Wild bank robbery and boiler blast fill crime page
Robbers wrecked the safe in the State Bank of Quenemo Kansas stealing 8000 dollars after dynamite blast. A boiler explosion at a Sedan sawmill in Ohio killed Jesse and John Thompson and injured several others. A New York dancer known as Little Egypt was found dead in her flat amid suspected murder. The issue also notes labor unrest, a church fire, and various legal cases across multiple states.
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Quenemo
Kaw
Jesse
John Thompson
Sedan
Ohio
Cleveland
National Democratic Club
New York
Phineas Wheeler
Rome
N. Y
Cornwall onu-Hudson
Tartford
Startford
Dr. Wheeler
Charles F. Breoker
Ansonia
Conn
American Brass Company
Powers Jury Disagrees Fifth Trial for Caleb Powers
The Georgetown Kentucky jury in the Goebel murder case stood ten for acquittal and two for conviction, disdispated by Judge Morris. One juror wavering toward conviction held firm, delaying a fifth trial for Caleb Powers the alleged conspirator in Governor Goebel’s death. Four trials had been held previously with sentences including life imprisonment.
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Kentucky
Caleb Powers
Georgetown
William Goebel
Morris
Goebel
Plea Calls for Clemency After Mowers Case Jury Discharge
Following a jury discharge in the Mowers case a dispute was reported and attorneys for the accused sent a telegram to the Governor requesting executive clemency. A Georgetown petition urged Powers to grant a pardon, with similar petitions to spread nationwide.
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Mowers
Georgetown
United States
Martial Law Declared In Muncie Amid Riots
Riots following the streetcar strike in Muncie Indiana led Governor Tranly to declare martial law and suspend civil law. Quartermaster General Powell brought troops and the proclamation to General McKee ordering him to command Muncie and surrounding areas as soldiers patrolled car lines and the Union Traction Company prepared to restart regular service.
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Muncie
Ind
Tranly
Powell
McKee
Union Traction Company
Rail power, car counts rise. rail lawsuits and trials noted
Officials report Southern Pacific motive power and freight car totals rising by 16 and 20 percent respectively. Arkansas Supreme Court ruling limits legislatures on railroad powers while judges review fairness. The Smith manslaughter case over Woodlawn wreck ends with acquittal as high officials face scrutiny. Interstate Commerce Commission findings affect electric traction and through-ticket routing. New York Central advances terminaling upgrades amid tougher industrial conditions.
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Southern Pacific
Pacific
Sygate
Supreme Court of Arkansas
Kellogg
New York
Smith
New York Central Railroad
Woodlawn
Interstate Commerce Commission
New York Central
Miners Entombed for Weeks in Nevada Mine Crash
In December a timber collapse at the Alpha mine near Ely Nevada buried five men the three Americans Bradley Brown and McDonald and two Greeks. Sup t Gallagher organized a rescue using a six inch pipe for food water and messages while the entombed men received cooked meals eggs milk and tobacco and stayed in hopeful communication with families as rescue efforts continued amid new delays and dangers.
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Alpha
Ely
Nev
Gallagher
Bradley
Brown
McDonald
Hwy
Wils
Shmply
Neglect in Alcohol Production Under Free Denatured Bill
The internal revenue report notes only ten mills set up to produce denatured alcohol since the bill passed, despite Treasury guidance to farmers. Distilleries may use any material, but most output so far comes from corn. Germany has about 70,000 farm distilleries producing industrial alcohol sold at 27 cents per gallon, while U S prices average 36 cents per gallon.
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Commissioner of Internal Revenue
Treasury Department
Germany
Miners Trapped at Ghous Mine in Nevada Near Ghoul District
Grim diagrams depict the plight of three miners trapped underground at the Ghous mine in Nevada. Rescue efforts proceed as authorities coordinate ventilation, air pockets, and access routes while families await word on their fate.
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Ghous Mine
Nevada
Plans for the Eleventh Census and Preparations
The article outlines proposals for the next census including a 600 enumerator force and 3500 clerks and supervisors to speed enumeration. It favors restricting inquiries to population agriculture manufacturing mines and quarries and proposes noncompetitive civil service exams to avoid patronage. It notes political influence in appointments and emphasizes efficiency, economy, and accurate tabulation.
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Tra
Congress
Civil Service Commission
Oil Wonder of the World Glenn Pool in Indian Territory
The Glenn pool near Tulsa, Indian Territory, becomes a world class oil producer with 1,118 wells yielding a daily 167,700 barrels and 25,000,000 barrels sold in sixteen months. Proven area reaches 14,000 acres, with land value leaps from 20 to 2500 per acre as pipelines, rigs, leases, and tankage drive vast investment and quick payoffs.
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Indian Territory
Glenn Pool
United States
New Tulsa
I. T
Scaly body eruption cured by Cuticura after decade
In Vermillion South Dakota, B Thram Mattingly endured ten years of scaly eruptions and severe itching on his body. After failing doctors and remedies, he used Cuticura Ointment and Soap, and within months was cured and hair restored, having spent about $50 in vain efforts.
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B. Thram Mattingly
Vermillion
Envy Caution Amid Delicate Man’s Reflections
A thin man laments envy in a reflective aside from the New York Press piece. He recalls a splendid friend now dead from minor illness, contrasting admired vigor with mortality while noting a rare ring inscription as a token not to envy others.
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New York Press
Reason for Women's Nerves and Kidney Pills Ad
A Missouri dog owner sues a railway for damages after a hound died on the tracks. The railway argues the rabbit-chasing hound trespassed on right of way and the dog was hunter of defendant property, seeking dismissal.
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Avan
Missouri
Seid
Plitatis
Sahl
Sloan's Liniment touted as neuralgia remedy in 25 cent ad
An advertisement claims Sloan's Liniment eases neuralgia and pain with a sedative nerve effect and quick blood flow, offering instant relief. A testimonial from J P Hubbard of Marietta S C credits relief after years of head and jaw neuralgia and notes use for insect bites and sore throat.
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Sloan
J.P. Hubbard
Marietta
8. C
Almanac editions urge quick download from druggists
The Perana Almanac appears in 8,000,000 THlomes and the Perana Lucky Day Almanac is in over eight million homes, available free from druggists. Early inquiries are advised as the 108 Almanac is published and almost exhausted. A note recalls the first silk hat worn in London by John Hetherington on January 5, 1797, who was arrested for inciting a riot but reprimanded.
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London
John Hetherinton
Ife
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Bessemer Herald
Sherman & Hand, Publishers
Blssemer
Michigan
T. J. Munger
Federal Cour
Onaha
Harry Sutton
Perry
Yeast
Deal
Grant Counties
Nebraska
Charles Goodland
Beacon Light Hotel
Worcester
Mass
Tennis Driscoll
United States Internal Revenue Department
Columbus
New York City
Lansing
Mich
McClintock-Marshall Construction Company
Braddock
William Sulzer
Atlantic City
Clara Vodelheim
Philadelphia
Ke-Wah-Ho-Tsa-Ah-Lo
Wulsa
Okla
Kansas St
Powers
Washington Monument
Otzam FE
Frank Roseboom
South
Washington Street
Moscow
Idaho
Dean
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N.Y
Ryvens
Baltimore American
Thlomes
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