19 Sep 1902
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Newspaper
Alden Times
Location
Alden, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1902
Page
1
A violent case in Dakota unfolds as J Harrington, a local sign painter, allegedly plans to kill his former wife after a failed divorce attempt. The couple’s relationship and a disputed custody issue culminate on Hess Street with the victims found on the sidewalk. Police and sheriff officials investigated the scene, while neighbors recall threats and a shocking motive tied to a custody dispute.
A garbled report covers a tense moment with mentions of Preece Worrships and a possible peptide defense. It references Tubby Lepege and a sequence of unclear events, hinting at a looming confrontation and cautious actions by authorities. The text names no clear dates or locations due to corruption.
A man long believed dead resurfaces at his home in Aberton after seven years. Neighbors and family recount odd rumors and sightings, with the return triggering tension as the community weighs the truth of the apparent hoax and the man’s health.
In Tocense VE Drbrokeern New York a death by self harm is reported on an unclear Wednesday. The event involves multiple individuals and a noted ceremony or gathering, with one person aged around a century cited. Authorities mention toxic substances and a poison supply, while a Missioa Dam area is referenced as the locale.
Byran Smith died Thursday morning from a head wound on a city street. Officials report he did not recover and indicate possible foul play. Women do Work of Men in Urien as they complete sidewalk construction and shift focus to street cleaning.
Dispatches from Barcelona report local authorities asked Spain’s interior ministry to maintain martial law amid strike activity. Private notes in London describe Barcelona’s situation as part of a broader labor upheaval including rail workers.
An editor in Newport News, Vins WO Saneters, faced arrest as a new local ordinance targets cigarette smoking in public. The report cites several individuals and mentions enforcement actions, with unclear names and mixed phrasing but centers on punitive measures for smoking in defined areas.
Report from a troubled militia unit describes tensions with deputies and settlers as authorities probe the violence. The scene centers on clashes, custody efforts, and disputed actions amid ongoing investigations by the officers involved.
Ambush near Brownsville leaves one man dead as mounted forces exchange shots with armed men. The chaotic incident disrupts local life with reports of gunfire and casualties amid unclear motives and lines of retreat. Police and witnesses describe a tense scene with patrons seeking safety while authorities investigate.
In a partial and garbled report, a death sentence is indicated with mention of October and a tied case. Key names and events are unreadable, leaving only the basic outcome of a capital punishment tied to a proceeding in a city or court.
A garbled OCR style fragment lists scattered terms and phrases including train, people, places like Chicago and Minneapolis, several names and partial dates, with no coherent narrative or complete facts. The text reads as an unreadable mix of references, lacking identifiable events or outcomes.
Fragmented OCR text from a historical page reports on a surrendered London Wallis Pell type figure, extradition notes, a sentencing reference, and various local items. It mentions Lewisburg Ky, a back robbery near a school, a postmaster at Albany Missouri, school fund fraud charges, and the arrival of Jones Fifteenth Infantry at San Francisco aboard a troop ship from Mandlae Nagasaki, detailing headquarters and organization of the infantry now under Colonel Ward.
Tad.s A 2fenur-da bay Jamen Depew fell headfirst into a bucket of water in Bloomington while at play. His mother pulled him out, but he died within minutes in a fatal accident scene.
Fires in Tillamook and nearby mountains destroy millions of feet of timber and threaten towns along the Willamette River region. Strong winds and continued dry weather drive fires across foothills damaging farms, delaying hatchery work, and forcing evacuations as smoke and ash span miles.
A reported escape from Stillwater prison ends with the convict W. A. Williams alias W. A. W. Williams being recaptured at Stillwater. The man had fled after serving a four year sentence and was returned to complete his term. Authorities note his escape involved a train incident near a station in West Texas.
Fragmented OCR reads describe a mob attack on a murderer in Terre Haute with police response. The text mentions crowds, a pursuit or confrontation, and violent actions near a city jail or court area. Details are garbled but indicate a confrontation involving police and masked individuals.
A Chicago lawyer faced murder charges after a troubling incident involving his sweetheart. Court records show he confessed and cried as the case unfolded, with details uncertain in the fragmented OCR text. The proceedings mention a TRO and domestic violence concerns, highlighting a dire, unresolved tragedy.
Vaines Meggin confessed to the crime, claiming remorse as investigators recount the Tuesday attack. Meggin, accused of killing his partner, denied intent and described the moment he decided to end the life, then sought to bury the evidence.
