Court hears preliminary on theft case involving government aid
Evidence presented in a federal case points to a thief who stole 173 dollars from the subtreasury. Judge Fitzgerald presided as Benjamin Davis and Captain Porter of the Secret Service attended. The hearing outlined the prosecution’s reliance on jurisdiction and substantial nature of the charges as organized by the Assistant District Attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fithgerald
Ofunday
Otive Agency
Pccus
United States
Atate
Han Londay
Benjamin’ Davis
Capt
Porter
Secret Service
Hares
Biale
Fragmentary Dakota Raiders Report
Fragmented OCR text describes raids and arrests near Lowry with vague details. Mentions a general store and Dakota region. No clear names, dates, or outcomes to verify.
Tricky City Crash Report At Cottage Grove Track
A damaged clipping describes a fatal railroad accident near Eugene involving a Southern Pacific line at Cottage Grove. Four people died when a car derailment occurred on the tracks close to Behuuledevery area, with unclear local details and names omitted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene
Cottage Grove
Southern Pacific
Treasury Loot Mystery Stuns Nation in 1907 Case
Trace of a large federal theft emerges as Chicago authorities hail an arrest of Gao W Fitzgerald in a 179 000 treasury crime tied to the February 1907 heist. The case involved high denomination notes sealed for destruction and implicated government officials amid extensive controversy and Civil service upheaval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouths Salra
Ollongo
Treasury
United States
Chicago
Gao
W. Fitzgerald
Crite
Fitzgerald
Bokenweek
Fitegerald
Walsh- Inston
Congress
Boldenneck
Detain Mormon Converts Arrive From Europe at Boston
Immigration officers in Boston detained fifty four Mormon converts from Germany, Holland, and Scandinavia who arrived on the Steamship Republic. Of the 108 converts, all faced thorough examinations before departure. Among the detainees were Margaret and Katharine Roe of Liverpool, whose father requested their hold. Some detainees were housed at a hotel while officials review cases. deportation decisions await further inquiry by Immigration Commissioner Billing and a special board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billing
Special Board of Inquiry
Improving Bank Conditions Promote Treasury View of Recovery
Treasury officials see improving business conditions as shown by increased customs and internal revenue receipts and strong national bank results. Comparing July 15 1908 reports with 1907, specta holdings rose 147,395,217, surplus up 15,741,420, circulation up 61,714,500, deposits up 55,615,806, and total resources by 3,223,735,997 despite panic-era reductions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treasury
Train Hits Automobile In Los Angeles Crash
Six people were injured and one possibly fatally hurt when an inbound Los Angeles Pacific train struck a car at the Sixteenth Street and Western Avenue intersection in Los Angeles. The impact destroyed the automobile and sent six passengers flying in all directions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles Pacific
Sixteenth Street
Western Avenue
Los Angeles
Cal
Ito
Alleged Embezzler Caught in Philadelphia Cellar Fight
John Gaughan, sought for embezzling 900 dollars from the Merchants and Traders Bank in Buffalo, N Y, was arrested in Philadelphia after a struggle with police in a cellar where he had hidden for three days while nearly starving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Gaughan
Merchants' and Traders’ Bank
Buffalo
Philadelphia
New Chinese Monetary Plan Remains Unclear
A report from Shanghai notes a revised monetary plan allocating funds via the Marking Post. It states Viat Ching has decided to adopt the Japanese monetary system, though details are not fully explained.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shanghai
Fe 44
Viat Ching Hay
Glass Factory to Reopen in Alton with 3500 Jobs
Alton Glass plant to resume operations in ten days, announcing revival of the facility. The reopening, described as a major employment boost, follows a period of shutdowns and disruptions affecting the Alton area and its workers.
