Fatal shooting in Topeka liquor raid described
The Topeka raid on a wholesale liquor store led to a fatal shooting of J. W. Adams during clashes with a crowd armed with rifles and bats. Police and bystanders exchanged fire as the crowd smashed beer and forced entry, with Adams reported wounded twice and taken to Riverside Hospital. Police arrested Dr. Drewe Mitchell and Rev. Emerson, while Adams said he was shot by a police officer though he claimed no identity.
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W.adams
Opeka
Kan
Curtis
Polios
Citizensi
J. W.adams
Ito
Riverside Hospital
Drewe R.mitchall
Ney
E.w.emerson
Emerson
Ilo
Dr. Mitchell
Thraa
Dawley
Boyles
Coauers
Adams
West Curtis Street
Gurlis Place
Bayles
Dir
Mitchell
Frank Hamilton Sentenced for Man Slaughter
Frank I. Hamilton, convicted of first degree manslaughter in Minneapolis, was sentenced by Judge Brooks to seven years at hard labor in Stillwater state prison. He hoped for five years but accepted the longer term with little emotion. Women in the courtroom cried as the sentence was read and Hamilton was remanded to the sheriff. Petitions for his pardon were already circulating.
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Minneapolis
Frank I. Hamilton
Brooks
Stillwater
Hamilton
Petuons
Americans in Pekin See Conger Departure as Clear Sign
In Pekin, Americans believe Lt Monday morning Mr Conger handed the office of the United States minister to W W Rockit signaling an end to negotiations with Chinese plenipotentiaries. They anticipate a six months vacation in the United States as the arrangement confirms that matters have been practically settled.
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Pekin
Conger
United States
W. W. Rockit
Conarr
Ihe Begu- Mativis
No Extra Session Expected After Calhoun Amendment Succeeds
A Washington report states the Calan amendment to the army appropriation bills pleases the president and congressional adoption would avoid an extra session. Also noted are several fatal accidents including Michael Reilly struck by a train in Denver and a roof collapse at Gibraltar injuring seven. A large fire in Atlanta destroys much of the Wholesale district, with $500000 losses and $450000 insured.
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Washington
Congress
Atlanta
Kidnaper hunt centers on Bellevue Island stronghold
A Kansas City Times report cites Omaha police and Sarpy County officials chasing Pat Crowe the Cudahy kidnapper near Bellevue Island. Pinkerton agents and Sheriff’s deputies probe a guarded house where Crowe and five armed companions are said to be sheltered, with Bellevue Island described as the impenetrable hideout. The alert follows prior tips about Crowe’s location and the Vic McCarty era stronghold.
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Deaby 1
Bellevue Island
Kansas City Times
Omaha
Pat.Crowe
Bellevue
Jlionsa
Hddie Cudahy
Sarpy
Bellayne
Sarpy County
Qudahy
South Omaha
Grove
Pinkerton
Avery
Aborikht
Donahue
Tsat Crowe
Len
Vic McCarty
Socialist rally speech by Mother Jones in New York
Mother Jones addressed 6 000 socialists at Grand Central Palace in New York praising socialism and calling for public ownership of production distribution and exchange. She condemned Wall Street robbers and demanded factory inspectors be jailed for allowing child labor abuses. She urged continued agitation to abolish the capitalist system.
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Saya
Mother Jones
Grant
Pennsylvania
New York
Grand Central Palace
Frienda
Comenies
Wall Stroat
Bullet in Heart Shocks Chicago as Mob Suspected
Salvatore Ciovanni, a leading Chicago figure and member of several secret societies, was found dead with a bullet in the heart on Tarand Avenue late Thursday. Police believe Mafia involvement drives the killing and, five hours later, raided a Milton Avenue house arresting nine Italians. Authorities consider a carefully staged plot by a secret Italian society, possibly to prevent testifying in a New York murder trial. Pockets yielded items suggesting a summons for the crime.
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Chicago
Salvatore Ciovanni
Tarand Avenue
Milton Avenue
Mafia
Vavanni
Unier Anders
Wieraum
New York
Taft Named Civil Governor of Philippine Islands
Reports from the Philippine Commission indicate civil government soon. Judge Taft expected as first civil governor with Gen. Chaffee to head military forces to maintain order. No immediate military changes anticipated, and Taft’s appointment hinges on coalition approval. Also notes Cuba Independence Day celebrations and a fatal runaway injury to Dr. L. E. Potter of St. Joseph Missouri.
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Philippine Commission
Cuba
Havana
Gen
Woot
L.E. Potter
St. Joseph
Market Quotations From Major U.S. Markets
A garbled market report lists Chicago, Indiana, St. Louis, Cincinnati, Detroit, Milwaukee and other centers. Prices for cattle hogs sheep wheat corn oats rye butter eggs and potatoes are shown with ranges and grade notes. The text reflects varied quotes and grain terms in a snapshot of commodity trading.
