Capture of John Wolff After Sheriff Summers Murder in Madison Valley
Word reached Virginia City Montana at 3 PM that John Wolff, accused of killing Sheriff Summers near Ernie, was captured by a Madison County posse of about 30 prominent residents after a long pursuit through the Upper Madison valley. Wolff surrendered when surrounded, and a tense mood prevailed as crowds urged swift justice amid warnings of possible lynching.
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Summers
Madison
Virginia City
Mont
John Wolff
Ernie
Madison Valley
Madison County
Wolff
Death Wolff
Old Alder Gulch
Woilf
Rich haul by robbers at Peoria revenue office
The Peoria Internal Revenue collector’s office in the Fifth District was robbed overnight. A large quantity of War revenue stamps was taken after burglars bored through the vault. authorities estimate losses from government stamps could reach up to 100000 dollars, with additional cash and negotiable papers missing from other department employees. Auditors will inventory the contents Monday.
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Peoria
Collector of Internal Revenue
Mlindis
Came
Marshall
Col Jetoe Doughy
Flynn
J. E. Thompkins
Six Hour Work Day Rule Passed In Philippines
Manila January 26 the Philippine communications commission acts bar any person in arms against the U a authority or aiding insurrectionists from holding office next March. A companion bill limits civil service hours to six daily with free transport for American staff from San Francisco and half pay starting on embarkation. Gen Funston reports thirty men near San Isidro killed five insurgents then engaged thirty under Tagunton. Ta gunton killed while escaping. Other items list Idaho Nettleton Nampa and Silver City Montana Grave Lamont Dillon.
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Manila
San Francisco
Funston
San Isidro
Tagunton
Creek uprising rumors ease as troops deploy in Indian territory
Kansas City dispatch reports from Muskogee that unrest among Creeks is overstated. The Snake band is organized but unlikely to rise. U S troops at Henrietta are expected to deter trouble. Marshal Bennett plans twenty deputies to support soldiers, asserting Snake lacks authority to enact Creek laws and urging adherence to U S law.
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Kansas City
The
Star
Muskogee
United States
Henrietta
Crazy Snake
Washington
Wm. A. Jones
Mo. Jones
Shake
Jones
Leo BR. Bennett
Department
Bennett
Herletta
Snake
Marshal Bennett
J. B. Shhoenfeldt
J. W. Sevely
Interior Department
Fire drill saves 150 pupils at Kensington school
Chicago report says thorough fire department training saved the lives of 150 pupils at the St. Louis French Parochial school in Kensington. Fire started on the upper floor during lessons. the inner stairway was cut off, and flames blinded the exit. Pupils followed the drill, were led to an outside stairway, and fled to safety as the school house burned completely. Father Bourassa alerted teachers who then organized the evacuation.
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Chicago
St. Louis
Kensington
Miner Sir Martin Predicts Vast South American Mineral Wealth
New York January 26 Sir Martin n Wily explorer after 19 years in science says his South American work may end his career as an explorer. He plans to fund future expeditions, noting vast mineral riches east of the Andes and questioning cautious capital interest for now. He cites gold silver copper tin and other metals in enormous quantities, potential future productivity surpassing Transvaal or Klondike.
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New York
Martin N- Wily
Fitz Avenue Hotel
South America
Martin
Sir Martin
South Ameria
Respi
Lew
Transvaal
Klondike
Fire to conceal murder at Rio Grande depot
Colorado Springs dispatch reports the Rio Grande freight depot burned early today after watchman J. C. Wells was found dead in a pool of blood with a revolver nearby. Police suspect burglars killed Wells and then set the building on fire. Loss to the depot is about 5000 dollars with substantial freight damaged.
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Colorado Springs
Col
Rio Grande
J. C. Wells
Lumber for Manila bids opened in Seattle
Birds for three million feet of lumber to Manila were opened today at the quartermaster's office in Seattle. Bids submitted yesterday came from Tacoma Mill Co, Union Lumber Co of Tacoma, Lewis & Crane of Seattle, Stetson & Port Mill Co, Kerry Mill Co of Seattle, Derickson & Co of Tacoma, West Side Mill Co of Olympia, St Paul & Tacoma Lumber Co of Tacoma, and Puget Sound Lumber Co of Port Gamble.
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Seattle
Manila
Quartermaster’s
Washington
Tacoma Mill Company
Union Lumber Company
Tacoma
Lewis & Crane
Stetson & Port Mill Company
Kerry Mill Company
Derickson & Co
Weat Side Mill Company
Olympi
St. Paul & Tacoma Lumber Company
Puget Sound Lumber Company
Port Gamble
Lincoln sheriff demands militia from Governor Barnes
Wichita Kansas January reports Sheriff Tugh lan of Lincoln county requests Governor Barnes to send a company of militia amid unresolved fears of imminent danger. Barnes hesitates, unsure there is immediate threat.
