Northwest notes from the wild west headlines
Reports from Butte to Cheyenne and Boulder cover a franchise halt, a gold discovery, an iron surgery accident, execution stay, reef assays, temple cornerstone ceremonies, stabbings and law cases, mining strikes, deer hunts, blacksmith injuries, dynamite abuse, charity funds, a new sugar factory, a murder trial, sudden farmer deaths, a child’s fall, oil drills warning, court rulings, and a Crooked Creek sheep feed reform proposal.
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Muttshes
Rocky Moontais
Deer Lodge
Mont
Williams
Tabasco
Arkans Mob Slays Negro Prisoner in Forest City
Charles Young, accused of murdering Mrs. Edward Lewis, is killed by a mob in Forest City Arkansas after breaking into the jail and binding him with wood set aflame. Sheriff Williams and deputies made efforts to prevent violence as hundreds of citizens demanded the prisoner’s life. In a separate California note Marina Nolan, famed as the California Venus, is killed by Edward Marscury who then shoots himself after a quarrel over a love affair.
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Charles Young
Edward Lewis
Forest City
Ark
Sheri B. Williams
Ile
Jorge Hatton
Dietrios
Murphy
Sheri Williams
Sherif Williams
Veary
Mra Lewis
Marina Nolan
Edward Marscury
Hils
Miss Nolan
Marsehuta
Chicago
A Candidate for the Gallows in New York City
A oysterman Patrick Devnoney was shot and killed by janitor Fravers Reitty near an apartment house in Manhattan after a dispute over using the street. The janitor confessed intent to remove disturbances, saying he would kill if necessary, and was jailed. Separate court scene involved Clarence Peake facing murder charges over Silas Halin with a claim of not being dead. General Dewet drew a large Hanover crowd, raising funds and autographs amid German reception and political theater bags.
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Patrick Devnoney
Fravers Reitty
New York City
Devnomey
Devsnney
Clarence Peake
Silas Halin
Ciinton
Teno
Supreme Court
Beard
Silas Dulin
Peale
Halle
Colorado
Dewet
Hanover
Herlin
Merlin
Tiewor
Roosevelt Resting As Cabinet Holds No Formal Meetings
President Roosevelt progresses toward full recovery and receives only a few callers including cabinet advisers. Officials say cabinet meetings will be postponed and the remodeled White House visit may occur around mid November as the president recuperates.
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Roosevelt
Dramsset
le Lhely Amban
Donl Mie
Anal
White and Black clash at Littleton race riot in Alabama
A racial unrest incident in Littleton Alabama left multiple whites and Black residents injured after a Black woman allegedly pushed a white man from a railroad trestle and a Black man fired. The mêlée spread as armed groups gathered, authorities sought aid, and residents feared further violence in the mining town of Littleton.
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Litterton
Aielloghea
Alabama
Deao
Lea Growl
Joe ‘Thompaon
Serloda
Jobo Maer
William ‘Telbert
Negra
Luthetor Beca
Furthwe Teoutle
Sheri? Burgio
Newroes
Littleton
Death by own action ends James Younger kin in Minnesota
Jim Younger, once linked to the Younger gang led by Jesse James, died by suicide in St Paul Minnesota. He left a letter explaining his ill health and separation from friends. Younger, aged 54, had a troubled later life after pardon from the state penitentiary last year and earlier injuries from a wagon fall. The Younger brothers and their Civil War era exploits with Quantrill tied to a spree of robberies across Missouri and adjoining states.
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Innes Younger
Dames Boys Band of Outlaws
St. Paul
Minn
Presa U
Younger
Wlody
Vonager
State Penitentiary
Aines Younger
Robert
Coleman
James Younger
Frank James
Jesse James
Quantrell
Stage Holdups By Three Robbers Shock Ore Frontier Route
Three masked men held up a stage near North Yamhill Oregon on a Saturday night. They forced passengers from the coach, took valuables, and escaped on foot. The incident disrupted the journey, with no injuries reported and authorities proceeding to investigate the robbery.
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Tillmmouk
North Yamhill
Ore
Rondalde
Murder Charge After Wyoming Wife Is Shot At Ranch
Sammons, a middle aged man with a wooden leg, is jailed in Grant Wyoming on murder charges following the death of his wife Mrs Sammons. The coroner ruled the death was from a shotgun blast fired by Sammons at the Brae ranch after she arrived to confront him about desertion and concerns for their children. Neighbors suspected foul play and the jury found the shot intentional not accidental.