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Chicago
Prine
St. Louis
Ste. Detroit
Mies
Whatoe Shipping
Serata Aus Hogs
Elndea
New York
Ereninery
Murderer in Burlington jail slits throat before verdict
A prisoner identified as George Anderson slit his throat from ear to ear in his Burlington jail cell ten minutes before a jury verdict found him guilty of killing J W Jola tor of Cedar Rapids and wounding Mrs. Dinter on Thanksgiving night. Police seized him with the revolver in hand as he returned to his cell. he died before assistance could arrive.
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George Anderson
Burlington
Feu
J. W. Jola+tor
Cuttar Rapids
Linter
Lurlington
Linelar
Whinost Setae
Dinter
Milles
Tils Gand
Aly P
Rendy
Anderson
Way of the Transgressor Chet Rowe Works on Mexican Railway
A letter from Chet Rowe, former Poweshiek County treasurer, says he is working as a conductor on the Mexico Cuernavaca and Cajillo Railway earning $100 monthly. He explains extradition disputes and says Mexico released him after prison for bringing stolen money into the country. He details hard high altitude work hauling trains over rugged mountains.
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Chet Rowe
Mexico
Powesbiek County
Abe
United States
Belem
Rowe
Woodmen must pay $1,000 in initiation injury case
A Clinton jury awarded Joseph Burke $1,009 damages against Modern Woodmen of America for injuries from an initiation ceremony. He alleged being dragged by a rope and subjected to harsh treatment causing knee injury and prolonged recovery. Defendants Beeby Dolan and Dines escaped liability on a technicality.
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Clinton
Woodmen of
Charles Beeby
Martin Dolan
Michael Dines
Navillty
Burke
Divorced Persons Barred by Cedar Rapids Clergymen
The Cedar Rapids Ministerial Union adopted a resolution barring ceremonies for divorced individuals except when the party is deemed the innocent victim of a scripturally dissolved marriage. They vow to verify facts before performing nuptials. Also noted are legal actions and local church disputes involving Archbishop Keane, a German faction, and unsettled claims over funds and parish arrangements.
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Cedar Dapids
Cedar Rapids
Scriptust
Aly
Keane
Webster City
Jennessy
Hennersy
Bern
State School Budget Defended by Barrett Amid Charges
State Superintendent Barrett defends his printing expenses for school use, arguing authority rests with the public instruction office and criticism is unfounded. Other items note a murder probe in Callender, aWebster City council dispute, indictments invalidated in Ottumwa, and various Iowa civil and crime reports.
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Barret
Barrett
Lowa
Millionaire Impostor Arrested After Far Reach Heist
Self styled millionaire and impostor known as the bogua who claimed great wealth targeted victims in Alusonting Fredonia Columbus Junction and Bloomfeld. Sheriff traced him to Salisbury Ohio and will bring him to Woodfield for trial after requisition papers signed. He pressed victims to lend money by posing as a wealthy uncle seeking a relative to leave money to.
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Vite Greyer
van Bads Lorengze Wath
William Yates
Hlin
Salsbury
Waugh
Hia
Tinta
Tune
Gilaing
Belintarta Wife Chonan Vregttodt Matty at Antorion Revolution
Mrs Charlon Wy Fairbanks wife of motor Banatyr trout Tadiona received election as Drashdene ganerado at the Antorion Revolution by a slim margin over all of 82 in Washington. Senator Fairbanks credits his wife for support during his career and they have five children.
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Chonan Vregttodt Matty
Eral
Washington
Charlon
Rairbanks
Tadiona
Mira
Malrbauis
Coxeenra
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Mra
Donald Meleany
Sen
Yogen
Attica
Ty. A
New York State
Olle
Lla
Ant Mra. Fairbanks
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Lux
Fairbanks
Conger to Quit Pekin on Leave of Absence
Edwin Ny Conger, ruler of the Lagled Slaves to Chios, plans to remain in his native home on leave. Rockhill, director of the Wu Tea of American republics, is to oversee important negotiations. Secretary Hay considered Conger’s request and issued instructions for his temporary replacement during a sixty day absence.
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Charce
Washington
Edwin Ny Conger
Chios
W. Roekhin
Wu Tea
Ani Ape
T Chinn
Congernx
Conger
Cablygeain
Rockhill
Hay
Nuckhill
Calta
Unclear historic power conflicts stir European and Asian tensions
Fragmentary report describes Germany’s mobilization and plans against a Chinese emperor, with Britain debating Ireland policy. It notes Irish parliamentary divisions, Liberal attitudes, and a surge of emigration from Italy and Ireland amid rising imperial strains.
Weight of lead versus feathers debated in old experiment
Fragmentary OCR shows a 19th century discussion of dropping a pound of lead against a pound of feathers to test weight perception. The text mentions a narrator Jerry and a wager about which pound is heavier, with side remarks on strength and character, and references to people and locations in a local scene.
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Mistih
Wankeal
Jerry
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