Two Convicts Escape From Fort Russell With Guard’s Guns
Two white and colored convicts, William HR Conklim and Clarence Garrett, escaped from the Fort Russell reservation while the sentry Private Doyle Jet Company of the Eleventh Infantry slept. They seized the sentry’s gun and ammunition and fled toward the city, prompting Doyle to seek police protection. Chief Smalley arrested Doyle for the lapse as Fort Russell authorities launched an inquiry.
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Fort, Russell
William
Conklim
White
Clarence Garrett
Doyle
Fort Russell
Smal- Leoratart
Smalley
Railroad Chief Claims 5 Percent Return Delayed
President Janes McCrea of the Pennsylvania railroad testified before the interstate commerce commission rate hearing that the railroad earned only a 5 percent return on actual money invested, while expenses rose 38 percent in ten years. He argued stockholders with fixed dividends deserve consideration, and noted a policy of investing one dollar in improvements for every dollar paid in dividends, though current conditions prevented this.
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Washington
Out
Janes McCrea
Pennsylvania Railroad
Interstate Commerce Commission
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Weather Outlook From Glowdy With Mild Temps Ahead
A brief local forecast notes a high of 76 degrees and a low near 46 with no precipitation. The midweek period shows a steady, mild pattern, with comfortable daytime warmth and cool nights.
New Republic of Portugal Recognized by Switzerland and Britain
Lisbon notes Switzerland has recognized the new republic and Britain will follow once the revolution is deemed finished. Front safes holding palace treasures are moved to the Bank of Portugal. A commission is named to inventory royal possessions and assess royal debts.
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Lisbon
Switzerland
Great Britain
Francis Villiers
Republic
Bank of
Portugal
Mexican brother of presidential candidate held on revolt plot
Gustavo Mudro, brother of a defeated Mexican presidential candidate, was arrested Monday with two companions on charges of trying to induce army officers to start a revolution. He was examined today behind closed doors by a Second District Court judge.
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Mexico City
Gustavo Mudro
Mexico
Seoul
Second District Court
Giant forest fire torches Colorado Mountain
Oct 12 Carter Lake Colorado reports Big Chief Mountain fire leaping to Sheep Mountain creating a gigantic torch. Firefighters from Denver struggle as flames cross a cleared area. No lives lost. timber damage reaches 150000 dollars. Moffat road corridor scorched. government supervision ongoing.
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Carter Lake
Colo
Big Chief Mountain
Sheep Mountain
Denyers
Moffat
Denver Claims Six Minute Kiss Record
A chaotic account from Denver credits May Buckley and Martin Sabine with a six minute kiss, eclipsing prior feats by Pauline Chise and Nichole Jervin Wood in New York. The tale pools mixed details, dates, and witnesses as the event spirals into sensational claim and disputed timing.
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Denver
Pauline Chise
Nichole Jervin Wood
New York
Thes Celthe
May Bunkley
Martin Sabine
May Buckley
Former Mayor Demonstrates Public Affection at Theatre
Rock Island report says former mayor and two year candidate for governor, in town for a performance, kissed chorus girl Mabel Morone in view of friends. He smiled, then signaled readiness for a return engagement as the show resumed.
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Moline, UL
Theorke Ve Wehington Melsaghiiis
Rock Inland
Gover
Dilmora
Moline
Mabel
Eborne
Mise Maijluma
Met
Vor
Rock Teland
Denver Judge Steele Dead After Illness at 68
Judge Steele died in Denver after a three week illness. Chief Justice of the Colorado Supreme Court since October, he previously served as district attorney and judge. Born in Chicago, he held numerous public offices and played a leading role in the state judiciary.
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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
Vice President Sherman and Senator Lorimer sat together at the Knixuis of Columbus banquet where Col Roosevelt refused to meet Lorimer. Judge Pele Grosscup urged enlarging democracy by limiting monopolies profits and reforming tariffs and corporations.
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Chicago
Sherman
Lorimer
Knixuis
Columbus
Hanquet
Col
Roosevelt
Pele
Grosscup
Congress
Provisions Guarded By Troops Shipped Into Paris
Paris reports provisions are being brought into the city from the New Coast via sea stations guarded by troops. The railroad strike has tied up northern and western lines, damaged rails, signals, and wires, while Premier Briand announced the strike is called during ongoing negotiations and promised prosecutions of instigators.
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France
Paris
Western
Seltie
iPremier
Remains of Edward Cromett Sent for Burial in Des Moines
The body of Edward Cromett who died in this city Tuesday will be sent today to his former home in Des Moines for burial. A relative will accompany the remains and the body will be escorted from the Early morgue to the train by members of the local Moose lodge, of which the deceased was a member.
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Iowa
Edward Cromett
Des Moines
Lyons
Order of Moose
Roosevelt Denounces Jackpot Scandal At Springfield
At a Knights of Columbus banquet in Peoria Roosevelt praised religious toleration and citizenship over worship, and lauded Catholic missions in Africa. In Springfield he attacked leaders linked to the Jackpot scandal, condemning any association with corrupt conduct.
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T. R
Peoria
Knights ‘of Columbus
Col
Roosevelt
America
Catholic Church
Africa
Springfield
Supreme Court hears Missouri two cent rate case
Washington October 12 The arguments in the case to decide the legality of the Missouri two cent passenger rate began in the Supreme Court today. The issues will affect legislation in all states including federal court jurisdiction over state laws. The federal courts had enjoined the enforcement of the two cent law.
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Supreme Court
Washington
Missouri
Judge Says Life Imprisonment Worse Than Hanging
Chicago judge declares life imprisonment for murder to be more terrible than death, sentencing Joseph Welcome for the March 19 1910 murder of Mrs. Mary McLean. The judge describes solitary confinement, endless years of pain, and the loss of freedom as ultimate punishment.
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Chicago
Marco Kavenaugh
Joseph Welcome
Mary McLean
Brown
McLean
Welcome
Kavanaugh Gal
R M H Taylor Attacks Sleeping Man In Sheep Camp
In Sheridan R M H Taylor a sheepherder from Bald Mountain camp attacked Burton while he slept using a Winchester. Burton collapsed and may die from the blows after returning to camp where he vomited and lost consciousness. Taylor, not a relative of R H Taylor, fled and is at large. R H Taylor rode 45 miles to warn the sheriff who moved to the scene.
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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 Back Democratic Ticket in Wyoming
Sheridan Wyoming October 12 Hayden M White will back Judge Joseph M Carey for governor and the entire Democratic state ticket. He will support the ticket through the Sheridan Voice and campaign on the stump in Johnson County to help the Democratic cause. The county favors Carey and the Democratic slate.
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Imois
Judge Carey
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