Latest twists in Rustin murder case linked to Davis
In Omaha at the inquest janitor Hanson testifies Davis room was unoccupied at night. Mrs. Rice says Austin identified Davis as the killer. Davis recalls uncertain arrival time near the Austin home. Chatham hotel owner notes Davis had a key. Plumer says Davis burned belongings before a planned death. Davis’s bank clerk brother and family press to hide Davis’s link. Grand jury meets in two weeks to probe.
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Omaha
Rustin
Davis
Hanson
Chatham Hotel
Charles Davis
Rice
Austin
Chatham
Plumer
First National Bank
Gold Boom Hinted In Inishowen Peninsula Ireland
Inishowen in County Donegal, Ireland, prepares for a potential gold rush as the Donegal goldfields attract mining interest. James Johnston of Belfast has lease rights to about 14 660 acres, with a Nevada incorporated company aiming to work the deposits. About 4 000 tons of pay ore are exposed, valued at roughly 24.42 dollars per ton, plus silver and iron prospects. Ancient Irish finds show Donegal’s long history of gold.
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Dublin
Inishowen
County
Donegal
James Johnston
Belfast
America
Earl of Shaftesbury
Nevada
Johnston
Daredevil Contest for Two Racers at Latonia Track
Cincinnati Ohio September 9 one week hence the wildest unsafe automobile race ever. Barney Oldfield and John J Ryan will race with no rules after the start. The winner is first to finish two of three three mile heats for a $2500 side bet. Cars are exact duplicates.
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Cincinnati
Latonia
Barney Oldield
John J. Ryan
Oldfield
Ryan
Air ship a success American aeronaut breaks French record
Opvil Wright of Dayton, Ohio, today asserts a successful airship achievement in breaking a French record. The event enhances American aeronautical prestige and outlines further plans for transatlantic demonstrations.
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Washington
Wright Flights Over Fort Myer Breaks New Speed Record
Wilbur Wright piloted an aeroplane around Fort Myer in 57 minutes and seconds, beating DeLagran ge's prior mark by 26 seconds and averaging 28 miles per hour. He said gasoline issues limited performance but will retry after reloading fuel and checking the engine. The trial weather was perfect and confirms acceptance of the aircraft at 25 000 dollars.
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Fort Myer
Virginia
DeLagrange
Arrs
Wright
Catholics Meet At London For Ninth Eucharistic Congress
London crowds fill churches and Westminster as the ninth international eucharistic congress opens. Cardinal Gibbons of Baltimore attends with the Duke of Norfolk as archbishops and bishops from Europe except Russia participate. Representatives also arrive from Turkey, Central Africa, Cape Colony, Canada, Burma, Australia, and New Zealand. A Saturday procession of 14,000 London Catholic schoolchildren marched past the Archbishop of London’s residence.
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London
Cardinal Gibbons of
Baltimore
Duke of Norfolk
Westminster
Europe
Russia
Turkey
Central Africa
Cape Colony
Canada
Burmah
Australia
New Zeland
Advances death by own action theory in Omaha case
Mrs. Abbie L. Rice, held after the shooting of Dr. Fredrick Austin, told officials a long statement suggesting suicide by Dr. Austin. The narrative links his debts, rent unpaid, bank checks dishonored, and insurance policy motives to the fatal act. Police and county attorney withheld full details.
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Omaha
Neb
Abbie L. Rice
Fredrick Austin
Donahue
English
Austin
Forest Fire Rages on Divide Between Box Elder and Rapid Creek
A large forest fire northwest of Rapid City burns extensive land near the Sam Parker place and through former Cuttings and Price Lumber cuttings. The blaze moves northeast along the divide between Box Elder and Rapid creeks, eight to twelve miles away.
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Box Elder
Rapid Creek
Lead Daily Call
Rapid City
Sam Parker
Cuttings & Price Lumber Company
Rapid Creeks
Prairie Fire Destroys Cox Sheep Ranch and Surrounding Range
Rapid Journal reports a prairie fire near Rapid and Spring creeks burning the Cox sheep ranch twelve miles southeast of the city. Daniel W. Stevens and family escaped with no insurance as 400 acres of Cox pasture and three other sections burned. over fifty men fought the blaze until it was fully out on Monday.
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William Cox
Rapid
Spring Creeks
Daniel W. Stevens
Cox
Militiamen Return From Fort Riley Encampment in Good Health
Black Hills militiamen returned from the Fort Riley encampment in Kansas with positive reports. Attendees included Deadwood Rapid City Sturgis Spearfish Custer and Hot Springs units. About ten thousand militiamen participated performing bracing maneuvers and a sham battle that the South Dakota regiment won against Iowa forces. Regular units from Omaha Fort Leavenworth and Fort Riley were also present.
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Black Hills
Fort Riley
Kansas
Deadwood
Rapid City
Sturgis
Spearfish
Custer
Hot Springs
South Dakota
Hills
Fires in Northern Michigan Dying Down
Hibbing winds eased today reducing forest fire danger in the area. A relief fund of over thirty thousand dollars has been raised. Reports from various parts of the country show fires burning, with Calumet and Norway, Michigan reporting serious blazes.
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Michigan
Duluth
Hibbing
Calumet
Norway
Taft Invited to Address Lake to Gulf Water Ways Meet
Judge Taft received an invitation to address the Lake to Gulf Water Ways Association session in Chicago on October 7. He will probably accept. Taft is fatigued from yesterday's trip.
