Confession in Colorado Schoolgirl Murder Case
A 16 year old African American youth confessed to the murder of 11 year old Louise Frost near Jamison Colorado after prolonged interrogation in Denver. The suspect was arrested November 11 and had previously denied involvement until the confession stated in detail the assault and stabbing that killed the girl on November 7. Police sent two officers to Limon to verify the statements and ensure the suspect’s safety against possible lynching.
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Denver
Louise Frost
Jaimon
Colorado
Limon
Porter
Destructive Forest Fire Destroys Brookings Mill
A forest fire near Fredalbera park in the San Bernardino range destroyed Brookings mill, the largest in southern California, and burned more than 10 million feet of timber. The mill, employing about 250 men, faced $400,000 in damages. Fredalbera park, a summer resort, saw buildings threatened as flames raged for hours, with smoke visible sixty miles away. The mill was owned by Michigan interests.
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Brookings Mill
Fredalbra Park
San Bernardino
Cal
California
Michigan
Fredalbera Park
Collision near Kalamazoo injures ten on trains
Ten people are injured after a head on collision between a northbound Lake Shore passenger train and an extra freight train three miles south of Kalamazoo Michigan. Seven sustained slight injuries, with firemen and engineers also lightly hurt. The freight stalled at a Kalamazoo paper mill siding but could not clear the path before impact, their engines meeting on a curve amid a heavy snowstorm, both badly damaged but not derailed. property loss is described as small.
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Lake Shore
Kalamazoo
Mich
Hunt Bound Over in Rule Rally Slaying
W. Miller alias Hunt killed Rule city marshal A. J. Wake at a Democratic rally. Eleven witnesses testified suggesting premeditation. Judge Gagnon bound Hunt over to district court without bail. Rob ert Asher was shot in the left side but is expected to recover fully.
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W. Miller
Hunt
A. J. Wake
Rule
Gagnon
Robert Asher
Holland offers to buy land for exiled Boers in Africa
Berlin reports Holland willing to purchase part of German southwest Africa for 15,000 Transvaal Boers. Government informs colonial council it will grant trek permission through the Kalasari desert to the German territory. Arrangements are being made to welcome the Boers as a new element in the colony.
Meteors observed from Goodsell Observatory at Northfield
Prof. W. W. Payne and Hy. C. Wilson assisted by students chart sixty bound meteors at Northfield Ming. Some meteors were bright with long trails. Observers note the maximum should arrive soon though no photos could be taken.
Daughters of the Confederacy Convene in Montgomery Ala
The seventh annual convention of the Daughters of the Confederacy began in Montgomery Alabama with Mrs. Edwin G. Weed serving as general president. The scripture lesson was read from the Bible the same one used when Jefferson Davis took the oath as Confederate president.
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of Confederacy
the Daughters of the Confederacy
Montgomery
Ala
Edwin G. Weed
Jefferson Davis
Confederacy
Alabama Legislature Confirms Sanford Governorship
The Alabama legislature met in a special first day session to confirm W. J. Sanford as governor-elect after Governor-elect Sanford’s poor health. The vote verified W. D. Sanford’s returns, with no lieutenant governor, prompting senate president to be in line for succession if needed.
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Legislature of
Alabama
Eleé Sanford
W. J. Sanford
Senate
Census Director Warns Congress of 1900 Apportionment Shifts
Merriam told President at the White House that current population figures will be before Congress for action on reapportionment. The 1900 count sets the framework for reapportionment to take effect by law in 1903. Nebraska may lose one congressman under the new apportionment.
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Merriam
White House
United States
Congress
Nebraska
Postal law violation report in Porto Rico arrest
A Washington dispatch dated November 14 reports the first postal law infraction under the American regime in Porto Rico. Inspector Leatherman in San Juan announces the arrest of Antonio Quinones for assaulting letter carrier Jose Major with intent to rob. The carrier is expected to die and Quinones is held on a ten thousand dollar bond before the grand jury.
