Death by own action ends ex-warden scandal
J Coblents ex-warden of the Washington state penitentiary died by a self-inflicted gunshot after facing theft charges. He met the governor and board officials, retreated and then shot himself with a Smith & Wesson pistol behind the right ear. Deputy Kilingsworth found him. Cameron acted as warden. Investigators and the attorney general pursued the case as a premeditated act affecting his family and state records.
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Wuffer
Coblents
Chandive
Coblants
Arkansas
Jooks
Herve
Kilingsworth
Coblenta
Coblente
Twilo
Eillingsworth
Walla Walle
Weill
Kilageworth
Chas. Berg
Callbye Smith & Wesson
Coblenty
Lee
Het
Entz
Jentz
Coblentz
Cameron
Jones
Rewigmion
Coblents Ao
Cobjents
Seattle
Nye
Board of
Washington State Penitentiary
John Cameron
Bnt Coblenta'es
Ser
Churyte
Realgneton
Parnons
Ils Hendhmen
Poindexter
Spokane
Coblenne
Cyblents
Puget Sound
Senatorial Fight In Moscow Slates McConnell and Sweet Duel
Moscow Idaho recounts a fierce local battle between W. J. McConnell and Sweet for United States Senate seats. The piece traces McConnell’s rise, fortunes, and decline, noting the town’s political fever, sharp exchanges, and evolving power dynamics as both candidates court support amid a polarized scene.
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Moscow
Idaho
Dec
Spokane
United States
Dabo
W. J. McConsell
Wiiswert
McConnell
Sweet
Poythole
McConneliss
United Bitereenator
Tk Cout
Heather
Champin Marksmann
Senator McConnell
Tig Dierch
Wenin
Moscow banker linked to Sweet senatorial bid fuels intrigue
In Moscow a banker named R G Brows is cited as a political actor tied to Willis Sweet and Governor McConnell. The piece outlines Sweet's push for the U S Senate, McConnell's resistance, and local reactions, noting campaign financing and shifts in support within the Moscow political scene.
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Arate Renate
Lown
Tls
McConnel
Senate
MY. Brown
Dickie
Brown
Mr. Frowi
Wwe
Nurcio
Mr. Brown
de Churinay
Bolton
Heyburn
Through Cars From Portland to St Paul Begin Soon
The Great Northern announces through car service between Portland and St Paul from December 15. A Wagner palace buffet car and a initial sleeper will be attached to the O R & N train at Portland and transferred to the regular Great Northern passenger at Spokane. Through cars from St Paul will be transferred to the O R & N westbound Great Northern train. This fulfills the promise of through service in Portland.
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Great Northern
Portland
St. Paul
Porthind
Spokane Post Project Military Affairs Committee Report
Washington consults on staging a military post at Spokane carried out as the session advances. Wilson and Central HUA discuss recommendations by the commander of the Department of the Columbia and the need for action by the association and members.
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Spokane Post Project
Washington
Wilson
Washingto
Utse Win
Spokane
Wenate
Ceiral Hua
Columbia
Witsons Taunda
Poe
Willy
Suspicious Deaths of Wives Rally Indiana Suspect
Neighbors suspect Indiana farmer Deotlinger caused multiple wives’ deaths. July autopsy found arsenic in stomach. coroner ordered post mortem. Dr Peters of Lafayette analyzed poison level. Grand jury to consider indictment amid rumors of foul play and a scheme to hide remains.
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Indiana
M. Toollinger
Minn
Covington
WW. Peters
Lafayette
Deollinger
Murder Confession Unveils Minneapolis Murder Case
A long disputed Minneapolis murder case centers on Harry Hayward and the suspect Bixt Jordan tied to the kill of Adry Barnes. Detectives outline a staged plot to obtain clothing and launder bloodied garments, with motive linked to prisoner escape and a love triangle. The confession exposes a complex chain of allegations, suspects, and an imminent arrest sequence.
