Bandit Robs Seven Yellowstone Park Stage Coaches Near Old Faithful
A masked highwayman robs seven stage coaches near the Old Faithful Inn in Yellowstone Park, taking more than $6,000. Passengers and drivers could not defend themselves due to park weapon rules. the suspect, about 55, 140 pounds, fled on a company's horse toward the hills as Fort Yellowstone soldiers pursue the trail.
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Butte
Mont
Yellowstone Park
Old Faithful Inn
Upper Basin
Thumb
West Gallatin
Park
Fort Yellowstone
Big Springs
Ashton
Idaho Springs
Auto Leaps Bank Driver Dies in Embankment Plunge
Mrs. George Hart of Minneapolis died after jumping from a car as it crossed a fifteen foot embankment by Wayzata on Lake Minnetonka. Husband George Hart and Mr. and Mrs. Erickson, fellow occupants, were injured in the crash.
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George Hart
Minneapolis
Wayzata
Lake Minnetonka
Hart
Miner killed in dynamite blast at Shenanee mine
Duluth Minnesota reports miner Carl Stutzmyer was blown to pieces at the Shenanee mine near Chisholm after carrying dynamite while smoking a pipe. Authorities say a spark from the pipe likely triggered the explosion.
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Duluth
Minn
Carl Stutzmyer
Shenanee Mine
Chisholm
Mine Workers to Convene in Helena Convention Opens
The annual convention of United Mine Workers District No 22 begins at the Workers' club in Helena Mont this morning and is expected to continue until the wage scale conference with mine owners starts Sept 3.
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Helena
Mont
The
United Mine Workers
Workers’ Club
Gilhouse Talks at Fargo on Socialist-Labor Candidate
August Gilhouse, the Socialist-Labor party presidential nominee, addressed a large crowd in Fargo North Dakota using a dry goods box as a rostrum and a street corner as a hall. He attacked capital and trusts while praising laborers and unions.
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Fargo
N. D
Gilhouse
Socialist-Labor Party
Strike May Be Called Off In Birmingham
In Birmingham Alabama talks push toward ending the strike with officials and workers suggesting a decision may come within the week.
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Birmingham
Ala
Strikers Return to Jobs at West Toronto Shops
Seven strikers applied for their old positions at the West Toronto shops and were rehired marking the first significant break in the mechanics strike in Toronto Ontario on August 26.
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Toronto
Ont
West Toronto
Athletes to Visit President at Sagamore Hill
President Roosevelt invited the American Olympic team to visit him at Sagamore Hill on Monday next, after advising the local reception committee in New York. The message confirms the visit arrangement for the visiting athletes and outlines the schedule.
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New York
Roosevelt
Sagamore Hill
Store Burglarized in Rhodes Pharmacy Robbery
Marshalltown Iowa August 26 burglars entered the Rhodes pharmacy stole about 600 dollars in jewelry mostly watches in Rhodes county noting the incident at the shop where the theft occurred and authorities alerted for investigation
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Marshalltown
Iowa
Rhodes
This County
Capitol Reception for National Editorial Association
Minnesota's marble state house glowed with electric lights as Gov. and Mrs. Johnson welcomed editors from the National Editorial association. State officers and their wives assisted, a program by the Minnesota State band followed, and guides led the visitors through the palace and its art.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
Minnesota
National Editorial Association
Johnson
Disbarment Proceedings Filed Against Sioux Falls Lawyer
Papers were filed in the South Dakota supreme court seeking disbarment of George W. Egan of Sioux Falls. A hearing is set for September 2. Park Davis, Henry Robertson and A B Kittredge, appointed by the Sioux Falls Bar association, bring the charges linked to the Kaufmann and O Grady cases.
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O’grady
Auto hits buggy injures two on White Bear road
Tony Siellzo a fifty year old farmer and Albert Kuski a forty five year old farmer on the White Bear road were in a two seated buggy when struck by an automobile. Siellzo was seriously hurt Kuski suffered only cuts and bruises. The auto fled and the chauffeur vanished before police arrival.
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St. Paul
Tony Siellzo
Albert Kuski
White Bear Road
Siellzo
Kuski
Platform collapses during Bryan speech in Des Moines
While William Jennings Bryan spoke at the ball park in Des Moines on August 23 the temporary platform collapsed. Several hundred people were seated on it but no injuries or panic occurred. Bryan was interrupted for five minutes and then resumed from the grand stand to finish his address.
