Two Convicts Escape From Fort Russell in Sleep Guard Incident
Two military convicts William H R Conklin and Clarence Garrett escaped from Fort Russell after a sentry, Private Doyle, fell asleep on duty and did not report the break. The men seized his gun and ammunition and fled the reservation prompting the arrest of the sentry and an inquiry by Fort Russell authorities.
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Fort, Russell
William
Conklim
White
Clarence Garrett
Doyle
Fort Russell
Smal- Leoratart
Smalley
Railroad President Claims 5 Percent Return
President Janes McCrea of the Pennsylvania Railroad testified before the interstate commerce commission rate hearing asserting the company earned only five percent on actual money invested while expenses rose 38 percent in ten years. He argued stockholders receiving the same dividends as a decade ago deserve consideration alongside shippers and noted the policy to spend one dollar on improvements for each dollar paid in dividends could not continue under current conditions.
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Washington
Out
Janes McCrea
Pennsylvania Railroad
Interstate Commerce Commission
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Local Weather Forecast Summary
Glowdy dad cooler Thareday and Friday fair with yesterday’s weather. Maximum 76 degrees, minimum 46 degrees, no precipitation noted.
New Republic of Portugal Recognized by Switzerland and Britain
Lisbon notes Switzerland has recognized the new republic and Britain will recognize it once the revolution is ended. Front safes containing valuables from the Quelan Convent have been moved to the Bank of Portugal. A commission will inventory the palace contents and assess what belongs to the king and his debts.
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Lisbon
Switzerland
Great Britain
Francis Villiers
Republic
Bank of
Portugal
Mexican protest arrest rocks capital in security crackdown
Mexico City report says Gustavo Mudro, brother of a defeated presidential candidate, was arrested Monday with two companions on charges of urging army officers to start a revolution. He appeared today before a judge of the Second District Court behind closed doors.
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Mexico City
Gustavo Mudro
Mexico
Seoul
Second District Court
Forest Fire Engulfs Colorado Mountain In Flaming Torch
Colorado reports indicate Big Chief mountain fires jumped to Sheep mountain turning into a gigantic torch. Denyer crews sent from Denver found efforts insufficient as fire crossed a cleared area. No lives lost. timber losses reach about 150000. Fire sweeps a 196 mile arc near Carter Lake with charred timber and blackened rocks along the Moffat road. Authorities order reinforcements as the blaze expands.
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Carter Lake
Colo
Big Chief Mountain
Sheep Mountain
Denyers
Moffat
Denver Sets Six Minute Kiss Record Despite New York Claims
Denver reports a six minute kiss record with May Buckley and Martin Sabine in a tangled skit that featured Pauline Chase and Nicky Wood. The New York claim centers on a three minute forty second kiss by Chase and Wood as the steamship approached port.
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Denver
Pauline Chise
Nichole Jervin Wood
New York
Thes Celthe
May Bunkley
Martin Sabine
May Buckley
Former Mayor Makes Splash At Theater Kiss Scandal
Former Rock Island mayor and earlier gubernatorial candidate is reported to have embraced chorus girl Mabel in view of a crowded Moline theater audience. He displayed bold praise and signaled a return engagement as the chorus concluded.
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Moline, UL
Theorke Ve Wehington Melsaghiiis
Rock Inland
Gover
Dilmora
Moline
Mabel
Eborne
Mise Maijluma
Met
Vor
Rock Teland
Judge Steele Dead After Illness in Denver
The Colorado Supreme Court chief justice, Robert Wilbur Steele, died at 68 after a three week illness. Born in Chicago, he served as district attorney and judge, rising to the high court in 1907 amid a long career in public service.
