Small Estate of Brayton Shows Meager Valuation
The document records a small estate valued at about 1000 dollars with bequests to a housekeeper, widow Cornelia Allison, and several nieces and nephews. A hospital in Dubuque receives 1608 while C. Ay Dubuque is left 2000. After the death of Mrs Brayton the estate is divided, three fifths going to the children of his dead brother.
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Vall
iBrayton
Cornelia Alilson
Major
James
Aiso
Hospital
Dubuque
C. Ay
Brayton
Birmingham Residents Appeal Governor over Martial Law
Citizens of Birmingham Alabama urge Governor to declare martial law in the mining district to disarm factions. A militia incident near Blockton ends with three men hurt. Arrests of black individuals reported in Centerville.
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Ingham Chtizens
Birmingham
Ala
Anoth
Blockton
Centerville
Death in Auto Wreck Near Plainesville
Three men died in a Monday auto wreck near Plainesville Ohio. Mary Rowden 66 Beckwith 43 and Fred Bevinisn were killed as their vehicle collided with a freight train at a crossing. Officials reported the crash occurred around the Plainesville area and are investigating the cause.
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Pilnes
Ville
aMary Rowden
Explosion at Rolling Mill Wrecks City and Kills Ten
A severe blast at a rolling mill near kk Pa injures and kills workers. Glass shatters across nearby buildings as residents recover and officials assess damages. The incident disrupts local mills and transport while outlining unemployment impacts for 20 000 men and 1 000 others seeking work.
Deneen Leads In Illinois Primary Returns For Governor
Early returns show Deneen with 182,509 votes and Yates 120,426 for the Republican governor nomination, giving Deneen an 11,354 lead. Hopkins leads Foss for the Senate 127,822 to 89,709 with eight eight counties reporting, while Deneen leads Yates for governor and the Democratic slate solidifies with Stringer endorsed for senator and Stevenson nominated for governor.
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Eptete
Tiinels
Deneen
Yates
Haw
Hopkins
Foss
Manson Tigas
O'Alouk
Chicago
Conk
Gonnitor
Hoopking
Fuss
Masat
Revernor
Lawrence J. Stringer
Adlai E. Stevenson
Automobile Plunge Kills Four Near Sylvania Ohio
On Mitchan road west of Sylvania Ohio an automobile plunged down a steep embankment. Charles W Fohiman a Cleveland merchant tailor and Father George Fahey pastor of St Columbkills Cleveland were killed instantly. Mrs Charles W Pohlman Florence Pohlman and F C Dietzel escaped injury.
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Mitchan Road
Sylvania
Charles W. Fohiman
Cleveland
George Fahey
St. Columbkill’s
Charles W. Pohlman
Florence
F.C. Dietzel
Nuge Elane
Pohlman
Wis Encinghal
Bearded Chimney Collapse Buries Workers in Szegedein
A thunder storm in Szegedein, Austria, damaged many homes. A newly built tall chimney toppled onto a hemp factory under construction, trapping ten workers. So far seven dead and thirteen wounded removed. a woman died trying to reach her son amid the rubble.
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Szegedein
Austria
Trosees Tfint for Negra in Salem County
Armed officers under Sheriff Allen search Salem and adjoining counties for a negro described as etila Lawrence, a week-year-old daughter of Oscar Lawrence, a farmer in Washington Township.
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Allen
Salem
N. J
Eteila Lawrence
Oscar Lawrence
Washington
Socialist candidate fails in Bloomington ruckus at poll site
Joseph Faudis, socialist candidate for Congress, attempted to shout Prosecuting Attorney William Bach of Bloomington on Friday. The incident stemmed from a bitter newspaper controversy and ended without success.
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Mulcdlolin
Joseph Faudis
Congrees
William Bach
Bloomington
Thaw Bankruptcy Petition Filed in U S Court
Harry Thaw filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition in the U S court. Attorney Charles Morchinger of New York represents Thaw of Pittsburgh Pa. Thaw, confined in Dunkirk New York, lists assets of 1250000.88 and liabilities of 453140.43. Receiver Roger O’Meara, a Pittsburgh detective, was appointed. John Newell and James W Platt act as securities for O’Meara with 200000. The petition seeks a receiver to prevent dissipation of Thaw’s property amid numerous claims, including lawyers and doctors.