Forest Pires Rekindled in Montana Reserve
Forest fires have broken out anew in the Little Belt reserve of central Montana, destroying substantial timber. Local crews battle the blaze as authorities monitor spread and evacuations remain unsettled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Belt
Montana
Indison Coal Strike Ends with UMW Demand Victory
Indison coal strike ends as operators' association agrees to United Mine Workers District No. 11 demands. About 12,000 miners return to work on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indison
Aesocialon
United Mine Workers
District No. 11
Accident Felled Children by Arsenic Mistake in Groveport
Mrs Walter Starkey of Groveport Ohio mistakenly used arsenic instead of baking powder while preparing a purple compound for children, causing the deaths of her two young children in a tragic accidental poisoning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Starkey
Groveport
National Banks in Oklahoma Face Guaranty Dissent
Deputy Comptroller T. P. Kane cites that about 10 national banks in Oklahoma have not joined the state guaranty plan and many have Signaled withdrawal from the agreement. Of 57 banks notified to withdraw, 33 replied. 37 notified the state banking board of withdrawal and 2 moved to liquidation. Responses from 194 of 259 nonparticipants express no intent to join, with one newly chartered bank shifting to national status to dodge guaranty rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahom
Stimpeile
T. P. Rane
Priday
Oklahoma
Kane
Comptroller
State Banking Board
Soyan
Soldiers assault girl at Wyoming camp amid secrecy
At Camp Emmet Crawford near Larimle Wyoming soldiers alleged to have assaulted a young woman last Sunday. An artillery battery member led the attack as about thirty two men joined in. The officer was beaten and the woman left unconscious but later crawled to a house to report the crime. Twenty six men are under arrest and chained in camp prison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyoming
Emmet Crawford
Larimle
Wyo
Twenty-first Regiment
Lusitania Sets Transatlantic Speed Record Run
The Cunard liner Lusitania completed an Atlantic crossing in four days and fifteen hours, beating the prior record by nearly four hours. The ship docked off Daunte rock at 11:30 Sunday after a 9:30 p.m. arrival on Thursday, matching the lightship alongside at nine thirty. In separate news, forest fires threaten Kimberly and Southerland Manitoba, with Moyle and Ryan areas cited as active blaze sites endangering timber and communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cunard
Daunte Rock
Forest Srea
Kimberly
Man
Saya
Cranbrook
Southerland
Moyle
Ryan
Wants Troops Called Out In Alabama Strike
Deputies and miners bolster the Birmingham Aln strike field. Gov may be asked to call out infantry as disorders threaten serious violence. A plot was uncovered to blow up miners quarters and shoot deputies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Aln
Dutch Vene zuelan service halted by Royal Dutch West Indian Mailne
Ongoing tensions between the Netherlands and Venezuela widen daily. On Friday the Royal Dutch West Indian Mailne announced a temporary suspension of its Venezuelan service, signaling retaliatory steps in the dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Netherlands
Venezuela
Royal Dutch West Indian Malline
Woman killed by trap gun in chicken house
Mrs Katherine Christman of Eaton Ohio set a trap gun inside her chicken house to deter thieves. She forgot the device while fetching eggs and was killed when it discharged as she opened the door.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katehrine — Chriatman
Eaton, O
Bride Ends Life From Tower in Prussian Coastfall
A bride of a week to Professor Rudolph Spitzer of Sternberg Prussia leaped from the top of the Bismarck tower at Heringsdorf plunging about 1200 feet to the cliff base. She died in the fall as news of the tragedy spread along the German coast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rudolph Spitzer
Sternberg
Prusaln
Bismarck Tower
Heringsdorf
Prussia
Finakell Seeks Funds In Chicago Campaign Drive
Finakell and Governor Haskell of Oklahoma, treasurer of the Democratic National Committee, arrived in Chicago Friday to begin organizing a nationwide fundraising drive. The pair planned to mobilize supporters, meet local party leaders, and outline fundraising goals for the upcoming campaign cycle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Finakell
Gov
Haskell
Oklahoma
Democratic National Committee
Chieige
Fatal Auto Accident In Los Angeles Kills Chauffeur
A chauffeur named Joseph Bobbs died and two men and two women were seriously injured when an automobile overturned in Los Angeles California on Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Bobbs
