Hillmon Insurance Swindle Figure Found Alive in West
New York reports John W. Hillmon, the alleged ringleader of the Hillmon life insurance swindle, has been located alive on the Pacific coast after a 15 year search. The case involved staged deaths to collect $40,000 in policies from Mutual Life, New York Life, and Connecticut Mutual. The recovered man reportedly confesses to the scheme and related crimes.
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New York
the Times
John W. Hillmon
Eliiaf
Hillmon Insurance
Kansas
Mutual Life Isurance Company
New York Life Insurance Company
Commecticut Mutual Company
Hillmon
Pacific Coast
Hilhman
Medicine Lodge
Kan
Itas
Hillman
Northern Iowa farmers rename seeding as weather steadies
Farmers across northern Iowa report renewed seeding efforts after fears of frost and wet weather. Counties average fewer than 60 acres to resow, oats heavy, barley and flax crops large, and corn acreage likely reduced but not materially. If warm weather holds, workers will plant worn crops later this week.
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Mason City
Decimated by Destination in Rural Russia Famine Crisis
Decimation grips Aintriots in Central and Southeastern Russia as famine and fevers devastate Saratof, Samara, and Voro enh provinces. Landowners suffer from widespread distress while farms fail and livelihoods vanish under the harsh crisis. People struggle to survive with dwindling resources and mounting hardship.
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Moscow
Russia
Saratof
Samara
Voroenh
Thn
Bank- Tuptey
Weatherbee Leads Railway Telegraph Order In New Exam
May 10 report from Vinton Ind notes Weatherbee, weather bee, chairman of the executive committee, states the orders financial condition was misreported. He has taken charge of annual examination of the orders accounts and finds the financial state satisfactory with stronger monetary steps. A Spanish court movement grows with hopes of success to appoint a new minister and ambassador to Washington.
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Rroncona
Vinton
D. Weatherbee
Order of Railway Telegraph
Weatherbee
Ambauma
Cineado
Miid
Atrone
Kuccem
Washington
Monipntentiary
Blonipot Wathiry
Dulea
Sovieville
United States
Maculey
League of Republican Clubs
D. M. Haywood
Ryler
Clarion Rave
Great Tonuth
National Republican
Foniaville
Chicago
Navajos Kill Lieutenant Plummer in Durango Arrest Attempt
Reports from Durango say Navajo officer Lieutenant Plummer was killed during an arrest attempt by Navajos. Sheriff Sargeant, in Denver, warned of potential large-scale retaliation and forewarned of a possible bloody war if the killing is confirmed.
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Denver
Colo
Durango
Plunmer
Custinno
Sherif Sargeant
Castiano
Wlates
Plummer
A Novel Case Against the Northern Pacific
Miss Hivings of St Paul plans to sue the Northern Pacific for 40000 damages over a round trip ticket from St Paul to San Francisco. Her hair was bleached to blonde before boarding, causing a conductor to question her. She was removed in Portland but will pursue the suit. In New York Key West drills signal Cuban insurrection preparations with hundreds arming on shore.
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Northern Pacific
Miss Hivings
McDermott
St. Paul
Northern Pacific Railroad
San Francisco
Portland
York
Herald
Key West
Fla
Peace Orjections and Elopement Tales May 10
May 10 reports a peace bond set at 10000 against editor Carmack after a clash with rival Collier, who is a fugitive. Another item notes the elopement of Mrs Partlow and Elmer Booter with their child. A Philadelphia mill fire kills a fireman and injures a worker. Foresters gather in Cloups. Washington discusses territories and appointments in Congress. Local agriculture and treasury notices appear.
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Meannis
E. W. Carmack
Commercial
W. A. Collier
Appeal Avalanche
Scraggs
Criminal Court
Collier
Dunpas
Mion
Tapis
Wallace Partlow
Elmer Boot
Ter
Republican League Opens With Large Delegation At Louisville
Delegates from National Republican League clubs gather in Louisville for a convention expected to eclipse prior attendance. Leaders express resolve to unite, with California and Midwest factions debating silver coinage while others push for organization and renewed energy.
