Roosevelt challenged to a duel by Ida Von Claussman
An 1890s Saratoga note reports Ida Von Claussman challenging Theodore Roosevelt to a duel via messenger. The letter accuses him of anti Sherman law activity and promises a thrashing, claiming to be capable with fists and exotic “scientific fists” in a public challenge to defend justice.
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Saratoga
Roosevelt
Ida von Claussman
von Claussen
Theodore Roosévelt
Baratoga
Heirship Sparks Across Europe for $35 Million Legacy
Two poor families in Kalish Poland and Prague gain claims to a vast fortune from Alfred Leg. Leg died in New York without a will leaving about $35.9 million. Administrators in London and New York hunt heirs, tracing Lon dis and Dardy connections to Isaac Grotcenstein who once ran a London beer stop.
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Vienna
Kalish
Poland
Prague
Alfred Leg
New York
Londo
Dardy
America
Dr. Smith
London
Temnykieff
Speaker Favors State Rights at Irrigation Congress
Pueblo hears Frank C. Goudy of Denver urge larger state and private holdings in irrigation. He cites private capital reclaiming more land than federal efforts and criticizes the federal reclamation service for hindering private enterprise. Colorado division on policy noted as delegates push states’ rights amid rising nationalist sentiment. William E. Smythe, famed irrigation advocate, spoke on the congress’s aims.
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Pueblo
Eighteenth
Irrigation Congress
Frank C. Goudy
Denver
Goudy
Onhder
Federal Reclamation Service
Colorado
Rangers
Forest Service
BB. Rustow
Texas
William E. Smythe
San Diego
California
Spirit Letters in Court in Will Contest in Brooklyn
In Brooklyn Surrogate Ketchen heard Mrs. Mabelle Thompson contest the 2 million dollar will of her husband Robert Thompson. Frederick W. Sparks argued that alleged spirit letters from Thompson’s deceased wife were manufactured by relatives to disrupt the marriage. A scrapbook labeled Letters and Communications From Spirit Land was presented as evidence, said to be delivered by Mrs. Funk, a granddaughter and beneficiary under the will.
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New York
Ketcham
Brooklyn
Mabelle Thompson
Robert Thompson
Mre. Thompson
Frederick W. Sparks
Thompson
Frank Funk
Sparks
Spirit Land
After Music Teacher But Finds a Husband
In Denver Corina Pauline Steege aged 16 married Herbert Cole aged 19 after meeting over music. They connected after moving from Harrisburg with her mother Mrs H Steege and wed within two weeks. Pauline is a musician. Herbert works as an elevator pilot in the First National Bank building and plans orchestra work.
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Denver
Corina Pauline Stoege
Herbert
Cole
Pantine
Herbert Cole
First National Bank
Pauline
Ex-con Harry Sheldon Arrested in Denver Train Robbery Plot
Harry H. Sheldon 31, released a week earlier from Wyoming state prison where he served two years for highway robbery, was arrested by Patrolman George Malone in Denver after plans surfaced to rob a Pullman car on a late outbound train. He is held in solitary, with a double-barrel and revolver seized. Witnesses say Sheldon recruited a man and bought bandanas and a shotgun, but he claims motives were not robbery, and admits buying items for his own use. He is a railroad brakeman with letters from his mother seeking his return.
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Denver
Wyoming State Penitentiary
Harry H. Sheldon
George Malone
Sheldon
B. Kline
Market Street
Kline
Wyoming Penitentiary
Sheridan
Wyo
Count Grove
Kan
Widow Wins Unique Case in Washington
In a rare ruling the superintendent of Skokomish Indians faced a question of whether a widow should pay a debt contracted by her husband to buy her as his wife. Assistant Commissioner Abbott uncovered the case during a tour, revealing a singular incident in Indian official records.
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Washington
Masked Robbers Loot Mail Clerks Near Avondale
Two masked men held up inbound Southern Pacific mail clerks on a train crossing the Mississippi at Avondale around 10:15 p m and escaped with registered mail packages. Reports say gold bullion and silver coins were included, with total theft value estimated above $30 000.
