Northwest Notes: multi-incident report from the West
A long field of brief items reports injuries from a head on railroad crash near Valverde Colorado, a Denver street car death, expanding Elk Mountain fires, business closures in Laramie, Wyoming, a murder charge dropped for a Virginia City man, a bank safe robbery in Fountain Colorado, and several suicides accidents and legal notices across Montana, Wyoming, Washington, and Nevada with names, places, and dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valverde
Colo
Philip Zehner
Cheyenne
Denver
Elk Mountains
Wyoming
Rawlins
Laramie
Dan Plumb
Virginia City
Mont
Iane
Cloudburst in Vermont Kills Five and Wrecks Rail Line
A Vermont cloudburst caused five deaths in a Barre crowd incident and a separate Central Vermont wreck at Middlesex. A freight train struck a washout, derailed, and buried crew beneath wreckage as floods swept the Winsocks River, destroying a Holton bridge, a sawmill, and nearby property. about one hundred thousand logs were carried away.
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Barre
Central Vermont
Middlesex
Winsocks
Holton
Race War in Eldorado Illinois Sparks White Flight
In Eldorado Illinois since May 19 a mob attacks the colored Normal and Industrial Institute modeled after Tuskegee. Homes are stoned and residents warned to flee. several have left, crops sacrificed. Five families remain, with two planning to depart. Rev Peter Green’s house was stone struck by the mob last night amid fears of colored labor in new mines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eldorado
Lly
Colored Normal and Industrial Institute
Tuskegee, Ala
Peter Green
M.E. Church
Sod
Neighbor Shoots Neighbor Over Dam Dispute in Montana
In Stevensville, Montana Monday evening, ranchers Reese Rowen Snot and Linscott clashed over a water dam. Powell, after warning Linscott to clear the ditch, returned with a gun and shot him in the neck, killing him almost instantly. Powell was jailed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reese Rowen Snot
Linscott
Stevensville
Mont
Powell
Ubell
Dewey to Command Great Fleet for Winter Maneuvers
Admiral Dewey to lead a vast fleet assembling near Celebra to conduct winter maneuvers in the North and South Atlantic squadrons. Secretary Moody approves the plan and may accompany the president to witness the ironclad war movements in the West Indies next December.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Admiral Dewey
Fing
United States
Moody
Celebra
West Indies
Dewet Surrenders Brings Surrender Wave in South Africa
Dispatches from London report Boers surrendering in large numbers with 16 500 already gone. General Dewet appeared at Winburg camp to cheers and a hand shaking welcome. He praised Boer women, urged loyalty to the new government, and urged submission to God’s decision to lay down arms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
South Africa
Dewet
Winburg
Dewot
Electric Storm Ravages Chicago Churchs and City
A violent electric storm struck Chicago on Sunday causing deaths and panic among 700 school children. Three churches were struck, including Memorial German Church, with significant property damage and a steeple event, while fire and debris disrupted services and nearby streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Memorial German
Cavaley Presbyteriso
West Congress
Sweday Selivel
Escapees from Oregon penitentary flee toward Washington
Report states two inmates Harry Tracy and Dart Merrill escaped from Oregon penitentiary after killing three guards. They fled along the Columbia River into Washington, now possibly heading toward Merrily home in Clark County. Local vigil and manhunt efforts intensify as authorities warn of dangerous fugitives on the loose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Trecy
Dard Merrill
Oolarioia Controt
Oregon
Columbia River
Washington
Clark County
Bank Robbery Report From Ted Mom Cal
A lone bandit robbed a saloon in Ted Mom California Sunday morning after the bartender and four poker players fled. The thief seized cash, raked in about 400 dollars, and escaped through the rear door with a revolver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ted Mom
Cal
Cate
Volcano Eruption Report From Hawaiian Island Kilaven
A report from a steamer describes Kilawen on Maveail erupting again, with vines and smoke rising above the crater. The event, foreshadowed by increased smoke and minor earthquakes, began Tuesday and was ongoing, with no lava or ash ejected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kilawen
Maveail
Moontain
Wlanoe Loa
Thesday
Duneard
Hawaii
Novel Punishment Proposed for Anarchists by Pennsylvanian
A Pennsylvania man's plan for suppressing anarchy is debated in the legislature. Representative Graham cites a constituent proposal that anarchists be banished to hell as the neutral, universally applicable punishment. The plan envisions various execution methods and asserts it would end the problem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Graham
Pennsys
Tanis
Hell
Boers Surrender Strong Turn in War Near End
Reports show 11 225 Boers surrendered to date with many youths among them. Most under 30, some up to 11 years old. District advisories suggest growing friendliness toward the British. Boers blame France and Germany for prolonging the war due to their press. Gen. Dewet praises young volunteers as strong fighters after elders withdrew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Germany
Gen. Dewet
First Gold From Klondike Arrives in Vancouver
Clipped from ships at Vancouver on a Friday the steamer Princesa May landed gold rush reports. The journey of about seventy thousand dollars worth of ore moved toward Avunsain with speculative figures and local commentary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Klondike
Vancouver
Gariboy
Heaviest wrestler Maurice Cannon dies at 68 in San Francisco
Maurice Cannon, the heavyweight wrestling star and famed weight lifter born in Zurich, died suddenly on Thursday in San Francisco from heart disease. At death he weighed 613 pounds, having entered heavyweight competition about ten years ago and become a renowned strong man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hravingt
Katdenty
Steni
Maurice Cannon
San Mioceiaca
Zurich
Switzerland
Disorder and clashes amid political tensions in Vienna
A garbled report notes a disorder at a Viennese event involving leaders from rival parties. The scene includes verbal exchanges and cheers from attendees as factional tensions surface amid a broader political negotiation. The exact names and places are obscured in the text.
