Henry H. Rogers Dies at Home in New York
Henry H. Rogers vice president of Standard Oil and driving force behind Amalgamated Copper Co. died at his New York home from apoplexy. He had been in poor health since a stroke two years earlier. Funeral plans set for Church of the Messianic in New York with interment at Marion Haven, Massachusetts. The news showed little stock reaction as markets had anticipated his passing.
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New York
Henry H. Rogers
Standard Oil Co
Amalgamated Copper Co
Rogers
Flander
Stock Exchange
Prunes Interest in Spring Creek Raid Highlights Prosecution
Basins, Wyo May 10 The Spring Creek raid of April 2 left sheepmen Joe Emge Joe Allemand Jules Lagier dead with two bodies burned. National and international attention grows as the French consul in Chicago investigates Lagier's death and a possible indemnity from the United States. The U S government and the National Wool Growers Association join local officials in pursuing the crime with support from county and state associations. Five men, prominent ranchers, are under arrest for triple murder as the grand jury audits Basin jail following past escapes. Authorities report a strong case and intensified prosecutorial effort amid ongoing investigations by federal and French officials.
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United States
Spring Creek
National Wool Grow‘ Association
Big Horn Unty Wool Growers’ Association
Wyoming State Wool Growers’ Association
Basin
Felix Alston
Big Horn County
Grand Old Car in Fine Shape Arrives After Long Grind
The Thomas pilot arrives at the end of a four thousand mile grind. The dingy frame is structurally perfect and ready for further testing or display.
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Thomas
Great Interest in the Contest and Gasoline Supply
Seattle reports rising interest in the ocean to ocean auto race with a sponsor to supply gasoline. A chain of stations will be set up not over 100 miles apart along the route, ensuring contestants can refuel without delay. Join Davis of the Seattle Automobile Club has traveled east to confirm arrangements and fuel plans.
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Seattle
Wyo
New York
Exposition Grounds
Davis
Seattle Automobile Club
Colorado and Wyoming Veterans Parade in Trinidad
In Trinidad Colorado on May 19, about 400 veterans from the Department of Colorado and Wyoming G A B parade through the streets during a convention. The two mile course was completed with enthusiasm as elections for department commander loom tomorrow with Dexter T. Rapp I H Burt and John Wingate as leading candidates. Grand Junction and Boulder are contenders for next year’s end.
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Trinidad
Colo
Department of Colorado
Wyoming
Dexter T. Rapp
Gunnison
I. H. Burt
Colorado Springs
John Wingate
Durango
Grand Junction
Boulder
Sledge criticizes ministers as living like kings in public letter
Pueblo May 19 A public letter from Rev. G Ty Sledge condemns ministers for living in luxury while children suffer. He rebukes church leadership, mocks titles like doctor of divinity, and says he quit the Methodist ministry over reform, desire for plain words from Christ, and not wanting billboards or conspicuous church signs.
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Pueblo
Ty Sledge
Kings
Jorden
Sledge
Colorado
Mico
God
House of God
Devil's Academy
Denver
No Mercy 10 The Fengers Verdict On Legal Fencing Case
Julius Bock a Weston county ranchman is found guilty on three counts of legal fencing. United States Attorney T F Burke vows relentless prosecution of illegal fencing. Judge Riner to announce penalties later as government argues strong case.
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Julius Bock
Pominent
Weston County
United States
T. F. Burke
Bock
Hock
Riner
B. T. Clark
Co. W. Burdick
Johnson Fights Draw With O'Brien in Six Round Bout
In Philadelphia May 1 Jack Johnson the heavyweight champion fought Jack O'Brien to a six round draw. O'Brien used fast footwork and strong defense to counter Johnson’s power. Johnson pressed repeatedly, landing a fifth round right that cut O'Brien, while spectators reacted to Johnson's rough clinches. Referee McGuigan judged O'Brien performed well under pressure.
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Philadelphia
Jack Johnson
Jack O'Brien
O'Brien
Johnson
Johofo
Erin
McGuigan
Associates of Maybiay Discharged In Prom Custody
In Little Rock on May 19 Judge Tyber of the federal court discharged Montgomery McCall and Ida Warner once charged in the Maybray swindle syndicate. They faced counts of complicity in shipping prohibited matter and faced larceny and embezzlement charges previously.
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Maybiay
Little Rock
Ark
Tyiber
Federal Court Today
Montgomery McCall
Idaore J. Warner
J. O. Maybray
Mike
Toledo Woman Chooses Slow Suicide in Ravine
May 30 in Geper Rapids Indiana a woman named Mary Sadler near Toledo attempted self harm by building a kerosene soaked fire pile in a ravine and igniting it, resulting in her death.
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Geper Rapids
Mary Sadler
Toledo
Mie Sadler
Army Sham Alarm Roars in Lords Debate
London May 19 Field Marshal Earl Roberta declares Our army is a sham during a House of Lords session on the Duke of Bedford inquiry into reserve condition. Karl Roberts supports compulsory training, warns of national peril if the country remains complacent and unarmed against future threats.
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London
Field Marshal
Earl Roberta
House of Fords
Duke of Bedford
Karl Roberts
Europe
Woman who quit would bury husband in Colorado field
Mia Henry Tittle wife of a man who shot her husband near their home appeals to the coroner not to bury him in a potter’s field. She says she wants him buried properly and plans to raise funds as she faces hospital care after the shooting outside her bedroom window.
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Port Collins
Colo
Mia
Henry Tittle
Hangs Sister and Kills Self in Mitchell Crisis
In Mitchell South Dakota on May 19 a man suspended his sister Edith Gray aged 18 from a rafter with a cloth. He, Gray aged 45, shot her dead and then killed himself. Neighbors had complained of their life and warrants for their arrest had been issued.
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Mitchell
Edith Gray
Gray
Old Party Not Split Dems Say Unity Stronger
Washington May 19 The Democratic members of Congress stand more united today than the Republicans and there is harmony within the ranks unseen in years. Democratic leaders contrast this with Republican efforts to imply Democratic dissension. Examples show Democrats voting solidly for Clark in a speaker vote while some Republicans opposed Cannon. The Payne tariff vote also shows near unanimous Democratic support with only one Republican dissenting.
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Washington
Congress
Belere
House
Champ Clark
Joe Cannon
Cannon
Criticism of Mrs Love Worth Appears in Ohio Politics
Washington May 19 Mrs Alice Roosevelt Longworth is drawn into Ohio federal patronage fights over the St Marys Ohio postmastership. The editor J P Sullivan lost his job after printing criticism of Longworth, with Senator Dick favoring W A Moxley for the post. Sullivan’s 1904 editorial is cited as the source of the trouble, while the column notes publicist attention to Alice Roosevelt and suggests political maneuvering around the St Marys appointment.
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Alice Roosevelt Longworth
Ohio
Taft
St. Mary's
Auglaize County
Sullivan
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