Klondike Death Mystery Reopens Old Snell Case
Prospector Philip Robertson recounts finding a dying man near Dahl River a story ties to the 1888 murder of Amoss Snell, long suspected murderer Talcott and a renewed search. Robertson swears the dying man claimed to be Talcott, linking decades of crime from Washington to the Klondike.
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Philip Robertson
Dahl River
Snell
Chicate
Victoria
S. C
Finis
Talcott
Abishan
Roabertsonr
Klondike
Pairbenks
Dahl Hiver
Hibertson
Elma
Sprine
Robertson
Tobertson
Puscott
Amos J. Snell
Chi- Ags
Washington
Bouteyart
Tascott
Tevator
Palmer Haven
Tuscott
North
South America
New York Cotton Brokers Suspend Amid Shortage Crisis
The firm S Munn, Son & Co. halted operations on the New York Cotton Exchange after an apparent $25,000 discrepancy and executiveabsences. The head office manager Clare Cameron has been missing for a week, while founder August Skillen notes tangled Chicago trade accounts. Cameron’s five decade tenure and the dealer’s legal counsel suggest a protracted recovery possible after stock adjustments.
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New York
S Munn, Son & Co
Amonteud
Cotton Exchange
Waron
Brooklyn
Cameron
Ten
August Hy Skillen
Olvo Law Upheld In Court Ruling Questioning Alation
A court adjourned a case amid questions over the validity of a ruling. The proceedings reference Washington ties and a spree linked to rites, with a forthcoming adjournment scheduled for October.
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Olvo
Washington
Ghote
Footbridge Collapse At Salida Causes Multiple Drownings
Witnesses along the Arkansas River watched a Riverside Park footbridge fail sending up to twenty people into the water during memorial exercises. Among the named dead are Mrs. Chivenne A. Yompking and Esther Morgan, with others unidentified. rescue efforts continue as a wire barrier was stretched downstream to aid recovery.
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Salida
Cale
Chia
Mondas
Arkansas River
Riverside Park
Chivenne A
Mazel Lines
Esther Morgan
Peter Holland
Nora Anerson
Lridge
Welleville
Ballda
Floods in Kansas Damage Railroads Farms and Bridges
Rivers burst banks across Kansas causing extensive flood damage to rail lines and crops. Topeka and Crown report no homes flooded, but residents move to higher ground. Derailed bridges and driftwood losses noted. Argenting sees only limited danger with lingering fear after recent storms.
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Uheir
Kangag
Topeke
Crown
Argenting
Philadelphia Riot Leaves Several Hurt and Arrests Made
A violent clash between white and colored youths escalated on Thirteenth and Wharton Streets in Philadelphia. Police contained the mob after authorities arrived. eleven people were arrested on assault and battery charges as injuries were reported.
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Philadelphia
Thirteenth
Wharton
Palace
Ehibs
Death of Admiral Dewey kin found in Missouri pasture
The body of C W Dewey, a relative of Admiral Dewey, was found in a pasture near St Louis Missouri after he vanished last Wednesday claiming a walk. No wounds were found and police suspect carbolic acid poisoning as the cause though the man had poor health.
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Fayne
Mississippi
John Stawson
Tambuque
Mississiyup
Tosdais
St Quce
Clive
Admiral Dewey
C. W. Dew
St. Louis
Dewey
Fire Losses Run Into Millions In New York Blaze
A Sunday night fire on the barge Allen C Churchill near New York likely caused one death and swept seven Delaware Lackawanna and Western Railroad freight piers. Police estimate losses at 1 million, with potential to rise by several hundred thousand. the Churchill’s fate remains unknown.
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New York
Allen C. Churchil
Delaware, Lackawanna and Wester Railroad Company
Churchill
Murdered by Thugs in St. Joseph Business Row
A well known local figure Iola Syferd of St. Joseph Michigan was murdered early Monday at a business site. Police indicate robbery or revenge as possible motives. A reward of $200 offered for information.
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Iola Syferd
St. Joseph, Me
Norte
Two Injured in Texas Wreet Meteor Wreck at Two Sites North of Nemnisan
A Monday afternoon crash in Texas left two people injured after a meteor event impacted two sites north of Nemnisan. Authorities reported wreckage and demolished vehicles as they investigated the unusual incident and the graves of American soldiers were honored at a nearby cemetery in Meshar City.
