Doubt Haunts Murder Case in Spencer Trial
Chicago police say Henry Spencer, long accused, spun a wild tale of killing several women by strangling and sinking their bodies. Capt Halpin and detectives insist most murders are unproven, with only two possible victims linked to Spencer while he was jailed in Joliet and other cities.
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Hanry’ Spencer
Mire
Mildred Allison
citier
Capit
Halpin
Spencer
MInola
Jollet
Sporear
hody wan
lings
kUMing
houimering
thor ekulia
lakes
feoma
spd
Cart
Nexroat
Annabel Wight
Wight
hoss
Fannie Shampton
McCheaney
Yuan Shikai Elected President of Chinese Republic
Yuan Shikai won the Chinese republic presidency for five years by a two thirds vote of the united houses. Provisional president Zhang Heng received 172 votes with 507 for Yuan and other ballots scattered among minor candidates. In Kansas, experts discuss sheep production potential amidst meat shortages and the possibility of replacing beef on the American table within years.
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Peking
Chine
Yuan Sh Kai
united ‘houses
berliaznention
house
senate
Yuan Skliat
Kanaas
Prat
W. UL
Carlyle
University of
Schooner Frank Witherbee Sunk After Collision off Cape Hatteras
A report from the steamer City of Atlanta states the schooner Boston Frank Witherbee was sunk after a collision near Cape Hatteras. The City of Atlanta suffered light damage. seven crewmen from the Witherbee were lost or saved, details released by the captain and crew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoston
Boston
Frank Witherbee
City ‘of Atlants
Cape Hatteras
Hilig
Witherbee
Atlanta
Memorial fund for Mayor Gaynor at Williamsburg Bridge approach
Friends and admirers of the late Mayor Gaynor in New York raise a 20000 dollar memorial fund for a tribute at the Manhattan approach to the Williamsburg Bridge. A recent meeting at the University Settlement Society's building raised 1009 dollars in contributions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gaynor
New York
Manhattan
Williamsburg bridge
University Settlement society
James W. Gerard Arrives as U.S. Ambassador to Germany
James W. Gerard of New York arrived in Berlin to begin duty as the United States ambassador to Germany. He immediately assumed the duties of his office but is not yet officially qualified to present his letters of credence.
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Berlin
United States
Germany
James W. Gerard
New York
Fourteen Killed in Russian Train Disaster
Fourteen people died when an express Tropi Klay train to BL Patersbirg crashed wrecking a station area in Wrack Dyinsk Russia. A dozen more were injured as authorities investigated the derailment and potential causes.
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Dyinsk
Russia
fourtesn
pasnems Kora
Patersbirg
Injured Driver and Horse Die in Auto Collision
A distorted report describes an accident where Mason sustained injuries in a collision with an automobile driven by 2M. Bdeington and a party of guns. The horse was killed, and Johnson was tormented about the face and body.
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Mason
coleley
Bdeington
Johnson
World Hints of Looming Speech and Thanksgiving Plans
A World’s Events summary notes President Wilson considering a national speaking tour on currency reform and a proposal to designate November 18 as Thanksgiving due to the Gettysburg anniversary. Postmaster Burleson orders leave for Jewish clerks on New Year’s day. congressional actions address judiciary matters and a defunct commerce court.
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Wilson
Alnola
Abraham Lincoln
Generath Burleson
Fragmented, chaotic notes on disasters and trials across New York and Michigan
A garbled report lists a series of incidents including a collapsed gallery injuring several in New York a synagogue use and a chalky fall from height a Calumet mine clash between artillerymen and strikers injuring dozens a Panama canal earthquake claim and a confession tied to labor trials in Todlumpelia along with a streetcar crash in Scranton and a prominent congressman dying of apoplexy. Includes bank troubles in Milwaukee and a debated municipal government reform for Minneapolis.
Roosevelts South American trip and local court notes
Report details Theodore Roosevelt and party sailing from New York to Buenos Aires and exploring the Amazon, with warnings of dangers. Also covered are Judge Humphries’ Seattle court adjournment amid contempt charges, pardons, and tales of death risks on jungle exploration. President Ban Johnson comments on baseball player ethics. Several corrections note aging and illness among public figures.
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Gal
Théodore: Roosevelt
New York
Buenos Aires
Brasil
hig
Rocanvelt
tha 'Progres
alves
Foreign Ambassadors and Global Political Shifts
A jumble of 1910s era notes reports an American ambassador's tenure ending in Germany, Royal decrees fixing Italian elections, Albania's autonomous move under Turkey, Japan US talks on a new trade pact, and American forces joining operations near Baglo Pass amid a broader international context.
Deslaren Wawkeyé Discusses State Crop Outlook and Prices
A correspondent notes the state's crop prospects and cattle feed supply. He predicts the town will yield at least eight percent crop this year, with higher prices possible on stronger pasture and fat stock markets.
Garberes Union In War Disrupts Davenport Barber Trade
Nonunion and union barbers engage in a confrontation in Davenport over Sunday work terms. Three arrests or confrontations have occurred as union men press to shut nonunion shops. Sabbath violation accusations accompany the dispute amid tensions in the profession.
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Garbere
Union
Davenport
Nonunion
Trouble for Druggists Mason City
Information collected by the department of public safety regarding the sale of heroin and opium products will be presented to the pharmacy commission. The evidence secured is said to implicate local dealers.
