Shipping pauses are to be stopped
Interstate Commerce Commission begins inquiry into railroads privilege of shipping raw commodities to mills and reshipping after milling. Public hearings will gather data to prevent abuse by shippers and railroads through substitution of higher grade goods. Other hearings likely nationwide due to the broad impact on grain wool coal sugar and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, Jan
Interstate Comperce Commission
Privleges Avcardiad
van Mahyy
Lamphere Confession Questioned Amid Gunness Case Doubts
In Laporte Indiana prosecutors and witnesses challenge a St Louis confession story tied to Ray Lamphere and Mrs. Gunness. They dispute key claims including Jennie Olson’s death timing and the burial facts, asserting parts of the confession are unproven while confirming some details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olson
Laporte
Ind
Ray Lavarphere
St. Louis
Guiness
Lamphere
Roth Progeen¢orsmith
Worden
Smith
Dea( Sebel) Cartier
Eochureb
Wesleyan University
Mount Pleasant
Lauiphere
Care
Lainphere
Mrs. Gapiess
Laanphere
Jennie Oso
Gonmess
Ganmphere
Gunness
Osen
Jennie Olson
Thomas Peter Lien
Lampiere
Dr. Schell
Saith
Alt
My Name Is Mike Turkey Sues Joe Chicken
In Pittsburg area a man calling himself Mike Turkey rushed into Magistrate Mansfield's court accusing Joe Chicken of smashing a door during training of a fighting cockerel. The magistrate ordered Chicken to pay the court costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Mike Turkey
Giana
W. D. Mansfield
Amckeesport
Chicken
Mansfield
Joe Chicken
Indictments Against Two Bank Officials in Hot Springs
The grand jury investigating the defunct Citizens' State Bank of Edgement charges bank president James A. Stewart and cashier C. A. Grippen with falsifying records and receiving deposits after the bank became insolvent. Grippen has returned to banking in Titan Way.
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Hot Springs
S. D
Citizens’ State Bank of
Edgement
James A. Stewart
Rughier
C. A. Grippen
Grippen
Titan Wya
Population estimate from a medieval-like scroll
A garbled notice cites an estimate of Earth’s population around 1.6 million and implies a comparison with other groups. The fragmentary text references a group called the donggsdi and mentions mainland fiefs and comports but lacks clear names or dates.
Fragmentary gossip notes on marriage choices and hints
A garbled passage reports on romance and marriage choices with mentions of hints about attentions and a preferred partner. It notes a supposed hint of jealousy and the phrase Nat Worn 102, then states she married the other fellow.
Warriner Sentenced to Six Years in Prison
Charles I. Warriner, former treasurer of the Four railroad, confessed to embezzling about 640000 and is now serving six years in a Columbus penitentiary. He denied shielding a higher official as the case drew to a close. The court ordered his transport back to Cincinnati for related matters involving Missette Stewart Ford and a Chicago attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Farm
OL Fisher
H Toman
Court House
M J Shea
Wixon Bros
LJ Button Elevator Co
Buboltz
Thos Patton
Venoskey
E Weise Lumber Co
Weart & Lysaght
Weenoskey
Industrial Publishing Co
Aurelia Sentinel
P Goldie
J M Starr
Chas Graves
Andrew Johnson
Banister Bros
R Charlton
M Starr
Geo Wilson
John Reinert
Rock
Chris Pederson
New State Telephone Co
Blair
S Conley
Matt Parrott & Sons
M Welch Co
Polladovis Ce
Lee
J R Neil
Times Publishing Co
Fidlar & Chambers
P Paine
Martland
Colby & Helin
Brockway & Main
Stephenson
Leeds Bros
Schultz
A S Perry
Jas Gracey
Little
Dan Phelan
W Hobbs
W Groff
Bedava
E H Whitehead
E Hook
McConnell & Sleezer
Clara Johnson
J S Layton
City of Cherokee
Cherokee Cas Co
John Bunn
GM Dieterich
Leew
Thos Meehan
Lewis Porter
Diem
Henry Wendt
Chris Fassler
Columbus
Charles IL Warriner
Fie Four
Cingionadi
Warriper
New York Latin American Colony Learns of Leader’s Death
A fragmented report notes the Latin American colony in New York learning of the death of a prominent leader, identified as di Puerty Junta, Santo De Tinga, and Geet Werenshio, signaling a long tenure and a brief guard presence for the republic’s president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Republic
Giardar
Tintiplesh Mo Jad. Bas Muais. Bet Tre Phe
A garbled item reports a fatal incident with a weapon involving an individual named Paine. The text mentions a “gun” and a lethal act. details are illegible, but the event appears to be a death connected to a shooting. No clear location, date, or responsible parties are readable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wan
Paine
Pittsburg and Detroit React with Fear Over Ball Fades
A distressed account describes great excitement and public anxiety in Pittsburg and Detroit as a mysterious ball fade unsettles residents. The text hints at widespread unrest and concern about the aftermath and whose fault it may be.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Detroit
