Avalanches Crush Trains in Cascades Killing Dozens
Snow and rock avalanches swept down the Cascade west slope at dawn burying two trains, including a passenger express stalled since Thursday. Twenty bodies recovered, twenty five missing, about twenty injured. two relief trains rushed from Everett with medical staff and workers. Spokane reports add mining district slide fatalities with several rescued and more feared dead at Made Burke Carbonate Hill Dorsey and Adair.
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Illinois woman wins Greeley man estate in Weld County court
Mrs Belle Sammis, daughter of Samuel Armstrong by a prior wife, challenged her father's will seeking property for Misa Knapp of Garden Plains, UL. Judge Gutrigues handed down the decision in favor of Knapp, securing the $25,000 estate. Armstrong and his first wife had separated before the birth of his son.
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Tileco
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Samuel Armstrong
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Armstrong
Misa Koppp
Mis
Mire
Samanie
Silver Armstrong
Battles drive Nicaragua conflict toll to 225 dead
The March 1 casualty list from battles between government troops and insurgents shows 225 killed and 350 wounded at Masaya and Tipitapa. Captain Godfrey Fowler, commanding Chamorro machine guns, was wounded but escaped capture after a fierce fight. Government authorities authorized a $2,000,000 currency issue today.
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Fowler
Woman shot as divorce suit triggers tragedy in Sheridan
In Sheridan Wyoming on March 1 John Cummings shot his wife during a quarrel over alleged neglect and filed divorce. He then killed himself by shooting under his jaw. Mrs Cummings is injured and in danger though alive. He told friends the motive was not the stated reason and claimed another man influenced her.
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John Cummings
Mra. Cummings
Serover
Mra
Cummings
Sherman
Man Ag Boon
Father Tosses Baby and Breaks Me
The coroner's jury reported the death of a six month old son of Mr and Mrs William P Dawson in La Junta Colorado. The infant died after allegedly being tossed on a bed by its father. An autopsy was required to determine the cause of death as the father claimed careful handling and a doctor was summoned after the child began showing distress. The baby died before the physician arrived.
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la Junte
Colo
William P. Dawson
Dawson
Negro and White Laymen to Dine at Same Tables
Denver reports a planned laymen’s banquet will seat Black and white attendees together, amid controversy over segregation. A hotel caterer said service would be extended to any Black attendee with a white companion, while organizers pledged courtesy and seating for all.
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James 8. Tewyple
Long Sleeping Negro Awakes From 120 Hour Slumber
Kansas City March 1 John Fulcher known as the long distance sleeper awoke after 120 hours in a bizarre episode. A pursuing officer prodded him with a hat while a patrol attempted to arrest him for arson but the sleeper stayed largely calm. The incident ended with a remark about sleep and the odd persistence of rest.
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Kansas City
John Fulcher
Fulcher
Los Angeles Bidding Race Builds for Jeffries Johnson Fight
Promoters including Dick Ferris Telegraph interest to move the Jeffries Johnson bout to Los Angeles offering at least $150,000. Ferris seeks backers and names of supporters to secure the venture with words to Tex Blokard, Jack Gleason, and others in San Francisco.
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Dick Ferris
Tex Blokard
Jack ‘Gleason
Francie Hote
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Cali
Gidason
Girl Acquitted of Murder in Chicago Trial
In Chicago on March 1909, Estelle Stout aged twenty was acquitted of murder in the December 1, 1908 shooting of Henry Hornberger, a picture frame agent. The defense claimed Hornberger quarreled with Estelle’s sister over a bill, rebuked them and threatened to kill both, prompting Estelle to fire.
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Chicago
Les Estelle Stout
Henry Hornberger
Estele
Slater
Estelle
Water control by states discussed at Denver assembly
The March Denver session on water rights debates federal vs state power. Governor Bhafroth asserts states hold control while nationwide control remains unsettled. Washington influence looms as talks continue across a two day meeting with governors.
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Gover Bhafroth
Colorado 4 Nation
Ington
Fred
Milford Man’s Ten Years Past Marks Grim Smoking Death
In Milford this item notes a man’s decade of life past marked by grim smoking related death. The article appears to reflect on health concerns and a home reading habit, referencing a smoker's fate. The text is fragmented but centers on smoking, mortality, and a local figure.
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Marth
Michaly
Clergy to Do Domestic Work to Aid Local Option Crusade
Chicago ministers pledge to clean, cook, and tend to household duties for one day to free their wives for the local option campaign. Women meet at Willard hall at noon to organize active efforts until election day, following an appeal by Miss Lacey Page Gaston of the anti cigarette league and Mrs Kipsty Hill of Cook County WCTU.
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Willard Hall
Lacey Page Gaston
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Kipsty Hill
Cook County
W. C. TU
Philadelphia Transit Strike Escalates as Talks Fail
March 1 Philadelphia sees withdrawal of the last state police detachment and Fenccibles after a director meeting, with Rapid Transit officials refusing arbitration. Powerful forces push for an end to the strike as major stores express concern for the city. Six shots were fired from an automobile opposite Mayor Keyburn’s office late tonight. detectives pursued but the car escaped.
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Fenccibles
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Rapid Transit Company
Keyburn
Clash Over Pinchot Letter Sparks Wilson Testimony
Washington, March 1. The Ballinger Pinchot investigating committee examined Gifford Pinchot and Secretary Wilson over whether Wilson authorized Pinchot to write to Senator Dolliver concerning the letter that led to Pinchot's dismissal. Pinchot faced conflict with his former chief but said he discussed the matter with Wilson and believed permission was given. Wilson denied ever authorizing such a letter and challenged Pinchot's claims. The cross examination also touched on a Taft interview and an errors in Pinchot's earlier statements about patent cancellations and Garfield site withdrawals.
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Ballinger-Pinchot
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George W. Pepper
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Government Conral
Northern Lines Face Possible Strike Action
Spokane reports a planned strike by locomotive firemen and engineers unions on the Northern Pacific and Great Northern. Voted in favor, all firemen and ten percent of engineers may stop work. engineers union not involved.
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Wash
Northern Pacific
Great Northern Ls
Locomotive Engineers’ Union
Woman Traveled Afoot Seeking Missing Miner Husband
Greeley Colorado March 1 with nothing but her husband and without money Mia Jake Helmberger of Loveland walked with her two year old child from place to place in search of a mining husband. After reaching McGuook Nebraska she could not locate him and returned to Greeley on foot, half starved and in distress from privations and cold.
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Jake’ Helmberger
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Inspiration Hit in Friday Leader Preview
The State Leader prints an upcoming musical piece titled Inspiration as part of a series. Haywond Mitchcock’s humorous song is included with full words and music, advancing a collection of modern stage songs for readers.
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