Insurance Swindle Convicts Sentenced in Chicago Case
Dr Michael N Regent and Mrs Della Mahoney were convicted of conspiracy for swindling $2000 from Knights and Ladies of Security by fraudulent life insurance proofs. Accomplice James Brien jailed for $2000 fine. Regent and Mahoney face further charges while other details include substituted corpses and pending trials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights and Ladies of Security
Chicago
Michael N. Regent
Della Mahoney
Brentano
James Brien
Robert O'Grady
Regent
Mahoney
Cnergs
Sentances
International Packing Company Reports Severe Losses
The stockholders committee at the Chicago meeting announced liabilities fell by 201 658.07 and assets by 3888 144.11, adding 26 188.04 to the loss. Current assets total 587 711.35 with liquid assets 599 488.65. Shrinkage since November 1, 1899 amounts to 898 580.89 as operating capacity nears exhaustion. Losses include 9101 442 from the Sioux City plant and 142 554.05 from June 1 to November 22. Debenture bonds remain as collateral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International Packing Company
Chicago
Sioux City
Chocago
Bank Clerk Convicted in Embezzlement Case
William E Dunton formerly auditing clerk of Union National Bank was found guilty of embezzling 15500. Sentence not pronounced. Dunton, an intimate friend of George Forbes of First National Bank who died by suicide months earlier, faced a discrepancy in accounts blamed on Forbes and despondency over the shortage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willian Dunton
William E.dunton
Union National Bank
Dunton
George Forbes
First National Bank
Forbes
Grover Cleveland Firm Declines Political Honors
Ex president Grover Cleveland, visiting New Jersey, refuses any office or honors and declines a US Senate nomination by the Democratic minority. He reiterates he is out of politics despite admirers urging party caucus support. In Washington, Ways and Means members met again on war revenue tax cuts with no firm decision and possible increased cuts over initial 30 million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trenton
N. Jo
Grover Cleveland
United States
Cleveland
Washington
Ways and Means
Chaurer
Uae
Chord Peaeesdon
Bert Nees
Rasdine
Lotaeain
Nessa
Fred Sehr
Vibe Reise
Stud
Fedtanl
Dean Ders
Lanlys
Dane
Nesea
Newsie
Dirrensten
Caprice
Hans
Rewananed
Vanesa Cututaane
Tess
Redinohl
Ted Hite
Bey Eine
Vanessi
Edith Glee
Daienster
Tepe Beyer
Conner Takes Seat After Oath of Office
Representative-elect Con ner of the Tenth district was sworn in December 4. Texas objection over representation was withdrawn as a governor certificate dispute and a resignation issue were resolved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tenth
May Never Be Tried Hamilton Case Filed Silence Dread
Mrs Day, mother of murdered millionaire Leonard Day, fears publicity from trial and seeks to keep the case out of court. Frank Hamilton, a Cleveland newspaper man, is charged with the killing during a West States quarrel.
Kruger Abandons Berlin Visit After Imperial Rejection
Kruger plans to postpone his Berlin stop and go from Augsburg to Nolhind after Emperor William signals he cannot receive him. German press denounces Kruger's aims as seeking intervention in South Africa and criticizes guerrilla warfare and ignoring Germany's advice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Saye
Burlin
Kruger
Berlin
Wiliam
Boar
Aulogne
Nolhind
Cologne
South Africa
Germany
Krager
Smallpox at Winona Numbers Mount but No Deaths
Outbreak in Winona Minnesota reports more than 400 cases of smallpox with no fatalities. Health orders halt streetcar service near the infected district and close Washington and Kosemsko Schools, plus two steam laundries, causing public complaints while doctors assess the situation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winona
Minn
Board of Health
Bracken
State Board of Health
Silver Car Company
Jiberty Street
Washington and
Kosemsko
WOFSL
Bold Crime Stuns Burlington as Lawmakers Clash
Turmoil in Iowa politics after a disputed Fifty-seventh Congress election prompts Bailey of Texas to object delaying sworn-in members. A Burlington street hold-up ends with a fatal shooting. Linker and Lanter are killed, Anderson identified as gunman. Coroner calls for grand jury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valuter
Linker Owas
Wits
Puttersen
Wiles South
Dante
George Andersei
Hanesters
Anderson
Hanes
Tome
Supreme Court decision aimed at Titus amendment plan
Iowa City conference among Attorney General Realey Senator Titus and AG-elect Muilats outlines a plan to seek a swift Supreme Court opinion on the Titus amendment. They expect a district court ruling first, then swift transfer to the high court for prompt action. The aim is to settle whether the newly elected official can assume office on the first Monday in January 1902.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Py
Vonseene
Conner
Bailey
Couth
Railey
Peat Cane
al Tits
Amendmene Wael
Supreme Court
Realey
Titus
Muilats
Iowa City
Vn Sion
Hone
Remley
Mullan
Sioux City Saloon Strife Threatens City Policy Change
In Sioux City a major saloon conflict unfolds between the Anti Saloon League and liquor interests amid city and county administration stakes. The league demands strict Martin law enforcement or closed saloons. owners explore clubs to dodge prosecution, risking revenue losses for the city. A separate hardware fire incident adds to a day of turmoil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Signy City
Anti-Saloon League
Ant Saloon League
Cliba
Particular
Chaotic report cites multiple violent incidents and political turmoil
Fragmentary article details shootings, stabbings, and a revolver failure during family quarrel. Mentions trustees confronting a president candidate and an opera house opening. Reports describe a damaged page and scattered names, places, and events across Davenport, Burlington, and local institutions with unclear chronology.
