Ruth Bryan Leavitt Seeks Divorce From William Leavitt
Ruth Bryan Leavitt plans absolute divorce from artist husband William Holmer Leavitt in Denver. She told friends she could not endure him and that he is impossible. The couple, who have two children, last lived in a home William Bryan bought for them in Denver. Leavitt is abroad studying art.
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Chicago
Ruth Bryan Leavitt
William Holmer Leavitt
Leavitt
Denver
Leavitts
William Jennings Bryan
Rich Woman in Peculiar Arrest at Buck Shoals Estate
Asheville Nov 6 Mrs Sophonisba Eastman heiress to a $1,000,000 Carter Harrison fortune was arrested on a warrant charging unlawful living with a man in a house without other females. The complainant is a son of Colonel Wrs Bee who had dwelt at Peck Shoals. Eastman sues Colonel Bee claiming she financed Buck Shoals purchase but was defrauded and that the property is under his control.
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Carter Harrison
Asheville
N. C
Sophenisba Eastman
Chicago
Buck Shoals
French Bront River
W.rs. Mic Bee
Peck Shoals
Colonel McBee
Bill Nye
Tenement Fire Kills Three Boys in St Louis
Three boys died in a morning fire at 218 South Sidney Street in a tenement. The blaze started early with unknown origin and authorities are investigating.
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St. Louis
South Sidney Street
Good Fish Prospects for Spearfish River Restocking
Lead city men including W. B. Perkins Kersten Brothers and A. Rose petitioned for five hundred thousand fish to restock Spearfish river. Rainbow Loch Leven and Brook trout will be stocked. Superintendent Booth of the Spearfish hatchery will deliver the fish in a few days for immediate distribution.
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Lead City
Lead Daily
W. B. Perkins
W. B. Perkins Kersten Brothers
Alex Rose
G. L Beers
Kuester Brothers
A. B. Morton
Hugh Mackie
Fred Shackleford
Electrified Tunnel Inaugural Links Port Huron and Sarnia
Distinguished railroad officials and electrical experts from the United States and Canada attended the Grand Trunk Railway formal inauguration of the electrified intercity tunnel between Port Huron Michigan and Sarnia Ontario. The project, among the largest electrical railroad contracts in America, promises improved safety and efficiency.
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Port Huron
Mich
United States
Canada
Grand Trunk Railroad
Sarnia
Ont
America
Electrification of Le Clair tunnel impresses engineers worldwide
An electric plant costing 500000 powers four large locomotives with 40 percent more tractive effort than steam engines, enabling trains to average 10 mph through the tunnel. The system improves safety by eliminating coal gas hazards that plagued the St. Clair tunnel since 1891, with bright arc lighting and pure air inside.
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le Clair
Wo K
St. Clair
Custer Mica Factory to Move to New York Mine
The mica factory at Custer will be moved with all departments except the stripping unit to the New York mine seven miles from town. Machinery will be shipped and a new factory building erected at the mine, with operations restarting by January. Some families plan to relocate for work, though townspeople fret over losing a live industry.
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Custer
Lead Daily Call
Denver
New York
Standby Mining reports successful two month test at Rochford plant
The Standby Mining company completed two months of milling at the Rochford plant and suspended operations due to incoming cold weather that threatens water power. The test ran about thirty five tons per day, with waste included. The average value of ore and waste was about $3 per ton, with $1.60 in free gold captured on plates and $1.96 remaining in tailings, mostly refractory values potentially recoverable by cyanide.
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Lead Daily
Rochford
Standby mine boosted by Downie-Wright mill test success
The Standby mine shows a larger ore body and higher gold recovery after adopting a Downie-Wright slow-speed mill. Ten stamps process ore then a Chilian mill polishes free gold for better amalgamation. Foreman John H. Bowers streamlined operations, built mill level bins, and routed ore efficiently. assays now show the ledge width of 200 feet with gold values from four to four and a half dollars per ton.
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Downie-Wright
Labor Leaders Weigh Roosevelt Snub of Gompers
Denver officials report that John Mitchell Daniel J. Keefe and James Duncan are expected to oppose any White House invitation to honor Samuel Gompers, arguing labor should be represented only through the American Federation, the parent body. The method of disapproval remains to be seen.
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Denver
Roosevelt
Samuel Gompers
White House
Out
Gompers
John Mitchell
Daniel J. Keefe
James Duncan
American Federation
Famous Saint Louis Editor Dies After Car Crash
Mr. David M. Thompson editor of the Northwestern Christian Advocate died in St. Louis after being injured in an automobile accident Monday evening. Thompson was a widely known figure in his field and his death shocks many friends nationwide.