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Mason City
department of public safety
pharmacy ’ commission
Dental Society Elects Rockwell Fort Dodge District
The Fort Dodge District Dental Society held its semiannual convention electing officers including president W. Blefsin of Rolfe, vice president E. D. Nixon of Humboldt, secretary H. H. Tatham of Jefferson, and treasurer Barker of Jefferson.
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Dental Society
Rockwell
Fort Dodge
c W. Blefsin
Rolfe
E. D. Nixon
Humboldt
H."H. Tathham
Jefferson
Barker
Educational Campaign Arran Mount Pleasant Farmers Hold County Campaign
The Mount Pleasant betterment organization of farmers plans a county wide campaign to improve crop and stock. J. W. Coverdale from Ames, Iowa will deliver several lectures on farming and crop methods.
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Mount Pleasant
J. W. Coverdale
Ames
WIL
Lucas Old Soldiere Meet at Chariton Held
Lucas County veterans association hosted a gathering featuring a four basket dinner and a musical and literary program. The event included a veteran parade and local readings showcasing community participation in Chariton.
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Lucas Old Soldiere
Chariton
ann smesting ok
Lucas County
Aridgs and Story City Theft Reported In Confused OCR
Fragmented text notes a derailment or engine incident near Shenandoah and a theft report from Story City. One man reportedly suffered a broken leg or facial wound. details are garbled and names obscured. No clear dates, places, or responsible parties can be confirmed.
Woman Found Dead in Cedar Rapids Varied Report
A Cedar Rapids town woman aged 62 was found dead, with reports differing on the cause. Authorities list heart failure or apoplexy as possible, while standard notes indicate the death at residence Vernal Street.
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Cedar ‘Rapids
Hook
tgornay
Oleilng Chickens Foreat Ojty
Farmer Hans Jordei, living three miles north of Leland, accidentally trampled while tending chickens. Carnival and homecoming events at Chariton Charlton’s treat carnival ended after four days with big crowds and ample entertainments.
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Hans
Jordei
Leland
Chariton
Memorial tablet bestowed for Grinnell College anniversary
Grinnell Glyay Memorial at Grinnell College marks the seventh anniversary of the college’s founding in 1843 by the Iowa band. Dr. J. Ackerman Coles of New York City donated the memorial tablet commemorating the event.
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Grinnell \Glyay
Grinnell
sevenleth
Qr nnel
Iowa
J.Ackerman
Coles
New York City
Anamosa Manta Robbod Davenport Note
Fragmentary OCR text references Anamosa Davenport and M J Freland with unclear phrases about goods and robbery. No coherent event or names clearly present. cannot determine a factual summary from the fragment.
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Anamosa
Manta Robbod
Davenport
M. J. Freland
Ann goods
Ambiguous Farming Credit and Tenancy Debate Overview
A blended report discusses rural credit co‑ops in Europe and Iowa tenancy strain, noting renters lack capital to buy stock, fodder waste, and a push for cooperative lending. It cites Mr. Wallace and Mr. Wilson, mentions state boards and inspectors, and references legal actions and parole board deliberations.
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England
Atherians
gérlona
tha sountey
Wallace
Wilson
aystein itgiso
Europe
Hon of the Farmers Elevator Company Report
The elevator company reported a total grain passing through the facility of 68 488,889 for the year with a net profit from grain, coal and the BOI of 8 611,91. In the same period, the company’s net total profit totaled 42,728.29, distributed among stockholders proportional to each member’s grain deliveries.
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Choverntiva. Elevator “company
North Iowa Teachers Organize Regional Association
The Central Iowa School Association, spanning sixteen counties, has organized. County superintendents from Black Hawk, Cerro Gordo, Butler, Franklin, and other districts met at the State Teachers College. Officers named include G. T. Bagon Mason City vice president, Margaret Myars Waterloo secretary, Mary Cretsmeyer Waverly treasurer, and Q. Hart Allison.
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lowa
Ceder Fallu
Central Iowa School association
Black ‘Hawk
Bremar
Cerro’ Gordo
Butler and Franklin
G. T. Bagon
Mason
City
s vicr
Missy Margaret’ Myars
Waterloo
Mise Mary Cretsmeyer
Waverly
q, a. Hart
Allison
Highway to Be Bonafitted in Downtowner Era
Fragmented OCR notes describe highway matters and municipal actions with scattered phrases about towns, a wallet stash, and a Dubuque reference. The readable bits imply a local government transport issue and a contrived penalty or fund related item, but details are obscured.
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Tows Falls
Meeray
Lottery fragment hints at names and places from 1907
Disconnected OCR fragment mentions a lottery, names such as AredJobh Tallman and Cate, a merchant and a daughter, and a grave on Avenue. Some words reference hunting, homes, and a judge, with unclear context and timing.
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phew. monia
Champion Cor i Montigello Louis wrende farmer
A fragmented local note references a farmer named Louis wrende linked to Montigello and four milled units at an Ohio site. Details are incomplete but imply a property or sale action involving farming assets and a farmer in Ohio.
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Montigello
Louis wrende
farmer
fiying
Bull Thrown by Bull Hurts Girl at Parade
The year old daughter of Harman Rlokel Lawaphip was severely injured after an incident with a bull at a parade. She sustained critical injuries when struck by the animal’s horn and was rushed to medical care.
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Anamonay
Harman
Rlokel
W. Lawaphip
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