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Leagaw Club
Louisville
National Republican League
Munkert
Minneapolis
Perhayps
California
Golden Gate
Republican Leagues
Ket
Tyler
National League
Ohio
W. J. Squire
Toledo
Sinots Boys
W. W. Tracy
Springfield
Hon. J. Fassett
EB. A. McAlpin
New York
W. L
National Banks Scheme to Make Them Safer Than Present
Washington reports Comptroller Eckels plans to double bank examinations yearly by redrawing districts and rotating examiners. No extra cost to government. banks pay per capital. Two examinations a year expected to uncover hidden mismanagement and protect customers.
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Prenent
Bal-Tigne
the Sun
Washington
Eckels
Comptroller’s Office
United States
Lis
Village approves Waterworks project by narrow margin
May 10 special election in Waterworks Lake Bexros Minin district returns a 36 vote majority to ban the village for the purpose of putting in Waterworks.
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Bexros
Minin
No clear single event. scattered notes on fires and trades
A chaotic OCR clipping reports minor incidents in Willis Macks yard a horse cremated. Chicago horse shoers strike ends in victory. florist’s quotes on flowers. Bristish and American notes on museum pieces and Mezzotint discovery. scattered lines mention gas hazards, a Prince Amelia reference, and wartime quirks.
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Memphis
Iowa
Fromatuer
Pien Ry
Philadelphia
D-Utory
Orchard and
Locanda Streets
Harry Knight
Joseph Taylor
Foresters In
Cloup
Minn
Grand Lodge of the Ancient Order of Foresters of America
Minnesota
Wisconsin
South Dakota
Knights of Pythias
John Reycraft
Dr. St Paul
Minteapolia
Pavis
Washngton
Comunttee On Territories
Semitor Faulkner
Wef
Hill, Plate
Bate
Davis Ag
Investis Gule
Union
Wal Annint Praeron
Wasinarox
Desparinwut of Agriculture
S. EO Nei
Natmal Amlusiry
Ol Nanwi
Wastuxcray
Carlisle
Comes Treasury
Republican League
Sharks
National Banks
Mexico
McKellar
Amibashi
England
Adolfo Villa
Marts
Dionzio Galau
Supreme Court
Black River Fates
Wis
Washburn
Wasixetos
New York Sun
Senate
Hennepin County
Mew. Devew
Chammery M. Deywn Wan
St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church
Grand Content Depot
Peekskill
Cavan
Hiaasen
Havanna
Alrons
Cienfagos
Union Anatration Bank Pasture
Meigovuse
Bank of Victoria, Limited
Pygesian Landtag
von Bismarck
Prince Adolphus of
Tee Aear EY
Principality
American Line
St. Louis
Civil Service Commission
Fargo
Sioux Falls
Madisson
Milwaukee Road
Meterville
Helena
Ark
Chamberlain
Chamberlain, D. D
Warmixarox
Treasury
Bernixatoy
Bill
Nicholas Hamnyr
Lirk Rock
Jesse Norman
Bourdon
Stewart
Dick Benson
Abe Crane
Pkouia
Ils
Greenhut
The
Whisky Trust
Wall Street
Chiete Coun
Craw Tribe
Burlington and Missouri Railway
Plimmer
Worube Tota Ee Worti’s Falk
Council of Administration
Tucker
Classon Avenue
Brooklyn
National Cordage Company
Grasp Rapids
Mich
Public Produce and Stock Exchange of Chicago
Dowagiac
Kalamazoo
Grand Rapids
Muskegon
Lovisvyy Ky
Pawlina Markham
Seventh Street
Union Depot
Mazeppa
Mazerra
Mint
Willis & Macks
Sania Forti Sual
Reeetyines Ag
Gronnel and
Promaniy
Chauragis
Hirano Raagte
Rave Suuiyboavr
Brivis
Rotary
Brunswick
Charleston News and Courier
Ludvig von Siegen
Amelia of Hess
Bosco Herald
Herbert
Uinandfal
Washington Star
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