Murder of Mas Beattie Seen by Farmer in Stray Cow Case
Richmond dispatch details a farmer's account of witnessing a fatal confrontation near the Midlothian turnpike. The man described a car with a man and woman arguing on July 18, the woman shot, and the killer allegedly paying hush money. The letter prompted police to seek the farmer named in the note and follow up the testimony.
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Mas
Beattie
Richmond
Tenry Clay Beattie, Jr
Esses
Wendenburg
Jennry Beattie
Etter
Willne
Ity
Henry Beattie
Wendenbuirg
Aarmer
Lollothian Turnpike
Chesterfield County
Midlothian Turnpike
Iself
Fred
Thean
Wendenung
Jarel and
Wilshire
Richmond Rec
Island of Hongkong Described as Hilly and Narrow
The Island of Hongkong is about eleven miles long and one to three miles wide, consisting mainly of hills. A road runs around part of the coastline, but streets are not well constructed for heavy cars and the grades are not too steep for driving.
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Hongkong
Western miner visits New York skyline
A western mining prospector makes his first visit to New York. When asked what he thinks the city looks like he compares it to a permanent camp, noting the skyscrapers resemble a lasting settlement.
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New York
Waal
Doctor Recommends Convalescent Exercise Plan
The dialogue shows a doctor urging a convalescent patient to walk ten to twenty miles daily with a purpose while the patient agrees, and mentions traveling around to borrow funds, as reported by the Boston Transcript.
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Boston Transcript
His Preference Magistrate Dialog Recounts Theft Charge
The London Telegraph quotes a magistrate exchange where a witness refuses the theft charge, preferring the return of a coat. The humorous interchange highlights a trivial dispute over personal property.
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London Telegraph
Germany seeks protectorate in Morocco and Congo slice
Berlin reports Chancellor and Kaiser exploring terms to end the Morocco dispute. Germany would accept a French protectorate over Morocco in return for guaranteed economic rights and a Congo transfer of about 400,000 square miles, while France resists beyond 150,000 square miles.
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Isemeny
Congo
Berlin
Herr von Kiderlin- Waechter
Germany
France
Moroccos
Reichstag
Herr von Kiderlin-Waechter
Morocco
Foreign Office
von Bethmann-Hollweg
Kiet
Canada Rejects U S Fisheries Treaty Changes
Canada will not accept the modifications proposed by the United States to the 1908 fisheries treaty, risking the negotiation’s years of work. An official announcement from the government is expected in a few days, according to a high authoritative source.
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Ottawa
Sept. T
Canada
United States
Unsettled Weather Grips Midwest and Great Lakes
Unsettled weather brings showers across the north with cooler air. Indiana reports rain and lower temperatures, while Michigan sees rain and cooler conditions in the south. Wisconsin and Iowa also experience unsettled weather with showers.
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Findis
Indiana
Michigan
Wisconsin
Iowa
Dakota land opened winner draws homestead claim
B E Glick of Foxholm North Dakota drew homestead No 1 in the Berthold Indian reservation at Minot. The winner’s claim covers 160000 acres of fertile soil with an estimated value between 10000 and 15000 dollars. Glick, 25, already owns 120 acres near Foxholm and is an American who has long supported North Dakota.
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Minot
N.D
B. EB. Glick
Foxholm
Berthold Indian Reservation
James W. Witten
United States
Glick
North Dakota
Diet and Health Hints on Constipation and Monodiet
Dr. Henry O. Beeson argues constipation is a prevalent constitutional issue linked to defective nutrition and auto intoxication. He advocates not mixing foods at meals and pursuing meals of a single class, a monodiet approach supported by readers overcoming constipation, catarrh, and dyspepsia.
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Henry O. Beeson
North Dakota Lottery Names Drawn From State Residents
The 1909 lottery lists show that among the first seventy three names drawn fifty four were North Dakota residents and ten were Minnesota. John Walden of Lilworth Minn drew No 2 and Edwin A Duvall of Minot drew No 5. Clara Clifford of Illinois, wife of a man who married in 1909, is visiting relatives there and Mr Glick is in Wisconsin with no address.
