Books Stolen From Court House Threaten Prosecution in Neb
In Tecumseh Nebraska a box of bank records weighing over 200 pounds was stolen from the county courthouse after being deposited by the bank receiver. The loss jeopardizes prosecutions against former Chamberlain cashier C. M. Chamberlain for wrecking the bank.
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Tecumseh
Neb
Chamberlain Banking House
C. M. Chamberlain
H. A. Miner
Johnson County
J. H. Lawrence
Somone
Court House
Chamberlain's Bank
Amberlain Banking House
Chamberlain
Mexico
Nemaha
Enitentiary
Supreme Court
Aburn
Auburn
Gage County
J. Woore
George A. Ad
Lincoln
South Dakota Doubtful on National Ticket Basis
A 1906 report notes uncertainty about South Dakota's presidential leanings. It cites Bryan’s past strength, current weak expectations for national victory, and Democrats focusing on gains in the legislature rather than the national ticket.
Veasey Favored In Tight Governorship Contest
In a close race Veasey appears likely to win the governorship with a safe margin despite a president race that may draw stronger support elsewhere.
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Veasey
Roosevelt Birthday Observed Amid Election Tide
Washington marks President Theodore Roosevelt's 6th birthday at the White House as the nation nears the election. Messages and gifts pour in while he plans to vote at Oyster Bay next Tuesday before returning home. Roosevelt lists his family milestones and birth details, noting his long ancestry and two marriages.
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Roosevelt
Washington
White House
Oyster Bay
Tran Dse
William Hi. Taft
Theodore Roosevelt, Jr
Connecticut
Long Island
Mr. Taft
Alice Hathaway
Alice Lee Roosevelt
Nicholas Longworth
Edith Kermit
New York
Theodore Roosevelt
Claes Maptenszen van Roservelt
Zeeland
Holland
New Netherlands
Battleships Leave Yokohama in Fleet Move to Philippines
The American battleship fleet departed Yokohama harbor at 8 am for Manila via Olongapo in clear conditions. No desertions or absences were reported, and discipline was noted as remarkably orderly. Admiral Sperry's dispatch confirms a profoundly successful visit with private assurances of broad support, while one squadron heads to Amoy and another to Manila for target practice.
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Yokohama
Yokohama Harbor
Olingapo
Philippines
Roosevelt
Foreign Office
Thomas J. O’brien
Washington
Navy Department
Admiral Sperry
Tapan
Amoy
China
Manila
End of an Era on the Eastern Washington Stage Line
A relic of frontier days ends as M Lybeck er drives the Pullman Colfax Almota coach over the old stage line on its final trip. The route, once among Washington’s earliest, declines with the Northern Pacific Railway’s Lewiston Riparia cut off. Previously, drivers included Henry H Spalding and famed whip Hank Monk, with Felix Warren among long-time team members.
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Spokane
Wash
Washington
M. Lybecker
Pullman
Colfax
Almata
Northern Pacific Railway
Lewiston
Riparis
Henry H. Spalding
H. H. Spalding
Concord
Felix Warren
Hank Monk
Northwest
Pomeroy
Almota
Shea Records Jail Stints Linked to Lime Drink
Sioux City report alleges John Shea, a once respected farmer, fell from grace after drinking a decoction of white lime. He reportedly has 61 arrests in six years and has served six total days in county jail.
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Sioux City
John Shea
Shea
Question Arising as Rosebud Lands Drawn in Contested Claim
Chicago reports the Sully outlaw lineage may spark a major Rosebud land contest. Captain Peterson locates missing daughter Trixie Sing, wife of Louis Sing, amid claims by Sully heirs and possible quit-claims by other siblings. The case hinges on whether Sally’s child is the rightful heir to pressed lands.
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Chicago
Jack” Sully
South Dakota
Rosebud Reservation
Trixie Sing
Louis Sing
Martin Peterson
First Régiment
Rosebud
Sinly
Hae
Mrs. Sing
Sally
Geen Rustler
Captain Peterson
Dakota Reservation
Emily Shaffer
Lewis Sing
Sully
Princeton
Ill
California
Missouri River
Dakotas
United States
Peterson
How Do Forest Fires Start
A United States Forestry Department summary explains that many fires begin from campers carelessness or locomotive sparks, though numerous other causes exist. The report notes a substantial portion of fires originate from human activity and mishaps in forested areas.