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St. Louis
David M. Thompson
Northwestern Christian Advocate
Death of Chinese Emperor Prompts Regent appointment
The emperor died in Peking after a brief illness at 4 pm. Edicts named Prince Chun as regent and Pu Wen as heir presumptive. Grand council members gathered at the palace as officials filled the imperial residence. The emperor was born in 1872 and ascended the throne in 1873.
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Peking
China
Prince Chun
Pu Wen
Six Chinamen Drowned in Buffalo River Collision
All six men drowned when a small boat carrying Chinese laborers collided with a gasoline launch and broke against the breakwall. The bodies were all recovered. the incident occurred while crossing from Canada into Buffalo.
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Buffalo
Nov
Ota
Canada
Building Wrecked in Wells and Kinzie Gas Explosion
A four story building at Wells and Kinzie Streets was demolished by a gas explosion this morning. The owners say the disaster was planned by enemies and expect sensational disclosures soon.
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Wells and
Kinzie Street
Chicago
Wells and Kinzie Streets
Denver Aims for Vast Park System and Boulevards Plan
Denver park commissioners begin implementing the Macmonnies beauty plan to transform the city into an immense park system at a projected cost around 9 million dollars. The boulevard network will link City Park with Montclair and Aurora, plus diagonals, while playgrounds and neighborhood centers develop citywide.
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Denver
Colo
America
Park Commission
City Park
Montclair
Aurora
Cherry Creek
City
Congress
Lincoln
Rocky Mountain
Berkley Lakes
Labor Feud in AFL Split Threatens Leadership
Denver reports that Thomas L. Lewis plans to oppose John Mitchell for AFL vice president, accusing him of holding offices in two federations. Lewis seeks Mitchell’s ouster, while Mitchell aims to regain the United Mine Workers presidency, a post he held before Lewis.
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Denver
Reliable Authority
John Mitchell
Thomas L. Lewis
Lewis
Mitchell
American Federation of Labor
United Mine Workers of America
Whiteis Returns From Wyoming To Face Trial
Lawrence Whiteis arrived from Hulett Wyoming to appear at the circuit court in Sturgis on a charge of misappropriating Singer Sewing Machine funds. He has been out on $500 bail. Bondsman W J McIntyre planned to pursue extradition but Whiteis return alleviated the risk of bond forfeiture and the case proceeds as the court sessions begin.
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Whiteis
Wyoming
Lead Daily Call
Lawrence Whiteis
Hulett
Wyo
Sturgis
Singer Sewing Machine Company
W. J. McIntyre
Sheridan's Ride: Union Triumph at Cedar Creek Described
An officer recalling Sheridan's dramatic advance at Cedar Creek recounts the morning as troops regrouped at Milltown. He notes Sheridan’s rally, the recovery of artillery, and the decisive counterattack that yielded about 1,000 prisoners and a backhanded enemy defeat.
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Cedar Creek
Shenandoal Valley
Batman
Spera
Major Spera
Milltown
Wen
Aribile
Sheridan
Early
Winchester
Jury verdict on Bleeker street fire deaths in city
Coroner's jury finds the deceased died of burns from a fire at No. 118 Bleeker street in Lead City. They blame no authorities for neglect and note the disaster began from an overheated stove. Inquest details testimony on building conditions and the flames.
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Tims
Daly
Lla
St. [Ostal
Ant
St. Joseph's
Bleeker Str
F. S
Cr Hugh
Simon Jacobs King
Howe
Horace Watson
Live Stock Report from South Omaha Trade
The South Omaha market shows weaker cattle supply last week with little stock offered across classes though quality varied. Beef cattle advance slightly from two weeks prior while feeders and stockers see improved inquiry. prices for beef, heifers, and feeders range with noted spreads from $3.00 to $5.50. lambs and yearlings quoted higher amid light receipts and steady to higher prices.
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South Omaha
Tennessee reunion marks eighth year in St Louis
An eighth annual Tennessee reunion opened in St Louis on November 12 with a large southern crowd. A robust program was planned to honor guests and revive memories of the war era.
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Army of the Te
St. Louis
Tennessee
Fragmentary local note on parade and celebration events
A damaged OCR fragment hints at an army parade and celebratory activities. It mentions a group and festivities but lacks clear names, dates, or places to identify specifics.
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Duncan
S&t. Louis
Emperor of Ching
Pu Weit
William
Sheridan’s
Little Phil
Cash
Eridan
Kellogg
Colone Miller
Joptinin Tunley
Jackson
Cincinnat
L Commercial Tribune
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New Orleans
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