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Texas
Nemnisan
Pex
Lapyige
Menigeral
Mexico
Down Grand Arty
Mexia
Meshar City
Mesand
Death of Senator Matthew S Quay in Beaver Pa
The famous politician Matthew Stanley Quay died Saturday afternoon at 2 48 in his Beaver Pennsylvania home after a year long illness marked by chronic gastritis and emaciation. Born September 30 1838 in Dillsburg he studied at Beaver and Treuta seminary and Jefferson College and was admitted to the bar in 1854. Governor Pennypacker recalls invitations to the state supreme court and plans to attend Memorial Day exercises with President Roosevelt to follow the senator s death.
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Matthew Stanley Quay
Pennsylvania
Beaver
Nanvo
Ives
Bonator
Quays
Savas
Senate
Quay
Maine Wo
Lnter
Maine
Dileburg
York County
Troitna
Slorrishburg
Pennypacker
State Supreme Court
Dongshure
Roosevelt
Five Million Loss Fire Destroys Jersey City Piers
A blaze wrecked seven Delaw are Lackawanna and Western freight and coal piers in Jersey City New Jersey. Pier 12 800 feet long burned si they spread to piers 11 and beyond before being halted at pier 5. Dozens of canal boats and several tugs burned. Loss estimated at five million dollars by DLW VP Loomis based on pier costs freight value and business impact.
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Jersey City
Delaware, Lackawanni and Western Railroad
N.J
Pier 12
Pier 11
Pier 5
Loomis
Lackawanna
Gillespie Jury Discharged After 42 Hours Deliberation
The Gillespie murder trial jury in Rising Sun Indiana was released Sunday morning after forty two hours of deliberation with no verdict. Judge Downey thanked the panel and discharged them. Prosecutor McMullen said the state would oppose bail and the case could resume next September.
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Rising Son
Ind
Gillespie Munder Crase
Long Fight at Palla Ends with Tibetan Expulsion
The Golan Mail reports a May 26 British expedition at Padla near Gyan Je. Eleven hours of battle left Tibetans defeated and expelled from the village. casualties include a British lieutenant killed and several officers wounded. Thirty seven Tibetans were captured.
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Golan Mail
Limbi
Ondin
Padla
Gyan Je
Hives
Frem
Memorial Service Honors Those Lost in War Disaster
A solemn religious and military service was held to honor the fallen from Tokio involved in the wartime disaster near Waittleship Wetsuse. Surviving relatives and community members attended as officials led tributes to the heroes.
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Tokio
Ariiser Yushino
Sutil
Bukia
Biotic Blots Stir State Cable Dispute in Washington
Fragmentary OCR hints at a political clash over state cables and a Washington department. Names and places are unclear though the piece mentions elites and a reference to Venton and Lino-mnag. Readable bits suggest a regional political dispute with unspecified actors and dates.
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Biocharle
Minster Guizeoius Cables
Thy
Washingtonyou Praia
Dainnese
Lino-mnag
Venton
Das State
Othloskaue
Gas Strike At Glidden Farm Spurs Seek for Deposit
Natural gas discovery reported on the Chet farm of Mrs. Robert Brown, six miles southeast of Gideon, in Ripeland Township. A stubborn high pressure gas flow caused a long column of sparks and a dangerous flare, prompting tests by a local group led by TH. P. Lathrop and partners. Early tests indicate strong flow and pressure, with potential commercial volume if extended investigations succeed.
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Chet
Robert Brown
Gideon
Rieldand Lownship
Seare Nua
Niles
TH. P. Lathrop
We Celenn
Per Mackey
T. W. McNaught
Praetiron
Yale Atany
Ends Storm Lake Contest For Carnegie Library Site
Storm Lake trustees choose Ulery site at Evie and Fifth Streets for the new Carnegie library building after a bitter contest over site selection. A $20,000 donation was secured by President Teed after a New York City visit and Carnegie interview. A $1,050 cash subscription and city levy will cover the $3,150 site cost.
