Lost His Office Ousted as Teller County Officials
In Cripple Creek Colorado on August 31 officers file suit to oust Sheriff Edward Bell and seek 5000 dollars in damages after Henry M. Robertson, former sheriff, resigns under threat. The complaint cites June 6 coercion at Armory hall and a mob lynching warning. Bail set at 2500 dollars for Rev T S Leland L A Jenks and Arthur Parker charged with conspiracy to murder. Also report of E S Holden, ex secretary of Engineers union No 75, beaten by masked men near Vindicator mine due to stance in local strike.
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Cripple Creek
Col
Teller County
District Court
Henry M. Robertson
Edward Bell
Robertson
Independence
Armory Hall
Lewis
Rev. T. S. Leland
L. A. Jenks
Arthur Parker
Bell
Underwood
Mr. Leland
E. S. Holden
Engineers’ Union No. 75
Vindicator
Four Murders Aboard Marx Farm In Colchester Case
Colchester Conn Aug 31 state officials, seeking bodies on Gershon B Marx farm, believe he committed four cold blooded murders and an attempted poisoning. Victims named include Joe Pavel and Joe Jalm found. two more bodies, an 18 year old boy known as Harry and a Hebrew peddler, are sought. Marx jailed awaiting Pavel murder trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colchester
Conn
Gershon B. Marx
Norwich County
Connecticut
Marx
Joe Pavel
Joe Jalm
Pavel
Harry
New York
Russia
Joe
Jackson
Confederates remembered at Groveton monument dedication
In Gainesville Virginia on August 31 troops of the United States Army led by Gen. Corbin and Gen. Bell took part in dedicating a monument to Confederate dead from the first Battle of Bull Run at Groveton. Gov. Montague delivered the principal address with Gen. Corbin speaking briefly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gainesville
United States Army
Corbin
Bell
Seventh Cavalry
Bull Run
Groveton
Montague
Virginia
German Father Murders 11YearOld Son in Sleep
In Pittsburg a 50 year old German resident of Heidelberg killed his 11 year old son with a butcher knife while the child slept. The act occurred after he had been drinking, and authorities reported the family tragedy to the press.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Frank Diebold
Heidelberg
Here
Ex-Sultan Murad V Dies in Exile
Murad V of Istanbul dies in Constantinople on diabetes complications at age 91. Born 1840 he briefly reigned after Abdul Aziz's murder in 1876, was placed under regency by Abdul Hamid II, then dethroned amid claims of insanity. The true motives remain disputed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constantinople
Murad V
Abdul Aziz
Murad
Abdul Hamid II
Hill Plans Retirement From Politics on January 1
Former U S Senator David B Hill said in Albany that he will retire from politics on January 1 and relinquish New York Democratic leadership regardless of election outcomes. He will not accept further offices and will remain a private citizen though he will aid the campaign. In St Louis Barney Oldfield crashed after a false start killing two men and injuring another. Webb led the race to win the Louisiana Purchase exposition trophy worth 500 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David B. Hill
Albany
N. Y
Democratic Party
New York
Hill
Elmira
United States
Barney Oldfield
St. Louis
A. C. Webb
Toledo
Cleveland
John Scott
Nathan Montgomery
Oldfield
Webb
Jeffries Dominates Monroe in Second Round Knockout
In San Francisco, James J. Jeffries quickly defeated Jack Monroe of Butte in the second round. Monroe fell after a 45 second barrage exposing his poor showing as referees and spectators noted. Referee Graney ruled the bout over as Jeffries stood over a dazed challenger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Jeffries
Jack Monrose
San Francisco
Jack Monroe
Butte
Mont
Mechanics’ Pavilion
Graney
Jeffries
Munroe
California
Unionites Back Subway Wage Demand For 9 Hour Day
Fifteen hundred members of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers within 500 miles of New York voted to back the motor engineers on the Elevated in demanding a union wage of 3.50 for a nine hour day for subway workers. General Manager Bryan proposes 3.00 for a ten hour day. Grand Chief Warren S. Stone and Assistant Grand Chief Edward J. Hurley will seek a settlement with Interborough. No strike discussion reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brotherhood
New York
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Bryan
Interborough Rapid Transit Co
Warren S. Stone
Cleveland
Edward J. Hurley
Boston
Interborough
Mr. Bryan
Uruguay Government Forces Capture Insurgents Steamer
In Buenos Ayres a Uruguayan government detachment surprised and defeated an insurgent force of 180 men along with a steamer on the Uruguayan coast though in Argentine territory. Eight rebels were captured after a night of heavy fire and telegraph gear was seized. Diplomatic ties between Argentina and Uruguay grow strained.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buenos Ayres
Uruguay
Ordonez
Argentine
Jail Fight Leaves Police Chief Fatally Wounded
In Shelby a jail brawl leaves Chief of Police C. E. Hamrick mortally injured after a prisoner Clark fires a shot through the lung. Clark is fatally wounded by Assistant Marshal Kendrick who returns fire. Sheriff Suttle is grazed in the leg.
