Wanderer hanged for murder in Chicago Holmes tragedy ends with song
Carl Wanderer, convicted of murdering his wife, her unborn child, and a hired man in a staged hold up, was executed at Cook County Jail. He walked to the gallows singing a popular tune as the trap dropped and a final prayer was said. The case revealed a plan to clear his army debts and return to service.
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Carl Wanderer
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Chicago
Cook County
Wanderer
Lfe
Tieutenant
Edward J. Ryan
Bing
Elaborate ceremony plans for Medal of Honor tomb tribute
Paris Sept 3 The French government will stage an elaborate ceremony Sunday when General Pershing places the Medal of Honor on the tomb of the unknown French soldier. A grand review of French army chiefs will be led by American battalions in Germany. Pershing arrives with troops, and President Millerand Premier Briand and top French leaders will attend as virtually all French military chiefs participate.
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Paris
D Prese
Pershing
United States Congress
France
Germany
Millerand
Briand
Marshal York
Obinet
Senate
Chamber of Deputies
General Strike in Triest
General strike spreads through Trieste as workers strike in September amid mounting labor protest. Authorities report halted public services and increased tensions, with unions demanding higher wages and safer conditions. Local press notes unresolved negotiations and potential escalations this week.
Choice of Evils and a Cryptic Excerpt
A fragmented passage presents a jumbled dialogue about a father wanting his daughter to study singing. The garbled text hints at a historical or literary excerpt with unclear characters and nonsensical phrases.
China objects to Yap accord between United States and Japan
Peking protests the reported US Japan agreements on Yap arguing they violate China's sovereignty and the principle of national equality. The Chinese foreign office notes the pact cannot authorize Japan to act as a cable between Shanghai and Yap without China’s consent, citing Germany’s wartime rights and lapsed authority.
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Peking
Associated Press
United States
Japan
Yap
China
Shanghai
Yep
Germany
No permanent solution feared at London conference
Belfast signals fear a solution to the Irish controversy may fail at the London conference on October. Sinn Fein likely to accept or reject the British invitation is debated as Lloyd George faces criticism. Northern critics charge the Premier with weak, cautious stance and lack of courage in negotiations.
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Belfast
London
Sinn Fein
Far Eastern Delegates Alter Demands in Trade Talks
Delegates of the Far Eastern Republic, meeting Japanese representatives, modified their demands on troop withdrawal from eastern Siberia and a trade accord. Moscow reportedly influenced the shift as earlier attempts to open commercial relations with China and America failed. The Soviet government reportedly sought to end financial exposure and solidify interstate ties.
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Pekin
Sept
Far Eastern
Run
Japan
Chita
Reichstag Votes to Ratify Peace Treaty with United States
Berlin September 29 The Reichstag passed the bill ratifying the peace treaty with the United States. Only the communists voted against the measure. The Reichstag completed the legislative step for ratification. the Reichstag previously ratified on September 17. The treaty now moves to the United States Senate for debate, with efforts to expedite ratification possibly around October 14 or 15.
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United States
Berlin
Ue Associated Press
Reichstag
Germany
United States Senate
Senator Lodge Glad Reichstag Ratified the Treaty Quickly
Senate leader expresses satisfaction as the German Reichstag approves the treaty with swift ratification. Iran involvement remains a topic of debate as diplomats monitor responses and future moves.
Phantom boats sighting sparks probe into charges noted
Sept. 20 report details ongoing inquiry into Chief of Police Charles Fitzsorre founders of a phantom boat scam. Investigators monitor the docks for a rumored bowtie theft tied to Sind Myenr fiona Ceahen, aiming to uncover illicit activity and enforce law.
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Invratignay
Charles Fitrsorre
Fiona Ceahen
London i Trade to Great Britain Faces Turbulent Trade
Fragmentary text mentions London and trade issues with Great Britain, referencing people such as Jamie Heal and a previous day event. Details are unclear due to garbled OCR. The piece hints at frictions in commerce and possible settlements but lacks concrete actions or dates.
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London
Beating left man dying as two sailors sought in Boston case
Boston reports a suspected robbery motive after John A. McNiff of Salem, 82, a former Harvard hospital unit member, was beaten, gagged, and left in a West End lodging house. Two sailors in wave uniforms were questioned as possible assistants. Police detained two sailors amid the investigation.
