Mystery Man Found Dead in Dugout Near Water Ranch
Coroner and jurors concluded the man died by his own hand after a month of disappearance. The body, found in a dugout, showed no ID or belongings. the 28 to 30 year old male had neat clothing and no signs of robbery. An inquest set for morning will hear witnesses including Duryea and Garrett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tuttle
Chaffin
Apperson
Wair
Jim
Denver
Rhodes & Troxell
Troxell
Inuy
Chaflin
Duryea
Garrett
Missing man reported in local section unsettles residents
A cautious note indicates no witnesses recall seeing a man recently in the area, and inquiries will continue to clarify his identity and whereabouts.
Resort Plan Hints at Subrosa Transformation of Fair Grounds
Rumors say the fair grounds may be converted into a resort with a saloon dancing hall lake and small menagerie. Sundays would feature sporting events making the site an attractive destination.
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Sub Rosa
Denver
Notable wedding binds LaGrange merchants in elegant affair
Charles Badgett, a LaGrange merchant, married Miss Lizabeth Whitcomb at St. Mark's Episcopal Church with Rev. Geo C Rafter officiating. A reception followed at the Whitcomb home. They will reside in LaGrange and depart for Colorado. Attendants included Lisle Smith May Whitcomb Maud Horrie Tyrone Allen with A D Adamson as groomsman and ushers George Morgan Geo L Beard J B Batterby Lieut Durfee. Music by Bardsley and Prof. Pasmore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Badgett
LaGrange
Lizabeth Whitcomb
E. W. Whitcomb
St. Mark’s Episcopal Church
Geo. C. Rafter
Whitcomb
Lisle Smith
May Whitcomb
Maud Horrie
Tyrone Allen
A. D. Adamson
George Morgan
Geo. L. Beard
J. B. Battersby
Lieut. Durfee
Bardsley
St. Mark's
Prof
Pasmore
The Opera Give Charming Evening By Abbie Carrington
Abbie Carrington’s opera company impressed with merit over size as the prima donna will be backed by a nearly intact principal cast a full orchestra and large chorus next season. Her voice was clear sweet and powerful with clever acting Miss Babcock stood out. The cast pleased a small but select audience. Rose of Castile delighted with lively action and dainty scores and an intelligent libretto.
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Abbie Carrington
Miss Babcock
Bears Escape Cage At Capitol Avenue Residence
Big Bear a Loose. H P Hynds pair of silver tip bears escaped from their cage at Henry Schuldt's on Capitol avenue between Sixteenth and Seventeenth yesterday. The bears, now large and not gentle, showed no viciousness. Mrs Schuldt lured Queen with meat and sugar, then herded the mate inside. A crowd gathered but the animals were recaptured and caged before sale to a circus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. P. Hynds
Henry Schuldt
Capitol Avenue
Francis Murphy Attacks Prohibition During Chicago Stop
Francis Murphy and his wife paused in Chicago while en route to Spokane Falls. He denounced prohibition, arguing it harms temperance and is impractical, questioning why thieves and breath cannot be prohibited and urging persuasion instead.
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Francis Murphy
Spokane Falls
Chicago
Thrifty Cheyenne landlord saves tenant from danger
A Cheyenne man bought a Sixteenth Street cellar and leased a Chinese laundryman who used it as a cess pool. A health officer ordered repairs after warnings of disease. The landlord, noting the tenant pays promptly, decided to keep him to fill the cellar despite the risk.
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Sixteenth Street
Train wreck near York kills three on Burlington route
A Burlington and Missouri freight train plunged through a culvert near York after heavy rains. The engine sank into the creek, twenty three cars toppled over it, brakeman Delaney and engineer Moore were instantly killed, and fireman Bean fatally injured.
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Linco
New
York
Delaney
Moore
Bean
Jury Selection Proceeds Amid Prejudice Against Circumstantial Evidence
Eleven jurors for the Fillebrown trial are on probation with a twelfth held for questioning as the regular panel of twenty four is exhausted. Forty talesmen were summoned on open venire, seven examined, leaving thirty three candidates. Judge Davidson prosecutes with Gibson Clark. defense is Robert W. Breckens and Stoll. No peremptory challenges have been used. Sheriff Hugh Crymble arrives. the tramp with damaging admissions remains missing.