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Bryan
Des Moines
Iowa
Ball Park
Mr. Bryan
Rock Island Conductor Drowns at Lake Kampeska
Thomas Wiley a longtime Rock Island railroad conductor and assistant postmaster of Watertown S D drowned while fishing at Lake Kampeska when he capsized while pulling the anchor. His boat mate Arthur Ainsworth a music dealer was barely saved by a nine year old boy rowing nearby.
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Watertown
S. D
Thomas Wiley
Rock Island Railroad
Lake Kampeska
Arthur Ainsworth
Burglars Hit Two Madelia Stores and Robbed Cash
In Madelia Minnesota burglars robbed the Mullen Bros general store and the George W Dodge meat market grabbing cash from both drawers. A man was held up by two unknowns last night. he was beaten and robbed of $29, a watch and chain and other valuables.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madelia, Minn
Mullen Bros
George W. Dodge
Ten-year-old girl dies by own action with shotgun
In Sioux City Iowa on August 21 a ten year old girl, daughter of John Stoltz of a homestead ten miles west of Armour South Dakota, died by her own hand using a double barreled shotgun. She had evidently planned the act after diligent inquiry into the details.
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Sioux City
Iowa
John Stoltz
Armour, S. D
Kaiser Run Over by Freight Car in Milwaukee Yards
In La Crosse Wisconsin on August 21 John Kaiser aged sixty five was instantly killed after being run over by a freight car in the Milwaukee yards.
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la Crosse
Wis
John Kaiser
Milwaukee
Grand Street
Vilas Improvement Slow in Madison Health Update
Madison Wisconsin August 26 Col William F Vilas remains largely unchanged five weeks after a cerebral hemorrhage with slight recent signs of improvement.
Depot Thieves Steal $50 From St. Paul Depot
In Janesville Wisconsin on August 26 thieves broke open the St. Paul depot cash drawer with a file and stole $50. The instrument used was snapped off in the act.
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Janesville
Wis
St. Paul
Fire destroys broom factory in Hudson estate
Fire in Hudson Wisconsin destroys the broom factory owned by the O H P Olds estate and several adjoining buildings. The cause is unknown as the factory had not operated for more than a year.
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Hudson
Wis
O. H. P. Olds
Wells Has Big Blaze in Minnesota Wagon Works Fire
Wells Minnesota August 26 The wagon works blacksmith shop and retail machinery warehouse of Paulson and Son were entirely destroyed by fire The loss is estimated at twenty thousand dollars partly insured
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Wells, Minn
Paulson & Son
Night riders raid South Dakota towns Lowry and Akaska
Fires destroy six buildings in Akaska and six in Lowry, Walworth County, as night riders strike to avenge arrests of horse thieves. Seven masked men fled Lowry after setting Herman’s general store ablaze, with authorities in Haven and nearby towns alerted. Loss estimated at about 100000 dollars, insured. Sheriff investigates with possible clues leading to arrests.
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Aberdeen
S. D
Lowry
Akaska
Walworth County
Minneapolis & St. Louis
Herman’s
Haven
Alaska
Gunshot Claim Shocks Pierre Resident Near Midland
Gus Tusha of a Midland area tells doctors in Fort Pierre he was shot by a man stealing wood from his claim. He recalls firing several shots with one hitting him. Tusha, previously tried for dynamite in Clyde Whiting’s store, says witnesses in that trial may have shot him. The case awaits a hearing.
Land swindlers fined in Duluth case
Duluth August 26 M M Nelson found guilty of larceny in the second degree for selling attractive lands not subject to entry and giving worthless land minutes. He was fined 100 dollars. Several ministers and Twin City men said they were victimized by the scheme.
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Duluth
M. M. Nelson
Walk in Search of Work They Tramp 375 Miles to Waterloo
In Waterloo Iowa on August 26 Mr and Mrs Paul Krumbach of St Louis walked 375 miles to find employment starting July 13. They traveled about ten miles daily and were offered housing. The husband secured work while the wife earned charity aid during the journey.
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Waterloo
Iowa
Paul Krumbach
St. Louis
Seven Hurt in Auto Wreck Near Richfield Wisconsin
Seven Milwaukee residents suffered injuries, one possibly fatally, when a car driven by H. E. King lost steering near Richfield and crashed through a garbed wire fence last evening in Milwaukee.
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Milwaukee
Wis
H. E. King
Richfield
Eclipse sawmill flames consume Stillwater mill
The Eclipse sawmill at South Stillwater burned completely on Saturday evening. The loss is estimated at $60,000 and the mill cannot be replaced for that amount.
