Escaped convict vows to kill deputy in Montana letter
Tracy II. Butts, Montana, reports an escape from the state prison aided by bloodhounds. Tom O'Tirien, the escapee, sends a message from Anaconda country alleging perjury by Deputy Sheriff Pave Morgan and claiming to target him. The letter, dated from a mountain area near Anaconda, is deemed a literary oddity but authenticated by the warden.
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Butts
Mont
State Penitentiary
Tom O'Tirien
Sheri Pave Morgan
Dechires
Anaconda
Winchester
OrBries
Morgan
Igbries Ees
Heavy Arkansas valley rain damages Florence crops
Florence Colorado August 27 heavy rains caused the Arkansas River to flood streets and lowlands. Water cascaded down hillsides overrunning creeks and caused widespread damage to fruit crops in the county. Canon City and Duke Creek areas also reported flooding and property impact.
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Florence
Colo
Arkansan
Arkansas
Mlorence
Here
Canon City
Duke Creek
Rock Vale
New Packing Plant and Mobile Stock Yards Planned
Chicago area to host a new packing plant at Thirty-ninth Street and West Forty-eighth Avenue with mobile stock yards. The venture, backed by ample capital, aims to serve cattle interests beyond union stock yards. Lufkin Stock Yards and Feeding Co plant acquired. Larkin Co. grounds to host 100 head daily with expanded facilities. Wm. Hately to run packing operations.
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Chicago
Ave Zi
Mobile
Thirty-ninth Street
West
Forty-eight Avenue
the Tribune
Union
Lufkin
Wid Feeding Company
Larkin Company
Larkin
Stock ‘Yards Company
Wm. Hately
Lincoln County Crop Notes From Recent Weather
From Lincoln County reports indicate four inches of rain since Thursday night benefiting corn and boosting Kaffir corn and cane prospects. Prices range from 3 to 5 dollars likely higher than last year as late corn suffered from heat. Politica and general news summary from Lincoln Kens Ade.
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Lincoln
Kens
Ade
Lincoln County
Local political race mirrors county shifts and taxation debate
The passage outlines looming Sept conventions and primaries for county offices, with details on nominees or likely nominees for probate judge clerk district court sheriff and county attorney. It notes Taxation questions to be discussed by Rev Lederer and speaker Kite, plus county treasurer and register of deeds expected to carry over incumbents. It cites party caucus results, Dem and Pop nominee prospects, and a crowded field for several posts.
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Woodmen of
Arthur Branley
J. H. McParland
State Penitentiary
Stenney
J.D. Miller
Ft Murt
E. A. McFarland
Ira C. Buaick
W. E. Lyn
Offler
Ayaa
May Be Delegates Instructions for postal workers
Washington reports Acting Postmaster General Wynne clarifies roles for postal employees in campaigns. They may join political clubs and contribute funds outside government offices and serve as delegates, but cannot chair state or county committees, run conventions, or be unduly prominent in local politics. The guidance aims to keep employees from overt political leadership while allowing participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wynne
How Smith Escaped From Guayaquil with Ecuador
American resident Jackson Smith once styled persona non grata in Ecuador escaped from Guayaquil after dispute with authorities. He was taken to Panama then New York, amid libel and fine charges. U S Consul demanded release. a relief ship arrived, enabling his escape on a Colombia voyage.
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Ecuador
New York
Aus
Colombia
Jackson Smith
Guayaquil
San Francisco
Times
Smith
Panama
Rairoad
Quito
Andes
U. S
Leon
Washington
Philadelphia
Dramatic James Boys play in Missouri at Crawford
The James Boys in Missouri will be staged at the Crawford theater Friday and Saturday with a matinee. George Klimt and Anna Hearn lead a scenic production featuring the Blue Cat train robbery and new effects. Tickets range 15 to 50 cents for various showings. Also on Labor Day the comedy drama A Chicago Tramp plays with two Monday performances and separate matinee pricing. Willard Simms, famed for The Belle of New York, will design sets for Ollie Mack and Joseph M. Galtes production Pickings From Puck next Tuesday at Crawford.
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James
Crawford Theater
Chicago
Willard Simms
London
Edna May
New York
Shaftesbury Theater
Atlantic
Ollie Mack
Joseph M. Galtes
Puck
Crawford
Snapshots at Home News Mixed Local Events
In Oakland Mrs Ev Adama is described as thriving while Dr Chas Casswell of Holliday visits the city. News notes include illnesses such as W A Sloo and Christi hospital’s new operating table, plus social events at the Church of the Assumption and a theater night at the Grand. Updates cover local officials, court notices, hospital operations, and community happenings across town.