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United States Forestry Department
Washington
Cour
Threatened with rifle Kearney seeks warrant against Balkan Mining stockholder
L M Kearney of Rochford travels to Rapid City to file for a war rant arresting Milek Romanovich, a Balkan Mining stockholder. The charge alleges he threatened to kill and leveled a loaded rifle at Kearney during a dispute over land and a borrowed saw. Kearney claims Romanovich is dangerous and will press action.
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L. M. Kearney
Werrast
Milek Romanovich
Rochford
Lead Daily Call
Rapid City
Balkan Mining Company
Recchford
Ronanovich
Kearney
Balkan Company
Romanovich
Yukon Ten Years Old Celebrates Alaska Gold Boom
Seattle reports Yukon Territory marks ten years since its first government was installed at Dawson. Governor William Ogilvie and aides arrived aboard the Ora, establishing HQ in a log cabin. Gold from Klondike and nearby creeks surpassed 100 million dollars, fueling global markets and spurring the Alaska Yukon Pacific exposition in Seattle. Ogilvie remains active in Yukon dredging and supports the exposition.
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Seattle
Yukon Territory
Dawson
Yukon
William Ogilvie
White Horse
Ora
Klondike
Alaska
Ogilvie
Kern Attacks Campaign Fund At Indianapolis Speech
Democratic vice presidential candidate John W. Kern accused the Republican campaign fund of corruption in Indianapolis. He warned that publicizing donor names would help Democrats win Indiana by about one hundred thousand votes and condemned corporate donations as debauching the ballot.
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Indianapolis
John W. Kern
Indiana
Ohio
Morse Trial to Reveal Ice Company and Steamship Conduct
Sensational developments are expected in the Charles W. Morse trial for violating national banking laws. Reports say revelations will detail Morse's conduct of American Ice company affairs and his steamship combine. The trial continued through the day amid rising interest.
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New York
Charles W. Morse
Morse
American Ice Company
Steamship Combine
All Registered Mail Must Be Delivered to One Addressee
Washington sets a new rule on registered mail indorsed for delivery to a specific address. Mail must be delivered in person to the addressee only and not by written order. If undeliverable, it is returned or disposed of under postal regulations. Wrapper examinations are required to detect restrictive indorsements.
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Pierre
South Ta
South Dakota
Art
Rowsell
Bryan
Pears
Ign
Tate
Washington
Making Good Time. Spokane Oct. 27 Colonel Jack
Spokane report notes fast progress on a project dated October 27 as details mention Colonel Jack whose real name is John A.
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Spokane
Waah
Colonel Jack
John A
Bryant Delivers Morning Speech at Madison Square Garden
New York. Oct 7. Bryant spoke to thousands of workers gathered before city hall at three am to hear an address for workers unable to attend usual meetings. The crowd consisted mainly of newspaper employees and gave a hearty reception. Taft is set to speak tomorrow at Madison Square Garden with expectations of the largest audience yet.
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Bryant
Madixon Square Gardens
New York
Jiryao
Madison Square Gardene
Taft
Roosevelt's Africa hunting voyage route outlined
Washington October 28 President Roosevelt’s African trip route is sketched by Bishop Hartzell. The plan shows a voyage from Germandria to Mombasa then by rail to Lake Victoria Nyanza for hunting and science work with Kermit Roosevelt as photographer and two National Museum naturalists. The return will follow the White Nile to Khartoum and Cairo with English officials aiding the journey.
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Washington, D. C
Roosevelt
Joseph C. Hartzell
Methodist Church of Africa
Africa
Germandria
Suez Canal
Red Sea
Mombasa
British East Africa
London
Lake Victoria
Nyanza
White Nile
Khartoum
Cairo
Kermit
National Museum
Uganda
Nile
United States
Atlantic
Bishop Hartzell
Bay State Gas stock sales spark mail fraud probe
New York October 2 The government probes allegations that Thomas L Lawson used the mails to defraud by selling Bay State Gas company stock to the public.
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Bay State Gas Company
New York
Thomas L. Lawson
Derailed Rock Island Train In Omaha Leaves Injured
A Rock Island train derailed while entering Omaha this morning. Several people were injured but no fatalities were reported and no one appears fatally hurt.
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Omaha
Rock Island
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