Maurice Wilkow, accused of murdering his wife in a ritual act, was found dead in the woods near home after an apparent self inflicted killing. Authorities report no bloodshed in the body, suspicions of murder linger in Springfield, and a separate disappearance of Youngs Grady echoes a deadly trail near Norfolk.
Wrecking accident near Toweha Kau last control of the machine injured FE Benedict and two companions who were attempting to tower a fifteen mile crags country mute record. They were thrown into a ditch and seriously hurt.
Claudestolley of Carbondale Newfoundland and Labrador, aged man, despondent over unrequited love for Pendle Hines, killed himself near Grand Tower, his home, on Wednesday. A letter found explains motive and actions.
Thomas Lewis, accused of Lena Peterson’s murder, was discharged by Justice Aylesworth after a hearing with no evidence presented. Lewis testified in his own defense amid disputed testimony about tracks leading from the murder scene. Prosecution rested without adding new facts, and authorities expressed disappointment at the lack of actionable evidence for further investigation.
A harrowing Des Moines report details a two year old child beaten and whipped by a relative. The child was found malnourished and in critical condition, with severe marks and fading health. Authorities investigated and a suspect was held for trial as public outrage grew.
The city awards a contract valued at 260,000 for a new public library building to be started this year and completed by June. The project sera on a suburban site along Brewer Creek with brick construction and a street facing entrance. The work is to be undertaken by a named contractor with completion aimed at a stated deadline.
Fred Foster was arrested at Fort Madison on a fatal steamer Sidney shooting in the Mississippi. authorities tie the killing to a gambling quarrel and a chain of suspects including Bun Weed Wats and Jones, with Jones arrested after the Keokuk incident amid broader county reports on taxes, school laws, and a carnival accident leaving a boy with a fractured arm.
A Des Moines special recounts the preliminary hearing of Lewin for the murder of the Peterson children. Testimony suggests he visited the Peterson home and was intimate with the murdered girl, denied by her mother. Miner Cox places Lewis near the crime scene and claims Lewis confessed being within 100 feet of the estimated location.
A plan for a large bridge over the Dew Moines River valley is announced as a major western bridge project. The structure aims to be among the country’s largest, with track laying equipment arriving and initial construction expected to begin soon from Port Dodge to the site, enabling about two miles of track daily.
Ena Clark a 2d year old from Diamond was found murdered with a bullet wound to the head. Rivgon Woodson has been arrested and is held at Centerville jail as the investigation continues. Authorities describe the case as a hinge to a possible pattern, with a crowd reacting at the station.
Vague notes describe a deflected pursuit involving officers and a suspect named in a garbled report. The fragment hints at arrests and a moving court scene with local deputies and a fear of postponed outcomes. No clear names or dates emerge from the unreadable text.
A large fire raged through a local site in Ackley, severely damaging structures and vehicles. Officials say the blaze began late evening, with containment hours away. investigators focus on nearby shops, a gas station, and surrounding yards as potential witnesses describe smoke and sirens in the night.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Mapleton and a centenarian, with garbled names and phrases about birth, health, and daily routines. Context suggests a local brief noting a centenarian resident and minor community activities, but details are incomplete and names are uncertain.
The jury in the case of A. M. Potter of Witverdy returned a verdict that Potter died from an overdose of laudanum self administered for toothache, not with malicious intent. The report notes Potter’s substantial property and prior family events, plus a separate update onHoldup incidents and bootlegging trends.
Kate Shelly famed for twenty years ago saving a Chicago passenger train during a wreck and storm has been appointed a warden at the Cherokes insane asylum. The announcement highlights her historic rescue and now leadership role in the institution.
Rev Dr George F F Pentecost launches a year long evangelistic mission to East Asia under Congregational and Presbyterian boards. He travels to China Japan and the Philippines to gather English and American residents and native Christian teachers for preaching conferences, strengthening Christian witness, and mobilizing support. Also noted is the passing of Catharine Marsh, famed lawyer and jurist, whose spiritual influence is highlighted.
San Francie society follows a peculiar case involving Teopard and Lut Hen Sarr who faced expulsion from Vienna University after a long tenure amid a disputed theory. The report notes his death followed these events and mentions several San Francisco social ties and engagements, including Miss Wdtah Hettingtem’s engagement to James Spreckels.
Lieutenant Commander Albert Gleaves, commanding the Mayflower, the President’s yacht, and a key figure in the U S naval fleet, is aboard the vessel ready to accompany President Roosevelt on sea journeys. The Mayflower recently left Brooklyn Navy Yard and is prepared for future assignments at the President’s behest.
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