Los Angeles
Cal
Failed Banke Piys Out and Bank Collapse Settled
The International Bank of Coulgite in Oxtn failed on May 21 with about 37000 dollars owed to depositors. The state banking board has nearly settled the affairs through the guaranty fund operation under state law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Banke Piys
International Bank of Coulgite, Oxtn
State Banking Board
Alate
Southern Pacific Stock Surges Past Par on Wall Street
Southern Pacific shares in New York rose sharply touching above par for the first time in history, then eased to around 98½ as traders weighed the day’s gains and general market mood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Pacific
Wall Street
New York
Despondent Chicago Man Slashes at Self After Love Rejection
A young Chicago man, Ryan, who traveled through the West and settled in Nevada, attempted suicide by taking Laudanum after learning his engagement to Miss Bristow was broken. Miss Bristow, daughter of a prominent family, had ended the engagement. Ryan, despondent and uneducated, is confined in the county jail ward under guard. His actions followed a visit to Ames with Miss Bristow and the discovery of a photo of his former sweetheart. Officials consider asylum placement and care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Suzelle White
Yorumy Ryan
Nevada
Far West
Ryan
Mias
Mabel Britson
Roland
Miss Bristow
Renaon
Ames
McColl
Whey
Iigane Commission
Board of Control
Oy Hy
Fire Envelopes Two Men at Prescott Well
A dangerous gas demonstration in Prescott went awry when a stranger lit a match dropped into the Gault elevator well. The flare caught, badly burning the stranger and bystander James Keever at the well mouth. The injured were placed aboard a passenger train and sent home after preliminary treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prescott
James Koever
Wells
Gault
Creston
Keever
Accidental gun discharge claims life of young farmer
A young farmer named Fingle Johnson, 22, near Rake, died after an accidental gun discharge while hunting. He drew the gun, it fired into his arm pit, and though he reached home with companions nearby, medical staff amputated the arm but he died during treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fingle Johnson
Rake
Young Johnson
Cattle Slaughtered After Tuberculosis Tests In Dubuque County
Twenty seven cattle from the Dubuque county home farm tested tubercular were sent to a Cedar Rapids packing house and slaughtered under Assistant State Veterinarian Parlett of Oelwein and Griths of Cedar Rapids. All were badly infected. Similar actions were recently taken by officials. Over 100 cattle from the state hospital at Independence were also slaughtered. Work will continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubuque
Cedar Tapids
Parlett
Oelwein
Grirths
Cedar Rapids
Independence
Fire Destroys Maple Witch Farm Barn West of Charlton
A blaze consumed sixty tons of hay and eight hundred bushels of oats at the Maple Witch farm near Charlton. A good horse and five mules perished, another horse badly burned, plus a buggy, three sets of harness and various agricultural implements. Loss estimated around $3,000. Also reported: Superintendent Wy H. A Whalen, formerly of the Chicago Northwestern at Boone, wed Mrs Count Whalen, widow of Dr Whalen. John Keiffer of Iowa City, 42, found dead in a boat with head and arms over the water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maple Witch Farm
Charlton
Hip
Boone
Wy H. A Whalen
Chicago
Northwestern
Dunsmuir
Cal
Count Whalen
Dr. Whalen
John Keiffer
Iowa City
Farmer Charged After Street Altercation and Barn Fire
A farmer named Giles was arrested at 10 30 after an altercation with Phil Radloft in the street near Marshalltown W 8 Gile. The same evening Giles barn burned prompting arson charges against Radloft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshalltown
Gile
Phil Radloft
Giles
Readable fragment hints at large turnout at Harrison county event
A fragmented report notes a Friday event at Old Beitlera Vente with a claimed attendance of 7 900 or more in Harrison county. Morning and afternoon addresses are mentioned by De Millman and Rev. Nye of Woodbine, with additional speakers listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beitlera Vente
Piente
Harrison County
de Millman
Mr. Nye
Woodbine
Beall Company Seeks Injunction In forcible Entry Suit
In district court A B Beall Enjolia Suit by a Connell Whur Compeny, bond of 1000, seeks temporary injunction restraining W A Maurer from proceeding with forcible entry detainer. Beall alleges $400 paid rent after a quit notice, and claims $4000 spent on theater improvements. The case centers on repairs, rent and occupancy of a theater in Sioux City region, with June 2007 damages sought. Judge N W Macy signed the order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.B. Beall
