European Master Thief Arrested in New York
New York reports Juan Andreoni alias Giovanni Cavalero, famed European safe cracker, was arrested. He seized 80,000 francs and Marseilles bonds from Marius Manati in Marseilles, then traveled to the United States posing as a Spanish artist and later a stockbroker before Bankers exposed the scheme. Manati arrived with rightful documents to reclaim the bonds.
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New York
Juan Andreoni
Atias
Juan Daodati
Giovanni Cavalero
Europe
Marius Malnati
Marseilles
France
Giovanni Cagalero
Maunat
Cavalera
Marius Maalnat
Cavalero
Romance and arrest after Frenchman’s grief prompts clash
A muddled incident ends with Mulnut accused of planning an assault on Cavalero after McConnell, moved by a Frenchman’s sorrow, urged quick action. Cavalero is held for examination while Malnati is released as authorities sort the case before Justice Wogan.
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cee _ AyreConnell
McConnell
Mulnud
Cavalero
Frenchiman
Justice Wogan
Malnati
Muluut
Franco Siamese ultimatum unfolds in Bangkok telegrams
The Siamese minister refuses an extension for a reply to Franos ultimatum. Franco may enforce demands. French forces under Villers reopen fire at Khong and capture Forts Doudua Dongo and Donnan, leaving Khong town. About 800 Siamese killed and 200 wounded. Bangkok awaits Lord Dufferin report as Britain responds.
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Ter
Franco
Blum
Pavie
Bangkok
Saigon
Stungtreng
Villers
Khong
Doudua
Dongo
Donnan
Donsom
Great Beltatu
Lord Rosebery
Lord Dufferin
Bungling Execution at Auburn Prison Shocks City
In Auburn New York a condemned murderer W G Taylor was strapped to the electric chair after a botched initial shock failed to kill him. The current was restored after delays and machinery adjustments and Taylor, a negro, reportedly resisted as the chair burned and he broke the chair when the current finally burned through.
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New York
Auburn
N. Y
W. G. Taylor
Taylor
Territorial Wool Growers Association Formed in Utah
East Lake City Utah special reports Utah wool growers organized the Territorial Wool growers Association to store and ship the entire Utah wool clip next year. The group plans to bypass eastern buyers as prices tumble from 17 cents last year to about 40 cents.
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East Lake City
Utah
Woolgrowers of
Territorial Woolgrowers' Association
Striking Miners Jubilant Amid Desertions in Kansas
Reports say striking miners in Vietsburg and Wolf City, Kaw, celebrate deserters from Alabama. Deserters claim coercion and threats. A mass eviction of about one hundred miners from Litchfield homes is planned, with unrest and a large meeting boosting confidence in success.
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Vietsburg
Kaw
London special airs on Siamese stance and British intervention
Bangkok correspondent notes prompt blockade enforcement has convinced Siam to concede remaining discord with France quickly. Denver special reports a meeting to aid over 8,000 destitute. Oslo fire hits business district. Chicago page includes scattered, garbled notes and ads from city.
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London
Bangkok
the Limey
Great Britain
Paris
Blen
France
Denver
Duyiso
Counterfeit Gold Passed In Omaha By Smooth Robbers
A rash of counterfeit five dollar gold pieces circulated in Omaha within ten days. Detectives traced the ring to a national gang with suspected headquarters in a lake city of the East, possibly Cleveland. Two well-dressed men worked Omaha operations, aided by purchases to pass the coins through. Secret Service agents pursue the pair as similar schemes were seen in Chicago and may span multiple cities.
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Omaha
Onna
Bpederat Thielty
Rang
Pi Bols
Cleveland
Ohio
Busness House
Heo
Secret Service
Careh
Chicago
Powder House Explosion Shakes Huntington Area
A Huntington Indiana dispatch reports a powder house east of the city containing 250 pounds of dynamite and 600 of powder exploded, killing two men and seriously wounding one. The blast ruined brick buildings nearby and caused wide tremors, with locals including Syarnt the pucksmith noted among the victims.
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Huntington
Ind
Syarnt
Pucksmith
Extra
Cumberland
Telegraph
State Grog Shops Open Under Tillman Liquor Law
Excitement in South Carolina over Gov Tillman's state liquor system as a large Columbia government bar opens hours daily, selling whisky gin and other liquors. The statewide measure allows sale only in state dispensaries or by state appointees, provoking strong opposition from liquor dealers.
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Columbia
D. C
Main Street
Railroad Commission
Weighky
Tillman
Prohibition Enforcement Sparks Charleston Dispute
In Columbia the dispensaries struggle financially amid court actions as the Supreme Court weighs legality. A brewing test case arrives as saloons operate quietly. The first arrest under the new law targets Italian Vin cent Chico for selling beer, with spies, photographers, and a tense scene at the police court as crowds react and bail requests surge. More liquor dealers are later seized in ongoing seizures.
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Ip Rensary
Columbia
Supreme Court
Vincent Chico
Charleston
Garret
Coar
Chico
The Sherman Law Act Provisions on Silver Purchase
The document details congressional directives for Treasury actions to buy silver bullion totaling up to 4.5 million ounces monthly, issue Treasury notes, redeemable on demand, and maintain parity between gold and silver. It outlines redemption, circulation, reserve treatment, and minting rules affecting silver dollars and seigniorage, with implementation steps and oversight.
