Twelve Men Rescued After Lake Superior Gale Rescue
A gale near Lake Superior swamped the scow Amile Smith bound from Duluth to Little Madagascar. Tug Captain Dil Jacques maneuvered through high seas, rescuing all twelve crewmen as the tug sought shelter near two islands. The scow nearly sank, crew drenched and exhausted, but saved. A separate burglary at W K Field residence saw a watch, chain, a diamond pin and $20 stolen, total loss around $200.
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Lake Superior
Duluth
Minn
Amile Smith
Stow
Klake
Superior
Little Mardis
Dil Jacques
Jacques
Ckill
W. K. Field
Evan
Field
Mr. Field
Mra. Wield
Fire disaster near Plover sparks injure two men
Sparks from a pipe ignited boat pitch and tarred papers in a wagon along a country road near Plover. Harvey Norton and Tug Wilson, both residents of Sparks, Wisconsin, were badly burned when a fierce wind fed the flames. Quick aid prevented likely fatalities.
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Steven's Point
Wis
Harvey Norton
Tug Wilson
Plover
Rail disaster on Great Northern near Coniston kills crew
A rear end collision on the Great Northern near Coniston in Clay County results in the death of engineer George Conne and fireman Clayton Saunders. Fireman William Gill and brakemen L Bissett suffer multiple leg injuries. A wrecked locomotive and cargo cars are cited as the most disastrous incident in memory at the shed. The double header freight trains collided while taking water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watal
Coniston
Great Northern
Devil Lake
Iowa Town Scarched Fire Destroys Businesses and Homes
A Mississippi hotel blaze in Clayton Iowa early yesterday wrecked two streets and burned five business houses and ten residences. The McGregor fire department rushed to the scene by special train. Loss estimates range from fifty thousand to one hundred thousand dollars.
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Tra
Des Atroys
Mamy Ruddman
Dubuque
Iowa
Miasidsippi
Clayton
MsGregor Fire Department
Fatal collision as street car hits train at Burlington
In Burlington town on Oct 1 a runaway street car struck a passenger train, killing Mrs. Kupfer and injuring several others. Separate items report a Malting House project in Sioux Falls, a perjury conviction in Sioux City, and a lumber camp accident near Two Harbors where two workers were injured and one died.
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Renaway
Tate
Burlington
Town
Kupfer
Accident Kills EightYearOld in Barnum Area
Deming Lord, eight, son of Ally Tord and Instantly killed by a gun mishap while his brother Sherman and other boys examined the weapon. Officials say no blame. Hastings surveyors map routes Hampton Vermillion Nininger for the Great Western road possibly from St Paul to Red Wing.
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Sley
Barnum
Minn
Deming Lord
Tord
Wap'abot
Sherman
Hastings
Hampton
Vermillion
Nininger
St. Paul
Red
Wing
Short Lane Prom: OmahaRailroad Pushes Shorter Route
West Superior Wis Oct 2 The Chicago St Paul Minneapolis & Omaha railroad surveys a direct line from the head of the lakes to St Paul and Minneapolis. Two crews are at work one coming from Copper Creek near Dedham to this city then returning to Copper Creek. A second crew works toward Hudson and back to this city. Five crews total are at work.
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Omaha
Purvey
Hudson
Bear attack near Sparta ends with hunter escape
A Wisconsin farmer named Brown, hunting with a partner north of Sparta, narrowly escaped death when a wounded bear charged him. The dog diverted the bear’s attention while Brown’s partner shot the bear in the head, killing it. The bear weighed about 360 pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dear Wille
Sparta
Wis
Brown
Here
Boy Adopts Violent Story In Brookings Murder Attempt
In Brookings on October 2 Charles Sherman was shot by his fourteen year old adopted son Wilbur who allegedly warned by mother about a revolver earlier. The father tried to seize the gun, the boy resisted, and fired four shots, injuring Sherman who remains in critical condition. the youth was jailed.
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Brookings
Charles Sherman
Ying East
White
Wilbur
Sherman
Alleged Boy Hobbes Jailed on Highway Robbery Charge
In Wabasha Minnesota on October 3 Frank Alcott of Alma Wisconsin was robbed by two masked men. Police tracked the suspects to a local boarding house and they confessed, naming Robert Dakey and George Oakes of Hastings. The youths appear to be teens.