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Charlotte
N. C
C. E. Hamrick
Clark
Shelby
Hamrick
Suttle
Kendrick
Oldfield and Kiser Clash in Thrilling Detroit Auto Meet
Detroit August 27 Barney Oldfield and Earl Kiser dominated the first session of Detroit’s fourth annual automobile meeting at Grosse Point track. The day’s best mile time lagged behind Kiser’s 52 4-5. In the 15 mile open race seven of ten entries were scratched. Oldfield led by a half mile at four laps, then surged with a 57 second mile, but Kiser outlasted him to win by several lengths in 14 51 1 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Barney Oldfield
Earl Kiser
Grosse Point
Kiser
Oldfield
Gernett
Italian Bandit Attack Wounds Two in Sayre Hospital
Dominico Mostello and Giuseppe Scirona are seriously wounded in an Athens assault by bandits tied to the Mafia. Mostello had identified three Black Hand members to railroad detectives after a Lake Carey raid. Fearing to testify, Italians balked at convictions. two of the three later robbed Mostello of $100.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkesbarre
Dominico Mostello
Giuseppe Scirona
Sayre
Athens
Mostello
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Lake Carey
Black Hand
Maccabees Drill Prizes Awarded After Uniform Rank Review
Competitive drill prizes were awarded after the Knights of Maccabees grand review. First prize of 500 and a silver loving cup went to division No. 3 Toledo Ohio. Second prize 300 fell to United division No. 7 Auburn New York. Third prize 200 to Celery City division No. 15 Kalama zoo Michigan. Pasadena division No. 6 Pasadena California won the long distance prize. Best battalion prize went to the fire battalion of the Third regiment Cleveland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Knights of Maccabees
Toledo
United
Auburn
N. Y
Celery City
Kalamazoo
Mich
Pasadena
Cal
Third Regiment of
Cleveland
A Bright World Poem About Hope and Youth
A Woman's Life reflects on a world described as old yet ever new and bright. The speaker finds hope in change, new friendships, and the promise of youth while acknowledging past hardships and forgiving hearts.
The Baby’s Cry in a World of Woes
A Washington Star column laments a baby’s grim future marked by curfews, trolley hazards, rising trusts, possible famines, jury duty, and stiff fashion in a dystopian tone. The piece reflects social anxieties about modernity and childrearing amid urban life and philanthropy’s limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trusts
Washington Star
Sunset and Sunrise on the Western Plains
Louis P. Callahan of the Pittsburg Dispatch paints a poetic scene of sunset and sunrise over the Western plains. The verse contrasts twilight over a wagon train with morning light sweeping the plain as wildflowers perfume the air.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Plains
Louis P. Callahan
Pittsburg
Funny animals and college lessons in a poet’s world
A collage of quips and verses from 19th and early 20th century writings praises wit in a man who trains his dog to mew and a boyhood ideal of shaping poets rather than cobblers. It laments unrecognized workers and extols family affection over fame, ending with poems about skies, war, and light.
Bible devotion at meals inspires family tale
A Philadelphia minister visits a prominent flock member and meets his five year old hostess. The girl notes the Bible is used three times daily, at each meal, since there was no baby chair in the house. She explains the Bible sits on a dining chair to reach the table for the children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Jim
New Tourist Sleeping Car Service to California
Missouri Pacific Railway launches a daily through Tourist Sleeping Car Line from St. Louis to San Francisco on August 15. The route passes Pueblo, Denver, Salt Lake City, Ogden, and connects with Southern Pacific to California and Los Angeles. Low introductory rates run August 5 to September 10 and colonist specials September 15 to October 15. Contact a Missouri Pacific representative for fares and berths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri Pacific Railway
St. Louis
San Francisco
Missouri Pacific Rilway
Pueblo
Colorado
Denver
Rio Grande
Salt Lake City
Ogden
Southern Pacific
Los Angeles
Rocky Mountains
Pacific Coast
H. C. Townsend
Sphere of influence and cures in old ads
A collection of clipped quotes and ads from early 20th century papers. It references a humorous line about the sphere of influence and promotes Dr. Kline's Great Nerve Restorer with a free trial offer, plus testimonials about Piso's Cure and a witty note from the Chicago Tribune.
Farmer Recounts Relief From Kidney Pain With Dean's Pills
J B Corton of Deppe North Carolina says years of back and kidney trouble left him unable to walk or lift ten pounds. After using Dean's Kidney Pills his back grew strong, he can walk long distances, and he recommends the remedy to neighbors. Free trial offer and price 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Corton
Deppe
N. C
Dean
Foster- Milburn Co
Buffalo, N. Y
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Allegheny County Sabbath Observance Association
Allegheny
Harry D. Knox
P. T. Gamble
Gamble
Sultan Murad V
R. G. Dun & Co
Weekly Review of Trade
Canada
Oliver Bollivar
KE. Kiser
Chicago Record-Herald
F. L. Stanton
Atlanta
W. R. Roze
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Mary C. Gates
Jimmy
Cincinnati Tribune
Chicago Tribune
J. W. O'Brien
Third Ave
Minneapolis, Minn
Richmond Missourian
Yes
Eta Es Ee
Bears
Castoria
Ilinois Central Railrouad Company
Dubuque
Iowa
J. F. Merry
Southwest Development
RED Bxploration CO
Albuquerque
M. M
M. A. J. Tower CO
Mass
U.S
Tower Canadian Co., Ltd
Toronto
Ong
Kellogg Newspaper Co
Ontario St
Steel Ranges
The
Born Steel Range Co
Steel
Ohio
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