Dying Addie Bailey Denies Knowing Her Slayer
Cheyenne city reels over the assassination of Addie Bailey, a 21 year old domestic at F C Tatlock's home. Investigators report she maintained on her deathbed that she did not know her assailant or motive. Three leading theories guide the case as officers plead for clues while pursuing a killer who vanished into the night.
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Addie Bailey
F. C. Tatlock
Evans Street
Miss Bailey
Cheyenne
Willie Nickell
Turtee
Mr. Tatlock
Smalley
Perry
Watts
Dyer
Murray
Dulax
Bailey
Nineteenth
Evans Streets
Tew
Democratic State Convention eyes Chanler or Gerard for governor
Rochester N Y Sept 14 after day of talks state leaders converge on a choice for governor between Lieutenant Governor Louis Chanler urged by State Chairman Connors and Justice Gerard of New York City favored by Tammany Hall leader Charles Murphy. Dignified by Morgan J O’Brien as temporary chair and Alton B Parker as permanent chair Norman E Mack National Chairman says harmony expected.
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Rochester
N. Y
Louis Chanler
Connors
Justice Gerard
New York City
Charles Murphy
Tammiany Hall
Upstate
Tammany
William J. Connors
Democratic State Committee
Charles F. Murphy
Chandler
Mr. Murphy
Morgan J. O'Brien
Alton B. Parker
Norman E. Mack
Murphy
McCarren
Mr. Connors
Minnesota towns now safe from fire
Duluth Minnesota report says forest fires along the north shore have passed the danger point for villages though large timber losses occur. Grand Marais Chicago Bay Hovel and Big Bay Pigeon River and nearby settlements are believed safe with rain expected to end the flames.
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Duluth
Minn
Grand Marais
Chicago Bay
Hovel
Big Bay
Pigeon River
Mesaba
Robbers hide leg of victim then rob him in home
Oscar O Harrah a telegraph agent at Colliers West Virginia was confined to bed when two masked men entered his room in Washington Pennsylvania Sept 14 and looted his clothes taking 125 dollars a watch and other valuables after the burglars said his wooden leg would be found downstairs and departed.
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Washington
Oscar O'Harrah
Colliers
W. Va
O'Harrah
Weather Report for Wyomeng
Forecast for Wyomeng calls for generally fair conditions Tuesday and Wednesday. Local data show a maximum of 77 degrees and a minimum of 45 with trace precipitation.
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Washington
D. C
Palmer
Ontario Fires Rage Across Lake Superior Region
Port Arthur reports dense smoke over the lake as fires devastate Isle Royale cottages and Rock Harbor resorts. Matta wan River valley and surrounding timberlands face threat while Fort William sees unabated bush fires encircling the city.
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Port Arthur
Ont
America
Isle Royale
Rock Harbor
Washington Harbor
Mattawan River Valley
Fort William
West End
No Roosevelt Advised Portraitless GOP Convention Opens
Saratoga N Y September 14 The Republican state convention began to nominate a full state ticket and presidential electors A notable fact was the absence of any portrait of Roosevelt or Hughes while Taft and Sherman pictures lined the gallery State Chairman Timothy L Woodruff called the convention to order and Elihu Root was named temporary chairman
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Saratoga
N. Y
Taft
Sherman
Roosevelt
Hughes
Timothy L. Woodruff
Elihu Root
Farmer murdered as buildings burned in Washington
In Spokane on September 14 a coroner reported that all ranch buildings were destroyed by fire and the farmer murdered near the roadside. The message to Mrs. A B Thomas of Tacoma said the father’s body was found mangled along the county road, half a mile from the home, with the crime shrouded in mystery.
