Bomb Shakes Bank Building in Kansas City
A bomb exploded in the basement of the First National Bank in Kansas City at Tenth and Baltimore on Saturday near noon. Three people were injured, none killed. Bank officials say the blast was set by an unknown person. The building, valued near one million dollars, is described as one of the city’s finest structures and was shaken like an earthquake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kanes City
First National Bank
Tenth
Baltimore
Ig Eneuedd
First National Tank
Paralyzed engineer on Pennsylvania line near Philadelphia
Charles Tone of Iena New Jersey, engineer on a Pennsylvania Railroad express from Jersey City to Philadelphia, was stricken with paralysis in his cab at Torresdale near Philadelphia and taken to a local hospital in critical condition. The fireman, alerted by the alarm, drove the train to Philadelphia. Tone, 66, had served the company over 25 years and passengers were unaware of the incident.
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Philadelphia
Jom
Charles Tone
Iena
Pennsylvania Railroad
Jersey City
Torresdale
Aoid
Lynch
Comany
Oakland Policeman Shot in West Oakland Tragedy
Police report a West Oakland shooting after officer James Penton confronted two men accusing theft. The scene ended with Fenton dead and Boyle fatally shot by Thomas Shield, who defended the revolver. Investigators recovered a grip with numerous stamps, suggesting a post office robbery links.
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San Francisco
James Penton
West Oakland
Cali
F. A. Boyle
United States
Mare Island
Thomas Shield
Tool Boyle
Gmd
Boyle
Fenton
Robbie
Swamp Root Promises Kidney Relief for Many
An advertisement claims Kilmer and Co. offer Dr. Kilmer's Swamp Root as a remedy for kidney, liver, and bladder ailments. It touts widespread kidney trouble, urges readers to sample a bottle, and mentions sizes of fifty cents and one dollar with a booklet, from Binghamton NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kilmer & Co
Corey Ends With Ex Wife and Seeks Happiness
In Braddock Pennsylvania William Hilix Gorey and his former wife Mabella Gilman Corey reportedly met at the home of his father to discuss arrangements for parting ways. The publicized reunion occurred as a possible step in reconciling personal matters after a reported estrangement and ongoing romantic reevaluation.
Notable Family Feud Swirls Around Coreys Gilman Romance
Rumors of trouble surround Corey Gilman and his sister, with public quarrels between their mother and Mrs. Easy No. 1 and Mrs. Lillie. Tensions flare as a magnate and chorus girl are whispered sources. A reconciliation overture and a planned meeting between former spouses add to sensational claims in the ongoing Corey Gilman affair.
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Allen Gorey
Corey
Easy
Lillie
Ethel Tinut
Gilman
Satae
Sournes
Coray
Manta
Carey
Renson
Corey Gilman
Steel King's Wedding Amid Gala New York Scandal
Core y and Mattie Gitman marry in a late night ceremony at the Gotham Hotel on Fifth Avenue. The event, rumored to be worth 81 million, ends with a honeymoon aboard the Kaiser Wilhelm II as the couple sails toward Paris. A contentious family confrontation follows in Paris, entangling Mattie with her father and New York society.
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Bleel
Corey
Mats Giltown
Tay Ree Satis
Idniight
Gotham
Tifth Avenue
le Clark
Hogbwi
Mr. Coréy
Bis Je
Hoboken
Kaiser Wilhelm IL
Mr. Corey
Uni & i
Corey Waite
Evnlp
Pasvomuere
Onion
Parky
Chateau Gena
Freon Parla
United States
Palatint Manalon
Fila Avenue
Charles Henry Gitman
Mattie
Ili
New York
Howe Mabelle
Elreles
Castro at Work Again in Waelder Watch for Win
A garbled note reports Castro active in Waelder as locals eye a possible win. References to Bays and Vererurla appear, with unclear details about rites, ceremonies, and possible car information.
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Waelder ‘To Watch
Win Sick Bad
Bays
Vererurla
Fragmentary Transcribed Speech Paragraph
A garbled OCR style excerpt references a minister addressing a diplomatic corps and the president. Names and places are unclear, with phrases about peace, fate, and health. The text reads as a disjointed, partially legible historical note rather than a complete report.
Shooting in Prospect Tennessee Sparks Family Feud
Memphis reporter accounts a chain of violent feuds tied to Polk County where Gasperado killed his brother six years earlier, then was shot by Sheil Higgs. Hedden’s 18 year old son was slain by deputies, and Sinise’s relative was killed as the fight escalated. Authorities faced delays as Hedden moved between Benton and Liberty seeking vengeance against Sheriff Higgs.
