Furry Bros Indictment Highlight Railroads Sugar Rebating Cases
Alden Times reports seven sealed indictments handed down by a Federal Grand Jury in New York concerning railroads and sugar rebate schemes. Targets include New York Central Railroad, American Sugar Refining Company, and executives Nathan Guilford and J. J. Pomery, with charges of conspiring to violate anti rebate and antitrust laws. Ongoing proceedings may extend as the panel weighs further action.
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New York
April Federat Grata
le Fae
New York Central Railroad
American Star Refinding Company
New York Central and Plad Or River Railroad Company
Nathan Guilford
American Sugar Peete Bnveg Company
Ied
CL Chanel
Lee Edeurial
Detroit
Ford
Frig
Fer
Savane
Potsiow
Guid
Ened Atriier
Ibeminst Guilford Bomnerey
Dilkolms
Wati-Teuet
Mp Allegert
Grand Jury
Sare Eco
Wreck near Shreveport Injures Crew and Passenger
A late Friday collision south of Shreveport involving a stretch car and a passenger train left several workers and passengers injured or dead. National guard and FBI officials assisted as rescue crews searched the scene.
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Teoh
Teves
Shrevepoort
Lateyth
Pacife
Crain
Sudus
Ifty
Shreveport
Pdr
Eaigratee
Ted Paw
Murry
Mourstanil
Fragmented OCR Snapshot of Chaotic City Scene
A garbled OCR extract describes a late night incident with multiple figures and places mentioned in a disordered string. It references injuries, a death by suicide, and scattered names and locations, but lacks coherent sequence or verifiable details. The piece reads like a rushed police or court chronicle with many unreadable phrases.
Custodian of Tiffany Stock Accused of Theft in New York
John Brossent, after 35 years with Tiffany & Co, is charged in the Tombs with stealing 8009 by padding the pay relay of company employees. He allegedly had access to the full stock and later charges of greater thefts may follow. He was arrested at his Lenox Avenue home after being brought before Inspector Me Lavuhin.
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Tiffany
New York
Tiffany & Co
John
Brossent
Run on Peoria Bank Stuns City as Rumor Sparks Panic
In Peoria a run on the Home State and Savings Bank of Poco ria occurred Friday afternoon amid rumors the German Fire Insurance Company was connected to the bank. Charles Chries, VP, said the bank was solvent and not tied to the German insurer. Preparations were made to meet withdrawal demands as deposits topped a million dollars.
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Rimmer
Sao Braneis
Peoria
Pocoria
Iisaster
Charles Chries
Arebank
Tnsuranes Ceompiany
Elevator accident at Pol(e)de hospital injures several workers
A crowded elevator incident near Toledo caused multiple injuries during loading for a freight movement. Witnesses said the car swung, trapping a worker who was hospitalized. later, a probate dispute arose over property titles and possible heirs. Frank Vail located key witnesses. A contentious probate hearing was set for Thursday.
Fragmentary note on contested theft case in North Patketa
A garbled OCR snippet mentions a legal dispute or theft case involving individuals and a regional locale named North Patketa and South Patketa. The text is incomplete with many garbled names and dates, but hints at a hearing around Thursday and a party named Rid wakes.
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Uae
Heal World in Eaparts
Fragmented OCR text presents unclear phrases about healing the world and terms like Testabipyr and Prapecetiens. It mentions a trading wearp pies Phat:eutta and references to premature de lays, raising questions about the source’s coherence and intent.
Disorderly OCR fragment hints at scattered names and places
The readable text presents a jumble of names, places, and phrases without coherent narrative. It appears to be an OCR scrape with misread words, stray capitalizations, and broken sentences mentioning locations such as New York, Minnesota, and Rhode Island, plus various personal names and terms.
Fishermen in Mexican Jails Appeal to State Dept
A translated letter from Captain Malfino reports Pensacola fishing smack Silas PB Stearna captured near Grand Reef Island on April 16 for lacking a license to fish Mexican waters. The crew and captain are reportedly jailed in harsh conditions, lacking food and water, with vermin evident. The document, translated by the Mexican Consul, was sent to the State Department via official channels.
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State Department
Pensacola
Flas
Silas PB. Stearna
Yucatan
Malfino
Tratlan
Catlera
Senge Fur Amailery
Grand Reef Island
Threats to Sultan Prompt Turkish Naval Readjustment
London reports Turkey will withdraw troops from Abah as Britain presses for a boundary settlement. Foreign Office officials warn the sultan to yield, with Great Britain urging timely redeployment before negotiations, while Orient Prime Minister signals action in line with the imperial policy.
