Murder in Cripple Creek as Clerk Is Slain by Escapee
William Wilkinson a Bernees Commission clerk in Cripple Creek is killed by a negro named Black Stratton real name Keng John Randolph during a store dispute. Randolph fled into the hills as about a hundred mounted men with hounds pursue him toward Pony Gulch.
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Cripple Creek
Colo
William Wilkinson
Bernees Commission
Black Stratton
John Randolph
Randolph
Wilkinson
Pony Gulch
Randolf
Berneese
Darkey
President hosts visitors from Nebraska and Chicago
Visitors to the president include Millard of Nebraska and Editor Hillman of the Chicago Inter Ocean. Millard invites the president to attend a public event in Omaha in September during his visit to Oyster Bay on August 2.
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Oyster Bay
Millard
Nebraska
Hillman
Chicago Inter-Ocean
Omaha
Cere
Stockholders Pleased With Rock Island Reorganization
New York August 2 Officials of the Rock Island road express that forming a new holding company does not violate Iowa law and show little concern about Governor Cummings doubts on legality. Central Trust company notes a large state deposit of Rock Island stocks for conversion, signaling stockholders’ support for the financial reorganization.
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New York
Rock Island
Central Trust Company
Gave More Than He Really Had in Wisconsin Will
The estate of Dr. Charles Kendall Adams is estimated at about $30,000, far less than Madison’s belief of a large fortune. Assets include a Redland California house valued at 15000 and 12000 in bonds. The will provides for 156000 in UW fellowships once interest accumulates on the principal. Prof. Quigley to give a dance at Turner Hall Saturday night.
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Madison
Wis
Charles Kendall Adams
University of Wisconsin
Redland
Cal
Prof
Quigley
Turner, Hall
Hobo assault robs traveler in Grand Junction woods
Charles Anderson of Hagerstown Maryland, visiting the west to study human nature, was beaten by three hobos in a Grand Junction woods while staying in a box car. He lost a large sum of money and jewelry and wired home for funds as police pursue the hobos.
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Grand Junction
Colo
Charles Anderson
Hagerston
Anderson
Los Angeles
Sue
Core
Vanderlip Accused of Embezzling Emerson Estate
Boston august 2 willard c vanderlip a prominent Boston lawyer who managed the emerson estate for sixteen years is accused of embezzlement authorities claim losses range from 100000 to 200000 amid missing bonds valued at 4000 leading to his arrest and arraignment on larceny charges held on 8000 bond his prior roles included trustee to many firms and his affiliations include elks and masonry
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Boston
Williard C. Vanderlip
George H. Emerson
Vanderlip
John Lowell
Emerson
Order of Elks
Col. Sohler
Trimtee
City Wins Fight for Cheaper Gas at 76 Cents per Thousand Feet
Chicago August 2 The US circuit court under Judge Grosscup upheld a city ordinance forcing 76 cents per thousand feet for gas. The ruling denies injunctions and allows appeals to the Supreme Court. The city may rebate 25 cents per thousand feet paid since January 2, 1901 if final decision favors the city.
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Chicago
Supreme Court
United States Circuit Court
Grosscup
People’s Gas Light and Coke Company
Crosscup
Mayor Ames Resigns to Return as Medical Advisor
West Baden Ind Aug 1 Mayor Ames of Minneapolis who resigned to Sept 6 over bribery scandals plans to resume duties as chief medical adviser to the West Baden Springs company. He says his mayoral troubles stem from a political conspiracy.
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West Baden
Ind
Ames
Minneapolis
West Baden Springs Company
Democrats pick Laughlin for county district seat in Atchison
Atchison Kansas August 2 county convention met today and granted the nomination of Peter Laughlin for representative from the county district. The Democrats likely will name Bailey Waggener as representative for the city district. He is general attorney of the Missouri Pacific in Kansas and Nebraska.
