Mortensen Shot at Salt Lake execution details emerge
The report covers Tom Mortensen being shot in Salt Lake City with six concealed men firing, one blank, and his defiant statements of innocence. It recounts the Utah prison execution setup, six riflemen, masks, and the white bullseye pinned to Mortensen’s heart before the shots.
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Salt Lake
Tom Mortensen
Mortensen
Hay
Utah
Peter Mirtensen
Emery
Salt Lake County
Penglass
Abe Majors
Ricen Armory
Harmessy
Wright
Movement plan shifts wage method at Heston meeting
Nov 17 Heston reports a union meeting where Movement leader proposes changing the appraisal method from flat rates to a new wage system. The discussion centers on adjusting pay structure and productivity incentives among workers.
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Heston
Massachusetts Lodge Supports Break with Supreme Lodge
The Lodge of Massachusetts of the Ancient Order of United Workmen ended a heated session by adopting a resolution to sever connections with the Supreme Lodge of the United States. New Hampshire and Vermont lodges remain under Massachusetts Grand Lodge jurisdiction.
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Lodge of of Massachusetts
Ancient Order of United Workmen
Supreme Lodge of the
United States
New Hampshire
Vermont
Massachusetts Grand Lodge
Buried in Sewer Digging In Youngstown
Five laborers working in a sewer eleven feet below the surface were entombed by a cave collapse. One died fatally injured, another was dead, and three remained buried. Later all three were recovered. one more was fatally injured and the others fatally injured. All laborers were Italians.
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Youngstown
Ohio
Hopkins Theatre Destroyed by Fire in Loninville
Loninville Kentucky reports the Hopkins theatre burned early this morning causing a loss of about 200000 dollars. Fire officials say the building is a total loss with investigations underway to determine the cause. Local residents and surrounding businesses assess damages and prepare for repairs.
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Loninville
Hopkins Theatre
Tom Horn Paid the Penalty in Cheyenne
In Cheyenne Wyoming on November 20 Tom Horn was hanged at 11 02 am before a large crowd. Horn had acted as a paid agent for cattle barons seeking to drive small cattlemen off the range. He shot and killed sixteen year old Hall during ensuing disputes and showed no fear as the trap was sprung after a final private talk with his former employer Cable.
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Cheyenne
Wyo
Tom Horn
Horn
Mall
Young Hall
Cable
Kaiser Will Go South for Health
Berlin reports the Kaiser has permission to spend Christmas with his family but must immediately go south for health. He will stay long in Italy to recover. The news causes alarm as papers recall Emperor Frederick’s Sanremo absence after a threatened operation and a death sentence from a cancer specialist.
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Berlin
Pottedamer
Italy
Frederick
Sanremo
American Sloop Columbia Completes 100 Day Ocean Crossing
Gibraltar reports the American sloop Columbia arriving with only Captain Bragg aboard after a singlehanded voyage from Boston lasting exactly one hundred days. The vessel crossed the ocean to reach Europe, signaling a remarkable feat of endurance and seamanship by a lone skipper.
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Gibraltar
Columbia
Capt. Bragg
Boston
Italian Mafia murder suspect hanged in Geneva today
Michael Filippesse was executed by hanging in Geneva Illinois for the murder of Nicholas Tomasso which occurred in Aurora months earlier. He confessed on the scaffold that he served Hepereey's Beene sine and showed visible fear, nearly collapsing during the process.
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Geneva
Michael Filippesse
Nicholas Tomasso
Aurora
Henensey
New Orleans
Filippesse
Hepereey
Spike Awarded Harriman Postpones Lake Crossing
Salt Lake City Nov 20 President Harriman of the Southern Pacific could not attend delaying the Inez Spike crossing of the Great Salt Lake Ogden Locan segment of the Central Pacific. The planned drive of thirty miles of track was postponed for one week due to his absence.
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Salt Lake
Harriman
Southern Pacific Railroad
Inez
Central Pacific Railroad
Great Salt Lake
Shooters Die After Denver Duel Over Personal Grievance
In Denver Nova two men, Father Lepore and Sorche, died after shooting each other Wednesday over a former personal dispute. Sorlie offered no statement, knowing life was ebbing as he lay unable to survive.
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Denver
Nova
Lepore
Sorche
Sorlie
German Election Riot Sparks Berlin Unrest
Berlin reports widespread rioting linked to the Deputy election as police disperse crowds in several instances on November 2. Violent clashes disrupt streets and prompt security measures across the city.
