Battle valley shooting ends in fatal duel at placer digs
Michael Gilmore, an aging resident of Battle, was shot and killed by his partner Andrew Erich during a quarrel at a placer diggings near Springtown seven miles north of Walkerside. Erich beat Gilmore with the gun butt after the shots, while witnesses dispute exact motives. Coroner's inquest to determine blame. several bystanders hesitated to testify.
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Andrew Erich
Placer
Springtown
Walkerside
Ldt
Erich
Jtimore
Minnesota Threat Targets Mrs Leaze in State Home
A warned vandal, described as a Minnesota crank, appeared near the state infirmary guarding Mrs Leaze. Authorities heightened security at the deaf and domestic affairs building as a bouquet of flowers caused suspicion. The threats to Mrs Leaze have left her feverish and nervous, with care staff fearing for her safety.
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Tharge
Rac
Minnesota
State Deaf and Gomblesticutior
Leaze
Leone
Leoney
Criska
Coxevites Meet to Form National Welfare Association
A scheme to perpetuate the commonweal movement gathers leaders in Des Moines to form a national association. Local organizers on Mulberry Street report labor groups signing to join this political effort underway in major cities across the country.
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Lis Mawes
Des Mones
Cluey Beotters
Tietay
Mulberry Street
Trades Assembly Hall
Olney Brothers
San Franosco
Omaha
Denver
Salt Lake City
Ogden
Minneapolis
Chicago
St. Paul
Cleveland
Columbus
Desperate Miners Slaughter Reported at Cripple Creek
A brutal incident at Cripple Creek involves a massacre of miners, with details scarce but confirming a deadly clash and heavy casualties among workers. Investigators probe the scene for causes and identify possible perpetrators.
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Cripple Creek
Anarchist Plot Claims Attack Amid Labor Rally Actions
Fragmented OCR text reports alleged powder attack at Idard’s capital and notes a labor movement plan to pressure Congress and state legislatures. It mentions a national convention call, Grand Army encampment officers elected including Commander T J Groome, Senior Vice Commander Peter Marcueff, and other posts.
Idaho Uprising Claimed Dozens Dead in Mining Camp Violence
Report of a violent disturbance at a mining encampment with seven confirmed deaths and many injuries. Deputies seek reinforcements as clashes erupt near Shoshone and Marias districts, with scouts and large crowds involved and a response planned by authorities.
Laplanders deported to Alaska forced to form colony
A Laplander delegation arrives in Cripple Creek amid chaos as deported tribesmen proceed toward Seattle and then to Alaska to establish a reindeer care colony. Miners guard passes with revolvers while the town braces for the expected troop movements and possible reinforcements.
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Kanierrt
Mons
Alaska
Forma
Seattle
Outrage on Crime Scene Sparks Powder Plot Rumors
A garbled report details a crime scare involving alleged plans to hide explosive powder and target ships. It cites police, a British cadet corps and a chain of events leading to arrests, with confusion over specifics and names.
Skagit River Flood Wrecks Bridges Near Faasiy Town
Floodwaters of the Skagit River surge through the valley washing away bridges near Faasiy Town and flooding streets and homes. Levees have breached in places as residents evacuate to higher ground and relief crews rush to the scene amid rising waters and scattered destruction.
Rising Mississippi Flood Closes Bridges and Affects Homes
May 20 report from Seceass notes the river rose about three inches since morning, threatening Pedcefet valley and Havermaie island homes. Mission street and Deng's & Drady bridges are cable-tied to resist washout, preventing jams if sections fail. Weather floodwater creeps near houses, with no major structural damage reported yet.
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Seceass
Mission Street
Deng's & Drad+y
Pedcefet Vattey
Havermaie Island
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