Night Rider Confesses in Rankin Lake Outrage Case
Ted Burton a self confessed night rider links himself to the Reelfoot Lake outrages that led to the death of Captain Quinten Rankin of Trenton. He names leaders Tom and Garret Johnson and William Watson and adds forty more members. Sixty one prisoners are in Camp Nemo near Samburg as of Oct 30. A Union City court session opened to investigate the Rankin killing with a grand jury.
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Ted” Burton
Sayo
Tiptonville
Lenn
Reelfoot Lake
Quiten Rankin
Trenton
Tenn
Rankin
Camp Nemo
Samburg
Burton
Walnut Log
Tom
Garret Johnson
William Watson
Lake Band
James I. Carpenter
Union City
R. Z. Taylor
West Tennessee Company
Carpenter
Night Rider
Land Company
Night Riders
Camp
Nemo
Judeec Joseph FE. Jones
Dresden
Reebioot Lake
Captain Rankin
Jones
Confessed Highwayman J P Mansfield Admits 40 Robberies
Flora M Bilkise, a former vaudeville performer and Christ Mission head, converted John P Gamble alias J P Mansfield on Spokane street corners and secured his confession. He told police of more than forty robberies and pleaded guilty to attempted robbery and shooting. He was bound to the superior court for $2000. He warned youths to avoid liquor, saying alcohol led to crime. He admitted robbing during drunken spells and noted Helena as his first crime. He gave several $10 gold pieces.
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J. P. Mansfield
Spokane
Wash
Flora M. Bilkise
Baldwin Seminary
Christ Mission
Coeur d'Alene
John P. Gamble
Helena
Mont
Gamble
Straggler Tosses Loot as He Heads to Police Station
After a talk with Miss Bilkiss, a straggler in the river district scatters about $286 in ill gotten gains along the street on his way to the police station.
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River District
Dakota Bank Deposits Reach Higher Per Capita
A Dakota report shows state banks hold about sixty one million dollars in individual deposits as of September 1, up from prior levels. The total bank deposits reach sixty seven million with six million from other banks excluded.
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Pierre
Dakota
Mail Carrier Saves Boy in Barn Fire Near Florence
Nels Bergen, northeast of Florence, lost his barn and an orchard to a Thursday afternoon fire started by his 5-year-old son. Mail carrier Nisbet discovered the blaze and pulled the boy from the flames before neighbors helped extinguish the blaze and prevent the house from burning.
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Florence
S. D
Nels Bergen
Nisbet
Mr. Bergen
Northwestern surveyors push line between Midland and Leslie
An outfit of Northwestern surveyors worked two weeks to lay lines between Midland and Leslie in Stanley county. Supt. Dyke recently driven through the territory near the head and Cheyenne rivers. The opening of Tripp county will draw travel from Dallas to Midland then north to the Cheyenne reservation.
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Philip
S. D
Northwestern
Midland
Leslie
Stanley County
Tripp
Dallas
Cheyenne Reservation
Martin and Burke Prevail in Sioux Falls Victory
In Sioux Falls South Dakota the Republican ticket led by Taft and Vessey won large majorities. Taft carries the state with not less than twenty five thousand. Vessey elected governor by near equal margin. Martin and Burke for congress also win by about twenty seven thousand. Minnehaha County backed Vessey with six hundred votes.
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Sioux Falls
Nova
South Dakota
Taft
Wessey
Martin
Burke
Congress
Minnehaha
Lee
Vessey
Japanese Forestry Model Shows Safe Preservation Methods
Washington reports that Japan has long practiced state supervised forestry. For 1,200 years Nippon’s people have planted and managed forests with minimal waste. Thinning begins at thirteen, continuing every five years until final harvest at about 120 years, yielding high value and sustainable growth.
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United States
Washington
Nippon
Japan
Bryan Telegram to Taft Congratulates Election Victory
Lincoln November 5 telegram from Mr. Bryan to President elect Taft offers congratulations and best wishes for the success of his administration.
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Mr. Bryan
Lincoln
Bryan
Presidentelect
Taft
Dixon Faces $500000 Slander Suit Over The Traitor Play
Raleigh November reports Thomas Dixon Jr a clergyman author and dramatist named as defendant in a $500000 slander suit filed by Walter A Montgomery former North Carolina supreme court justice. The case set for today in federal court with Dixon hiring leading lawyers. The dispute centers on the play The Traitor tied to Dixon's earlier works The Clansman and The Leopards Spots. Montgomery criticized Dixon in a Republican meeting and Dixon answered in an open letter to the News and Observer. The Traitor subsequent performance drew a packed house.
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Raleigh
N.C
Thomas Dixon, Jr
Walter A. Montgomery
Supreme Court
Dixon
New York
Montgomery
News and Observer
Convict Labor Law Convention Opens in Atlanta
In Atlanta on November 5 a convention of county commissioners ordinaries and road authorities discussed the 1908 convict labor law. The gathering outlined moving away from private farming out of convicts, once likened to peonage, toward a state coordinated system with the prison commission.
