Kansas land frauds on immense scale
United States grand jury in Topeka, Kansas, hears indications of vast land fraud schemes involving cattlemen and fraudulent homestead entries. Indictments include 33 counts accusing misuse of public lands and authorized persons in securing fraudulent entries as officers prepare to call more witnesses. Wealthy defendants are named as part of a rapid, ongoing probe led by Col. A. L. Greens in the U.S. Land Office investigation.
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Toprka
Kan
United States
Col
A. L. Greens
Grecht
Jury Fails to Indict Lawson and He Is Freed Again
Boston reports the grand jury did not indict Thomas W. Lawson, who had been held in custody by the municipal court on related charges. Clarence W. Warren presented the case. Lawson had testified before the grand jury in connection with a criminal libel claim. The outcome ends the dispute between Lawson and Norton as far as criminal courts are concerned. Norton’s charges involved an article tied to a magazine and allegedly by Lawson. Lawson’s complaint drew on statements in Barton’s newspaper.
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Boston
Buffelk County
Thomas W. Lawcon
Tre Rus Nicipal
Glarence W. Warren
Boston News Dursan
Tat Foo
Lawson
Grand Jury
Sky
Hurron
Criminal Courts
Mr. Norton
Stir
Mr. Barton
No Indemnity Sought for the Cruel Murder
New York Dee That the Chinese Government will not be required to pay punitive damages for the murder of several missionaries of the Presbyterian board of foreign missions at Linchau China. Rev Dr Grown secretary of the board states the board has acci ded but if it accepts any indemnity at all it shall be only for the actual cost of replacing the property damaged or destroyed by the murderers and the board will refuse indemnity for the dead.
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New York
Dee
Presbyterian Board of Foreiew Missiong
Linachau
China
Grown
Crowe Charged in Highway Robbery Case Amid Kidnap Inquiry
Information shows Pat Crowe charged with highway robbery tied to a broader inquiry into the Eddy Hudson kidnaping. Omelon and Dee report the court filing and a governor’s requisition request, with Crowe’s trial expected in a major city as the investigation continues.
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Omelon
Dee
Lcen
Cowell
Whujte
Pat Crowe
Eddy Qudahy
Camnily
Crowe
Alan
F Crowe
Big City
Culany
Thousands Have Kidney Trouble and Don't Know It
Health advertisement extolling Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a cure for kidney liver and bladder troubles. Claims widespread illness from kidney dysfunction and praises a trial and personal testimonials. Urges sending for a free booklet and sample bottle from Dr Kilmer Co Binghamton NY.
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Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton
N. Y
Anaconda Sunday Standard
Books Take a Beating at Los Angeles Track
In a chaotic day at Los Angeles, a sequence of racing events produced six favorites losing, with top odds collapsing as multiple winners prevailed. Details include Futurity course winner Alencon in race one, Minnasquaw taking race two, Hendrarca in race three, Dorgheshi in the Riverside handicap, Mike in race five, and Good Luck in the sixth, as track conditions remained clear and fast. Nearby New Orleans results mirror the day with Frank Tell and Antimony among winners across seven races.
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Fog Angeles
Doc
Gorghescl
Ridvic
Saraely
Rubric
Barghesht
Gil
van Secant
Alencon
Retracter
Regal
Minnasquaw
McGroathiana Prince
Wyefield
Hendrarca
Retropaw
Big Hen
Dorgheshi
Vartetlon
Ole Mike
Golden Keene
Roostor
Thine
Good Luck
Wadd Sreand
Peening Tarn
New Orleans
Bee
Kate Grounis
Frank Tell
Nannibal Res
Denalvans
Thane
Make and St Alfteenth
Antimony
Wedgewood
Falroury
Columbia Glet
Macbeth
LagaArigeline
Crescent City
la Sorciere
Catabash
Rolte
St. Valentine
Lagistella
Dec. C
Bryan
Barensher
Layson
Beluetele
Monacherd
Banedon
Tine
Salvage
Devont
Belleatrome
Shawalla
Orly
Cotton Forge
Thre
Tift
Monterey
Ne Pe
Duffy
Aly Rb
Robinhood
Ed Grillo Secon
Magistrate
Crocker selling stakes at San Francisco race meet
Three contestants faced the Crocker selling stakes as Bear Catcher dominated the canter and Anished faded. San Nicholas led early before tiring. Princess Titania and Heat Catcher trailed. California distance record set by Bear Catcher in a 1 1 2% mile effort. Race results include Crigll, Yellowstone, Scherza in the six and a half furlongs event with times listed for each race from first to sixth.
