Outlaws Hunt Robber After Fatal Shootout in Colorado
Posed as a frontier chase, Deputy Sheriff Conrad tracks Pug Ryan the robber who escaped after a saloon robbery in Breckenridge led to a wild shootout. Two men died and another mortally wounded as the gang allegedly rode on, with confessions naming four men including Pred Wilson and ties to Goldfield and Cripple Creek mining camps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penver
Times
Kokomo
Colo
Pag Ryan
Ree
Sheri M. E. Conrad
Breckenridge
Alvar Foe
Alvar Foe Home.ith Sumner Whitney, A Well Known Business Man of Rokntio
Conrad
Tire
Courma Teli
Vine
Dick Bryan
Dick Manley
Pug Ryan
Maney
Mage
Pred Wilson
Oo Glenwood
Breckenridgery
Heonito
Cripple Creek
Rhea
Goldfield
River Pies Rise? Eee Ae Sue Seeein
In unclear OCR text a river name appears with stray letters and fragments. The readable bits hint at a place or dish named River Pies but no concrete event, date, or organization is identifiable. Further readable context is needed to form a precise card.
Misfortune’s Visit Hits Katy Shops Worker
Misfortune strikes Parsons at the Katy shops when Joe Severus trapped his left hand in engine machinery injuring two fingers. He was taken home where Dr. Tenbrook treated him. Severns then found his house earlier robbed, with Mrs Severns and children away, and clothing stolen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parsons
Joe Severus
Worl St
Katy
Hoon
Ean
Johanie Brehm
Tenbrook
Severns
Mr. Brel
East Stevens Avenue
Founa
France Gets Thanks For Mediation In Peace Talks
Paris August 1 191? President McKinley asked Jules Cambon the French ambassador to press for promotions and offices as recognition of France. He noted rapprochement between the United States and Spain and suggested peace negotiations should occur in Paris Madrid. August 12 Duke Almodovar da Hoc foreign affairs chief sent 643 Patenntre to Madrid to relay Spain’s thanks for France’s good offices leading to the protocol of peace with the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
United States
Spain
Washington Yeatere
McKintey
Jules Cambron
France
Ata Gnd
Wintiitiin
Madrid
Almodorar da Hic
Duel At El Paso Sparks Mexican Feud Display
Ramon Gomez and Antonio Velati, Mexican citizens of St. Louis, dueled in El Paso with pistols over a three year feud involving Gomez eloping with Velati’s sister. Gomez was wounded in the knee and shin, his leg later amputated. Velati fled as a mounted officer arrested Gomez and a second.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Republic
Hi Paar
Texas
Ramon Gomez
Antonio Velati
Velucie
Gomes
Gomez
Velurio
Rainstorm damages streetcars in Washington area
A heavy rainstorm in Washington Aug 3 caused extensive damage to streetcar lines and traffic. Weather records show rainfall near three inches, washing out the trolley road to Alexandria and forcing suspension of service for an extended period. Streetcar fires occurred as water brought down electrical lines and burned cars. Officials report the disruption and danger from flooding and debris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Here
Alexandria
Newton Council Raises City Salaries in August Meeting
The Newton city council on a August night voted pay increases for several officers. New salaries take effect September 1 with the city clerk rising from 25 to 40 dollars per month, the tax assessor from 10.68 to 25, the cemetery sexton to 50 per month, and the waterworks superintendent from 50 to 65 per month. In New York, three young men returning from a bicycle journey reported covering miles with most segments walked, excluding a London leg, as they travel with Foster Fraver and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton
New York
Landor, Bers
Foster Fraver
London
Snipe de Lane
Pasion Rb. N
The
Orient
Fin Howes
Under the Carpet. Outlaw's Mirage Baffles Hutchinson Gambler
Hutchinson August 13 a reformatory guard arrives with Jack Monroe a paroled outlaw linked to burglary larceny and Wichita robberies. Letters found hidden in a Hutchinson home reveal Monroe planned to unlock the reformatory doors, free inmates, and recruit boys to Bronner's band with rewards offered for his capture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hutchinson
H. J. Roberts
Jack Monroe
Monroe
New Ouieane
Osage City
Reformatory
Monhe
Wichita
Bronrer
Kanens
Four Percent Mortgagee Sale Promises Fast Clearance
Every piece of goods must be sold within the next thirty days with special offerings to be conducted next week across all departments.
Washington President McKinley Receives War Congratulations
Washington Aug 13 President McKinley has been receiving congratulations from across the country on the war’s successful termination. Messages came to the White House and to the War Department from officers in the field and cabinet members. He expressed gratification that the war ended with comparatively small American casualties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
McKinley
White House
Alger
Corbin
War Department
SHOT FATHER AND SON IN RANCH DISPUTE AT ALAMATHA
In Alamathaus Oregon August 13 Frank Adan a rancher and his 12 year old son Willie were shot by A B Trilwood who had worked for Adams. Adams wounded in chest tackled Trilwood and restrained him with a rope. The sheriff took the suspect into custody after the incident.
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Alamathaus
Ore
Aus
Frank Adan
Pear Tule Lake
Willie
A. B. Trilwood
Adams
Trilwood
Wille
Tritwood
Dr. Flower to Visit Topeka for Free Consultations
The renowned physician Dr. F C Flower will be at the Throop Hotel in Topeka Kansas Friday August 19 to see all who wish to consult him. He promises to help the sick and discouraged with guidance toward health and happiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lesen
G A R Train to Cincinnati From Rock Island Depot
The G A R train from Rock Island depot will depart on Sunday September 4 at 4 PM and run through to Cincinnati arriving at 2 PM. The party includes G A R and W R C members plus the Models, 24 strong, with sleepers and chair cars. Reservations via Rock Island depot or M PULSE City Passenger and Ticket Agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Ohio
Rock Island Depot
Sun- Gay
Beaver
Rock Island Panacea
M_ PULSE
Rand
Domestic Apparel Price List Fragment
A fragment from a fabric and apparel price list lists items such as Unlaunched Shirts at 60 cents, Wamesutta Muslin Shirts at 51 cents, Teck and Puff Ties at 75 cents, and Bows and Strings at 9 to 25 cents. Suspenders are also noted.