Notariwty
Grovells Criticizes Knox Over City Leader Elect
A fragmented passage shows Grovells questioning Knox and a council election. The remarks imply dissatisfaction with Grovells if he becomes mayor, highlighting tension in a dead town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knox -Phat
Corgner
Senate Defeat for Dailey Primary Bill Shocks Legislature
In Springfield the Senate rejected the Dailey plurality primary measure. Roll call shows 21 ayes 20 present but not voting, short of the 26 needed. Senator Dailey switched his vote to nay, with reconsideration planned for next Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Dan
Senate
John Dailey
Noiece
Mr. Valley
Yous
Andrus
Furton
Ettelson
Funk
Glackin
Hansiloon
Flay
Drearn
Helm
Henson
Thurburgh
Jones
Juul
Gandee
McKenzie
Magny
Olsen
Potter
Schmitt
Stuward
Nuns
Dailey
Hearne
Bailey
Dalley
Can Offlee
Conference in Chicago to oppose new corporation tax
In Chicago on March 14, La Verne Wo Noses presided over a meeting of leaders from business manufacturing and commercial groups. The gathering aimed to plan strategies to challenge the publicity base of the new corporation tax and to mobilize Congress and public sentiment for repeal. A widespread campaign across Western firms is under way.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Jam
la Verne Wo Noses
tWinugis Manufufacturers’ Association
Wee
Congress
Hillsdale Men Propose New Chair of Embalming
In Hillsdale Michigan two committees convened to discuss creating a university related chair in embalming science. The group includes W H Sawer from the medical committee and C I Singer, along with W D Farley of Battle Creek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan University
Hillsdale
Mich
W. H. Sawer
Chagsrman
Board of Regents
Singer
State Association
Thirity
W. D. Farley
Battle Creek
National
Puneral Directors’ Association
Wo Ehich
University of Michoun
United States
Japan and Russia Near Agreement on Neutral Rail Plan
Tokyo reports indicate Japan and Russia may have a full accord on the Minnchuarian railways proposed by the United States. Opinion in newspapers is mixed with signs of softening opposition to Secretary Knox's plan amid sentiment and practical concerns. Ex-Banker Sentenced, Paroled in Hannibal Missouri. R T Chari, former cashier, admitted embezzling six million dollars and received a three year sentence with parole pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokyo
Jun
Japan
Russia
Knox
Amnl
Hannibal
Jam Thei
R. T. Chari
Oushwood Dane
Apo
Penftten
Wis
Master of Patience in odd town tale
A garbled fragment presents Estelle pleased with a boy named Wills and a weary reference to a telephone number and accessions. The text mixes dialogue with unclear phrases and lacks coherent events or identifiable proper nouns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estelle
Farewell Criggerson Seen In Morning Picture Detail
fragmentary item notes Criggerson farewell scenes and a reference to him at the head of Columbia on his last dollar. The read includes puzzled dialogue about his passing or departure and a morning depiction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Criggerson
Columbia
FACES MILK FAMINE TIE-UP OF ROADS COMPLETE
Snow ten feet deep in places and tracks buried. Trains fast in Michigan drifts. Chicago suffers. Passengers stalled in snow for hours. Milk and coal shipments halted as blockades paralyze the city. High water and ice jams threaten St. Louis shipping with boats sunk and vessels adrift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
St. Louis
Chicago
Smith
Ole Dairy
Wayne
Wisconsin
Chicago & Northwestern Railroad
Ac 4A
Barrington
Poplar Grove
Cheerty
Detroit
Mieh
Jan
Grand Rapids
Mississippi River
Harmon Will Run Again for Ohio Governor
Gov Judson Harmon of Ohio states he will not consider the presidency until after the fall election. Letter to a friend in Mobile, Alabama, indicates he plans to seek reelection. In Bridgeport, Colorado, Lewis of the United Mine Workers accuses fraud in electing officers and backs William Green in the dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Mobile
Ala
Jan. B
Judson Harmon
Olto
Harniao
Fife
Bridgeport, CO
Lewis
United Mite Workers of America
Joy William Green
Unclear OCR Fragment Reports a Body Found Near Nepaune Mine
An OCR fragment describes the discovery of a body near the Nepaune mine, mentioning Os cite Matthia and a sudden run. Details are fragmented and context is limited to the discovery occurring about a month earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miedn
Matthia
President Goes Pound and Reint Protected Degins
The report notes a political action involving the president, with emphasis on protection and funding measures. Details are unclear due to OCR errors but indicate government financial decisions and security considerations affecting policy.