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Stillwater
Minn
Eclipse
South Stillwater
Farm Warden Nets Terrebonne Man For Out of Season Slaughter
Wilfred Gervais a Terrebonne blacksmith in Red Lake county was arrested by state game warden William Munch for killing prairie chickens out of season in Crookston Minnesota on August 25.
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Crookston
Minn
Wilfred Gervais
Terrebonne
Red Lake County
William Munch
Sawyer County Taxpayers Clash With Lumber Firms Over Road Levies
The Taxpayers' Association of Sawyer County led by E. P. Arpin clashes with several towns over road levies. Lumber firms favor a $2,000 cap, while towns claim 500 inhabitants justify larger sums. A Small Taxpayers' association forms to pursue court action and possibly sue Arpin and others for alleged 1905 tax rebates totaling about 20,000 dollars.
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Sawyer County
Taxpayers’ Association of
E. P. Arpin
Wisconsin
Hayward
Congressional
Wisconsin Gov designates September 7 as Labor Day
Governor I James O Davidson proclaims Labor Day on Monday September 7 urging harmony between labor and capital and recommending suspension of industrial operations for statewide observance urging employers and employees to join in celebration to advance the holiday’s purpose.
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Gov. Davidson
Davidson
I. James O. Davidson
Wisconsin
Quiet Fourth Sought by La Crosse Mayor
Mayor Anderson calls for an ordinance banning fireworks and explosives on the Fourth of July to reduce deaths and injuries. He cites past US experience and recalls a local boy who lost a hand in last year’s celebration, urging immediate council action.
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Anderson
la Crosse
United States
Gypsy Tribes at Chetek In Colorful Annual Meeting
The Kagamo and Chetek gypsy groups held their annual gathering at Chetek with campers in traditional attire. An athletic program led to a banquet and festive atmosphere. Rev. S Pederson resigned from Our Saviors Lutheran Chippewa Falls to lead Norwegian Lutheran churches in Hills Minnesota and Rock Falls Iowa. William Sokup aged thirteen was ordered to reform school at Waukesha for stealing a watch from Ole Madson.
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Chetek
S. Pederson
Our Saviors Lutheran
Chippewa Falls
Hills
Iowa
William Sokup
Reform
Waukesha
Ole Madson
Wisconsin League of Municipalities Convention at Oconomowoc
The Wisconsin League of Municipalities holds its annual convention in Oconomowoc on Sept 2 3 and 4. A record crowd is expected with illustrated lectures each evening on municipal improvements. Prof B H Meyer chairman of the state railroad commission will speak on Public Utilities. The Business Men's association plans social events and entertainments.
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Wisconsin League of Municipalities
Oconomowoc
B. H. Meyer
State Railroad Commission
Business Men’s Association of
Witcher Sentenced to Six Months for Pension Fraud
Ira Witcher of Fort Atkinson Wisconsin is sent to Milwaukee correctional facility for six months after pleading guilty to fraudulently securing a government pension. A former St Paul railroad brakeman and baggageman aged seventy two, he was brought from Providence Rhode Island to face the charge.
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Ira Witcher
Fort Atkinson
Wis
Providence
R. I
Milwaukee
St. Paul Road
Burglary Suspects Captured Near Ashland
Harry Colboy and Victor Bloom, wanted at Oshkosh for burglary, were captured by the undersheriff in Ashland County and taken to Oshkosh by Sheriff Rhyner. The pair fled after a long spree of Oshkosh burglaries with a last break in at a jewelry store and sales of nets and fishing gear at Appleton and Fond du Lac.
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Harry Colboy
Victor Bloom
Oshkosh
Ashland County
Rhyner
Colboy Boy
Harry
Bloom
Appleton
Fond du Lac
Scalded to Death Child Dies After Boiling Water Mishap
St. Paul reports Freddie Marble three years old, son of Fred W. Marble, tipped a kettle of boiling water onto himself at home Saturday morning and died several hours later from burns.
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St. Paul
Freddie
Fred W. Marble
Madison Favored Entry Point for Interurban Line
After a Madison meeting with Cincinnati Construction representatives, interest in an interurban electric line from Janesville to Madison grows. Engineer Joseph Ellis announced the survey would extend to Madison, with South Madison seen as the best entry point. A further meeting is planned in about ten days.
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Forty Thousand Club
Cincinnati Construction Company
Janesville
Madison
Joseph Ellis
South Madison
Ellis
State Game Warden Tours Wisconsin To Tighten Enforcement
State Game Warden J. W. Stone travels across Wisconsin to confer with deputy wardens, outline a coordinated plan, and push for stricter penalties for violators. He cites improved past performances, notes lenient laws, and urges cooperation to boost成果.