Boots and Shoes at Cost and Less Than Cost
Prices on Glassware Tinware and Queensware cut one half. Buy staple groceries at prices less than any other store offers. Boots and shoes advertised at cost and less than cost to attract customers and clear stock.
Cable restrictions lifted for Spain and West Indies
Western Union reports all government limits on cable traffic to Spain and West Indies have been removed. The Commercial Cable Company issued a notice stating messages may be transmitted in plain language or cipher to and from Spain and the West Indian Islands without restrictions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Western Union Telegraph Company
West Indice
Spain
United States
Noyo Arrives with Captain Dead at Sea Half Mast Flag
Seattle August 13 The steam schooner Noyo arrives from St Michael with flag at half mast for death of Captain H Dixit at sea from Brights disease. He was buried at Unalaska. Noyo carried about 20 passengers, many from Dawson who had little gold. No late news from St Michael on departure. Also note Madrid wheat export ban from August 15 with taxes on pre ban imports. Spiritualists hold meeting with Mrs Payne performing song and W W Eber seance. Casino openings Garfield Park August 18 to 19 with 10 cent admission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Noyo
Michael
H. Dxett
Bright
Hoe
Unalaaka
Dawson
St. Michael
Conemough
Plucky Kansas Girl Holds Pickpocket at Log Rolling
Miss Eva Bennett of Parsons dated Aug 13 recounted eagerly her bold capture of a colored pickpocket at Soplin's log rolling in Joport Mo. While walking with a companion in a dense crowd a thief snatched her gold watch. Bennett and another woman pursued and grabbed the thief, who returned the watch when police arrived. The man was then charged and held for trial at the police station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soplin
Parsons
Eva Bennett
Jwpiit
Bennett
Pilet
Miss Bennett
Belated War News From Ponce Porto Rico Aug 12
Dispatch reports Gen Schwan occupied Mayaguez without formal possession and Spanish forces withdrew toward Lajas and Arecibo. Gen Brooke remains at Guayama while Gen Wilson holds Coamo awaiting cavalry and dynamite gun reinforcements. Two Wisconsin volunteers supported pickets as intermittent firing continued and a battery supported infantry. Prisoners say about 2500 Spaniards are at Albonito.
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Ponce
Porto Rico
Schwan
Mayaguez
Realatanre
Arecibo
Brooke
Guayama
Arroyo
Wilson
Coamo
Albonic
Second
Wisconsin Volunteers
Albonito
Impaled on a Fork and Other Daring Local Occurrences
Ottawa reports a boy of 11 trapped by a hayfork, wounds feared to involve the jugular. multiple injuries described as he fell. Two drownings at Eagle Bluff near La Crosse, a 14-year-old boy failed to save a bather. Santiagu Mall envisions shipments. weather notes and travel notices accompany brief items in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Clifford Cowdery
C. L. Cowdery
Eagle Blatt la Crosse
Wis
T. P. Gates
Howard Sutherland
Eagle Bluff
Here
Methodist Camp Meeting at Bonner Springs Opens Aug 18
Bonner Springs prepares for the annual Methodist camp meeting of Wyandotte County to begin August 18 with accommodations for 1000. Tents are pitched and arrangements finalize for opening. Delegations from Leavenworth Topeka and Lawrence expected. Prominent evangelists from Kansas and Missouri engaged. Special evangelistic meetings run on the grounds until the camp opens. City religious workers from Kansas City to visit today. preparations for a large Sunday invasion. The gathering is expected to surpass prior years in interest and results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bonner Springs
Methodist
Wyandotte County
Leavenworth
Topeka
Lawrence
Kansas
Missouri
Wlll
Kateas City
Kan
Genere
Operation Not a Success Miss Kate Thompson Dies
Miss Kate Thompson daughter of Dan Thompson of Sionros street died after an operation for a tumor at Stormont hospital. The deceased was 2 young women well wagon in Tor peka. Funds timing not yet set. Travel options to Cincinnati via Santa Fe Route offered with round trip fares $14.10 and $18.05 to Indianapolis. Tickets on sale August 14, 20 and 2.
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G A. R
Cincinnati
Teave
Santa II
Santa Fe
North Topekeofice
Kate Thompson
Dan‘Thompson
Sionros
Stormont Hospital
Torpeka
Indianapolis
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Hull's
E. Eighth ST
Steel Ranges
Cutter & Proctor
Hull Stove and Repair Co
East Eighth St
Col
Uticura
Parsons Railroad
Hila Houss
EL Paso
E.R. B
Price
Cambrid
Bng
Tae
A .B. Trilwood
R. C. Flower
EW. Hughes
East Fifth Street
Post Office
Pall Fevival Association
Kansas Avenue
Gent’s
Madani
Yale’e Cosmetics
Official Gazette
Society of Spiritualists
Garfield Park
Plucky
Kansas Girl
Peti
Santiago Mall
Santiagy
Sire Kemper
Payne's
Methodist Camp Meeting
Pullman Palace
H. L. Larsh & CO
Kans
Tele
Michigan Millitary Academy
Orchard Lake
Michigan
Detroit
Librae
Ation
Colansl J
Sumner Rogers
Colorado
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