Fragmented note on a quarrel with Gertride
A damaged fragment shows Mrs Hreetor scolding Gertride over imagined misdeeds. The text includes garbled phrases about chewing, warnings, and fault finding, suggesting an informal domestic quarrel with no clear resolution.
Ousted Forester Pinchot Addresses Conservation
Former Forest Service chief Gifford Pinchot, removed from his post, declares his commitment to conservation and government by popular will. He condemns efforts that hinder conservation and vows to oppose moves threatening the movement and its aims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waoeblington
Jiu
Ukr
Gifford Pinechot
Forest Service
Welcbe
Hac
Pinchot
RARE COINS IN BIBLE FUND NEARS COMPLETION
A donation to the American Bible Society endowment reaches 5600,000 with coins aged up to 600 years gathered by a farmer in Carroll County. The donor has collected the pieces over six decades, bringing the fund to within a few thousand dollars of completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
American Bible Society
Carroll County
Tittle
Thaw Health Update and Miscellaneous News Fragments
Scattered notes report that Thaw shows better health after a recent scare in New York. Other items reference land for San Pedro fortifications, government actions, and upcoming meetings with a focus on regional developments and political appointments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Jim. Fa
Larry Ko
Tmsane Ae Mattenchain
Kell
Up to the Barber
A quick exchange in a hotel barbershop where a patron requests a half hour's comfort before catching a train. The scene centers on travel urgency and casual banter between patron and barber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hotel Harbor
Air
Kam
Puck
Mutual. Poet-When Finished That Youn Wis Completely Exhausted
Fragmentary text shows a dialogue style with implied sympathy. The speaker addresses an old man and references exhaustion after reading. No clear event, person, or place emerges to form a concrete news item.
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Burton Winn
John R Neil
Goodyear, Marshall Pub. Co
Charles Hamilton
Ray Adsit
George Wilson
F R Wilson
H L Loft
E Arena Loft
Kate R Logan
J W Stevens
J B Heymer
Walter P McCulla
John Knox
J A Rapp
R Molyneux
Chas Martin
Earl Hunter
J Smyth
GS Deleplane
Chas Banister
W Pelton
Aiicka Cee E Tia Saad
Frank Molyneux
R J Smyth
A C Smith
Rudolph Geiger
Siple
B McFeeters
Nuffziger
Cobb Bros
F H Fuller
Board of Supervisors
Akers
F Lueder
Cherokee Gas Co
Farr & Surles
Swanson & Betsworth
Cherokee & Meriden Telephone Co
RJ Smyth
F Kidder
A Layton
HH Lucas
James Draper
Isenberger
W Isenberger
I McQuin
Afton
P Shedd
Cherokee
Mulvaney
CI Draper
Willow
E Blanch
Pitcher
Ge Ables
Zoma Coombs
Pitcher Township
Henry Steineke
Ole Paulson
da Clark
Willow Township
Ceee
John Corrington
T Zimmerman
Frank Small
C.c.e
John H. White
Rock Township
Edor
Liberty Township
Afton Township
Diamond Township
Grand Meadow Township
JW Stevens
McCulla
Thos
Mechan
P McCulla
E Courtright
OM Covell
Clarence Perrin
Loyal Hoon
John A Clark
J Hermah Hahn
E Jenness
Morris Foust
HH Toman
Bridge Fund
Thomas Meehan
Rigby
Abe Stiner
Soldiers’ Relief Commission
T Rigby
McQuin
Fale Ar al Athtalde
Institute Fund
Hoh Seerly
Kate R
Masaraial
Interstate Commission
Vians
Railroads
Vo Nj v. A
Ray Lampheres
Michael “Turkey
McKeesport, Pa
Joseph Chicken
South Dakota
Donggsdi
Warriner
Santo Gormingo
Aether Beatun
Him
Thomas
Harmon
Forester
Hindsan
Mattsawan
San Pedro
Los Angeles
Gab
Oltadmatt Acres
Furthee
San Pedro Larder
Commission
Minnespehs
Soret
Veelbert
Gathoof Daitfele
Noy Ops
Ant
Alene Mita
Comventiga
Seetiodiat Becgae
Catia
Cohn Thien
Pmbpp
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