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Memphis
Tenn
JaneGarrett
Epton
Polk County
Wae
Sheil Higgs
Hedden
Heddon
Benton
Sherif Digge
Five prisoners escape through wall at Washington county jail
Baltimore report: five inmates concealed by a hillock wall near midnight and 5 am escaped from the Washington county jail. Sheriff George W. Karn and deputies pursuing fugitives Henry G. Wireman Edward Van Arndale Robert Villa John Hohing and Buck Boerne at large.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore, Md
Dan
Washington County
Noted American Astronomer Charles Young Dies
Hanover New Jersey and Florida report the death of Charles Anstus Young a leading American astronomer. He retired from Princeton University as professor of astronomy about a year ago after a long career at Dartmouth College and Princeton. Born December 16 1853 at Hanover he attended Dartmouth and later joined Princeton where he held the natural philosophy chair. He died at his home after a brief illness from pneumonia.
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Hanover
Charles Anstus Young
United States
Princeton University
Profesor Young
Dartmouth College
Dartmouth
Simpler Sweden Moves to End Coronation Ceremonies
King Guntave of Sweden announced on Saturday plans to curb pompous parliamentary openings and abolish coronation rites. The move aims to modernize the nation and replace obsolete rituals with a more democratic approach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lomson
Guntave
Sweden
Frail Penchant for Antique Liniments Mentioned
A fragmentary notice from a local reader references Minant a Liniment and an Antineptic product tied to Mrs. C. Williams of 62 Sawyer Street. The terse wording implies healing claims and possible household remedies.
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the Praire
C.8. Williams
Sawyer St
Jewels Found Link Suspect in Mrs Whitmore Slaying
Newark police recovered all of the dead woman Anna Whitmore’s jewelry from a Brooklyn saloon keeper Harry Radin’s case after detectives examined the items. Whitmore admits his wife wore her jewels when she left home on Christmas afternoon, and he faced intense police questioning as prosecutors plan arraignment.
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Newark
Mra
Anna
Whitmore
Lamp Black
Iason
Harry Radin
Lrooklyn
Tradin
Morrison Pond
Beanneay
Ale
Taeriwon
Vickers
Branigun
Pat
Inter
Hedectia
Consult
Lawyer
Paris Society Feuds and a Royal Duel Rumor
Anna Gould rumors swirl in Paria about Prince Halle de Sagan visiting, a former wife and Mme Gould, with talk of marriage to a cousin of a former husband. Friends say de Sagan’s rival is a famed pistol shot, while Vie margulots and fencing prowess figure in the social intrigue.
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Paria
Prince Halle de Sagan
Mme
Samatie
Martial Law at Muncie Seals Off Riot Zone
Governor declares martial law in Muncie Indiana and orders four mile radius around the Delaware county courthouse. Brigadier General McKee commands 14 infantry companies and one battery as troops restore order after riot conditions. Saloon closures and troop presence curb mob activity with city officials and citizens cooperating to stabilize the situation.
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Tiilianapolia
Ind
Peer
Muncie
McKee
Delaware County Court House
Dowling
Moker
Hanley
Auth
Commercial Club
Mundey
Guthrielan
Nodewity
Murile
Whin Ice Claims Four Victims In Three States
Several ice skating accidents in Maine and Massachusetts result in four deaths. Maurice Bay, 12, drowned in the Kennebec River at Waivagh. Hi Pinkham, 14, perished in the Penobscot River near Bangor. A 12-year-old boy died in the Kennebec River near Madison. A 20-year-old drowned in Meadow Pond Marlboro. Two other boys, both 11, disappeared after entering a hole in the Fenoabecot River near Bangor. The winter has seen an unusually high number of deaths due to thin ice amid mild, unstable weather.
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Boston
Jan
Halleday
Maurice “Aay
Kennebies River
Waivigh
Penobscot
Pinkham
Pendwedt
Youngman
Fort Meadowpond
Marlboro
Fenoabecot
Bangor
Victin
Kennebee
Midison
Station Till Looted at North Pownal in Break-in
A bold thief smashed the North Pownal ticket office window and stole $30 while an agent was at supper. The till held $90 in total. the crime occurred early evening and was not discovered until Beard returned. The broken window showed no quiet attempt.
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North Pownal
Pownal
Louie
Arena
Beard
Editor Harden Appeals Lingering Libel Exclusion Claim
Maximilien Hansen, convicted in Berlin Friday of Uteling Count Kuno von Moltke, appealed to the muprene court of towne alleging improper exclusion of testimony and other irregularities in the libel case. Berlin January 6.
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Wan
Berlin
Maximilien Hansen
Kuno von Moltke
Muprene Court
Towne
Parkhurst Williams Bride Wears Satin Gown At Hartford Ceremony
Mary Williams Parkhurst of Hartford and Miss Carolyn Wales of Belows Falls served as maid of honor at the Parkhurst Williams wedding in Hartford. The groom is son of Mrs. Richard Burton of Minneapolis with Yale and Abenagin connections. After a breakfast at Walpole Inn the couple planned residence in Walpole New Hampshire.
