Demand on Turkey prompts ransom debate in Europe
A British led dispatch from Sofia reports international protest over paying a ransom for Miss Stone. The London Daily Telegraph notes U S hesitation, fearing dangerous precedent. Vienna sources claim bands abducted Miss Stone and threaten her life as governments weigh response and public opinion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Turkey
Constantinonlo
Oloraph
Agonat
Leta
Miss Stone
Katve
Maavertonia
Neviokop
Haywiel
Tlondon Daily Telegraph
Sofia
Bernier
Attais
Dimikratt
Zlekott
Yureo Femila
Anya A ‘Widpateh
Vienna
London
Hxpyeas
Whe Daily News
Ile Carp
Migs Stone
Lev Belle
Tyray
Ehiel
Lester
Europe
Bank Robbery Shocks Ohio Town: Forty Thousand Vault Hit
Robbers attacked the Citizens Bank of Thro Olivia near Galion early Tuesday, wrecking the vault and escaping with about $40,000. A pitched battle ensued between the bandits and armed citizens, with at least one robber wounded and the fugitives disappearing into nearby woods as posse members pursued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Citizens ‘Bank
Olivia
Galion
Danville
Riot at Mayo meeting ends in police clash
Rioting erupted at a meeting in Mayo where speaker O'Donubilt was seized by police. About 150 officers attended as crowd violence injured several people and the speaker was dragged off the platform after a fierce struggle before being taken to the barracks. The incident follows recent sensational events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada O'Donuvilt
Ailemaine
Mayo
Odonnedis
Wim
Brien
Anak Teague
Frat Roe House of Commons
OT Mebmuiry
Michael Davitt
Robbers loot Iowa town in three thousand haul
Robbers smashed safe and took about 3000 in currency and valuables in Rudd and nearby, five safes opened with seven men connected. Residents awakened but efforts to stop them failed. A separate note says H G Henderson, linked to Eddie Cudahy kidnapping case, was moved from Dallas to state penitentiary. Also a St. Petersburg dispatch reports a US syndicate planning to take over city tramways with a 21 year contract.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Akcobberg
Rudd
Borelack
Milwaukee
St Paul
West Shaniles
Pakes
St. Petersburg
Luka
Éydétem
Onier
America
Ambiguous Telegram Reports Attack on Officials
A cut text telegram from Liu Jiaeiro alleges two Eudians were struck in a torpor at a presidential event by a rogue officer. The report claims both victims suffered severe injuries and suggests conspiratorial ties to President Campos Salles. Congressman Hullis and Congressman Tullis were mentioned in the overheated account. Tullis reportedly traveled from Washington after a swelling of the bowel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liu Jiaeiro
Gual
Campos Salles
Hullis
Tullis
Ups Moines
Washington
Misa Stone Rescued Amid Bulgarian Kidnapping Case
A report from Washington notes renewed hopes for Misa Stone as authorities pursue brigands in Bulgaria. Intercepted messages indicate Stone is alive and may soon be released. London dispatches confirm the driver who aided her kidnapping has arrived in London, while Bulgarian police monitor developments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Bilguria
Mr. Sofetl
Mfr
Haskell
Atouitol
Misa Stone
London
Tally Express
Roe Celydd
Vienna
Toduro
Misa ‘Stone
Lotin
Efe
Wreckage Found Ties Manchester Oil Ship Loss
Reported debris and footprints on a Marshall Atoll indicate the British vessel Manchester loading with kevostua, en route to Yokohama a year ago, may have sunk after a typhoon. Captain Clemons and two children survived long enough to reach shore. bodies of crew and passengers drifted ashore as rescue efforts followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manchester
Iewunehip
Glelroy
Tacoma
Wah
Prings
Yokohama
Alice
Footprinta
Inneke
Eren
Fidelity Trust Company Underwrites Massive Bank Withdrawals
