Adams Confession Tied to 1904 Idaho Murder Case
The confession of Steve Adams given to the Idaho state penitentiary warden and two detectives is entered at his trial for Fred Tyler's murder. Adams describes meetings with Mercer Haywood Pettibone, and Jack Simpkins, arranging to kill Steunenberg, and recounts the Tyler killing and subsequent events including payments of 200 dollars.
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Colorado
Idaho
Jack Simpkins
Adams
Stennenberg
Wallace
Wardnes
Independence
Pettibone
Haywood and
Simpkins
Steunenberg
Settlement Payment Report Cited by Settlers
Respondent states settlers agreed to cover costs but failed to pay. He mentions receiving 8196 from Mas lak and 100 from Simpkins and 25 from lime before leaving. The excerpt shows partial accountability and disputed funds.
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Maslak
Simpkins
Supreme Court Hearing Sees Flood of Affidavits Over Egan Admission
The Minnehaha County Bar assn protests George W. Egan’s state bar admission in a Kaufmann murder case. Affidavits accuse Egan of moral turpitude and extortion, countered by affidavits defending his client advocacy. The hearing ends with the case taken under advisement.
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Supreme Court
Pierre
Minnehaha County Bar Association
George W. Egan
Reading
Kaufmann
Bar
G. H. Winsor
Egan
Winsor
Bar Association
Taft Hinted To Visit London On Homeward Trip
London observers hope Secretary Taft will shorten his return from the east by calling at London for a day or two. King Edward would receive him and British officials press for a meeting with leading public men. Taft has said he hurries home to report to Congress but a stop in England remains possible.
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London
Taft
England
Fonlon
Japan
Berlim
St. Petersburg
Otop
Paris
Mr. Taft
King Edward
Washington
Congress
Berlin
Cherbourg
Trosseau of a Princess Bride of Prince George Has Sixty Five Costumes
Paris reports the trosseau of Princess Marie Bonaparte, bride of Prince George of Greece, on display with sixty five costumes, a dozen hats, costly furs, linen, and lingerie costing about $80,000. Critics note the collection was bought from one Austrian house, not a Paris firm.
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Prince George
Paris
Marie Bonaparte
Greece
Faris
Mail Sack Disappears Between Conde and Redfield
Postal inspectors probe a mail sack missing with checks totaling over 88 dollars and other valuable papers. The sack disappeared between Conde and Redfield during transit and the case remains unsolved after more than two weeks.
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CONDE
Conde Tronks
Redfield
Currency Famine to Ease Before Congress Meets
Reports from Atlantic Pacific and gulf ports show American field and factory goods loaded for export. European banks raise discount rates to curb gold outflow as vast gold shipments to the United States assess a temporary relief for the currency famine.
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Congress
Atlantic
Pacific
Gulf
America
Europe
United States
Bank of England
National Bank of Belgium
Imperial Bank of Germany
Bank of France
Lusitania
Marksman ship in Army Atlantic Division Makes the Best Showing
General Duvall released the 1907 small arms results. Fort Sheridan rifle winners were Sgt Laurits Pedersen and Lt William Wallace. Pistol top prizes went to Sgt Thomas Coppard and Capt James Cole. Atlantic division led in combined rifle and pistol marksman ship. Philippine division ranked lowest.
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Atlantic
Washington, D. C
Duvall
Fort Sheridan
Laurits Pedersen
Twelfth Cavalry
William B. Wallace
Twentieth Infantry
Thomas H. Coppard
Fourteenth Cavalry
James A. Cole
Sixth Cavalry
Mine Inspector's Report Details Gold Output Drop
Pierre November 14 The annual report of State Mine Inspector Tre week fails to give a detailed gold production figure for the past year. The output is described as considerably less than the previous year with Homestake $600000 lower due to a mine fire. Total production last year was $4980000, Homestake $5250000. Six fatal accidents occurred this year, seven in the prior year, and mines are said to be in generally good condition with increased safety measures.
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Pierre
Treweek
Homestake
Japan Aims for Peace With United States
Tokio reports the Japanese government via Minister Hrayashi expresses cordial attitude toward the United States and states Japan wants peace and goodwill as tensions ease.
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Japan
Tokio
Hrayashi
United States
Emperor's Birthday Message Sparks Hawaii Tensions
Hawaii readers watch as the Japanese community marks the emperor's birthday with feasts and fireworks while anxiety grows over loyalty and potential war implications. Officials note rising Japanese numbers and the impact on local schools and political sentiment amid strong pro America patriotism.
Trains to Arlington Soon Run Northward
Sioux Falls Nov 10. The South Dakota Central Railroad will run trains within ten days to Arlington, extending service northward from Sioux Falls. President P F Sherman has ordered a new locomotive, bringing six engines on the line, shipped from Chicago. The line, except for a small Arlington section not yet ballasted, is praised as the best constructed with a level grade and up-to-date roadbed, promising regular service once tested.
