Northwest notes and regional events from Lander to Goldfield
A jumbled note pack reports the Northwestern track reaching Lander Wyoming, a severe railway accident near Vancouver Washington, and a flood of regional happenings. It mentions water development plans near Greenwater Nevada, copper mine consolidation talks, a fatal shooting at Wicel's saloon, a civil service exam for railway mail clerks, and a building boom in Goldfield with carpenter wages. Also noted are a Wyoming women’s clubs convention, a missing Ramery Nevada prospector, a three year Seattle prison sentence for Brigham Young’s claimed descendant, and various other incidents across Utah Idaho Nevada Oregon and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Sims
Laramie
Wyo
Tully Fred
Greenwater
Nevada
Hydy-Henson
Western
District of Columbia
M. J. Cone
Tillamook
Oregon
H. G. Welch
Wohan
Thomas Anderson
Company M
Fourteenth Infantry
Anthony Bridger
Wicel’s
Vancouver
Bridger
Intermountain
Utah
Idaho
Frater
Seattle
William Constantine
Jenne
Tever
Hankow Burns at Hong Kong Wharf With Hundreds Dead
The British steamer Hankow arriving from Canton burned Sunday morning beside a Hong Kong wharf. Two thousand Chinese passengers perished or were burned, while all European passengers and crew were saved. Fire started by an opium smoker’s overturned lantern amid flammable cargo.
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Hong Kong
China
Hankow
Canton Wan
Canton
Branch
Haakow
Brinch
Gang Way
Magoon Succeeds Taft as Cuba's Provisional Governor
Havana transfers Cuba's provisional government without ceremony at noon Saturday. War Secretary Taft issues an extraordinary Gazette declaring he lays down the office of provisional governor of Cuba and turns over authority to Charles E. Magoon, his successor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
Cuba
Taft
Charles BE. Magoon
United States
Charles —. Magoon
Collision on the Hudson Ends in Loss of Life
A near head on collision on the Hudson between the Adirondack of the Printers’ Line and the Saratoga of the Citizens’ Line killed one Saratoga crewman, with Jack Hudissing missing from the Adirondack. Both steamers were damaged, losses totaling thousands, and Gorge L. Horton of Troy, a freight clerk on the Adirondack, is among those aboard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
Hudson River
Adirondack
Prnples
Saratoga
Citizens’ Line
Adfron
Jack
Ehausande
Law and Order Actions in Standard Oli Company Probe
In Washington, Attorney General Moody seeks to determine if the Standard Oli Company violated Sherman Act laws. Investigators Morrisom and Kelloaz, assigned to the case, gathered testimony and evidence amid a broad inquiry into corporate activity. A San Francisco patrolman faces robbery charges related to the case aftermath, with a store roll amounting to a reduction of 500 noted in the evidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
AtGeney — Ganmral Moody
Meeane Morrisom
Kelloaz
San Franciees
John Law
San Francisco
T Lovedley
Sheremiento
Loveny
Rio Grande Train Robbery by Two Bandits
Two armed men hijacked Denver Rio Grande No 1 at Malta Colorado on Tuesday night forcing crew to uncouple cars and attempt to blow the safe in the express car. They secured about 60 dollars and fled, pursued by a posse led by Sheriff O Mahoney. the bandits’ description matches that of a prior White Sulphur Springs case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lendvill. Colo
Denver
Rio Grande
Malta
Expres
Kildare Siding
O'Mahoney
White Sulphur Springs
Summit County
Thanked for Murder in St Petersburg Court Yard
In St Petersburg a central detention prison official thanked a sentry who killed Miles Semova a young medical student shot at her cell window on September 10 The order of the day praised the soldier as an example to comrades and awarded him a reward
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Petersburg
Miles Semova
Ovr
Hej
Seminovsky
Ik Uy
Native rising imminent in Morocco and Algeria
Paris reports growing native strength in Morocco and Algeria as French military authorities in Algeria fear a holy war. The district commander warns Moorish preparations are advancing energetically while a cousin of Morocco’s nation travels among tribes, urging them to end feuds and join forces by mid November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Morocco
Algeria
Supreme Court Denies Burton Rehearing in Grain Case
Washington The Supreme Court denied former Kansas Senator Burton's petition for a rehearing after he was convicted of accepting an attorney's fee while in office in a Rialto Grain Co case. Imprisonment and a $500 fine loom unless counsel finds a delay. The case has stretched since 1903 with two trials and Supreme Court rulings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Supreme Court of the United States