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Secretary of the Treasury
Treasury
United States
United Tates
Ber Ahadi
Bill Newby Guilty In Pension Fraud Trial At Springfield
The government proved Bill Newby is actually Rickety Dan Benton, a man who claimed to be Newby to obtain a pension. Benton was indicted for personating Newby to secure government funds, with testimony detailing his years of wandering and misidentity, while defense witnesses argued Newby’s true identity. Public sentiment split as the verdict was delivered amid broader local notices and unrelated items.
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Springfield
Ill
Bill Newby
Dan" Benton
United States
Bill” Newby
Dan” Benton
Benton
Newby
Andersonville
Crazy Jack
Tennessee Penitentiary
Bill
Dan Benton
Twe Bey Pattinla
Andy Wooten
Lydia
Sia
Rib
Jana
William Cohoon
Fortieth Regiment
Shiloh
Sabin
Phe
Wan
Wyira Boantay
Momises
Mivdiviie
Rabi
Olive Helds
Maxira Jott
John Williamson
Jefferson County
Hawkeye
Des Moines
William Bryant
First Presbyterian Church
Marshalltown
Detroit
Mich
Sisters of Charity
Dubuque
Mount St. Fiji
Thanil Trin
Christian Church
Bedford
Charles F. Jones
Council Bluffs
Artst
Pension Alive
Marysville
Dennis F. Jones
D. P. Jones
Missouri
Iishewspaper
Wreus
National Bank Notes Redemption Account Provisions
The act provides that balances with the Treasury be covered into a miscellaneous redemption fund for deposits redeeming circulating notes of national banks. The Treasurer to redeem such notes from general cash and the Comptroller must certify destruction before reimbursements. An appropriation creates the national bank notes redemption account. The act excludes deposits under the 1874 act and sets a 90 day effective date.
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United States
Secretary of the ‘Treasury
Big State Iowa News Bits and Local Calamities
A ragged digest notes Iowa items: Muscatine gains a new bridge and railroad retrenchment, Clinton mill accident, Aurora homicide, Postville poison death, Iowa City fall and wartime veteran, Waterloo state official stance, Iowa banking panic impact, Jefferson County crop promise, and Des Moines Pompeian loans. Also mentions marches, theater, and a Galveston style trip.
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New Bridge
Muscatine
Clinton Mill
Boiler blast at Hawarden flouring mill injures engineer
A boiler exploded early in Hawarden at Kenny and Newgard’s flouring mill, tearing the west end of the building. Engineer Frank Chapman was thrown three rods from the engine-room door, disfigured but alive with a leg injury. Wixon remained unhurt as wreckage filled the mill. $3,000 repair cost looms with minimal insurance. city waterworks suffered and a portable engine will be installed to prevent future danger.
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W. H. A. Brown
W. J. Young & Co
Clinton
Mat
Iowa River
Marshalltown
Larry Butter and Cheese Company
Fair Grounds
Iowa City
Northwestern
Boone
Iowa
Onte
Council Bluffs
Martin
W. Knepler
John Casey
Colorado
Dubuque
Wisconsin
Omaha
Tiffany
New York
Christian Buck
J. O. Peterson
Alta
Kenny & Newgard
Hawarden
Frank Chapman
Chapman
William Wixon
Van
Wonderful Growth of Publicly Appreciated Enterprise
Rapid expansion marks a business founded on merit with substantial evidence of public appreciation. A newspaper advertisement highlights the firm’s notable growth and community impact during its rapid extension.
Frantic Milwaukee Docks Empty as Steamers Leave Chicago
Frantic crowds in Milwaukee left behind over 1,000 passengers with return tickets as excursion boats Christopher Columbus City of Milwaukee City of Toledo and Arthur Orr departed for Chicago. Vessel crews feared overcrowding and risk to life as the ships loosed their moorings and sailed away.
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Milwaukee
Christopher Columbus
City of Milwaukee
City of Toledo
Arthur Orr
Chicago
Andy Jaghuson
Davie
Johnson
Child dies in Creston fire from matches mishap
A four year old girl died in Creston after striking matches and igniting her clothing while her mother was away. A servant heard screams and found the dress ablaze and the child severely burned.
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T Leee
William S. Berlton
Creston
Unlucky Thirteen and the Perilous Round Table Seat
The legend traces thirteen at King Arthur's round table to the traitor Judas and a perilous seat. Merlin arranged twelve apostles with Christ’s followers and left the thirteenth for betrayal. A Saracen knight allegedly vanished when seated, so no knight ever sat there again.
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Arthur
Round Table
Merlin
Jesus Christ
Judas
Stum
Knights of the Round Table
Drowned Victims Report in Miscible Current Events
Notes recount several drownings including HUDOLPH HEINS 22 in Mississippi and Chark Ligur 30 at Fort Custer Montana. Mrs Puan Owen 72 dies at home Indiana. Elsie Clemons spouse of Ligur died in St Louis. Carnegie plants at Pittsburg close temporarily. Toledo directory lists 144000 population. Lurie Lesuis 16 dies after arsenic overdose to avoid punishment.
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Hudolph Heins
Mississippi
Puan Owen
Indiana
Lincolnville
Ind
Ligur
Chark
Clark
Baltimore
Fort Custer
Mont
Elsie Clemons
St. Louis
Toledo
Arnegie Rod
Ugil
Rat Wills
Pittsburg
Beegal
Wrigley
Lurie Lesuis
Seymour
Tnd
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Kickapoo Indian Medicine Co
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Altoona
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Drake University
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Gulik
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