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Sioux
South Dakota
Arlington
P. F. Sherman O
Chicago
Sioux Falls
South Dakota Centrals
Racing Against Death In Sioux City Rescue
Professor C M Young raced his fifth son Roland to Sioux City after a sandbar stuck in his throat nearly stopped his breathing. Surgeons removed the object with clamps down the windpipe while the boy, playing in the yard, tried to free it from his mittens. The incident ended with rapid action and critical danger overcome with medical help.
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C. M. Young
State University
Roland
Sioux City
Labor Federation Opens Seventy Seventh AFL Session in Norfolk
The seventy seventh annual American Federation of Labor convention opened in Norfolk with 400 delegates including most executives except John Mitchell. Gompers spoke as preparations began for two weeks of sessions at the Jamestown Exposition Auditorium amid American Labor Day celebrations.
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Norfolk
Var
American Federation of Labor
Great Army of Organized Labor
America
Ocean J
Federation
John Mitchell
United Mine Workers
Gompers
Swanson
Tucker
Riddick
Anderson
Norfolk Board of Trade
Scott
Norfolk Central Labor Union
O'Connell
Virginia Federation of Labor
Morrison
Lennon
Victor L. Berger
Milwaukee
Berger
Arthur A. Hay
International Typographical Union
Los Angeles
Cal
Citizens’ Alliance Union of
Canada
Mexico
Cuba
Smooth Forger Seized After Fort Smith Forgery Ring
Pittsburg detectives arrest Dorrow ling biographical books from libraries and forging signatures of prominent men to commit fraud. The suspect, B O Smith of Fort Smith Arkansas alias Paul Halloway, is wanted by the Kansas City bankers association for forgeries totaling 899000 with a $2000 reward. He is accused of forging notable names including Elkins Depew Morgan Astor Edison and Governor Hughes. A pocketbook found on him held visiting cards including Mrs W K Vanderbilt.
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Pittsburg
Smith
Senator Elkins
Wes Virginia
Chauncey Depew
J. P Morgan
John Jacob Astor
Thomas A. Edison
Governor Hughes
Horse thieves guilty as Nelson and Dorwen plead
Grantham of Cus ter brought the accused from Sundinee where Thos Nelson and Geo Dotson were under arrest for horse stealing. Nelson got eighteen months Dorwen one year. Judge Jar Jee of Buffalo presided. Medical note: stock association offered a thousand dollars as reward.
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Grantham
Custer
Sundinee
Thos Nelson
Geo. Dotson
State
Nelson
Dorwen
Prison Sentence Expected for Rich Milwaukee Woman
Chicago November 12 Mrs Evelyn Romadka a wealthy Milwaukee woman who pleaded guilty to thefts in Chicago must go to the penitentiary States Attorney Healy announced today The defense said the earlier plea would stand when the trial resumes next week
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Chicago
Evelyn Romadka
Milwaukee
Healy
Ramadka
Spearfish Notes From A Busy Week Of Local Doings
Trawl of local events covers a new warehouse build by John Munger at 12 by 50 feet with iron cladding, Mr and Mrs George Boland moving to Nahant, George Boland joining Mc Laughlin Tie and Timber in charge of the commissary grocery. A. Letchardt reports progress on a Spotted Tail tunnel project aiming to strike a major ore body within twenty five feet. H Lyman injures his thumb in wood splitting. Dr Jones treats the wound. Miss M E Harlow seeks agency for life insurers, backed by local business leaders. Rev F North-Tammon notes a sister-in-law’s suicide in Colorado after her husband’s death. Tollefson’s suicide linked to conflict over a lumber firm books. Lead-Normal football overwhelms Lead High 28 to 0, wind negating forward passes. McClung, Putyany, and Lead’s quarterback stand out. Normal eyes Thanksgiving clash with Belle Fourche for a potential rematch after last year’s score.
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John Munger
George Boland
Nahant
George
McLaughlin Tie and Timber Company
A. Ltetchardt
Spotted Tail
F. North-Tammon
Tolefson
Ault
Elis
Lead High School
McClung
Capt. Putyany
Belle Fourche
Anti Clericals Win in Rome Municipal Elections
Rome reports indicate anti clericals won a sweeping municipal victory in the capital elections. Clericals withdrew from the field for the first time since 1870, signaling a broad political shift with impact beyond Rome into Italy. Vatican organs call the clerical abstention a tactical move.
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Rome
Italy
Sochilista
Lbs
Vatican
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Adame
Simpking
Trosseau OF A
The
Globe
Honolulu
Mporer
Apan
Hawaiian Islands
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Hawaii
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