A run on Fidelity Trust Company caused large withdrawals from several Erie County banks. Depositors withdrew heavy sums, with Erie County Savings Bank turning over 250000 in cash and the Marble Bank sending 100000. New York drafts accompanied the cash transfers, and by closing, withdrawals exceeded deposits by about 50000. President Forenuin commented that the gap remained manageable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fedelity Trust Company
Perce Assadit
Kidelity Drige Goomay
Buale
Wusiene
Tidelity Company
Erie County Sayinga Bank
Widelity’ Trust Company
Markie Bank
New York
Forenuin
Philippine Revenues Grow Increases Reported for 1901 First Half
A War Department comparative statement from the division of insular affairs shows Philippine revenue from customs and insular affairs rising to 4,231,024 dollars in the first half of 1901, up 38 percent from the same period in 1900 and double the amount from January to June 1890.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anatemas and
Insular Adairs
War Department
Philippines
Woman Held for Murder Charge in Dayton Case
Mrs. Mary Belle Witwer of Dayton Ohio was formally charged with first degree murder Tuesday morning by Chief of Detectives McBrie based on the death of her sister Mrs. Pugh. The prosecutor says the death resulted from alleged abuse by Witwer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Witwer
Dayton
Mary Belle Witwer
McBrkle
Pugh
Arseule
Aira, Witwer
Costly Budget Move Aims to Boost Military Expenditure
The forthcoming budget seeks an increase over 2,000,000 pesos to finance pensions and military rewards. Weyler, minister of war, plans the request, tying the funds to connections with the United States and broader national defense needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madr
Gel. Weyler
Pensiona
United States
Injuries Prompt Death After Football Game
A two year old boy from Philadelphia died in hospital from injuries sustained in a football game. The incident occurred last week at the foothill area near Brown Propriety School. The accident led to the boy's death and prompted indemnity discussions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Badwin Longengoker
Quarterbick
Foothill
Beais
Brown Propiiory School
Philadelphia
Joongeneoker
Damaged Buildings In Bangor Fire Sale Spark Insurance Claims
Fire damaged the Rangor area buildings occupied by the Bangor Mock Company, agent for the Swift Bedl Company of Chicago, plus the Conmet Company and others. The blaze caused losses estimated at 380000 with insurance coverage around 22000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rangor
Bangor Mock Company
Swift Bedl Company
Chicigs
Dangor
Conmet Company
Gous Down on Lake Erie Journal Highlights Rescue
A garbled Sunday night lake accident near Lake Erie is reconstructed as a crew rescues a family after a spill or leak incident. The report notes efforts to save relatives and a risky climb to safety amid inflow from a pot or pipe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Erie
Terris shipboard disaster and rescue efforts detailed
Fragmented report describes a maritime catastrophe with a ship named Tost or similar sinking vessels off Vancouver Island. Passengers faced peril as crews attempted repairs and evacuation, with one ship, the Wilpea, aiding survivors and reports noting casualties and a convoy response. Captain Deane led the command as authorities assess damage and salvage options.
An Interesting Experiment in Balloon Pioneering
A report on a French aeronautical expedition attempting to croak the Mediterranean using balloons. The crew, commanded by Couet da la Vinis, travels with a mobile crew and seventy men aboard a cruiser group. The balloon carries wireless signaling gear and a key purpose is testing balloon routes between France Corsica and Algeria.