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United States
Chartes
Morchinger
New York
Harry KK
Thin
Tittsburg
Dintehess County
Roger Oy Menra
Pittsburg
Thaw Tantry
John Newell
James W. Platt
O'Meara
Bivon
Public Home Scandal Faces Grand Jury Probe
Grand Jury at Wedmond Virginia denounces city authorities and the Richmond maternity home scandal. Nurse Ethel Gaylord, new mother three weeks ago, stands trial for allegedly poisoning a baby with corrosive sub limary and chloroform. The report criticizes the home’s leadership, medical staff, and city council while detailing a flawed contract to hire a laundress and widespread incompetence among staff.
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Wedmond
Mra
Ethel Gaylord
Ialty
Richmond
Council
Rome
Mindy
Business Upturn Amid Mixed City Trade Figures
Reports to Don's Review indicate overall gains in major U S cities with total exchanges at 2 211 979 000 down 5 3 percent from a year ago. Philadelphia Pittsburg Baltimore New Orleans Minneapolis and San Francisco show declines while St Louis and Kansas City post gains. Wright direction improves slowly as midsummer dullness weighs on trade and bank clearings, though August activity remains above earlier year levels.
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Don
United States
Philadelphia
Pittsburg
Baltimore
New Orleans
Minneapolis
San Francisco
St. Louis
Kansas City
Wright
Two Men Die at Brooklyn Orphanage Yard Accident
Two workers Ni Vi Roche and John McLaughlin were crushed under a heavy cement drain in the yard of St Johns Orphan Asylum in Brooklyn. Charles Timony died en route to a hospital, and Thomas Roche died on the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John’s Orphan Asylum
Brooklyn
Ni Vi
Thomas Roche
John McLaughlin
Charles Timony
Train wreck near Union Station kills fireman Olver Fete
A Texas express on the Southern Pace railroad left the track several miles from Union Station after departing New Orleans for Houston. Fireman Olver Fete of Algiers, Louisiana, was killed and several others were injured in the wreck Saturday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Express
Southern Pace Railroad
Union Station
New Orleans
Houston
Olver Fete
Algiers
Explosions at Albany Auto Gat Plant Kill Three
A series of explosions at the Auto Gat company plant in Albany, N Y, killed John Malone and William Fort and severely injured John B Harris, the plant manager. The facility was wrecked and the cause is under investigation. Separately Watertown authorities announced a 16 cent per turn rise in newspaper prices to $2.38.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John B. Harris
Auto Gat Company
Albany
John Malone
William Fort
Gat
Watertown
N.Y
International Panel Co
Chicago Population Declines In Early City Directory
Chicago shows a population figure of 2 485 106 in the 1308 directory issued Monday. The document notes a year over year drop of 58 000 residents.
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Chicago
Constantine residents respond to string of quakes and fear
Alarm spreads in Constantine as a sequence of earthquakes rattles the city. Residents seek safety while authorities urge calm and report no major damage or injuries at this time.
Maiden Moonshiner Fouts Fights U S Officers
Miss Mery Fouts a.k.a. the maiden moonshiner led a pitched clash with United States officers near Bargeant Kentucky. After NRA shots were fired Deputy U S Marshal Day was seriously wounded and the officers were routed from their camp.
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Mery Fouts
United States
Bargeant
Fred
United States Marsh
Missening Woman Released In Gould Divorce Conspiracy Case
Miss Julia Fleming of New York, charged with conspiring to manufacture evidence for a divorce suit against Frank J. Gould, is released on a $2,000 bail after a stall in the case.
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Missening
Stall
Julia Fleming
New York
Frank J. Gould
Pittsburg and Lake Erie Packet Line Goes to Receiver
Due to drought and low water on the river the Pittsburg and Lake Erie packet line of Scranton Pa has entered receivership. The once large steam boat operator on the Qite river could not profitably run vessels and ceased operations.
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Pittsburg
Clacine Pail Packet New
Scranton
Rivur
Ingolvend
Priday
Fatal wreck derails passenger train in Arkansas
A passenger train No. 200 derailed near Imboden, Arkansas early Friday. Engineer Cooper and Fireman Booker, both of Memphis, and an unnamed man among the victims.
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Arkansas
Hear Imboden
Ark
Cooper
Booker
Memphis
Rain Benefits Crops Across Missouri and Kansas
Soaking rains covered western Missouri and eastern and southern Kansas on Friday boosting crop prospects. Local farmers reported improved soil moisture and potential yield gains as fields begin to respond to recent precipitation.
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Alissouri
Kansas
Shah of Persia Seizes Jewels as War Fund Noted
A Teheran dispatch reports the Persian shah has obtained 260000 dollars from a bank to finance an expedition against a rival force. He has pledged the crown jewels as security and the money is to be used for the campaign.