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Cincinnati
Taft
Lake
Gulf Water Ways Association
Chicago
Deadlock Seems Certain in Des Moines Senator Race
In Des Moines a joint session vote on the senatorial contest shows Cummins 66, Porter 46, Congressman Walter Smith 20, and 19 scattering. The tally indicates no escape from a deadlock.
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Des Moines
Cummins
Porter
Walter Smith
Wisconsin Towns Face Encircling Forest Fires
For twenty four hours the town of Park Falls along with surrounding areas has fought spreading forest fires that have trapped residents on three sides. People abandon belongings while authorities deploy fifteen hundred feet of hose and an engine sent from the island to aid firefighting efforts.
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Wisconsin
Park Falls
Wis
Sept. O
Forest Fire Near Galena Reaches Mammoth Proportions
A fierce forest fire started below Galena yesterday, aided by favorable winds at times, burning about three by three and a half miles. Five hundred Fort Meade soldiers, forestry forces, Homestake workers, and local mills battled the blaze as it threatened ranches and timbered areas. casualties were limited to timber loss with no lives or major property damage reported yet.
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Galena
Branch Mint
Burlington Railroad
Forestry Department
Fort Meade
Homestake
Boulder Park
Hamilton
Carbonate
Tinton
Wyoming Line
Home Stake
Norman Sutherland
Tilk Creek
Forestry Reserve
Prospector Ed McKingie Killed in Willow Point Duel
News from Winnemucca Nev reports Ed McKingie a prospector killed at Willow Point after a rifle duel with farmer F Hanson whose two children were wounded. The dispute arose over a mining claim.
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Prospector
Winnemuca
Nev
Ed McKingie
Willow Point
Here
F. Hanson
McKinsie
Hanson Farm
Hanson
Fires Under Control Tip Sparks Optimism
Fire officials report progress as flames remain active but under control. Last night’s effort made headway, though complete extinguishment is not yet achieved. Authorities warn of lingering hotspots and continue vigilant monitoring.
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Lead Daily Call
Railroads race Spokane for Big Bend wheat traffic
Three steam lines and an electric carrier contend to gain control of traffic in the Big Bend wheat belt west of Spokane and central Washington. Northern Pacific surveys along the Columbia River seek connections with Great Northern. Milwaukee Road plans branches. Spokane Columbia and Western Railway seeks a 75 mile electric link to the confluence of Spokane and Columbia rivers. Incorporators include Spokane Inland Empire Electric Railway officials. Nine Mile plant to supply power. Survey work planned before year end. line may extend northward from Niles next year.
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Spokane
Wash
Big Bend Wheat Belt
Washington
Northern Pacific Company
Columbia River
Spokane, Portland and Seattle
Great Northern
Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul
Spokane, Columbia and Western Railway Company
Spokane County
Columbia
Spokane and
Inland Empire Electric Railway System
J. P. Graves
Nine Mile
Niles
Address Cause for Smiles as Plant Classification Question
New York reports scientists react to Professor Francis Darwin's Dublin address suggesting plants may act like animals in response and memory. Dr. W Alphonso Murrill notes Darwin's stance on inherited acquired characteristics is controversial and not widely supported.
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New York
Francis Darwin
British Association
Dublin
W. Alphonso Murrill
Botanical Gardens
Darwin
Murrill
House vote tallies pause session in Des Moines
NO SENATOR DES MOINES Sept 8 The house senatorial vote stood at noon today with Cumming 44 scattering Mandpatters and Porter democratic A adjournment was taken until two this afternoon.
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Des Moines
House
Cumming
Porter
Roosevelt Safe Investigation Clears Suspect of Plot
The investigation into the attempted assassination near Oyster Bay found John Coughlin of Walpole Massachusetts unconnected with the incident. Coughlin admitted past insanity and possession of a revolver for protection but denied any plan to harm the president. officials expect confinement in a Long Island asylum unless a relative intervenes.
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Oyster Bay
Roosevelt
New York
Mayo Wauworth
Presiden
Binley Roosevelt
Miola
John Coughlin
Dod Wright
Burns
Coughlin
United Press
Walpole
Mass
James Coughlin
Long Island
Fire Bugs Suspected After Two Blazes In Hot Springs
Hot Springs Maryland experiences two suspicious fires within a week. A porch fire damaged a hose and a plaster mill burned late at night near Cold Brook, with two men seen fleeing. Mill owner George Stoddard faced about 7000 dollars in losses as the wooden structure burned beyond reach of water.
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Hot Springs
M. D
Trust
Burlington Round House
Cold Brook
Geo. Stoddard
South Dakota Medical Association Elects Officers at Yankton
The South Dakota State Medical Association elected Dr A Brown of Sioux Falls as president and Dr Smiley of Mitchell as first vice president with Dr W F Moore of Tindall as second vice president. The 27th annual session in Yankton closed with remarks by Dr J N McCormack on doctor citizen relations.
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Yan’ Ton
South Dakota State Medical Association
J. C. Mead
State Hospital For
Warren
College
R. C. Warne
Mitchell
J. N. McCormack
Bowling Green
Opera House
Sioux Falls
Yankton
Dru, Brown
Parson Craig
Putman
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NEW Murder Club
Dr. Rustin
Water Ways Association
Iowa
Allison
Mii
DR. Brown
the State Medical Association
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