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Thiago, Dew
John B
Bottay
Tiny
Edward Jordan
AD. Barnes
Dersey
Jordan
Arias
Meines
Barrys
Hilawatha
Tan
Jordan Bart
Euen
Ahbourhout
Judy Jersey
Ubentvornin
Ellie
Abby
Minneapolis
Doc
Adry
Hay Ward
Burey TY Fing
Catherrne Gig
Te Bix
Faery
Richkon
Ole Jorkon
Iowa Falls
Iowa
Lin
Washington Avenue
Fear Mays
Tip Erie Wits
Forte
Pratmid
Hay
Kit
Carridge
Bixee
Idrelison
Intradaend
Court of
T Bunt News
Dari
Axton
Brichagh
Herold
Harry Hayward
Hayward
Cron
Woody Erin
Baer
Bhesearl
Lila
Ghar
Stewart
Adryfat
BNL
Postmanion
Ye Cvat
Krichwyn
Lowa
Ozark
Wwerw
Martin
Sherif
Mos
Howard
Marty
Sheri Ege
Ericsson
John May
Phrlemon
Ericason
Towa
Ardy
Othir
Hall
Satory
Wiier Levy M. Stewart
Kata Balding
Adey Wee
Bhewart
Phowiet
Woalkening
Msushier
Tragic freight train assault and killings reported at Garrett unit
A moving freight train murder case unfolds near Garrett, Tennessee. Henry Harvie and two companions allegedly tied victims and stole money, leading to multiple deaths and a wounded survivor. Investigations name suspects and describe injuries while a police hunt continues.
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Hoscar
Wigtorin
Bamieman Gabe
Ube Fuliiory
Ohio
Tyne
Sume Pole
Aerioral
Amer Juyr
Henry Harvie
Mentgood
Arthur I Brown
Aupurn
Dealler
Khot Howe
Garrett
Tnl
Murderer Read Executed After Weeks of Trial in Chelmsford
A lengthy notice recounts the trial and execution of Florence Denis killer James Cunhaugh Mead, later identified as Read, at Chelmsford. It describes the murder, Read’s manipulative charm, numerous victims, his wife’s complicity, and the legal process culminating in execution near Sprinafield.
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Lyndon
Dea
James Read
Chelmaford
Florence Denis
Sprinaield
Willington
Bigerton Green
Howe
Mixh
Sheriff Green
Uniter
O'Geen
Ted
James Canbaim Mead
Great Britain
Almont
James
London
Jad Avery
Dr. Jekyll
Ottieen
Udal
South End
Villers
Plorenne Denis
Ayries
Dock Company
Woodwick
Mia
Ayrins
Lim
Denis
Tw Bun
Thi Seore Beng
Vialie
Mrettiewell
Ayrisw
Will Lynch Doty’s Assassin Confession Reported
The article recounts a sensational murder plot in Kentucky. Taylor and associates allegedly conspired and confessed to killing Doty after a pursuit ending near the city, with escape attempts and multiple witnesses from Madison and nearby areas. An accomplice from Melville was acquitted in a separate murder case linked to the period.
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Joe Soe
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Iapateh
Iquiton
Phillip Corre
Aritiah
Porte
Ltir
Europe
Eliivir
Russia
Fatid Pasha
Caar
Altergether
Frarren
Idabo
Nelson
Teall
Lab Chase
Camipball
Kingbury, & A
Atin
LwRol
Northmatne
de Jeale
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Enlenos
Roth
Idaho City Mines
Avery
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Prompertyra
South Africa
Wikx
Centerville
Edn
M. H. Kemper Diay
Willis Sweet
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Swaat
Congres
Swart
Shoup
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Wissets
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Mills
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Menate
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Inn Village
Adolph Aten
Charles Carter
Milton Cheney
Feo Wable
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Jim Rood
Atkuck
Chicago
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Burlington
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Mi Ienear Broemaker
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Keat
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Doe
Nicholas Heguda
Western Street
Mie Olork
Frank Seller
Bogunda
Oimergill
Mya
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Cevera
Etorten
Buntar
Nell
Jack Toe Tupper
Labdin
Reginald Ganiersen
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England
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Panhandle
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George W. Hrand
Will Lynch
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UiHt Taylor
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Abrajam
Taylie Walt
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