Notorious convict Bert Dalton captured near Big Piney Woods
Special to The State Leader from Kemmerer Wyoming December 27 details Bert Dalton escapee and Rawlins penitentiary outbreak leader captured near Big Piney after a long hunt. Dalton previously killed Cokeville town marshal Peter Olesen, escaped Evanston jail, and led the 19-prisoner breakout at Rawlins. He surrendered when tracked by Sheriff Ward and deputies.
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Bert Dalton
Big Piney Woods
Rawlins
Dalton
Williams
Turner
Sheriff Ward
Big Pirey
Daltoh
Cokeville
Peter Oleson
Cokeville Bank
Evanston
Olesen S
Marshal Hansen
Oleson
Evanston Road
Hansen
Victim's Friend Held in Pinedale Murder
Lander December 27 In the arrest of John King employed by Benjamin Volker the Pinedale ranchman found dead in the barn yard authorities see a major step toward solving how Volker was shot King is jailed here King and Volker left Pinedale together for the ranch on Saturday night December 14 King says he left the Volker ranch the same night to hunt in the nearby mountains returning Tuesday evening with the frozen box of Volker in a hay stack officials question how King survived three days and two nights in below zero weather Volker was shot through the neck and back King and Volker were longtime friends
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Volker
King
Union Pacific Seeks Wireless Telegraph License
Union Pacific applies to the Department of Commerce and Labor in Washington for a license to operate and maintain a wireless telegraph system along its lines. The company plans a technical experiment station, to be the second of its kind in the country, with several wireless stations to be built when the license is issued.
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Union Pacific Railway
Department of Commerce and Labor
Washington
Wilson Favors Provisional Philippines Government Plan
President elect Wilson backs a provisional Philippine government for eight years followed by independence. Virginia Representative William A. Jones, chair of the House insular committee, said the bill will pass at the extra session and become an early pledge of the Democratic platform.
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Staunton
Wilson
Philippines
William A. Jones
Virginia
House Insular Committee
Jones
Composer Richard Strauss Expected to Net $100 000 From New Work
Berlin reports Dr Richard Strauss who expanded Elektra and Salome with Araden auf Naxos plans sees the leading motif of his new score while playing dummy in a game of bridge. The work may bring him about $100 000 in royalties with past successes like Rosenkavalier cited as inspiration. He often writes melodies during tennis cycling or meals, jotting notes on a cuff or pocketbook.
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Berlin
Richard Strauss
Elektra
Salome
Moliere
Rosenkavalier
Police Chief Waldo Confronted Over Becker Ties
New York December 27 former Commissioner of Accounts Fosdick told a police committee he asked Police Commissioner Waldo about former Lt Becker and was told I am not sure of anyone at police headquarters Becker is in Sing Sing death house amid rumors he protected gambling interests from several sources but no action followed
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New York
Becker
Fosdick
Police Department
Waldo
Sing Sing
Schooner Afire At Sea in a Gale
Newport R I Dec 27 following wireless report an unknown schooner was afire at sea twelve miles southeast of Block Island with no chance of aid from life saving crews due to a terrific gale and high seas the revenue cutter Beneca was dispatched from New London to attempt rescue and the cutter Acusmet at Woods Hole will also depart immediately
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Newport
R. 1
Block Island
New London
Woods Hole
Allies anxious over Austria's intended move
London dispatch reports Turkey to deliver reply to peace conference tomorrow. The focus shifts to Austria's Balkan plans with autonomous Albania expanding to include Priszend Dracova and Scutari. Italy and Russia oppose the scheme while Montenegro fears its impact on its existence. Austria has yet to mobilize its army.
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Dés
Turkey
Dalkar
Europe
Austria
Balkans
Albania
Priszend
Dracova
Scutari
Italy
Russia
Montenegro
Plans Great Slavic Empire Aims Across Balkans
Paris reports via Vienna a proposed vast Slavic empire under the Hapsburg crown. Archduke Franz Ferdinand reportedly plans a coup to clear Austria-Hungary, then unite Hungary Bohemia Poland Servia Slavonia Montenegro Dalmatia and Herzgovina with autonomous rulers. Poland reportedly signs on. Bulgaria inclined. Servia sees benefits. London notes Austrian troops stay on southern frontiers until Durazzo evacuation by the Bulgarians.
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Paris
Vienna
Franz Ferdinand
Austria-Hungary
Hungary
Bohemia
Poland
Servia
Slavonia
Montenegro
Dalmatia
Herzgovina
Balkan
Bulgaria
Ferdinand
Archduke Franz Ferdinand
Prince Ahmed Fuad Sets Aim to Enter Albania as Prince
Paris dispatch reports Prince Ahmed Fuad uncle of the khedive aims to enter Albania with 20,000 troops to proclaim himself prince, claiming Albanian descent. He recently met with Minister Von Berchthold in Vienna and is not viewed as a serious candidate if Albania is created as a kingdom.
