Arkansas Train Robbery Tracks Westward Thief Raid
Bandits held up the Choctaw, Oklahoma and Gulf passenger train near Bridge Junction Arkansas, blowing open express safes with nitroglycerin and escaping with a haul reported over eight thousand dollars. Porter Sidney Drew was shot and hospitalized. Express Messenger Meader was wounded but continued. Passengers were not molested as robbers fled into the timber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank W. Haskell
Wells, Fargo Express Company
Watt
Memphis
Bridge Junction
Ark
Tron Mountain
Messenger
Attr
Ur Charres
Sidney Drew
Greman
Dhig Lime
Johnson
Bible Secret Forgery Lawsuit Involving Nesbitt
A Chicago area suit alleges Abram Nesbitt assistant at Second National Bank ofikesbaree Pa, forged a judgment note found in a family bible after a long dispute over 84 600, with George P. Richards’s widow as indorsee. Separately, Charles A Schwab funds a new $30 000 building for Sr Aloysius Academy at Cresson PA as he follows Carnegie’s example. Also notes Utah church stake reorganization under Pres Snow, and a French 5 000 000 yen rail project from Seoul to Wiba amid overtones of bank finance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abram Nesbitt
Second National Bank of ”Ikesbaree
George P. Richards
Tts
Carnegie
Charles A. Schwab
Carnegie Seal Company
Pittsburg
Andrew Carnegie
Schwab
Sr. Aloysius Academy
Cresson
Utah
Summit Stake
Coalville
Park Guy
Salt Lake City
Snow
Elster
Moses WW. Taylor
W. W. Chutt
Seoul
Korea
Tragedy Near LeMars Ends in Jessen Death
Sunday in Washington Township Plymouth County Iowa a quarrel at the Howe farm led to John Jessen being shot and killed. Henry Steffen and William Beaver are in custody with Peter Peterson charged as accessory. Steffen surrendered to the sheriff admitting the killing after a confrontation over the drunken husband his wife and children claim Jessen abused them.
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Tohn Jerson
Bretton
LieMars
Washington Township
Plymouth Couny
Iowa
LeMars
Ona Wan
Nes
Paymonth
John Osser
Killet
Henry Steffen
Willam Beaver
Peter Peterson Ware
Steffen
Weaver
Peter Peterson
Jessen
F.e Mars
Beaver
Steen
Peterson
Stefan
Jensen
Train Robbery on Express Near Bridge Junction Arkansas
Three masked bandits halted the last express of the Choctaw Oklahoma and Gulf Railroad at a lonely crossing near Bridge Junction Arkansas around midnight. The train left Memphis with many passengers and heavy freight. An express messenger and porter were injured resisting the robbers. The bandits dynamited the express car and escaped with a large haul. A negro sorter was shot and reported in critical condition. Bandits were tracked toward Subbert convict camp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chochamn, Oklahoma and Gulf Railroad
Memphis
Tenn
Bridge Junetion
Ark
Wells-Farge Espreas, Company
Ho West
Woolbourds
Subbert
STILL CORN KING Philipps Controls Market Influence
The Chicago based trader George H. Philips reemerged as market influence as May corn rose 2 cents. Philips claimed control of over 3,000,000 bushels in store for May delivery and supported rising prices with liberal shipments east. Traders debated whether bears could force delivery or if Philips would settle at his price, amid uncertain car availability and May delivery risk.
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Phillips
George H. Philips
Chicago
Satunday
Queen Wilhelmina Fumes Over Prince Henry Debts
Special dispatches from Maris report trouble at the Hetloo castle over Prince Henry debts. He pledged one third of obligations to Derlin and Frankfort before marriage, but money has not arrived. Creditors form a syndicate to negotiate his power on the Amsterdam bourse. Queen Wilhelmina is said to be very angry.
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Vilhelmina
Jans
Lids Mon
Prince Consort
Amsterdam
Wilhelmins
Union Pacific seeks $100 million capital increase
Kansas charter board reviewed a historic proposal from A I Williams general attorney for Union Pacific Railroad to raise capital from 10 million to 110 million dollars. The move funds interests from large spring deals including the Crocker interests purchase in the Southern Pacific and bolsters Union Pacific control of the line. The filing was examined by state authorities amid major market activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Pacific
State Charter Board of Kansas
Wien Pacife Railroad Company
Crocker
Innocent Verdict For Ripley in Goebel Suspect Case
The jury acquitted Ripley on charges tied to the Goebel assassination near Frankfort. Two jurors initially voted not guilty while ten backed guilty before a second ballot produced acquittal. The trial, led by Captain Garnaut Ripley, featured a Democratic jury and addressed the Goebel conspiracy claims.
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Kensucky Abary
Ciebel Canapiracor
Eaga Af
Garnaut Riplay
Wildstar Goulal
Frankfort
Ryconderal
Ater Leing
Niy
Rip Jey
Goebel
Triad
Ripley
Gas Explosion Kills Six at Weee Virginia Hotel
Six persons die in a gas explosion that destroyed the Commercial Hotel at St. Mary's West Virginia on Monday night. Names given include Samuel Cunningham of Naxford and Jatin George of Hitler PA among the deceased. Fire reported to have originated from a gas blast with several occupants escaping.