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Clara Clifford
Ilinois
Glick
Wisconsin
John Walden
Lilworth, Minn
Edwin A. Duvall
Minot
North Dakota
Wera Minnacatana
Kidnapping of Irene Lemberg Shocks Madison
Irene Lemberg a seven year old girl was kidnapped from Madison Wisconsin as police investigate the case. The child last seen asleep with her sister at 9 pm and missing when parents awoke at 520 am. Window open fueling belief of abduction by intruder. The Madison police department mobilizes resources to solve the crime.
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Madison
Wis
Irene Lemberger
Madison Police Department
Immiey Surprise At Will of Jos W Bailey
Text fragment notes a surprise at the death or absence of Jos W Bailey and mentions Irene as daughter of Martin Lemberger living at 2 South Francis Street. Lemberger is described as a laborer and the home is in a local Malian colony area.
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Epirited
Irene
Martin Lemberger
Frencia Street
Lemberger
Miflat
Jocal Malian Colony
Katherine Thurston Found Dead in Cork Hotel
Katherine Cecil Thurston, Irish author and novelist, was found dead in a Cork hotel. The author and her husband Bennett Crorder Thurston married in 1900 and collaborated on several popular novels. The couple reportedly separated after 1910 with Thurston pursuing personal literary work elsewhere.
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Katherine Cecil Thurston
Cork
London
Cert
Chilean steamer Tucapel wrecked off Peru with heavy losses
Lima Peru Sept 7 The Chilean steamer Tucapel was wrecked and is a total loss. Eighty one persons were drowned. The Tucapel, 1291 tons net, was engaged in west coast South American trade and commanded by Captain Marrow.
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Lima
Peru
South America
Marrow
Leaders Stop Hasty Action Over Union Strike Threat
Five international presidents of the federation of railroad shop employees rushed to Sacramento to prevent a single union from declaring a strike before a statewide conference in San Francisco. President Kline warned against unilateral action. about fifty thousand railroad workers could be affected on the railroad system and twenty five thousand more might join.
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San Francisco
Federation of Railroad
Sacramento
Kline
Blacksmith
Jeanine Kline
Chicago
Chicago Rail Unions Weigh Potential Strike Action
Chicago dispatch reports federation leaders in the Hainois Central railroad shops may override international officials and declare a strike. International leaders refuse to back down from demands for recognition, with a walkout possible at any time. Vice President Julius Kruttschnitt meets with Illinois Central President Markham to discuss the impact of recent conference demands. The federation pushes for strong terms, while craftsmen oppose rushed action. a walkout could trigger broad employee protests.
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Chicago
Hainois Central Railroad
Julius Kruttschnitt
Markman Tines
Markham
Mlinois Central
Kruttschnitt
San Francisco
Bailey Declares Irrevocable Step From Texas Seat
Washington announces Senator Bailey of Texas will not seek re election at end of term. He cites long dissatisfaction with his role in Congress and clashes with Democratic leadership. Bailey, elected 1901, was often an outsider and opposed the farmers free list bill during the extra session.
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Washington
Baley
Gainesville
Rex
Congress
Tme
Senate
Arizona
Goveror Colquit
Salley
Bailey
Seese
Jones
Horace Chilton
House
Quarrel Ends in Stabbing Near Wrymouth
In Wrymouth HL on September 7 James Mullen of nearby suburbs allegedly stabbed George Burton of Birmingham after a quarrel and drinking. Burton was attacked during a dispute between the men.
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Wrymouth
James Mullen
Here
George Burton
Birmingham
Market Quotations Chicago Prices Mixed Across Grains and Livestock
Chicago cash grain quotes show No. 2 red wheat around 91 to 92 and other classes near 90 cents. Live stock bids include hogs at 7.20 to 7.25 for selected heavies and cattle values from 5.05 to 6.40 for various grades. Butter and produce prices appear steady with fresh potatoes, poultry, and dairy items listed for Minnesota Wisconsin Michigan markets.
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Chicago
Extar
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Michigan
Towla
Sch Springs
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Third National Conservation Congress
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National Conservation Congress
Kansas City
President Taft
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Joseph L. Bristow
Gilbert M. Hitchcock
Herbert. Hadley
Missouri
Walter Roscoe Stubbs
Kansas
James R. Garfield
Secretary of the Interior
Gifford Pinecot
Baldwin
Connecticut
Dakota Land
B. E. Glick
Homestead
T. J. Allen
W. J. Pollard
Imey
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Conference of Union Men of
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Texas Statesman
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Live Stock Commission
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