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Berlin
Tolay
Special Session Called to Correct Tax Law Defects
Salem Nov 21 Governor Chamberlain issues call for four special sessions of the Oregon legislature to meet in Salem on Monday December 21. Purpose is to address supreme court objections and cure defects in the last legislature's tax assessment and collection law.
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Salem
Chamberlain
Oregon
Supreme Court
Immense turkey shipment from Oakland and beyond
The Oakland Oregon area reports a record turkey slaughter for Thanksgiving with birds touted as the best yet. Prices run 15 cents per pound, yielding about 2 per head to producers. E G Young & Company will process 2000 birds, Heckley Brothers 400, totaling 10,000 from a twelve mile radius. The shipment heads Friday to Cristinaro ther a Seattle.
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Oakland
Ore
E.G. Young & Company
Heckley Brothers
Carstina Rothera
Seattle
Wash
Fire at Chicago Medical College causes heavy loss
Fire on the sixth floor of Northwestern University medical and dental department injured the Tremont building. The blaze caused a loss of 250,000 with zero bodies found in the dissecting room. The site was formerly the Tremont hotel.
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Chicago
Medical and Dental Department
Northwestern University
Tremont Hotel
Sanders Found Dead In Street With Bullet Wounds In Butteville
In Butteville Oregon on November 19 L S Sanders a wealthy shopgrower was found dead in the street with two gunshot wounds to the chest. Authorities believe highwaymenmob may be involved as the victim was last seen with money and valuables but was found without them with his watch missing, prompting a murder inquiry.
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Butteville
Oregon
L. S. Sanders
Still a Bad Wreck Peoria Death Toll Rises
In Peoria in November the Big Four railroad wreck casualties were previously inflated. Eighteen dead and fourteen injured were reported, with two additional deaths since.
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Peoria
Nov. W
Paris Sov 2 Labandy dirigible destroyed this morning
A Labandy dirigible balloon was completely destroyed this morning in Paris Soviet Union. No further details given.
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Paris
Labandy
Accomplices Sentenced in Waldrupe Murder Case in Topeka
Penitentiary employees were taken to Topeka today to stand trial for the murder of Cinard Waldrupe. Seven accomplices were recently tried and sentenced to life imprisonment.
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Topeka
Cinard Waldrupe
Roosevelt Grants Pardon for Edwin Clarke in Murder Case
Vice President Duncan of the Federation of Labor reports President Roosevelt answered appeals to pardon Edwin Clarke who was sentenced to hang for murder on the high seas in 18 The sentence was commuted to life imprisonment by President Grant and Clarke has since remained in the Maine penitentiary.
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Boston
Duncan
Federation of Labor
Roosevelt
Edwin Clarke
Huang
High Seas
Grant
Clarke
Maine
Italian royal couple depart London for Rome
The King and Queen of Italy left London today after a pleasant visit with King Edward and Queen Alexandra, heading to Rome for royal duties and engagements.
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London
Italy
Rome
Edward
Alexandra
Harvard Yale Football Crowds Soar At Boston Game
Boston reports an immense crowd for the Harvard Yale football clash on November 21. Twenty five excursion trains arrived, all seats sold, with an estimated ten thousand unable to gain admission. Resales fetched premiums up to 100. Yale led Harvard five to zero at halftime amid a stubborn, yard by yard duel.
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Boston
Yale
Simpson poisoning case shocks Albany in quiet home
Albany Oregon police investigate a family poisoning in the J F Simpson home. A beefsteak felt with Rough on Rats was found before any family member ate. The locked pantry and basement can indicate a familiar intruder. Simpson, an engineer on the Corvallis and Eastern railroad, was known as a lively joker. Sensational developments are promised.
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Albany, Or
J. F P. Simpson
J. F. Simpson
Poulice
Simpson
Corvallis and Eastern
Senate panel agrees to report Cuban bill without amendment
Washington reports the senate committee on foreign relations agreed to report the Cuban bill without amendment this morning and probability of action by the full chamber by Monday.
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Washington
Senate Committee On Foreign Relations
Baltic Liner Launched as World’s Largest Ship
In Belfast on November 18 the White Star liner Baltic was successfully launched. At 730 feet long and Bao tons tonnage she claims status as the world’s largest liner. The event drew attention amid local landmarks and noted nearby blocks and street divisions.
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Belfast
Ireland
Neuve Vremya Says Hosein Recognizes Panama Government
The Neuve Vremya reports from St. Petersburg that Hosein has decided to recognize the government of Panama, per the morning edition dated November 21.