A Connell
A. T H. Neatl
Pany
Courk
W. A. Maurer
Panda
Italan
Wives of Morris Stein Arrested in Des Moines Case
Mrs Morris Stein and Mrs Reuben Ragan, described as wife and mother of Morris Stein of Des Moines, are under arrest on a charge of complicity in the double murder of Morris Stein and Hester Porter in Loudonville Ohio. Des Moines police sought warrants from Ohio authorities but delays and cross state requests hindered action. Ohio officials report warrants issued and copies mailed to Col Johnston, urging Des Moines to detain the women until return to Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stein
Des Moines
Morris Stein
Reuben Ragan
Loudonville
Nes Moines
Tel
Marsis Stein
Hester Porter
Cal.Jolngson
Fire on Pigeon Ranch at Spencer Kills 3,500 Birds
A fire at WI Revket's pigeon and chicken farm near Spencer Wednesday night burned 3,500 pigeons and nearly 1,000 chickens. Origin unknown, the ranch outside city limits. buckets were only means to fight the blaze. The coop complex housed most birds, which perished in the smoke and flames.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spencer
Becket
Cupid in Spectacular Street Wedding at Cedar Falls
Weil in Cedar Fully Stevettis Couple airchie Trott and Misa Nellie Call of Waterloo wed in a Cedar Falls street ceremony led by Rev. Ed ward Hildebran of United Brethren. The event closed Cedar Falls merchants jubilee drawing 3000 spectators and a 40 piece Cedar Falls concert band accompanied the wedding party arriving by ten automobiles. L. H. Kent presented $100 in gold to the bride and Bevans on behalf of Cedar Falls merchants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weil
Cedar
Airchie Trott
Misa Nellie Call
Waterloo
Cedar Falls
Edward Hildebran
United Brethren
Merchants
L. H. Kent
Bevans
Ida County Chanutaqua Opens With Packed Crowds
The first Ida county chan taqua drew big crowds with about 2,500 people at the opening day. Senator Burkett of Nebraska spoke Wednesday afternoon, followed by Frederick Ward in the evening. Thursday featured Prather Nagle in the afternoon and the Chicago Ladies' Orchestra in concert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida County
Innes
Senator Burkett
Nebraska
Frederick Ward
Prather Nagle
Chicago Ladies’ Orchestra
Aged San Walks Sixty Mules With Relatives Visit
James Sandy aged 78 arrives at Waterloo from Otago to visit relatives after a sixty mile journey. He traveled four days in three, averaging twenty miles a day. He walks for pleasure and attributes his vigor to the exercise and his unusual vitality for his years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Sandy
Waterloo
Otago
Sandy Ia
Eloping Couple Eludes Custody in Dubuque Run
An eloping couple from New Hampton traveled to Dubuque with a 9 month old babe Frances Thompson aged 36 the woman and Vincent Brune 27 both of New Hampton registered at a local hotel. A warrant was issued on the trail by the husband and the pair boarded a train to Chicago two hours later. Local tensions flared in Mason City between colored and white residents leading to a conference between Mayor McConlogue and a delegation of colored men to prevent the immigration of disreputable workers to the city. Reverend F M Sheldon of Trackeford Michigan has been extended a call to the First Congregational church in Dubuque to fill the pulpit left by Dr G L Cady of Dorchester Massachusetts. Saints to Meet at Council Bluffs report the annual camp meeting of the reorganized church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints will open in the southwestern townships at Council Bluffs on Saturday for about ten days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Thompson
New Hampton
Dubuque
Vincent Brune
Chicago
Mason City
McConlogue
Tleis
Fiery
F. M. Sheldon
First Congregational Church
Trnckeford
Duburne
G. L. Cady
Dorchester, Amyss, Re
Council Bhitts
Church of Jonas Christ of Latter Day Salute
Council
Land prices rise in Ida county as farmers sell farms
The report notes increasing land values with $200 per acre common in Ida county. A Grove farmer sold four acres to J Mackin of Odabolt for $130 per acre. A tragedy is also recorded as Ethel Zimmerman, a 10 year old girl, dies of lockjaw after a marina incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Ida County
Nichols
J. Mackintov
Odabolt
Ethel
Don
Zimmerman
Tan County
Lockjaw
Chicago Markets Report Reflects Slower Receipts and Steady Prices
