Train Hold Up By Bandits On Great Northern
In Spokane Washington a Great Northern passenger train was seized near Colbert Mead by four or five armed men who rifled registered mail and forced crew to run the engine and mail car wild down the line. The bandits, after detaching and uncoupling, sent the engine back to collide with cars as a telegraph wire was cut. Twelve people were injured during the chase and a large sum of money, about 201100, was reported as stolen from the mail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spokane
Wash
Great Northern
Colbert
Mead
Scadestar
Sreman
Japanese Strikers Stand Pat in Hawaii Sugar Mills
In Hawaii, about 5,000 Japanese plantation workers remain on strike amid failed talks for higher wages from 10 dollars to 22.56 monthly. The labor action began May 10 as a protest against employers and grew in intensity as negotiations stalled, leaving the workforce awaiting further developments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Honolulu
Hawaiian Islands
Planarion
Islands
Signe Panters Association
Conspiracy Suspected in Tacoma Husband Slaying
In Tacoma Washington police hear a tale of a plotted murder by Newcomb and Mrs Kvals haug. Newcomb claims he lured the couple home from a dance, struck the husband with a rock, then fired three shots while Mrs Kvals haug allegedly fired two more. He says she guided the assailant to the roadside and helped conceal the crime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tacoma
Wash
Charles F. New
Newcomb
Kvalekeug
Utah judge upholds charges in Oklahoma land cases
In Tulea Oklahoma United States court Judge John A. Marshall of Utah upheld government claims that a grand jury impaneled May 11 to investigate Muskogee fraud cases faced improper influences. The motion to dismiss failed indictments against CW Turner and W T Hutchings, so a new sixteen member grand jury was ordered along with all witnesses being called.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Utah
Marshall
Miners Charged With Fraud in Nevada Letter
J F Haley, state license and bullion tax agent, writes to Sheriff Bradley of Esmeralda County alleging discrepancies in Pittsburg Mining Co statements from 1908 and early 1909. He claims misreporting of production and net profits at Blair Nevada to evade bullion taxes, implying possible scandal and criminal prosecution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blair
Nev
Roosevelt Writes From Juja Ranch in British East Africa
Theodore Roosevelt, guest of George McMillan at Juja ranch in Nairobi, rests on arrival from Machakos camp and begins drafting articles recounting his adventures to date. He tours the McMillan estate and discusses prospects with English hunter F. Selo and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nairobi
British East Africa
Theodore Roosevelt
George McMillan
Juja
Machakos
Athi River
Roosevelt
McMillan
F. Selo
Wreck of Chicago Alliance train near Odessa Mo shocks town
Two people are reported certain to die and thirty five others seriously hurt after Chicago Altan passenger train No 14 derailed two miles east of Odessa Missouri on Saturday. Only the engine stayed on track as the tender baggage and two passenger coaches left the rails. No explanation for the wreck exists. Authorities have learned that the front wheels of the tender were flat on departure.
Unclear historical dispute over water and labor in Honduras
Fragmentary report notes tensions between workers at a plantation and corporate interests tied to Bluwfielde and Porto Cortes. Mention of a Kanbeat Marietta linked to Nilar neva and disputed water rights as the apparent origin of the conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Bluwfielde
Nilarneva
Marietta
Porto Cortes
Honduras
Unclear storm toll in southwest reports deaths and injuries
A damaged report lists casualties from a tornado across Kansas and surrounding areas. The text names Che Beeketeets and Mo Fave members among affected parties, mentions Uvelr han meme Hollis Kan, and notes a near Larned Kansas impact with three dead and multiple injuries. Communication lines were disrupted as authorities assess damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larned
Kan
France's Clemenceau Wins Vote On Government Policy
Deputies endorse the government policy on the general strike by 545 to 60 and back the government's leadership 358 to 168. The strike's fate prompts predictions of a stronger movement, while officials promise offset plans. Clemenceau frames the choice as revolution or evolution and urges order under republican law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Sumber of Deputies
Clemenceau
Lara
Repuke
Te Terb
France
Republic
Plan for higher prices eyed by Missouri grain group
In Springfield Missouri the second day of a national grain growers and cattle raisers session discussed plans to build bale warehouses in grain territory to hold wheat for high prices. The meeting, hosted by the American Society of Equity, drew Theodore G Nelson as national organizer who urged cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfeld
American Society of Equity
Uon
Theodore G. Nelson
Equity Society
Filipinos Present Memorial on Philippine tariff independence
Washington memorial to Congress condemns the Philippine tariff as taxation without representation. The league urges amendment to promise independence after a definite period and seeks a presidential arrangement for neutralization when independence is declared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
League
Philippine Islands
Auspicious of Viaduct and Farmer Reactions
Farmers crossing the Forty Fourth Street railroad area are wary of the Harriman viaduct newly opened to the public. A farmer tested the bridge with an empty wagon while urging his family to walk the tracks. Many refuse to cross despite signs. In St Paul Minnesota butcher Arbogast was murdered in his home. his head crushed and body burned, with Mrs Arbogast stating she heard her daughter scream. Detectives found blood in the cellar. motive unknown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ogden
Alan
Twenty-fourth Street
Tirty
Harriman
Paul
Minn
Des Moines Opens First Anti-Treating Saloon May 22
Des Moines receives permit for an anti treating saloon to open May 22. A & Kirchhart of Des Moines, owners of Wiven real saloons and Kirsh hart pattern alt coffeer hold the license to operate the establishment serving wet drinks. The move aims to discourage public drinking in line with prohibition era policies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowan
United States
Des Moines
A & Kirchhart
New Land Laws Successful Report From Interior Department
Washington reports from the Interior Department aid Thursday that notices show agricultural entrymen are using the new law to acquire surface rights of lands. The action may undermine the surface for permanent use as fees are examined in land ownership changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Meereary Ballingsr
Interior Department
Ulvlaten & Bebone
Tornadoes Ravage Kansas and Oklahoma Regions
Tornadoes swept across Kansas causing injuries and deaths in multiple towns including Holle and Hoisington. Ackerly, an engineer, was killed as debris crushed him near a work site. At least two people are feared fatally injured and several crews suffered losses. A severe windstorm near Pood Creek Oklahoma injured four and unroofed houses.