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Michael McCormick
Hutte
Atlantic & Pacific Oil Company
Spring Valley
Supreme Court
Juhe
W. Sammon
Stain of
Wyoming
Wallat Ann
Wyowing
Cheyeoce
Seealon
Ghat
Grant
Sammons
Semmona
Wyemleg
Lveland
Wyomley
Brae Ranch
Reilroad
Wheatland
Brae
Mra. Sammons
Kene
Oklahoma
Castro Victory Report From La Victoria Venezuela
A messenger brings news from the engagement near La Victoria of government troops and revolutionists. About 9,000 rebels under General Mendoza retreated six miles toward Villa de Cura after days of fierce fighting. Government casualties run into thousands, and temperature reached 116 degrees. President Castro reportedly led charges with a Mauser rifle, boosting his troops confidence in a decisive setback for the revolutionaries.
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la Victoria
Venezuela
Mendoza
Villa de Cura
Castro
Anc
Revolutioniata
Mystery death after bridge plunge near Pones City
A man leaped from East Fork Bridge near Pones City OMln while vowing to reach the bank. A rock in the river and conflicting clues raise suspicions of foul play or suicide. evidence links him to the Earl of Lowstale and British service in India.
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Youn Hogilshmee
East Fork Bridge
Pones City
Omln
Earl of Lowstale
India
Montreal
Palmer
Haitian Revolution Seen Ended as Gonaives Quietly Surrenders
A cablegram from Commander Macon reports that Haitian revolts near Gonaives have ended with town peaceably occupied by German and national forces. The German gunboat and French cruiser D Aswax are noted, with about 25 adherents evacuating, leaving no local government. The Navy anticipates occupation by Saturday and plans a protective landing for the American consulates.
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Navy Department
Claotn
Pathy
Nicholas Mole
Waitt
Mainland
Soufrière Volcano Erupts with Loud Cannonade
Terrific eruption of the Soufriere volcano began Thursday night on the island. Earlier tremors, heard in the central and northern parts, preceded the eruption with rumbling and roaring sounds. From 10 p.m. to 4 a.m. Friday the activity continued with incandescent clouds, ejected matter, and ongoing boiling sounds. Both craters showed activity.
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Sonfriene
Parial
Theo
Wolil
World Coal Production Leaders Shift to United States
The United States leads global coal output with about 566,105,110 short tons, surpassing Great Britain and Germany. Britain held the top spot before 1490, but U S gains driven by iron, wheels, and motor trades propelled it past Britain by a margin described as massive, with other nations following in rank.
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United States Geological Survey
United States
Great Britain
Germany
Austro Hungary
France
Belgium
Russia
Coyote Hunter Shot Amid Confusion and Injuries
A coyote hunter near Maxwell California is shot when a 14 year old friend drops a gun during a chaotic moment. The wounded man is hospitalized. an investigation follows as police and officials review the incident and related cattle theft accusations linked to Daytin and Snake River.
Chaotic Report Signals Venezuelan Civil Strife
Fragmentary OCR recalls a Venezuelan conflict with figures like Castro and Cuesta, noting rebels and government forces clashing near La Victoria. Mentions a government retreat, reinforcements, and a contested railway line as troops maneuver on a Monday in a volatile theater.
Retired Rear Admiral Selfridge Mentioned in Obituary Fragment
An obituary fragment notes Rear Admiral Thomas Selfridge born February 15 1804 or 1801 era as a naval officer from Maine later stationed at Mare Island. The text recalls service in Mexican and Civil wars and his retirement to San Francisco after a long active career.
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Thoma
Br. C. SN
Waverly Y Nesday
Ray
Jansoo
Rene Admiral Thom
Tram
Mare Island
Armin
Theorgotown
Government Wil Be Frere Labor Turentirs Report
Fragmented report describes a labor dispute and political interference surrounding President Roosevelt. A quarrel near Glenwood involves the Vining family and a nearby Grove, with a wagon pursuit and women missing, details blurred by OCR.
Fragmented local item on WinkTAan Kirt and winery deeds
An OCR garble mentions WinkTaan Kirt and a winery related to Catlin Meyer, described as the sole member of Mee DP Weyer. The text references Whitetides, Pex pawn dod, Clue to wt Live, Nubenty, and a winery with unclear details. Overall content is unreadable and incomplete.
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Catlin Meyer
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