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Wie
Wabasha, Minn
Frank Alcott
Alma
Wis
Robert Dakey
George Oakes
Hastings
Wheel Wreck Claims Mrs Malgren Near Pelican Rapids
Fergus Falls Minnesota October 8 Mrs A Halgren wife of the Cormorant general store keeper was killed when a wagon wheel sank in a rut and crushed her head as she fell forward on a wheat wagon near Pelican Rapids. Also from Fargo North Dakota October 2 farmers lag in fall plowing with five to six weeks left before weather halts work while threshing has gone well overall.
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Malgren
Pelican Rapids
Fergus Falls
Minn
A. Halgren
Cormorant
Fargo
N. D
Admiration Turns To Urging As Old Man Heads West
In Hie Yorus Weat Union Iowa Oct 2 Admiration for the old Roman who learned Greek is strong yet wonder remains. C H Carpenter of this town, aged eighty five, has forgotten age and moved to Oklahoma to join the country. He is a fine old gentle man. Grand Forks North Dakota Oct 2 All gambling rooms in East Grand Forks have been closed, warrants served on about a dozen proprietors, alleged reason attributed to local sentiment.
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Union
Iowa
C. H. Carpenter
Oklahoma
Gamntlern Heceive
Grand Forks
N. D
East Grand Forke
Phe Reid
No Hirds in the Cage Report From Winona Jail
In Winona Minnesota on October 2 for the first time in county history the jail housed no prisoners as terms expired and the last inmate was discharged on Sunday marking an unoccupied jail for the day and noting the end of a term.
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Winona
Minn
Jall
Bundey
Burglars Loot Osage Tobacco Store on Oct 2
Thieves broke into the clear store of B A Bimpson in Osage and stole about $40 worth of pipes tobacco and cigars plus around $7 in cash. The break in occurred on October 2 and remains under investigation as police seek clues about the unknown intruders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osage
Tota
B. A. Bimpson
Kentucky Requisition Delayed Over Goebel Case Review
Governor Durbin told Kentucky officials he would not rule on their requisition for the return of W. S. Taylor and Charles Injoey for trial in Indiana until he has studied the record briefs and court opinions in the Goebel murder cases. He said a formal decision would take a week or more. The request follows Kentucky authorities seeking the defendants for trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kentucky
Powers
Court of Appeals
Goebel
One Man Holds Off Twenty Pursuers in North Dakota
John Knutson shot and killed Anton Bye in a trail county and fled into a thicket, defying about twenty men who pursued him. He remained hidden all Saturday night, then voluntarily surrendered at Hillboro on Sunday morning after threatening harm to anyone approaching. The incident appears connected to reading yellow literature.
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Grand Forkw
N. PD
John Knutson
Anton Bye
Trail County
Fuil
Hillboro
Knutson
Grand Works
Aunie
Hillaboro
Optical Delusion Or Vanishing Steamer Near Duluth
Duluth navigators report a large steamer burning far from shore about three miles out on the lake yesterday. Policeman John Oberg says he saw the vessel burn and disappear, with his family and another household claiming to witness the sight. Authorities have not reported any missing boats yet.
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Harning
Duluth
Vu Ft. Om
John Oberg
Roberg
Woodmen case settles over policy value in Canton
Jacob Kehm sued The Modern Woodmen of America after his son’s policy payment dispute. The state circuit court in Canton awarded Kehm 2,186.76 dollars covering policy value costs and interest following the death and alleged mis representations by the insurer.
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Sioux Falls
S. D
Canton
Jacob Kehm
Woodmen of America
Kehm
Kon
Kebin
Drowned in Ixkam Floods Sweep Down
A tragic flood in Ixkam claims thirteen lives as sweeping currents overwhelm victims during the disaster. Auxiliary reports indicate the river rose rapidly, engulfing individuals near the waterfront and prompting rescue teams to search the area.