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Colorado Supreme Court
Denver
Reobert Wilbur
Colorado” Supremeourt
Stelen
Cupremey
Chige T
Amd
Goah Howe
Elena
Beth
Lorimer and Vice President at Banquet
Chicago report notes Vice President Sherman and Senator Lorimer seated together at the Knights of Columbus banquet. Col. Roosevelt reportedly declined to meet Lorimer. Judge Pele Grosscup urged widening democracy by limiting corporate profits and urging fair tariff reform after a careful inquiry and corporate reconstruction to serve the people.
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Chicago
Sherman
Lorimer
Knixuis
Columbus
Hanquet
Col
Roosevelt
Pele
Grosscup
Congress
Provisions Guarded By Troops Shipped Into Paris
Paris reports troops guard shipments of provisions into the city as rail strikes tie up northern and western lines. Premier Briand declares the strike called during ongoing negotiations over allowances and vows prosecution of instigators.
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France
Paris
Western
Seltie
iPremier
Remains of Edward Cromett Sent to Iowa for Burial
The body of Edward Cromett, who died in this city Tuesday, will be sent today to Des Moines for burial. Lyons, a relative, will accompany the remains as they are escorted from the Early morgue to the train by members of the local Moose Lodge, of which Cromett was a member.
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Iowa
Edward Cromett
Des Moines
Lyons
Order of Moose
Roosevelt condemns Jackpot scandal in Springfield remarks
At a Knights of Columbus banquet in Peoria Roosevelt praises religious toleration in America and condemns the Jackpot scandal in Springfield, stating no man is worth his salt if involved with those tainted by the affair. He commends Catholic missions in Africa and speaks on citizenship over creed.
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T. R
Peoria
Knights ‘of Columbus
Col
Roosevelt
America
Catholic Church
Africa
Springfield
Supreme Court Starts Hearings On Missouri Two Cent Rate
Arguments opened in the Supreme Court over the Missouri two cent passenger rate. The case centers on state legality and federal court jurisdiction over state law, with prior federal injunction affecting enforcement of the two cent rate. The ruling will influence legislation in all states.
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Supreme Court
Washington
Missouri
Life Imprisonment Deemed Worse Than Hanging by Judge
Chicago judge Marco Kavenaugh declared life imprisonment a more terrible punishment than death for murder. Joseph Welcome was sentenced after pleading guilty to killing Mrs. Mary McLean on March 19, 1910, forcing her into a "white slave" life and shooting her when she resisted. The judge described life in prison as a perpetual, irremediable horror far beyond execution.
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Chicago
Marco Kavenaugh
Joseph Welcome
Mary McLean
Brown
McLean
Welcome
Kavanaugh Gal
Dastardly Sleep Attack Near Bald Mountain
Sheridan reports a sheepherder Burt Taylor allegedly crept on sleeping Burton Barton with a Winchester, delivering three crushing blows then fleeing. Barton, gravely wounded, crawled to camp and may die tonight. Sheriff Bonefield pursuing leads as Burton’s ally R H Taylor rode 45 miles to summon help.
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Sheridan
Wyo
R. MH. Taylor
Robert Bell
Bald Mountain
Wil Barton
Burt ‘Taylor
Winchester
Burton
Burt Taylor
Rt. H. Taylor
R. H. Taylor
Dayton
Bonefield
Taylor
White to Support Democratic Ticket In Sheridan
Hayden M. White will back Governor candidate Joseph M. Carey and the Democratic state ticket. He will publish in the Sheridan Voice tomorrow and campaign in Johnson County to boost Democracy, asserting Carey leads the county.
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Johnson County
Imois
Judge Carey
Girl Identifies Negro Behind Foiled Attack Near Fountain
Colorado Springs reports Stella Beggs identifies a young Black man as the assailant who attempted to assault her near Fountain. A posse surrounded the suspect, captured him six miles south of Fountain early this morning, and brought him to Fountain for identification by Miss Beggs, who described the attack and the choking hazard she endured.
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Colorado Springs
Colo
Rapchoen
Waa
Pountein
Mads Station
Stella Beggs
G. W. Pegga
Fountain
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