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Paris
Ahmed Fuad
Egypt
Albania
The
Temps
von Berchthold
Vienna
Bulgaria Prepares to Resume War Orders Men to Colors
A Rustchuk dispatch reports Bulgaria readies for renewed conflict. War minister has summoned all able bodied men up to age 60 to enlistment, signaling imminent military mobilization.
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Berlin
Bulgaria
Rustchuk
Heir for Emphrok’s Bon Born to Imperial Family
A son was born yesterday to Prince August William, fourth son of the emperor, and Princess August William formerly Princess Alexandra Victoria of Sleswick Holstein. The parents wed October 4 1408, and the child is their first.
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Eprlin
Der
Eysterday
August William
Alexandra Victoria
Selleswig-Holsteim
Wiliam
Prinems
Wilson Home Welcomes Governor Woodrow Wilson
Staunton Virginia hosts Jubilee Day to honor the president elect as he returns from Alexandria. A grand parade through town is planned with military escorts, decorations cover streets, and observers gather near the frame house where Wilson was born. Efforts focus on protecting his health during exposure to the cold.
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Staunton
Wilson
Virginia
Castro Detention Ordered Over Entry to United States
Cipriano Castro former president of Venezuela on board the steamer La Touranne due in New York Sunday will be detained at Ellis Island until Secretary Nagel approves admission. Nagel ordered rigid inspection and Williams of New York to report findings to Washington as the state department seeks evidence to bar Castro.
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Washington
Cipriano Castro
Venesuela
la Touranne
New York
Ellis Island
Nagel
Department of Commerce and Labor
United States
Williams
Castro
State Department
Exiled Venezuelan Leader Castro Talks Ruin by U S
Cipriano Castro, deposed president of Venezuela, traveling to the United States aboard La Touraine, says the fall came from American policy aimed at mining interests. He trusts cordial future ties and says he would return only if Venezuela calls him.
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Paris
Cipriano Castro
Venezuela
United States
la Touraine
New York Herald
Venezo
Gomes
Cam
Morgan Appearance in Proke Costs Morgan Payed 42 500
Wall Street estimated that J S Morgan paid 42 500 for the services of New York lawyers before the money trust inquiry committee. The distribution among counsel includes Choate 20 000 Breton 10 000 Brooner 10 000 Sheehan 5 000 Nicoll 5 600 Lindabury 5 000 Severance 9 500 and 4 000 shared by Case and Backus.
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William FF. Sheehan
Delancey Nicoll
Richard V. Lindabury
A. Severance
George B. Case
Goh Backus
Limited Train Carrying Six Passengers Through Omaha
The Omaha News reports a land limited train from Chicago to San Francisco carried six passengers as it passed through Omaha the other morning. Eight coaches were used and fourteen men were assigned to each car, with Christmas events noted in the passenger list.
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Omaha News
Over Land Limited
Union Pa
Chicago
San Vranelees
Omaha
Eac Ee
Terror Plot Jurors Without Verdict Courts Adjourn Again
Fifteen hours of deliberation failed to yield verdicts in the dynamite conspiracy trial. Federal Judge Anderson adjourned the court until tomorrow at 9:30 AM with reports expected. officials anticipate a verdict, while defense attorneys warn it may take longer amid the massive case.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Dynamite Conspiracy House
Anderson
Ortle B. McManigal
Edward
Los Angeles County
California
Federal Grand Jury
Los Angeles Times
Times
Ortie FE. McManigin
Herbert
Hockin
International Union
Union
Edward Clark
Defendaint
Dayton
Hocklin
McManigal
Machin
Hochin
Mary Field
Union Magasine
Olaf A. Tyumoe
Pacific Coast
Ironworkers’ Union
Albert H. Anderton
Charles W. Miller
United States
John W
Leap year boosts Chicago marriage licenses in 1912
Chicago marriage license clerks report leap year aided a rise of 3 374 licenses in 1912. The total number issued reached 32 877, reflecting the extra day in February and broader marital activity across the year.
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Chicago
New York Firm Funds Denver Laramie & Northwest Line Extension
A New York financial house will finance the Denver Laramie and Northwestern railroad debt and extend the line from Greeley to Severance, Colorado. Receivers' certificates for 260000 and about 115000 for the extension were discussed, with consent from bondholders totaling 1.5 million still pending for further extensions.
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Denver
New York Financial House
Denver, Laramie & Northwestern
Greeley
Severance
Colo
New York
W.F. Green
Gunter
Nye
District Court
Weyance
John W. Springer
Continental Trust Company
Rocky Mountain
Fipringer
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