Tragedies Across Cities Include Fatalities and Suicides
A roundup of deadly and near fatal incidents spans San Francisco Cleveland and Denver. City Architect James J. Fisher died instantly in a crash in San Francisco while L F Stradling died from injuries and three others were injured. In Chicago Rev Arthur Wilde Lyttle of Evanston ill and despondent after his wife’s illness. In Cleveland James Payne a former trainer and athlete shot himself after a marital dispute. In Denver Mildred Lowe, 17, collapsed unconscious outside a residence and was treated after police found her.
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San Francisco
James J. Fisher
L. F. Stradling
Chicago
Arthur Wilde Lyttle
St. Mark's Episcopal Church
Evanston
Ill
Milwaukee
Cleveland
James Payne
Denver
Mildred Lowe
Clarkson Street
David Faganbaum
Wiliam Yantis
Curtis
Oklahowa City
Ackley
Teen Confesses Theft in Court to $500 Stolen
New York Sept 19 Charles G Mayer 17 of Denver confessed to magistrate Corrigan that he stole $500 and surrendered to authorities. The confession after questioning followed the theft incident. Mayer stated he wished to repent and face consequences for the act.
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New York
Charles G. Mayer
Denver
Corrigan
Bank clerk Mayer returns to face theft and seek forgiveness
Mayer, once clerk at Hotel Victoria, admitted stealing funds left in the hotel safe and fled to Youngstown Allegheny and Pittsburg. After viewing a film about a repentant clerk and his mother, he decided to surrender, plead guilty, and accept punishment to begin anew.
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Mayer
Victoria
P. F. Brown
Guld Be
Angus Gordon
Youngstown
Allegheny
Pittsburg
Denver
New York
Teara
Riot at church festival leaves two dying and many injured
At St Pauls Methodist church in Laurel Delaware a festival riot left John Williams 56 dying and Roland Stockley 17 dying of wounds. Dozens were injured by knives and blackjacks as mobs from Salem and Hearns Cross Roads clashed. Authorities foresee mass arrests as state troops step in to quell the feud.
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Luke Williams
George Bacon
John Oliphant
A. Bacon
St Paul's Methodist’ Episcopal Church
Williama
Stockley
Williadie
Salem
Stockleys
Hearns Cross Roads
Williamses
Telegraphic Briefs roundup from Western states
Telegraphic briefs from multiple cities report a range of local stories. Arraignment and bond set for Charles and Rosina Georgis in Colorado on a buried infant case. Rio Grande smelter to reopen in Socorro with about 400 jobs. placer ground claims near Nogales. alfalfa meal mill construction in Rapid City with expected stockman demand. large bequest of one million dollars to Mrs. Ray from Elwood estate. Oklahoma banks show declines in condition as of Sept 1 1910. masked bandit robs Lakeside School in Bureau. Eleanor Rankin delinquency case in Trinidad with placement in state home. and a fraud suit reaction in Webb City with lightning strike evidence.
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Rapid City
Omaha
South Dakota
Trinidad
Colo
Eleanor Rankin
Starkville
Noted Outlaw Linked to Kidnapping and Bigamy Charge
Police say a suspect identified as alias F is in Tecumseh Oklahoma facing a charge of kidnapping a 17 year old girl and bigamy after a fusillade incident. The narrative recalls a prior escape and betrayal by the outlaw Bob Dalton, connected to a 1908 Kansas event.
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Golo
Tecummah
Okla
Bob Dalton
Walfeyvilly
Kana
Vote corruption testimony in Lorimer case reported
State Senator D T Holistin testified he received 2500 dollars after voting for Lorimer and claimed the sum was paid for his vote. He said he told State Senator Broderick before Latimer's election that he would vote for Lorimer and Broderick mentioned 2500 dollars, with no further comment from Broderick.
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Chicago
D. T. Holistin
Lorimer
Broderick
Reading Circle Books for 1911 in November Exam
The State Board of Examiners announced that the Reading Circle Books for 1911 will be in the November examination. Mamie B. Hepferon, County Superintendent, notes the schedule.
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State Board of Examiners Ek
Reading Circle
Frederick Funston Leaves Hotel Over Uniform Incident
Fort Leavenworth Kan September 29 Gen Frederick Funston explains he left the Hotel Palmore after two hours and paying his bill citing uniforms worn by bellboys as the reason. He regrets making the incident public but says he was justified and had been friendly with hotel staff.
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Fort Leavenworth
Kan
Frederick Funston
Palmore
Kansas Cie
United States Army
Uniform Pride and Military Attire Change Called Natural
A historical note argues officers should retain pride in their uniforms and reveal them when appropriate, asserting it is natural for army leaders to show their attire rather than conceal it.
Widow of Late Robert Collier in Cheyenne
Mrs. Robert Collier widow of the late Collier’s Weekly publisher traveled from the east with her daughter in law Mrs. P. BF. Collier Mrs. A. Henderson and Miss Boyd, stopping at the Inter Ocean for a rest before continuing west.
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Robert Collier
Cheyenne
Collier's Weekly
P, BF. Collier
A. Henderson
Indians Bid Farewell to Cheyenne Team in Denver Series
Manager Irn Bidwell leads the Cheyenne Indians and a strong squad to Denver for a three game Inter Mountain series against the Trinidad Miners. The opener is tomorrow afternoon with a Sunday double header to follow.
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Irn Bidwell
Nall
Cheyenne ‘Indians
Denver
Trinidad Miners
Cheyenne Team Settles Schedule Before New Mexico Trip
At Broadway park in Cheyenne a schedule note shows The Union Pacific Railroad company offering a four dollar round trip fare for fans to travel with the team. Cheyenne will host several New Mexico rivals in late fall before disbanding after the New Mexico games, with each player returning home after the season.
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Broadway Park
P. A
Union Pavitic’ Railroad Con
Pany
Denvers
Cheyenne
Renee
Indiana
Potaiverderuns
Thes
New Mexico Tean
Sendonca
New Mexico
Palace Pharmacy Syrup of White Pine Cough Remedy
A historical notice promotes Syrup of White Pine with IT as a known remedy for coughs and colds offered by The Palace Pharmacy.
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Delaware
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G. S. Oliver
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N.M
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de Kalb
Ray
Iubrie
Talo
Sterling
Lil
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Bureau
Terrori
Mit
Millie Myers
Webb City
J. W. Ayler
Texans
Jedee
Sherman Co
Oderlek
Dedeter
Mamie B. Hefperon
Bellroys
Fnomelieg
Sheraian Co
Othis
Texas
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Trans-Missouri
Oxford Silver Plate Co
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