Private Samuel Schickling Killed in Virginia Dare Resort
Private Samuel Schickling of the Fourth Field Artillery was killed by fellow soldiers in the Virginia Dare resort after midnight. Sergeant Walter Krug and Private Peace were arrested. a guard shot Peace in custody while attempting to escape. Eyewitness says Krug knocked Schickling down and Peace delivered two kicks to the temple and two blows to the face before fleeing.
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Samuel Schickling
Samuel Shickling
Hattery B
Fourth Field Artillery
Virginia Dare
Rednight
Peace
Walter ©. Krug
Pouce
Fort D. A. Russell
Krug
John Baker
Offcer
Schickling
Shickling
Plantas
Bhickling
Baker
Hin
Aviator's Grand Stand Crash Kills Man and Injures Fifteen
Battle Washington May 20 In a first speed flight J Clif ford Turpin dived into the Meadows grand stand injuring George Quinby 23 a civil engineer from Galesburg Ul and fifteen others Raymond Chapman 10 suffered a fractured skull Consternation followed as spectators ran onto the track Turpin failed to pull out and his plane struck the crowd The accident halted the meet and Quinby was identified by ring and laundry marks on his clothing
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Battle
Wash
J. Clifford Turpin
the Meadows
George Quinby
Civ
Galesburg
Turpin
Quinby
Raymond Chapman
John D Rockefeller Worth Billion Says Counsel
New York reports that John D Rockefeller is valued at about 900 million dollars. Associate counsel stated the wealth comes from stock holdings and Standard Oil relations with subsidiaries. Estimates suggest Rockefeller’s income exceeds 60 million annually and the net worth could be rising by hundreds of millions amid ongoing investigations.
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New York
John Rockefeller
Scout
Rochkefell
Witten
Ofcom- Peny
Rockefeller
Riotous Soldiers Attack Officer in Redlight District
Police officer John Baker was wounded when rioting soldiers smashed windows in the redlight district on Wednesday night. Soldiers Jones Henderson and others were arrested along with two women, Winnie Adams and Nina Marsh, as others fled the scene. Assistant and later capture of Henderson followed, with Baker drawing his revolver to restore order.
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Poiceman
John Baker
Baker
Jones
West Highteenth Street
Henderson
Winnie Adams
Nina Marsh
Cadets Begin 30 Mile Hike to Camp Near Islay
Forty four members of the High School cadet corps depart Cheyenne for a 12 mile first leg to a camp north of Islay with plans for a 15 mile march the next day. Soldiers assist by transporting some legs in wagons and Major Kimball and Colonel Dyer of the army supply extra rations and gear. A doctor will inspect the boys every two days and updates will be posted in The Leader. Visitors welcome June 7 with markers guiding the way to the camp and meals provided by the cadets.
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Army
Cheyenne
Islay
Kimball
Dyer
United States Army
Happy Jack
Steever Whoma
Theodora Roosevelt vs Theodore Roosevelt in History
Washington May 30 Theodora Roosevelt will differ from Theodore Roosevelt in history due to DOJ archives showing Roosevelt allied with Morgan interests funding his campaign. The evidence includes alleged shielding of George Perking, a harvester trust magnate, and his large campaign contributions. Continued on Page 8.
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Washington, D. C
Theodora Roosevelt
Theodore Roosevelt
Department of Justice
Washington
Roosevelt
Morgan
Department of Justive
George W. Perkine
Barry
Roosevelt Campaign Committee
New York
Perkine
White House
Alfred Henry Lewis Says Taft's Whipped Before Convention
Alfred Henry Lewis asserts he has definite information Taft will not have his name at the Chicago convention. He says Taft was whipped and beaten from the field as New Jersey signals pressure from standpatters. Lewis mocks Taft and notes cabinet choices angered Republicans and reflect old-line GOP tensions.
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Alfred Henry Lewis
Taft
Washington, D. C
Chicago
Lewis
Roosevelt
New Jersey
Illinois
Massachusetts
Canton
Hale
Root
Shermin
Canno
MacVeagh
Wisher
Three-Year Homestead Bill Advances Amid Western Support
Washington reports the three year homestead bill, backed by Senator Borah and Rep. A W Rucker, nears final house action. Rucker credits Western press for awareness and predicts Colorado gains with thousands moving and land to be claimed within five years. The notice notes senior public lands committee backing and promises state population growth as land improves.
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Washington
Senate
A. W. Rucker
Colorado
House
Congress
Borah Obidaho
Public Lands Committee
Women Caught With Ammunition Across the Border
Four Mexican women were arrested in El Paso on May 30 charged with attempting to ship ammunition to rebels across the Rio Grande. Three thousand rounds were found concealed under shawls and on their persons. U S authorities report daily discoveries of ammunition trafficking across the border, including cases with beer kegs packed with cartridges and ammo found in wagons drawn by children.
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el Paso
Rio Grande
United States
This Is the Year to Buy Real Estate
A promotional piece urges readers to buy real estate now to gain low prices and favorable terms, promising quick resale next year as business improves. It claims a presidential year boosts real estate, and notes bargains are on the real estate page of the Hate Leader.
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Rio
Hate Leader
Two Injured When Buggy Passes Auto
Memorial Day outing ends in a buggy overturn after a collision with a car. Walter Ulrich and Murphy suffer facial and limb cuts, while Powers and Kreene escape serious injury. All were taken to St Johnson's office for treatment before going home.
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Walter Ulrich
Ce Murphy
Bob Powers
J. L. Kreene
Ing
Powers
O'Neil
Ulrich
Murphy
St Johnson's
Record 500 Mile Sweepstakes Won In 6 21 6 By Joe Dawson
Joe Dawson's National won the International 500 Miles sweepstakes in 6:21:06 after Ralph DePalma led from the start with a Mercedes engine trouble. Teddy Tetslaff's Fiat finished second. Hughie Hughes' Mercer finished in fourth amid protests by Bruta over third place. Twenty four cars started and ten finished as dawn broke on Speedway Park.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Ralph DePalma
Mercedes
Joe Dawson
National
Teddy Tetslaff
Fiat
Bruta Company
Hughie Hughes
Mercer Care
Charles
Lexington
Harry Knight
Speedway Park
Horroun
Marmon
Mercer
Stutz
Mulford
Kile Know
Lozier
Bob Burman
Ghena
Eng
Wagner
Milholland to Practice Law After European Trip
New York reports that Inez Milholland will enter the legal profession upon returning from Europe. Her earnest study at New York Law University was rewarded as she passed the bar examination, signaling a new chapter in her public service and advocacy for women’s suffrage.
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New York
Inez Milholland
Ford
Europe
Misa Milholland
New York Law Universality
The
Law University
ACU
Roner
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Ul. S
Teddy
Clyde H. Tavenner
T, R
Goethe
Werther
Raph DePama
Teddy Tetziaff
Washington Herald
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