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Boston
John A. McNiff
Salem
West End
Wave
MoNif
John A. MoNii
Rawlins Street
McNift
McNiff
Harvard Hospital
Sinn Fein to respond to London conference invitation
Dublin September 30 Sinn Fein weighs Britain's invitation to the London conference. After a cabinet meeting with Eamon de Valera and leaders, officials expect a reply this afternoon. Lloyd George’s note clarifies the invitation but leaves conditions unsettled. the Dail cabinet set for 3 o clock to receive the response.
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Dublin
Associated Preas
Sinn Fein
Ireland
Eamonn de Valera
LI Nate
Sinn
George
Pacific question debated in Australian parliament
Fragmented dispatch from Melbourne reports Prime Minister Hughes addressing the House about arms limitation and the Washington conference. He stressed that Australia’s destiny lies in pursuing a broader foreign policy while avoiding any shift in principle. The uncertain text notes ongoing discussions and the need for expansion of Australia’s role.
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Meliourne
Australia
Washi Ounteremee
Pre- Hughes
Boy Shot in Grapevine Arbor Sparks Alarm in Greenfield
In Greenfield Massachusetts a 14 year old, Prancis Flynn, was shot in a grape arbor at builder Pranktin Frizzell’s home and is in critical condition at Franklin County Hospital. Frizzell admits firing to scare thieves after reports of vine theft. He faces assault with a dangerous weapon charges and potential manslaughter if the boy dies.
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Greenfield
Mass
Frigeell
50 Mile Gale Swept Through Pittsburg
Pittsburg reports a 50 mile gale sweeping the district for minutes, leveling oil derricks, blowing down signs and trees as temperatures fell 13 degrees. the event follows other storm notes from Kalamazoo and aviation field incidents including a baby blimp wreck and a costly hangar fire.
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Pittsburg
Naval tug runs ashore near Fisher's Island in fog
A naval tug Bagaduce ran ashore on Hoath's Hummock east shore of Fisher's Island eight miles from New London in dense fog. Coast guard cutter Acushnet was sent from Woods Hole to assist and other vessels from Portmouth New York and the submarine base also rushed to the scene. No immediate danger reported though wreckage tugs stood by as efforts to refloat the ship continued.
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Boston
Coast Guard
Acushnet
Wools Hole
New Tondon
Conn
Bagaduce
Likens
New York
Foudey Ivteg
Antibeer Champions Block Treaty Vote
Washington reports a surge by antibeer champions obstructing Renate Waders talks on a German Austrian treaty. The scene in the capital reveals unexpected moves delaying negotiations as advocates press their stance.
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Antibeer
Washington, D.C
Renate Waders
Treasure of Revolutionary War Hoard Found in New York
Colonel John W. Homan of Staten Island unearthed a hoard of gold and diamonds believed hidden during the Revolutionary War by his grandfather. Found by workmen digging a cellar yesterday, the value was not estimated by the owner.
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New York
John W. Homan
Staten Island
Homan
Boston Lawyers Face Accusation In DA Impeachment Move
Boston officials report petitions by the Boston Bar association seek impeachment of Suffolk County District Attorney Joseph C. Pelletier and disbarment of three Boston lawyers Daniel H. Coakley William J. Corcoran and Daniel V. Metsak. The attorney general J Weston Allen addressed the matter saying no decisions were made on representation and charges were not yet public. Pel lelier and others declined comment.
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Boston
Sept. C
Boston Bar Association
Joseph C. Pelletier
Suffolk
Daniel H. Coakley
William J. Corcoran
Daniel V. Metsaac
J. Weston Allen
Supreme Court
Allen
Relletier
The
Bar Association
Pelletier
Pellelier
Open Season for Woodworking Forests Probed by Governor
Governor Hartness, after talks with State Finh and Game Commissioner Sheldon and Worester Hastings, authorizes an open season on woodwork. If forest fires rise in week one or dry weather continues, the season will halt until rain returns. Wardens urged to watch for fires and enforce precautions. a postponement could affect planned shoots and weapon use.
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Hartness
Ynaterday
State Finh
TP. Sheldon
W. G. Hastings
Sheldon
Zoe Wists Towater
Caska
Line House Man Pays Up After Fatal Car Crash
Joseph Macia, proprietor of a line-house at Highgate Gore road, settled a $30,000 claim with Mrs. Ernest H. Wood of Everett Massachusetts for the death of her husband in an automobile accident near the Georgia drybridge on Sept 19. Hearst of Sprague, N. H., driver of the car, also died from injuries in the crash.