Convention vote tallies corrected showing opposition to state constitution
A miscount in official returns revealed errors in the convention vote totals. The corrected figures show 355 more votes against the convention and 18 1 85 in favor, with four additional adjustments across two counties.
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Shere
Low
Hendy Lewis
Hoon
Taan
Executive Council
Tuan
Man Burned in Car Crash Near Gladbrook
Iowa man Peter Peters perished in a car fire beside the Chicago and North Western track at Gladbrook while en route to North Dakota. His horse and house goods were lost with the blaze, and neighbors found the charred remains in the wreckage.
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Hinbife
North Paskota
Peter Peters
Chiease and
Northwestern
Gladbrook
South
Dalata
Hembeeh
Sox Ted
Waterhead
Pt Rm
Racing Pageant Untangled in a Turbulent Stable Court
The tale centers on Nessa and Vanessa in a crowded scene at a horse show with rivalries, whispered bets, and social tensions. Spectators and judges watch as equestrian prowess clashes with romantic entanglements among riders and decision makers.
Fragmented OCR Narrates Unclear Word Origins and Events
A highly garbled OCR text references etymology of words, stage events, and various names, with scattered mentions of places, dates, and people. The readable portions hint at linguistic notes and unrelated notes about theaters, publications, and locations, but clarity is limited.
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Aurelia
Aurelia, Iowa
Ghigagg Insurance
LERS
California
Siosun
Cub
Southern Pacific
Suisun
Volleran
Northwestern Road
Wark
Lebanon
Debian Valley
Larkana
Hewitt
Michugun National Guard
Hamilton
Ohio
Grace Hobinson
Libby, Munt
Hobinson
Ue Oltleighs
Amercan Kootena Mining and Milling Company
Libby
Pulace
Montana
Crown
London
Court of Appeals
Attorney General
Jewish Colonization Association
Baron Hirsch de Vereuth
Kansas City Northwestern
New York
Missour Pacific Railway
Kansas City Northwestern Railroad
Eri
Palice
Manila
Cieef
Polee
Jatin W. Campbell
St. H
Abe
Bates
Chulee Creamory
Ange
Louis Gatto
Celotta
Carrie
Detroit
Abe We
Erie
Joe
Tyre
Priine
York
Bettesy
Fen
Tee
Rye
Park
Paul Kruger
Burlington
News OF the Week
Dondver
Congress
Olahn
Patally Burrae Hornik
M Hornick
An Wo Kingsworth
Elise
Bugise
Aosthange
Colo
Ibis Atate
Pliterag
Solin
Lin
Hoth
Bauer
Len Mollem
Marten Bower
Woodworks
Tedeena
Qrebstecton Ad Waoulwaths
Oink
Pomeroy
Libbeal
Piercuire
Viste
Wai
Howe
Grivnelt
Geore
Une
Yates
Hustand
Vincent Dory Arbon
Hindo
Dude
Baylestaasy
Ae Dawer
Davenport
Chaigeyes Sui Fendi Company
Ce En Wet Kile
Ser Serinelss Vaya
Boder
Ures
Ona Wa Opera Hira
Ona Wa Opera Haus Hoo
Hart
Uilly
Charles Pinney
Wioutty
Miaverate
Robert West
Dem
West
Autye
Jans
Able
Stahl
Shauy
Wanie Jantie
Bert Tadboey
Siam
Ambon
Frank Barrett
Comien
Pepi Knovkenl
Doe
Phas Wis Bowie
Ube
Weatemie der Midis
Tonys
Oman
Areyeen
Pete
Anata
Lersedt
Beding
Wace
Ivatoway
Tna
Wong
Feoone
Cate
Lee Sand
Nichols
Fender
Mars
Medarnad
Ee Crone
Syed
Peter
Ted
Ted Iboodt
Seth
Wesese
Tibet
Dewtog
Shapttin
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