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St. Petersburg
Neuve Vremya
Hosein
Panama
Woodmen of the World entertain Springfield readers
The Woodmen of the World held a Tuesday evening program in the opera house before about 300 attendees. The Mandolin club performed, speakers urged new members, and the Imps led a megaphone music set while Edith Peery impressed with her singing. The uniform rank staged a drill and several new candidates were welcomed.
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Woodmen of
Opera House
Mandolin Club
Dr. Jayne
Prof. Sutton
Henry Matthews
Peg Hustley
Imper
Edith Peery
Proposal to Miss Cuba in Senate Statehood Bid
Washington Nov 2 Newlands of Nevada introduced a resolution inviting Cuba to become a state of the Union in the Senate today.
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Washington
Senate
Newlands
Nevada
Cubs
National Bank Reports Sought By Comptroller
The comptroller ordered reports on the condition of all national banks as of close of business November 17, with the call issued in Washington on November 20.
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Washington, D. C
Mutineers Sentweed Overpower Ken Nov. 2 Report
Nov. 2 dispatch describes seven mutineers of the United States involved in an incident aboard a vessel near Ken. The scattered details indicate a confrontation among crew members leading to disciplinary measures being pursued by authorities. Further updates awaited.
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Oveepworth
Ken
United States
General Youngs Annual Report Promotes Canteens and Discipline
Washington, D. C., Nov. 21 General Young presents his first annual report as chief of staff urging Congress to establish canteens to promote morality sobriety and discipline. He praises army efficiency in the Philippines and notes growing dignity of the organized militia. He calls for increased coast army forces and higher pay amid rising living costs in the East. Thanksgiving events at High School and Holmes Business College include PortiaRD team reception committee appointments and class tax collections for the banquet.
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Washington, D. C
Young
Congress
Philippines
Chaffee
Schooner Ocean Spray Strands on Siuslaw Beach
Florence Nov 14 The schooner Ocean Spray ran aground on the north beach just inside the Siuslaw bar and may be refloated at high tide if seas permit It is reported to be very rough and likely to worsen L Roscoe and Robarte steamers returned from Portland with Roscoe heading to Coos Bay
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Guard
Florence
Ocean Spray
Siuslaw River
Colombia's President Appeals to U S on Canal and Threats
Bogota reports President Marroquín asks the American people to back Colombia as danger looms of losing much of its territory to aggression. He credits the U S with preventing traitor seizures by marines, urges canal rights through fair means, and insists on protection of Isthmian citizens' possessions regardless of Washington's actions.
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Bogota
Marroquin
Colombia
Scripps News Association
Washington
Isthmus
Gompers Re-Elected President In Labor Federation Vote
In Boston on November 21 the Federation of Labor reelected Samuel Gompers as president by a landslide margin 12 524 to 1 000. The result sparked notable excitement across the labor ranks and reaffirmed leadership amid growing industrial tensions.
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Boston
Federation of Labor
Gompers
Koof
Panama Recognition From Brazil and Germany
Washington November 2 messages received by the State Department say Brazil and Germany will officially recognize Panama as soon as a regular government is formed there. The notices indicate prompt diplomatic recognition once Panama establishes a stable government.
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Washington, D. C
Brazil
Germany
Panama
Home With Our Dead Arrives from Manila
The U S transport Sumoer landed in New York from Manila with 142 soldiers’ bodies aboard. Among the officers aboard were General Davis and General Chance. The shipment marks a solemn return for the armed forces.
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New York
U. S
Manila
Generale Davis
Chance
High School Notes Rhetoricals And Rooters Practice
Rhetoricals were held in different rooms this afternoon. The rooters met this evening and practiced shouting for the game.
Italian Laborers Burned in Blizzard of Flame Near Altoona
Altoona Pa November 21. A fire in a long frame shanty housing 150 Italian railroad laborers killed 35 and seriously injured 15. Overheated stove caused smoke and flames trapping many near the single door as pay day chaos led some to attempt reentry for money. Twenty bodies were recovered by noon, fourteen wedged at the doorway.
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Altoona
Here
Numerous Society Events Highlight Eugene High Life
Daily Guard notes a string of society gatherings in Eugene on November 2. High School students surprised instructor Miss Wilson with a flinch and music party on Ferry Street, followed by a luncheon. A Delightsome afternoon hosted by Mrs. Debar at 180 East Eleventh featured games won by Mrs. Kendall, with whist hosted by Mrs. Preston. Various dinners, bridge and card games occurred among local matrons, plus a dinner for Margrette McKinnon and ecards at Miss Loveridge’s 515 Olive Street. Royal Neighbors hosted a large social at Eagles Ball. concert rehearsals for the Armory on November 20 ahead of Thanksgiving promise festive events.