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EV. Adama
Oakland
Chas. Casswell
Holliday
W. A. Sloo
West Thirteenth Street
Stater
Grand
Christ Hospital
Ole Dartz
Stafford Sun
Christ Bori
Kota Blythe
Church of the Assumption
T. £. Stephens
State Temperance Association
Santa Pe
W. C. Ralnton
Spencer
Bis
Burlington
A. 8
Kane
H. 5. Nichols
E. B. Good
Eva Phillips
Auburndale
J. W. Cain
Testa Department
The
Santa Fe
Tyler
Tex
T. B.C
Insane Asylum
Washburn
J. C. McClintock
New York
Liverpool
England
White Star
Europe
E. Kellam
Waconda
Mont
D. W. Fox
Dennis Spear
Philly Hass
Molton
Holton
A. Douglane
James Kershner
Henry Robb
Grand Opera House
Henry
Rostila McGee
Ernest Rost
Homer McGee
Rost
Colorado Springs
Robert Lewis Dolman
Montgomery
Santa Fe Watch Company
Peter Sherer
Harry Smith
Sherer
George W. Crane
Rogers
Captain River
Leavenworth
Cash Curtis
Matt Cave
Woods and Clough
United
Landlady's Son Converts to Postum Beverages
Clara Hoffman of Portland recalls using Postum Food Coffee to end her landlady's son reliance on coffee. After trials by both her husband and the landlady, the son discovered Postum's taste and health improvements, noting relief from long standing stomach trouble and alleged heart issues attributed to coffee poisoning. The family reports continued improvement after returning home.
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Clara Hoffman
Portland
Ore
Postum
East End
Liquor Sales Trial Leads to Mixed Outcomes for Defendants
States Commissioner Hayden reports four men charged with selling liquor to In gland. Woods and Clough bound over. Curtis and Cave released for want of evidence. Aged teamster J H Morey injured in a westbound load accident on Locust Street. doctor attended and he was sent home by ambulance. Board of health meeting adjourned on insubordination issue involving Sanitary Police Thomas and Sgt Vanderpool over pest house site duties.
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Hayden
Ingland
Woods
Clough
Curtis
Cave
J. H. Morey
Locust Street
Morey
Tenth Avenue
van Buren
Stewart
Board of Health
Saultery
Vanderpool
P.C. Thomas
Thomas
Direct Hal Wins Great Park Pace at Narragansett
In Narragansett Park's Great Park Brew stakes, Direct Hal driven by Ed Geers won all heats amid pacing chaos. Twinkle, scaring the field, broke near the wire. Scott Hudson in Twinkle argued with Geers, while Prince Direct and Direct Hal competed closely. The program also noted heat winners in the 240 and 213 trots, plus patent grants and Kansan pensions.
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Providence
Great Park
Narragansett Park
Ed Geers
Direct Hal
Scott Hudson
Twinkle
Geers
Hal
Gutal
Prince Direct
Hanta Dows
Junius
Josh
Todr
Keltiont
Liver Glow
Alyander
Aggie
Departure Weakness of Chevalier de Schnack Noted
The report describes the departure marked by the Chevalier de Schnack's personal fragility. The duke required transport by ambulance after expressing severe rheumatism symptoms, implying health-related impediments during the event.
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Chevalier de Schnack
Chinese Crew Arrives From Kore Steamer
In San Francisco on August 23 20 Chinese sailors bound for the Kore of Pacific Mail arrived aboard the Gaelic. Customs officials again order detention of the Chinese until a formal test or clearance is completed. The case involves the Steamship company and the local Sailors Union protest.
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Union Uootmass
San Francisco
Cal
Pacific Mail
Kore
Custom& Stratton
Steamship Company
Perso n melee over poisoned drink in Bedan town clash
Aug 2 Persl fer reports Norman McClain accused of lacing a drink with suspected poison to a rival, sparking a police scare. McClain shows strychnine symptoms but may recover, motive linked to two men vying for the same woman. Criminal action possible. tempers flare as events unfold.
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Bedan
Kes
Pers
Norman McClain
McClain
Tiet
Gorman Wins At Topeka Gun Club Match
Gorman of Grantville defeated Markeman in a Topeka Gun Club event on August 3. Gorman sank 96 consecutive birds with a second-barrel effort, while his opponent managed 36, all out of bounds, in a high tempo match marked by Gorman’s strong form.
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Topeks Markeman
Topeka
Tuestay
Gorman
Charles- Hiei Hans
Grantville
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J. W. Hamilton
M. E
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Lews
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
Cleveland
M. KE
Saratoga
New York City
Crosby Bros
Oxfords
Kansans
David R. Coughlen
Concordia
Spencer McCay
En Holfler
Christian Otsterd
Wyandotte County
Thomas D. Radcliffe
Lawrence
John Mitchell
Peabody
Charles Vickers
Pasona
Williams Glover
Hutchmneot
Tastes Marshall
Geneseo
Fio
William Campbell
Letha Moore
Ribbon Store
Secrim
Mentraat
Nottingham
Easies
Peru
Kan
Mre . Harris
Lanepolis
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