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Kansas
Tata Waste
Digret
Moust
Fairmocat Park
Ackerly
Hoisingtos
Kan
Pood Creek
Okla
Two Die After Pile-Driver Collapse At Utah Plant
At the Jordan River power plant of Utah Lights Railway Company two men died when a pile driver broke away and fell, severing high tension Telluride Power lines. Electrical engineer Merton R. Wheeler was electrocuted by 40,000 volts. laborer William D. Freckieton died under wreckage and Andrew Weston was seriously injured.
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Set Lake City
Jordan River
Utah Lights Railway Company
Telluride Powers Company
Merton R. Wheeler
William D. Freckieton
Andrew Weston
Lnborn
Heinze Again Indicted In Mercantile Bank Case
Augustua Helase, already under indictment on certifying his brother Otto Heinze checks, was arraigned before Circuit Judge Hough on a new indictment accusing misapplication of Mercantile National Bank funds in 1907. He pleaded not guilty with withdrawal and motions possible. Judge Hinet set the case for May 21. bail remains $60,000 with no extra security required.
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New York
Augustua
Helase
Otto Heinze
Hough
Mercantile National Bank
Hinet
Heinze
Wary farmer killed wife and child then shot self near Boyersville
Neighbor in the same room reported the farmer Williamson shot his wife and two children then killed himself after beating the wife. The incident followed by a separate account of a garden party at the White House with guests arriving in light dresses.
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Boyersville
Weary Winamemn
Williamson
Wasington Protest Nears Exclusion of Negro Patrons
The Friday incident at the restaurant in the house building drew ire from several sociable representatives. They complained to the building committee head about regulations governing the restaurant and possible moves to bar Negro patrons.
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Om T. Vernon
The
Treasury
Negrose
Hazardous events and crimes across the Pacific Northwest
A wide range of incidents are reported from Washington and nearby areas. Deaths include William McGregor in Vancouver while cleaning a rifle and Jobe Kain’s son killed in Goldfield. Fire and accidents touch Nevada and Montana sites as well as a Burnett case in Bremerton. Police pursue leading suspects in a robbery and a jail release follows a legal dispute in Butte.
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Anoka Puget Sound Packing Company
Chuckanut Bay
William McGregor
Vancouver
B. OC
Jobe Kain
Goldfield
Nevada
Olympia
Wash
Momer EZ
W. Moss
J. B. Allen
Lumy
Repo
Desperado
A. L. Hammontree
M. Victer
Jack Meeree
Columbus
Montana
Butte
Jecksum
Tonopah
Marvin Hart
Mike Schreck
Joe Gans
Jack “Twin
Harry
Beebe
Lander
Wro
Buffalo Bill
New York
Besbe
Qrestne
Charles L. Gustafson
Anaconda
Moat
Gustafson
Washoe
Butte Two Werks
A. W. Demvitt
McClernan
State District Court
Cockerell
William Gerrison
Cheyenne
Fragmented notes from a blazing era of storms and tragedy
A chaotic, OCR riddled page recounts multiple calamities and figures from late 19th century news. References to a deadly explosion, storm related deaths, a river drowning near Chippewa, and a railway accident outline a string of misfortunes. Names include Rev W G Barber, President Roosevelt, And Count Tolstoi mentioned in Outlook, with various locations such as Hackensack New Jersey, Bas Claire Wisconsin, and Key West Florida. The report also notes a legislative vote on insular affairs and a military award for bravery in the Philippines, reflecting a period of turmoil and rapid events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare Cooper
Mootana
Iowa
George Hall
Sweet
Bas Claire
Oregon
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Cheat
Wight
Indianapoli
Pan Handle Railroad Dispatcher
Reville
Larry Kelly
Mia Tuduly
Mohamed Huhore
Larisa
Lake
Hiristae
Cory
Twe Ghate
Cysione Cellar
Hie
Twieter
Missmert
Okahema
Ten
Geores
Salt Lake Clay
Taft
Wen
Manese
Kilie Man
California
Rawhide
Mideight
Bremerton
Puget Bound
Navy Yard
Crackamen
Arthur George
Eiinabeth
Highton Beach
Beattie
Resolutiin BP
Garrett
Tempemmre
Dire
Richard Frost
Jackson
Mich
Prost
HI Herlilie
War Department of Washington
Fea
Weaver
Dun Ind
Philippines
Afteente
Withers
St. Herman Rabeer
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