Tragedy After Meeting Cuban Girl Shocks Colorado Springs
Earl D. Thomas Jr., son of Brigadier General Edward Thomas, shot himself at a Colorado Springs hotel after meeting a Cuban girl in Colorado City. He arrived from Fort Logan under the alias J B Franklin and had been drinking heavily, causing shock among friends and officials.
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Colorado Springs
Earl D. Thomas, Jr
Edward Thomas
Department of Colorado
Thomas
Fort
Gan
Denver
Colorado City
Cuba
Medieval vengeance halted in Kansas City hotel
In Kansas City a bank president Jera Lillis faced a knife attack by John P. Cudahy after an alleged compromising scene at the Cudahy home. Lillis lies bound and grievously wounded at St. Marys Hospital with surgeons reporting possible life‑long maiming. Cudahy’s intent to kill was interrupted by his chauffeur and rapidly growing fear of murder charges.
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Kansas’ City
Jera J. Lills
Western Exchange Bank
John P. Cudahy
St. Mary's Hospital
Lillis
Jack
Cudahy
Callahy
Lilia
Kansas City
Brother’s betrayal uncovers long guarded crime in Toledo
Joseph Miller, arrested in Sturgis, declares he paid hush money to his brother for thirty years to conceal a Toledo murder. The brother told Attorney General Milok, claiming blackmail split them. Extradition papers are being prepared as Miller faces charges.
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Sturgis
Toledo
Ohio
Joseph Miller
Milok
Millar
Woman and Child Perish in Blizzard on Standing Rock
In Aberdeen on March 8 a blizzard swept the Standing Rock reservation. Mrs. Gilbert Major, her mother in law, and her year old son froze to death in their sleigh as they tried to reach a neighbor’s from Mahto South Dakota. They stopped to wait the storm when they slept and never woke. The husband found them later.
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Aberdeen
Standing Rock Reservation
Gilbert Major
Mahto
Dead Presidents honored by dead senator in 1888 letter
The Record Herald prints a Washington date letter from Willem Curtis containing a statement by Senator Thomas C. Platt of New York about his role in the 1888 presidential nomination. It recounts a New York pledge to support General Harrison, the secrecy of the deal, and Platt’s $150,000 loan to aid the campaign and patronage gains.
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Platt
Harrison
Chicago
Record- Herald
Willem
Curtis
Washington
Thomas C. Platt
New York
Benjamin Harrison
Gurtis
New-York
Depew
Ceed
Blaine
Sherman
Stephen B. Hikins
Indianapolis
Hiking
Hikins
General Harrison
Quay
Chasip
Hyde Postponed Trial After $100000 Bond Posted
Kansas City March 8 Dr B O Hyde charged with murder and attempted murder in the Swope case posted $100000 bond and was released from jail. His attorney arranged for a court appearance April 11 while trials on related indictments proceed. </s>
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Kansas City, Mo
B. OC. Hyde
Swope
Chrisman Swope
Pro
Bill for 830 Million Certificates of Indebtedness Stalls
The Ways and Means committee is expected to kill the bill funding 830 million in certificates of indebtedness to finish federal drug projects. Representative Mondell of Wyoming urged passage as the Senate and House debated a broader appropriation totaling 13,522,038.
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Figto
Cenate
Representive Mondell
Wyoming
Senna
Agitionituvkl
Park Chosen as Vice President of Union Pacific
W. L. Park of the Union Pacific was Monday selected by the Nanots Centrallings directors as vice-president, succeeding G. Rawn who resigned. Park, formerly Wyoming division superintendent with Cheyenne ties, began as a North Platte brakeman in 1877 and rose through conductor and assistant superintendent posts before becoming Wyoming division superintendent in 1900.
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W. L. Park
Union Pacific
Nanots Centrallings
Buckeed
G. Rawn
Parks
Wyoming
Thee
Wnion Pacfic
Cheyenne
North Platte
Denver
Blood Rebellion as Six Wounded in Philadelphia Strike Clash
Six persons including a young girl were wounded by bullets fired by strike-breakers who drove a streetcar along Frankfort Avenue. A stone throw at a non union motorman sparked the trouble. The mob seized a car, smashed windows, and fired on the crowd. Injured, including Helen May, were treated in a hospital. About a dozen arrests reported as labor war widens with a statewide strike anticipated. Philadelphia labor move promises and employer counterclaims. The Pennsylvanian federation meets in Newcastle with calls to extend the strike to win recognition.
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Philadelphia
Prankfort Avenue
Helen May
Gith Burt
Pennsylvania
Tho Te Om
Canvans
Tidustral
T Ie
Newcastle
Pennsylvania State Federation of Labor
Ffrom
Mother causes awful accident fatally scalds 8 month old
In Pueblo Colorado an eight month old child, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charley Chilienile, died after a tub of hot water overturned while the mother washed nearby. The infant suffered severe burns and died despite attempts at treatment.
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Pueblo
Colo Uid
Charley
Colo
Swee Seat Maret Turns Indicate Political Cues
Fragmentary OCR mentions political context with names such as Moore and Hiram. The readable text hints at election or campaign dynamics in a county or city, referencing leaders and parties in a taut, shorthand style. No clear event date or location is present.
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Repub
H. Moore
Hiram
Marie The Cotst Of Fyageh Front Page Fragment
An OCR fragment notes Friday features with names, words, and a drama titled Marie The Cotst Of Fyageh. The readable text hints at a local interest page or theater note with limited detail.
Standard Oil Fights Dissolution in Supreme Court
The Standard Oil Company of New Jersey argues in a Supreme Court brief that merged entities in 1860 were non competing and that the lower court's interpretation of the Sherman act would undermine organized business. It claims all involved corporations were owned in the same proportion by the same individuals and that the merger succeeded through risk and capital.
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Washington, March
Standard Ol Company
New Jersey
Standard Oil Company
Supreme Court of the United States
Ewsteyn District
Missouri
Knox Will Work To Support His Wife
Philander Chase Knox arrives in Washington from Baltimore to seek forgiveness for a hurried marriage. He leaves with his bride after a brief talk with Secretary of State and Mrs Knox. He vows to work to support his wife if needed, but no parental forgiveness is seen.
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Washington
Philander Chase Knox
Baltimore
Taft and regulars prepare ten fight for power continuance
Washington dispatch reports the Republican congressional campaign committee has mapped the fall strategy, aiming for a comprehensive effort. W K McKinley and the president have held multiple discussions as reformers and stalwarts battle over tariff policy and Taft’s renomination prospects.
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Taft
Washington
Republican Congressional Campaign Committee
W. K. McKinley
Ninots
Soan
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