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Washington
Porto Rico
Post Office Department
Leatherman
San Juan
Antonio Quinones
Jose Major
Quinones
Kentuckian Ringleader Pleads Guilty in August Riot
Hernando Kempf known as The Kentuckian pleaded guilty to shooting to kill during the August 22 riot in Alan O. He had earlier confessed his role in the disturbance. James Brannan also pleaded guilty to burglary related charges.
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Hernando Kempf
Alan O
Kempf
James Brannan
Post offices advance to third class in several states
Washington dispatch November 14 reports that multiple post offices have been advanced from the fourth to the third class. The list includes Bradford and Dallas City in Illinois, Greenup in Iowa, Arlington in South Dakota, Ipswich and Parkston in Nebraska, Have lock in Michigan, Au Sable and Bancroft in Michigan, among others, making them subject to presidential appointment.
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Washington
Illinois
Bradford
Dallas City
Greenup
Iowa
Arlington
South Dakota
Ipswich
Parkston
Nebraska
Havelock
Michigan
Au Sable
Bancroft
New Director General Named for Posts in Cuba
John Harrison designated acting director general of posts in Cuba by the postmaster general while Director General Fiesnes recovers in New York from yellow fever. Harrison hails from the St. Louis division.
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John Harrison
Hovard
Cuba
Fiesnes
New York
Mr. Harrison
St. Louis
Kentucky Battleship Kentucky Leaves Algiers for Naples
The United States battleship Kentucky under Capt. Colby M. Chester has sailed from Algiers for Naples to await orders. The vessel departed New York on October 25, arrived at Gibraltar on November 3, and left for Algiers on November 10.
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Kentucky
Naples
Colby
Chester
Algiers
New York
Gibraltar
Recorder-Goff Dismisses Indictment Against Chief of Police Devery
In New York criminal court Recorder-Goff granted Deputy State Attorney General Hedges motion to dismiss the indictment charging Chief of Police William Devery with a violation of the election law.
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Recorder-Goff
criminal_court of
New York
Hedges
William—8
Devery
Bonita man kills two partners in tavern quarrel
In Bonita Iowa a dispute over settlement ended in violence when Batchelor killed his two partners Julie H Williams and I F Welbourn during a fight at a local store. Police investigated the deadly incident and filed no further charges at this time.
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Julie H. Williams
Secretary Root and party depart Havana for Cienfuegos trip
Secretary Root Governor General Wood and a party left Havana for Cienfuegos province by special train. A Viking will be boarded for a coastal voyage as part of the tour.
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Root
Wood
Havana
Cienfueggs
Viking
Monitor Monterey Returns to Hong Kong Ports
The monitor Monterey was obliged to return due to a bent piston rod, leading to its departure from the fleet and return to Hong Kong ports as directed by the navy department.
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Monterey
Hong Kong
Navy Department
Difficult Household Strains Test Passions at Dinner
Gladys plans a social dinner while Helen resents the intrusion into her home. Harvey's mood pale and distant strains the family as Helen coldly asserts her moral authority. Gladys, gentle and hopeful, seeks harmony but faces Helen’s calculating, revengeful stance and Harvey's fragile allegiance.
Tender Housekeeper Plans A Dinner To Cheer Gladys
In a dim room the housekeeper lights a fire and serves coffee to Gladys. The conversation reveals Gladys’s longing for Louise Leopard and a dinner for Walter Barr and his new wife, while Mrs Harvey resists social visits. Phebe urges Gladys to reclaim life and spirit.
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Phebe
Gladys
Louise Leopard
Walter Barr
Harvey
Gladys and Harvey in a Storm of Wifely Rivalry
Gladys awakens after weeks of illness to find Phebe at her side as tensions simmer between Gladys and Harvey over Helen. The story follows jealousy, marital strain, and a feud fueled by desire and social power, with Gladys finally realizing her isolation as Phebe longs for relief. The drama continues as the emotional tension peaks amid a medical crisis.
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Harvey
Mother
Helen
Gladys
Phebe
Phebe E
Our Sun a Third Rate One in the Milky Way
The article contemplates the Sun as a minor star in the Milky Way and suggests countless suns once had planets fitting human habitation before losing atmosphere and life. It notes humans gain perspective from astronomy and cites a line about divine or maternal forgiveness as a literary aside.
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Lesa
London
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