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Wisconsin
J. W. Stone
Mr. Stone
State Announces General Competitive Exams For Clerical Jobs
The state civil service commission lists a week ending Aug 29 stenographer exam including male stenographers for the legislature. Sept 26 general exams cover general clerk copying clerk statistical clerk apprentice clerk supervisor of dairy tests woman physician hospital for the insane deputy fire marshal mechanic and family officer and matron. Exams held at each county seat with ongoing applications for attendants at hospitals for the insane and home for the feeble minded.
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State Civil Service Commission
Wisconsin postmasters elect officers at Oshkosh session
At Oshkosh the Wisconsin postmasters elected Col George W Burchard as president Christian Widale as secretary treasurer C C Gittings L H Kimball Miss Marilla Andrews and H Aussman as vice presidents Resolutions praised Postmaster E M Crane and Oshkosh for hosting and the convention was set to meet next year in Milwaukee
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Wisconsin
Oshkosh
George W. Burchard
Fort Atkinson
Christian Widale
Milwaukee
C. C. Gittings
Racine
L. H. Kimball
Neenah
Marilla Andrews
Evansville
H. Aussman
Elk Mound
E. M. Crane
Cranberry Crop Safe After Weather Warning
Maj. Hersey, stationed in Chicago with Milwaukee ties, detected a cold wave from the Dakotas and alerted Grand Rapids area growers. Floodgates opened and frost came early Thursday morning, but the bogs stayed protected under water securing the cranberry crop.
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Weather Department
Grand Rapids
Maj
Hersey
Chicago
Milwaukee
Dakotas
Soo Railroad Works Promise Biggest In Superior
Operations of the Soo railroad in Superior will be the most extensive in years. The main task is building yards south of Belknap and extending about two miles, a heavy grading project though comparable to the Wisconsin Central in difficulty.
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Soo Railroad
Superior
Belknap
Wisconsin Central
Wisconsin Items Highlight Survivals and Accidents
Lightning struck granaries and barns across Wisconsin causing notable losses and injuries. Notable incidents include a $3000 granary fire near Adell, deafened horses in Rock Falls, injuries to staff in Oshkosh, and a boy shot in Eau Claire. The report covers thefts, postmaster changes, labor disputes, public works plans, court actions, and local oddities across multiple towns.
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Ed. Norris
Rock Falls
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Bandit
Editors of
Nation
Disbar Attorney
George W. Egan
Sioux Falls
Miss
Wells
Big Blaze
South Dakota
Wisconsin Summer Resort
Witcher
Ashland
State
Widale
Ernest Borkenhagen
Adell
Eau Claire
James Wilkie
Peter Brown
Boston
Mason
J. N. Ruby
Peter C. Holst
Weedum
Wood County
H. P. Olsen
Arthur J. Hogan
Department of Labor
Rhinelander Paper Company
Amnicon
Amnicon and
Midland
Bayfield
Washburn
Thomas F. Meath
Ceylon
Nels Christianson
John Newburg
John Phelan
Central House
Rice Lake
Phelan
Fred Hertlein
Allouez
Nemadji
Lincoln County Poultry Association
Monroe
Wallace W. Andrews
South Superior Advancement Association
Dr. Everman
Washington
United States Fish Commission
Medford
Richard Hirtz
Bernard Thelen
Menomonie
Bayfield County
Miss Smith
Earl Smith
Waupun
Smith
Buffalo County
Game Protective Association
Brindley
Stand Straight
Nebraska
Blow Snake
Almond Farrier
Arthur Voertmann
Portage
Batty
Mr. Farrier
American Society of Equity In Convention
Margaret Sherman
Anson
J. E. Dornbach
Homer
Wallace
Sonora
Axel Axelson
T. E. Torney
Gustav Johnson
John Mueller
Beloit
H. Scheckler
Alden Novelty Works
Waukegan
Ladysmith
Society of Equity
Business Men’s Association
Evangelical Lutheran Emmanuel Church
C. Thurlow
Ernest Dornfeld
Wisconsin Synod
Houska
Baseball Association
Railroad Rate Commission
Wisconsin Telephone Company
Racine Fire Department
Kingsley
William Knight
State Horticultural Society
Bayfield Peninsula
Modern Brotherhood of American Lodge
Wausau
Louis L. Halmrast
Soldier of Fortune
E. R. North
First Presbyterian Church
Shawano
Mason City, Il
Mr. North
Ernest Burkhard
Menasha
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