Illinois Swept by Destructive Tornado and Loss
A central Illinois cyclone devastated several towns with heavy property damage and numerous injuries. Three young women died at a Merna town hall dance as the tornado struck around 11 p.m. Powerful winds toppled trees, damaged storefronts, and snapped telegraph lines across Bloomington and Kingston Mines, with Morton and Glen Owl Park also affected. Several fatalities were reported including Edward Beeman and George Reardon, while crops may suffer long term losses.
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Tiinola
Merna
Bloomlogten
Bloomington
Kingston Mines
Peoria
Morton
Edward Beeman
Ellison
George Reardon
The
Electric Company
Kingston
Glen Owl Park
Soldier deployment talk in Commons sparks Philippine plan
A New York Herald dispatch from London reports US Army officers proposing sending troops to the Philippines from South Africa veterans. The discussion occurred amid questions in the House of Commons about American military action and recruitment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Philippines
House of Commons
New York Herald
London
United States Army
South Africa
House of Winninuns
Wien
Venezuelan revolution and Oregon Mail War Nerve Clash
General Matos takes remand of the Venezuelan revolution and advances toward Caracas with an army. Reports say 6,000 to 7,000 troops, with resistance planned by Castro. Across the Pacific, the Oregon Mail Navigation Company pushes to complete the Biparlae Lewiston railroad while efforts to mobilize labor accelerate, as work crews prepare for lengthy operations. The scene includes references to Port of Spaio Trin idad and local leaders amid a broader international tension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lenatah
Spaio
Trinidad
Matos
Go Jones
Velem
Caraboo
The
Tuy
Mobler
Oregon Mail
War & Navigation Company
New York
Lewiston
Meleander
Week in Congress Reveals Turbulent Debate on Canal and Irrigation
The House refrained from final action on the Panama canal route as debates over the irrigation bill and electoral commission proposals dominated. Senate discussions centered on the Isthmian canal project with Morgan of Alabama opposing a bond plan and critiques of Panama route policy amid diplomacy talks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taemb Lass
Paibatkee
Indiana
Panama
Monde
Roy
New York
Tongue
Orgot
Shallenberger
Nebraska
Secretary of the Interior
Senate
Mongux
Treasury
Moran Ogeig
Irrigation bill passes amid caucus applause in House
The reallocation measure funds a reclamation fund from public land sales in western states for irrigation, with 5 percent set aside for state education. The House approved the bill 148 to 88 as members from western states cheered the passage. Senate actions followed with secret sessions and debate on related war and foreign policy items. A later note mentions a Spokane group forming to control strawberry prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Utah
Congress
Ale of Public Lands
Arizona
Californi
Colorado
Tolaho
Kansas
Montana
Nebrank
Nevada
New Mexico
North Dakota
Oklhoma
Oregon
South Dakota
Washiton
Wyoming
Semglem
Sanath
Senate
Crozive
Ordean
United States
Cuba
Moeret Desson
War Veteran Gul’s Bill Stirs Long-Running Debate
A veteran leader urged passage of a controversial bill in a Monday session, claiming it would aid about two thousand survivors of a historic conflict between Texas and New Mexico. The measure faced repeated defeats as lawmakers questioned its scope and funding, with opponents warning of unintended regional impacts and fiscal risk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Pagerly
Texas
New Mexico
Voll
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King Solomon
Mia
Henry Kelly
Anaconda, Mont
Cap~ Sons
Andrew dJonnson
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Jolneds
John Pierie
Avonilnic, Wash
E. E. Marsh
Owen Carrigan
Dillon
Carrigan
W. W. Green
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Colorado Fuel &Ron Company
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Mewett
Soda Manufacturing Company
Wells
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Hock
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Weelington
Mie
Walla
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Waide
Eanert
Limaudie
le Lowmle
Cody
James Gorman
Goren
Letelyun
Bulletin of Agriculture
Tom Horn
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Wallace Roby
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Moet
Kylikalong
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Cutter Smith
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Partier
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Ladranee
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Kina Province
New Home
Dewey
Langest
Willie Peed
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Dewet Surrenders
Corny Mactor Mohgelpe
Sarmanbureh
Jeelsag
Dedau
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Jaritt
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Tien
Maire
Whiel
Pinkie
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Willomete
Riever
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Wolff
Perty
Theulte
Ana
Gow Price
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Heweibin Pearse
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Hess
Gul
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