Widespread lottery scheme tied to racing abuses
A Chicago investigation centers on J B McAdams and Obie Murphy as detectives probe an extensive lottery information service. McAdams allegedly ran a large subscribers list with fake tips and a mail scheme targeting prominent business figures. The operation claims vast winnings and seeks to bypass rail and bank officials, with women among subscribers and fears of postal violations. Investigators seek federal action as references to Juarez and racecourse manipulation surface.
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Dae Tox
Moetore
Ambrose and
van Orden
J. B. McAdams
McAdams
Inforuation
Railroad Hedt
Mc~ Agung
Rau
Murphy
San Francisco
Bax
Cornmon
Ecgast
Tin East
Liie Ranway Treight Department
Rail Goat Olives
Meddans
Cirenlal
Anay
McCarty's Fatal Ring Blow At Calgary Fight
Eyewitnesses describe the Calgary arena tragedy where Luther McCarty collapsed after a punch from Pelkey. Clergyman Rev Walker praised McCarty before the fatal blow and the crowd later dispersed as authorities probed the accident amid conflicting accounts.
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Bac
Magtead
Metarty
Tommy Burns
Calgary
Jay
Coom Pelky
Berhing Rannereiad
Milwauleries
Ate
Lie Avena
McCarty
Che Dior
Walker
Peivens
Seavlan
Mev
Luther Mecarty
Elev
Tommy Byrny
McCants
Roosevelts Testimony Stirring in City News Reel
The standard Pare notes varied regional items with Roosevelt testimony at ringside, politics and protests, plus major league results, city updates, and growing civic issues. Mentions mining, aviation plans, women’s groups, and upcoming funerals as community happenings unfold.
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Roosevelt
Yan
Ringside
McCarty Aller
Puud Silalion
Gervier
Dette
Winna
Sporting New Bily Ceuers
Lin
Puneral
Dan Daunte Anaronda New SA
Patie Vouyt
Dever
Hig
Butte
Wheel
M—Martel
L-Montanas
Phiy
i-Writ
Wright
Goliberg
Curtom
ad—Drofits
The
Stewart
Dogs Share Hardships From Scott Expedition Survivors
A photograph aboard the steamship Labitl at San Francisco shows Captain Scott expedition survivors Charles S. Sp tight and Frank Dehesam with two dogs that hauled supplies for the discoverers. They arrived May 15, the first party to set foot on American soil since Scott perished in the frozen wastes. Wright helped rescue Captain Beaty and his associates.
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Charles S. Sp Tight
Frank Dehesam
Scott
South Vale
Labitl
San Francisco
Cal
Tey
Live Ancarelle
Wright
Capaiy Beaty
Reclamation Service Reorganized By Lane
Washington May 28 Special Dispatch to the Stardayh reports a reorganization of the reclamation service as part of a government plan. The commission will include T. H. Newell George Marcon Merrnel and AJ P. Davis among others, with Lane not yet naming all charges. Frank as new commissioner in charge of operation said to have railroad experience. details await official announcement. The plan aims to centralize administration and align projects with new commissioning roles and streamlined duties.
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Washington
Eekerty
Reclamation Service
TF. H. Newell
Ehairoway George Marcon Mrenel
Caumilus Topey
AJ P. Davis
Woon
King of
King of Orescury Chief Enunset
French
Angiintenee
Tras
Seattle, Portland & Apokamy
Long Yrel
California
Sprvnes
Telary Lane
Ulars Ae Pegposeil Commels Torent sLrnolion
Te Redisti
Eeaerla
Seater Ukers
Te Bhp
Commigrasini
Moses
Walid
Sbesert
Bane Ain
Assaf Tries to Burn Dynamite in Court Testimony
Witnesses recount a dangerous attempt as the defendant Assaf tried to ignite a dynamite charge. The district attorney’s office described the peril and the chain of events, including the explosive being opened and later handled by a lawman during the incident.
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ASSAF
Borton
Maas
M. Weaned
Wooley Computuy
Sand Frederies Alloaux
Gileutory
Manlils Gomsphead
Lawrence
Foss Wants 10 Lay It All To Tariff Boston Maine
In Boston Massachusetts a report notes demands for tariff changes and wage increases affecting workers. The text mentions Governor Massin resisting the new labor and wage terms and the potential plant shutdown if conditions worsen.