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Carnegie Library
Storm Lake Syne
Ereeton
Ulery
Evie and
Fifth Streets
Teed
Tires Vista Cotlage
New York City
Carnegie
Royalty in Des Moines Visit by Prince and Princess Hohenlohe
Prince and Princess Hohenlohe of Germany travel via Des Moines on a westward tour with Mr. and Mrs. Frank Wiborg. They receive a reception in the city as German residents greet the royal party, with Mrs. Wiborg noted as Mrs. Moyt Shermuih of Des Moines. The visitors are identified as part of the Prussian royal family and continue toward New York.
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Prince
Princess Hohenlohe
Princ
Germny
Des Moines
New York
Frank Wiborg
Wibury Ison Waughter
Moyt Shermuih
Voorhies Indicted Again for Forgery in Correctionsville
Tie up disorderly text shows Voorhies of Correctionville indicted by a county grand jury in Des Moines on a string of forged checks. One count involves defrauding a bank. prosecutors say multiple forgery charges exist across several incidents. The county attorney signals potential multiple prosecutions and heightened risk to victims.
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Correctionville Myn
Emer Voorhies
Correctionville
Fidielal
Volk Conney Gramel
Des Moines
Thies
Vane Fides
Man Goes Crazy at Spire Lake Camp
An incident at Spire Lake Camp ends with a Black man named Dane Hwing acting violently and injuring several people including women and children. He is captured and removed by the local county sheriff to the state hospital at Cherokee for treatment.
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Hwing
SiGax Chiy Regan
Spire Lake
Cei
Tingle Ty
Hie Ghovitt
Dickinsee
Cherokee
Thompson Case Sensational Trial at Cedar Rapids
Tumult surrounds the Thompson case as witnesses narrate alleged misconduct in a Cedar Rapids district court trial. The sensational proceedings reveal dramatic accusations and highly charged testimonies affecting Amos, Coan Ravpiets, and notable local figures as the case reaches its tense mid stages.
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Cedar Raphi Mictin
Pagie Thompson
Amos
Jonesy
Panic erupts as theater mishap spooks Marshalltown crowd
In a crowded Odeon theater patrons panicked when a overheated projector caused a fiery sheet of light and a loud cry of help. About 100 people evacuated as attendants pushed and jammed toward exits amid confusion recalling a past theater fire.
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Marshalltown
Troquoia Theater
Odeon
Phey
Receiver Sought in Northwestern Life Insolvency Case
A dispute arises in Des Moines over the division of profits from the Northwestern Life and Savings Company stock. Robert J Rise of Galesburg and other parties seek appointment of a referee to oversee the distribution before absorption by Minnesota company. The plaintiffs allege misrepresentation and call for profits to be paid to certificate holders.
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Sulit
Northwestern Bite
Sursove Company
Minnesota
Snif Wes
Cnurt
Wes Maines
Robert J
Rise Acl Others
Galesburg
Northawestern Life Insurer Company
Minnesours
Northwestern Lite and Savings Company
Des Moines
Abfimesota Company
Uttniagasta
Sioux City businessman fatally shoots self after gun found
Donald Campbell a Sioux City businessman reportedly took his own life after seizing a revolver seen by his friend Bernard Welch in a pigeon hole. He died an hour later at a hospital. He leaves a wife and one child.
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Donald Campbell
Sioux City
Sioors
Death of Mrs W G C Edson at Storm Lake
Sudden death of Mrs W G C Edson, a popular young woman in Storm Lake, follows illness at Bre Kensper. Only child of AL Swoney of Osdue, she was highly accomplished and a great favorite in town. Remains were taken to Outs and laid to rest in a quiet ceremony.
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Storm Lake
Willis CL Sistem
Bwetty
Pene Kiedwey
Cobh
AL Swoney
Osdue
Edson
Asell Qs
Hentia
Wet May Weather Delays Crops in Monona Area
A flooding May dampens bottomland near the Missouri River, delaying planting across Monona. Rain totals climb to 0.83 inches for May with several days of heavy showers, raising concerns that land once tilled for cultivation may stay fallow this year. Observations by Observer Dip King note May rainfall at about 0.83 inches, a figure many fear will hinder expected crops.
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Monona
Dip King
Destruction by Lightning Scorches Town and Fire Calm
A severe electrical storm destroyed a building owned by J Rogers and caused extensive damage across Crane Towns. The blaze resulted in total street loss while interior contents were saved. A separate report describes the Cedar Rapids mystery solved after a shooting at a park and an ensuing military response.