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Teheran
Shah of Persia
Na Truswlin Bank
Agasnat ‘Ahidz
Prominent Temperance Advocate Elizabeth Stewart Dies at 82
Mrs Elizabeth Stewart longtime temperance activist known across the county died at her Hicksville home age 82. She was often called Mother Stewart for her charitable work and public service. Burial plans were not listed in the fragment.
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Stewart Dewd
Elizabeth MW. Stewart
Drother Stewart
Hicksville
Unclear: Man’s Love Trial Ties Polk County Farm Case
A misread OCR story recounts a local resident long linked to Skunk Bottom near Polk County and a court fight over property. It mentions a 23 year old missing person and a complex tale of love, elopement, and legal actions with mentions of Wilbie and a move toward Minneapolis.
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Polk
Newburn
Wilbie
Elise
AM Neapolis
Strauser
Podies
Polk City
Accidental Rifle Discharge Wounds Kirkwood Mallory
A glancing bullet from a rifle discharged by a boy while cleaning it wounded Kirkwood Mallory, son of Mr and Mrs B L Mallory of Iowa City. The accident occurred during a camping outing with companions. The bullet struck a post and glanced into Mallory’s leg.
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Kirkwood Mulnyy
Cne
A.mallory
Mallory
Iowa
Paris
Mehls Season Sees Rising Injuries and One Fatality
A Mehls area report notes increasing injuries this season with many serious incidents daily. One fatality has been recorded nearby, that of Mr Hess who was killed after falling from a load a few weeks ago.
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Mehls
Dyersville
Mr. Hess
Largest Wheat Yield Reported in Worth County This Season
A nine acre field on the L Dwelle farm produced 300 bushels of wheat this week, equating to 33 2 3 bushels per acre. The grain is of fine quality and priced at $2 per bushel, signaling a strong land yield for the year.
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Worth County
L. Dwelle
Wits
Uhua
Narrow Escape at Factory Elevator Shaft
Glenn Blenchard and Clarence Guy, printers, fell three stories into a freight elevator shaft at the Boune Blank Book company plant but were saved from serious injury by a quick action of an employer who propped an outside cage and slowed the elevator. Town student shot in accidental death near town. 14 year old Mrs. WLS Smith dies in Whigtenville near Chicago.
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Glenn Blenchard
Clarence Guy
Boune Blank Beok Company
Amaanie Facturing
Mbt
Hordigtoy
Go Yaipoker
Wls. Smith
Whigtenville
Vik
Chicago
Mixed Iowa notices and incidents in Ida County area
A collage of local items reports a serious riding accident near Mas City injuring Jay Watts, a forgery suspect in Omaha, a barn fire at Bratt farm near Moron City, a Marshalltown runaway injuring two brothers, and a murder case tied to Water Jush. Also notes Ida County Old Settlers event, a boy killed by a horse, and a prisoner threatening self harm.
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Jay Watts
Mas Clty
Toth Verse Ad
Beverly
Atuk
Nedenes
Panners War on Spikes in Rural Utretean County
Fragmentary report describes a disturbance among farmers in Utretean county with violence and damage after a confrontation. Names and exact details are unclear but indicate a clash affecting a local party in Mason City vicinity.
Angry Woman Scene at Christmas Riot Described
A chaotic Christmas scene unfolds with Mrs Christmas and Mrs Rush at center in a tense standoff. Jealous spouses confrontations erupt as crowds watch in Greene where a temporary fire forces evacuation at a portable photograph apartment block.
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Nore
Christa
Christmnan
Tush
Greene
Rush
Othero
Iis
Mra
Shy
Mackey Heads Elks Convention Choice for Dubuque
Mackey of Muscatine elected president over Thomas C. Hino of Des Moines as Dubuque chosen to host the next Elks convention. Other officers named include Lingd R. Maxwell first vice president and A. W. Brown second vice president. Davenport won mileage prize. Des Moines second for mileage. Crawford and Marshalltown tied for highest member participation.
Freeney Returns After Olympian Trials Controversy
Charles Freeney, former pole vault standout, returns from London after the Olympics. He alleges English officials fixed trials to favor their athletes and criticizes the secrecy of the process. Freeney vaults for Cherry ettele in Chicago and says he is glad to return to America.
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Freeney
Charles Freeney
Hag
London
Chicago
England
America
Muscatine Votes Extend Day as Saloon Petition Falls Short
The Muscatine measure to extend the saloon banday failed to gain support after 1 825 of 2 057 names were counted. The petitioning group showed a large drop in verification with 119 nonresponse and 23 gun-resident withdrawals, prompting the decision to retain the current day.