The Chicago market summary notes improved demand for staples and steady prices as grain values rise with favorable crop conditions. Port receipts show 205,000 bushels this week, down from last year, while livestock arrivals total 1,200 head with higher deaths noted. Financial figures indicate lenders with obligations over $5,000 held steady versus the prior week, and overall market tone remains cautious amid gradual recovery signals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Londing
Tits Elite
Eouthy Menon
Agithouk
Bayer
Tran
Dan
Pailares Peportel
Kun
Trends in crops and failures across regions and Canada
The report notes large numbers of Ungers in leading northern and western centers and a shift in robbing distribution of Cul yd winter, with prospects for spring wheat and corn. southern markets show slower crop yields while Alabama coal strikes affect Birmingham oil. U.S. business failures for the week ending Aug 20 rise versus last year, with Canadian failures near prior period levels, reflecting broader economic turbulence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conservathams
Alabama
Birmingham
Radatreety
Prairie Market Prices on Cattle and Grains Report
Prices for cattle hogs sheep wheat corn oats rye and other commodities listed with varied district and delivery terms. Quotes include Denver Detroit Chicago and New York markets with values ranging from 4 to 100 dollars per head or per unit, noting shipments, grades, and container types where readable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Tauis
Susu
Ste
Detroit
New York
Unclear fragmentary text on protest action and responses
Fragmentary OCR text mentions protest action and official responses but clarity is low. Reads like disjointed notes with names, places, and dates largely unreadable. No coherent event or outcome can be established from the provided fragment.
Fragmentary historical notice on a theater and farm alliance
A fragmented OCR entry references Thor Se ay Mouttis and a Beery farm connected to a theater, described as a theater theatre in an old setting. It mentions a gentleman's agreement in New York and various names, with vague references to a union among components of an agricultural or cooperative effort and appointments in an organization linked to a Shabere Le.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thor
Beery Farm of
Theatereat
Khaw & Belanger
Witness Faces Question on Age Under Oath in Local Sale
In Dee Wwbta a buyer asks a witness, What is your age, prompting a reply about age under oath. The exchange hints at legal pressures and the sale context at a location on South Jefferson Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biuyser
Washington Hera
Fragmentary Rhyme Between Tenants Sparks Odd Apartment Rumor
In a Philadelphia apartment building a garbled cry about dental woes and a supposed upstairs disturbance circulates. Neighbors whisper of a source in the dentist's rooms below and speculate about a mysterious upstairs cause.
Allen's Foot-Base Powder for Foot Relief
Auk your dealer for Allen's Foot-Base powder to shake into shoes. Treats corns, bunions, swollen feet, cold toes, calluses and aching feet. Allen's Foot Base takes a new or old shoe into a better foot care routine. Sold by all druggists with simple pills and address in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen's
Allen
Insect Tragedy Described By Childrens Tale
A distorted text fragment depicts an illustrated insect nursery scene where a mother butterfly is described creating a cocoon, laying down shed skins, and dying as new offspring emerge. The narrative reads like a folklore or fable excerpt with symbolic imagery of metamorphosis and sacrifice.
Fragmented overheard exchange on alkali cure in domestic scene
A garbled dialogue shows a scene where a man urges drinking spirits to ease throat irritation while his wife expresses concern. The muttered lines mention an alkali chest and a pilek pet, indicating confusion and incomplete transcription.
Grape Nuts Helped a Woman After Years of Ills
A New York woman recounts years of nervous weakness and poor digestion. After adopting Grape Nuts she reports restored strength, improved appetite, and better heart health, with lasting relief from prior ailments. Her husband also uses the product and notes benefits.
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Pyoris Strong Am
SIN Dakota
Lowry
Zens
Webra Croker
Dubin
Sale
Nei
Behuuledevery
Germany
Trace Federal
Banks
Alton Glass Company
Alton
OWA State News
Cupid
Uajier
Uilernational
Werhaven
Hayling Salod
Palnting
Ganlly, National and Company
Birgesy Nikers
Ben
Trey
Ad Hudranty
Uo Avery
Fred
Avery
Nation Land Company
Lewe Broughai
Geri
South
Jefferson St
Eng
Prubatty
Butterhy
Counry
Maria
Jivin
Jay
N.Y
Juwitouia
Creek
Mich
Eid
Ville” In
Pega
Atin Co
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