Chase Ends In Self Destruction After Shootout
The notorious desperado Harry Tracy, after a long pursuit from June 9, killed three guards during his breakout from a state prison. Surrounded in a wheat field near Fellowes Washington, he wounded himself in the leg and, bleeding, ultimately shot himself in the head to avoid capture. The posse, led by Sheriff Gardner, pursued Tracy for miles as towns prepared to claim rewards totaling $4,100. The dramatic pursuit ended with Tracy’s death and the posse narrowly unscathed.
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Spokane
Wash
Harry Tracy
Tracy
Atate
Fellowes
Tracy Wan
Fred
Creston
Will
Eddy Ranch
Lake Creek
Central Washington
Creaton
Uty Werden
Ora
Epcretary
Geer
Oregon
State of
Washington
J.D. Ferrell
State Mine Inspector Warns Five Collieries Flooded in Anthracite District
Shenandoah Pa August T William Stein state mine inspector for Shenandoah region reports five collieries with an estimated value of 1 500 000 flooded and abandoned. Four belong to Philadelphia and Reading Coal and Iron. other mine tied to Lawrence downed Shafer estate in Pottville. About 2 000 workers will seek other work as strike lingers.
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Shenandoah
William Stein
Bear Rup
East Bear Ridge
Kohineer
Preston
Philadelphia & Reading Coal and Iron Company
Lawrence
Shafer
Coliieries
Spector
Cornifields
Stein
Wyoming
Lackawanna
Coal Company
Temalog
Contempt case over Power as court orders 30 days
In New York August 7 the U S circuit court set a 30 day commitment for Peter Power amid efforts to compel his attendance in the Northern Pacific merger probe. Judge Lacombe also ordered George Lamb to appear regarding professional conduct in the case amid suspicions Power ignores summons.
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New York
Peter Power
Northern Pacific
Power
Lacombe
United States Circuit Court
George Alfred Lamb
Mr. Lamb
Son Arrested After Farmer Father Shot Dead
A farmer was shot five times in the breast and died instantly. The son, living on the farm, was captured and jailed in Vienna after the incident, amid reports of trouble at the farm and management concerns.
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Reater
Formal Ceremonies as London Marks Peace Deal
The Corporation of London hosted a reception at Guild Hall to honor the end of the South African war. Lord Roberts and Lord Kitchener received addresses praising their wartime service and negotiation leadership. About 2500 guests packed the hall while cabinet members missed due to parliamentary duties.
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Corporation of London
London
Corporation of the City of London
South Africa
Guild Hall
Lord Roberts
Lord Tiitchenar
Lord Kitchener
Urbana Chautauqua Speech Highlights Civic Federation
Senator M A Hanna spoke at Urbana Chautauqua on capital and civic federation. The extemporaneous address praised the Civic Federation, whose president he is, amid an audience of about three hundred at the tabernacle. Local notes include crop and livestock price updates from Indianapolis and Cincinnati markets.
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Alma
Civic Federation
Hanna Ia
Mrs Tolton Found Alive After Chicago Absence
Crowds welcomed Mrs. William Tolton at Westville Indiana after a weeklong disappearance linked to an alleged murder case. she had been in Chicago for hospital treatment but lacked funds for return fare and was working there. Sheri Small brought her home after confirming her presence Tuesday.
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Weatville
Ind
Forday
Chicago
William ‘Tollon
la Porte
Tolton
Arice
Sheri Small
Thirty Cent Offer Sparks Weird Domestic Tale In Elkhart
Elkhart Indiana August 7 Harvey Tallerday a 32 year old laborer confronted his wife and Morgan Gordon after finding them together five weeks ago He offered to sell the wife for thirty cents to the man They accepted a penny and the husband paid the price Mrs Tallerday and Gordon left together Tallerday has heard nothing since He says his wife 38 and three children from a 32 year marriage went with Gordon to Michigan The wife is described as younger than Tallerday and the couple’s youngest child is teen years old
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Elkhart
Ind
Harvey Tallerday
Morgan Gordon
Mra Tatter
Gordon
Gapion
Tallerday
Cat
Michigan
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Harry Tracey
Desperado
Jack Keteh
Posse
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Conta
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Omaha
Uke St. Baul Road
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Carnegie Library
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Musogle Lodge
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Graysville
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