Disaster Drowns Thirteen In Presidio Cinnabar Prospecting Camp
Terrible flood near the Rio Grande, Presidio County, drenched two cinnabar prospecting camps. A cloudburst sent twenty foot high water down Almiento creek, sweeping sleeping men away. Thirteen men died. six bodies recovered, others believed washed into Almiento and Rio Grande.
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San Antonio
Tex
Presidio
County
Rio Grande River
Almiento Creek
Almiento
Rio Crando
Mexican Outpost Robbery Ends in Bloodshed at Hacienda
Five attackers slain during raid on Hacienda de la Joya near Pueblo as owner Lastiri defends his property. He wounded in abdomen and machete attack but kept firing with his revolver until ambushing robbers were killed. Mounted gendarmes scour the hills seeking the assailants after the raid on cattle sale proceeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huelenta
Pueblo
Mex
Thea
Ife
Tagelirl
McKinley Estate Bequest Set For Probate in Canton
Secretary Cortelyou and Judge Day filed President McKinley’s will for probate in Canton Ohio. Mrs. McKinley requests Day and Cortelyou as Administrators. The will leaves most property to Mrs. McKinley and, after her death, divides equally among his brother and sisters. Estate value estimated between 226000 and 250000 dollars.
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Canton
Ohio
Cortelyou
Judge Day
President McKinley
Hay Fever Patients Going Home After Summer Stay
West Superior Wis Oct 2 The head of the hay fever colony says the season is breaking up and most members are returning home. A record number of patients visited this summer from Iowa Kansas and Minnesota for relief from hay fever.
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West Snrerior
Wis
Lkes
Towa
Kansas
Twneols
Counterfeiters Sentenced in Milwaukee and More
Two Chicago counterfeiters Adam Racke and Thomas Sullivan were sentenced by Judge Seaman to eight and two years respectively with fines in Minnesota. A reported drowning of Loop’s youngest son near Dead Lake prompted ongoing search. Northern Pacific switchman Mobus was killed by a moving engine in Missoula. A teacher shortage threatens late opening of Winona’s first grade schools. Beatrice Netz of Winona married William Goodall Young of Butte Montana.
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Milwaukee
Chicago
Adam Racke
Elas John Long
Thomas Sullivan
Patrick Fisherty
Racke
Seaman
Bullwater
Minn
Bullivan
Missoula
Mont
George Mobus
Mobus
Winona
Wilber
Montana
Butte, Mont
Misa Beatrica Netz
Bt. Pan
Wilam Goodall Young
Butte
GOING TO THE COAST. ROOSEVELT TO VISIT PACIFIC COAST
Washington says John Barrett, ex minister to Elam, reports strong likelihood that President Roosevelt will undertake an extended trip to the Pacific coast next year. Barrett notes he is not authorizing a formal plan but that Roosevelt has told friends of the intended visit to the coast states.
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Roosevelt
Washington
John Barrett
Elam
Pacific Coast
Barrett
Pacific Coust States
Armour Mead of Kanaae City Dies After Illness
Armour Mead of Kanaae City died at the reference here at S o'clock last evening. He suffered from Bright's disease and a weak heart, having been sinking gradually for three days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armour Mead
Kanaae City
Kirkland
Armour the Packer
Mr. Armour
Bright
Towan to Start Buffalo Farm in Fort Dodge Iowa
Fort Dodge Iowa Sept 28 Carl Leander of Bancroft Iowa plans to start a buffalo farm. Known for breeding curious animals he launches this new venture after years of animal keeping in public interest.
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Towan
Fort Dodge
Iowa
Carl Leander
Bancroft
Woman slays daughter then fatally wounds in Poughkeepsie
The Burhans family tragedy unfolds as Laf ayette Burhans' wife assaults her daughter Mabel with a carving knife after pouring boiling tea on the girl. Mabel suffers severe facial wounds and may die. the mother was captured and will be examined by insanity experts.
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Burhans
Lafayetty Burhans
Mabol
Mabel
Washington and Lee Freshmen Fight Over Statue
In Lexington Virginia this week a clash erupted between sophomores and freshmen at Washington and Lee University over a George Washington statue. Sophomores were armed with clubs and attacked freshmen, injuring several with head wounds, a broken collarbone, and facial injuries among the minor casualties.
