Feared by the Settlers at Jackson Hole
Dispatches describe Jackson Hole settlers in a critical stand with Bannock and Shoshone forces nearby. Troops are urged as reports spread of killings, uprisings, and looming violence across Salt River valley and Hoback region, with federal orders to move troops to protect residents.
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Jackson’s Hole
Sat Lake Crry
Jackson's Hole
Hoback Canon
Hoback River
Gov. Richards
Washincton
Indian Bureau Today
Browning
Teller
Pocatello
Ida
Bannock
Wyoming
WaAshindon
Todiap
Fort Hall
United Press
Toler
Salt River Valley
Lamont
Ruges
Washington
War Department
Coppinger
Department of Platte
Jackson Hole
Lambert
Tetter
Jackson Hole Valley
Mr. Tetter
Fail River Valley
Jackson's Hole Valley
Trouble at Colon and Panama strike widens across transport
A Panama Times report states 300 island laborers join the colon railway workers, delaying Pacific mail departures indefinitely without a compromise. The U.S. consul in Colon warns of serious trouble and seeks aid to keep the Panama Railway open. In New York a girl found dead in Washington Heights is linked to Lillie Low, with three suspects held on bail as coronial inquiry looms.
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New York
Times
Panama
Colon
Pacific Mails Steamship Company
Railway Company
Washington
United States
State Department
Columbia
Washington Heights
T. J. Biggs
A. K. Hanson
Henry T. Champney
James Low
Lillie Low
Blood stained garment found in Englewood murder case
Detectives Norton and Fitzpatrick uncovered a blood stained undergarment eighteen inches beneath a basement floor in Holmes building. A physician confirmed blood traces after chemical tests. a washer who cleaned Minnie Williams noted she wore similar undergarments, supporting the theory of her murder.
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Chicago
Holme
Englewood
Minnie Williams
Norton
Fitzpatrick
Holmes breaks down in Philadelphia as ally vows to testify
In Philadelphia on July 24 prison authorities report H H Holmes breaking in spirit. The woman linked to him in Franklin Indiana now says she will testify. Mrs Pitezel’s father in Galva Illinois believes Holmes murdered the Pitezel children and implicates a lawyer. Fahey denies Mrs Pitezel aided Holmes and says she was manipulated by him.
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Philadelphia
H. H. Holmes
Franklin
Ind
Thomas A. Fahey
Pitezel
Galva
Ill
Holmes
Alice Pitezel
Fahey
Collateral Evidence in Holmes Case Grows Focus
Detectives examining the Holmes murder case seek collateral testimony from associates at the crime scene. Mrs Quinlan, janitor’s wife, is questioned as officials believe she may know Chicago links. Diggers at the Sixty third Street castle press on with electric lights as they sift dirt for buried bodies in the basement.
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Castle
Sixty-third
Wallace Streets
Holmes
Family Feud Ends In Fatal Shooting Near Cincinnati
In Rockdale area near Cincinnati Ohio on July 22 1900 David Huston shot and killed Fred Hallowell a neighbor two men over sixties and enemies for years Hallowell a cousin of Mrs Harmon wife of Attorney General Judson Harmon was shot after saluting Huston who allegedly refused contact and claims Hallowell reached for a stone before firing Huston was armed and fired first according to his account
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Cincinnati
Rockdale
David Huston
Fred Hallowell
Hallowell
Dave
Halowell
Brutal assault and mob killing on Beckhorn Island
Detail emerges of a crime at Holland Graves & Montgomery Lumber picnic on Beckhorn Island. Albert Surprise, a Canadian laborer, attempted to rape a seven or eight year old girl, was beaten by the girl's father, then mobbed by bystanders. Surprise later reportedly died from injuries. police investigate.
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Buffalo
Holland, Graves & Montgomery Lumber Firm
Beckhorn Island
Albert Surprise
Carl Detkin
Surprise
Tonawanda
Falls
Lockport
Exploding Gas Destroys McCormick Saloon Home
In Burrago on July 25 a gas explosion wrecked W. J. McCormick’s saloon residence at 4121 South Park avenue. Louise Mies, a domestic, was badly burned and may die. She lit a match in the cellar to start breakfast, gas exploded, and the house burned. McCormick was flung from bed and aided the injured woman before flames consumed the building.
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Burrago
W. J. McCormick
South Park Avenue
A.m. Louise Mies
Louise
McCormick
Express Robbers Force Manager to Unlock Safe
Train held up by armed robbers at revolver point, A. L. S. M. S. crew forced the express manager to unlock the safe. Police search for suspects as passengers flee the scene.
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Express
Robbers Hold Up Train West of Wauseon Ohio
Six masked men stopped the Lake Shore and Michigan Southern express at Reece's siding between Archibald and Stryker Ohio at 12 30 sunrise. They looted the express safe, reportedly about 8000 dollars, and fled into the nearby woods as detectives rush to trap them. The raid targeted the express car while passengers were untouched and railroad officials pursue leads.
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Tonopo
New York
Darling
Express Company
Conniff
Blodgett
Robinson
A Cowardly Captain Sinks Barbaders Schooner Eagle
The Terrier from Demerara reports a July 12 collision outside Demerara harbor with the schooner Eagle of Barbadores, sinking her. Twenty four saved, five lost including two women, a child, and a man. The captain abandoned ship early, a scene recounted with blame, as crew aided survivors and searches continued with wreckage adrift. Terrier returned to port, carrying Magle’s people and sustaining minor deck damage.
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New York
Demerara
Eagle
Barbadores
Wilde Must Pay Costs in Queensberry Case
The bankruptcy court issued a receiving order against Oscar Wilde's property at the Marquis of Queensberry's request to enforce a £677 claim for law costs from Wilde v. Queensberry. Wilde had been ordered by the court to pay the Marquis's costs in that suit.
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Lonpos
Oscar Wilde
Marquis of Queensberry
Hbel
Wilde
Queensberry
Work of fiends shocks Norte Sciuate hall
An attempt to blow up Konohasset hall during an Evangelical meeting in Norte Sciuate Massachusetts caused a panic. The blast shattered all the glass and damaged nearby woodwork. it is believed dynamite was used though no serious injuries occurred.
Mafia killings rattle New Orleans area in July series
Reports from Ascension and St John parishes detail a stirring sequence of Italian assassinations. Investigators link Salvadore Puglisi to multiple murders near Donaldsonville and nearby communities as locals blame the Mafia for the wave of violence and fear in Italian quarters along the coast.
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New Orleans
Elmhall Plantation
Ascension Parish
Donaldsonville
Naska
Giordano
St. John Parish
St. James
Vincent Aidy
Vidys
Boy Murderers On Trial As A Witness
London July 25 Robert and Nathaniel Coombes aged thirteen and eleven are accused of murdering their mother by stabbing her in her sleep. Nathaniel testifies that he heard her groan and saw his dying mother, while Robert allegedly admitted the act to his brother. The elder boy and a third suspect are held for trial. Nathaniel will testify. New York reports Guantanamo besieged with bread fears as Spanish authorities report fever outbreaks and a relief convoy moves toward Santiago. The Sun notes Republican State committee plans to meet in Saratoga on September 17.
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London
Robert
Nathaniel Coombes
Nathaniel
Nan
Fox
New York
Herald
Havanna
Guatanamo
Basan
Santiago
al Cobre
Diego Palacio
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U. S
Mrs. Connor
Ohio
San Diego
Cal
Hall
Phoenix
Arizona
Kingman
New Found
Tall
Kansas City
Grand
Missouri
the Sun
Republican State Committee
Saratoga
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