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Peonch Acronaut
Mediterranean
Couet da la Vinis
Jeff Toe Sabletees
Nor Tonon
Suvdiey
Keres
Movditeuranvan
Mn Yirw
Prancé
Corsive
Algeria
du ‘Chayle
Crowe writes to police chief on kidnap case
Crowe delivers a letter to Omaha Police Chief claiming he will submit to a quick test at a fund trial for the Holdie Ondaby kidnappings if not jailed until a jury declares guilt He offers bond above 8000 and demands bail set at that amount The World Herald will present the letter to Police Chief Donatine asserting detectives cannot trap him and that he seeks a fair trial
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Pat Crowe
Hdldie Ondaby
World Herald
Chick
Death of Lansing Warren Publisher of Milwaukee Scutinel
Lansing Warren editor and publisher of the Milwaukee Scutinel died Sunday after a long illness. He had been ill for three years, suffering from a fever contracted while on a business trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lansing Warren
Dansing Warren
Milwaukee Scutinel
Baltimore Fire at Nation House Destroys Stock
A blaze at the Nation House of Van A Horners Co in Baltimore caused about 70000 in losses. The damage was fully covered by insurance and the fire occurred on December 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kire
Baltimore
Hhouze
van A. Horners& Co
Market quotations observe cattle prices across cities
The report lists cattle and hog prices, grain bids, and dairy values for markets in Indianapolis, St. Louis, Cincinnati, Detroit, Toledo, Milwaukee, Hastings, New York, and West Coast entries. Prices include wheat No 2 red 68 to 69 cents, corn No 2 White 58 to 50 cents, butter at creamery levels, and various shipping rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Onitte
St. Louis
Ste
Rye
Cincinnati
Sheen
Detroit
Milwaukee
New York
Rail and road disaster blocks transit in wide area
Heavy storms wash out roads and rail lines across the countryside. Flooded tracks near Shenindonh and Riverton force trains to be diverted to the Wabash with free coaches to Chicago. Bottlenecks interrupt freight including a large packing house пояс.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greek ‘Reoknk and “Western
Washo Wiay
Enuuot
Wabash
Chicago
Burlington
Qwincy
Hamburg
Wey
Red UK
Shenindonh
McKinney Case Reveals Dual Gunshot Deaths
Coroner's Jury in Toronto cleared Mrs. McKinney of killing her husband by gunshot and ruled Robert McKinney died from a self inflicted wound. The couple were found dead at their Painceton home, initial theories of poisoning and murder debated as a bullet hole matched a wound on the husband.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murer
Toronto
Robert MeKinney
Painceton
McKinney
Iowa City Ruling Halts Fines for Saloon Violations
Supreme Court holds municipal corporations lack statutory power to set fines for saloon violations under state law. The ruling says punishments fall to purgative law, not city ordinances, and bans cities from reducing penalties. The case centers on Frank McIunery in the town of Lowa and the state’s prohibition on holiday opening and Sunday sales.
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Lowa
Aginst
Frank’ Mclunery
Supreme ‘Court
Add J
League of Municipalities picks next meeting city and seeks reforms
The fourth annual Iowa League of Municipalities meeting closed in Oskaloosa. The next gathering will be in Fort City to consider state legislation on paying expenses for health boards and alderman compensation. A two‑person committee was sent to the state assembly to urge changes. News includes a gas engine explosion injuring workers, a Drake University student burned, a new bishop appointment for Washington, a neck injury from a wagon accident, and local mayoral election in Suitland.
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Iowa ‘City
Thir
Iowa League of Municipalities
Oskaloosa
Town City
Brudent
Jad Bjorklund
Drake University
Methodist
Des Moines
Neel
New-York
Parison
Iowa
Unknown Ban Killed In Central City Fire Incident
A partially deciphered report describes a fatality in a central city fire. Officials cite an unverified incident involving unknown individuals and damaged property as investigators probe cause and timing. Further details remain unclear due to incomplete text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quély
Mihieik Central Paspanger Ciy
Ruyipoih
Dame Patay
City plans Cedar Rapids growth and streetcar upgrades
The text reports a draft plan for Cedar Rapids to expand growth through a town city project. It mentions promised capital facilities including streetcar extensions and newly developed additions. Officials indicate construction will proceed after completion and city authorities aim to extend services to the east.