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Spokane
Washb
Thomas
Tacoma
Republic
Wash
Alleged Wheel Thief Caught Near Cheyenne
James Watson charged with stealing two bicycles in Cheyenne. Watson was arrested in Sidney Nebraska Sunday afternoon and brought back to Cheyenne, with the two bikes found in his possession. One bike belonged to O A Dart of the Stock Growers National Bank and the other to Ty McCafferty, both taken September 10. Sheriff Smalley acted promptly after reports of the thefts.
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James Watson
Sidney
Neb
Cheyenne
O. A. Dart
National Bank
Ty McCafferty
Watson
Smalley
Wireless stations linked coast to coast in Alaska
Washington D C Sept 14 The most important government stations in Alaska are in complete wireless communication with the United States The signal corps has established six wireless stations at a cost over 100000 and will ensure year round communication
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Washington, D. C
Alaska
United States
Signal Corps
Sioux City Wins Western League Pennant Over Omaha
Sioux City and Omaha finished tied for the Western League lead before today but Sioux City defeated Omaha to secure the 1908 pennant in the season finale. If Omaha had won, a pennant tie would have resulted.
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Sioux City
Omaha
Indianapolis Wins Pennant In American Association Race
Indianapolis clinched the pennant in the American Association on September 14 as the season concluded in Milwaukee with Louisville and Indianapolis finishing on top.
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Indianapolis
Milwaukee
Wis
Great Gains for Democrats in Maine State Vote
In Portland on September 14 Republicans won the governorship with Bert M. Fernald defeating Obediah Gardner. Democrats, however, saw the Republican plurality shrink to under 10,000, the smallest in a presidential year in 25 years. Four Republican congressmen were elected, and Charles Hatch won state auditor.
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Portland
Bert M.fernald
Poland
Obediah Gardner
Rockland
Congress
Charles Hatch
Augusta
Fernald
Gardner
Cobb
Davis
Troops Rushed to Mexican Border From Fort Sam Houston
Galveston Texas September 14 Bush orders for more troops on the Mexican border came today from General Myer who is personally investigating conditions Two cavalry troops have started from Fort Sam Houston bringing the total along the Rio Grande to three it is expected two more will move tomorrow Advices from Del Rio report six Mexican mounted companies on the river side and five more en route to the border.
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Galveston
Tex
Bush
Myer
Fort Sam Houston
Rio Grande
del Rio
Anti-Dubois Faction Wins First Court Ruling
Boise Idaho September 14 The Idaho supreme court unanimously overruled a demurrer by former Senator Dubois and his attorneys in the contest to decide which Wallace convention ticket is entitled to the democratic name This ruling advances the anti Dubois faction and the court will hear the merits of the case indicating a clear victory for the anti Dubois side
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Boise
Ida
Idaho Supreme Court
Duboise
Supreme Court
Bryan Wins Pacific Coast Fight for Bryan and Kern
Special to The Leader reports from Chicago on September 14 noting strong Democratic organization in California Oregon and Washington. A Portland meeting on the 16th aims to coordinate state and national committees as Bryan and Kern gain favor, with Bourne's opposition cited yet countered. The Denver platform and Bryan's campaign book drive rising book orders and solid support among Pacific coast voters.
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Chicago
Democratic National Committee
Pacific Coast
Mack
California
Oregon
Washington
Portland
West
Miller
Bryan
Kern
U. S
Jonathan Bourne
Bourne
Taft
Roosevelt
Pacific Coast Coast
Denver
Young Bridegroom Shot by Bride on Honeymoon Farm
Archibald Stewart, newlyweds with Miss Hall, were in Wilby farm country when a rifle mishap while target shooting caused a bullet to pass through Stewart’s abdomen. Doctors say the chance for recovery is slight.
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Wheeling
W. Va
Archibald Stewart
Stewart
Wilby
Miss Hall
Marietta
Remains Found Near Saukville Attributed to Farmer
The body recovered near Saukville, initially presumed to be Ralph W. Eddy, is identified as that of a local farmer who likely ended his own life. Authorities ruled out Eddy as the deceased.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Saukville
Ralph W. Eddy
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