The One Who Was Lynched Mystery Reveals Multiple Suspects
A sensational tale recaps the murder of Harper near a lumber yard with Knapman accused, a butcher Sanderson jailed, a mysterious Italian raider confessing, and a farmer’s shotgun blast tying three other men to the crime. The mob hangs the Italian as questions of guilt swirl, leaving a lingering puzzle about who killed Harper.
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FC. Percella
Violet Bennett
Frank Knapman
S Walter Harper
Knapman
Harper
Sanderson
Bel Abe Sred
Ilo
Lilia
Gensen
Tilton
Allon
Beluz
Tuniter
Denng
Wee
Bette
Krapman
Koapwan
Quad
Openly Pleads Unwritten Law In Mrs Angelene Murder Trial
Chicago, Dee. A. G. O. counsel appeals to unwritten law on Mrs Angelina Angelene accused of murdering Philip Perreo. The defense argues community morality justifies the act as a shield against private vengeance. Prosecution counters the claim, urging the jury to weigh evidences under established law.
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Chicago
Dee. H
Angelina Angelene
Philip Perreo
Sheb Ferren
Tee Wat
Sherman
Pope Refuses Help Don Carlos For Spanish Throne
Rome Doc 14 The pope met Don Carlos of Bourton the pretender to the Spanish throne He sought papal aid to regain Spain The pope said friendship remains but politics would keep him from backing the claim He noted his stance could shift against King Alfonso and recalled past ties with Don Carlos When Bulle and Bears stampede the menagerie etc
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Pope
Don Carlos
Rome
Don Carlos of
Bourton
Spain
Holy Father
Alfornao
Venice
Ministers Versus Doctors in Faith Cure Movement
Dr Place and Rev Place lecture at Pine Verish Church on faith cure as two-fifths of sickness, urging ministers to collaborate with medical science. They argue faith-based treatment complements medicine, via explanation and patient education, to ease nervous and mental distress.
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Howton
Bowphal
Charles A. Place
Elareh
Waltham
Pleeen
Cabot
Selene Brenner
Perwins
Miro Braet
Improved Prohibition Urged by Grangers Meeting
Burlington December 13 The last season of the annual meeting of the Vermont grange drew about 1000 in attendance at Armory Hall. The feature was a call for an improved prohibitory law with resolutions favoring stricter liquor regulation and the export control of Christmas trees. Officers elected were trustees Dann H. Morse Randolph and C. L. Boll Walden.
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Burlington
Viint
Atate Grange Eer
Mhon Yeater
Armory Hal
Brat ‘Ebara
Trottleboro
Vermont
Dann H. Morse
Randolph
C. d. Boll
Walden
The Constitution Versus the Almighty Dollar
G B Shaw argues the US Constitution remains weak beside European central power and is easily discarded when finance conflicts arise. He condemns a president's struggle to balance collective US interests with fiscal forces, noting society reacts to panic and a “Gy Wack” cry while power and money shape national policy.
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Europe
United States
Aided rich man unaware and heirs at Caldwell estate
In Pensacola Florida on December 13 Mika Anne Burkhart aged twenty acted to aid Thomas Caldwell an elderly Chicago immigrant with groceries and charity. She later learned she was Caldwell's sole heir to an estate valued at 70,000 with Caldwell’s four hundred dollars in assets reportedly left to her.
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Pensacola
Fla
Mika Anne Burkhart
Thomas Caldwell
Chicago
Miss Burkhart
Caldwell
Coldwell
Tale of O Malley and McNally in a Fortnight Tale
Fragmentary OCR recounts a humorous exchange between O Malley and Sergeant McNally aboard a fortress transport. The pair trade gibes about uniforms and bravery while onboard, with misheard lines and stray slang revealing a chaotic, lighthearted military episode.
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Perea McNally
O'Malley
Two firemen lose hands saving comrades on river front
In Ravenswood Long Island City two workmen, Oliver Jade and John J. McGlynn, sacrificed a hand each to prevent a massive iron plate from crashing onto coworkers. Jade had his right hand severed at the wrist while McGlynn had his left hand crushed and later amputated at St. John's hospital. Their brave action kept the plate from slipping further and allowed colleagues to avert disaster.
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New York
Ravenswood
Long Island City
Olver Jade
East Sixtieth Street
Manhattan
John J. Metilynn
Land City
St. John’s Hospital
Jackson Avenue
Long Island
Judele
McGlynn
Priest Buys Fanning and Washington Islands in South Seas
Honolulu reports Father Brougier paid 125000 for Fanning and Washington Islands sold by auction at Suva Fiji. The sale occurred last Saturday, conveying the South Pacific isles to Brougier amid a wave of enthusiasm and curiosity.
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Fanning
Washington Islands
Father Brougier
Honolulu
Fannings Islands
South Pacific
Suva
Fiji
Brougier
Maine county probes suspected murder in missing woman
Investigation launched in North Shapleigh after the body of Mrs. Ansupa Jackson Smith, 60, was found in the Little Oswego River near her home. Authorities say she disappeared from her home earlier, leading to a formal inquiry and search. Ansel Bava Saeed is mentioned in connection with the case.
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North Shapleigh
Dee
Progress and Retrogression in American Citizenship
A Washington Star note framing patriotism and national achievement as the measure of progress. It reflects on the idea that past readers valued greatness and asks readers to consider the men who have attained admirable feats, urging reflection on civic virtue.
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America
Washington Star
Boston named the most wicked city in the United States
Chicago statistician Hugo Grosser reports Boston records 83.7 arrests per 1000 residents for crimes, far higher than Chicago at 4.48. He notes Boston’s crime rate remains rising, while Chicago shows no more than 60 percent of that rise. He lists other cities with varying arrest densities.
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Chicago
United States
Boston
Hugo Grosser
Amatorcpal Statistielae
Mr. Grosser
Peruvians Host Dinner for American Officers
Lima Peru December 12 Rear Admiral Bebree and officers of the American cruisers Washington and Tennessee at Calling were feted at a banquet last night. President Pardo delivered a speech in a formal ceremony marking the occasion.
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Lima
Peru
Bebree
Washington
Teennesset
Pardo
Brenner Elected President of Swiss Republic for 1908
Berne Dec 13 The Federal Assembly yesterday chose Dr. Ernest Brenner radical as President of the Swiss Republic for 1908. Brenner will also serve as vice president of the federal council. The current chief executive is Edouard Mujler.
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Berne
Switz
Federal Assembly
Ernest Brenner
Dr. Brenner
Federal Council
Switser Land
Edouard Mujler
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