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Virginia
St. Mary's
W.va
Samuel Cunningham
Naxford
Jatin George
Hitler
Harry Robinson
Coming
Ohio
Duh Slater
Stater
Tregs
Free Quarters for Veterans to House 37000 in Cleveland
Grand Army of the Republic in Cleveland announces free quarters will be provided for 27000 veterans at the encampment from September 2 onward. Col James Hayr invites applications at the earliest date and promises excellent care for applicants. Other items note a Denver jail cyanide incident, a diamond robbery case, a senator’s illness bill, and various international and local news briefs.
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Cleveland
James Hayr
Grand Army Standing Committee
Ohio
Monext
Lour
Jie
Grand Army
Joseph A. Laennalt
Denver
Colo
Imaennelt
J. K Barr
Bessie Modoe
Nes
Fiers Betis
Market Quotations From Chicago Grain and Live Stock Prices
The market report lists prices for hogs, sheep, wheat, corn, rye, butter and eggs with bid and ask ranges. It notes No 2 red and No 2 white wheat futures, along with Chicago Cincinnati Detroit Milwaukee levels and variant figures for hogs and cattle, reflecting daily commodity trading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Cincinnati
Detroit-Gattte
AK Co
Reno Os EL
Herron Trial Toyed By Congregationalists Over Conduct
Word from Grinnell indicates Prof Geo D Herron faces a Congregational Assocation inquiry not for heresy but for immoral conduct. Reports claim possible removal from church membership. supporters say charges misrepresented and action should not brand him a martyr.
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Geo. D Herron
New York
Herron
Capel
Fa Grinnell
Dferron
Ruy. EM. Vittiar
Grama Congregational Church
Une Armiell Congregational
Wilton
Amukbre
Merron
Elured
Wentworth
Erron
Merran
Algona
Northwestern Iowa teachers meet in Sheldon session
The Northwestern Iowa Teachers Association held a three day session in Sheldon April 18 19 and 20. Attendance was large with many state and local education leaders including State Superintendent Barrett present. Roundtables for city superintendents high school primary and county groups filled the afternoons and a strong evening program featured remarks by N Spencer A B Warner and W M Barandshew. Officers for five years were elected in several sections and discussion covered topics across the district.
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Northwestern Jawa Teachers' Association
Sheldon
Barrett
Northwest
Northwestern Lawa Teachers’ Association
Sig
Unuttun
N.spencer
Algona
A.B. Warner
Missouri Valley
W.M. Baarndshew
Anes
EK. S. Freenein
We IL Clark
Nock Valley
Geaded
A. H. Bigelow
LeMars
Matt
Prelates Gather for Pontifical Ceremonies at Dubuque
A large Catholic ceremony in Dubuque featured Cardinal Gibbons and Archbishop Keane leading a pontifical high mass at St Raphael Cathedral. Bishops archbishops and priests attended, with investiture of Archbishop Keane and a subsequent banquet at Hotel Julien.
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Rt. Tay
Monne Marintiy
Dubuque
Princus Anitigh
St Raphael
Fia
Cardinal Gibbons
Naat
Kane
St. Louis
Gunn
Cedar Rapids
McTaughtin
Cintens
O'Connor
Currelt
Komme
Toomey
de. Carroll
St. Joseph's College
Archibiyhop Neany
Hotel Jutien
Archbishyy Keane
Leo Nih
Universal Church
Spalding of
Voor
Cinglunati
Catholic University of
Thomas J. County
Washington
St. Tey
O'Gurmay
Sioux Falls
Dangerous Competition in Iowa Egg Trade
Iowa butter and egg dealers fight the intrusion of two large meat packing firms into the egg business. Packers set up depots in Des Moines and other cities, arranging special car loads that stop at shared stations. Wholesale egg dealers claim price suppression by packers lifting market prices by two cents per dozen. Representatives of eastern lines refused cooperation from the wholesalers.
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Iowa
Dig Pakers
Dex Moines
Aestern Wits
Boy Nearly Famished After Four Days in Train Car
A Weyedr-old boy imprisoned in a train car for four days without food or water was found near Northwestern yards at Council Bluffs. He was unconscious on rescue, having hidden in the car during play in Pullen. The train doors were jammed. the engine’s movement attracted attention and led to his release.
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Patlinan
Wits
Council Hlutis
Young Wigner
Pullen
Counce
Unclear historical note on regional events and figures
Fragmented OCR text outlines a sweeping, jumbled account mentioning various places, groups, and events with numerous misspellings. It references rivers, valleys, and towns, along with mentions of roads, property, and dates, but lacks coherent structure or identifiable individuals.
Fragmented OCR history fragment from Texas water event
An unreadable OCR fragment references a water theme, locations in Texas, dates, and various names, but the scattered text lacks coherent facts. It mentions a cave, a cave site at Os Heir Gotton, and possible dates or events without clear context or outcomes.
Fragmented World War Militia Muster Notes and Roil Call
A garbled extract recalls a militia regiment and a chaotic rear rank section. An adjutant challenges a misreading while detectives review test results, with terse exchanges about ranks and preparations, all amid an unclear wartime scene.
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Interstate Investment Company
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Missouri Pacific Railway
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Connei Moms High School
Richard Organ
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Des Moines
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S. T. Jones
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Security
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Boston
Mass
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Sweden
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