Virginia Governor Wilson Visit Sparks Statewide Festivities
A Tidewater style event in Staunton celebrates Governor Wilson's statewide tour with a grand welcome. Cavalry escorts, illuminated streets, and a speech at the home of President-elect Wilton mark the climax of the civic celebration. Local officials, veterans groups, and university figures join the procession and reception across nearby stations and towns.
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Pursuit ends as outlaw Dalton captured after manhunts
Reports recount the capture of Dalton after a yearlong manhunt across forests and towns. He, barefoot and exhausted, finally surrendered near Branaton following a failed escape plan and a prior dramatic holdup. Several accomplices were killed or captured. one remained at large.
Escaped Two Years Ago Will Return to Sing Sing
In a purported confession, the infamous Sling Sling convict Tilly Gres recounts the night of the prison breakout at Sing Sing, detailing overpowering two guards and escaping from the New York prison to the Hudson River. He was last known in Los Angeles after a year as a deep sea diver at Venice.
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Fraternal Brotherhood Granted Temporary Restraining Order
A Superior Judge granted a temporary injunction preventing Fraternal Brotherhood from raising rates, pending review. The complaint by two policyholders argues higher monthly payments would force some members to drop coverage, noting similar moves by other fraternal groups have faced legal challenges.
Debut at the Illinois Governor Mansion Fire Night
Miss Dorothy Deneen, daughter of Gov. and Mrs Charles Deneen, made her debut at a party hosted at the executive mansion in Springfield on December 1, 1947. The blaze at the historic mansion interrupted the event, drawing attention to the hosts and guests from the state governor’s circle.
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Chicago Murder Mystery Draws Citywide Attention
Chicago detectives chase a brutal murder mystery linked to car robberies and daytime assaults near a busy downtown area. Clues point to Clyde Stratton, an Ohio convict, as a suspected ringleader in a theft ring tied to Logue andBriscoe gang activity. a blond woman is repeatedly seen visiting suspect Tasuek Alice, under police scrutiny.
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Jury Deliberations Continue In Newark Plot Trial
In Indianapolis on December 2 the jury in the Medyin case failed to reach a verdict and was ordered to adjourn. Judge Anderson expressed confidence the jury would return tomorrow. defense lawyers warned the trial may take longer. The court room was crowded with relatives and a few witnesses as officers removed explosives displays and other exhibits from the evidence room amid security concerns.
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Fire sets house in Oakland sparks police case
A fire started in a residence in Oakland last night after a cigarette butt bearing part of a name was thrown aboard. Neighbors and occupants were awakened as flames were quickly extinguished and investigators questioned a local resident connected to the incident. A later search uncovered incriminating evidence linking the suspect to the arson effort.
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Hired men accused in a fatal plan in Middle Georgia
In Macon Georgia widow Mrs. Til is arrested as authorities say two men Wilkie and Korihauils confessed. The case involves claims of hired help to kill her husband. Details include alleged promises to pay and the discovery of a body. The widow and others are linked to the crime with testimonies and a life of Tangle of relationships.
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Gms
Wilby Bord
James King
Von Buelow Beating Death at Sparks Railroad Despatch
A fragmentary report states Von Buelow, a globe trotter and former soldier of fortune, was killed in a beating near a railroad despatch at Sparks. The incident followed allegations of infidelity toward Miss Christine Plame of Pueblo, Cal, with high society connections noted. The wounded suspect, Max Voy Guejan, was later identified as a defendant in a court matter.
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Transcontinental Move in Soo Plans
Minneapolis reports a proposed transcontinental railway expansion moving west across Divide county North Dakota into Montana with Ambrose and Glendive in focus. Edmund Pennington announces plans to extend the Ambrose line toward Montana and Ambrose with possible ties to the Plaza Line toward the Missouri river, subject to authorization and future construction.
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Ambrose Trieblon
Glendive
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Fennington
Mtyanwri
Spat on a Bible sparks Milwaukee court case
In Milwaukee Wisconsin a man faced a county court today for alleged assault and battery after he spat on a Bible and argued with another man. Premak testified describing the incident at the home where drinks were served. the defendant claimed self defense and said he felt harmed. The judge set the matter for further proceedings and possible fines.
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Premak
Jude
Austria Refuses to Remove Army During Conference
The Vienna government resists demobilizing its forces amid European diplomacy. Talks focus on Austria’s stance, Montenegro’s occupation of Scutari, and potential territorial concessions to influence naval power. Aims to keep Austria influential in the Balkans as the conference proceeds with multinational pressure and strategy.
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Waldo's mistrust fuels probe into Becker and police code
New York dispatch reports Fosdick testimony on Walter Waldo questioning former Commissioner of Accounts Becker and the department. The inquiry cites Recker, Rosenthal, and a strong arm squad linked to gambling houses, with Becker’s reliability questioned as probes reveal internal corruption patterns.
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