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Wichita
Kan
Tughlan
Lincoln County
Barnes
Great Smash of Crockery in Chicago Fire Losses
Fire destroyed Pitkin Brooks crockery firm at State and Lake streets in Chicago. Losses estimated between 350000 and 500000 dollars with 56000 on the Wilding. Five floors filled with broken porcelain and a 10000 dollar collection of rare stamps. Fire started in basement working room, possibly from crossed electrical wires. Several firemen narrowly escaped injury from falling timbers and glass.
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Chicago
Pitkin & Iocks
State and
Lake Streets
Memjus
China
Tuttle & Bailey Sanufacturing Company
Globe Licht Aml Heat Company
Piskiy & Brooks
Silver Dollar of Our Daddies Debate Special Order
Washington January 26 The House coin bill sponsors seek to place a measure on the floor as a special order with two days for debate. The resolution goes to the Rules Committee to decide if it should advance to the front, as supporters push sentiment to reassure Senator Henderson that the effort will not fail.
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Washington
South~ Ward
House Committee On Coinfee
Hill
Overstreet Silver Bill Advances In House Banking Panel
Washington June 26 The house committee on banking and currency votes 6 to 4 to report the Overstreet silver bill preserving the silver dollar parity with gold. The secretary of the treasury would exchange gold for standard silver dollars on demand under fifty dollars and use reserve gold to maintain parity. A second bill differs by converting silver dollars to smaller coin. The report notes two related measures and indicates a dissenting minority report will be issued.
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Washington
House Committee On Banking and Cuerency
Deiggs
Thayer
Mass
Secretary of the Treasury
United States
Starlard Tives
Dallas
Treasury
Mo Iverstreet
Pennsylvania crew travel to England for Henley regatta
A Philadelphia report outlines a Pennsylvania crew planning to travel to England to compete in the Henley Royal Regatta. It notes potential matches with Oxford or Cambridge colleges and mentions University of Pennsylvania participation as a strong possibility.
Great Race Today At Tanforan Park Features Top Jockeys
San Proneises hosts a winter handicapping event at Tanforan Park this afternoon with $60 purse and top horses. Premier jockeys like Kinglish are highlighted as weights and entries are listed, including notable runners from local stables and a field of contenders shaping the race.
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Worele
Tanforan Park
Les
Californa
el Henrys Rade Jones
Tis. Jenkins
Mounes
Vinestor
No ‘Turner
TV Bullinans
Mite
Connor
Convicted of Perjury In Bank Case
A damaged transcript reports Helen Speyial ce Tester Menintseda convicted of perjury in a case against the Handyflies tied to Lew Co Hivenon and the State National Bank. The indictment alleged misem or mis statements as cashier. U S Attorney Hedgers moved, the indictment was dismissed, and Harmon testified against bank president Hershfield. Judge Kuiwhes remains on a reporting term through February 9.
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Speyial
Menintseda
Helen
Handyflies
Knowles
Lew Co Hivenon
State National Bank
United States
Harmon
Herschfield
Bank
Kuiwhes Sill
Butie Felwuury
Fusion Democrat Emmons Drops Montana Senate Contest
Carbon County reports end of Emmons bid against Senator Meyer as he withdraws from the race. The committee will decide final action while county news notes legislative moves, judiciary matters, and a busy session close with calls for adjournment and posturing on measures affecting storage and production.
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Inter
Helena
Tan
Brame Sullivan
Lohman
Cray
Hilar
Beinod
Maklige
Pete
Judiciary
Meyer
Geobietley
Elanne
Gebner
Bil
Rosebud
Iabat
Ab Esol
Heinowtene
Soyernom Heubeyanth Oyeepaer
Veeonihty Ak Euntoissten
Hewsel Matin and Coi
Vesa Ibath
Germaine Tons
Farnattin
Tose
Haid Camry
Tee Tierney
Bela
Ewernan Sinlit
Fitzpatrick
Lannin
Une Gthar
Hay
Sullivan
Aikins
Baker
Borkin Tit
Gulchvist
Wel
Knea i
Michite Asemnitn
Main
Veguburs
Ward
Wil Corbett
John Maetilonie Dee
Dasaliney
Harning
McDonnell
McDonald
Meaier
Quinn
F Dotin
J. Quin Axtell
Connery
Muse
Euite
Crawford
Kein
Aw Pendergrass
Rien Hen
Subivag
Emmons
Rmmons
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Phillipine
Western Postmasters
F. M. Schetle
Wenabie
Idaho
A. G. Nettleton
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N. WM. Getchel
Silver City
Montana
Grave Lamont
Dilion
Redskins
Andes
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Russia
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England
York
Yale
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Carbon County
Toady
TN Pie
Lee Maptie
Tages
Hecker
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Lranier
Conn of la Vall
Dixon
Denfan
Baud
Huches
Gregory
Hedges
Jones Letman
Mee Cobe
Mo Dities
Mircas
Newb
Nateberry
Patterson
Rowaud Binaley
Boall
Lee Mantle
H. L. Frank
John MacGinnis
Walter Cooper
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