United States
Burton
Kansas
St. Louis
Rialto Grain Company
Tie
Supreme Court
Itan
Castro Said To Be Dying In Caracas Reports
Port of Spain reports from Caracas say President Castro’s condition has worsened. He apparently cannot speak or move, and his death may occur within days. Newspapers are alleged to hide the facts with reports of clemency and congratulatory telegraph texts claiming restoration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port of
Spain
Caracas
Venezuela
Castro
Caracay
Wife of President Davis Dies in Washington
The widow of Jefferson Davis passed away at 10:28 Tuesday after a long illness. She died peacefully at her bedside, surrounded by family, as mourners gathered and flags were lowered in tribute to the Confederacy’s former leader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mee
JeMorsn
Montewreg
Adi Darks
Momiere
Tor Onmne
Noted Evangelist Succumbs on Train in Arkansas
Reverend Sam B. Jones, famed evangelist of Cartersville, Georgia, died early Monday on Central No. 1 of the Rock Island line near Perry, Arkansas from heart failure. He had been conducting revival work in Oklahoma City and was en route home to Georgia for a family reunion. His wife and daughters accompanied him. Local authorities report a robbery and assault occurred on a lonely road after the train stop near Blair, California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Rock
Ark
Sam B. Jones
Cartersyle
The
Rock
Annie Pyron
Mise
Julia Jones
Oakland
Cal
Bo Marre
Blair
U Ulow Alves
Mra
Mayro
Crash at Brooklyn Avenue Leaves Four Fatalities
A messy OCR report details a car crash near Brooklyn Avenue involving Avwtul Biredt and Tan Anieton. Widespread injuries are reported including Mr. Borret killed outright and Awolle and others wounded. authorities dissect the sequence at the platform as bystanders react.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tan Anieton
Cal Bareontien
Brooklyn
Bouter
Halliday
Borret
Elven
Tammany Opens Campaign Amid Confusing New York Meeting
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a Tammany campaign event in New York County with references to a meeting, participants, and touring figures. The passage is garbled and names are unclear, but implies a political gathering and calls to rally support.
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Tammany
New York
New York County
Wellton
Laureetayensaut
Estenant Muvernir
Alten
Aulo Struck a Trolley Pole in Kenilworth Avenue Barwood
A vehicle collision occurred when a vehicle struck a trolley pole along Kenilworth Avenue in Barwood. Authorities reported injuries and halted traffic as crews worked to assess the scene and restore power. The incident involved local businesses Mandiehianin and WU Enterprises and prompted closure of the area for emergency response.
Sunny South slavery tale prompts federal inquiry
In Washington fresh allegations claim slavery exists in southern Florida below Tampa with hundreds of men and women held in virtual bondage. Accusers say northern firms in turpentine lumber and phosphate mining profit from the system and that sheriffs in several southern counties cooperate. An informant woman will meet Attorney General Moody before the department decides its course.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Florida
Tampa
Department of Justice
Moody
Demand for Fair Elections Prompt Taft Statement to Cuban Insurgents
Havana reports Governor Taft told Cuban insurgents that the United States peace commissioners are not ready to name a withdrawal date from Cuba. The action hinges on fall elections and a peaceful transition. Taft, Bacon, and Charles B. Morgan discussed with the rebel committee, concluding with support for the provisional government's stance.
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Taft
Havana
United States
Cuba
Bacon
Charles B. Mogeon
Mr. Taft
Tragic Oklahoma Death as Couple Dies in Mystery
In Wankomiss Oklahoma Mr Philip Spronz and his wife die in a night tragedy. The husband kneeling in prayer in their home Friday night is said to have caused the fatal accident when his wife stumbled as she carried their baby. The infant was injured severely and may not recover. The child fell to the floor as the mother died instantly.
Viscount Almeida Dies in Lion Cage Murder Suicide
Rio Janeiro report says Viscount Almeida, a society figure, killed himself after inviting friends to dinner and feeding them to a traveling lions cage. He entered the cage as onlookers watched, fatally mutilated before helpers intervened, allegedly plagued by gambling debts.
