Insane Denver Family Committed to County Hospital
A mother Bridget Murray and her two sons Joseph and Stephen Murray were taken by ambulance to the county hospital insane ward in Denver. They had worked at Fort Logan in rifle target pits, and years of stress and sleepless nights amid fear for the mother’s safety drove their mental collapse.
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Denver
Sgns
United States
Fort Logan
Bridget Murfer
Joseph Murray
Sara End
MD Oe Murray
Stephen Murray
Hote
Thomas Murray
Josaph
Stephen
Roosevelt boldly challenges enemies in open fight
In Syracuse on September 17, Roosevelt urged opponents of his political views to come out in the open and fight if they dared. He praised Taft’s public service and defended recent Supreme Court decisions, while Timothy L. Woodruff, GOP state chairman and Roosevelt opponent, met him and dined. The two sides greeted each other with good humor.
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Syracuse
Denver
Timothy L. Woodruff
Republican State Committee
Roosevelt
Millionaire Candy Man Arrested for Smuggling in New York
Authorities arrested the prominent Morgenthau, described as a millionaire candy man and rector, on charges of smuggling jewels into the United States. A federal grand jury investigation led to the seizure by customs officials. If indicted, he faces up to two years in prison and a $5,000 fine.
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New York
I-Bept
Kte
Mengel Morgenthau
Federal Grand Jury
United Sealed
Gilchrist
Phapmat
Smythe
Miner Saves Injured Wife From Wolves After Mine Accident
New York dispatch recalls James McPowell a Canadian prospector who earlier shot his wife to spare her a worse death after a mule plunge on Castle Mountain in 1806 dying 2,000 feet below. The 58 year old lives in the Bronx with haunted nerves and memories of that nightmarish tragedy.
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New York
James McPowell
Canadian Northwest
Miles
McDowell
Bronx
Axoreidé
Fanny Crawford
Alberta
Fler
California
Canada
Fanny
Oly
Riley
Castle Mountain
Cascade Range
Calgary
Mrs Hyde Very Ill Amid Murder Case Rumors
Kansas City report says Mrs. Hyde is gravely ill under care of Dr B Clarke Myde whose husband awaits life imprisonment for murder of Cal Thomas H M Swope. She may die soon and asks marshal to permit her husband to visit. delirious she calls for Clark. Marshal undecided on request.
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Kansas City
B Clarke Myde
Cal
Thomas HM. Swope
Woman Destitute After Husband Leaves for Work
Denver reports a postman delivering a letter to Mrs. Augustus Mathis in a 2140 Champa Street room, where she wept as she read. Neighbors note she has been destitute for weeks while her husband, nearly unemployed, sought work elsewhere.
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Denver
Champa’ Street
Augustus Mathis
Baby incubator show deaths prompt police action
Louisville reports the baby incubator demonstration linked to a slave sale was halted by police after infant deaths. A Chicago physician and Dr. Moyer blamed starvation and improper care. a two week old girl, one boy and another girl died from inanition and exhaustion during transport.
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Louisville
Chicago
Charities
Pitteburk
Hh. J. Moyer
Douglas Snyder
Peraethene
Snyder
New Orleans Population Figures Released
Washington reports New Orleans population at 339,075, up 51,971 since 1900, an 18.1 percent rise from 237,104. The figure reflects current census data as of September.
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New Orleans
Washington
New Orléans
Chicago Population Figures Announced
Washington reports Chicago’s population at 2,185,783, up 486,798 or seven percent since 1900. The data reflects the city’s rapid growth and demographic change.
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Washington
Chicago
Surrenders in death case tied to Kansas student
Karl M. Bickel, 22, a divinity student from Kansas City, turned himself in after a warrant was issued in Johnson County, Kansas, for involvement in the death of Miss Frances Peters. Peters, 20, died after mercurial poisoning following an Aug 31 trip with Bickel to Olathe and a hotel stay, with Peters leaving a dying affidavit naming him. Peters was reportedly engaged to John J. Lewie, an life insurance solicitor.
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Kansas City
Karl M. Bickel
Johnson County
Kan
Frances Peters
Bickel
William Jewell College
Joseph ‘Taghart
Olathe
Gertrude Gerway
Fairmount Park
Park
Feranchs Peters
J. A. Lamb
John J. Lewie
Lfe
I'd Have Signed Away My Soul for Her Says Chanter
New York reporters recount the tale of Robert Winthrop Chanter and Lina Cavalier amid a prenuptial paper dispute. The Astor-Chanler family reportedly offered $20 000 to cash and an annuity of $5 000 to settle the matter.
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Chanter
New York
Robert Winthrop Chanter
Lina Cavalier
New York Roglater
Dutchess
Astor-Chanler Family
Mule
John Jacob
Chanier
Thes
Amooth
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Mrs. Hyde
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Kentucky Fair
Monarch
Monarely
Cheyenne Lodge No. 2
Carnyville
C. B. Seymour
Sheridan
Grand Lodge
Dodge
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