The Village Rail Romance Amid a Turbulent Plot
Stella faces advances from Phineas Cadwallader and danger from enemies of the Central Pacific as Alfred Vincent departs. Gideon proposes marriage for protection while Stella weighs love and duty, in a town stirred by railroad loyalties and clandestine schemes.
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Billy
Alfred Vincent
Phineas Cadwaltster
Maine
Anthony
Tion
Redakina
Carthey
Etelia
Vee
Mtelia
Onier
Biella Pecevinn
Viola Mard
Hatte Secrity
Stella
Phineas
Alfred
Phinneas
California
San Francisco
Washoe
Whole Town Feud Incites Jackson Kentucky Clash
Tensions rise as rival feud factions converge in Jackson Kentucky amid a citywide dispute. Local authorities report heightened security as community leaders seek a peaceful resolution to the hostilities. Residents describe a tense atmosphere with sporadic confrontations and warnings for bystanders.
Trembling Citizens Remain Indoors as Jackson Faces Warno
In Jackson Kentucky on New Year’s night two armed factions guard the streets between the Callahan headquarters and the Deaton supporters’ store. County Judge Tolbee refuses to return to try Callahan without troop protection. Governor Wilson has left the state, and Lt. Gov. Cox will not send troops. Callahan arrived with twenty armed men to face the Deaton faction over the murder case from thirteen years ago, threatening to be tried only in Crockettville if forced to stay away.
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Anthony
Phineas
Gideon
Jideon
Stella
Star
Moppett
Giteon
Sally B
Nature
Sileet
Cross
Jackson
Ed Callahan
James T. Deaton
Callahan
James Hargis
Deatons
Lost Creek
Tolbee
Willson Ja
Cox
Jackson Law and Order League
Swear To Character Becomes State Witnesses In Night Rider Case
A half dozen character witnesses for eight alleged night riders on trial in Union City Tennessee unexpectedly shifted to testify for the State on Thursday. Rev John R Wilkems Justice of the Peace Stephen Fields and five others said Garrett Johnson bore a good reputation while Frank Febringer, who confessed, was of bad repute. They also tied Johnson to the night riding as captain. The attorney general pressed Field about sympathy or membership in the group. Field denied the accusation.
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Bally B
Viola
Sacket
Blaet
Stella
Ben
Bill Dodge
Alfred
Salle U
Sally
Hart
Lola
Uncle Bly
Erpreas
Gideon
Vincent
Superintendent Crocker
Billy Dodge
Billy
Ovat
Mr. Crocker
Stelle
Tnion City
Tenn
John R. Wilkems
The
Christian Church
Justice of the Peace
Stephen Fields
Garrett Johnson
Frank Febringer
Johnson
Justice Field
Field
Investigation opens into Kansas state prison affairs
In Leavenworth the governor's board of investigation began examining state prison administration at Lanning. Prison physician Dr Knavel described the water wire and said he would endure the punishment to prove harmlessness, but the investigators deemed it unnecessary.
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Leavenworth
Kansas
E. W. Hoch
Lanning
Knavel
Kansas farmers gather for record Kansas state college institute
Manhattan farmers converge at Kansas State College for the annual agricultural institute under extension department auspices. The 600 participant event is the largest yet with registrations nearing completion as they discuss farming problems and methods. Follow Daughter to Grave. New York reports a family tragedy as Professor J P Gordy and his wife commit suicide after their 18 year old daughter dies.
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Manhattan
Kansas
Sig Agricultural College
New York
Professor J. P. Gordy
New York University
Thursday
Paris Grand Prix 1909 Called Off Due to Few Entries
The Auto Club of Paris canceled the 1909 Grand Prix as only nine entries were received for the contest.
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Paris
Auto Club of Paris
Litchfield Weekly Herald Suspends Publication
The Litchfield Weekly Herald issued by Litchfield Printing House and edited by J Stanley Cline has suspended publication on Thursdays. The paper, in operation for 25 years, plans to pause Thursday issues.
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Litchfield
Winole
Chicago firm to close Cape Town branch
The Times Cape Town correspondent notes a Chicago firm is closing its Cape Town branch as South Africa has learned to supply its own meat locally.
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London
Eny
Times
Cape Town
Chicago
South Africa
President Roosevelt attacks four lawmakers over secret service limits
President Roosevelt denounces Representatives Tawney of Minnesota Smith of Iowa Brierley of Kentucky and Fitzgerald of New York as champions of restricting the secret service while defending the agency's wide reach. He cites debate records and urges a stronger, properly funded secret service under executive guidance.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Tawney
Minnesota
Smith
Iowa
Brierley
Kentucky
Fitzgerald
New York
Nousee of Representatives
Serrel Servine
Tantey
Lasue
Mesers Townes
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By Shion
Charley Crocker
Hillcrest
Placerville
Nevada
C. P
Central Pacific Company
Central Pacific Railroad
Hutty
Deaton
Crocketlaville
House
Lower Branch
Secret Service
Big Stick
Ananias Club
Congress
Hous
Mitchell
Burton
Wl Vameon
Herrman
Drigms
United States
Smith Sherley
Howe
Well
Justin
Senate
Alison
Soa
Department of Furtie
Theodore Rousevalt
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