Large Gains in the West In Early Census Totals
The thirteenth census figures show Colorado at 799,024 up 259,324 and 48 percent, Idaho at 325,594 up 163,22 and 101.38 percent, Nevada at 81,575 up 39,640 and 93.4 percent, Oregon at 672,765 up 259,229 and 62.7 percent. County tallies include Denver 213,381 Pueblo 62,223 El Paso 43,321 Ada 29,088 Bannock 19,242 Ormsby 3,089 Washoe 17,434 Marion 39,780 Multnomah 226,261. Total U.S. population could reach 91,193,490 if these growth rates persist.
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Washington, D. C
Colorado
Idaho
Nevada
Oregon
Denver
Pueblo
el Paso
Ada
Bannock
Ormsby
Washoe
Marion
Multonomah
United States
Dietz Trial Launched After Siege at Cameron Cabin
John F. F. Dietz and Deputy Sheriff Oscar Harp figure in a siege at the Dietz cabin as the trial opens before Judge Wickham. Myra Dietz, wounded during the events, is brought from Ashland hospital where she nurses her injuries.
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Hayward
Wis
John FF. Dietz
Cameron
Oscar Harp
Dietz Cabin
Wickham
Myra Dietz
Ashland Hospital
Wendling Found Guilty In 8 Year Olds Murder Case
Louisville jury convicts Joseph Wendling of murdering Alma Kellner an eight year old girl and sentences him to life imprisonment. Wendling was captured in California after a long chase. The body was found dismembered in a church basement where he worked as janitor. Commonwealth's Attorney Huffaker labeled him a murderer and perjurer. defense blamed a plumber reward plot.
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Louisville
Joseph Wendling
Alma Kellyer
Wendling
California
France
Commonwealth
Huffaker
Alma Kellner
Ray
Census increments for Kentucky and peers in 1910 data
Kentucky reports 2,289,905 residents up 142,731 from 1900. Mississippi reaches 1,797,114, up 245,844 since 1900. North Carolina lists 2,206,287, an increase of 312,477 since 1900. Data reflect 1890 to 1900 gains and 1900 to 1910 changes.
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Washington, D. C
Kentucky
Mississippi
North Carolina
Mary Baker Eddy Dies in Chestnut Hill Home
Mrs Mary Baker G Eddy founder of the Christian Science church died in her mansion at Chestnut Hill Boston at 1045 pm after nine days illness Pneumonia and old age were listed as natural causes Medical Examiner George L West said she suffered no pain and the fortune of about 2 to 3 million dollars was noted in reports Former Senator William E Chandler said a large portion of the estate would go to Christian Science efforts
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Boston
Mass
Mary Baker G. Eddy
Christian Science
Christian Science Church
Hfe
Chestnut Hill
Alfréd H. Farlow
George L. West
Washington, D. C
William BE. Chandler
New Hampshire
Cause of
Rebels sue for peace in Mexico City
Mexican revolutionists have sued for peace and Diaz has appointed a peace commission. Government concessions are expected after overtures from officials acting for the Diaz regime. The rebels, led by Gen Francisco Madero, reportedly seek general amnesty for political offenders. the commission is at San Isidor negotiating with Madero representatives.
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Mexico City
Diaz
Francisco Madero
San Isidor
Madero
Wreck at Willen Aden Junction injures dozens
London tragedy after collision on London Northwestern railroad at Willenaden junction. Second train section rammed the stationary first section in Stratford. Most occupants were clerks heading to offices in the city. Some fatalities reported among the injured.
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London
England
London Northwestern
Willenaden Junction
Stratford
Initiative and referendum carry in Illinois state vote
From Over The State Happenings: Illinois voters backed the initiative and referendum as the only public policy question to pass. The statewide tally shows 465,907 for initiative, 411,676 for civil service extension, and 422,437 for corrupt practices, while the treasury vote led with 886,273. The state canvassing board will review the returns as secretary Rose reports totals.
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Springfield
Alinois
Gto
Httle
Rose
Secretary of State
Illinois charity budget request totals eight million
Springfield reports that about 8,000,000 dollars should be appropriated by the state legislature for the coming two years to maintain 17 charitable institutions. Fiscal Supervisor Frank D. Whipp, after visiting the facilities, released figures allocating 6,000,000 for general and ordinary expenses, 1,250,000 for new buildings, 600,000 for repairs, and the remainder for miscellaneous uses.
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Springfield
Ilinois
Frank D. Whipp
State Board of Administration
Illinois gets new road from Quaker Hill to Chicago Heights
Springfield files articles of incorporation for the Chicago Terre Haute & Southeastern Railway Company of Illinois. Capital stock is 2,500,000 dollars. Principal office in Chicago. Directors include Michael D. Lawler Oliver A Bestel Emil A Stake Charles G Fleager and Frank H Stanton. The project is a railroad from Edgar county toward Cook county passing through Edgar Vermilion Iroquois Kankakee Will to Chicago Heights.
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Springfield
Chicago, Terre Haute & Southeastern Railway Company of Illinois
Chicago
Quaker Hill
Edgar
Vermilion
Iroquois
Kankakee
Will and Cook
Chicago Heights
Cook
First
Michael D. Lawler
Oliver ‘A.bestel
Emil A. Stake
Charles
Quail Shooting Season Closed in Illinois Harvest
Illinois hunters report a season marked by scarce bag limits due to severe early weather. Landowners enforce strict bans, with many farmers not allowing quail hunting on their lands amid ongoing restrictions as the season closes in December.
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Ilinois
Carlyle
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