WARDEN'S WIFE HELPED MURDERERS TO ESCAPE
A sensational tale from the county jail reports warden’s wife aiding two convicts in an escape. John and Edward Biddle, tied to the Kahney murder, used improvised walls, revolvers, and inside help to flee as guards were overpowered. The escape prompted a citywide manhunt with police seeking the fugitives while other inmates testified.
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Warden
Axelstaner
Biddles
James McGewry
Medewry
John Biddle
Edward Biddle
Matias
Artea Heu
Phe Buddes
Tito Roseyste
Fonied Wable
Ren Peter
Bolte
Wite
Ufficenaon
Ely
Tee
Roffel
Piclock
Abs
McDonnig
Reynolds
McGeary
Tiis
Kahney
Patrick Fitzgerald
Pulton St
Withgerald
Edward
Hin
Walter Whenother
Tesse Hoding
Jennie Seebers
Dorman
Kalmey
Warden Buffel Mourns Missing Wife In Local Mystery
Pittahmrg telegrams report Warden Buffel suspects his wife Lily has vanished. Investigators find no trace of her in her clothes, and the overcoat is missing. A train was seen near Mourthave station, and county commissioners offer a reward for information leading to her whereabouts.
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Worard bin
Lily
Glee
Mourthave
Warden Buffel
Hee Howley
Cleveland Jail Suspects Held on Numerous Charges
Cleveland police report two men Hilward and John Billie are held on multiple charges after a series of robberies and larcenies in the city. Edward Biddie, previously in Ohio and Indiana penitentiaries, faces related accusations.
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Cleveland
Hilward
John Billie
Pittsbury
Edward Biddie
Ohio Penitentiary
Indiana Penitentiary
Mohigan City
CUT OFF All War Revenue Taxes to Take Effect Next July
Washington January 30 The House Ways and Means Committee authorized Chairman Payne to report a bill repealing all Spanish war revenue taxes except the tax on mixed flour with the repeal taking effect July 1 1908 except the tea tax delayed to allow liquidation of stocks on land. The net reduction is put at 77 million dollars annually with funds to meet the transition in cash.
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Washington
Payne
Tayne
Colonel Bryan Not Rich as He Is Portrayed
In Springfield Ohio a preacher notes Colonel Bryan’s funds flow to his party and pledges. He says Bryan is not wealthy despite earning money from book sales and other sources, but rather generous to campaign efforts and not likely to hoard wealth. The piece argues Bryan remains comparatively poor by nature.
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Springfield
Tiydman
Clirehay Lincoln
Net
Willan Bey
Bryan Wands Bo
West Demos Leratie
Urestdot
Bryan
Tia Finnel
Mets
TS Assime
Lincody
Odenpanuy
Phas
Momey
Bry
Mien Sutfer
Two Bad Men and a Jail Burglary Resolve
Deputy Warden Henry Hart returned from Martin’s Berry after landing two men in jail on a charge of burglary. The night before the raid a home was invaded and $500 stolen. Two robbers were captured. authorities believe the others who fled are the remaining fugitives.
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Henry Www. Hart
Martin's Berry
Martin's Merry
Strange
Hart
Good Husbands and a Shoesmaker Marry in Probate
A 61 year old man and a 63 year old woman walk into Probate with a budding romance. They are identified as H Du Boig and Mrs Sarah Morris, both from East Akeror, as in a prior marriage. The couple plans a second elopement trade.
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Mr Choi
H. du Boig
Sarah Morris
Morris
East Akeror
Guilty verdict in Jin Howard assassination case
In Prankfort Kentucky a jury found Jin Howard guilty of the assassination of Wai Goebel. The court sentenced the prisoner to life imprisonment.
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Howard
Goebel
Wolock
Jiey Ti
Jin
Wai Goebel
Iife
Threats Against Litchfield Man Stir Rural Upheaval
In Medina county Liehfeld villagers threatenedFury after the death of Joha Kruger’s hydrogen daughter. Krigger, a farmer, refused medical care for his children and wife though two children survived diphtheria and the mother’s condition remained critical. Township trustees intervened and Dr Moody now attends the patients. Public anger cooled with no violence.