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Atchison, Kan
Popchat County
Peter Laughlin
Bailey Waggener
Missouri Pacific
Kansas
Nebraska
Tracy Outlaw Pursuit Resumes Near Spokane Sheep Country
In Spokane Washington on August 2 the posse again takes up the chase for Tracy the outlaw. Authorities search south of the Great Northern line through sheep country seeking his location and capture.
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Spokane
Wash
Tracy
Great Northern
Great Race Ahead as Derby Faces Boralma at Hartford
Hartford Conn Aug 2 The track is in perfect condition for the great race this afternoon between Lord Derby and Boralma The sun is hot but a cool wind blows Lord Derby is the favorite at 10 to 75 The stakes total 2000 with side bets the winner earns 5000.
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Hartford
Conn
Lord Derby
Boralma
Forest fires rage across Colorado mountains near Estes Park
Lyons Colorado August 2 Forest fires sweep the mountains between here and Leadville endangering Estes Park timberlands as campers’ carelessness sparks widespread blazes. Officials strive to contain fires on both sides of Long’s Peak amid forecasts of storms and cooler weather. Local reports note 100 degree-plus heat in Denver Grand Junction North Platte Pueblo Yuma Phoenix and other western cities.
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Lyons
Colo
Here
Leadville
Estes Park
Long's Peak
Cheyenne
Great Lakes
Atlantic and Gulf Canals
Rocky Mountain
Lake
Denver
Grand Junction
North Platte
Pueblo
Yuma
Phoenix
Charles Bushcraft
Tragedy in Salt Lake City as Love Triangle Ends
In Salt Lake City on August 2 Lottie Russell killed Max Peters and was fatally wounded by J C McCaslin who then killed himself. The deaths followed a quarrel.
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Salt Lake
Utah
Lottie Russell
Max Peters
J. C. McCaslin
General Miles Snubbed Again
Washington reports the army uniform board rejected all Miles recommendations. Green substitutions replace the iosa despite Miles protest. Venezuela’s Trouble: Minister Brown cables from Caracas that the United Revolutionary Army is about 1 miles away. The president plans no decisive action for about a week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Army Uniform Board
Miles
Washington, D. C
Brown
State Department
Caracas
Venezuela
United Revolutionary Army
Cant Fight in Connecticut Stirs in August Fight
Norwich reports state Attorney Lucas affirmed the Corbett McGovern bout slated for August 29 would not take place in Connecticut. He declared the fight canceled or blocked by state action, awaiting further guidance.
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Norwich
Conn
Lucas
Dr Barney in Jail on Libel Charge
Dr George Barney, who inoculated Emma King with consumption germs, was arrested in New York on libel charges. A Brooklyn paper accuses him of circulating a report that its manager and editor tried to blackmail him for five dollars. Barney is unable to furnish bail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
George Barney
Emma King
Brooklyn
Barney
Strikers Quiet as Guards Double at Shenandoah Collleries
Aug. 2 quiet remained at Shenandoah with strikers mostly home. Guards around the colleries were doubled. District President Fayhee ordered union leaders to jail any disorderly characters.
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Shenandoah
Fayhee
Neb. Farmer Attempts Suicide After Crop Flood Losses
Charles E. Pebbles of Lanham Nebraska, a well known farmer and stock man, tried three times to kill himself after floods ruined hundreds of acres. He shot at himself but missed a vital spot, fell into a 50 foot well and was rescued, then hanged himself from a barn rafter with a rope.
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St. Joseph
Charles E. Pebbles
Lanham
Neb
Miner Riley Robbery Story At City Park
Denver reports a Leadville miner Riley was held up near City park. He claims he overheard a plot to kidnap David H. Moffatt’s granddaughter for ransom, a tale police doubt but the child remains under careful guard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Riley
David H. Moffatt
Hero in Atchison Captures Attention as Garcia Messenger Falls Ill
Captain A. S. Rowan known for carrying the message to Garcia is reported seriously ill in San Francisco. His wife remains in Atchison preparing to join him and assist during his illness.
Coronation Rehearsals Set for Next Week in London
Rehearsals of portions of the coronation ceremonies will occur daily next week with one full program practice, involving all participants except members of the king's family.