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New Orleans
United States
Southern Pacific
Avondale
Mississippi River
Waoka
Mayor Gaynor Would Decline Democratic Nomination
In Rochester on September 27 James Creelman published Mayor Gaynor’s letter declaring that he would decline the Democratic nomination if offered. The letter is described as shifting the political map and lifting the candidates, with seven others now in the field as the race heats up.
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Rochester
James Creelman
New York
Gaynor
Encounters and kills three Lange rattlers near Cheyenne
Robert Thomas, son of Charles Thomas, encountered three large rattlers five miles from Cheyenne Sunday and killed all of the serpents. One snake measured six feet in length with twelve rattles. Thomas removed the skins and will have a belt made from them.
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Robert Thomas
Charles 8
Thomas
Cheyenne Sunday
Homas
Democratic Headquarters Opened in OM by Renner
John W. Osborne and G. Blog Wyne opened the Democratic state headquarters in OM at the corner of Foreloath and Tuphol avenues. The event marks a formal party display and office setup for campaign activities.
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Democratic
Renner
John W. Osborne
G. Blog
Yyne
Daring Aviator Chavez Dies After Alpine Flight
Domodossola Italy Sept 27 George Chavez the Peruvian aviator who first flew over the Alps in an airplane died in a local hospital at 2 20 pm from injuries suffered when his Bleriot crashed just after completing the perilous leg of the journey His fiancee from Paris was at his bedside Chavez death follows news that the Italian Aero society contest committee will pay 12600 of the 20000 prize for a flight from Brigue Switzerland to Milan Italy
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Chavez
Italian Aero Society
Brigne
Switzerland
Milan
Italy
Earthquakes Empty Territory From Flagstaff To Grand Canyon
Terrified residents flee as tremors grow stronger ending in collapsed houses. Indians retreat from homes as the Colorado Grand Canyon region is depopulated tonight amid increasing earthquake violence.
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Flagstaff
Aris
Grand Canyon
Colorado
CNIL Civil Service Examinations Announced for Cheyenne Post
Examinations listed by the civil service commission to be held at the Cheyenne post office include October 11 for Wireless Telegraph Operators at 1200 dollars and engineer roles, October 24 for a Law Examiner at the Bureau of Mines with a salary up to 45600, and November 2 for a Meat Inspector in the Department of Agriculture with a 7000–8000 range per year.
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Civil Service Commission
Cheyenne Post Office
Bureau of Mines
Department of Agriculture
Ed Francis Named Postmaster at Silver Crown
A government post office opened at Silver Crown eighteen miles northwest of Cheyenne and ranchman Ed Francis was appointed postmaster, marking a new local government facility and leadership.
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Francis
Silver
Silver Crown
Cheyenne
Ed. Francis
Doctor Tries to death by own action in Denver office
Temporarily demented, Dr. H. A. Ward attempted to shoot himself after worry over a ligation involving his 32 year old ward Dorothy Carroll. The bullet deflected and struck the wall. Ward was taken to hospital for watchful care. Police prevented further attempts and he is expected to recover.
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Denver
Dorothy Carroll
H. A. Ward
Denver Medical Institute
Ir. Ward
Hifteenth Street
James Davis
Min Kate P. Young
Dorothy Car
Roosevelt Wins Temporary Chair at Republican Convention
Colonel Roosevelt defeats Vice President Sherman by a wide margin to chair the state Republican convention. He praises Taft, condemns party bosses, and outlines committee appointments as the old guard battles the insurgents in a tense session.
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Sherman
Baratoga
Roosevelt
Old Guard
Troy
Chalman
Cologiesa
Taft
Conl. Roosevelt
Cornelus V. Collins
Timoeths L. Woodruff
Abraham Gruber
New York
Conservation clash at American mining congress in Los Angeles
In Los Angeles on September 27 anti conservationists attacked land withdrawal plans in speeches and resolutions at the American mining congress. They urged debarment of forestry bureaus from opposing mining, while pro free entry resolutions were promised for submission to Congress. Secretary Ballhager sent a letter read aloud, lamenting his absence and reviewing 1909 recommendations on fuel, mineral lands, timber and water rights.
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Los Angeles
American Mining Congress
Forestry
Smith
Caliifornia
Ballhager
Congress
Une
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MITS
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Alps
Arizona
CNIL
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