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Miss Wilson
Ferry Street
Flinch
Misses Chase
Kerns
Wold
Wilson
Logan
Elliott
van Duyn
Alicn McElroy
Robinson
Wood
Whiteaker
Kiddy
Sybil Elliott
Allen
Eva Allen
Edith
Bessie Gallogly
Paddock
Sneeden
Kestly
Gray
Moore
Crow
Quinn
Watson
W. L. Cheshire
R. M. Pratt
Spencer
K. McMurphey
John Hampton
Frank Hampton
Drew Griffin
J. W. Kaye
Mise Berger
Mire Whiteaker
Ron Loveridge
Olive Street
Margrette McKinnon
Portland
Ecards
Kath Finne
May Hemenway
Stella Bean
Kath Loveridge
Mra Fay Woodcock
Auxiary
Eagles
Armory
New Shoemaking Shop Opens on Willamette Street Opposite Bonhoo Jere
Jeese McLower opens a shoemaking and repair shop in the former fish market building on Willamette Street across from Bonhoo Jere. Offers first class workmanship and invites customers to call.
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Jeese McLower
Bonhoojere
Willamette Street
Schooner Ocean Wave Wrecked Off Sioslaw Bar
Florence Utah Nov 10 The schooner Ocean Wave ashore just outside the Sioslaw bar on the lith is a total wreck. Heavy seas on the night of the 17th drove her ashore and left her full of water. salvage impossible. Lighters removed freight though much damaged Meyer Kyle and M E Saubert lose about 2000 and 1000 respectively. wreck sold for 150 to Kyle Emmons who will strip rigging as a monument of government neglect.
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Florence
Ocean Wave
Sioslaw Bar
Meyer & Kyle
M. E. Saubert
Kyle & Emmons
Libel Appeal Filed Against Silverton Publisher
Pearl W. Geer sues J. E. Hasmer publisher of the Silverton Appeal for 2000 damages in a libel case filed in the first department of the state circuit court. The suit cites an October 4 1904 issue alleging that many ladies want Geer renamed and that his reputation was depicted as pig like. Geer formerly headed Liberal College at Silverton and now resides in Kansas City after its removal.
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Pearl W. Geer
J. E. Hasmer
First Department of the State Circuit Court
the Plaintif
Liberal College
Silverton
Hosmer
Silverton Appeal
Geer
P. Ll. G
Tata
H. K. Sargent
Kansas City
Salem Journal
J. B. Hosmer
Bicycle Collides With Milk Wagon Injures Boy
Martin Miller Jr aged eleven son of a shoe maker was riding from East Eleventh street at noon when his bike collided with a milk wagon. The wheel smashed and he was bruised but not seriously hurt. He was dazed and covered with bruises after the wagon backed onto him near Patterson street.
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Martin Miller, Jr
Martin Miller
East Eleventh Street
Patterson Street
Miller
Few Cases of Scarlet Fever Reported in City
There are a few cases of scarlet fever in the city but no alarm is sounded as houses are quarantined. Chief of Police Stiles, this forenoon, placed the red flag in front of Mrs. Douglass residence on Pearl Street between East Eighth and East Seventh, one child ill with fever. Other cases at A Lombard on West Eighth and Charv... street, and at J. S. Gray on Werry Street near East Eleventh. Washburne & Son, Springfield flour mill, distribute The Gem A-ray glass ads to Eugene schoolchildren advertising Snowball flour. By holding the glass to the light, one can see the holes in the fingers.
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Stiles
Mra. Douglas
Pearl Street
East Eighth
East Seventh
A. Lombard
West Eighth
Charveston
J. 5. Gray
Werry Street
Washburne & Son
Springfield
E.gene
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James R. Hay
Pacific Lumber Company
John Sharp
Kenn Mortensen
Tbhiri Siner Tate
U. W. Lodge
Kaiser
Bragg
Spike
Turkey
Chicago Medical College
Baloon
Harvard
Eugene
Firet National Bank Corper
Newland’s
Hankin's Corper
Springfield Woodmen
Sapper
W. O. W. Hall
Pew
News
Cuba
National Bank Business
Army
Holmes Business College
Belle Ven Duyne
Ray Quinn
Alicia McElroy
Agnes Matthews
Ada Allen
Elizabeth Elliott
Alien Mcklroy
Neal
John Kestly
L. Roscoe
Robarts
Robarte
Coos Bay
Daily Guard
Siuaw
Silverton Paper
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