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Judelag
Regent
Muscathoe
Kipersisore
Tesrian
Tew Enforcement League
Satoens Were Obserted To, and After An Exammination But 200 Names Stoen
Gio Ata
Death of Walter Drumm After High Voltage Wire Incident
A 12 year old boy, Walter Drumm of Stowe City, died when he touched an energized electric wire extending from a light pole to the street. Two companions witnessed the accident as 2,600 volts passed through his body, killing him instantly. The tragedy occurred during a swinging activity in the area.
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Laughling
Petion
Walter Drumm
Wiliam II, Drumm
Stowe City
War on liquor sellers debated by city leaders
Mayor J W McCons Joga of Moxon City faces a booze problem as officials seek remedies. Dr W W Carlton of the Methodist Church proposes harsh penalties for druggists selling heroin, suggesting 100 days on the rock pile.
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J. WL. McCons Joga
Moxon City
W. W. Carlton
Methodiat Church
Storm at Creston Tops Local News with Damage and Robbery
A severe wind and lightning storm struck Creston Thursday morning causing two tent structures to collapse and shatter the Franklin School tower. A farm worker named Fred Meyers was crushed in a dairy shed collapse but survived. Tramps injured residents and assaulted a local man, with bandits also targeting a case of theft and robbery reported in the episode.
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Creston
Ehantawak Gesunds
Luhning
Belt
New Franklin School
Fred. Meyers
Idin Grove
Euight
Heber Prising
Wille
Fragmented OCR item about halted event in 1900s era
An unclear OCR fragment mentions a halted meeting or event and names such as Meteh Bittaige and Greta, with references to Lowa and Shapetay. The text is garbled and lacks a coherent narrative or identifiable facts.
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Feopante
Greta Ota
Chartex City Blaze At Palmier House Barn
A large fire at the Palmier House barn in Chartex City destroyed property and caused significant losses. Authorities reported the incident resulted in substantial damage and ongoing investigations into its cause.
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Palmier
Chartex City
Trade and Industry Show Mixed Early Postwar Recovery
The yearlong report notes firmer activity in metals and lumber, rising factory output, and improved mortgage permits, with higher grain and livestock activity yet still uneven overall. Demand strengthens for iron steel lumber and related goods while wholesale and retail absorption improves at midyear.
New York Trade and Industry Report Outlook Aims for Modest Rise
New York trade and industrial report shows little change with a general tendency toward moderate improvement. Openings for tall jobbing trade in August draw buyers, while factories operate mainly on orders. Steel and tin industries report larger orders though activity remains cautious. U S weekly business failures rise to 203, with Canada at 32 for the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Trady
United States
Hradstreet
Market Prices for Livestock and Grains Across Cities
The report lists cattle hogs sheep and grain prices in Chicago, Indianapolis, Detroit and New York. Cattle range from $3 to $150 per hundredweight with varied shipper terms, hogs around $3 to $7.20, and wheat corn and rye quoted with assorted No. 2 grades and futures.
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Chicago
Detroit
Sto
New York
New York Department of Agriculture Orders Orchard Culling
The New York Department of Agriculture orders orchard culling to control pests. If owners refuse, the department will remove trees and assess costs. Virginia Harned, noted actress and wife of TE UH Sather, has begun divorce proceedings in Nevada in November on grounds of incompatibility.
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New York
Blate Department of Agricultire
Tira
Harned
Bivorce Sothern
Virginia Harned
TE. UH. Sather
Seta
Lak
Novada
Death Takeo Up Senator W. B. Allison
A scrambled OCR inspired portrait of Senator William B. Allison highlights a lengthy political career in Iowa. It notes his early life, education, Congressional service, and influence on monetary policy and treasury discussions, with references to key events and eras shaping his record.
Georgia Lawmaker Seeks State Protection Over Harassing Letters
Representative Clonn in Georgia, defending a marriage contract overturned on appearances, asks state protection as he faces threatening letters from women. The case centers on alleged intimidation and possible remedies offered by the legislature.
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Aller
Lawmatk
Clonn
Georgia
Culebra Canal Work Attonished by Progress Report
Washington office notes the Culebra canal outturn shows 47,000,000 cable yards excavated while China area workers have reached 15,145,420 yards. Canal management reorganized to assign regional blocks with fixed work charges. Separately, New York plans a 1000 foot tower atop Mills Building Broad Street pending owner decision. A patient at Manhattan Eye Ear and Throat Hospital suffers from a rare libidnous condition with immobilizing symptoms when upright.
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Washington
Vanna Canal Commiston
Blz
Chin
Chaleman Goethalstas
Clef Hay
Afl Chnsen
ha Metro+ politan haliding
New York
Mills
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