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London
Turkey
Onicatticha
Foreign Office
England
Orient Pritihy
Actlor
Storm Strikes Arkansas Town With Severe Frost Reports
A damaged report describes a severe storm across Arkansas with wind and frost. It notes roofs torn off and structures damaged, a perilous night for residents and emergency crews responding to the scene.
Drowned in River Near Rock Teton
A report from Minnesota details the drowning of several residents while near Rock Teton. One man, a trained diver, attempted a rescue but perished in the water. another survivor was saved, with authorities continuing efforts at the scene.
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Phipstorey
Wage Laman
Pentersyaiper
Clivia
Minn
Rock Teton
Nera Slabpeen
Tt Volty
Fragmented OCR notes on race events and public notices
The readable fragments describe racing events, political references, and public notices with mentions of CUNY, New Mexico liberty topics, and local season hints. Names, places, and dates are scattered, with unclear actions and outcomes.
Ditch Notices Battle Splits Monona Harrison Boards
At an Onawa joint board meeting attorneys urged payment for ditch notice publications in Monona and Harrison counties, but the boards refused the claimed sums of 1649.65 and 1644.00. A $418.97 partial payment offer was rejected and the matter heads to district court before Judge Gaynor. The ditch plans drew large support and heated debate, with calls for timely work and criticism of the hearing process.
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Joint Board of Supervisors
Onawa
Salt Chest
Gaynor
BL. Craven
Onawe
Wife shoots husband during quarrel in family home
In Council Bhaff, FL Smith was shot Monday by his wife after a quarrel with his mother-in-law present. The bullet grazed his left leg near the knee. Smith, said to have caused trouble at home, was said to have broken a door with a hatchet and beaten the mother-in-law before the wife fired as she approached the table for a meal. The wound is not expected to prove fatal.
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Smith
Inventor with one hand patents shift key typewriter idea
City Auditor J. B. McAneney, though missing a hand, invents a shift key mechanism. He attaches a wire to the shift control and fixes the other end to the floor, enabling his knee to operate the key for his typing progress.
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J. B. McAneney
Council Bhatis
Hands Thrown From Cars And Tragic Injuries Reported
A series of violent and accidental incidents across towns includes two hands found near Cedar Rapids believed torn from a train by Iowa ghouls, a devastating fire at Mapleton’s Eliza Jewelry Co. causing substantial losses, a man shot by a constable identified as a merchant’s son in Otumwa, and railroad workers and bystanders suffering severe injuries in separate mishaps.
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Cedar Rapida
Ricks
San Francisco
Merehuine
G. Lewis
Henecan
George Blount
Otumwa
Laurenzo
Woman Burned to Death in Kitchen Explosion
Mrs Lucy J Pyertscch mother of Councilman W Everhart of Sac City died after a Tuesday morning kitchen fire caused by an exploded container of kerosene mixed with gasoline. She aged 57, widow of Rev W B Everhart, leaving two sons and five daughters and many grandchildren. The fire was quickly extinguished but fatal burns occurred.
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W. C. Everhart
Sac City
Lucy J. Pyertscch
Corncilman W. Everhart
Sad City
W. B. Everhart
Grant City
Otumwa pistol duel ends in stranger's death at elevator
An unknown man, resisting arrest for not paying a restaurant bill at Mc Hugh’s in Ottumwa, fled to a vacant grain elevator. Police say he pointed a pistol at Officer Bradley and refused to surrender. Constable George Blount fired, killing the man almost instantly after he fired at the door. The slain stranger, unnamed and unidentifiable, prompted a cautious search.
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Otumwa
McHugh
Ino Ottumwa & Min
George Bradley
George Blount
Neem
Issist Bradley
Blount
Fred
Pe Ds
Blaecky
Fire at Ottumwa Destroys Dry Goods Buildings
A Friday night blaze at 6:48 in Ottumwa started in the J. B. Chase Dry Goods building on Malin Street and spread to the W. O. Donelan Dry Goods and the First National Bank. The fire caused heavy damage, with losses estimated between 75,000 and 100,000. insurance figures were not disclosed.
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Ottumwa
J. B. Chase Dry Goods Company
Malin Street
Soames
W.o. Donelan Dry Goods Company
Nathonial Bank
Mrs Pyron Preston Injured After Fall From Bridge
Mrs Pyron W Preston wife of Judge Preston of Oskaloosa fell from a street bridge on Monday night, about twenty five feet. She was picked up by friends in a semi conscious condition. No bones broken but she is in a serious condition from shock and may have internal injuries.