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Bt. Albans
Joseph Macia
Highgate Gore Road
Mra
Ernest H. Wood
Everett
Masa
Georgia Drybridge
Central Vermont
Macia
Wood
Uist Macia
Haver
EK. J. Hearst
Spraenee
Hearst
Women drown as canoe overturns in Connecticut River near Turners Falls
In Greenfield Massachusetts on September 30 Mrs Alice Johnstone and Mrs Bertha McDermott sisters drowned when their canoe overturned in the Connecticut river near Turner's Falls. Wallace Ondran and Edward Le tourman of Turner's Falls survived by reaching shore but could not aid their companions.
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Greenfield
Mass
Alice Johnstone
Bertha McDermott
Boston
Connecticut River
Turner's Falls
Wallace Ondran
Edward Letourman
Turner's
Prominent Waterbury Woman Passes After Ill Health
Mrs Foster of Waterbury longtime resident active in Congregational church and local clubs dies after a period of illness. Born Abbie Jane Yetter in Canton, PQ, she married Allen tertury Foster Oct 25, 1808, and leaves son Jesse A Foster and sister Laura A Votter. Funeral Sunday at 2:30 PM at her home with interment in village cemetery.
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Mrs. Foster
Canticook
Abbie Jane Yetter
Joseph and
Charlotte (Aton) Yetter
Allen Tertury
Congregational Church
Ladies’ Union
Pierian Club
Emerald Lodge
Rebekahs
Foster
Jesse A Foster
Waterbury
Laura A. Votter
Open Deer Season Date Correction and Nets Found
A correction from the Fish and Game Commission clarifies the open deer season ends on the second Saturday after November 19 as 5 PM. Warden John Mottarmini of Barre reports two 20 by 4 foot bird nets found in the woods recently, strung between trees to drive birds into them, with fine mesh center and coarser mesh on the sides.
Ad seeks Bangor & Aroostook railroad workers in strike prep
In Boston on September 30 an advertisement sought conductors and trainmen for service on the Bangor and Aroostook railroad. The notice warned of an imminent strike if workers voted to strike and indicated urgent recruitment if needed, with payment details to be quoted in press reports.
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Boston
Bangor & Aroostook
Basuk
All Way
Streea
Hangor & Arewatiuke
All Kansas Mines Idle Today Amid Strike Turmoil
Clashes with Alexander Howat and Angustee unite against coal operators as mines across Kansas report idle operations. Reports note the presence at Catambue triggering widespread stoppage and heightened labor action.
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Pitt Kan
Kanes Sisteet
Catambue
Alexander Howat
Angustee
Union Onal
Aes
Valley rally overshadowed by injury doubt
Report from Olympia notes a coaling up scene after a clash near the fair where a player named Jean reportedly suffered a knee or leg injury. Despite concern, witnesses say the effort continued with calls that someone may have broken a foot, while accusations of sneering linger.
Idle Men Fight Police in Sa-oh of Ge Band
In a clash today, Idle Men resisted arrest as police moved to detain members of the Ge band during a tense encounter. The incident occurred amid accusations of public drunkenness and disorderly conduct, with officers reporting controlled crowd dispersal efforts.
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Lepeeter
Sa — Oh
Ge Band
Local Man Fined for Driving Auto While Drunk
Harrs Me appeared in St. Albans court today on a charge of driving an automobile while intoxicated. He was fined 100 dollars after a brief hearing.
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St. Albans
Aed
Ficus Briage
Rubber heels lead to catching thieves in Vermont
Burlington police traced a burglary ring after rubber heels marked with Gie helped identify suspects Leno Fox Clarence Hisee and others. Investigations tied a Morrisville car to the trio who admitted breaks at Jericho and Essex Junction with goods hidden in sheds at Lamoille fairgrounds and rooms in Morrisville. All three men are suspected of larger burglaries and faces charges after confessions and stolen items recovered.
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Burlington
Leno Fox
Clarence Hisee
Levene
Tha
Tees Wille
Rugg Store
Ensex Junction
Stygles
Sherif Henry Todd
Edward Heeves
I Junction
Morrisville
Bat
Essex Junction
Dewey Perry
American Express Co
Howard
Kelley
Bert Todd
Reeves
Fox
Todd
Blake
Jericho
Crowell
Morria- Ville
Lamoille County Fair
Federal recognition for Company of Barre Vermont units
Federal recognition extended to units in Barre and Montpelier as the 172d Infantry reshapes National Guard organization. The First Regiment Infantry Vermont becomes part of a brigade with First Maine forces in the 43rd Division. Stewart Obeney of St Jolneary is to attend a National Guard officers course at Camp Benning from May 1 to 31, 1922.