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Liehfeld
Medina County
Hyogen
Joha Kruger
Ddtehfield
Ketigeger
Krigger
Rin Lg
Krugger
Ey Iinhield
Krug Ker
Plans for fortifications in the Caribbean and Pacific
The report outlines government plans to fortify Charlotte Amalie in St Thomas and the harbor at Port of Spain with defenses. It notes the acquisition and fortification of the Dahleh West Indian vessel sites, Admiral Dewey’s push for naval sea forts, and future Navy construction, with officials preparing fortification plans and integrating them with the General Naval Board for the fleet.
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Charlotte Atlin
Tn Piet
Clarlotte Atallo
Chie
Rene Avkniira Bradford
Chiar
Bureau of Equipment
Navy
Army
St Thomas
Olongapo
Admiral Dewey
Dauleh West
UM and
M. Bran
General Naval Board
Hidden wealth tale unsettles old couple home
In Bettes Corners a 73 year old laborer and his wife face turmoil after Emma, a 6X year old supposed medium and fortune teller, claimed a hidden box of gold lay in the Crouse cellar. She urged digging under the chimney amid threats of a lawsuit, while witnesses confirm no treasure existed and neighbors urge calm.
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Teane Virose
Crone
Ceonse
Fer Bard
EU Green
Crouve
Emma
Bettes Corners
Bettes Corner
Lony
Crouse
Frente
Oller
Urauke
Emme
Betton Corners
Mtr Cruse
Bia
Arthur Crouse
Saul
Sam
All I Want Is a Good Fair Trial Statement
Police Patrol Operator Edward J Russell demands a fair trial for charges of conduct and falsifying records. He says he seeks full publicity for his hearing, rails against closed sessions, and asks friends to help clear his name and restore his record.
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Edward J Russell
Russell
Howard Condyette
Rimesell
John Russell
East Akron
John T Norris in Springfield scandal stirs up saloon row
Springfield buzzes as detective John T Norris faces accusations over alleged bribe taking and evidence-gathering for Sunday saloon cases. Indicted pool hall operators claim receipts and witnesses will prove the charges, while a looming Springfield telegram hints at further upheaval.
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John T. Norris
Houston
Kepler
Springfield
John ‘T
Anilake
T. Wax
Tee
M. A. Wires
Binday Burnett
Reeder
Ule
Norris
Wit Boxken
Last Extension Lecture Describes London With Views
The final University Extension course lecture at the High School was given Wednesday evening by Prof. Jerome E Ray mond on London. He used stereopticon views and traced England's wars past and present, offering a subtle Boer sympathy in the South Africa scene. The six lecture series covered descriptions of European capital cities.
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Jerome E B. Raymond
London
England
South Africa
Europe
Delegates Report From International Bricklayers View Convention
Menara, J Mahony, Tidg win as delegates to the International Bricklayers View convention. They left Tittsburg and submitted a detailed report to the local bricklayers union. The body voted to raise salaries for the president to 1000 dollars and 0 cents annually, secretary to 1800 dollars, and treasurer to 1250 dollars, while praising the delegates for their thorough report.
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Menara
Daimen J. Mahony
A. Tidgwin
Lemuel Heatley
International Bricklayers View
Tittsburg
Bricklayers’ Union
Welnenday Evening
Ben Tillet
Aid Dines Dancan
American Federation of Labor
International Cylon Te
Geo. T. Tillebons
Weather Update Forecast With Cloudy Night Snow
The report notes cloudy conditions tonight with snow moving toward the central and eastern portions. Strong, cold air remains in place and winds are light to moderate throughout the region.
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Prlday
Sliqily Cloude
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Pittsburg
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Bol Peah
John Hlaymaker
Wiren Sulfet Ar
Biddie
Ohio
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Ky. Dan
Litchfield
Harbor of
Charlotte Amalia
Island of St. Thomas
Isaac Crouse
Edward J. Russell
John T
Bricklayers’ Convention
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