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Crocker
Bear Catcher
Sin Nicholas
Sens Rood
Princess Pianta
Heat Catcher
Ferguson
Marvel
San Nicholas
Princess Titania
California
Ey Haalf
Crigll
Yellowstone
Scherza
Father Catchem
Dr. Gardner
Rey del Mundo
Crusades
Tocolaw
HW. L
Frank
Lime
Renr Catehor
Han Nichhian
Comprossom
Conreld
Gioomy Gus
Firm Footwort
Hugh McGowan
Watercure
Missing Civil War Veteran Feared Dead in Snow
A derailed OCR fragment reports James Twohig, a Civil War veteran and former herder for John Roch, missing for about ten days after a recent heavy snowstorm in Valentine, and search efforts are underway for his body. He wore a star pin and is believed to be a member of the veterans group.
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Tewistown
Dee
Nhis
James Twohly
John BR. Roch
Valentine Spring
Twohig
Husbands Conviction Breaks Mrs Booth Heart
Special Dispatch from Lewistown reports Mrs. Ira Booth, whose husband received a three year burglary sentence on Musselshell River, was buried today. She had tirelessly sought a pardon from Governor Towle, but no clemency arose, leaving her heartbroken over the failure. Her father is a prominent Wiltow Creek rancher and she was known as a woman of the wisest character.
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Standard
Lewistown
Ira Booth
Musselshell River
Stevensville Notes Reflect Local Option Campaign and Community Life
Stevensville notes report W T Groome of Hutte speaking at the Baptist church on local option issues, travels to Hamilton for a lecture, and various local movements. The column covers hospitalities, family visits, illnesses, sewing circle and Ladies Aid activities, a vocal class planning a Friday concert, stock buying, revival meetings, a student’s travel, and a skating gathering at Burnt Park, illustrating town life and civic activity.
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Standard
Stevensville
Cor
W. T. Groome
Hutte
Baptist Church
Groome
Hamilton
J. B. Townsend
Miesowla
John Foust
Brien Creek
Missaula
Elarpeth Hsird
A. H. Hunt
Lila Jennis Adams
Miss Adams
Elias Bryan
Essie Whitesigt
Missouri
Whitesitt
State University
Methodist Episcopal
Charles May
Capiist Ladies Aid and Mission Society
Mre
J.T. Longley
J. K. Faulds
E. E. Croger
Corvaills Silver Wand
Bes Teenest Walls
Woollatie
Louis May
Hirs Palace
Dan F. Mahoney
Talinco
A. F. Vaughan
Methodist Episcopal Church
South
W. Wy Howart
Elmer Fessler
Wellaville
Mary WY. Smith
Telena
Yaverien
Bnt
Mozart Music Club
Hie
Will Ot
Anna Lepley
Robertson Place
Burnt Park
Timber land fraud arrest warrants issued in La Crosse
Hiram Goddard of La Crosse Wisconsin filed warrants for six men in a timber land fraud case claiming they swindled him out of Oregon lands worth 100000. Names include A D Puter H H Diges George Hibbard Kay Mesap Joan Doe and Richard Hoe. George Tibbard reportedly under arrest in Portland.
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H. H. Diges
George Hibbard
Kay Mesap
Joan Doe
Richard Hoe
George Tibbard
Fortland
Goddard
Oreon
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Ta Grosse
Navy to auction vessel Zafire from Puget Sound
Washington reports the Navy Department will auction the Zafire, currently at Puget Sound Naval Station and bought in 1998 for 30000 dollars. An appraisal is ordered with a rough sale estimate of 25000 dollars. Also note Havana reports no new yellow fever cases and the ambassador Meyer arrived in St. Petersburg from Berlin.
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Washington
Navy Department
Puget Sound Naval Station
Havana
Great Tea Endorses Real Food Quality Claim
A promotional note touts tea as real and great food, urging readers to try it and implying monetary loss if they do not purchase Behilling's Bast through their grocer.
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Behilling
California Prone Wafers Marketed For Digestive Aid
California Prone Wafers claim to use fresh California fruit to support stomach and intestinal function. The ad touts relief from constipation indigestion and liver and bowel troubles without griping or pain. Distributed by The Amith Drug Co Anaconda Mont Christie Leys Co Butte Mont.
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California
Amith Drug Co
Anmonda, Mont
Christie & Leys Co
Butte, Mont
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