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Washington and
Leo University
Lexington
Northern Colleges
Washington
Les University
George Washington
Victims of Wreck Identified Near Little Traverse Bay
Houghton Mich September 28 While Piling wood in his yard at Atlantia Inland Onesime Varville a pioneer watchman dropped dead from heart failure One of the bodies found at Little Traverse bay yesterday morning has been identified as Daniel Glass an oiler of the fast steamer Hudson The other body is that of the assistant cook name Unknown The bodies were found by Finnish fishermen nearly seventy miles from Wagle river the acens of the wreck
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Houghton
Mich
Atlantia
Onesime Varville
Little Traverse Bay
Daniel Glass
Hudson
Cook
Wagle River
Grain and Livestock Prices Across Markets and Cities
Market quotes from THD and Minneapolis Duluth Chicago and Sioux City detail wheat, corn, oats, flax, barley and rye values, with cash and future prices for No.1 and No.2 grades, plus cattle hogs and sheep bids from St Paul and Chicago. Notable figures include wheat around 70 cents to 71 cents, corn near 66 cents, oats near 36 cents, and cattle and hog ranges across markets with various bid levels.
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Paul
Minneapolis
Northern
Duluth
Milwaukee
Wis
Bac
Sioux City
Towa
Chicago
Texas
Booth St. Paul
Italian anarchist paper on McKinley murder angers Ishpeming crowd
Ishpeming Michigan September 22 extra copies of L Aurore the Italian anarchist editor Clancibilli of Spring Valley Illinois are read by many locals. the paper gloats over President McKinley's murder. Crunchbillt has few followers there though readers show interest in his writings.
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Anerchiet
McKinley
Ishpeming
Mich
L'Aurore
Clancibilli
Spring Valley, Ill
Crunchbillt
Rehpeming
Guard Fire At Man At McKinley Vault Incident In Canton
A Canton report from Weallawn cemetery describes a guard on McKinley’s vault firing at a masked intruder who fled, while another man diverted the shot and struck the guard with a knife. Lieutenant Ashbridge led responders as the assailants escaped, with recruits from Fort Wayne guarding the scene and rumors of incendiary remarks circulating at the camp.
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Canton
Oho
Weallawn
Fort Wayne
McKinley Hes
Biddle
Hellable
Deprend
Saya
Atruck Deprend
Ashbridge
A Pats
New York
OARBY LUXURIES Slow British in South Africa
London dispatch notes a reason British pursuit lags Boer forces as Lord Kitchener orders mobile columns to shed furniture kitchen ranges and harmoniums to restore mobility and effectiveness, with articles to be handed to nearest stores.
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South Africa
London
Lord Kitchner
Hallville race riot leaves man dead in Texas
News from Hallville Harrigan county reports white men whipped a Black man until he died then tried to storm a second house where a Black resident shot and killed Julian Atwood. Citizens hunted Tom Walker, accused of the assault and reportedly hanged. Dispute stems from crop mortgages and failing to honor contracts.
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Longview
Tex
Hallville
Harrigan County
Julian Atwood
Tom Walker
Local boxing match ends with Wynne KO in fifth round
Harold Wynne, editor of a local paper, and Curley Brown, editor of the Club Fellow, fought five rounds at Gilmore's boxing academy in Chicago. Wynne was knocked out in the fifth. bystanders helped revive him after the bout. A few friends of both men watched the match.
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Romulas Senuvions Rercent
Chicago
Harold Wynne
Noclety
Curley Brown
Glimore
Boxing Academy
Wynne
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Rea Amie
Sioux Fallin
Isla
Davenport
Barnett & Record Company
Kenda
Fred Perry
Stella Richardson
Nésre
Whitney
Harbors
Ost
William.Eagle
Joseph Esteson
Mitchell & McClure
Dulate
Boy Hobbes
Apthe Tavlon
Costa
Ixkam
Torrin't
M'Hinley
Dead Lak
Leman Loop
Dead Leake Township
Deadlake
Wilecket
Indian Creek
HE Daughter
Cently
Oarby Luxuries
Sxocinyy Bostoraa Fiert
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