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First
National Guard
New Ee
Maine
Adjutant General
Montpelier
Service Co
Harre
Designa
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Stewart Obeney
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Camp Benting
Ovi Im
Jam
Death of Lawrence H Menard in Williamstown
Lawrence H Menard son of Mr and Mrs Henry Menard of Williams Town died at City hospital at 2 18 this morning after appendicitis surgery. Born in Chelsea 12 years ago he attended junior school second year in Williamstown and regularly went to St Sylvester church Graniteville. Survived by parents three brothers Leon Paul Bolert and four sisters Florence Helena Olive and Anna. Funeral arrangements set for Sprreaters church Sunday afternoon with burial in St. churchyard.
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Lawrence H. Menard
Henry Menant
Williamstown
City Hospital
Chelsea
Lawrence
Yeat
St.Sylvester’s
Graniteville
Leon
Paul Bolert
Florence
Helena
Olive
Anna
Spri Welock
State Votes On Trust Funds Amid Turmoil
A garbled report outlines a vote on a $70,000 trust issue with mentions of Themes Magner Barditt and W. Var-Dan Avet. The text references a Brookfield location, a window range, and a general sense of money and teasing remarks, but specifics are unclear.
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Tie Trustens
Magner
Barditt
E F Martin
Brookfield
Talk of the Town Phase for the entertainment of Ube
A joint meeting is planned for Monday to discuss the entertainment program for the gathering. Members will coordinate arrangements and a reception is expected at the Barre with a ceremony and visit to the venue.
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Ube
Lwe
Wight
Barre
Howe
Wetnentaynerung
Mysterious fire destroys Bethel barn and farm equipment
A large Bethel barn and farm equipment were consumed by fire at 9:25 AM. Livestock including cows horses a calf and hens were rescued. The blaze damaged a silo wagon and automobile with a loss estimated at seven to eight thousand dollars. Chief Whitney and a crowd observed the fire as the Edmunds family disrupted renovations prior to the blaze.
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Bethel
Lewis F. Edmunds
M. M. Cox
Kinley C. Cox
Edmunds
Mr. Edmunds
Chief Whitney
Collision on Curve Involving Bruey Ford Near Brandon
C J Bruey driving a Ford with two passengers from Hyde Manor collided on a three mile curve near Brandon with John B Daniels at speed. Bruey reportedly on the right side at 15 to 18 mph and stopped after impact. Daniels car turned around. both vehicles damaged front wheels fenders radius rods and axles. Other cars and damages noted including Prentice car 875 with battery board mudguard and Jord car hubcap. No injuries reported.
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C.J. Bruey
Hyde Manor
John B. Daniels
Brandon
The
of State
Braley
Daniels
Oilison
Tebor Prentice
Northfield
Flot Grangerd
Randolph Tant
George Jord
Rostapy
Prentice
E. L. Stoddart
Ludlow
Ty Amy
Pope
West Lebanon
N. H
Landlow
Trio of Calevros Plead Guilty in County Court
Frank Calvero Sr and sons Frank Jr and Marin faced verdicts for related charges. Frank Sr received 6 years max in state prison, Frank Jr 1.5 to 5 years, Marin 16, to serve remainder of minority in industrial school. Judge Moulton labeled the case aggravated. Additional sentences for Arthur One and Nathan Gabreetbury noted for similar offenses.
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Frank Calevro, Jr
Asm
Frank Caledto
Marin Calevro
Frank Calevro
Mario Calevro
Vider Catevro
Moulton
Arthur One
Barre
Ged
Nathan Gabreoterbury
Opr
Aah Teeeieen
Mod
al Ieee
Agua Marry
Marshall
Barrement Elected Chief at Veterans Convention
Indi sept 3h elmer EL Perry of Vi was elected senior vice commander of the Soms of Veterans in their annual convention here esterday. Clio C Iceland of Peoria was elected commander in chief.
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Indi
Elmer EL Perry
Soms of Veterans
Esterday
Clio C. Iceland
Peoria
Local town event notes misread in grainy report
A garbled OCR item mentions individuals from Smith and a visit by Mrs Johns. It notes a film show attendance and four performances, with unclear names and dates. The fragment mentions manager A B Carter and a Wednesday night program, but details remain uncertain.
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Righinl
Smith
A. B. Carater
Pendegreee
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