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Davidson
Gibson Clark
Robert W. Breckens
Stoll
Fillebrown
Hugh Crymble
Buena Vista
A Priest’s Guests Visit From Denver
Father Carmody hosts a Denver contingent including Father Carrigan of St Patrick’s, Father O’Ryan of the Cathedral, Mr John Wynn his wife and daughter. Miss Aurelia Wynn has just graduated from the Denver convent.
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Father Carmody
Denver
Father Carrigan
St. Patrick's
Father O'Ryan
The
Cathedral
John Wynn
Aurelia Wynn
Denver Couvenut
Heat wave hits Waterloo Louisiana crops praise
The Waterloo La report notes 92 degrees at 4 pm with hot winds and cloud cover. Leaves curl and grass scorches yet crops unlikely to suffer due to moist ground from recent rains. Corn grew three inches in a day as railroads consider double tracking to move crops nationwide.
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Denver
Sedalia
Waterloo
Moville Destroyed In Flood After Heavy Sioux City Storm
Late news from Moville reports the town wiped out by flooding with forty or fifty houses reduced to one standing. Residents saved some goods but are now camping in fields. The event follows a heavy storm impacting the Sioux City area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
Moville
Floyd River flood hits Sioux City area with 12 foot rise
A Floyd River flood from Iowa moved through Lomars and Merrill and reached Sioux City early today, lifting the river about twelve feet. About 150 valley houses are partially submerged forcing families to move to higher ground. Factories and mills in the suburbs close as no lives are reported. Moville crews report the town swept clean with every house affected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Sioux City
Floyd River
Lomars and
Merrill
Moville
Naval report from Iquique on Chilean conflict actions
Admiral McCann aboard the Baltimore reports from Iquique Chile dated May 25 that insurgent forces have dwindled to a few vessels and garrisons. Government torpedo cruisers Almirante Lynch and Almirante Condel and the Imperial keep insurgent vessels mobile while threatening nitrate ports. An explosion sank a revolutionary torpedo launch. Condel attacked Tantal burning government buildings. Cochrane Magelles and Amazonas sailed south to protect the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chili
Wastixeros
Navy Department
McCann
Baltimore
Iquique
North Provinces
Botham
Caldera
Cogeo
Huscar
Esmeralda
Almirante Cochrane
Valparaiso
Almirante Lynch
Almirante Condel
Imperial
Condel
Tantal
Cochrane
Magelles
Amazonas
Cornell Wins Close Varsity Race On Thames
In New Haven Conn on a three mile Thames course Cornell, Pennsylvania, and Columbia crews raced. Cornell won in 14:27, Pennsylvania second by four lengths, Columbia third five lengths behind, setting a new Cornell record of 14:27. Columbia faltered early while Cornell and Pennsylvania battled neck and neck into the final stretch. Cornell has now won thirteen straight races.
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New Lawnpay
Conn
Thames River
Cornell
University of Pennsylvania
Columbia University
Columbia
Pennsylvania
Corpell
Cornells
Beavers
Pennsylvanias
Honest Honest Man Admits Past Prison Time
An Italian immigrant in New York confesses to Col Weber that he lied about never having been jailed. He admits a ten year old fight led to two months imprisonment, and requests to stay in America. The official replies that he may proceed on grounds of excessive honesty.
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New York
Col. Weber
America
Quiet wedding ties Parnell to Mrs O Shea in secrecy
Lexpos reports that the marriage of Charles Stewart Parnell and Mrs. O Shea occurred at 10 a.m. with only two servants as witnesses. The registrar kept details private and a solitary phaeton carried the couple from Brighton toward Steyning. Mrs. O Shea drove to the registrar herself amid rain, while Parnell appeared cheerful yet watchful. A second ceremony in London was planned to satisfy Catholics.