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Atlanta
House of Representatives
Jimena
Georgia
State Prison Commission
State plans to use convict labor for road work
The commission aims to employ convicts on roads until next April when the new law takes full effect. Officials will urge counties to use their convict quotas and assist them in productive labor. County road builders will speak to share experience. Bids are invited for land tracts 2000 to 5000 acres for a five year lease or sale with option to lease as part of extending the state farm idea.
Spiritualist Funeral Held in Spokane for Eva Emerick
In Spokane the spiritualist funeral for Eva Emerick featured Cora Kincannon Smith leading arrangements and delivering the eulogy. Two songs of rejoicing accompanied remarks that the departed spirit brings comfort to the bereaved husband and mourners before the procession and viewings.
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Spokane
Wash
Eva Emerick
Cora Kincannon Smith
Mrs. Smith
Hisband
Chicago Man Arrested in Deadwood for Desertion
Chicago police sought Charles M. Schoen for abandoning his wife and infant son. Detained by Chief Lambert in Deadwood after a local employer saw him. He admitted identity and awaits Chicago authorities for further action.
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Chicago
Deadwood
Form
Lead
Daily Call
Lambert
Charles M. Schoen
Ben
Fairyland
Schoen
Stranger named Stevens arrested for knife threat in Deadwood
A man who gave the name Stevens was arrested by Officer Brasch on a disorderly conduct charge after he was twice ejected from a Main street resort for a disturbance. He drew a knife on a porter and was taken into custody with the weapon open in his hand.
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Deadwood
Stevens
Brasch
Aurora Land and Improvement reports strong sale week
The Aurora Land and Improvement Company notes a very successful week selling lots in Beautiful Aurora Denver's Queen Suburb. Since the excursionists Klopp Gidley and Jelbert reviewed the property, many residents have purchased, with notes totaling 20 990 dollars as a filing testimonial of citizen confidence in the company.
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Aurora Land and Improvement Company
Aurora
Denver
Messrs
Klopp
Gidley
Jelbert
First American Catholic Missionary Congress to convene in Chicago
Chicago will host the first American Catholic Missionary Congress from November 15 to 18 attended by about 750 priests and 1,500 lay delegates from the United States and Canada. Apostolic Delegate Falconio will represent the Vatican as the church shifts from missionary status to direct papal supervision. Downstate and regional prelates including Bishop John Stariha and Mgr Sheehan are listed among attendees.
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Chicago
United States
Canada
North American
Catholic Church
Propaganda the Faith
Falconio
Vatican
Flory Name
John Stariha
Lead
Mgr. Sheehan
Elkton
Dakota
Taft Lookalike Nels Nelson Draws Taft Comparisons
Des Moines readers mistake Nels Nelson from Lead South Dakota for William Howard Taft due to a strong resemblance. Nelson, head of Amaconda Mining, visited Des Moines and Sioux City amid Taft publicity, earning photographers’ attention in Chicago as well.
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the Register and Leader of
Des Moines
Nels Nelson
Deadwood
William Howard Taft
United States
Mr. Taft
Judge Taft
Amaconda Mining Company
Lead
S. D
Nelson
Oscar Thorson
Bill Taft
Sioux City
Bryan
Chicago
Taft
City
Terrible Potomac River Collision Kills and Drowns
Washington date line reports two steamers collided in the Potomac River near Washington. One dead, several drowned and many injured. Reported totals not authenticated yet. The incident involved a crowd from the two vessels.
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Potomac River
Washington
The
Tribute to G G Ware George GO Ware Returned Home
A brief tribute notes that G G Ware, also known as George GO Ware, has returned home. The item serves as a local remembrance and community acknowledgment of his life and presence.
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G. G. Ware
George GO. Ware
Beloved George G Ware Returns Home to Hooker County
The Mullen Nebraska Tribune notes the return of George G Ware to the area after a period away. It praises his support for settlers, his yearly purchases from hay to grain, and his leadership of the U. B. I. company. The piece hopes he remains part of the community and acknowledges past technical issues resolved.
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Ware
Hooker County
U. B. I. Company
Rae
George G. Ware
Mullen
Neb
Tribune
Alledged kidnapping tale centers on Lead girl Edna
The Lead Daily Call reports a disputed kidnap claim involving Edna, daughter of J M Ellis. Edna lived with her aunt Mrs Bowman for four years and bonds formed strong ties. Ellis demanded custody amid suspicions Bowman would not send Edna to St Martins academy, prompting a warrant and extradition talk.
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Lead Daily Call
Edna
J. M. Ellis
Lead
Montana
Pioneer Times
Black Hills Medical Association elects officers at Deadwood meeting
The annual Black Hills Medical Association gathering at the Franklin hotel Deadwood elected officers for the ensuing year led by President Dr Allen and Vice President Dr Griffin. New members were considered while five applications were received. Regular meetings occur the first Thursday every other month.
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B. H
Frm
Black Hills Medical Association
Franklin Hotel
Deadwood
Allen
Ashcroft
Coburn
Howe
Freeman
Clough
Judd
Hanstein
Hargeng
Walker
Hot Springs
Griffin
Minty
Rapid City
Fletcher
Wasta
Franklin
Vonterday
Giffin
Vercoe
Lend
Hairans
Breeman
Toad
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Milwaukee
Tripp County
TAFI
Martin and
Vluralittie
Starsha
Black Hills
Robert Willison
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