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Foss
Boston
Pryde Park Mauser Iris Gilgeghi
Gav
Massin
Noted damages at Great Central railway depot report
A fragmented Nottingham Engh note describes three serious incidents at the Great Central railway depot with damage to a shed and related equipment. The fragment mentions Audnohed and Isa, with Mal as a possible bearer or source.
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Nottingham
Engh
Todey
Tn Great Centeil
Damaged Steel Bridge Report From March Update
A garbled March notice reports bridges damaged beyond repair near a pier and ferry area. The fragment mentions steel bridges wrecked and long repair delays with unclear locations and authorities.
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Beyong
Yellowstone Reaches High Water Mark Early
Special Dispatch reports Yellowstone hits a high water mark ahead of schedule as floods affect the region. Authorities say containment efforts are underway while communities assess damage and plan evacuation or shelter strategies.
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Yellowstone
Senator Cummins To Ask About Presence Of Lobby
Washington May 18 Senator Orin Cummins prepared to question officials on the presence of a lobbying group in Washington amid reports of organized activity surrounding a key nomination. The inquiry seeks to clarify the influence and location of the group during the second day of hearings.
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Senator Cummins
Warhington
Sethetor Orin
Peerioorathe Leidler
Temperate talk at trial of Colonel Roosevelt case
Readable fragments describe testimony and cross examination in a case involving Colonel Roosevelt. The defense seeks to introduce newspaper reports alleging liquor use to show good faith, while the prosecution questions admissibility amid a crowded courtroom scene with witnesses and judges.
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Roosevelt
Ierantay
Bevtraity Gesciinig
Rik
Jan
Airenigh
Coun
Storney
Roosevelt Wees
Nat Vontendictet
Attaraes Bellet
Reblen
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Rex and
Madame Anres'ten Hy Bytte Syvichus Ayo Tyt Osving Hxniehid Toound
Obiel Murphy
Iwe
Vox
Brida
Chicago
Cincinnati
Harry Welack
W. FP. Wiedele
St. Louis
Sam
Allie Switch
Buffalo
J. Ryan
Indianapalis
Tam
Wrale Olle Delwisl
Bronx
New York
Sweytes
Holm
Blue Little Birdie
David J. Welsh
Obie
Cousin Voss
Loarner
I C. Brown
Albemarle
Peter
McAchnne
Ainnos
Roweek
Saracz
Juarez
Nexlco
Singer
Rogen
Abra
Idsa
Josing
Copitinuad
Mpcarty
IL Scanlan Paschires Faial Figuy
Mr Warlleor
Rexull
Sminilius
Ulerkrmans
Might
Chergysman
Agin
Mr. Scanlan
Pelkey
Pelky
Carty
Roseven Amith
Wetarty
Coutrat
Wes
Pally
Ciia Biow
Mounted Police
Scanyan
Charles ‘Gs Wrikep
Frank Deberiwam
LANE
Port Tasfiton
Megistiey
Kilen
Harreson
Mineils
Stremins
Earl Ani Cormaint
Sumeien
Mivseili
Weston
Sity Uritie
Dolse
Joe Aim
Hanks
Utes
Rae Pete Emm
Hese
Mate
Beta Patent
Phe
Tee Coppore Perrine
Miasomla
Vanel
Damien Swasionts
Bos OU
Stowensyilley
Eestor Winager
Ward Petia
Trier
Gaydiaiey
Manyette
Tibet
Crete
Scotia
Threweteak
Tubinor
Resélon
Ube
Tonxeyel
Beavis
Enti
Skerian
Lease Veth
Actiadee
Chenes
William van
Newett
Wellan
Saul
Ponce
John Cy
Gil Chenlaer
MPL
Porersewett
Antiaener
Tigi
Gutawer Freearnia
John Calkon
Langton
Rormsevell
George Shirag
Isr Shele Mie
Newwett
Jace Ue
Roosgeest
Umony Af Claughlin
Trisin
Calonal Roose O'Laughlin
Volohel
Uns
Durling Yen
Ainiety
Leon
Uwe Heese
Wai Te Heaths
Michees Wierious
Cleveland
Rewevett
Partle
Sarcyou
Obaneilin
Colmel Roosevelt
Hmt Desistant
Cilavel
UMN
Bowius
Celene
Aucarnes
Gue
Eden
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