
In Pilunkville under the Peak locals gossip about residents wearing old clothes. Two informants discuss fleeing to the place as a risky remedy and mention plans to shop frugally while keeping a wary eye on the crowd.
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Pilunkville
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