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London
All Summer Goods Marked To Sell At Cost
Summer inventory must move. Our summer goods marked to sell at cost to make room. Sample prices list includes 26 inch pearl case, dark or light. zephyrs and san toy batistes. fancy batin by riped bilk mull. True fit summer corset or girdle. silk gloves. all wash waists and skirts. children’s wash crash. all shorts and summer underwear included.
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Zephyrs
SAN Toy
Man Confesses Mixup After Ranch Altercation Near Hartville
Max Phillips from Hartville says he went to a Burke and Johnston ranch to peddle goods and mistakenly chased Mrs. Hughes. She fled when the foreman's wife was pursued, and her husband reportedly struck Phillips and dragged him. Phillips plans action with lawyers and possibly the German consul in Chicago while others doubt any attorney will take the case. A separate dispatch notes a severe hail storm in the Rock River district leaving two inch hail and bruised range horses, capping twenty years of the worst storm in the area.
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Max Phillips
Hartville
Burke and Johnston
Rel
Chicaso
Phillips
Hughes
Rock River
Gold Ledge Discovery Near Kemmerer Sparks Excitement
A sheep herder found float ore north of Kemmerer Wyoming and guided two friends to a large vein. They traced the vein twelve miles one way and four the other with assays around $5.04 per ton. The twenty foot wide ledge is described as mammoth and the ore resembles the Mary Ellen, free milling and hard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kemmerer
Wyo
Mary Ellen
Rolled Under Engine Injures Noted Athlete D C McAndrews
Rolled under an engine at Kemmerer Wyoming a well known professional athlete D C McAndrews formerly of Salt Lake team was badly injured while working as a switchman. He slipped while climbing an engle, clothing caught and he was dragged. He suffered broken nose and both legs with internal injuries. He was taken to Salt Lake hospital and not considered fatal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. C
Social Roundup Shows Visitors Arriving and Journeys Planned
Claude Corey is in the city from Denver. Mr and Mrs George Clouse arrived from Pocatello. Ed Schmitt returns after a two week illness. Frank N Sheik of Wheatland and Al Bowle of Chugwater are city investors. Deputy State Auditor Niswander returned from the east. Miss Minne McCall visits from Colorado Springs. Mr and Mrs Charles Sanders will depart Monday for a six month trip to the Pacific coast. Richard Durbin is home from Lincoln Nebraska. Mrs Mary Hader returns from Honolulu visit with daughter Mrs William Goetz. G B Walker returns from the north with the England camping party. Miss Bersiah and Jennie Thompson visit Natrona county for two months. Mrs M B E Housan and three children visit from Flint Michigan. Mrs Charles King leaves for Fort Logan after two weeks with Mrs Anna Riley and Miss Wells. Dr B LaRoy Spellman of Beatrice Nebraska arrives for a stay with Mr and Mrs J A Van Orpdel. Mrs Spellman has been visiting here. In Massachusetts a woman with two marriages contrasts life and loss, a curious tale of love and deception revealed through a photograph of her first husband’s brother.
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Minne McCall
Colorado Springs
Arthur Snow
Charles Sanders
Pacific Coast
Richard Durbin
Lincoln
Neb
Florence
Mary Hader
William Goetz
Honolulu
Walker
England
Miss Bersiah
Jennie Thompson
Natrona County
M. BE. Housan
Flint
Mich
M. Congdon
Charles King
Fort Logan
Anna Riley
Miss Wells
B. LaRoy Spellman
Beatrice, Nebr
J. A. van Orpdel
Spellman
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G. Onion Pacific
R. R
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Weather Report
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DR. Barney
Bleadville
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Cheyenne Dry Goods Co
Cheyenne Dry Goods Company
Laramie
Claude Corey
George Clouse
Pocatello
Ed Schmitt
Frank N. Sheik
Wheatland
al Bowle
Chugwater
Niswander
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Ohenstein Brothers
Malto Vita
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