Exodus by Water as U S Passengers Flee to Europe
Crowds load ships as record spring emigration departs from New York. Fifty thousand plus seek Europe with thousands more delaying on piers as hundreds of thousands prepare for the skies Halley’s Comet draws New Yorkers out of bed and into late night viewing. Police and transit rules bend under the rush for a first look at the comet.
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New York
Atlantic
Europe
United States
Paris
America
Russia's Agent To United States Likes Americans
New York May 14 Mons Gregory Witenkin recently appointed financial agent of Nuasta to the United States arrived here with his wife and daughter on board the Kaiser Withelagh of the North German Lloyd line. Witenkin held the post until the Russo Japanese peace conference when he became secretary to Count Witte and later financial agent to Japan for over three years. He says he is glad to return and has many friends in the United States, noting he once traveled through the United States to reach Japan.
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New York
Mons
Gregory Witenkin
Nuasta
United States
Witenkin
Count Witte
Japan
Pittsburg Briders Sentenced in Bribery Scandal
Pittsburg May 16 sentences imposed in a bribery case. A A Vilcack, former cashier of the German National Bank, eight months in jail and a 5000 dollar fine. Former Councilman Morris Wistein six months in jail and 2500 dollar fine. Charles Stewart and Hugo Morguson eight months in jail and 500 dollar fines. Dr W H Weber six months in jail and 250 dollar fine. Portier Councilman Pat Korens four months in prison and 250 dollar fine.
Suspected Census Evasion Leads to Federal Arraignment
An arraignment was held for Andrew Jenkins of Cherokee County after he refused to answer census questions. The U.S. commission and grand jury were involved as authorities pursue the case tied to a moratorium and wealth inquiry.
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Cenatin
Andrew Jenkins
Cherokee County
United States
Wakefield
Honda
Jenkins
Aida
Ateneo
Sulphur Pit Death Tragedy At Owl Creek Mine
Miss Eva Wheeler and H B Martin died in a sulfur mine pit at Owl Creek Wyoming Sulphur Company workings while exploring idle shafts. Mrs Martin witnessed the fall from 80 feet up and rushed to help but both men and girl perished. bodies recovered hours later.
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Eva
Wheeler
Martin
Wyo
H. B. Martin
Javier
Owl Creek
Wyoming
Ming Pear Owl Creek
Mimmen
Manning
Mika Wheeler
Mexican condemned man appeals to state Supreme Court
An appeal has been taken to the supreme court for A Paseo who is under death sentence for murder. His motion for a new trial was denied by the district court of Big Horn county. The case follows the Ten Sleep sheep camp raiders who pleaded guilty to offenses lighter than murder, drawing sharp criticism. Paseo’s appeal suspends his execution until the high court rules.
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Paseo
Avgvat
Supreme Court
Shot-up ranchman Towns wounded in quarrel
David Towns a ranchman near Parkman Wyoming has about twenty scalp wounds and as many hat wounds after a quarrel with his wife Mia. Towns is in the hospital but not seriously hurt while Mrs Towns remains at the ranch and has not been disturbed. The assailant has not been arrested and may not be.
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Sheridan
Wyo
David Towns
Parkman
Towne
Mia
Towns
Berlinetén Trains Set for Thermopolis Run
An extra gang finishes the tract from Kirby as Berlinetén readies a raid service. The track will run through Thermopolis to the north end of the Big Horn canyon and halt there until the grade through the canyon is completed.
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Turarmnopolis
Thermopolis
Wyo
Berlinetén
Kirby
Big Horn Canon
Canon
Platinum pound in Bear Lodge area reveals platinum values
In Sundance Wyoming on May 16 analysts confirm ore from Bear Lodge Golf Mining near Bear Lodge carries $9 to $12.8 per ton in platinum. This marks the first instance of platinum movement in the northern part of the town. The ore also contains an overtake gold value of $80.
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Sundance
Wyo
Bear Lodge Golf Mining Company
Northern Laramie County Dry Party Announces Congress
The Northern Laramie County Dry Party plans an organizing congress in North Haramie County to be held here on May 14. The group will form a state convention to join with the International Dry Farming congress.
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Haramie County
Wryo
Laramie County
International Dry Farming Congress
Woman Slayer in County Jail After Homicide
Jesse Carmany held for the murder of James McCoy is in serious condition in the jail ward after a nervous breakdown. She is attended by a nurse and a physician. condition attributed to depoding and remorse over the killing.
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Wro
Jesse Carmany
James wcCoy
Wallpen
Jalad
MeCor
Youths Strapped for Car Controller Theft
Two youths William Dalley and Charles Krueger were arrested after attempting to steal a motor controller and three reverse levers from a shop. Officers recovered the items and charged them with theft and possession of stolen goods.
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Stral Strpert
Wiliam Dalley
Charles Krueler
Brads
Politician Hero Drawn From Mackenzie King In Ward Novel
Ottawa May 14 Mrs Humphrey Ward’s Canadian life novel draws a hero whose traits echo the career of W L Mackenzie King Dominion Minister of Labor The work known in England as The Canadian Born and in Canada as Lady Morton Colontet attracted special Ottawa notice for its resemblance to the Canadian statesman’s life and work
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Ottawa
Opiario
Humphrey Ward
England
Nand
Canada
Morton Colontet
Wes
W. L. Mackenzie Ktg
Dominion
Trolley cars stolen from Cheyenne Street Railway line
Two trolley cars were reported stolen near Pioneer Park, crippling service until the company recovered the equipment. Police say the suspects, claimed to reside in New York, were turned over to county authorities.
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Cheyennne Eleotrit” Street Railway Company
Pioneer Park
Lada
New York
Mexico to Open New University on Independence Centenary
Officials in Mexico plan the formal opening of a new university on September 22 during the hundredth anniversary celebrations of independence. The invitation list to scholars from the United States and Europe signals a push to advance education as the nation advances in scholarly and social progress.
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Mexico
United States
Europe
Kaupman and Langford Matched for June
Philadelphia May 16 Matchmaker McCarney of the Metropolitan Athletic club Matt Francisco today signed Al Kaufmann and Sam Jam ba Bros for a forthcoming event in June noting the pairing is set by the club in Philadelphia.
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Philadelphia
McCarney
Metropolitan Athletic Club
Matt Francisco
al Kaufmann
Sam
My Wife for Sporting Goods See James Bros
A brief ad notes a wife seeking sporting goods in exchange with James Bros. The readable text is limited and no further details are available.
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Sporting Goods
James Bros
Mi-o-na stomach tablets touted as cure for indigestion
A. B. Roetel markets Mi-o-na as the best pre scription for disturbed stomachs and related symptoms. An endorsement from A. J. Fish claims relief after years of discomfort, noting ease in eating. Boxes sell widely at druggists and Roetel's store.
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A. B. Roetel
A. J
Roedel’s
Booth
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