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Pyron W. Preston
Judge Preston
Oskaloosa
Rubway Bridge
Dea Moajies
Morningside Secures 200000 Endowment Grant
The Morningside College endowment in Sioux City reached 200000 dollars after a 50600 dollar Carnegie gift. The grant hinges on Dr. Lewis raising 150000 dollars from other sources, a condition noted in the president's office.
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Morningside
Morningside College
Sioux City
Andrew Carnegie
Dr. Lewis
Six Men Arrested in Break‑in Case at Missouri Valley
Six men identified as Harry Wilson Frank Smith Madison Cortz Mike Kearns Frank Boyle and George Laws were arrested in Harrison County Logan on charges of breaking into a local bank. Local authorities allege the suspects planned the heist and were taken into custody following a pursuit. The case is under further investigation by Harrison County sheriff's office.
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Harry Wilson
Frank Smith
Madison Cortz
Mike Kearns
Frank Boyle
George Laws
Harrison County
Logan
Bex
Missourt Valley
Cantril to Rise Again After Devastating Fire
Cantril will be rebuilt after its latest major fire, marking the third time in eight years that the town’s business district was burned and new shops began rising from the ashes. Foundations for the new buildings are already under way as Fort Dodge Church plans a celebration and revival services. The First Congregational church of Fort Dodge will hold a weekend kebilee with Rev. Reuben Leann Breed and other prominent clergymen assisting in the rites.
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Fort Dodge
First Congregational Church of
Hey
Reuben Leann Breed
Tila County Hen Crowned Queen In Local Contest
Tila County residents report Tita Greve as the new state champion in a local competition while farming officials note Ide County crop conditions are ideal after heavy showers. A fort Dodge barrister Fecht is jailed for manslaughter in a fatal Tuesday dispute over prices, with details of the incident linked to Wil Church.
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Tila
Tita Greve
Eax
Lit
Cain
Ab Recht
Wil Church
Sig Beers
Weda
Fecht
Church
Ide County
Hey
Fragmented 17th Century Chronicle of Wars and Edicts
A highly garbled OCR fragment merges battles, trials and edicts across centuries. It references Edward of Baghind defeating Scots at Pimbar, the Council of Trent prorogued, de Medici actions, the destruction of St Leon Church, the Chesapeake Bay English colony, and various European political moves. It also mentions executions by guillotine, annexations, slave emancipation, revolts, battles, and naval events. The text is incoherent with many misspellings and dates, including 1652 and 1810, creating a mosaic of events without a clear throughline or complete sentences.
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Furry Bros
Owa
Thigh Trust
Federal Grand Jury
Adler Apmeniis
Cali
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Linas
Pieters
Severn Ears
Bormt Coomate Vetaehed
Wwe
Cbtdiaatta
Pitehkey
Footihon
Liesl Artirtiiee
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Peoria Bank
LAKE
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Metrenen
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Vrajura
Polede
Teloedo
Taleda Hospital
Chiewate
Eeyer el Betes
Frank Vail
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Crean Fee
Panlboa
HOWE
Artochas
Seth Pet
Peharie
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SEV Storm
FN Aikansas
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Peatry
Ory Company
Teal
Aod
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Miles
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Mary
Shay
Ling
Vortys
Peasy
Ateon Polley
Musee
News OF
Bille
Monona-Garrison
Mapleton
Eliza Jewelry Company
All. Alexander
Gilddings
Jerry Miller
Rock Island
Iowa City
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Tom Willianwen
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J.D. Vane
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James Fadan
Holdoin
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Lekves
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Walter & Ny Eee
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Pimbar
Wits- Dation de Medici
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Danbury
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Yao
Guillotine
Breneh
Mustcianus
Daren Wus
Geneva
France
Achatadt
Palestine
Giovanni Pinnori
Louis Napoleon
Victor Emmanuel
Austria
Trish
TSIS
Johnson
U. S. Supreme Court
Aries
ITZ
V. S
Kansas
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Nenofanar
Aspinwall
ISTA
Madrhy
Venice
Wales
Admiral Furragutum
Washington
Rilver
Texas
Sarraya
Geo. von Moltke
Merlin
Book
Ietralla
National Naval Seelew
Oklahoma
Venesuala
Matanana
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