Tracy the Oregon Outlaw Dies After Flight Across Two States
Tracy, who escaped from the Oregon state pen after killing guards, was hunted across Oregon and Washington for nearly 409 miles. He died when forced to surrender his revolver and shot himself in a wheat field near Creston. Five citizens aided by a deputy sheriff cornered him. no bullet wounds were found, and the death was self-inflicted.
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Outlaw Tragedy Ends in Posse Roundup
An enterprising desperado was killed early today, surrounded by a posse. The incident ends a period of lawless activity as authorities confirm the outlaw's death and the capture of accomplices. Local residents react as authorities vow to continue pursuit of the last remaining suspects.
Tariff Reform Grows in the West
Washington dispatch reports tariff revision as a rising issue in the Midwest with Follette in Wisconsin and Cummins in Iowa challenging Republican machines. Roosevelt cautions revision in his message, while Western states urge a commission during the recess to study a new tariff plan for the Fifty-eighth Congress.
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Kansas
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Henderson
Payl Dalzell
Woman's Angora Goat Ranch Placed Under Guard
Denver Auguh District Attorney Mullen reports Mrs. N. B. Irving, owner of Angora goats at Pinon Mesa, has armed guards after a prior raid by a dozen men. She appeals to the Humane Society claiming animal cruelty as cattlemen plan another extermination raid. Her operation is supported by a Chicago merchant aiming to build a mohair factory in Grand Junction.
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Bee Sting Paralyzes Kentucky Child in Versailles
In Versailles Kentucky Aug 6 a three year old girl visiting from Harrodsburg lost use of her legs after a bumblebee sting on her finger. Despite a week of pain the child had walked since birth, but now cannot stand though local doctors are puzzled by the sudden paralysis.
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William Peteet
Harrodsburg
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Brothers Reunite After Johnstown Flood Seventeen Years
Two Crocker brothers H F and W H Crocker who believed the other dead in the Johnstown flood met in St Joseph Michigan on August 6. They had been separated after the disaster with one in Omaha and the other in Chicago then W H Crocker moved to Cleveland. Both happened to be in St Joseph for a brief vacation.
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Omaha
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Ohio
Cuba Crisis Prompts Possible U S Intervention
Washington amid reports that Cuba’s lower house adopted a resolution deeming U S settlement with the church non binding on Cuba or the church. President Palma and allies allegedly resisted, fueling a cabinet crisis and prompting fears the Platt amendment could justify U S intervention to preserve Cuban independence and property.
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Disastrous Colorado Storm Destroys Tracks and Delays Train
A Rio Grande special was wrecked by an eight foot wall of water from Peck Creek causing rear cars to be washed from the track. Passengers escaped to the front before the flood hit the rear coach. No injuries reported and three miles of track washed out. Enormous damage reported in Huerfano County with six figure losses anticipated.
Mrs Meyer Declared Insane After Meyer Murder Case
Mrs Meyer once linked to the Meyer murder inquiry is deemed hopelessly insane and committed to the state asylum by Judge Emery. The third degree abuse at Police Station No 3 followed Dr Jacob F Meyer’s June shooting, with key witness Miss Wall reported as sane now.
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Nicaragua Route May Yet Win Canal Favor
Washington dispatch notes that despite administration optimism for a Panama route to a canal, prospects hinge on Colombia treaty ratification. Colombian leader General Santos signals a protracted insurgency, delaying peace talks. If Colombia stalls, pressure grows to open negotiations with Nicaragua and Costa Rica for a swifter canal settlement.
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Family Burned to Death in Elliott California Tragedy
A Stockton report says Leo Walder his wife and three children died in a house fire in Elliott, twenty five miles from Stockton. Neighbors found the burning home after a night blaze and believe the family perished trapped inside.
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Leo Walder
Practical joke may be homicide at Atlas engine works
Aug 6 in Indianapolis 15 year old Grover N Bowmar employed in the boiler department was caught in a compressed air hose prank. He was overwhelmed and partially inflated. doctors fear internal damage though recovery is uncertain. Thomas Cummins and Clem Behrmeyer also workers aided in the incident.
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Grover N. Bowmar
Atlas Engine Works
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Thomas Cummins
Clemen FL Behmeyer
Bowmat
Strike Toll and Aid Plan in Anthracite Region
Estimated losses from the strike reach 60.4 million with 40 million noted in damages and wages. The Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Coal Co funds the pay for a slain watchman, while relief measures aim to distribute weekly aid to needy strikers and families, via store orders and local decisions.
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Watchman slain by strikers on ass road home
In the strike region a watchman was killed by striking workers while walking home along the ass road last night. Police opened a case and a patrol searched for suspects. The incident raised tensions as officials urged restraint.
Metal and Money Market Brief
New York metal and money market reports show Mexican dollar at 41.44 cents and 52.46 cents in silver ranges. Copper traded between 11.76 and 11.95 cents per pound.
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Oats Price Dispute Flare Blows Through Merchant Exchange
Prominent grain dealer W B Harrison sold 5000 bushels of oats at 50 cents after a warehouse receipt error. Corwin H Spencer & Co refused to accept the corrected 6000 plus bushels, claiming no right to accept changed documents. The incident sparked a $1,075 loss and a bid for oats on the Exchange floor.
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