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Rio Janeiro
Almeida
Ti In
Oil Trust Expands Conspiracy To Curb Pipeline
Reports from New York offices of John W. Gates say Texas Oil and Standard Oil plot to constrict a pipeline from Tulea to Port Arthur. Standard plans south to Parin, linking with Gulf Point South McAlester terminus. Also noted: Arkansas penitentiary inmates from a Boston ramp escape, heading southwest with armed convicts sighted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fouth McAlester
Filionn Negronn
Arkantie
Boston
Tome River Murder Case Report From New Mexico
Local notice reports Dr Frank Krouwer charged with the murder of his wife in Tome River New Mexico. The record notes the defendant appeared in court Monday. Proceedings include testimony about the crime and related investigations as reported by the News and other sources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tome River
Dee
Frank Krouwer
Vrerealinn
Grand Jury Indicts Whites Over Atlanta Rioting
The Pull county grand jury has returned indictments against twenty white men charging them with rioting in Atlanta on September 82. The names of the indicted have not yet been made public. Previously two white men were indicted on the same charge in a related case involving Black residents and the police.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Gao
Pull County
Grand Sky
Mormeute
Mlaty Pegrots
Lone bandit robs stage near Round Mountain Nevada
A lone bandit halted a stage between Manhattan and Round Mountain at 10 am Thursday, forcing the driver to surrender the payroll funds said to be $5,000. The take reportedly included all money and the express box, with only $700 in the box and $50 on the men. The bandit wielded two guns and fled on the road, as ponies were sent from Round Mountain and Manhattan.
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Manhattan
Round Mountain
Nevada
Tonopah
Nev
Broad Fareight
Stan Bation
Wilson Placer
Baniit
Cuba Holds Isle of Pines Sovereignty Dispute
Havana reports the provisional government will not involve itself in Isle of Pines sovereignty or its relation to Cuba. The U S already recognizes the island as Cuban via treaty, pending Senate ratification. The War Department governs, and Americans in the isle cannot seek U S territorial or municipal status.
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Havana
War Department
Isle of Pines
Immune From Prosecution in Ohio Oil Conspiracy Case
State evidence on Thursday in Findlay Ohio traced ownership of Manhattan Oil Co to the General Industrial Development Company London, showing Manhattan bars and ships crude oil yet competes with independents. T. Cuthbert, president of Manhattan, testified and was granted immunity from future prosecution by the court on prosecutorial suggestion.
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Cuthbert
Court
Salt Lake City judge Bennett killed in streetcar incident
Judge Charles Washington Bennett a noted Salt Lake City jurist was killed instantly when struck by a streetcar on Sixth South and State Street Thursday morning. Initial blame appears to rest on the street car crew as police investigations begin into the fatal accident. The report also notes a separate Deshler Ohio murder case involving Orson Broka, a young farmer, arrested on a first degree murder warrant, with Jennie Dicker identified as the murdered woman tied to the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salt Lake City
Charles Washington Bennett
Ohla
Deshler
Orson Broka
Jennie Dicker
Tiroka
Polann
John Miller
Jan
Broka
Fairbanks Elopement Report Declares Marriage
An item from Atonbenville Ohio reports Frederick Cole Fairbanks son of the vice president eloped from Pittsburg with Nellie Hoott and married here. The article notes Mr Fairbanks objected to the union and calls the bride a daughter of a prominent east side resident.
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Atonbenville, O
Frederick Cole Fairbanks
United States
Pittsburg
Nellie Hoott
Fairbanks
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Casper
Rawlins
Ramery
Greenwater District
Hrigham Willard Young
Walla Walla
Edward Stelgman
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Waar
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Bont
Winch Hille
Hot Gornen
San
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Mint
le Grad
Ore
Ak Viniin
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Magoon
Hudson
Standard Oli Company
Posme
Durham
England
Wingate
Jeff Davis
Tidow
Confederacy
Succumba
Avwtul Biredt
Aulo
Hlevelana
Aed Mandiehianin & Baker
Eile WU
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Bars Wood
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Waplahid Pioe
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Lion
King of Beasts
OIL Trust
Standard Companies
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Salt Lake
Fairbank
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