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August Welbrook
Peanklin
Conny Larmer
Unis
Tranktin Gowaty
J. Rogers
He Holt
Ang. Totinouk
Doefords Cheeg
Mendh
Viviana
Mowlay
de Witt
Rock Raptits Aitir
Tyers
Rapits
Defendant Acquitted on Charge. Bond Set at 1500
The defendant was found not guilty in a trial held in the district court. A bond of 1500 was set for appeal and the case details reference the local legal proceedings and the court’s decision.
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Caltonshin
Arrangements for French Army Posts in Europe and Navy Testimonial
One hundred years ago arrangements were made to establish French army forces in Al gice and Hanover. A testimonial of esteem for Liotti honors Decatur’s gallant conduct in taking the frigate Philadelphia as captain in the navy. The Navy Secretary ordered officers at Baltimore Philadelphia and New York to close recruiting offices and report to ships. The American minister to France was in England seeking agricultural information and possibly a loan to buy Florida.
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Algice
Hanover
Liotti
Decatur
Phil Adelphin
Lim
Secretary of the Navy
Baltinote
Philadelphia
New York
France
Avas
England
Florida
Seventy five Years Ago Highlights From The Era
Seventy five years ago reports note seven steamboats leaving Lake Erie navigation. Catholic celebrations marked passage of relief through Parliament in Britain. A jury trial concept was introduced in Australia. Burke County, N. G. reported quicksilver discovery.
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Lake Erie
Australi
Burke County
N. G
Fifty Years Ago Treaty Signings and Rail inaugurations
Fifty years ago the England France and Turkey alliance treaty was signed at St Cloud. The allied powers declared Greece under blockade. The first Sardinian railroad opened between Turin and Susa with the king queen and a large crowd at the ceremony. A division of the French army moved from Maita toward Athens to occupy the city.
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England
France
Turkey
St. Cloud
Greece
Sardinia
Turin
Susa
Maita
Athens
Forty Years Ago Highlights From Fort Lafayette and Beyond
J Howard of Brooklyn was arrested and convicted at Fort Lafayette for authoring the bogus proclamation calling for troops. John W Andrews, leader of anti-draft riots in New York, sentenced to Sing Sing. Chicago women organize dress reform to block imported fabrics and keep money in the country. Union army advances fifteen miles beyond Spottsylvania Court House toward Richmond. The British steamer Young Republic captured while running the coast blocksie, brought into Boston.
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J. Howard
Brooklyn
N. X
Fort Lafayette
John W. W. Andrews
New York
Sing Sing
Chicago
Spottsylvana Courthouse
Iichmond
Young Repubiic
Boston
Thirty Years Ago News Roundup at a Glance
Ten thousand Dun Kard sect members met in conference at Girard after David Swing withdrew from the Chicago Presbytery trial. The Philadelphia Episcopal convention rejected a ritual modification. Nellie Grant wed Algernon Sartoris in the White House. Utah delegate Bishop Cannon refused to testify before Congress on family matters. A national civil rights bill passed in the Senate.
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David Swing
Chicago
Dunkard
Girard
Episcopal Convention
Philadelphia
Nellie Grant
President Grant
Algernon Charles Frederick Sartoris
White House
Waslington
D.C
Bishop Cannon
Moruion
House of Representatives
Utah
House Election Committee
United States Senate
Twenty Years Ago in Crises and Political Moves
Lightning set fire to a Philadelphia refinery burning 28 000 barrels of oil. General Butler in Lowell accepted the National Anti-Monopoly party presidential nomination. The Methodist General Conference in Philadelphia opposed licensing women to preach. General John G Black at Danville announced his bid for Governor leading the anti Harrison faction among Illinois Democrats.
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Lightnig
Philadelphia
Butler
Lowell
Maas
Methodist General Conference
Ten Years Ago In Central Pennsylvania Struck By Disasters
Altgeld deployed state militia to La Salle and nearby areas to quell miners during a strike. A 1,500 striker assault occurred amid mining unrest. An Allegheny Mountain reservoir burst near Altoona causing flooding and widespread damage and loss of life and property across central Pennsylvania.
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Oy, Altgeld
Milin
la Salle
Mota
Altoona
Pennsylvania
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