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Hy Nneoin
Jay
Cedar “Rapida
hortHorly
County
Towlis
Ray
Hewitt
John Iscatine
Dore, Smith Company
Electra Hines
Osdar
Raplita
Lowa
Des Moines Horse Show Proposes Coliseum Plan
Report on the Des Moines horse show highlights strong finances for next year despite poor weather and limited facilities. A coliseum proposal aims to house horse shows and entertainment indoors, with August Busch of St. Louis among notable visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
August Busch
St. Louis
Lu Des Minnes
Law Holds Constitutional Retroactive Tax for Back Waxes
Supreme Court upholds retroactive state tax for back property taxes, ruling counties must prove property was omitted and that penalties cannot be collected on taxes accruing before 1897. Jury must determine certain questions of omitted property ownership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Murderer Confesses Asks Arrest After Dr Sailor Killing
Chester Tyler, a Black man, is arrested in Newton after being taken from Des Moines. He has confessed to the September murder of Dr A B Sailor and is identified as the assailant. He had been hiding in coal mines since the crime. The report also notes a Des Moines theft arrest tied to the case and mentions a Southwestern Historical association meeting in Red Oak with editors present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester Tyler
Dr. Pailor
A. B. Sailor
Newton
Des. Moises
Dr. Sailor
Chester’ Tylor
Des
Moiney
Atties
Ward
Funeral for Wu Zia Draws Large Family Attendance
A funeral for Wu Zia attracted many relatives with eight children among attendees. The record attendance included twenty grand children and other descendants, with extensive family present to honor the deceased.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beavenly - Zimmers
Zia
Brenkar Tor-Losit
Ight
Vyhom Wis
Tirty-Whx Grande
Lovanty-sis- Ghat
Mmu Ane
Suvanty
Potatoes Contract With State Institutions Reported
The state board awarded a large potato supply contract for Wisconsin and Michigan spuds to a Chicago firm at seventy cents per bushel. The deal totals about 12 000 dollars and involves roughly 2 000 bushels. The sale concerns mortgaged property handled by J. M. Donaghue and associates in Kansas City and is tied to the Commercial State Bank affair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Jaet
Wisconsin
Michigan
Storks
Chicago
Aged man Metzger pleads guilty in split cabin axe case
An elderly man named Metzger pleaded guilty to a violent crime found in a cabin where an axe was used. The court sentenced him to twenty years in the penitentiary. Marshal OG McMillan led the investigation and testified at the trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hevant
Teoh Biehmen
Hernalt
Metsuer
Eaiolde Juliga
Metzger
Eailiy
Speniil Megiee
Marahal OG
McMillan
Fragmentary OCR notice from an Otowa area report
Fragmentary OCR text mentions names like Penh and John Spalaine with administrative and cooking terms. appears to be garbled notes from an Otowa area report with unclear context and incomplete details.
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Snestoy
Misa Myy
Yam
John Spalaine
Onawa
Marcy Lew
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He Register- Gribvnne
AERON
Round & Smite Bros., Publishers
Hurope
RSH
Banix
Ocadahy
H. G. Henderson
Dallas
Texas
Good
Eddie Cudahy
Ontalin
Henderson
Aun
Buffalo Bank
Philippine
Wekin Pe
Eobet
Boud
Pal
Strick
Vandoiver
Naninio
Jevia
Alent
Deane
Crowe
League OF Municipalities
Hepape
Wabashong
Mouton Nae
Milwatu
Kao
Sleeper
Coxek
Freman
Treleht
Bert
Frederick W Kenthr
St. John’s Episcopal Church of Dubuque
Washing‘ton State
Ban Jarcisco
T. Be Avator
Matthew Comoy
Poll
Siulthluna
Eveninie W
J. Redden
Suitland
Butler
Congress of
Curio Mhirschy
Yeote Leiuce
S. Moines
Southwestern Law
Wiiters
Southwestern
Red Oak
Saturda
TNT
Ind
Sheagnidoah
Othain
Juikin
Gorning
Gorning Union- Republican
S.M. Greene
Chariton Herald
Cutty
Weyton
Nis
Eullyrs
Ehaty
Hiss
Uileroon
White House
Potovnne
Muie
Ea Bing
Semekurs Grille
Boltig
Hansbrough
The
Interta
Cania
Ftr
Phey
Cok
W. H. Carter
Almoat Guery
Chiin Gadhook
Roy
St,.John's
Roosevelt
Woylos
Asa
Colbegos
Tig
National Wetenad
Gincer
Sohal
Behoglos
Nutlanit
Berenge
Mod
Suevetary Woot
Cbuditlgne
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