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Huret
Hartford
Mary Uma
Pat Failé
Marri
Mite Gans
Wilmington
Del
Jamey Howard
William Sage
Conn
Laurence Fitch
Chicago
F. Chappell
New London
Boston
Walpole Inn
Keene
N. Himitial
Mise Carolyn Wales
Mies Williams
Weetminster Terrace
Mary Kell Williams le
John H. Willinana
Haw
Bellows Palle
Farne Willams
James Williams, Jr
The
National Bank
Miss Williams
Danahall
Wellesley
St. Agnes
Albany
N.Y
Mins Hall
Pinefield
Richard Burton
Minneapolis
Minn
Te University of Minnesota
Batkhurst
Yale
Abenagin Machine Works
Westallinter
Parkhurst
Walpole
Dynamite Threat Damages Andover Home
In Andover New Jersey a house owned by Gustler B. T. Cwi was heavily damaged by dynamite placed in a cellar window. The family was sleeping elsewhere and were injured. Police believe anger over a dispute sparked the act. a suspect named Carpenter may be involved.
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Andover
Gustler
Cw i
Tustin
Nat
May parallel N Y Central railroad project near Rechester
Massachusetts men back the plan to build a second rail parallel to the New York Central line from Buffalo to Rochester in two-brick Stamm, with the Rochester chamber of commerce supporting the effort.
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Rechester
N. Y
Roch,exter
French graft probe opens clerical corruption inquiry
Paris reports a new party of communion formed amid a graft probe into liquidation of religious orders. Premier Combes likely to head the commission with Mr Gute as prime mover in pushing an investigation. The move aims to expose honesty and frankness in public affairs despite political risk.
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Paris
France
Partia Fon
Ign
Premier Combes
Couaiaslen
Bse
Gute
Fas
MOYER CASE ENDED AND TAFT CAMPAIGN NOTES
Unclear fragments report end of the Moyer case with no guilty verdict for Charles Lees and Gage in Idaho related charges. Separate notes mention Taft and Republican campaign dynamics in Washington and national politics.
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Boine
Toledo
Cape
Charles
Cm Federation of Miners
Yerin
Lees
Gage
I Stament
Idaho
Insurance pitches and a Greenwich Bank robbery report
An January newspaper item offers insurance ads for fire and accident coverage via Herbert Pape, with office in Granite Savings Bank. It also reports in New York on January 6 a bank robbery at Greenwich Bank where two men named James Smith and Charles Crane allegedly snatched $530 from teller Tod Grout, but the money vanished. detectives suspect a third accomplice.
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Greenwich Bank
New York
James Smith
Charlés Crane
Tod Grout
Laster W. Hough
Hough
Teller Grout
Anil
Settlement of Rent Strikes Reported in New York
Settlements of offers exceeding 400 families have been reached between striking tenants and landlords on the Rent side. Leaders of the movement urged general settlements by early next week. Few dispossession notices were filed Saturday due to the Jewish Sabbath. Over 400 dispossess notices have been served, with money for Jewish rents going to Newark where meetings were held yesterday.
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New York
Movement For
Newark
Victory for Co and H 2Nds over Richmond High in 25 to 20 win
The Hoodand basketball team defeated Richmond High School 25 to 20 Saturday evening at Montpelier. Beare scored from the floor, Brown and Kenner added points, with Beare and Kenner leading in scoring as the teams split halves.
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Richmond High School
Ch. Hoodand
Richmond High School Temsey Montpelier
Beare
Ieee
Kenner
Piles Cured in Fourteen Days, Sea Frau Ig Ilan Te
A brief health note reports piles treated with a method promising cure in fourteen days. No further clinical details or patient identifiers are provided in the readable text.
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BANK
Kansas City
Pennsylvania Railroad Express
Oakland
Cal
Pearl St
ULM
Buzzell
Mutual
W. Dillon
Mabelle Gilman
First Witt
Old Home
Marfite Gilman
Steel King's
al Merican Minietar
Tennescee Desperado
C. A. Young
Hanover, N. J
TRI
Minard
Oia Tceiaer
de Liniment
Anna Gould
Por Sagan
Dhe
Hans Hall Ae
Citizens’ Committee
Traction Company
Maine
Mass
Harden Appeals
Parkhurst—Williams
Bellows Falls
Hartford (Conn
Justice Carpenter
WN. Y. Central
Sachusetts
Theatorium
Barre
BN Buttin
Plowere
Pawnee
Moyer
Pettibone
Taft
Washington, D.C
Sterstar Taft
Msi Paaligs & Campaign
Eiranch
Herbert Pape
Granite Savings Bank
Ayer
Denys
Cares Reaches
Trentlins
Eees
Glanda
Ven
DAVIS
D. F. Davis, “the Druggist
North Main Street
Barre, Vermont
Lily
Jon
Vermont
H. A. Gould
the Spaulding Street
Ae Va
Piles
Tvarine Cleanser
Tvarine
Purkoe's
Heaton
Congo
Miami
Reliance
Glison
Woodpecker
H. Taft
Randolph Center, Vermoned
C. W. Aerill & Telephone
North Main
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