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Lexpos
Parnell
Brighton
London
Walsingham Terrace
Mormon Church Leaders Define Political Stance on Utah Statehood
In Salt Lake City on June 25, President Woodruff and George Q. Cannon state that the People's party dissolved by its leaders, not church members. Church officers disavow control over members politics, oppose mixing church and state, and call for full party choice by voters. They pledge to uphold laws against polygamy and clarify personal positions on marriage practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soone
Salt Lake
Utah
People's (Mormon
Woodruff
George Q. Cannon
People’s Party
Census Agent Relieves Williams in Philadelphia Duty
Special agent Frank H. Williams replaces Thompson in charge of Philadelphia manufacturing statistics at the census office. Superintendent Porter intends to suspend Thompson from further duty amid allegations of unfair treatment and pressure for speed over accuracy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasniagos
Frank H. Williams
Philadelphia
Porter
Thompson
Chiat Thompson
Aspense
Counsel Benefit and Pretrial Appearances in District Court
Thieves were brought into district court for assignment of counsel. Four waived the right and Judge Rowan will defend the defendant. Salmon car burglars proceed to HW 5. Arne Strong and P. Gad Bryan with Gen. Danzleman will appear for the person who stole surgical instruments.
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Dudge Rowan
Arne Strong
P. Gad Bryan
Gen. Danzleman
New Corporations Formed in Rock Springs District
The Rock Springs Board of Trade has filed articles of incorporation to promote Sweetwater county resources, attract investment, develop lands, and support railway and irrigation projects. Trustees include Aug Kendall and P J Gorman among others. capital listed at 30000. A Platte Valley venture, Wendell Ditch, organized by C B Sterrett and partners, plans a ditch from Brush Creek with a 30000 capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Springs Board of Trade
Secretary of State
Sweetwater County
The
Aug. Kendall
P. J. Gorman
Thos, Sutton
Griff Edwards
Chas
HL. Bussey
A. Johnson
John Hartney
T. D. Ryan
W. H. O'Donnell
Storm in Nebraska Deluge Causes Widespread Damage
Reports from Nebraska describe a night of heavy rain and flooding across multiple counties. A Gunderson family home was struck by lightning and destroyed while occupants escaped unharmed. bridges washed out around York. towns including Fremont and Grand Island report extensive water damage and train delays. A 16 year old girl in Harrison drowned in a ravine during the floods.
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Omana
Bee
Nebraska
Washas
John Gunderson
Fremont
Elkhorn
Missouri Valley Road
York County
Harrison
John Johnson
Kearney
Grand Island
Family Feud Ends in Fatal Wounds Near Cochrane Tennessee
A Sunday clash between Farmer and Taylor families led to warrants and a trial. After a settlement, Nan Nix and John Taylor exchanged sharp words, sparking a riot with rocks knives stocks and pistols. John Taylor, Tom Taylor and Erie Taylor were fatally wounded. Nan Nix and A J McConnell J Z Lartor were seriously hurt, Nora Alexander injured.
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Lewisavre
Tenn
Farmer
Taylor
Cochrane
John Taylor
Old Man Nix
Nan Nix
Fount McConnell
J. T. Largen
D. Thrasher
Walter Alexander
Jim Taylor
John
Bud
Brie
Nix
Tom Taylor
Erie Taylor
A. J. McConnell
J. Z. Lartor
Nora Alexander
Storme in Kansas Delays Rail Traffic and Crops
A heavy rainstorm drenched the area this morning, flooding tracks along the Santa Fe and Kansas Pacific between here and Lawrence and delaying westbound service. Washouts occurred at Williams Town while crop damage is feared on Union Pacific and Sature lines as crews assess repairs after June 25 storm.
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Torena
Santa Fe
Kansas Pacific
Lawrence
Williamstown
Union Pacific
Brutal fight ends in brutal disqualification in West Coal
In a ten round bare knuckle match early yesterday in West Coal township Patrick Ryan and James Levitt fought after friends at a pirate form. The bout ended with severe injuries and the crowd saw Ryan disqualified as Levitt reportedly struck with a jaw fracture and nicked skin.
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Srawenes
Padune
Tornage
West Coal Township
Patrick Ryan
James Levitt
Clare
Tiyai
Naihie Ta Mtu
Ryan Olf
Sugar price rise denied by company official
New York June 2. In response to a one cent per pound advance in raw sugar prices Treasurer Rvathin of Phovanever Sugar Refining company says the rise was not unexpected as demand is higher this season. He denies rumors that the sugar trust controls most of the crop and is forcing the price up.
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Dater Ranch
Chas. A. Badgette
the Opera
Tue
O'Shea
Board of Trade
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